By Matt Polka — The American Cable Association’s Washington, D.C., Summit in March was a special occasion. Not only did ACA break records in terms of exhibitors, attendees, and number of lobbying visits, but ACA also celebrated its 25th anniversary as the Washington “voice” for independent cable, phone and broadband providers.
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By Sherita T. Ceasar — From new streaming video opportunities to IoT options and Wi-Fi networking, the way cable leverages its networks to meet customers’ needs is undergoing waves of transformation. In recent years, the pace of evolution from traditional video architectures to more agile IP networks has quickened and shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon.
Read MoreBy Steve Heeb — Why has RDK decided to participate at SCTE•ISBE Cable-Tec Expo® this year? SCTE•ISBE Cable-Tec Expo is now the largest cable telecom event in North America, and it provides a key gathering place for technical decision makers from across our industry. From our perspective, Expo provides us with a unique forum to discuss the global activity driving the RDK community, including CPE manufacturers, SoC vendors, software developers, system integrators, and service providers.
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By Ed Marchetti — In an industry in which metrics define every aspect of network performance, it’s not a leap to apply the same evidence-based approach to the interactions that connect our workforces, our businesses and consumers. As research becomes increasingly sophisticated, we’ve seen greater evidence of the paths that lead from engaged and knowledgeable employees to satisfied customers and company success.
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By Tom Conklin — Cable operators are making plans to get into the wireless business for a number of reasons. 5G specifically satisfies a need for lower cost last mile service for high demand fixed broadband customers as an alternative to fiber to the home.
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By Neal Y Nakamura — A fiber monitor saves critical hours by automating the initial steps in the classic fiber restoration fire drill, ensuring prompt and accurate repair crew truck rolls. Its ability to proactively detect potential outages adds a new dimension to outside plant fiber maintenance.
Read MoreBy Steve Heeb – Why has RDK decided to participate at SCTE•ISBE Cable-Tec Expo® this year? SCTE•ISBE Cable-Tec Expo is now the largest cable telecom event in North America, and it provides a key gathering place for technical decision makers from across our industry. From our perspective, Expo provides us with a unique forum to discuss the global activity driving the RDK community, including CPE manufacturers, SoC vendors, software developers, system integrators, and service providers.
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By Rob Anderson — According to SCTE Energy 2020 research, up to 83% of operators’ overall energy consumption is from hubs, headends, and access network power supplies powering active equipment along the HFC network. including CPE manufacturers, SoC vendors, software developers, system integrators, and service providers.
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By Doug Junkins — As networks have grown more complex, it’s become a huge challenge for communications service providers (CSPs) to continue to operate their networks more efficiently.
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By Kevin Hart — Cox’s Kevin Hart is serving as Program Chair of SCTE•ISBE Cable-Tec Expo for the second time this decade. Broadband Library caught up with him for an inside view on what to expect in Atlanta.
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