Expanding Voices, Honoring Technical Excellence

Broadband is no longer just about fast Internet. It’s about powering possibility through connectivity.

Imagine building something that helps people learn, stay healthy, connect with loved ones, and solve real-world problems. That’s what broadband does—and it’s one of the most important systems in our world today.

We connect classrooms and remote learners. We connect doctors to patients, even from hundreds of miles away. We connect first responders to life-saving information in real time. We connect homes to power grids, vehicles to traffic systems, and small businesses to global markets. We connect families through video calls, gamers to their teams, and communities to the tools they need to grow stronger. From smart cities to rural innovation, from AI in the cloud to fiber in the ground—broadband connects everything. And behind it all are the people and technologies that make it work.

To our longtime SCTE readers—thank you for continuing to shape this publication with your deep technical expertise and commitment to excellence. And to our new readers—whether you’re a policymaker, a first-time contributor, or someone exploring broadband’s future for the first time—welcome.

Today’s broadband ecosystem is more than an industry. It’s a connectivity platform—a foundation for learning, care, innovation, safety, and economic growth. And like a quantum network, its power lies in alignment: the more interconnected we become, the greater our capacity to solve, to serve, and to imagine what’s possible.

This publication has long championed the engineers, operators, and innovators behind that progress. For decades, it’s been a trusted space for sharing the knowledge and problem-solving that keep networks running and evolving. But the broadband story today spans a much wider ecosystem—one that includes a more diverse range of technical professionals, tools, and technologies than ever before.

In many ways, this expansion is a return to the industry’s roots. During the early years of cable, leaders such as Martin Malarkey, Jr., Bill Daniels, then later, John Malone, and countless others helped to shape a culture of openness and innovation. Engineers and executives alike freely shared breakthroughs, mistakes, and insights—not to compete, but to collectively move the industry forward. It was fast-moving, collaborative, and exciting. Today, we aim to carry that same spirit forward, across an even more expansive broadband landscape.

Modern broadband infrastructure is intelligent, responsive, and increasingly software-defined. The work shaping its future includes AI-powered automation, machine learning at the edge, cloud-native architectures, and performance visibility from core to customer. As CableLabs^® and SCTE^® TechExpo initiatives continue to highlight, this is no longer just a telecom story—it’s a story of advanced engineering and adaptive technologies fueling modern life.

That’s why our editorial lens is expanding. We’re continuing to feature deep technical insight while also reflecting the broader picture—from contractors deploying fiber to CTOs leading innovation, from integrators and developers to the startups creating next-gen solutions. The magazine’s purpose is unchanged: to surface expertise that matters. But our scope is expanding, just like the industry itself.

We remain committed to authentic thought leadership. That means publishing content that’s grounded in real technical experience. Our goal is to elevate insights that inform, challenge, and move the industry forward.

As we look to the Fall issue, we invite you to join us—through writing, sponsorship, or advertising. If your work is part of the broadband technology ecosystem—whether in the field, the lab, or the boardroom—there’s a place for your voice here.

With thanks to SCTE, the SCTE Foundation, CableLabs, and our core community of contributors: Your knowledge continues to ground this publication in the rigor, intelligence, and practical excellence that define this field.

In a world powered by connectivity and shaped by technology, the stories we share help build what’s next—one solution, one voice, one insight at a time.

Kimberly Maki,
Strategic Advisor,
Broadband Library

Kimberly Maki is a seasoned executive and veteran communicator of technology with over 35 years in cable, broadband, and ICT. Kimberly has built her career around translating complex technologies into strategic communications, high-impact member engagement, and record-setting events across five continents. She served as Corporate Vice President/Chief Communications Executive at Bright House Networks, Vice President of Public Affairs at Time Warner Cable, and Executive Director of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. She also held Vice President roles at SCTE and BICSI. Earlier in her career, she served as Director of Public Affairs for a statewide cable association and as an account manager and published author at a public policy think tank, advancing legislative understanding of cable technology through strategic communications and technical advocacy. As CEO of Influential Voices, she now leads strategic growth initiatives for technology and member-driven associations worldwide.