How to Join the Real-Time Revolution: Transformation of the Physical Network
Presented by Kyle Siniard, VP of Technology , 3-GIS
In this session, attendees will learn tips and tricks for getting projects "Shovel Ready" — building out fiber broadband networks rapidly, reducing risks of overspending and delivering service on time.
New Technology for Making Fiber Optic Facilities Locatable Without Using Tracer Wire
Presented by Gary Morris, Application Engineer, 3M
This presentation will introduce a new-to-the-world technology for locating nonmetallic facilities using passive resonant markers that can be installed in caution tape, rope, or directly to conduit that provides a number of benefits of use to improve public safety and reduce cost to facility owners.
Lighting Up 5G – The Future-Ready Access Network
Presented by Joshua Simer, Market Strategy and Innovation Manager, AFL
Learn how emerging wireless technologies will change the business case drivers for access networks and the implications for network design.
Power and Surge Protection for Reliable Remote Network Deployments
Presented by Jim Pelegris, Director of Technology and Business Development , SETfuse and Ernie Gallo, Director, Network Infrastructure Solutions, Ericsson; Representing ATIS Protection Engineers Group
The presenters will cover AC/DC powering requirements and challenges, surge protection and applicable electrical codes and standards. Learn the latest in powering and power backup, critical surge protection and grounding, National Electrical code updates and the standards applicable to these applications.
Fixed Wireless to Fiber Business Plan – How Operators are Leveraging FWA and FTTP Together to Win in Their Markets
Presented by Jeff Brown, Director of Product and Field Marketing, Calix
Attendee will learn about a variety of use cases being deployed today incorporating FWA and FTTP to provide broadband to underserved markets.
Placing and Protecting Edge Compute Infrastructure Outdoors
Presented by Stephen Skiest, Market Development Manager, Charlies Industries, LLC
Attendees will learn the considerations for, and solutions to, placing and protecting Edge and MEC compute equipment in non-traditional outdoor edge environments.
Bogons, Martians and Other Boogeymen
Presented by John Robbins, Broadband Network Manager, City of Fort Collins Connexion
Learn techniques and best practices for small to midsized ISP’s against a variety of security threats.
The Great Migration: Utilizing Plug-and-Play to Upgrade and Deploy Wireless Technologies
Scot Bohaychyk, Clearfield Market Manager/Wireless
This session includes real-world deployment examples in fixed wireless scenarios where service providers have greatly benefitted from the reliability, installation and maintenance simplification that plug-and-play solutions provide.
Delivering Network Efficiency in the Access Layer
Presented by Craig Culwell, Director, Market Development – Broadband Business Segment, CommScope
Learn how to match network topologies with specific use cases to optimize design, deployment and business models.
Shovel Readiness: The Key to Optimizing Your Funding and Accelerating Your Build
Presented by Barry Walton, Solutions Architect, Corning
In this session, attendees will learn tips and tricks for getting projects “Shovel Ready” — building out fiber broadband networks rapidly, reducing risks of overspending and delivering service on time.
5G Small Cells
Presented by David Olps, Director of Advanced Communications Networks, EnerSys Energy Systems Learn about the powering requirements for different types of outdoor 5G small cells and the pros and cons for various powering techniques.
Using Digital Construction to Reduce Cycle-Time and Automate Material Management
Presented by Jorge Lira, Operations Manager of Fiber Optics, Even Group and Danny Petrecca, Vice President of Business Development, Locusview
Learn how Even Group deployed a Digital Construction solution to automate material reconciliation, collect digital as-built information and provide real-time progress tracking resulting in time and cost savings, automated project close-out and increased crew agility during unpredictable field work. Even Group will also discuss their goals, decision-making process, concerns, and present valuable lessons learned.
If it’s Not Fiber, it’s Not Broadband
Presented by Gary Bolton, President and CEO, Fiber Broadband Association
This presentation will outline why fiber optic broadband is the best approach to solving the digital divide. We will also outline the key advantages to fiber deployment for all types of service providers and highlight the fiber use cases that are key to building future-proof networks.
Value of Micro Cabling Systems vs. Traditional Fiber Optic Cabling Systems for Access Networks
Presented by Beni Blell, VP of Sales, Hexatronic North America
Learn about real-life savings offered by microduct blown cable systems versus traditional fiber optic cabling.
FTTx Outside Plant Design Short Course
Presented by: Danny Huffman, Instructor, Light Brigade
This session will focus on the proper design of FTTx point-to-point and point-to-multipoint passive optical networks (PON) with home-run, centralized, and distributed topologies. Learn about the importance of customer take rate and density and how they apply to your design. The session will review various network configurations, design benchmarks, and installation parameters for FTTx systems.
Municipal Broadband – Preparing to Deliver Broadband Services in the Municipality
Presented by Ron Bilodeau, Director Strategic Solutions, Osmose Utilities Services Inc
Understand the difference between municipal broadband deployments and rural broadband deployments. Outline procedures to deploy and operate in the municipal environment. This session will look at municipal deployments from the infrastructure owner point of view.
Sustainability as a Business Case
Presented by Darin Painter, VP of Sales and Product Management, Stationary Power, Plug Power
Attendees will walk away with an understanding of the benefits being provided by sustainable power options to communities impacted by grid service disruptions and the criteria for choosing appropriate solutions for their networks.
Extending Rural Fiber or Fixed Wireless Gigabit Services: Over Existing Telephone Pairs or Coax Cable
Presented by Pierre Trudeau, President and CTO, Positron Access Solutions
Learn how G.hn complements fiber and fixed wireless radio in the access network to deliver Gigabit Services with lower CapEx and OpEx. Avoid the construction challenges of bringing fiber all the way to and into the home or installing FWA antennas and receivers on each home. Learn how to use G.hn to increase your ROI, decrease your time to revenue and deliver Gigabit services at a fraction of the cost.
Operational Practices for Wi-Fi Deployment
Presented by Steve Harris, Executive Director, Eduction and L&D Sales, SCTE-ISBE
Attendees will be able to explain the pillars of Wi-Fi that drive capacity, reliability, latency, security and bandwidth in the network. Understand the current Wi-Fi challenges, the tools and new Wi-Fi features to address these challenges.
Practical Lightning Mitigation
Presented by Jerry Hogan, Director of Engineering, Solara Technical Sales
This presentation will review some of the problems and suggest practical mitigation methods to reduce system susceptibility. Lightning can affect electronic systems, often in catastrophic ways.
Building Trust in Edge Data Centers for 5G
Moderated by Jacques Fluet, Data Center Program Director, Telecommunications Industry Association
Edge data centers are very different than traditional DC’s, learn how standards are evolving to ensure new edge data centers are resilient and reliable.
Understanding Different FTTH Design Architectures
Presented by Eric Rajchel, Engineering Staff / Professional Engineer, Vantage Point Solutions
Explore the different options available for rural fiber-based broadband design. We’ll cover various fiber architecture options, including differences and cost considerations, design limitations of commonly used network elements, and the potential of wireless last-mile Wireless Access technologies as a consideration in your fiber buildout.
Enhancing Cellular Network Uptime Through Power Boost Conversion
Presented by David Michlovic, America’s Offering Director, Vertiv
In this session, attendees will learn about the energy challenges cellular network providers encounter as they prepare their networks for 5G. To increase throughput and minimize latency, remote radio heads have moved closer to the antennas located on cell towers and rooftops. Problem solved, right?
Knocking Down the Silos to Automate Construction Drops
Moderated by Bryan McIver, CEO, Vitruvi
Attendees will hear about Drops installation best practices for both Open Access & conventional broadband drops services. As well as, Automating data exchanges between systems, crews, customers