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Fiber Optic Memory Lane
Larry Johnson of the Light Brigade briefly describes the temporary museum erected at the 2011 Broadband Properties Summit. The row of signs described the evolution of communications using light; from the development of the laser and fiber optic cable to the integration of these technologies. He talks of the Light Brigade/FTTH Council relationship to provide…
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OTT Video Quality Continues to Improve
Suppliers of encoders for Over the Top (OTT) video continue to improve quality of stream and breadth of scope to multiple screens. I met up with Keith Wymbs, Elemental Technologies, at The Cable Show this week to learn about new partnerships and how encoders for real-time streaming (and storage for on-demand) are enabling the multi-screen…
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The Fiber to the Home Bounce Back
Michael Render, President of RVA, explains the uptick in fiber deployments after a couple of years of general slowdown in this interview at the 2011 Broadband Properties Summit. He cites the stimulus as one of the factors in the growth. The normal actors, such as independent telcos, are deploying fiber to the home, as well…
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A Community of Experts for FTTH
Dan O'Connell, president of the FTTH Council, discusses his organization and its efforts to help all service providers drive fiber to the home. He describes his organization as well as the efforts of affiliated councils around the world. He describes their efforts as a "community of experts" to help service providers and regulators understand the…
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ISPs in a Box
Leon Hubby of Mesh Networks at the 2011 Broadband Property Summit talks about securing campus networks and ensuring a few bandwidth hogs drive up bandwidth costs for everyone.
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HPNA in the Local Loop
The HomePNA Alliance's announcement of an enhanced specification that supports coax distribution in Multi Dwelling Units (MDUs) and Hospitality markets should be no surprise for anyone who heard Michael Weissman speak at the Parks Associates' Connections Summit at CES 2011. In this video interview, captured at that event, Michael Weissman, Corporate VP of Marketing for…
