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The 5G Power Challenge
Is power an Achille’s heel of 5G? PowerRox’s Brian Zahnstecher, the co-chair of the IEEE, International Network Generations Roadmap (INGR) Energy Efficiency Working Group, provides an update to an earlier ViodiTV interview regarding the work of the IEEE 5G Energy Efficiency Working Group. Joining him is Marty Snyder of CICUSA, a system integrator that has…
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Behind the Scenes – NCTC Update & Bordering Hope
One of the rewarding things about working with NCTC and its members is learning the backstories of the folks who comprise these organizations. In this week’s ViodiTV Real-Time Conversation, Brian Dowell provides an update on NCTC and we find out that they are busier than ever, helping their members get the products they need to…
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Webinars, Whitepapers & Meet-Ups – #WEC2020
Member education will be an increasingly important service for NCTC and leading that effort is Don Simon. WEC2020 was Don’s debut at an NCTC event and, in this brief overview, he outlines some of the approaches NCTC will be taking to educate members about new products and services. With his diverse and complementary background that…
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Faster Diagnosis Through a Connected Microscope #CES2020
CEA-Leti’s demonstrates a microscope that is one-tenth of the cost of a traditional lens-based alternative. No need to send samples to the lab as healthcare professionals can operate this device at the patient’s bedside to diagnose spinal meningitis in about a minute. This could be a boon to rural areas that don’t have the equipment…
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Resilient Broadband & More in Challenging Times – a ViodiTV Real-Time Conversation
When you are 33 feet above sea-level and considered to be the Mount Everest of South Florida, you need a network that can withstand hurricanes and floods. To accommodate this environment, Jeff Leslie and his team built an all-fiber, underground network to keep Treasure Coast businesses connected during natural disasters. As it turns out, ITS…
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LEO Satellite and More Explained by CableLabs
After many variations through the decades, broadband via satellites may leap past the hurdles that have kept it a niche service. This is one of the takeaways from a conversation with Shahed Mazumder, Principal Strategist (5G/Wireless) for CableLabs, at the WEC2020. To be clear, this doesn’t mean that satellite broadband will be competitive for…
