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A new look at the 80/20 rule
James Kovaly of Cisco gives a new prospective on the 80/20 rule… the significance of attending NTCA and OPASTCO conferences like IP Possibilities. ViodiTV at IP Possibilities 2008 is being brought to you by Entone.
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Reception for a Cause
An array of cable programmers co-sponsored a lavish evening at the Georgia Aquarium anchored by NRTC, NTCA and SES Americom. This party was different from traditional bashes, as it included a silent auction fundraiser, benefiting the Foundation for Rural Service and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
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A Key Conference
In its second year, the NTCA Key Employee Conference is a bit different from so many of today’s conferences as it short on hype and long on learning practical skills. One of the distinguishing features is that it provides a variety of courses that expose industry personnel to facets of the business that they might otherwise…
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Company Culture & Its Impact on New Technology Rollout
An overlooked challenge in deploying IPTV or any other new service is company culture. New services and technologies can be challenging for an independent telco’s workforce. In this interview, Allen Hoopes, President of Silverstar Communications in Wyoming, discusses how company culture can impact the deployment of IPTV.
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ViodiTV @ NTCA 2007 Annual Meeting
Watch highlights from the NTCA 2007 annual meeting including FCC commissioner McDowell’s comments on wireless, along with our exclusive interview with McDowell after his keynote remarks. Stay tuned as we continue to add the best of the best from our broadcast at the Swan and Dolphin. Music was supplied by our friend Bill Fielding. Recent…
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FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell on Wireless as the Future
At NTCA’s 2007 Annual Meeting, FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell’s comment that, “wireless is the future”, and telcos must embrace it (view below) concerned at least one telco General Manager with whom I spoke. This General Manager explained that this sort of statement could provide a seed of doubt to board members who have been convinced…
