SP360: Service Provider

Widespread adoption of distributed access architecture (DAA) in cable networks depends upon a robust ecosystem. Simply put, there needs to be interoperability between node/shelf-based Remote PHY Devices (RPD) supplied by a multiple vendors and CCAP cores from multiple vendors, such that there can be…

New Digital Horizons. Connect. Create. Innovate. #CiscoIMC2018: This week I’m excited to be a part of India Mobile Congress, one of the world’s biggest, most prestigious shows on all things mobile and beyond. India Mobile Congress 2018 promises to be the gathering place for top-of-mind topics such a…

It gives me great pleasure today to officially welcome Shawn Tylka into the Cable TV Pioneers Class of 2018. I’ve known Shawn for over 20 years – since before either of us had a real job, as we like to joke! – and for that reason, I can say that this recognition couldn’t be more deserved. Shawn star…

The era of 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) is here and as we look to connect the next billion, we invite you to join Cisco at the India Mobile Congress from 25th – 27th October 2018 at Aerocity, New Delhi. This event will bring together the largest gathering of global professionals from the digital…

Bandwidth consumption remains on a steady, never-ending rise. Subscribers now value their high-speed data service more than any other, including video. Based on subscriber bandwidth demand, many cable access networks built years ago are reaching their capacity limits – and many have already reached…

The astute among you may recall that just a few months ago – specifically, at the ANGA conference in June – we announced a new Cloud Native Broadband Router, the cnBR, aimed at making the industry’s CCAP deployments radically more feasible and economical. This week, going into the Cable-Tec Expo, I’…

As a cable veteran myself, I’m proud to write this blog congratulating Ron Hranac on 46 years of contributions to the cable industry. If you’re in cable, I’m betting you know Ron and his passion and love of the business. From humble beginnings of practically falling into the industry as a part-time…

Hi there, Morgan here – a new face to some of you; an old face to others. Either way, you’re going to be seeing a lot of me, both at the Cable-Tec Expo next week, and in general. Why, because I’m happy and grateful to be picking up the reins as VP of Cable and Media from my friend and colleague, Mar…

Guest blog written by Alon Bernstein, Distinguished Engineer, Cable Access Business Unit  Using the DOCSIS network to backhaul LTE/5G appears as an obvious way to get a cable operator into the mobile market. In fact, the current cable network can be viewed as a massive WiFi backhaul system, because…