Community Development
Many communities are at different stages of broadband development, from conceptual planning to implementing Smart City infrastructure over existing fiber and wireless infrastructure. In this track, we will cover Broadband Planning, Market Analysis, Financing Options, Policy, and Critical Infrastructure.
The Time is NOW to Protect Your Network Against Cyber Attacks
With cyber attacks on the rise, it’s not a matter of your network will be targeted. Providers need to protect their network with top-tier tools to keep their customers and … Read more
- 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm
- Speakers: Bob Helton, Jonathan Layman, Jason Malmquist, Mike Puglia
- Plaza Court 4/5
Over the River (and Railroad) We Go: Fiber vs Laser in Challenging Deployments
Rivers & Railroads get in the way of upgrading backhaul infrastructure. While fiber delivers great bandwidth and reliability, the costs are high, Railroads have challenging standards, rivers/canyons/mountains complicate deployments, and … Read more
- 11:00 am to 11:45 am
- Speakers: Abel Ramirez, Dr. John Stryjewski
- Plaza Court 4/5
August 7
Community is Key for Rural Network Sustainability
The panel and the discussion is to focus on the how Associations, ISP, Venders and Local Leadership has to address affordability, digital literacy and device ownership in rural areas Any … Read more
- 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm
- Speakers: Catherine Krantz, Jenny Miller, Karisa Tashjian
- Plaza Court 4/5