Cable-Tec 2019: How the Industry is Preparing for Change

The broadband and telecommunications industry is changing rapidly and burgeoning with innovation. The roll out of technology like 5G and 10G connectivity will reshape how people conduct business and connect with people all over the world.

What are businesses in the industry doing to prepare for changing consumer demands? Daniel Litwin, the Voice of B2B, spoke with several industry insiders at the Cable-Tec Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana to find out.

Mark Govier, Product Manager at Tempo Communications said testing products and solutions is enabling field technicians to retain clients and inform them of coming changes.

Govier elaborated on how new products will speed up field services and improve the client experience.

Ray Hagen, Americas Product Manager for ProLabs.com explained that companies are embracing open source, or white box solutions. He also explained why disaggregation has become such a buzzword for broadband professionals.

Hagen continued with an explanation what product compatibility means for the industry moving forward.

He also forecast the challenges of rolling out a service like 5G, and what providers must consider when doing so.

For all of MarketScale’s coverage of Cable-Tec 2019, head to our IoT page!

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