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!

Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B!

Image

Latest

survey
Survey Ready Every Day: Why It’s Not Just a Once-a-Year Activity
January 13, 2026

Unannounced surveys are no longer the exception in healthcare—they’re the norm. Accrediting bodies increasingly expect sterile processing departments (SPDs) to demonstrate consistent compliance, real-time documentation, and reliable adherence to manufacturers’ instructions for use on any given day, not just during audit season. Joint Commission survey data continue to show that high-level disinfection and sterilization practices…

Read More
HR
HR at a Crossroads: Navigating Culture, AI, and the Future of Work
January 13, 2026

The modern workplace is at a crossroads, shaped by the rapid rise of AI, shifting cultural expectations, and increasing pressure on leaders to balance efficiency with humanity. Organizations are being forced to make intentional choices about how they operate, how they lead, and how they invest in their people — choices that will define…

Read More
Trades
From Hands-On to High-Tech: How Innovation Is Transforming the Next Generation of Trades Talent
January 13, 2026

The skilled trades are facing a turning point. With a rapidly retiring workforce and an ever-growing demand for infrastructure, HVAC, and electrical expertise, the U.S. is experiencing a talent gap that’s becoming impossible to ignore. Looking ahead to 2026, industry analysts anticipate the construction sector will need to recruit nearly half a million new workers,…

Read More
continuing education
Career-Connected Continuing Ed: How Upright Education Helps Colleges Upskill Adult Learners in Digital Skills
January 12, 2026

Higher education is undergoing a quiet shift. While undergraduate enrollments remain in long-term decline, continuing education has emerged as one of the sector’s fastest-growing segments, expanding at more than 11% annually. At the same time, rapid advances in AI, data, and cybersecurity are reshaping nearly every job category, forcing institutions to rethink how quickly…

Read More