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SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Performance\, Security\, Scale: The Capabilities of NTT DATA’s Global IP Network
DESCRIPTION:Your business depends on reliable\, secure\, and scalable connectivity — but not all networks are created equal. NTT DATA’s Global IP Network owns and operates one of the world’s largest and most trusted Tier-1 global IP backbones\, built to deliver the performance\, security\, and resiliency today’s digital economy demands. \nIn this introductory webinar\, you’ll discover how our IP Transit and Ethernet services provide the tools to meet customer expectations for speed\, quality\, and reliability. We’ll explore how our Ethernet solutions prioritize traffic with end-to-end security and resiliency\, and how our IP Transit services include innovative protections that make it possible to deliver more — with confidence. \nWhether you’re exploring new connectivity options or looking for ways to future-proof your network\, this session will show how NTT DATA’s Global IP Network can help your business thrive. \nPresented by: \n \n\n\n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-performance-security-scale-the-capabilities-of-ntt-datas-global-ip-network/
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SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Strengthening the Fiber Broadband Supply Chain: Insights and Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The Fiber Broadband Association Supply Chain Working Group presents its 2025 whitepaper titled: Strengthening the Fiber Broadband Supply Chain: Insights and Strategies for 2025 and Beyond. It provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving U.S. fiber broadband industry\, highlighting both opportunities and challenges as deployment accelerates. It underscores the critical role of federal programs such as the Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) initiative and Build America\, Buy America (BABA) mandates in shaping supply chains\, procurement\, and deployment strategies. While pandemic-era disruptions have eased\, new pressures have emerged\, including regulatory compliance\, permitting delays\, workforce shortages\, and competition for resources from data centers. The report emphasizes that collaboration among suppliers\, contractors\, operators\, and policymakers is essential to overcome these challenges and achieve equitable\, large-scale broadband access. \nLooking ahead\, this whitepaper identifies several strategic priorities: strengthening workforce training to close labor gaps\, improving inventory and compliance management\, diversifying suppliers\, and integrating advanced technologies like AI\, predictive maintenance\, and digital compliance systems. It also highlights the growing importance of climate-resilient installations\, cybersecurity safeguards\, and community-driven initiatives such as tribal digital sovereignty. Ultimately\, the report calls for a coordinated industry approach that balances compliance with innovation\, ensuring the fiber broadband supply chain remains resilient\, efficient\, and capable of supporting long-term connectivity goals across underserved and unserved communities. \nPresented by: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-strengthening-the-fiber-broadband-supply-chain-insights-and-strategies-for-2025-and-beyond/
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