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SUMMARY:FFB Week 27 - Once an Underserved Community Gets a Fiber Network What Can They Do With It?
DESCRIPTION:A nonprofit launched in 2012\, US Ignite collaborates with smart communities and research testbeds to drive high-impact solutions to their toughest challenges. Operating like a high-tech startup\, our organization delivers timely results by applying technical expertise\, stakeholder engagement\, and targeted tools. US Ignite works tirelessly to ensure our programs are effective and reach the communities that need them the most. \nLocal governments need to improve their quality of life and ensure economic development in their communities\, particularly during a time of rapid technological change. As a trusted partner\, US Ignite brings this entire ecosystem together\, successfully pairing financial investment with technical and organizational expertise. Through the public-private partnership (P3) programs we run\, US Ignite is a catalyst for communications network advancement\, and for innovation in smart city services that are powered by a new generation of technologies. \nWebinar Presenter: \nNick Maynard\, PhD\, Co-founder and CEO\, US Ignite \nNick Maynard\, PhD is the Co-founder and CEO of US Ignite\, driving the smart community movement and public-private partnerships for community development. As COO\, he established US Ignite’s Smart Community and Smart Bases programs. \nPreviously\, as a Program Director at the National Science Foundation\, he launched a nationwide advanced wireless research initiative. As Assistant Director at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy\, Maynard managed a federal IT R&D portfolio\, initiating over $1B in programs\, including the President’s ConnectHome initiative. With a telecom industry background\, he advised global carriers and vendors on cutting-edge networks. \nMaynard holds a BA and MA from the University of Chicago and a Public Policy PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-27-once-an-underserved-community-gets-a-fiber-network-what-can-they-do-with-it/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 28 - The North American PON Equipment and Vendor Market – Supporting Growth\, Upgrades\, Diversity\, and Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:By 2028 the North American PON equipment market is forecast to reach $6.4bn\, a 25% CAGR from 2021. Next-gen PON will support FTTH\, enterprise services\, xHaul transport\, smart city applications\, aggregation\, and private networks. The diversity of subscriber types and applications are creating new opportunities for the ecosystem\, leading to an expanding supply of OLT vendor solutions. This means more choice for North American operators. 25G PON is here today\, 50G PON is coming soon\, and there are development efforts around 100G and 200G PON. The ecosystem\, from component vendors to operators\, is focusing on sustainability\, and PON is delivering amazing results. This brief presentation will provide an overview of the fiber access equipment and vendor market with a focus on North America. \nWebinar Presenter: \nJulie Kunstler\, Chief Analyst\, Broadband Access Intelligence Service\, Omdia – Informa Tech \nJulie Kunstler is Chief Analyst within Omdia’s Broadband Access Intelligence Service. Julie has several decades of experience in the communications components\, equipment\, and software industry. She is responsible for market analysis of wireline and wireless broadband access technologies and networks\, focusing on next-gen PON\, including 25G and 50G. Julie has worked as an executive\, investor\, and board member for communications companies. Having served in these numerous roles\, she understands what it takes for new communications technologies to be deployed in large numbers\, across multiple geographies\, and for different applications and customer types. Prior to joining Omdia\, Julie served as VP Business Development for Teknovus\, focusing on FTTP deployments in Asia-Pacific\, OEM agreements\, corporate strategy\, analyst relationships\, business planning\, and fund raising. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-28-the-north-american-pon-equipment-and-vendor-market-supporting-growth-upgrades-diversity-and-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 29 - Federal Funding and the Economic Impacts on the Fiber Broadband Industry
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. does not rank near the top 10 countries in broadband speeds or availability\, so $100B in new U.S. Federal subsidies is set to close the Digital Divide and make broadband ubiquitous to the 20% of homes that need access. A decade-long investment cycle will likely transform the fiber access industry as it competes for capital with new cable\, wireless\, and satellite technologies. Further\, new broadband operators\, such as municipalities and electric power co-ops\, are joining the frenzy with traditional telco and cable providers. But somehow\, 2023 started with a “thud” for some suppliers. What happened? How do investors think about the opportunity for operators and suppliers now? \nWebinar Presenter: \nRyan Koontz\, Managing Director\, Needham & Co \nRyan Koontz joined Needham & Company as Managing Director and Senior Analyst in 2021\, covering the broadband networking and cloud communications equity sectors. Before joining Needham\, Ryan covered the cloud communications and networking sectors at Rosenblatt Securities for three years and previously founded two independent research businesses at Woodside Capital and Inflection Point Research. Before equity research\, Ryan held key management positions at Advanced Fibre Communications\, Ericsson\, and AT&T\, developing fiber access products. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and an M.B.A. and M.S. in Engineering Management from California Polytechnic State University\, San Luis Obispo. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-28-federal-funding-and-the-economic-impacts-on-the-fiber-broadband-industry/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 30 - A Fair Chance: Hiring with Conviction
DESCRIPTION:John Gabriel\, Senior Advisor at the Center for Employment Opportunities\, will address the deeply rooted biases and misconceptions that often keep those with past criminal records locked out of the workforce. This webinar will provide attendees with a general overview of the criminal legal system\, how to incorporate transferable skills earned in nontraditional places of employment into a resume\, and how to utilize fair chance hiring principles to build the business case on why hiring people with past convictions is good for business. This session will be interactive\, hands-on\, and community members will walk away with the knowledge to incorporate into practice. \nWebinar Presenter: \nJohn C Gabriel\, Senior Advisor – External Affairs\, Center for Employment Opportunities \nJohn Gabriel\, a senior advisor\, works for the Center for Employment Opportunities\, focusing on driving equity into the employment landscape for every person. John cares deeply about working to support the members of our society that are in greatest need. One of the most marginalized demographics in our community includes those who are justice-involved. They are punished long after their incarceration has ended. His strategic goal is to implement genuine positive change that directly supports people with past convictions. John’s formal education includes a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University. John has significant experience in corporate operations and has helped organizations maximize their social\, societal\, and economic value within national and global networks. \n  \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-30-a-fair-chance-hiring-with-conviction/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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