BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fiber Broadband Association - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fiberbroadband.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fiber Broadband Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230523T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230523T120000 DTSTAMP:20230509T024914Z CREATED:20230508T123617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T024914Z UID:10000039-1684839600-1684843200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Future-Proofing Your Fiber Network DESCRIPTION:EPB launched America’s first community-wide Gig-speed internet in 2010\, later expanding the ubiquitously available service to 10 Gig in 2015 and 25 Gig in 2022. Since EPB Fiber Optics first began offering connectivity services a little over a decade ago\, it’s market share has grown to nearly 80% of the service area. Today\, using Hexagon’s network solution\, EPB can evolve their data model to include the logical components of the network\, increase the fidelity of data\, and make a commitment to increased precision of both physical and logical assets. \nJoin this webinar to hear valuable lessons learned that could help other fiber providers prepare for tomorrow by future-proofing their network to withstand potential challenges and accommodate the ever-increasing demand for data transmission. \nExperts from EPB and Hexagon will share ways to future-proof your fiber network including: \n1. Building a resilient architecture to reduce outage response times\n2. Enhancing throughput with capacity planning and increased backhaul\n3. Utilizing advanced electronics to increase speeds and lower latency\n4. Analyzing network traffic with dynamic data modelling\n5. Continuously improving data fidelity \n  \nWebinar Speakers \nJoshua Wilshusen\, Solutions Consultant for Utilities and Communications\, Hexagon’s Safety\, Infrastructure & Geospatial division \nJoshua is a solution consultant and account executive at Hexagon. With 18 years of experience in spatial asset management for utilities and communications providers\, he is passionate about helping clients maximize ROI of fiber network assets in terms of providing network connectivity to consumers and enabling resilient\, agile networks. \nWes Hughes\, Manager\, Fiber Design\, EPB \nWith nearly 30 years in the telecom industry\, Wes Hughes manages EPB’s Fiber Design team\, ensuring the reliability and speed of the country’s first community-wide symmetrical 25 Gig internet service. Since 2004\, Wes has been an essential part of EPB’s fiber optic network development that designed the nation’s first community-wide Gig-speed internet in 2010 and launched America’s first commercially available quantum network. Prior to joining EPB\, Wes held technical roles at AT&T\, Qwest and KDL. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-future-proofing-your-fiber-network/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Hlogocropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230524T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230524T103000 DTSTAMP:20230519T133450Z CREATED:20230519T131304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T133450Z UID:10000046-1684922400-1684924200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 21 - Planning the Future of Fiber Networks: 4S Design Considerations DESCRIPTION:Our industry faces a tremendous moment of opportunity to connect the unconnected and deliver access to transformative applications – and fiber networks are at the center of it all. Meeting this moment calls for a new commitment to innovation in the passive optical network in four key areas – the S4 model: \n\nSpeed: From broadband networks to the data center\, operators must build faster\, to stay ahead of surging bandwidth demand and meet required timelines for government-supported projects.\nSize: Space is increasingly at a premium\, whether in the field\, a central office or a spine-to-leaf link inside a data center. Maximizing fiber density is critical.\nSimplicity: Skilled labor in the field remains scarce; operators need solutions to help them scale with fewer resources and minimize errors.\nSustainability: Network architects need optical solutions with a reduced carbon footprint to meet their aggressive environmental targets and build a more sustainable world.\n\nO’Day will discuss how delivering the promise of Internet for All will require sustained commitment to innovation in all four S’s from the entire industry ecosystem — operators\, standards bodies\, installers\, and equipment manufacturers. He will also share some of Corning’s newest innovations in each of these areas. \nWebinar Guest: \nMichael O’Day\nChief Technology Officer\nCorning Optical Communications \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-21-planning-the-future-of-fiber-networks-4s-design-considerations/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230525T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230525T120000 DTSTAMP:20230516T160356Z CREATED:20230516T160356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T160356Z UID:10000043-1685012400-1685016000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:How to Use Streaming Services to Drive Your Business DESCRIPTION:The world of TV has never been more complicated\, but that also means the opportunity for broadband providers to embrace the change and help both broadband shoppers and customers figure it all out is as great as it ever was. In this webinar\, MyBundle CEO and Co-Founder\, Jason Cohen\, will focus on: \n\nHow broadband providers can use Live TV streaming alternatives to further broadband penetration and\nUtilize the Streaming Choice platform to incentivize new broadband customer acquisition\, speed upgrades\, reduce churn and more.\n\nThis webinar is brought to you by the FBA Marketing Committee. \n  \nWebinar Presenter \nPrior to starting MyBundle\, Jason Cohen was a Portfolio Manager at Buckingham Capital Management\, where he researched and invested in the Media/Telecom sector with a special focus on how streaming TV was disrupting the traditional ecosystem. Jason not only believed consumers would benefit from the increasing choice afforded by streaming\, but that a new golden age of broadband providers was around the corner due to the separation of broadband and video delivery. However\, with all that choice came new challenges\, and Jason started MyBundle in 2019 to help simplify streaming for consumers\, streaming services\, and broadband providers. From making it simpler to cut the cord to finding TV shows and movies on a customer’s current streaming services\, MyBundle is now helping over 165 broadband providers harness the power of streaming. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/how-to-use-streaming-services-to-drive-your-business/ CATEGORIES:Marketing Essentials,Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230525T140000 DTSTAMP:20230612T175807Z CREATED:20230510T124643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T175807Z UID:10000040-1685019600-1685023200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Everything in Telecom Happens Someplace… But Can You Quickly Understand How or Why Before Taking Action? DESCRIPTION:The telecommunications industry is working harder than ever to meet market demands. They need to maximize resources to grow and operate existing networks\, safeguard the customer experience\, and deliver services deeper into rural communities. \nSince virtually every aspect of business in the telecommunications industry involves location\, it only makes sense for organizations to take a geographic approach to manage their efforts. By using maps and spatial thinking to plan and design\, analyze\, collaborate\, and capitalize market opportunities\, organizations can provide the best possible awareness and understanding for completing tasks and solving problems. \nThis webinar highlights how service providers of any size can utilize ArcGIS to unify data and information contained in existing operations and business support systems to create and deliver simplified workflows and comprehensive understanding throughout the organization. \nHere are a few areas we’ll highlight in this session: \n\nEvolution of Communications: Welcome to the Immersive Era!\nNetwork maps: The foundation for the entire organization\nContent: Create and deliver a single source of truth\nComprehensive understanding: Through Analysis and Insight\nProductivity: Eliminating common frustrations and stressors\nScalability: Building your best team\n\n  \nWebinar Presenter \nRandall René\, Industry Solutions Specialist – Telecom\, Esri \nRandall René is an Industry Solutions Specialist for the Telecommunications industry at Esri. He brings a love of mapping\, efficient process design\, change management\, and over twenty years of experience in the telecommunications and cable industry. Randall has worked in a wide variety of positions throughout his career. He’s worked as a field tech\, built and supervised central offices\, led infrastructure planning and design teams\, and helped lead HQ enterprise GIS innovation and application development teams. When he’s not working\, you can find him volunteering in the community or enjoying outdoor activities. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-everything-in-telecom-happens-someplace-but-can-you-quickly-understand-how-or-why-before-taking-action/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ESRI_logo_logotype.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230531T103000 DTSTAMP:20230530T140518Z CREATED:20230525T121852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T140518Z UID:10000047-1685527200-1685529000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 22 - Rural Broadband Operators - Internet Exchanges\, Peering\, and the User Experience DESCRIPTION:Internet Exchanges and peering have been critical components to the Internet ecosystem since the dawn of the Internet. However\, many rural broadband operators have little to no knowledge of how Internet Exchanges work and how they may benefit them to reduce costs and improve their subscriber’s experience. This presentation strives to provide rural broadband operators with a high-level understanding of how Internet Exchanges and peering work\, how to access them\, the economics that drives their value\, and what alternatives are available in the market. \nWebinar Guest: \nOffir Schwartz\nFounder & CEO\nCapcon Networks \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-22-rural-broadband-operators-internet-exchanges-peering-and-the-user-experience/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230607T103000 DTSTAMP:20230612T175357Z CREATED:20230602T152452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T175357Z UID:10000048-1686132000-1686133800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 23 - No Regrets – How to Make the Most of A Once-in-a-Lifetime Investment DESCRIPTION:The industry is on the cusp of delivering ubiquitous gigabit connectivity to all Americans.  It has been repeatedly said that this is a once in a lifetime investment and operators\, communities and state broadband officials are focused on ensuring that the investments made today will pay dividends for future generations.  The fiber access network that is currently being deployed is the ideal vehicle to support not just the current requirements of users but meeting any future demands of the next killer application.  This talk will explore the fundamental technologies that enable operators to create these future proof networks by leveraging new advances from our researchers in Bell Labs and from our key technology partners. \nWebinar Guest: \nDavid Eckard is currently the Vice President of the Broadband Partners at Nokia overseeing the company’s response to the historical influx of capital from the various federal and state funding programs that aims to close the digital inequities in our country.  Since 1999\, David has been a key contributor\, advocate and industry leader for the creation and adoption of fiber access in the United States and around the world.  He brings a unique multi-disciplinary perspective to the industry and serves as a trusted consultant to executives\, policy makers and industry decision makers on market and technology challenges. He previously has held various leadership positions in Nokia as the VP of Strategy and Technology of North America\, VP of Business Strategy for the Optical Networking Product Division and the Chief Technology Officer for the Fixed Networks division.  He has overseen the development and investment of key enabling technologies that has allowed Nokia to be a trusted partner for next generation fiber networks. \nHe is a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff of Nokia\, holds many patents in optical access technologies and has represented Nokia in standardization forums for next generation optical access networks. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-23-no-regrets-how-to-make-the-most-of-a-once-in-a-lifetime-investment/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230613T130000 DTSTAMP:20230607T151915Z CREATED:20230607T151614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T151915Z UID:10000049-1686657600-1686661200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Social Media Marketing KPIs\, Tools\, and Best Practices DESCRIPTION:How can social media help you and your business? How do you define success and measure the ROI? \nLaura Rychlik and Max Golkenrath from Hootsuite will be answering these questions during the webinar along with the following: \n• 🎯Learn what metrics are critical to success\n• 📊Best practices on measuring your progress\n• 🛠️ The tools can make your life easier\n• 🔎 A real life case study of the above in action \nThis webinar is brought to you by the FBA Marketing Committee. \n  \nWebinar Presenters \nLaura Rychlik\, Social Media Strategist at Hootsuite\, has been with the company for 3 years. \nMax Golkenrath\, Customer Account Manager at Hootsuite\, has been with the company for over 6 years working with mainly utilities\, government and higher education clients. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-social-media-marketing-kpis-tools-and-best-practices/ CATEGORIES:Marketing Essentials,Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230614T103000 DTSTAMP:20230720T143722Z CREATED:20230608T202410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T143722Z UID:10000052-1686736800-1686738600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 24 - The Future of Fiber – Top 3 Trends in Fiber Optic Cable DESCRIPTION:As fiber networks progress and fuel our nation’s broadband revolution\, the use and acceptance of bend-insensitive fiber\, 200-micron fiber\, and high-density small-diameter cables enable world-class networks to be deployed. \nGreg Williams\, Director of Sales for Strategic Accounts of Prysmian\, a large-scale global optical fiber and fiber cable manufacturer in North America\, operating manufacturing plants in NC\, SC\, TN\, and Mexico\, will discuss these three trends taking place in the world of fiber cable and their progression. \nWebinar Guest: \nGreg Williams\, Director of Sales\, Prysmian Group \nGreg has been with Prysmian Group for 23 years\, spanning leadership roles in operations\, marketing\, and sales. His current role is Director of Sales for Strategic Accounts. \nGreg’s entire Prysmian career has been involved with fiber manufacturing and fiber deployments across North America. Greg is based in Hickory NC and has an engineering degree from NC State. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-24-the-future-of-fiber-top-3-trends-in-fiber-optic-cable-2/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230621T103000 DTSTAMP:20230615T205915Z CREATED:20230615T205751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T205915Z UID:10000054-1687341600-1687343400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 25 - Understanding the Future FTTH Forecast…and the Place of Diverse Provider Types DESCRIPTION:The fiber broadband revolution we are seeing today\, building fiber all the way to each home and business\, hasn’t happened by accident. It is occurring because of the distinct visions and needs of a wide variety of Internet service providers. \nMichael Render with RVA will briefly review the unprecedented North American fiber broadband forecast for the next five years and beyond\, and then discuss what is driving about 1\,300 entities including small telcos\, large telcos\, municipalities\, municipal utilities\, private competitive providers\, cable companies\, MSOs\, rural electric cooperatives\, land developers\, and tribes…. to all contribute to the fiber movement in their own way. Finally\, when applying for government BEAD funding\, some of the likely sales arguments of large versus small providers will be highlighted. \n  \nWebinar Guest \nMichael Render is CEO and Principal Analyst at RVA LLC Market Research and Consulting. He is generally known as North America’s premier market research expert in tracking fiber optic broadband deployment and consumer attitudes to broadband. Michael has received numerous industry awards for his work in this arena. He has been a strategic research partner with FBA for the past 2 decades. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-25-understanding-the-future-ftth-forecastand-the-place-of-diverse-provider-types/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230622T120000 DTSTAMP:20230619T110228Z CREATED:20230619T110146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T110228Z UID:10000055-1687431600-1687435200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Fiber and Wireless Broadband Technology Comparison for Rural Networks DESCRIPTION:The Fiber Broadband Association and Vantage Point Solutions recently released a white paper that answers the question\, “Can Unlicensed Wireless Solve the Rural Digital Divide?” The research reveals that the limitations of unlicensed wireless and wireless in general are too great to be worthy of investment from public funds\, such as the NTIA’s Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) program\, and therefore cannot effectively close the digital equity gap. The paper concludes that fiber remains the most future-proof of all broadband technologies. \n“The BEAD program is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to close the U.S. broadband gap. In order to keep it closed\, broadband providers need to ensure they are deploying highly-reliable networks that have fast speeds and are scalable and sustainable long-term\,” said John George\, chair of Fiber Broadband Association’s Technology Committee and Senior Director of Solutions Engineering and Fusion Splicers at OFS. “Making the wrong technology choice now will require even more investment sooner than expected in order to meet increasing customer demands and will likely doom many to be on the wrong side of the digital divide forever.” \nThe white paper notes that wireless networks in general can provide broadband to customers that have no better solution available\, but its characteristics limit it from meeting the growing needs of broadband customers long-term\, especially in rural environments. One of the most obvious limitations is cost. While wireless networks often require lower initial capital investment than landline networks\, this advantage disappears or flips when considering the increased operational expenses of ongoing maintenance. \nOther limitations lie in the spectrum itself. The amount of available spectrum limits broadband speed and capacity. There is less than 1\,800 MHz of unlicensed and lightly licensed spectrum in the low-band and mid-band spectrum\, while a single fiber has 59 million MHz of spectrum available for use—33\,000 times more than unlicensed wireless. Much of the BEAD funding will be focused on rural areas\, and wireless has the unfortunate characteristic that the radio signal degrades as the distance between the customer and tower increases. Additionally\, the average broadband speed is over 250 Mbps and providers need to prepare for gigabit speeds in the next few years. There is no wireless spectrum available that would allow a fixed wireless network to practically and economically deliver that speed in a rural environment. \n“Fixed wireless has some advantages for short-term use\, but falls short both technically and economically in long-term\, high-performance broadband – especially in rural applications\,” said Larry Thompson\, CEO at Vantage Point Solutions. “This is why fiber continues to be the preferred technology in the BEAD program\, where the goal is to connect every community\, home\, and person to reliable broadband and not only close the digital divide\, but keep it closed.” \n  \nWebinar Presenters \nJohn George\, Senior Director\, Solutions Engineering and Professional Services\, OFS and FBA Technology Committee Chair\nMike Render\, CEO and Principal Analyst\, RVA LLC\nLarry Thompson\, PE\, CEO\, Vantage Point Solutions \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fiber-and-wireless-broadband-technology-comparison-for-rural-networks/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230627T120000 DTSTAMP:20230622T023637Z CREATED:20230622T023637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T023637Z UID:10000058-1687863600-1687867200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Everywhere and Anywhere: Stakeholder Engagement Strategies\, Tips\, & Best Practices to Ensure the Most Successful Fiber Rollout DESCRIPTION:Join us for the FBA Marketing Committee’s next webinar in the Marketing Essentials series with Lindsey Johansen\, Communications and Marketing Manager at Pulse Communications\, John Paul\, Founder and CEO of Spiral Internet\, and Katherine Songster\, Communications Director at Harrison Edwards. This engaging hour-long discussion will delve into the crucial role of early stakeholder engagement in achieving successful projects that are embraced and championed by the local community. Through a combination of real-life success stories and cautionary tales\, along with helpful approaches and resources\, the panel will demonstrate the need for customized approaches rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all formula for success. The webinar will feature dynamic conversation between Lindsey\, John\, and Katherine\, followed by an engaging Q&A session that encourages audience participation. \n  \nWebinar Panel \n\nLindsey Johansen\, Communications and Marketing Manager\, Pulse Communications\nJohn Paul\, Founder and CEO\, Spiral Internet\nKatherine Songster\, Communications Director\, Harrison Edwards\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-everywhere-and-anywhere-stakeholder-engagement-strategies-tips-best-practices-to-ensure-the-most-successful-fiber-rollout/ CATEGORIES:Marketing Essentials,Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230628T103000 DTSTAMP:20230622T155810Z CREATED:20230622T104821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T155810Z UID:10000059-1687946400-1687948200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 26 - Counties Mobilize for High-Speed Internet Connectivity DESCRIPTION:A key ingredient to successfully deploying a high-speed internet or fiber project is to collaborate with local governments. Counties are on the front lines of ensuring their residents receive access to quality\, high-speed internet services that will allow residents to thrive. Learn from the National Association of Counties\, or NACo\, on how counties across the country are mobilizing to deploy high-speed internet to their communities in anticipation of historic infrastructure investment funding in broadband infrastructure and affordability measures. Understand the county and local government role in high-speed internet as well – where a local government can serve a variety of roles including policymaker\, partner\, funder\, data aggregator and community convener among other roles. \nWebinar Presenter: \nSeamus Dowdall\, Associate Legislative Director for Telecommunications & Technology\, National Association of Counties (NACo) \nSeamus is the associate legislative director for telecommunications & technology on NACo’s government affairs team. In this role\, Seamus serves as the liaison to NACo’s Telecommunications & Technology Policy Steering Committee and advocates directly to federal partners in the Administration and on Capitol Hill to advance policy priorities on issues including broadband deployment and accessibility\, wireless technology siting\, and emergency communications policy. Seamus also works with county officials from across the country to set organizational priorities and policies for telecommunications & technology issues through hosting regular webinar programming and providing technical assistance resources. \nSeamus holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics from Bucknell University\, and a master’s in public policy (MPP) degree from American University. Seamus is originally from Silver Spring\, Maryland and resides in Baltimore\, Maryland. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-26-counties-mobilize-for-high-speed-internet-connectivity/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230628T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230628T150000 DTSTAMP:20230621T180112Z CREATED:20230621T180034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T180112Z UID:10000056-1687960800-1687964400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - VETRO & Render: Automating the End-to-End Connection Process and Delivering Connectivity Faster DESCRIPTION:Fiber management and construction management are complex processes\, the combination of VETRO and Render’s best-of-breed capabilities and automation enables network operators to significantly simplify and remove all ‘swivel chair’ processes from customer sign up to operations handover and connection. \nJoin executives from both market-leading solutions and special guest from empower\, delivered by Craighead Electric Cooperative\, as they share examples of how this partnership is already achieving construction to connection timelines of just ten weeks with significantly reduced resourcing and operating costs. VETRO and Render’s open and API-driven integration enables network operators to automate the end-to-end connection process utilizing a single source of real-time GIS data to: \n\nEliminate construction handover effort and close-out timelines\nMaintain a pristine system of record with two-way information flows\nConfidently construct and operate networks at the same time\nSignificantly reduce time-to-connect\n\n  \nWebinar Speakers: \nSam Pratt\, CEO\, Render Networks\nLance McGee\, Head of Product\, VETRO\nRepresentative of empower\, delivered by Craighead Electric Cooperative \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-vetro-render-automating-the-end-to-end-connection-process-and-delivering-connectivity-faster/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Combined-logos-final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230629T110000 DTSTAMP:20230622T024550Z CREATED:20230621T194824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T024550Z UID:10000057-1688032800-1688036400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA's Women in Fiber Committee Presents - Progressing Your Professional Self DESCRIPTION:The Women in Fiber Committee proudly presents the next installment in their webinar series with special guest\, Bethany Chinadle\, COO of Triangle Communications in Havre\, Montana. Join this session and learn how Bethany progressed through her career as she shares invaluable information that you can apply to your career progression. Plus\, see how a personality assessment can provide insights into oneself and how to improve interactions with others\, discover simple changes to make in your daily routine\, explore what you can learn from mentors\, and gather solid business advice. Bethany will also address her leadership philosophy. \n  \nWebinar Presenter \nBethany Chinadle\, COO\, Triangle Communications \nBethany Chinadle was raised on her family’s farm in Montana and her family roots are very important to her as well as the rural communities. Bethany attended the University of Mary in Bismarck\, ND. Bethany has held many roles at Triangle Communications including Internet Customer Service/Tech Support\, Customer Service Supervisor\, Marketing & Sales Manager\, VP of Customer Operations and most recently the COO. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fbas-women-in-fiber-committee-presents-progressing-your-professional-self/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Women in Fiber Commitee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Logo-large-v2.jpg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230629T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230629T150000 DTSTAMP:20230619T110325Z CREATED:20230612T161408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T110325Z UID:10000053-1688047200-1688050800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Lessons Learned from 10 Years of Delivering Design Automation Solutions DESCRIPTION:Setics corporation focuses on high-speed broadband infrastructure consulting and services and is the editor of Setics Sttar\, the leading Design Automation software for FTTx networks. \nSetics’ expertise of over 20 years and its 10-year-old automation software played an instrumental role in the Plan France Très Haut Débit\, a full country-wide publicly subsidized FTTH rollout where Setics Sttar became a de facto standard among operators to create large-scale realistic modeling of FTTH networks. \nSince 2017\, Setics Sttar has been the tool of choice to respond to RFIs and RFPs in different countries like Germany\, Ireland\, Estonia and in the UK. More recently\, Setics has started applying that capacity to the US funding programs. \nSetics Sttar is also routinely used by ISPs and contractors in over 30 countries to generate precise High-Level Designs for decision-making purposes and in Design-for-building projects to speed up the generation of quality network designs. \nIn this webinar\, Setics will share several lessons learned in the recent years helping ISPs take the most out of Design Automation in their fiber rollout projects and processes. \n  \nWebinar Presenter \nMichael Stone has nearly a decade of global experience in business development\, and partnerships with a focus on innovative products and high-tech solutions. Having led numerous successful market entry and expansion initiatives across multiple sectors\, Michael is now handling U.S. Business Development for Setics. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/lessons-learned-from-10-years-of-delivering-design-automation-solutions/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SETICS_CMJN.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230705T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230705T103000 DTSTAMP:20230629T152537Z CREATED:20230629T120013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T152537Z UID:10000063-1688551200-1688553000@fiberbroadband.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230711T130000 DTSTAMP:20230628T164031Z CREATED:20230628T164031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T164031Z UID:10000062-1689076800-1689080400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - How to Meet the Post-Pandemic Demand for Broadband Access? DESCRIPTION:Broadband connectivity has become an integral part of our lives. Over the past decade\, high-speed internet access has surged worldwide. \nGigabit-capable internet connectivity at home is no longer just a concept or something considered farfetched. It has become the gateway for HD streaming services\, online shopping\, teleworking\, online gaming\, and online education just to name a few of today’s routine applications. Broadband access is now viewed as a basic utility or a necessity in today’s society. As a result\, the entire telecommunications infrastructure is going through a massive transformation to be able to serve bandwidth-hungry subscribers. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nUrban PON technologies\nRural PON technologies including unbalanced splitters (distributed taps)\nGPON\, XGS-PON\, NG-PON2\nPotential issues at the physical layer\nDifferent test instruments and their capabilities\nSolutions for quick and easy troubleshooting of today’s networks\n\n  \nWebinar Presenter \nVincent Racine\, BDM Americas\, Field Business Development\, EXFO \nVincent Racine currently holds the position of Business Development Manager within the Installation and Maintenance division of EXFO. Vincent has more than 20 years of experience in fiber-optic testing for the telecommunications industry. He actively participated in the early phases of worldwide FTTH technology deployment\, contributing his expertise to seminars\, field trials and test instrument new technologies development. Vincent holds a degree in telecommunications and has been with EXFO since 1999. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-how-to-meet-the-post-pandemic-demand-for-broadband-access/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EXFO-Blue-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230712T103000 DTSTAMP:20230705T143410Z CREATED:20230705T132919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T143410Z UID:10000064-1689156000-1689157800@fiberbroadband.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230713T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230713T113000 DTSTAMP:20230705T143500Z CREATED:20230705T143500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T143500Z UID:10000065-1689246000-1689247800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Make the Most out of Fiber Connect 2023! Participant Promotion Opportunity Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join FBA on Thursday\, July 13 at 11:00am EDT to learn about the many promotional opportunities for Fiber Connect 2023 sponsors\, exhibitors\, speakers\, and other participants. \nDuring the webinar\, Connect2 Communications will share several opportunities to help raise the visibility of your and/or your company’s participation in the event. We’ll cover press releases\, attending press and analysts\, the Proof of Concept program\, press conferences\, social media\, and the Daily Optics Newsletter. \nConnect2 will share the best tips and tricks to ensure your company gets noticed at Fiber Connect 2023. \n  \nAbout the Presenters: \nConnect2 Communications is the public relations agency of record for the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) and FBA’s Fiber Connect and Regional Fiber Connect conferences. The webinar will be led by Ashley Schulte\, VP of Client Programs at Connect2 Communications. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-make-the-most-out-of-fiber-connect-2023-participant-promotion-opportunity-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/FC23_Logo_Lockup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230713T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230713T140000 DTSTAMP:20230628T145305Z CREATED:20230627T194923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T145305Z UID:10000061-1689253200-1689256800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Driving Digital Transformation in Telecoms: Adopting a People-Centered Approach for Future Success DESCRIPTION:The telecommunications industry is facing a hiring challenge: despite the amount of job opportunities offered by the deployment of fiber and 5g networks as well as hybrid networks\, telcos’ main struggle is hiring and retaining\, especially field personnel. At the same time\, the industry is challenged by the emergence of digital technologies such as cloud computing\, data analytics\, the Internet of Things (IoT)\, and artificial intelligence (AI). \nThis webinar explores how telecom companies should embrace digital transformation by putting people at the center\, to reinvent themselves\, adapt to changing market dynamics\, and unlock new levels of success. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities presented by digital transformation and how telecom companies can leverage new technologies to enhance customer and employee experiences\, improve efficiency\, and generate higher profits. \n  \nWebinar Speakers: \nCédric Venard\, General Manager\, Praxedo North America\nJason Taylor\, Vice President Safety Quality Sustainability\, KGP Services \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-driving-digital-transformation-in-telecoms-adopting-a-people-centered-approach-for-future-success/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Combined-edited.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230718T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230718T130000 DTSTAMP:20230707T155530Z CREATED:20230626T163454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T155530Z UID:10000060-1689681600-1689685200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - The Impact of Open Access Fiber Networks on the Broadband Market DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar and hear from SiFi Networks\, the pioneer and market leader of open access last mile fiber networks in the US\, about how open access fiber networks are revolutionizing the broadband market and what it means for Service Providers and communities. \nGeorge Templeman\, President of Networks Access Partnerships at SiFi Networks\, will provide an overview of SiFi Networks along with their open access model and what it means for Service Providers and communities alike. Joining George will be Mayor Mike Walsh from the Town of East Hartford where SiFi Networks is building one of its’ citywide networks\, and Gabe Gomez\, Vice President Customer Experience of Syringa Networks\, who will discuss why their business chose open access networks as a growth strategy for their broadband business unit. \n  \nWebinar Panelists \nGeorge Templeman – President of Network Access Partnerships\, SiFi Networks\nMike Walsh – Mayor\, Town of East Hartford\nGabe Gomez – Vice President Customer Experience\, Syringa Networks \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-the-broadband-revolution-the-impact-of-open-access-last-mile-fiber-networks/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/3-logos-combined-cropped-v3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230719T103000 DTSTAMP:20230714T164522Z CREATED:20230714T164457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T164522Z UID:10000067-1689760800-1689762600@fiberbroadband.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230719T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230719T113000 DTSTAMP:20230719T135013Z CREATED:20230608T142716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T135013Z UID:10000050-1689764400-1689766200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Where's The Funding? Episode 7: Tapping Municipal Markets DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Fiber Broadband Association’s “Where’s The Funding?” series. WTF is a free-to-attend 12-part webinar series to help members understand\, navigate\, and obtain matching funds for broadband grants. \nInterested in community ownership\, now or later? Different kinds of public debt known as municipal bonds can offer a low cost of capital way to bring grant-funded broadband projects to life. Broadband grant applicants will learn the basics in this episode. Find out how municipal takeouts\, and various kinds of “anticipation notes” work. \n  \nWebinar Panel \nAs the Managing Director of the Municipal Capital Markets Group\, Chris Perlitz works with a wide range of investor clients on capital market securitizations\, private placement and other funding sources. He funds profiles from high-rated to non-rated. His deep knowledge of the evolving financial regulatory landscape has also benefited from federal lending programs\, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service\, and with non-profits. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder. \n  \n \n \n Click Here to Register at Broadband.Money URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/wheres-the-funding-episode-7-tapping-municipal-markets/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Where's The Funding? ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Untitled-design-9-e1680194888964.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230725T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230725T120000 DTSTAMP:20230718T153336Z CREATED:20230718T153336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T153336Z UID:10000068-1690282800-1690286400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Conectividad de fibra para redes 5G DESCRIPTION:Las redes inalámbricas\, como la tecnología Small Cell y Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)\, son importantes porque amplia más la conectividad flexibilidad y movilidad ya que se puede acceder a la red en áreas donde sería difícil o costoso instalar infraestructuras cableadas\, como zonas rurales o lugares remotos.\nEstas redes proporcionan conectividad más amplia\, flexibilidad\, movilidad\, una implementación rápida\, aumento de la capacidad de red y reducción de costos para beneficio en conectividad en áreas donde las redes cableadas son difíciles de implementar o no son rentables.\nRevisaremos la conectividad y los componentes necesarios para soportar redes inalámbricas al aire libre\, como Macro cell\, Small cell y Fixed Wireless Access. \n \n \n Registros URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/conectividad-de-fibra-para-redes-5g/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ppc-standard_logo_03012020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230725T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230725T130000 DTSTAMP:20230725T050812Z CREATED:20230707T133358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T050812Z UID:10000066-1690286400-1690290000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Turnkey AI Solution for Accelerating Fiber Broadband Design and Permitting DESCRIPTION:Join this powerful webinar and learn how to optimize your teams to deliver fiber design and permitting projects faster through the application of AI. Magnasoft is a nearshore service provider that leverages technology partnerships and resources in North America and India to deliver solutions to Engineering Service Providers\, enabling them to produce low-level designs\, permits\, construction drawings\, and make-ready engineering faster. The volume of FTTx projects continues to grow\, and this growth is expected to accelerate as BEAD funding kicks in. The growth of fiber projects is happening amid record labor shortages. Magnasoft will present a real-world example of this solution developed at the intersection of rapid growth and a tight labor market. Currently\, AI is being used to optimize feasibility studies and high-level design. The workflow presented in this webinar starts with optimizing field data collection using open-source data\, mobile LiDAR\, drone-based optical and traditional boots on the ground. Data collected in the field feeds the AI to accelerate the transition from high-level to low-level design. Attendees will receive actionable information about optimizing the combination of people\, processes\, and AI for faster delivery\, consistent quality\, and improved margins. \n  \nWebinar Presenters: \nBobbie Kalra\, Founder & President\, Magnasoft\nMike McGill\, VP – Sales & Market Development\, Magnasoft \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-turnkey-ai-solution-for-accelerating-fiber-broadband-design-and-permitting/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Magnasoft_Logo_High-Res_white-BG-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230726T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230726T103000 DTSTAMP:20230719T174834Z CREATED:20230719T174834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T174834Z UID:10000070-1690365600-1690367400@fiberbroadband.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230801T140000 DTSTAMP:20230728T164249Z CREATED:20230728T162412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T164249Z UID:10000074-1690894800-1690898400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Bandwidth Providers – Have You Considered a Monetizable Video Solution? DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, hear about the flagship FreeCast Home service\, which includes FreeCast’s state-of-the-art network appliance that includes both DVR service and a powerful NextGen TV HD Tuners. This allows the device to take in live OTA broadcast feeds from all local stations\, and combine them with free streaming channels\, on-demand movies and TV shows\, pay-per-view video\, and subscription streaming services\, all seamlessly within a single app on every device in the home. Consumers get the ultimate streaming experience. This Whole Home Solution is a home run for consumers\, leaving the competition in the rearview mirror and is the ultimate TV experience. \nFreeCast Home is an ideal solution for commercial partners because it’s much more affordable to deploy\, provides a superior experience\, and has the potential to generate significant revenues compared to delivering traditional cable or IPTV television service. For telcos\, WISPs\, and other bandwidth providers\, this allows them to offer a competitive and monetizable video product without the hassle or expense of being in the content business or investing in video infrastructure. \n  \nWebinar Panel \nWilliam Mobley\, Chief Executive Office\, FreeCast\nRandall Krull\, Commercial Sales Manager\, FreeCast\nTim Heath\, Director of Product Solutions\, FreeCast \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-bandwidth-providers-have-you-considered-a-monetizable-video-solution/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/FreeCastlogo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230802T103000 DTSTAMP:20230802T141601Z CREATED:20230727T144930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T141601Z UID:10000072-1690970400-1690972200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 31 - Middle Mile Networks: More Traffic than You Were Expecting DESCRIPTION:While much of the attention of the industry is on the BEAD program\, the NTIA has already allocated $930 million of the Middle Mile Infrastructure fund\, and construction on these Middle Mile Networks will be beginning soon. But what\, specifically\, do we mean by the Middle Mile Network. This session of Fiber for Breakfast examines the Middle Mile Network from its definition to practical aspects of connecting broadband access networks to the Internet. We will survey:\n• The NTIA’s definition of Middle Mile Infrastructure\,\n• The common understanding of Middle Mile Networks as the connection between access networks and the Internet\,\n• The requirements that Middle Mile Networks must meet\,\n• How the introduction of IP functionality into access networks affects Middle Mile Networks\, and\n• How the introduction of 100 Mb/s capacity for all lines served by a central office causes the data traffic aggregated onto the Middle Mile Network to mushroom into terabits/sec of traffic.\nAs access networks are transformed to provide the requisite capacity to meet federal requirements\, the Middle Mile Networks will need to be transformed\, too. \nWebinar Presenter: Rick Talbot\, Principal Analyst\, ACG Research \nRick Talbot\, Principal Analyst of Intelligent Optical Networking\, Broadband Network Transformation\, and 5G RAN xHaul practices at ACG Research\, combines expertise in network access\, optical transport and switching technologies\, and a deep understanding of the telecommunications industry competitive landscape\, business (and regulatory) issues and economic trends to provide a comprehensive view of the industry. He gained this broad experience in over 40 years of technical marketing and sales engineering roles at network systems vendors and network architecture design roles at service providers. \nRick holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Engineering Science from Trinity University. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Texas and a senior Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers. (IEEE) \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-31-middle-mile-networks-more-traffic-than-you-were-expecting/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230808T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230808T130000 DTSTAMP:20230726T172759Z CREATED:20230726T172639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T172759Z UID:10000071-1691496000-1691499600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Leveraging Location Intelligence for Sustainable & Efficient Operations DESCRIPTION:The telecommunications industry is working harder than ever before to meet demands and connect society to what’s important in their lives. Today\, service providers need to ensure they are also delivering services sustainably and understand environmental impacts while building and maintaining networks. While doing so\, teams need to ensure they can maximize limited resources\, safeguard the customer experience\, and deliver services deeper into rural communities. \nSince virtually every aspect of business in the telecommunications industry involves location\, it only makes sense for organizations to take a geographic approach to manage their networks efficiently and sustainably. By using maps and spatial thinking to plan and design\, analyze\, collaborate\, and capitalize market opportunities\, organizations can provide the best possible awareness and understanding for completing tasks and solving problems. \nThis session highlights how service providers of any size can utilize location to unify data and information contained in existing operations and business support systems to create and comprehensive understanding throughout the organization. \nWebinar Presenters: \nRandall René\, Director\, Telecommunications Industry Solutions\, Esri\nJon Lauer\, Sr. Solutions Engineer\, Telecommunications and Cable\, Esri \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-leveraging-location-intelligence-for-sustainable-efficient-operations/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ESRI_logo_logotype.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230809T103000 DTSTAMP:20230802T221302Z CREATED:20230727T145433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T221302Z UID:10000073-1691575200-1691577000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 32 - Why Security is Key to Enduring Fiber Success DESCRIPTION:Security is the top of mind for business decision makers as sophisticated cybersecurity attacks can disrupt the entire business. The Futurum Group and Dell collaborated on a survey to better understand the threats that organizations must address and develop better security strategies. Today organizations must prioritize cybersecurity investment to prevent business disruption and protect business outcomes. As such\, strengthening the overall security posture requires organizations to give fiber technology and capabilities topmost consideration since they deliver robust and unique security capabilities and benefits to any organization. \nWebinar Presenter: Ron Westfall\, Research Director\, The Futurum Group \nRon is an experienced\, customer-focused research expert and analyst\, with over 20 years of experience in the digital and IT transformation markets\, working with businesses to drive consistent revenue and sales growth. \nHe is a recognized authority at tracking the evolution of and identifying the key disruptive trends within the service enablement ecosystem\, including a wide range of topics across software and services\, infrastructure\, 5G communications\, Internet of Things (IoT)\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, analytics\, security\, cloud computing\, revenue management\, and regulatory issues. \nPrior to his work with The Futurum Group\, Ron worked with GlobalData Technology creating syndicated and custom research across a wide variety of technical fields. His work with Current Analysis focused on the broadband and service provider infrastructure markets. \nRon holds a Master of Arts in Public Policy from University of Nevada — Las Vegas and a Bachelor of Arts in political science/government from William and Mary. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-32-why-security-is-key-to-enduring-fiber-success/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR