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SUMMARY:FBA Presents - From Rural Fiber to AI Frontier: Transforming ISP Infrastructure into Distributed Edge Compute Hubs
DESCRIPTION:As the vacancy rate for data centers hits historic lows\, a new wave of digital investment is moving toward secondary and rural markets. Rural ISPs and electric cooperatives are uniquely positioned to capture this demand by repurposing existing assets—including fiber networks\, central office “white space\,” and substation headroom—into strategic growth opportunities. \nThis webinar\, featuring a panel of industry leaders\, will explore the ideas outlined in the recent Fiber Broadband Association white paper\, “Opportunities for Rural Providers in the Age of Distributed AI and Edge Compute”. Experts will discuss how to convert latent infrastructure into predictable revenue through eight prioritized business models\, ranging from secure edge AI inferencing and GPU leasing to low-risk rack space monetization. \nKey discussion topics will include: \n\nLeveraging Local Assets: How to utilize existing land easements\, local community trust\, and power substation capacity to move projects from conception to operation in months rather than years.\nThe Power-Fiber Convergence: Strategies for managing power intensity and demand stability while using backup generation to improve grid reliability for the local community.\nBuilding the Ecosystem: The roles of utility providers\, manufacturers\, and operators in creating a unified approach to distributed data center deployment.\nStrategic Roadmaps: Practical steps for ISPs to assess their current fiber routes\, perform scenario planning for AI-driven traffic spikes\, and form consortia to meet hyperscale requirements.\n\nJoin experts from SCI REMC\, Cisco\, Panduit\, and Hexatronic as they provide a blueprint for rural providers to shape the next wave of distributed compute\, ensuring that where fiber leads\, the future follows. \n\n\nPresented by: \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-from-rural-fiber-to-ai-frontier-transforming-isp-infrastructure-into-distributed-edge-compute-hubs/
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SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 11: AI and the Network Effect: Where Carriers Win Next
DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 11: AI and the Network Effect: Where Carriers Win Next\n\nFor the past three years\, Omdia has modeled and forecasted the impact of AI on network traffic through a cross-team effort spanning business and consumer trends\, networks\, hardware\, software\, devices\, and facilities. In this week’s episode\, Brian Washburn\, Chief Analyst\, Telco B2B Solutions\, Omdia\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to discuss Omdia’s latest AI network traffic reports\, including its surveys\, trackers\, and forecasts. \n\n\nAs AI accelerates\, network providers worldwide must strike a balance between protecting their core business—mobile and fixed connectivity—and participating in the broader AI opportunity. Brian shares his analysis of the significant challenges providers will face as AI reshapes network demand\, as well as where the potential exists to capture greater revenue from this adjacent opportunity—if they move strategically. Register now! \n\nWith Special Guest \n \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-11-ai-and-the-network-effect-where-carriers-win-next/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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