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Cable-Tec 2019: How the Industry is Preparing for Change

The broadband and telecommunications industry is rapidly evolving with innovations like 5G and 10G connectivity driving changes. Industry leaders at Cable-Tec Expo, including Mark Govier and Ray Hagen, discuss how companies are adapting to these technologies and addressing challenges.

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Cable-Tec 2019: How the Industry is Preparing for Change

Key takeaways

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5G and 10G connectivity will significantly transform business operations and global communication.

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Open source and white box solutions are gaining traction in the telecommunications industry.

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Product compatibility and the challenges of 5G rollout are key considerations for telecom providers.

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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.

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Geoff Short
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Daniel Litwin

Voice of B2B

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Mark Govier

Product Manager

Tempo Communications

Mark Govier is the Product Manager at Tempo Communications. He focuses on developing testing products and solutions to help field technicians retain clients and keep them informed about upcoming changes.

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Ray Hagen

Americas Product Manager

ProLabs.com

Ray Hagen is the Americas Product Manager for ProLabs.com. He has insights into embracing open source and white box solutions, and discusses the implications of product compatibility for the industry.

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