Broadband Forum

I recently shared the stage at the prpl Foundation's Global Summit in Paris with Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) President & CEO Tobin Richardson and we both agreed on how standards development organizations working closely together for the benefit of service providers is of high importance.   That is why it is fitting that yesterday we announced a new Broadband Forum project has started that addresses fragmentation in the smart home and aims to drive more widespread adoption of #Matter.   The CSA’s Matter protocol will be integrated with our #USP standard allowing broadband service providers to deploy and manage compatible devices in the smart home seamlessly.   With the project set to be completed next Summer, contact [email protected] to join the ongoing efforts.   https://lnkd.in/eNwkjAt9

The next Town Hall Innovation Series will take place on Monday, November 18th at 08:30 PT during the Fall Member Meeting in San Diego, USA. The topic for this session will be Smart Home and IoT and will include presentations from: - 'Smart Home as a Service for Telcos and ISPs' - Eric Smith, OliverIQ - 'Integrating Next-Generation Quantum Encryption into Smart Home and IoT' - Marco van den Akker, Eight To Seven 'IoT Large Scale Operations – Use of AI and Analytics' - Colin Grealish, Motive - 'Boosting Your Wi-Fi: Better Connections for Smart Homes' - Ofer Greenberg, Friendly Technologies - 'Secure and Resilient Connectivity for Tomorrow’s Smart Cities' - Phil Beecher, Wi-SUN Alliance - 'Making the Home Smart with FTTR' - Tom Starr, Futurewei Technologies, Inc. Followed by an Open Discussion across the Forum: Impact and Conclusions John Blackford (BBF Chairman), Mauro Tilocca (Town Hall Innovation Series Co-Chair), Jason Walls (BBF BUS Work Area Co-Director) Learn more and register your virtual attendance here: https://lnkd.in/gDHu6Gn4

This video overview of the 2024 Broadband Forum Innovation Demonstrations, which took place at Network X in Paris in October 2024, captures key insights from Broadband Forum CEO, Craig Thomas, and Broadband Forum Board President, Manuel Paul. Thomas and Paul discuss the importance of demonstrating the power of open standards and open broadband software to help operators improve operations, and product offerings, and transition towards services-led broadband. Network X is a marquee event for the Broadband Forum and the broadband industry, providing the perfect platform to bring together the whole community of vendors and service providers to share and discuss the latest innovations.

Did you miss the vBASe 'State of PON' webinar? With GPON and XGS-PON being widely deployed, what are the next generation options available in building the fiber network of the future? In this webinar, we reviewed the technology options, the use cases, and best practices to future proof the PON network to ensure an access network fit for residential, business, mobile, and smart cities. Download a copy of the slide deck and recording here: https://lnkd.in/gzAs_q5q Thank you to our speakers: Phil Fine, Director of Broadband Solutions - Ciena Michael Cady, Field CTO - DZS Eric Wulfsberg, Senior Director Product Management - Radisys

Broadband Forum BASe 2025 Call for Sponsors is OPEN! The BASe events examine the hottest topics and technology challenges in broadband today, carefully curating subjects that impact the success of broadband deployments around the world. Featuring speakers from leading broadband suppliers, operators, analysts, regulators and other technology innovators, BASe is recognized by service providers, analysts and vendors as a leading global industry education series. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eakXnWyz Or alternatively reach out to the BBF's Membership Development Director Rhonda Heier at [email protected]

Speaking of #BASe, I look forward to moderating tomorrow's, "State of PON" webinar with Eric Wulfsberg, Michael Cady, Phil Fine https://lnkd.in/gzAs_q5q

Highlights of the 2024 Broadband Acceleration Seminar series. These online and in-person events consist of leaders from the broadband ecosystem who offer technical education and insight that help broadband service providers improve and expand their businesses. Contact Rhonda Heier - [email protected] - to learn more.

Register your attendance for the upcoming Broadband Forum vBASe 'State of PON' Webinar taking place at 10AM ET on Thursday 24th October. With GPON and XGS-PON being widely deployed, what are the next generation options available in building the fiber network of the future? In this webinar, we review the technology options, the use cases, and best practices to future proof the PON network to ensure an access network fit for residential, business, mobile, and smart cities. Including presentations from: Michael Cady, Field CTO - DZS Phil Fine, Director of Broadband Solutions - Ciena Eric Wulfsberg, Sr. Director – Product Management (ONT)- Radisys Register your free attendance here: https://lnkd.in/d4RBntXU

Broadband Forum CMO, Bernd Hesse, explains how the Broadband Acceleration Seminar (BASe) series is invaluable in helping broadband service providers adapt their networks and offerings to meet evolving customer needs. You can read more and watch the video where he talks about the educational and networking value of these in-person and virtual events. https://lnkd.in/gK-uX2K9

The early bird registration deadline for the Broadband Forum Fall Member Meeting 2024 has been EXTENDED to Monday October 21st! Taking place from 18-21 November, 2024 in San Diego, USA the meeting will open with the Town Hall Innovation Series session focusing on Smart Home and IoT, which sets the stage for the four days of industry collaboration. We will be celebrating 30 years of The Broadband Forum and the 20th birthday of TR-069 with anniversary celebration events and sponsored giveaways. Thank you to our Fall Meeting Sponsor Motive! Interested in joining as a guest? Reach out to BBF Director of Membership Development Rhonda Heier at [email protected] Register your attendance and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eixh3VUX