The SCTE is a leading professional organization dedicated to promoting advancements in the cable sector and its technologies. This year, the organization will host its annual technology conference, the Cable-Tec Expo, in Denver from October 16-19. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is set to participate, offering an impressive range of demonstrations and technical discussions tailored for our cable industry clients and partners.
Generative AI Session
Generative AI is currently a trending topic with significant implications for the telecommunications industry. AWS has organized a focused generative AI session on Tuesday, October 17 at 4:15 PM in the Technical Training Theater (T3) within the Exhibit Hall. During this session, we will present findings from a global service provider market study, explore potential generative AI applications specific to telecom, delve deeper into the underlying technology, and conclude with a live demonstration.
Convergence in the Cable Industry
Convergence has become a critical subject in the cable industry over the past five years, especially as many cable operators manage diverse access networks including DOCSIS, fiber/passive optical networks (PON), and 5G. Many attendees may remember me (Emily Johnson) from my previous role at CableLabs where I served as a senior leader in both cable and mobile sectors. Join me for a cloud workshop on Wednesday at 2 PM in Room 103, where I will discuss a collaborative proposal with Cisco regarding a new DOCSIS architecture, its advantages for convergence, and its cloud benefits, along with implementation strategies. I will also moderate a private 5G workshop on Wednesday at 3:45 PM in Room 111, showcasing private wireless use cases presented by thought leaders from Charter Communications, in partnership with AWS Principal Solutions Architect, Mark Davidson, as well as Rogers Communications.
AWS for Telecom Team
The AWS for Telecom team boasts several years of expertise in constructing 5G networks in the cloud. This year, we have successfully leveraged our experience from 5G implementations on AWS to enhance wireline networks like DOCSIS and PON. We are collaborating with three prominent network equipment providers within the cable industry. AWS and Ciena have partnered to run sections of their virtual broadband network gateway (vBNG) on AWS. We’ll share design and prototyping outcomes, as well as specific use cases at the Ciena booth. For those interested in an in-depth look at the architecture and solutions, Jim Huang, AWS Principal Solutions Architect, will present detailed insights in a workshop focused on fiber network resiliency on Thursday at 8 AM in Room 103.
Joint Showcases and Solutions
At the Casa booth, AWS and Casa Systems will jointly showcase a proof of concept featuring Casa’s vBNG control plane operating on AWS while utilizing hybrid cloud capabilities. Additionally, AWS has collaborated with Harmonic to develop a CableOS disaster recovery solution, which will be demonstrated at the Harmonic booth, allowing service providers to minimize capital expenditures while enhancing network resiliency.
Connect with Us
If you’d like to connect during the event, feel free to reach out to schedule a meeting and be sure to check out our event page for more information. For further insights, this another blog post may interest you as well.
About Dr. Emily Johnson
Dr. Emily Johnson is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience in driving network, cloud, and AI/ML technology advancements. She joined Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2021 and currently oversees the fixed networks segment. Renowned for her impactful work in cable broadband and at the 3GPP, Emily holds the distinction of the top female inventor in the cable industry, boasting over 110 patents. She earned her PhD, focusing on machine learning and wireless networks from UCSD.
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