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December 19, 2024

CableLabs’ Dr. Daniel Smullen to Join World’s Leading Minds at 2025 Dagstuhl Seminar on Privacy Challenges

Dr. Daniel Smullen, a Principal Privacy Research Engineer at CableLabs, has been invited to participate in the exclusive 2025 Dagstuhl Seminar on Grand Challenges in Privacy Documents. This prestigious event gathers top researchers and practitioners to tackle critical privacy issues shaping the future of data protection. Daniel’s participation underscores CableLabs' pivotal role in advancing privacy innovation for the cable industry. By contributing to this global dialogue, Daniel will explore groundbreaking strategies to: Build and Maintain Trust: Strengthen customer relationships by addressing privacy concerns head-on. Navigate Regulatory Complexity: Help the cable industry stay ahead of evolving privacy laws and mitigate risks.

December 18, 2024

Unlocking IoT Security: How Technology Interoperability Protects Our Connected World

Brian Scriber, Distinguished Technologist & VP of Security Technologies at CableLabs, reveals why interoperability is the cornerstone of a secure Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem in an article he authored for Security Boulevard. With the average American home hosting 21 connected devices, vulnerabilities abound when manufacturers prioritize innovation over security. Brian explores how proprietary ecosystems hinder device communication and amplify risks, offering insights into industry efforts to enhance IoT interoperability and fortify security. Brian sheds light on the critical role of open-source solutions and standardization in democratizing IoT security. He highlights industry initiatives fostering seamless device integration and secure communications.

December 17, 2024

CableLabs New Advancements in 10G Technologies Are Shaping the Future of Connectivity

In an era where digital connectivity drives innovation, CableLabs has unveiled new advancements in the 10G platform, going beyond ultrafast speeds to deliver intelligent, reliable and secure networks. The 2024 milestones spotlight innovations in Network as a Service (NaaS), latency reduction technologies and cutting-edge security frameworks. These advancements not only address the evolving demands of immersive applications but also position CableLabs as a leader in creating adaptive networks capable of real-time responses. CEO Phil McKinney describes the vision as building a “platform of the future,” where applications and devices seamlessly interact with smart, dynamic and secure networks. From NaaS frameworks

December 9, 2024

Dr. Zhensheng Jia Elevated to IEEE Fellow for Transformative Contributions to Optical Communications

Dr. Zhensheng (Steve) Jia, Fellow and Director of Advanced Optical Technologies at CableLabs, has been elevated to IEEE Fellow class 2025 by the IEEE Board of Directors, recognizing his groundbreaking work in optical communication systems and broadband access networks. A leader in advancing coherent optics for access networks, Dr. Jia has been instrumental in developing technologies like 100G and 200G point-to-point coherent optics specifications and the 100G coherent passive optical network (CPON) specifications, already adopted by broadband operators in disaster recovery scenarios. With over 200 U.S. and foreign patents, 200 peer-reviewed articles, and contributions to key innovations like interoperable coherent optics, optical edge switching, and the convergence of fiber

November 26, 2024

CableLabs’ Mohammed Zourob to Speak on 6G Progress at Evolution Summit

Mohammed Zourob, lead engineer for mobile networks at CableLabs, will participate in an expert panel discussion titled “Defining the 6G Future: Use Cases, Current Progress, and What to Expect.” This session will explore the transformative potential of 6G technology, progress in research and development and the anticipated commercial roll-out by 2030. Zourob will also highlight the critical role of the cable industry in enabling this next-generation wireless ecosystem. The panel is part of the 2024 6G Evolution Summit, hosted by Fierce Wireless, and will take place on December 3, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM EST. Industry leaders and

November 15, 2024

CableLabs Principal Architect Dr. Roy Sun to Present at IEEE Globecom Conference

On December 8, 2024, Principal Architect for Mobile Networks, Dr. Roy Sun, will be presenting a paper at the IEEE Global Communications Conference (Globecom) in Cape Town, South Africa. During the third workshop on Propagation Channel Models and Evaluation Methodologies for 6G, Roy will discuss multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) channel capacity measurements in an indoor-office environment at 6 and 37 GHz. MIMO enables multiple layers of data transmission that utilize propagation channel diversity to increase channel capacity. The paper presents a MIMO channel sounding system design, empirical data, and MIMO channel capacity limitations compared with the classic Shannon theory. The IEEE

November 7, 2024

Dr. Jason Rupe Elected as 2025 President of IEEE Reliability Society

Dr. Jason Rupe, a distinguished technologist at CableLabs, has been elected to lead the IEEE Reliability Society as its president in 2025. This position highlights Dr. Rupe’s expertise, positioning him at the helm of a global organization dedicated to advancing reliability in technology and systems. As president, Dr. Rupe will steer the society’s Administrative and Executive Committees, directing operations and initiatives to further strengthen IEEE’s contributions to reliability engineering and innovation. With a Ph.D. from Texas A&M, Dr. Rupe brings a wealth of experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles at notable

November 4, 2024

CableLabs VP Debrecht to Speak on Application-Level QoE Panel at Fyuz 2024

David Debrecht, vice president of wireless technologies at CableLabs, will be featured on a panel at the Fyuz 2024 conference, held from November 11-13 at The Convention Centre in Dublin. Debrecht will join industry leaders on Tuesday, November 12, for the "Application-Level QoE Birds of a Feather Session" at 14:00-15:30 local time. Sponsored by Meta, this session will explore the quality of experience (QoE) at the application level, offering attendees insights into optimizing user satisfaction in wireless technologies. Fyuz 2024 brings together experts to discuss advancements in open and disaggregated solutions, AI and emerging business models. Visit Fyuz's official site for

October 28, 2024

Dr. Curtis Knittle Joins New Broadband Forum Executive Advisory Board

CableLabs is pleased to announce that its Vice President of Wired Technologies, Dr. Curtis Knittle, has been invited to join the Broadband Forum Executive Advisory Board (EAB) for a 24-month term. The new EAB will ensure that the future investment needs of service providers are addressed and greater value is ultimately delivered to residential and business subscribers. The EAB will advise the Board of Directors to help the organization and the broader broadband industry gain new insights to pinpoint industry challenges and explore new market opportunities. Additionally, the EAB will ensure that Broadband Forum continues to empower and provide relevancy