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January 23, 2024

CableLabs Releases Internet Routing Security Profile in Conjunction With NCTA-U.S. Government Event

CableLabs has released a “Cybersecurity Framework Profile for Internet Routing” that serves as a foundation for improving the security of the internet’s routing system. The Routing Security Profile (RSP) was released during an event co-hosted with NCTA, featuring technical experts and key government officials. The profile is an actionable and adaptable guide that enables Internet Service Providers (ISPs), enterprise networks, cloud service providers and organizations — large and small — to proactively identify risks and mitigate threats to enhance routing infrastructure security. Reliable and secure routing is essential for the connectivity of critical communications networks. The RSP was developed as

January 3, 2024

CableLabs Wraps Up Transformative Year of 10G Milestones

Five years after the broadband industry launched its 10G network initiative, progress in key areas is further cementing CableLabs’ leadership in future-ready broadband networks. The advancements in DOCSIS 4.0 technology, fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) adoption, Low Latency DOCSIS and coherent passive optical networking (CPON) moved the 10G platform closer to broad realization in 2023. CableLabs members also made strides toward 10G adoption, with broadband providers around the world beginning to deploy their own 10G networks or announcing their roadmaps to deployment. 10G is a combination of technologies capable of delivering faster symmetrical speeds, lower latencies, enhanced reliability and better security in a

December 22, 2023

CableLabs Distinguished Technologist, Debbie Fitzgerald, discusses energy efficiency at CES 2024

For over 50 years, CES has been the global stage for innovation, shining a spotlight on how technology helps people tackle the world’s most pressing problems. Join CableLabs distinguished technologist, Debbie Fitzgerald, at the Venetian in Las Vegas on January 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. for a special panel discussion on how the industry is adapting to make products more energy efficient. For more information, please visit CES Sessions & Events.

December 11, 2023

The Verge Explores L4S Standard’s Potential for Lowering Latency and Improving the Internet Experience

In this article from the technology news website, The Verge, the Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput (L4S) internet standard is discussed. CableLabs has been instrumental in developing L4S which focuses on one of the tenets of 10G, lower latency. The article highlights CableLabs’ collaboration with industry leaders on the standard to ensure compatibility and optimal performance of applications and equipment. By minimizing packet queuing time, L4S can enable faster webpage loading, smoother video calls and improved gaming experiences. To learn more about L4S and its potential, read the article on The Verge.

December 6, 2023

CableLabs Vice President of Product Strategy and Insights Named Among CableFax’s Most Powerful Woman

CableFax has awarded Anju Ahuja, vice president of product strategy and insights for CableLabs, one of its Most Powerful Women. Her influence and expertise within the telecommunications industry are recognized with this honor, which celebrates outstanding women from across all departments and areas of expertise.

December 1, 2023

CableLabs’ Innovation Video Wins Viddy Gold Award

CableLabs has been recognized as a Viddy Awards 2023 Gold Winner for the video “Advancing Together: Innovation Flourishes in Our Labs.” The award-winning video, created by CableLabs’ Digital Media Producer Aabriti Shrestha, highlights our state-of-the-art facilities, which drive co-innovation for the entire broadband industry. The international competition is administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) and honors video excellence in the digital world. This year, the AMCP received more than 2,500 entries from the United States, Canada and 22 other countries. Entries come from video production companies, cable and broadcast television operations, advertising, design, digital and public relations firms, corporate communication

November 30, 2023

How CableLabs’ Technologies Are Reducing Latency and Improving Broadband Reliability

If you work from home, you likely rely on your broadband network, and we have good news for you! CableLabs has been working on reducing latency in the network. Latency is of increasing importance to broadband subscribers that work from home. In fact, these subscribers are not only aware of network latency, they also rank latency as one of the top considerations in making broadband-purchasing decisions. What is latency? Latency is the lag between data being sent and received from your device and the greater internet. It occasionally happens because of your application data getting slowed in the line or

November 29, 2023

CableLabs Lead Engineer for Wireless Technologies to Speak at 6G Evolution Summit

Mohammed Zourob, CableLabs’ lead engineer of wireless technologies, will speak about 6G and Energy Efficiency at the virtual event, 6G Evolution Summit, on December 13, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Sustainability is essential for future releases of wireless generations. Mohammed’s presentation will focus on how 6G will allow growth in the number of wireless intelligent devices while creating a greener and less wasteful ecosystem. Please visit the Summit website for the full agenda and registration information.

November 28, 2023

CableLabs Director of Wireless Technologies to Speak on Two Panels at the Open RAN North America Conference

CableLabs’ director of wireless technologies, Mark Poletti, will speak on two panels at the Open RAN North America conference in Dallas on December 6 and 7, 2023. This year’s convention focuses on the future of open RAN and how it is poised to transform telecommunications. Mark will discuss how private networks are boosting open RAN evolution (Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m. CST) and scaling open RAN with interoperability and performance testing (Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. CST). For more information on Mark’s sessions, please visit his profile on the Open RAN North America conference website.