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September 28, 2023

CableLabs’ Thomas Nogues to moderate panel on the Broadband World Forum stage

Don’t miss the Network X 2023 panel about AI, IoT and Big Data adding more value to the smart home. Thomas Nogues, executive director at CableLabs, will moderate a 30-minute discussion on October 24th in Paris that includes: AI-driven features that improve user experience and allow for greater personalization & automation Collecting and managing the utilization data of consumers – striking a balance Successful use cases of AI, IoT and Big Data Analytics in the smart home For more information, please visit the Network X 2023 agenda.

August 18, 2023

CableLabs’ Dr. Zhensheng “Steve” Jia selected to speak at the 2023 Optical Network Summit

CableLabs’ fellow, Dr. Zhensheng “Steve” Jia, has been invited to speak at this year’s Optical Network Summit. The event, organized by Fierce Telecom, will address the growing demand for reliable internet and the commercialization of 5G. Dr. Jia’s session, “The Evolution of Coherent Pluggable Optics — The State of Play of 100g, 400g and 800g,” will take place on August 29, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m ET and will focus on the current state of coherent pluggable optics and its importance in evolution strategies. For more information and to register to attend, please visit the Optical Network Summit website.

August 16, 2023

Dr. Curtis Knittle of CableLabs to Discuss “How Fiber Goes Further” at Fiber Connect 2023

CableLabs’ vice president of wired technologies, Dr. Curtis Knittle, will speak at Fiber Broadband Association’s Fiber Connect Conference 2023. Dr. Knittle will participate in the Fiber Frenzy breakout session panel within the “MSO Mandate: How Fiber Goes Further” track. The event will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from August 20, 2023, to August 23, 2023. Dr. Knittle’s session will take place on August 22, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. ET. For more information and to register to attend, please visit the Fiber Connect Conference website.

June 21, 2023

CableLabs Named an Honoree for 2023 The FAXIES Awards

CableLabs is pleased to announce that it is an Honoree for CableFax’s 2023 The FAXIES award program, which recognizes excellence in public relations & marketing across the industry. CableLabs is proud to share this distinction with its public relations agency of record, Comprise. CableLabs is recognized in the “Audience Engagement & Experience” track alongside companies like ESPN, NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery and more, and is an Honoree in the “Contest/Sweepstakes/Promo” category for its work in creating and executing The 10G Challenge. To learn more about the 10G Challenge, please visit: https://www.10gplatform.com/10g-challenge.

June 21, 2023

Groundbreaking Initiative From CableLabs and TIP Sets Standard for Future of Wi-Fi

CableLabs and the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) community announced the results of its groundbreaking collaboration. Poised to shake up the Wi-Fi landscape, the organizations have launched the latest version of OpenWiFi, an innovative open-source platform, as well as CableLabs’ OpenWiFi Community Lab to lower network costs and enhance interoperability. The project’s open source-based Wi-Fi architecture enables multi-vendor, managed Wi-Fi networks. OpenWiFi is a community-developed, open-source platform that supports OpenRoaming, a service that enables an automatic and secure global Wi-Fi experience. The platform enables device login via MAC addresses through MPSK and allows for greater access to new strategic business opportunities in industries like

June 13, 2023

CableLabs’ Dr. Curtis Knittle to Present at Next-Gen PON 2023: Pushing the Boundaries of Broadband

CableLabs' Vice President of Wired Technologies, Dr. Curtis Knittle, will be speaking at the highly anticipated digital symposium, Next-Gen PON 2023: Pushing the Boundaries of Broadband. This virtual event, organized by Light Reading, will take place on Thursday, June 22, 2023, and will feature industry leaders discussing the development, deployment and delivery of advanced PON (Passive Optical Network) technologies. Dr. Knittle’s session, Beyond Speeds & Feeds, will include a discussion on what the next-gen PON variants will deliver and enable, new services and capabilities expected to emerge and how they might be deployed and more. For more information and to

June 6, 2023

DOCSIS® 4.0 Certification Available

CableLabs and Kyrio are pleased to announce the availability of CableLabs Certification for DOCSIS 4.0 cable modems. This certification is an essential component of ensuring interoperability, maintaining quality standards, and instilling customer confidence. Starting June 26, manufacturers will be able to submit cable modems for DOCSIS 4.0 compliance testing. To learn more, you’re welcome to attend our informational Zoom session on Wednesday, June 28, at 11:00 am MDT. During this event, you’ll be able to review the details of the DOCSIS 4.0 Certification Program and participate in a Q&A. No registration is required. Please use this link.

June 5, 2023

Tom Williams Selected for Cable TV Pioneers Class of 2023

Congratulations to CableLabs’ Tom Williams and SCTE’s Steve Harris on their induction into the esteemed Cable TV Pioneers Class of 2023! This well-deserved recognition highlights their significant contributions that have had a profound impact on the cable broadband industry, driving advancements that transform the way we connect. Their pioneering spirit and commitment to excellence are an inspiration to us all. Read more about the class of 2023 here.

May 18, 2023

CableLabs’ Bernardo Huberman to present at IEEE International Conference on Communications

Bernardo Huberman, renowned physicist and expert on quantum networks, and Fellow & VP of CableLabs Next-Gen Systems, will present “Quantum Networks” during the “Communications for New Computing Paradigms” session at the upcoming IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) in Rome, Italy, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. The conference will focus on "Sustainable Communications for Renaissance" and will feature a range of technical symposia, tutorials, and workshops. In addition, the event will also have an industry program that includes keynote speeches and panel discussions from industry leaders, government officials and technological exhibits. Huberman’s session on quantum networks will surely be a