A high-impact framework advancing connectivity for all
These key themes and focus areas will collectively benefit the industry by driving competitiveness, scale and alignment while also cultivating technologies for the future.
The CableLabs Technology Vision
Driving technology development & Innovation for the Broadband industry
Entering a new era
Gone are the days of focusing primarily on speed. We are embarking on a new age of seamless experiences and networks that adapt to the needs of users and devices in real time. In setting a target for ubiquitous, context-aware connectivity and intelligent, adaptive networks, together we will drive new innovations that transform the connectivity experience.
Key Themes
The framework defines three key themes that encompass the scope of broadband technologies: Seamless Connectivity, Network Platform Evolution and Pervasive Intelligence, Security & Privacy. This offers a concise model for building adaptive networks.
Seamless Connectivity
A Context-Aware Network
Connectivity anywhere and from any device without concern for the access network technology or how the user is moving across the network. The network is context-aware and effectively invisible to the user or device while providing connectivity services that match the needs of the interaction.
Network Platform Evolution
Built for the Future
Innovations that will drive the most optimal network architectures for our members, ensuring optionality and unmatched flexibility while delivering seamless connectivity experiences to our users.
Pervasive Intelligence, Security & Privacy
Smart, Secure, Sustainable & Reliable
Intelligence at every point in the network to ensure high performance, reliability, security, and privacy for all users and devices in any connectivity context.
Technology Vectors
The following core areas focus on delivering network solutions that are flexible, reliable and capable of enabling new services and improved user experiences.
Network Evolution
Enabling newer generations of fixed and wireless networks (including HFC, PON and mobile), as well as network convergence, to enhance capacity, reduce latency and improve network flexibility.
Platform Evolution
Building adaptable platforms through cloud-based virtualization, edge computing and converged provisioning systems to ensure flexible service delivery and enable new network services for operations and applications.
Security Evolution
Ensuring network and customer data are protected, emphasizing zero trust principles, post-quantum cryptography and secure device management to address evolving security threats.
Differentiated Services
Offering unique, context-aware services through API-driven, interoperable architectures that enable seamless user experiences and introduce new revenue opportunities for operators.
Reliability & Experience
Enhancing customer experience through resilient network design, end-to-end latency optimization, and the use of AI for proactive maintenance and self-healing network capabilities.
Technology Policy
Supporting industry priorities in spectrum policy, security, energy efficiency, supply chain, AI and privacy.
Across the vectors, we provide
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Vendor Interoperability Solutions
Ensuring interoperability of components across a diverse vendor ecosystem to promote industry-leading solutions for network deployments
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Specifications & Standards
Facilitating the development of specifications and standards in collaboration with our members and the vendor community while protecting critical industry intellectual property
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