This event was originally held on August 27, 2024
and is now available for on demand viewing.T
Sponsor: AFL, Corning, Fujitsu
Duration: 1 Hour
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Summary
After years of anticipation, broadband-construction projects funded in whole or in part by the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program soon will be underway. As service providers and engineer/furnish/install (EF&I) contractors get closer to breaking ground on these historic projects, their preparation is now paramount. How prepared are these organizations to commence these projects, including their ability to comply with requirements administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)? This session, moderated by ISE magazine Executive Editor Joe Gillard, will provide information gathered from service providers and EF&I contractors about their plans, their perceptions, and their unanswered questions concerning building broadband networks to BEAD specifications.
After presenting data acquired from a survey of service providers and EF&I contractors, Joe Gillard will host a roundtable-style discussion with experts in the field of broadband system deployment. The discussion will cover topics including Build America Buy America (BABA), product specification and procurement, inventory management, network architecture considerations, talent/workforce issues and challenges, and project management. Attendees will learn best-practice approaches to BEAD implementation as well as practical tactics for ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency in BEAD-funded projects.
Speakers
Ryan O’Sullivan
Commercial Sales Director
AFL
Bob Whitman
VP, Global Market Development
Corning Optical Communications
Sponsored By
Dave Hawkins
VP Broadband SI
Fujitsu Network Communications
As Vice President of Broadband Systems Integration, Dave is responsible for designing, deploying and architecting innovative and reliable broadband networks and associated services that deliver successful business outcomes for our customers. Dave has been with Fujitsu for over 24 years and has held a variety of roles in manufacturing, engineering, sales, and services. Prior to Fujitsu, he worked at AT&T Consumer Products (formerly Western Electric) in development, engineering, and customer service. Outside of work, Dave enjoys spending time with his family at the lake and playing pickleball and various board games.
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