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    1. Webinars

    Building to BEAD—The Practical Implementation of Broadband Delivery

    As the long-awaited broadband-construction projects funded by the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program finally kick off, service providers and EF&I contractors are meticulously preparing to meet the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) requirements. In this session, ISE magazine Executive Editor Joe Gillard will reveal insights from industry experts, exploring key challenges and strategies for successful BEAD implementation, from compliance to efficient project management.

    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

    Ryan O’Sullivan
    Commercial Sales Director
    AFL

    Bob Whitman VP, Global Market Development Corning Optical Communications

    Bob Whitman
    VP, Global Market Development
    Corning Optical Communications

    Sponsored By

    Dave Hawkins VP Broadband SI Fujitsu Network Communications

    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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