24 05, 2023

UTSC

2023-07-07T21:52:56-04:00May 24th, 2023|

Welcome, Brady Volpe and John Downey will dive into the world of UTSC (Upstream Triggered Spectrum Capture) for return path monitoring in a DAA world, how cable operators can harness these game-changing technologies. Join us as we discuss the latest updates on UTSC and PNM. Whether you're a cable operator looking to stay ahead of the competition or a curious tech enthusiast eager to learn about the next generation of broadband technology, this video is a must-watch! this video is a must-watch! Brady Volpe and special guest John

23 02, 2023

Why should PNM be on your mind?

2023-02-23T13:29:46-05:00February 23rd, 2023|

Why should PNM be on your mind? Discover the power of PNM in this informative panel discussion with industry leaders Brady Volpe, Jason Rupe of CableLabs, and Larry Wolcott of Comcast. Learn why PNM should be top of mind for anyone in the tech industry and the numerous benefits it offers. Tune in now and gain valuable insights from the experts in this must-watch video! Be sure to join and ask your own questions in the live chat! Topics: 0:00 Inro 2:15 What is FMECA 5:00 Where FMECA

20 02, 2018

Full Duplex DOCSIS

2020-04-02T12:23:26-04:00February 20th, 2018|

Putting the symmetry in DOCSIS and enabling increased bandwidth and speed.  Why does symmetry matter you ask, especially in broadband? Well you have symmetry in fiber. Big deal, right? Yes, now FDX allows for coax to do something that it could never do before, have symmetry just like fiber. So FDX continues the alphabet soup of our industry but through symmetry allows for increased broadband and speed in coax. So let’s take another bite of the alphabet soup together. In my last article I covered remote PHY (R-PHY)

14 02, 2018

There’s an app for that…

2018-02-14T13:11:22-05:00February 14th, 2018|

DOCSIS 3.1 has gone from concept to silicon.  Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) is emerging as a staple in the industry, and we are seeing the cable rapidly evolving into an app-driven industry.  It’s an exciting time to be in cable! In my last article I mentioned how ‘everything is becoming an app’.  This has been mentioned recently in numerous articles.  The typical subscriber - maybe even you - really likes the concept of apps.  Think of how Netflix has transformed our industry.  Netflix is really an app that

28 12, 2017
  • PNM Troubleshooting

PNM Further Enhances Troubleshooting in the New Age of Test Equipment in Broadband Cable

2021-08-16T10:26:01-04:00December 28th, 2017|

PNM Further Enhances Troubleshooting in the New Age of Test Equipment in Broadband Cable Happy Monday Everyone.  Today is December 18th and this is episode 34 of Get Your Tech On, our show on All Things DOCSIS.  I'm Brady Volpe, Founder of The Volpe Firm and Nimble This a true cable Geek.   With us is, John Downey, “the man of many thoughts and even more questions”.   John is also CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco Systems.   Ron Hranac meteor hunter and professional laser affinado.  In his spare time he

26 09, 2017
  • PNM Signal Leakage Tool

Proactive Network Maintenance and Signal Leakage Tools

2017-09-26T11:49:50-04:00September 26th, 2017|

A Field Study on Proactive Network Maintenance and Signal Leakage Tools The objective of the field study was to determine if a direct correlation exists specifically between Nimble This PNM drop, in home / near home data and leakage.  More specifically: What percentage of the time can Nimble This PNM data be used to proactively identify drop, near home / in home impairments that will have cable integrity issues that the subscriber will notice in the immediate future and these impairments can be located / fixed using ComSonics

15 03, 2017
  • Future Field Operations Technologies Cable

Future Field Operations Technologies Cable

2021-08-16T17:11:07-04:00March 15th, 2017|

Future Field Operations Technologies Cable What’s Coming in Field and Operations Technology with Comcast and Cisco Episode 26 of our show on All Things DOCSIS.  Hosted by Brady Volpe, Founder of The Volpe Firm and Nimble This.  Today we have a fantastic episode for you on Future Field Operations Technologies but first let me introduce our panelists for todays show: With us we have the John Downey, CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco Systems.  Larry Wolcott, Comcast Fellow in Operations Technology.  Finally, a man who needs little introduction, the esteemed

19 12, 2016

DOCSIS 3.1 Beating Expectations, Working and Ready for Service Now

2016-12-19T11:18:36-05:00December 19th, 2016|

DOCSIS 3.1 Beating Expectations, Working and Ready for Service Now At this years SCTE Cable Tec Expo, several large MSOs, such as Comcast, made statements that DOCSIS 3.1 is working and it is working with great results.  Only the downstream OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing) portion is currently supported in DOCSIS 3.1 CMTSs.  Upstream OFDMA (orthogonal frequency division multiple access) is supported in the CPE side (aka cable modems), but only one CMTS vendor has support for upstream OFDMA.  This is really not considered a show stopper, however.

14 12, 2016
  • Get Your Tech On | The Industry's #1 DOCSIS Podcast

DOCSIS 3.1 Downstream and Upstream

2021-08-16T18:43:42-04:00December 14th, 2016|

DOCSIS 3.1 Downstream and Upstream Testing and Throughput Episode 24 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm, this video / podcast has a focus on the DOCSIS 3.1 downstream and upstream with  a practical review of the latest advancements in DOCSIS 3.1 and practical applications in production systems.  Guests include John Downey, CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco Systems, Jeff Riddel, Solutions Architect at Cisco Systems and Jason Miller Technical Marketing Engineer at Cisco Systems. Hello Everyone.  Today is November 17th and this is episode 24 of our shows on

12 09, 2016
  • Get Your Tech On | The Industry's #1 DOCSIS Podcast

Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) with Larry Wolcott, Leader at Comcast’s Next Gen Technology Group

2021-08-16T19:52:13-04:00September 12th, 2016|

Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) with Larry Wolcott, Leader at Comcast’s Next Gen Operations Technology Group Episode 23 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm, this podcast will focus on Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) and the next generation in technology in 2016 and a peak of what is to come in 2017. Guest John Downey, CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco Systems.  Special Guest Larry Wolcott, Leader at Comcast’s Next Gen Operations Technology Group.  Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) Transcription So in our show today we going to have a lot of discussions around proactive

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