DOCSIS Archives

20 06, 2024

Broadband Insights

Mia Colabrese2024-11-19T08:49:45-05:00June 20th, 2024|

Hosted by Brady Volpe, Founder of VolpeFirm and Chief Product Officer at OpenVault, and featuring John Downey, DOCSIS Sr. Industry Consultant, this livestream will focuses on cable / broadband hot topics such as: 👉 Reddit Rants and Raves: We'll dive into recent user feedback on Starlink and Google Fiber, straight from Reddit. 👉 CommScope's Big Move: What does their acquisition of Casa's vCMTS mean for the future of our networks? Link to CommScope article: https://www.lightreading.com/cable-technology/commscope-will-ride-one-vcmts-in-wake-of-casa-deal 👉 Low Latency DOCSIS: How this technology is revolutionizing real-time applications and boosting

7 05, 2024

Upgrading Your HFC Plant For The Next 5 Years

Mia Colabrese2024-11-12T14:32:59-05:00May 7th, 2024|

Upgrading Your HFC Plant For The Next 5 Years - the how, the why and the when - listen to uur latest episode of Get Your Tech On! Hosted by Brady Volpe, Founder of VolpeFirm and Chief Product Officer at OpenVault, and featuring John Downey, DOCSIS Sr. Industry Consultant, this livestream focuses on the technical aspects you should consider when looking to upgrade your HFC plant to last for the next five years. 85 MHz or 204 MHz or even higher? DAA? And more. We are going to

27 03, 2024

DOCSIS 3.1 understanding capacity calculator

Mia Colabrese2024-03-27T09:05:53-04:00March 27th, 2024|

Embark on an enlightening journey with our latest episode of Get Your Tech On! Hosted by Brady Volpe, Founder of VolpeFirm and Chief Product Officer at OpenVault, and featuring John Downey, DOCSIS Industry Technical Expert, this livestream is a treasure trove for cable and telecom enthusiasts. In this captivating episode, we unravel the complexities of DOCSIS 3.1 capacity issues and explore the best strategies to comprehend and maximize them: Topic Highlights: Estimating OFDM Capacity in DOCSIS 3.1 / 4.0: Discover the intricacies of estimating data capacity on an

26 02, 2024

DOCSIS 3.1 Deep Dive: OFDM vs. SC-QAM, Upstream Bonding, and Troubleshooting Tips

Mia Colabrese2024-04-26T11:12:26-04:00February 26th, 2024|

DOCSIS 3.1 extended with an eye on DOCSIS 4.0 :: Watch Brady Volpe – the founder of The Volpe Firm and the Chief Product Officer at OpenVault. By his side, the legendary John "Data Dynamo" Downey, a CMTS Guru whose knowledge of cable systems bends the very fabric of the internet. Together, they're diving deep into the cutting-edge tactics vendors are deploying to supercharge DOCSIS 3.1, tackling the Herculean task of managing the avalanche of data our subscribers send surging through DOCSIS networks. We'll shine a spotlight on

12 02, 2024

DOCSIS 3.1 Deep Dive: OFDM vs. SC-QAM, Upstream Bonding, and Troubleshooting Tips

Mia Colabrese2024-03-27T08:41:29-04:00February 12th, 2024|

Join us in this insightful episode of Get Your Tech On, where we delve deep into the intricacies of DOCSIS 3.1. Hosted by Brady Volpe, founder of VolpeFirm and Chief Product Officer at OpenVault, and featuring John Downey, Industry Technical Expert on DOCSIS, this livestream is a must-watch for anyone in the cable and telecommunications industry. In today's episode, we tackle some of the most pressing questions about DOCSIS 3.1: OFDM vs. SC-QAM Performance and Deployment: We start by exploring the key differences between OFDM and SC-QAM channels

20 11, 2023

DOCSIS 4 or stay with Docsis 3.1?

Mia Colabrese2023-11-29T15:01:09-05:00November 20th, 2023|

Step right into the electrifying next episode of "Get Your Tech On"! Get ready for a turbocharged livestream where we're diving headfirst into the magical world of DOCSIS 4.0 wizardry and the latest updates. Our fearless host, Brady Volpe, the tech maestro behind The Volpe Firm and now also Chief Product Sorcerer at OpenVault, is teaming up with the one and only John "Cable Cruncher" Downey, CMTS Jedi Master at Cisco Systems. Together, they're on a mission to unlock mind-bending strategies for conquering challenges that make others tremble.

8 08, 2023

Managing DOCSIS 3.1 Channel Bonding: Ensuring Optimal Performance

Mia Colabrese2023-08-08T16:50:41-04:00August 8th, 2023|

Welcome to another thrilling episode of "Get Your Tech On"! In this highly informative livestream, we delve into the realm of managing DOCSIS 3.1 channel bonding to ensure optimal performance in your HFC network. Join host Brady Volpe, founder of The Volpe Firm and Chief Product Officer of OpenVault, as he teams up with the brilliant John Downey, CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco Systems, to explore ingenious strategies for overcoming challenges with modems not bonding to OFDM / OFDMA channels and offloading traffic from SC-QAM channels. Discover the

17 07, 2023

Distortion, Signal Leakage, Codewords and more – Did you know?

Mia Colabrese2023-07-17T13:05:32-04:00July 17th, 2023|

Distortion, Signal Leakage, Codewords and more - Did you know? Part Two picks off from our last episode of "Did You Know? DOCSIS: Back to Basics and Clearing Misconceptions," part of our enlightening Back to Basics series. I'm Brady Volpe, your host and guide for this journey into the intriguing world of DOCSIS. In this episode, I'm joined by the esteemed Ron Hranac, who will be our guest presenter. So join us as we navigate this complex field, bringing you back to the fundamental basics of DOCSIS, and

5 07, 2023

SNR (RxMER) and DOCSIS 3.1 Modems

Mia Colabrese2023-07-05T16:32:25-04:00July 5th, 2023|

Welcome to another engaging episode of Get Your Tech On, titled "Your Questions, Our Answers: SNR (RxMER) and DOCSIS 3.1 Modems." In this episode, we delve into listener queries about DOCSIS technology, focusing on Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), RxMER, and the details of DOCSIS 3.1 modems. Our host, Brady Volpe, founder of NimbleThis and The Volpe Firm, is joined by the highly knowledgeable John Downey, CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco Systems. Together, they explore the intricacies of these complex topics, helping to shed light on the common RF issues

19 06, 2023

Did You Know? DOCSIS: Back to Basics and Clearing Misconceptions

Mia Colabrese2023-07-15T15:47:39-04:00June 19th, 2023|

Welcome to "Did You Know? DOCSIS: Back to Basics and Clearing Misconceptions," part of our enlightening Back to Basics series. I'm Brady Volpe, your host and guide for this journey into the intriguing world of DOCSIS. In this episode, I'm joined by the esteemed Ron Hranac, who will be our guest presenter. Together, Ron and I will embark on an exploration of DOCSIS, demystifying a wide range of topics and terminology. We'll start at the very beginning, answering questions like "What does MSO mean?" before diving deeper into