19 11, 2024
  • HFC networks

How HFC Networks Keep Up with Today’s Broadband Demands: Amplifiers, Coax, and More!

2024-11-19T08:36:46-05:00November 19th, 2024|

Brady Volpe and John Downey dive into the SCTE TechExpo24 paper, “HFC - The Gift That Keeps on Giving?” by Dr. L. Alberto Campos and CableLabs. Get ready for an exciting breakdown of the current state of HFC networks and architectures—this is one episode you won’t want to miss! We’re kicking things off with a discussion on tap values and the mystery of why they start high and go lower. Ever wondered what the most common tap value is? Tune in to find out! Then, we’ll dig

15 10, 2024

DOCSIS 3.1 & 4.0 Demos, AI Insights, and vCMTS Innovations from SCTE TechExpo24

2024-11-19T08:46:09-05:00October 15th, 2024|

Welcome to another legendary episode of Get Your Tech On! Join Brady Volpe and John Downey as they break down all the hottest trends and innovations from SCTE TechExpo24. This episode dives into what’s new with DOCSIS 3.1, DOCSIS 4.0, and real-world demos showcasing 9.8 Gbps down and 3.7 Gbps up. We also explore the latest vCMTS vendor, smart auto-balancing amplifiers, AI’s growing role in cable tech, and the future of HFC equipment. Plus, we analyze some of the legendary technical papers from the show, including insights

5 09, 2024
  • 100th

Upcoming Tech in Our 100th Episode and DOCSIS 3.1

2024-11-12T14:31:32-05:00September 5th, 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 that will be featured at SCTE Cable Expo 2024. PNM Live and Your network is talking to you - Listen! https://volpefirm.com/blog-2/ Links / Upcoming events: https://volpefirm.com/broadband-event/ Thank you for your time today. This was a great episode.  Episode 101 is next You can watch us live or recorded on Youtube or listen to us on your favorite

2 11, 2021
  • SCTE EXPO 2021

SCTE EXPO 2021 Wrap-up

2024-11-21T13:37:28-05:00November 2nd, 2021|

In this episode Brady Volpe of Nimble This and The Volpe Firm, and John Downey of Cisco discuss the best of SCTE EXPO 2021 The discussion is on all things DOCSIS. Tips, suggestions and recommendations. Another power hour of cable. The best of SCTE EXPO 2021: SCTE EXPO 2021 wrap up Exceptional show, watch till November 14th 2021 SCTE EXPO 2021 papers on NCTAtechnicalpapers.com SCTE presentations on SCTE EXPO 2021 site Brady's presentations: You can catch Brady Volpe In the following sessions Advanced Analytics 1 of 3:

25 10, 2017
  • New Tech in Cable SCTE EXPO 2017 recap

New Tech in Cable and SCTE EXPO 2017 Recap

2021-08-16T15:22:27-04:00October 25th, 2017|

New Tech in Cable TV and Broadband plus SCTE EXPO 2017 Recap Happy Monday Everyone.  Today is October 23rd and this is episode 32 of Get Your Tech On, our show on All Things DOCSIS.  I'm Brady Volpe, Founder of The Volpe Firm and Nimble This.   With us is, John Downey, the man who brought “the human gun show” to cable.   John is also CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco Systems, welcome John and Mia Colabrese a commoner among cable greats. Today’s episode will cover the topic of what’s

4 10, 2017
  • Virtual CCAP

Virtual CCAP in the “hic et nunc”

2021-08-16T15:27:48-04:00October 4th, 2017|

Virtual CCAP in the "hic et nunc" No that isn't Klingon Happy Friday Everyone.  Today is September 29 and this is episode 31 of Get Your Tech On, our show on All Things DOCSIS with a focus on Virtual CCAP today.  I'm Brady Volpe, Founder of The Volpe Firm and Nimble This.   With us is, John Downey, the flavor of cable.   John is also CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco Systems, welcome John.   Special guest Asaf Matatyaou, Vice President, Solutions and Product Management, Cable Edge Business at Harmonic.  Who

26 07, 2016
  • SCTE North Country

DOCSIS 3.1 and PNM SCTE North Country

2022-01-07T11:35:02-05:00July 26th, 2016|

If you live in Minnesota and are a member of the SCTE North Country, Brady Volpe will be speaking on DOCSIS 3.1 and PNM at 10 am in Minneapolis for their vendor days. http://www.sctenorthcountry.com Upcoming events can be seen under Broadband Events. Previous events can be seen under the blog. If you are watching this on youtube please hit the subscribe button! Let us know what you think and remember to share! You can find slides at the bottom of the page and some on slideshare. Find out

14 12, 2015
  • Get Your Tech On

Operational Challenges – DOCSIS CMTS Challenges to Operators

2021-08-17T08:04:36-04:00December 14th, 2015|

Operational Challenges in Cable - CMTS Challenges to Operators Episode 17 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm and Nimble This.  Guest John Downey and Steve William TWC Director, Access Network Planning, Design & Operations.  Steve is also a huge supporter of the SCTE, having served as on a number of SCTE chapter and National board positions and is currently serving on our SCTE Board of Directors.  Hello Steve and thanks so much for your support of the SCTE and to our industry.  We will also cover operational challenges

22 10, 2015
  • Get Your Tech On

DOCSIS 3.1, PNM – SCTE CABLE TECH EXPO REVIEW 2015

2021-08-17T08:11:20-04:00October 22nd, 2015|

DOCSIS 3.1, PNM - SCTE CABLE TECH EXPO REVIEW 2015 Episode 16 is hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm and Nimble This with guest John Downey of CISCO systems. Discussion Highlights today we have news, updates from the Cable Tec Expo last week in New Orleans.  And we want to bring our listeners the highlights from the show. Topics today include DOCSIS 3.1, PNM and SCTE In the NEWS SCTE Cable Tec Expo is less than two months away in New Orleans Presentation using FBC DOCSIS 3.1 Proactive Network

16 09, 2015

SCTE Central Florida DOCSIS 3.1 PNM Presentation

2022-01-07T11:35:19-05:00September 16th, 2015|

DOCSIS 3.1 & Proactive Network Maintenance – New Technologies & Tools Special Guest Speaker - Tech Sessions Brady Volpe - DOCSIS 3.1 and PNM Speaking at 10 am and 1 pm VENDOR SHOW – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612 - Tech Sessions and SCTE Certification Testing Available – SCTE CENTRAL FL CHAPTER- ANNUAL FISHING TRIP, GOLF TOURNAMENT, CABLES GAMES AND VENDOR SHOW Upcoming events can be seen under Broadband Events. Previous events can be seen under the blog. If you are

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