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

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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

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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

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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:

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4 11, 2020
  • SCTE EXPO Highlights

SCTE EXPO Highlights – What Rocked

2021-08-15T18:20:07-04:00November 4th, 2020|

This is episode 67 of Get Your Tech On, our show on All Things DOCSIS.  I'm Brady Volpe, Founder of The Volpe Firm and Nimble This. Join in the conversation with Brady Volpe as he explores the many ways cable operators can benefit from PNM and services. With John Downey CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco. In our Power Hour of Cable on All Things DOCSIS join us and drop your comments into the chat. Real world experiences discussed. Overview: Brain Teaser SCTE EXPO discussion - sessions Overview

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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

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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

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18 12, 2015
  • DOCSIS 3.1

Doubling Down on DOCSIS 3.1

2022-01-20T11:36:56-05:00December 18th, 2015|

Doubling Down on DOCSIS 3.1 DOCSIS 3.1 and PNM were hot topics at Cable Tec Expo in New Orleans and in most major publications and articles for 2015.  Comcast is the largest driver of DOCSIS 3.1, but my recommendations are that whether you are a tier 1, tier 2 or even tier 3 cable operator DOCSIS 3.1 should be on your roadmap.  Consumer behavior and technical innovations are leading factors behind this statement and I elaborate below. Consumer Behavior and the State of Internet Traffic Growth In May

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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

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