2025 Roundtable
Roundtable Discussion • Wed at 1pm
Join us at the 2025 TCEI EXPO for an insightful roundtable discussion on AI, the network edge, and the increasing demand for bandwidth.
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Presented by:
🔹 Mike Moore – Dell
🔹 Ric Piper – Intel
🔹 Ely Compean – SBC Services
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In today’s evolving business landscape, AI-driven digital transformation is redefining how service providers and enterprises operate. This session will explore:
✅ The key business and technology drivers behind AI’s impact on networks
✅ How the shift to edge computing is reshaping service delivery
✅ The growing bandwidth demand and its implications for providers
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💰 Exclusive Opportunity: End-user providers attending the session will have a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship!
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Don’t miss this chance to gain industry insights and network with key leaders. We look forward to seeing you there!
Technical Seminars
Technical Seminars will be offered on Wednesday, April 2 at 10am and 11am. Participants have the chance to win Cash Prizes for attending the seminars. Logos represent our Event and Platinum Sponsors.
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10 am Sessions
AirSonics
Subscription-Free Plume Wi-Fi?
While vendors flock to subscription-based services, AirSonics pioneers a different path. As a result of overwhelming feedback from community service providers [CSPs], AirSonics curated a revolutionary and compelling Managed Wi-Fi offering. Based on Plume’s Adapt, Frontline NOC, and HomePass app, CapExpress delivers a subscription-free service at an attractive price.
We’ll also cover the only OpenSync-certified outdoor AP and fully interoperable XGS-PON ONTs at a double-take price.
EXFO
Accelerating FTTH Rollouts: Scalable, Automated Solutions to Overcome Challenges
Fiber network operators face mounting pressure to deploy FTTH infrastructure faster while navigating critical workforce and budget shortages. With demand for skilled fiber technicians rising 20% in 2023 alone (BLS), traditional testing and validation methods often lead to inefficiencies, high activation failure rates (up to 30%), and costly rework
This session will explore how connected test instruments, automated workflows, and real-time data visibility enable operators to streamline every phase of FTTH deployment—from construction to activation and beyond. Discover how integrating field testing, cloud-hosted automation, and remote fiber monitoring can ensure compliance, reduce activation failures by up to 70%, and cut overall deployment time by 35%.
KGPCo.
25G Future-Proofing your PON Network with KGPCo & Nokia
KGPCo and Nokia will discuss importance of future-proofing your network to stay ahead of the competition. The race to be the first offer a new technology to customers is always a never-ending battle. Nokia will go over the equipment needed and stories of our 25G trials and deployments. Design and build your network for today to meet the demands of tomorrow.
National Power
Generators: The Last Line of Defense
Join us for "Generators: The Last Line of Defense," presented by National Power, where we delve into the critical role of generators in maintaining power during natural disasters such as storms and hurricanes. In the telecommunications industry, reliable power is essential to keep telephone, wireless, Wi-Fi, and CATV services operational. When telecom batteries deplete, generators become indispensable in ensuring these vital communication channels remain active. This presentation will highlight how generators support continuous connectivity, safeguarding both emergency responses and everyday communications. National Power represents Generac Industrial generators, but we install and maintain all brands. Don't miss this opportunity to understand the importance of generators in protecting our telecom infrastructure during crises.
NETCON LLC
Innovative Strategies for Datacenter and Tower Operations
In this webinar we will present how Netcon Americas is applying innovative technologies to optimize operations and maintenance processes for the management of datacenters and telecommunication towers. It will cover tools like Digital Twins for creating virtual models, AI analytics, and programmatic drones with lidar for detailed inspections.
For datacenters, the seminar will discuss how an integrated digital twin model enables real-time analytics on floor space, rack utilization, energy consumption, heat dissipation, and CO2 emissions.
For tower management, the focus is on detailed inventory and anomaly detection using AI tools. Technologies like drones with lidar and vision recognition help inspect hard-to-reach areas, supporting effective maintenance strategies and ensuring structural integrity.
Oldcastle Infrastructure
A Practical Guide For Selecting Hand Holes, Vaults, NID Enclosures, and Media Panels
This educational program is for engineers, construction managers, and technicians with information for selecting enclosures for communication networks. Participants will learn about the applicable industry standards and best practices for selecting the appropriate enclosures for building FTTH networks. The program will cover plastic and polymer concrete enclosures for grade-level access points, plastic NID enclosures for subscriber demarcation points, and interior wall-mount media panels.
PSI
Light up Every MDU/Apartment Subscriber "Gigabit Broadband without Rewiring"
This seminar introduces PSI & Positron. Attendees will gain insight on how to leverage existing coax or copper in MDUs, Apartments, Trailer parks to offer 1.7gig per enduser customer up to 250meters without having to replace existing cabling infrastructure.
We’ll explore the Positron Solution (Headend GAM, CPE), its purpose, key benefits, and ideal applications for modern connectivity challenges. The session will also provide an overview of the versatile GAM Solution Family, designed to address diverse deployment needs. Finally, real-world examples will illustrate the GAM’s practical impact and success in various networking scenarios.
Light Brigade
Top 5 Mistakes We See and How to Avoid Them
With higher data rates and faster speeds, proper installation and testing is more critical than ever before. We have seen it all -- the good, the bad, and the ugly. Whether forgotten, unintentionally overlooked, or simply not known, these common errors can spell disaster for not only timelines and budgets but the long-term reliability of critical systems. We will highlight the potential pitfalls and discuss proper methodologies to avoid them. This session will discuss the five major areas of network problems as they apply to fiber infrastructure. The focus and examples discussed will be focused on in-building, however, the same principles equally apply to outside plant infrastructure. We will break down the top five areas and discuss the common mistakes, potential hidden pitfalls, and how to address and avoid them. Areas of focus include contamination, common loss testing mistakes, improper polarity, mistakes using an OTDR, and general installation issues, including labeling, routing, and more.
11 am Sessions
Cisco
Comtrend
Corning
Cisco 10G (XGS) Routed PON simplifies the network with a pluggable form factor Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) on Cisco Access and Aggregation Routers that converges ethernet and PON services. The Cisco Routed PON Solution replaces the need for a dedicated PON chassis with a multiservice router, increasing flexibility and reducing network CAPEX, footprint, and power consumption.
OpenPON: The Better Choice for Affordable, Scalable Fiber Networks—Here’s Why It Matters for Service Providers
Attendees will learn how industry-wide OpenPON-based architectural solutions provide new flexible, scalable, and future-proof alternatives to traditional proprietary systems. These solutions empower service providers to select best-in-class components that align with their unique needs. The presentation will highlight the key benefits of OpenPON, including cost savings, simplified network management, enhanced scalability for growing networks, and compatibility with a wide range of hardware and software. It's an ideal session for service providers aiming to optimize and expand their broadband deployment strategies.
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Innovative Solutions That Reduce Labor and Connect Communities Faster
We are experiencing un-precedented times with amount of funding the various levels of government in North America have committed to closing the digital divide, many of these have requirements to provide service by specific timelines.
In this presentation, we will provide an overview of Fiber Broadband product innovations, field engineering tools and equipment that reduce labor hours and connect communities quicker.
The attendee will learn about the various innovations and how they can help off- set some of the labor challenges. The speaker has firsthand experience in using many of these solutions from his previous experience in delivering Fiber Broadband networks to hundreds of communities.
FONCS
Everything you need to know about flat drop cable
During this session we will be talking about important considerations you need to know before choosing the best flat drop for your application
Cable design
Pole hardware
NESC and SPAN conditions
Dry or Gel when to use
Toneable or non toneable
Choosing the right cable presentations
How to reduce the labor cost for installing?
INNO Instrument America Inc
Optimizing Infrastructure Management with Cloud-Based Solutions
Cloud-based management solutions are transforming how telecommunication infrastructures are installed and maintained. By integrating connected devices like fusion splicers and test measurement tools, these platforms provide real-time data insights and streamlined workflows. Advanced mechanisms ensure that devices operate at peak performance, maintaining 100% availability while guiding field installers to maximize efficiency. This approach enhances accuracy and minimizes downtime, helping operators and subcontractors reduce operational costs. Discover how cloud-based technologies are setting new standards for quality management and cost-effectiveness in the telecom infrastructure and the fiber installation.
Line-Scape
Marking the Future: The Rise of Digital Locate™ Technology
The days of relying solely on paint and flags for utility locating are fading. Digital Locate™ technology is revolutionizing the industry, bringing precision, efficiency, and real-time data to excavation projects. By leveraging cutting-edge mapping, AI-driven analysis, and cloud-based reporting, companies can reduce human error, streamline compliance, and enhance safety on every dig.
NISC
Work Management Solutions
Join Cathy Fuller, Technical Sales Consultant, as she walks you through the innovative solutions from NISC designed to simplify the work of CSRs, dispatchers, and technicians. In this session, we’ll explore how to set up workflows that automatically direct tasks to the right departments, streamlining processes like staking, drops, and installations. Learn how tools like Smart Schedule and AppSuite can help efficiently schedule and assign important tasks, ensuring that valuable information reaches the right team members at the right time.
NOKIA
IP Network Architecture for Residential Broadband Services”
Residential subscribers demand for high bandwidth is growing fast and the network should be able to adapt and evolve to delivery it at the same pace. This session will cover all the IP network design aspects from the middle-mile/transport layer all the way to the core functions such as BNG, CGNAT, Peering and Security (DDoS).
RYAN
How to best position your network by
improving your ROI with tax minimization
Trying to figure out communications taxes in Texas will likely have you reaching for your coffee, calculator and pain relievers! Texas has the dubious distinction of being particularly challenging from a calculation perspective due to a multitude of telecommunication taxes and fees assessed by federal, state and local governments.
With this session, you’ll receive a primer of what drives and dictates your property tax assessments over the next couple of months and what action you can take in minimizing it. In addition, pending legislation may make lessen your burden in reclaiming applicable sales and use taxes.