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Insights from CommScope’s leading minds on connectivity today and tomorrow

 
At CommScope, we push the boundaries of technology to create the world’s most advanced networks. Our global team of innovators are always hard at work, staying ahead of trends and leading the conversation on the future of network connectivity.

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‘Your Now and Next’ Videocast

“Your Now and Next: ‘Succeeding in the Virtual Classroom’ explores the barriers to learning, the impact of the digital divide, the global opportunities connectivity presents, and the role of rapid virtualization in the future of learning. In this videocast, we look at the importance of connection and how it enhances education -- both now and next -- as we explore the future of connectivity in education.

Our host is Lauren Maillian, CEO of digital undivided, the social startup that leverages data and advocacy to catalyze economic growth and success for Black and Latinx women entrepreneurs. Panelists include Jalen Rose, former NBA player, ABC/ESPN Analyst and founder of the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, and Dr. Anne Marie Imafidon, founder and CEO of Stemettes, a social enterprise promoting women in STEM careers.

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The Enterprise Source

Information about the now and next of connectivity infrastructure for the enterprise

 
Whether you’re upgrading an office LAN, deploying intelligent cellular and Wi-Fi solutions, or adding more capacity in a data center, this resource area is for you.

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Building a digital society

We are evolving today’s communications landscape to meet challenges and explore exciting new opportunities.
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Connecting Communities with Public Wi-Fi – Where there’s will, there’s a Way

Learn how Ruckus has partnered with solution providers to provide solutions to help address and close the digital divide in one rural community in Texas.
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Rethinking your 5G infrastructure expansion

CommScope's Femi Oshiga, Vice President Sales, Service Providers, MEA & APAC, shares insights into how although the COVID-19 pandemic brought some disruption to wireless operator rollouts, the race to 5G has not slowed down.
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Reviving the hospitality industry by plugging into connectivity

With travellers harbouring higher expectations on personalized services as travelling resumes, the adoption of new technologies will be vital for the revival of the hospitality sector, says Sanjiv Verma, vice president, Ruckus Networks, APAC, CommScope.

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Poll Finds Feds View Network Speed, Data Privacy Key 5G Benefits

Federal agencies are exploring 5G’s implications for their missions, from taking defense technologies to the next level to improving telehealth visits for veterans. To explore sentiments around how federal government employees view their agency’s 5G progress, GBC conducted a brief survey with 116 federal government employees.
5G, IoT, AI/ML and Remote Work Will Continue to Push Data Centers Forward Through 2022: Here’s How

In 2021, we saw an acceleration in migration to the cloud, and more edge data centers being built. IoT and “smart everything” is driving the move to the cloud, and IoT use will continue to skyrocket. CommScope’s Ernie Pickens blogs about data center trends in 2022 and beyond.
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Our 2022 Predictions for Home Networks

What can we expect in 2022 for the connected home and the consumers who live, learn, work, and play there? In this blog, Charles Cheevers showcases the technology vectors that CommScope’s Home Networks business sees as driving consumer adoption in 2022 and beyond.
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Emphasizing Experience in 2022 for Venue and Campus Networks

2022 will see a refinement of trends that were born in the COVID era. Educational institutions, public venues, offices and hotels will all need faster, more robust wired and wireless networks to support their various initiatives. CommScope’s Bart Giordano blogs on the impact of enhancing experience through digital capabilities.
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Predictions for the Future of Broadband Networks

The global response to COVID-19, building momentum in network investments, and continued innovation in broadband technology are all contributing to the next phase of evolution in broadband. CommScope’s Tom Cloonan and Ric Johnsen blog on six areas that will steer this evolution in 2022.
How 5G Will Impact Network Operators in 2022

Looking to 2022, we’ll see renewed focus on the growth of 4G and time spent on evaluating the most pragmatic ways to add capacity and capability into 5G deployment plans. CommScope’s Farid Firouzbakht blogs about three major trends in the market for the coming year.
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Bringing Wi-Fi to Disconnected Communities: Q&A with Al Brown, SmartWAVE Technologies

CommScope’s RUCKUS® partnered with SmartWAVE Technologies and Insight Enterprises to bring connectivity to Hidalgo County, Texas, where one-third of families live below the poverty line. Mittal Parekh’s blog highlights his conversation with Al Brown, SmartWAVE Technologies who shares insight on the largest free public Wi-Fi network in the U.S.
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Leading 5G with Efficient Small Cell Densification

As 5G rollouts gather steam, the deployment is driving the surge for small cells, and it is estimated there will be 1.56 million private 5G small cells deployed by 2027. Matt Morris shares more in this blog how you can realize the full benefits when deploying 5G small cell.
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Interoperability Even More Critical for Emergency Communications

Every second counts in emergency response. That is why real-time communications across multiple agencies and multiple jurisdictions—as well as inside and outside buildings-- is critical to ensure the safety of citizens. These communications vehicles are increasingly complex in a mobile environment and yet must be reliable, secure, and easy to use.
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How Federal Agencies Can Get Highly Secure Wi-Fi

Installing modern, secure Wi-Fi technology in a federal facility sounds easy enough, but for many agencies it’s a daunting task. Agencies frequently lack the expertise needed to design and deploy a Wi-Fi solution that can be used for official or non-official business and comply with the many complex security controls. CommScope partner, Paliton Ne
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Low Ping = No Need for Low Latency DOCSIS… Right?

CommScope already offers an end-to-end LLD solution that provides low-latency and low-jitter performance from the home to the internet, and back. The solution enables MSOs to create new revenue streams, enhance overall network quality and customer satisfaction, and reduce subscriber churn by offering services that their customers need.
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Addressing MAC randomization—the case for Passpoint in the hospitality industry

Addressing MAC randomization—the case for Passpoint in the hospitality industry
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How Far Will 10G Take Us?

10G is now a reality. CommScope’s Alper Turken talks about the world’s first commercial virtualized 10G-EPON deployment that will enable J:COM to power 10G broadband across the country’s residential and business customers.
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Healthcare should leave the legacy networks behind

The current stresses experienced by healthcare providers make it the perfect time to take a fresh look at how the network operates, and what possibilities exist to emerge from the pandemic leaner and smarter than ever.
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What’s next for video services?

With increasing popularity of streamers, service providers are rethinking their video service strategy and the opportunities arising from changing consumer needs. In this blog, Anthony Zuyderhoff showcases a recent CTAM Europe webinar he participated in with CommScope’s Pablo Guaglianone.