Technology Vision

SCTE TechExpo25 kicks off in less than a week in Washington, D.C. This year, CableLabs is going all-in to provide high-impact engagement opportunities for our member and vendor communities — from members-only sessions and guided show floor tours to live, expert-led demos showcasing the technologies that are reshaping connectivity. If you’re already registered, this blog […]

The broadband industry is preparing to bid farewell to one of its most influential leaders. Michael Powell’s retirement from NCTA – The Internet and Television Association caps a distinguished tenure marked by revolutionary policy innovation and unwavering commitment to increasing access and advancing connectivity for all Americans — a transformative chapter that paves the way […]

“Have you ever had to…” This phrase sometimes precedes a story about a challenging or difficult experience. For internet users around the world, maybe this rings a bell: Have you ever had to turn off the Wi-Fi on your phone to prevent calls from dropping when leaving home? It’s likely that many people reading here […]

There are a lot of reasons to attend an industry conference. To name just a few, events like SCTE TechExpo or the recent CableLabs Winter Conference provide opportunities to: Learn about the latest technology research. Discover emerging products. Network with colleagues.  Identify technology trends. The last of these was very much evident at this year’s […]

The broadband industry is only as strong as the people who power it.  At CableLabs, we believe that innovation isn’t driven by technology alone — it’s driven by the people behind it. That’s why we’re focused on strengthening the industry through three key areas: collaboration, connection and preparation. By creating environments where people can exchange […]

The CableLabs Strategy team, collaborating with our Technology team counterparts, develops Key Business Questions (KBQs) specifically focused on strategy and impact on the bottom line. These strategy KBQs provide a solid strategic underpinning to the innovations in the Technology Vision, and they can distill our members’ opportunities and challenges as they make critical technology decisions […]

As we progress toward a future of context-aware connectivity and adaptive networks, what will ultimately move the needle for the industry is a collaborative ecosystem built on a shared vision of interoperability. Our Technology Vision, developed in collaboration with member operators, provides a strategic framework to accelerate the delivery of next-generation connectivity and beyond — […]

The days of measuring network performance by speed alone are long gone. Nearly six years ago, the broadband industry launched its 10G initiative, setting in motion significant achievements toward the widespread availability of a future-ready network capable of much more than multi-gigabit speeds. CableLabs has delivered on every commitment of the initiative since, and we […]

The vision: ubiquitous, context-aware connectivity and an adaptive, intelligent network. The challenge: navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape with confidence and ease. CableLabs’ Technology Vision serves as a roadmap for advancing innovation and technology development in the coming years. It will drive industry alignment and support unmatched scale for operator members and the vendor community. Collectively, […]

Are you a senior technologist, product strategist or involved in planning your company’s technology roadmap? CableLabs’ exclusive ENGAGE virtual forum gathers our NDA vendor community and member operators to hear more about the latest technology developments at CableLabs. Register now to join us at ENGAGE from 9 am to noon MDT on Wednesday, Aug. 7. […]