One of the key roles that CableLabs plays for our member operators and the vendor community is tracking trends in key areas of the broadband industry. Because the networks operated by our members are predominantly fiber, we are always keeping a close eye on the optical industry — but this year is proving to be […]

This year has been a particularly interesting one for cybersecurity. Notable incidents and other areas of focus in cybersecurity set the backdrop for “Hacker Summer Camp 2024” in Las Vegas in August. Topics frequently alluded to during this year’s conferences included: Increased focus on critical infrastructure — Critical infrastructure is increasingly complex, distributed and difficult […]

At the latest DOCSIS 4.0 Interop·Labs event, a record number of modem suppliers were on hand to delve deep into upstream speed and other aspects of the DOCSIS 4.0 specifications. We want to thank the participants who helped make the event successful and once again helped us achieve a high level of productivity. We cannot highlight […]

In the world of passive optical networks (PON), achieving seamless interoperability has been a long-standing challenge, leaving operators trying to fit square pegs into round holes. This legacy is largely due to the intentional flexibility in PON standards, designed to foster innovation by avoiding overly prescriptive implementations. However, this flexibility often leaves too much room […]

Just as our athletes strived for gold this summer at the Paris Olympics, our industry is striving for peak energy efficiency with home networking equipment and set-top boxes (STBs). The annual reports for energy-efficiency voluntary agreements were recently released, and it feels like these programs are setting new world records every year! The Balance Beam […]

What will it take to achieve adaptive, seamless connectivity across networks? CableLabs is leading the charge to reach this goal through new technology development, technology specifications and standards, and working groups that promote industry alignment. In a new “Inside Look” video, David Debrecht, vice president of Wireless Technologies, talks about how the CableLabs Technology Vision […]

Get ready for a broadband event like no other! Each year, SCTE TechExpo sets the agenda for what’s next in broadband technology with a packed three-day agenda including a line-up of inspiring headliners and technical speakers, thousands of influential global attendees to connect with and the latest technology to explore.   Practical Insights to Inspire Your […]

Service providers and application developers are always striving to deliver the best possible experience for their end users. Optimizing network performance is critical.  But in an era of isolated architectures — DOCSIS®️, optical and mobile — traditional network management can be challenging. In addition, a lack of visibility between applications and the underlying network can make […]

We are witnessing a transformation in the security landscape across all aspects of our digital world. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and frequent, they pose new challenges for individuals and organizations alike. A single security breach can have crippling consequences for potentially millions of internet users — from the disruption of daily life and […]

The future of broadband hinges on seamless, adaptive connectivity. CableLabs’ Technology Vision establishes the framework that will get us there by driving innovation and collaboration among our members, industry vendors and other stakeholders. As we take the next step toward a future of context-aware connectivity and adaptive networks, the industry needs a healthy, collaborative ecosystem […]