A high-impact framework advancing connectivity for all
These key themes and focus areas will collectively benefit the industry by driving competitiveness, scale and alignment while also cultivating technologies for the future.
Driving technology development & Innovation for the Broadband industry
These key themes and focus areas will collectively benefit the industry by driving competitiveness, scale and alignment while also cultivating technologies for the future.
Gone are the days of focusing primarily on speed. We are embarking on a new age of seamless experiences and networks that adapt to the needs of users and devices in real time. In setting a target for ubiquitous, context-aware connectivity and intelligent, adaptive networks, together we will drive new innovations that transform the connectivity experience.
The framework defines three key themes that encompass the scope of broadband technologies: Seamless Connectivity, Network Platform Evolution and Pervasive Intelligence, Security & Privacy. This offers a concise model for building adaptive networks.
Connectivity anywhere and from any device without concern for the access network technology or how the user is moving across the network. The network is context-aware and effectively invisible to the user or device while providing connectivity services that match the needs of the interaction.
Innovations that will drive the most optimal network architectures for our members, ensuring optionality and unmatched flexibility while delivering seamless connectivity experiences to our users.
Intelligence at every point in the network to ensure high performance, reliability, security, and privacy for all users and devices in any connectivity context.
The following core areas focus on delivering network solutions that are flexible, reliable and capable of enabling new services and improved user experiences.
Innovation that pushes the limits of today’s network architectures to deliver the most advanced, flexible and performant networks
Research to ensure state-of-the-art optics solutions find their way into the evolution of our networks
Defining security policy and implementing scalable security solutions that evolve as our networks advance
Offering integrations through third-party developers that can leverage differentiated network capabilities to unlock new value and revenue opportunities for operators
Driving advancements in Wi-Fi and mobile wireless communications to create the best possible experience for our members’ customers
Advancing network telemetry and automation to ensure networks perform optimally and mitigate disruptions without human intervention
Investigating the latest in communication protocols, new forms of computing and emerging AI technologies to determine their applicability to our network architectures
Ensuring interoperability of components across a diverse vendor ecosystem to promote industry-leading solutions for network deployments
Facilitating the development of specifications and standards in collaboration with our members and the vendor community while protecting critical industry intellectual property
Join us to collaborate, solve challenges and make an impact as we determine what’s next together.
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CableLabs’ Technology Vision is a strategic framework designed to advance innovation and technology development in the broadband industry in the coming years. It aims to foster alignment and drive scale while developing a healthy ecosystem for CableLabs’ member operators and the vendor community. With a goal of revolutionizing connectivity, the Technology Vision sets the course for a more adaptive, intelligent network that unlocks new possibilities for operators and their customers.
By defining three future-focused themes, the Tech Vision aims to provide a concise model for building adaptive networks. The themes — Seamless Connectivity, Network Platform Evolution and Pervasive Intelligence, Security & Privacy — establish a framework for a context-aware network that is smart, secure, sustainable and reliable and built for the future. The core areas focus on defining network capabilities that are flexible, reliable and able to deliver quality services and user experiences.
The Technology Vision builds upon the pillars defined in the 10G platform: faster symmetrical speeds, lower latencies, enhanced reliability and better security. Along with the 10G platform, the Tech Vision aims to take our networks into a future of seamless, ubiquitous, high-speed connectivity.
Fostering industry collaboration is fundamental to CableLabs’ mission. We worked with our members to build this framework, focusing on areas that will have the most impact for them and give them a competitive edge in the industry. We are involved with organizations including ITU-T, IEEE, IETF, WBA, WFA, BBF, TIP, GSMA, CAMARA, 3GPP and others. We encourage members, the vendor community and key industry standards bodies to engage with us and one another through our working groups and Interop-Labs events. Contact us to get involved.