Incognito Insights

DOCSIS

So, how will this affect your provisioning software? It’s not quite obvious yet, but we’ll certainly see a number of new TLVs. However, don’t be alarmed – we have always worked closely with...

DDI

As the number of devices connected to the Internet increases, IPv4 addresses are becoming scarcer, and network administrators are spending more time than ever managing IP address space....

Device Management

Even so, TR-069 is still in its infancy in the cable world. Telcos have been using TR-069 for several years, but unfortunately, not all vendors have implemented the standard the same way....

Service Orchestration

1. Simple Service Management This should be fairly obvious but a robust solution needs to deliver a wide range of features related to service management. Fundamentally, the solution should...

DDI

By now, it’s likely that many of you have started looking atwhichIPv6 transition option is best for your business. Regardless of your decision, you can be sure that IPv6 will present a...

Events

Here they are, in no particular order.

Best Practices DDI

IPv4 is likely to co-exist with IPv6 for some time, so a native dual-stack migration strategy will be the best transition option for most providers. Dual-stack mode allows both IPv4 and...

Device Management

Here’s just some of the myths (and realities!) floating around about the worst bandwidth-hogging applications:

General DOCSIS

Theoretically, China’s unique CATV industry is organized in a four-layer hierarchical structure. First, there’s the nationwide network. Secondly, each of the country’s thirty-odd provinces...

DDI DOCSIS

OSPFv3 With its larger set of extensions and features, OSPFv3 is suited to the functional enhancements and topological flexibilities built into IPv6. The routing platform can quickly adjust...

Network Analytics DOCSIS

So, now we’d like to know –– if you’re a cable provider, do you think OTT is a challenge or opportunity for cable? We’re inviting people who work in the cable industry to participate in a...

Network Analytics

Every few years there’s a disruptive force in an industry that’s brought about by new technologies or innovative business models. As part of this, companies that were once unrelated to your...

DDI

The IPv6 address was designed to remove the threat of address exhaustion for the foreseeable future. Based on a 128-bit numbering scheme, the IPv6 protocol provides approximately 2^96 times...

General

However, the cable industry is growing, fueled by the analog to digital transition, consolidation of players, use of service bundles, and increased “triple-play” penetration. These issues...

DDI

Rather than dismissing the possibility of address exhaustion at a future date, we should learn from past experiences. When we first started deploying IPv4, we had no idea that the IPv4...

Events

The Connected City is a demonstration of mobile devices and fast networks that bring to life the connected life: sensor-embedded road bikes, home security, hotel check-ins that instantly...

General

Well, for larger MSOs, it means building data centers and selling internet-based services to commercial customers and residential subscribers. With the advent of the flexible office and a...

Device Management

Unfortunately, it seems that a large number of device manufacturers are failing to deliver adequate TR-069 support as outlined in the Broadband Forum standard. Some devices fail obvious...

Device Management

We saw this very early on when testing TR-069 devices in our lab, which is why we created the TR-069 Open Interop Program. The program is simple and open to all: manufacturers and anyone...

Events

This region is primed for expansion and ready to usher in an era of unprecedented new communications and entertainment services. While discussions about new apps and tools are certainly...