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In late 2008, I interviewed Cox VP/Technology Jay Rolls in Atlanta. A big topic of discussion: All things DOCSIS 3.0. Several drivers exist, including the increased speeds that come with channel bonding, of course. And, there’s the added bonus of operational efficiencies. He then discuss the steps necessary to launch DOCSIS 3.0, like QAM re-lashing.

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In this late 2008 interview at Cox’s Atlanta headquarters, Chris Bowick discusses the “then and now” scene for network upgrades. Especially important: Considering customers when implementing upgrade procedure. (Yes, engineers DO think about customers. 🙂 Directed and produced by the fabulous David Knappe with equally fabulous Joe Bondulich on camera and lighting.

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Upgrading bandwidth to 1 GHz almost always leads to discussion about amplifier spacing — a task that can be tedious and time consuming. Chris explains why NOT having to respace is important. He also explains the company’s strategic “Eon” program. Directed and produced by the fabulous David Knappe with equally fabulous Joe Bondulich on camera and lighting.

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In this first segment of a December 2008 interview, Chris Bowick, then SVP Engineering and CTO for Cox, discusses the company’s decision to choose bandwidth expansion to 1 GHz, rather than digital-to-analog (DTA) and switched digital video (SDV) alternatives. Why: To make sure there’s enough room for everything that’s coming. Directed and produced by the fabulous David Knappe with equally fabulous Joe Bondulich on camera and lighting.

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In this late 2008 interview with Jay Rolls, VP / technology for Cox, we discuss Cox’s role in converged services, SIP, and the importance of alignment between different engineering disciplines – a necessity for cross-platform architectures and development.Directed and produced by the fabulous David Knappe with equally fabulous Joe Bondulich on camera and lighting.

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In a swing through Atlanta in late 2008, I spoke with James Kelso, VP of Video Engineering at Cox Communications, about the company’s plans around dynamic ad insertion and EBIF. Directed and produced by the fabulous David Knappe with equally fabulous Joe Bondulich on camera and lighting.

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In this final Downingtown segment, Charlotte takes me through the facility’s sizeable (15,000 SF) headend. Featured: Automated test equipment that pinpoints problems before technology and products are dispatched into the field. Also: A stroll through the company’s voice and video racks.

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I traveled to Downingtown, PA (a Philadelphia suburb) in 2008 to tour Comcast’s integration center. In four parts, the tour shows what happens in Downingtown, and why constant and thorough testing is critical, prior to consumer launch. In part one, Charlotte Field, senior VP of test and operations, discusses what goes on at the 60,000 square feet test facility. Produced by the fabulous David Knappe of Glencross Films.

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In this segment, Comcast’s Charlotte Field discusses how tru2way places the set-top inside the TV. Consumer benefits: No more box cluttering the space underneath the TV (especially important in the age of sets that hang on the wall, like a picture); one TV remote.

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In this segment, Comcast’s Charlotte Field demos the Caller ID on TV feature, which allows a viewer to see an incoming telephone number on the TV, then “snooze” the call. Also being integration-tested in Downingtown: “Smart HD,” which lets consumers know if the channel they’re watching is available in HD — and if so, to tune to it.

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