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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 a February 2008 interview with Comcast CTO Tony Werner, we discuss the state of the state in advanced advertising, starting with an update on the Canoe effort, and the “above the line” and “below the line” interfaces used by ad agencies and MSOs, respectively. It’s all about creating a national advanced advertising platform for cable.

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The DOCSIS specification is well known for its hammer impact on cable modem cost curves, and this trend will continue with DOCSIS 3.0. Also discussed in this Part 2 interview with Comcast CTO Tony Werner: The use of channel bonding in the upstream signal path, and tips for operators just beginning their D-3 rollouts.

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Comcast CTO Tony Werner explains the company’s work to harvest analog spectrum by rolling out the DTA, or “digital terminal adapter.” Challenges: Avoiding feature-creep. Benefits: More room for linear HD and other advanced services.

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Tony Werner, CTO of Comcast, addresses how the EBIF specifications for “bound” interactivity will roll out over the next 12-18 months, on a large section of the company’s installed base of digital set-top boxes.

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If you build it, they will come. Broadband speeds, that is. In early 2008, at Comcast’s Philadelphia headquarters, Comcast CTO Tony Werner explains why DOCSIS 3.0 is an important architectural building block — not only to increase broadband speeds, but to load-balance the plant. Also discussed: Broadband usage trends amongst consumers. Surprise: A whole lot more media streaming… Video courtesy Multichannel News.

Bob Zitter, Chief Technology Officer for HBO, spoke with me (with Times Square in the background, for real!) about how the premium network views the market for mobile video.This segment aired at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show.

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This 2007 Cable Show discussion with Comcast CTO Tony Werner concludes with a discussion of the company’s voice product, the benefits of DOCSIS 3.0, and what products Tony hopes to see on the trade show floor.

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