GPON: A Big Technology at 2010 FTTH Conference

Congratulations to Ken Wagner of Heberly & Associates. Ken was the winner of the iPod Touch at the 2010 FTTH Conference and Expo. In the photo, CCI’s Frank Williams presents Ken with the iPod Touch.

At the industry event, visitors to the CCI booth were able to fill out a quick survey, asking them what FTTH technologies they are using or are planning to use, in order to register to win the iPod Touch.

According to the survey respondents, nearly 65% said they were using GPON. This is not a surprise. CCI asked the same question at several industry events throughout the country this past year: GPON was the highest selected FTTH technology at most of those tradeshows.

GPON leverages PON technology's reduced costs, while also providing the highest bandwidth, reaching to 1.25 Gbps upstream and 2.5 Gbps downstream. The bandwidth GPON provides will future proof a network, as CED Magazine projects the amount of bandwidth needed per home in the next 2-3 years to be somewhere between 59-85 Mbps.

To get more survey results from the industry events CCI attends, follow this blog.

TTA Winner Announcement: Joey Anderson

Congratulations to Joey Anderson of Nortex. He won the iPod Touch at CCI's booth at the 2010 Texas Telephone Association's Convention and Showcase. 

Also at the event, CCI polled visitors at their booth and asked them what technologies they are planning to use for their FTTH projects. 75% replied saying they are considering GPON, with 25% using RFoG.

For more survey results from other industry events CCI is attending, stay tuned to this blog.

FTTH Conference and Expo: All-Fiber Networks Pass 20 M Homes

At the 2010 FTTH Conference and Expo, the FTTH Council announced that all-fiber networks are available to 20 M North American homes. Also, the number of homes receiving Internet, voice services or television over FTTH networks increased by 650,000 subscribers from six months ago, representing nearly 17.4 percent of the population. This is thanks to the near 750 small-and medium-sized service providers that have either upgraded to FTTH or are planning to.

If you would like to learn more about the state of FTTH in North America, RVA LLC has released its latest research results, North American FTTH/FTTP Status. Stats included in the document are:

o    Number of homes passed by FTTH
o    Number of homes marketed to FTTH networks
o    Number of homes connected to FTTH networks
o    Percent of FTTH penetration
o    Percent of FTTH penetration by state
o    Number of FTTH service providers by state

The 2010 FTTH Conference and Expo wraps up today. To get solutions that make FTTH cost-effective for the small to mid-size service providers, visit CCI at booth #452. Also at the booth, sign up to receive a free iPod Touch. Just let us know what technologies you are using or thinking about using for your FTTH project to be eligible to win.

Stay tuned to this blog to find out who the winner is and what FTTH technologies were the most popular at the conference.

Learn How to Reduce Fiber-to-the-Home Costs at the 2010 FTTH Conference and Expo

At the 2010 FTTH Conference and Expo, CCI Systems will present FTTH solutions that drive down the costs and rollout time of fiber-to-the-home. Luckily within the past five years, deployment costs have decreased nearly 30 percent. But cost still lingers around $1000 per home passed. With smart planning, done on the front end of the project, providers can trim the cost per home.

CCI will be exhibiting during expo hours in booth #452. CCI's Regional Western Manager, Jason Goudreau, and Mark Riutta, Marketing Production Team Leader, will be at the CCI booth. The conference will be held September 12-16, 2010, at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas.

At CCI's booth, visitors can register to win a free iPod Touch by filling out a survey asking which technology they are considering for their fiber-to-the-home project. The winner of the iPod Touch, as well as the survey results, will be posted on CCI's blog following the conference.

To learn more about the show, click here.

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Join CCI at the 2010 TTA Convention and Product Showcase

Join CCI at the 2010 Texas Telephone Association's Convention and Product Showcase. The convention will be held Sept. 7-10 at the Marriott Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, Tex.  Frank Williams, CCI's Integrated Solutions Manager, will be at the CCI booth during the product showcase to provide attendees IPTV and FTTH solutions that fit the needs of providers, both large and small.

Also at the CCI booth, attendees will be given an opportunity to win a free iPod Touch. To be eligible, convention attendees can fill out a survey at the CCI booth asking them which technology they are considering for their fiber-to-the-home project. The survey results, as well as the winner of the iPod Touch, will be announced on the CCI blog following the show.

The TTA 2010 Convention and Product Showcase kicks off with the Chairman's Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening. The following days include a golf tournament and vineyard tour, 2010 Product Showcase, Annual TTA Awards Banquet and a Panel Discussion on the Future of USF. Learn more about the convention here.

GPON Is the Most Popular FTTH Technology at OPASTCO's 2010 Summer Convention

CCI would like to thank all who visited their booth at OPASTCO's 2010 Summer Convention and Tradeshow in Seattle, WA. During the tradeshow, CCI surveyed attendees to ask them what technology they are planning to use for their FTTH deployments.

  

•    GPON: 82%                             •    RFoG: 9%                           
•    Bright Path: 0%                        •    Other: 9%                    
•    Motorola: 9%                           



GPON gives operators the biggest bang for their buck when deploying FTTH. This architecture provides the highest amount of bandwidth in the PON category, with 1.25 Gbps upstream and 2.5 Gbps downstream. Adding to the value of GPON and other PON architectures, because no active equipment is required in the field, operation costs and initial upfront investment are dramatically reduced.

If you would like to know more about FTTH technologies, follow this blog.

A Lucky Day For Royce Aslakson at OPASTCO's Summer Convention

Yesterday, Royce Aslakson, from Reservation Telephone Cooperative, won the iPod Touch at CCI's booth. In addition to this, while signing up for the iPod touch, CCI's Frank Williams signed his eligibility form for the event giveaway. Needless to say, Royce also won $150 in the event drawing. It
was his lucky day!

CCI’s Frank Williams signs Royce Aslakson’s event prize entry form.

Royce receives the iPod Touch from CCI.

Visit CCI's Facebook page to see the photo albums from the summer convention.
    
CCI will be at OPASTCO's 47th Annual Summer Convention until tomorrow. Visit the CCI booth to speak with a network expert. CCI's Frank Williams, Integrated Solutions Manager, and Jim Lippert, CCIE Systems Manager, will be at the CCI booth to provide attendees solutions that make IPTV easy and cost-effective for rural communication providers.

Visit CCI Systems, Inc. at OPASTCO’s 47th Annual Summer Convention and Tradeshow

CCI will attend and exhibit at OPASTCO's 47th Annual Summer Convention and Tradeshow, July 24-28 in Seattle, WA. CCI's Frank Williams, Integrated Solutions Manager, and Jim Lippert, CCIE Systems Engineer, will be at the CCI booth to provide solutions that make IPTV easy and cost-effective for rural communication providers. 

“Telephone operators, especially rural providers, have experienced many barriers when implementing IPTV- both financial and technical. At the tradeshow, we will give operators the time they need to get their questions answered in order to get the triple-play that keeps them competitive,” said Williams.

At the CCI booth, attendees can participate in a quick survey about fiber-to-the-home technology and be entered for a chance to win a free iPod Touch. Results of the survey will be posted on CCI's blog after the event.

Join CCI Systems, Inc. at The 2010 Independent Show

CCI Systems, Inc., a Cisco Gold Certified Partner, will attend and exhibit at The 2010 Independent Show and Technology Showcase, hosted by the NCTC and the American Cable Association (ACA). The conference will take place July 25-28, in
Baltimore, MD.

CCI’s Dale Jarvis, Network Support Manager; Stu Lahti, Vice President of Access Networks; Todd Gingrass, Vice President of Network Technology; and Kae McGuire, Director of Marketing, will be in the CCI booth to provide cost-effective network operational center (NOC), DOCSIS 3.0 and fiber solutions for the independent cable operator.

At the CCI booth, directly adjacent to Cisco’s, attendees can participate in a quick survey about fiber-to-the-home technology for a chance to win a free iPod Touch. Results of the survey will be posted on CCI's blog.

Discover How to Make IPTV Integration Easy

A successful IPTV deployment depends on the seamless integration of several critical pieces. In this 60-minute webinar, you'll learn how to make it easy to integrate IPTV into your network. This webinar will feature three presenters providing insight on the right equipment choices, the smart way to integrate it into your network and innovative ways to keep maintenance costs low with monitoring. Presenters will be experts from Cisco, CCI Systems, Inc. and Mariner. The webinar will take place Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 1 p.m. EST.

To register for the live webinar or to receive a recording after the event CLICK HERE>>>
To talk about this event, the Twitter hashtag is #EasyIPTV.

CCI Systems, Inc. Exhibits at the 2010 Tri-State Telecommunications Conference

Visit CCI Systems, Inc., a Cisco Gold Certified Partner, at the 2010 Tri-State Telecommunications Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 20-22. CCI's Frank Williams, Integrated Solutions Manager, will be at the CCI booth to provide rural, independent telecommunications providers IPTV and FTTH solutions that fit their needs. 

Also at the CCI booth, attendees can fill out a quick survey about fiber-to-the-home technology for a chance to win a free iPod Touch. The winner will be announced on CCI's blog after the event.

The 2010 Tri-State Telecommunications Conference serves independent telcos in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming. The conference will offer informative presentations, state break-out sessions, and tradeshow and public service commission presentations.

Learn How to Add IPTV the Smart Way

As a Cisco Gold Certified Partner, CCI will attend and exhibit at OPASTCO's 47th Annual Summer Convention and Tradeshow, July 24-28 in Seattle, WA. CCI's Frank Williams, Integrated Solutions Manager, and Jim Lippert, CCIE Systems Engineer, will be at the CCI booth to provide solutions that make IPTV easy and cost-effective for rural communication providers. 

At the CCI booth, attendees can participate in a quick survey about fiber-to-the-home technology and be entered for a chance to win a free iPod Touch.

OPASTCO's 47th Annual Summer Convention and Tradeshow will be held at The Westin Seattle. The convention will provide several guest speakers on topics both business and technical oriented. Breakout sessions will feature topics to enhance the management, marketing and technical aspects of the business.

Follow CCI's blog for convention updates.

Discover Cost-Effective Network Solutions at The 2010 Independent Show

Visit CCI Systems, Inc., a Cisco Gold Certified Partner, at The 2010 Independent Show and Technology Showcase, hosted by the NCTC and the American Cable Association (ACA), July 25-28, in Baltimore, MD. Dale Jarvis, Network Support Manager; Stu Lahti, Vice President of Access Networks; Todd Gingrass, Vice President of Network Technology; and Kae McGuire, Director of Marketing, will be in the CCI booth to provide cost-effective network operational center (NOC), DOCSIS 3.0 and fiber solutions for the independent cable operator.

At the CCI booth, directly adjacent to Cisco’s, attendees can participate in a quick survey about fiber-to-the-home technology for a chance to win a free iPod Touch.

The 2010 Independent Show and Technology Showcase will be held at the Hilton Baltimore. The conference provides two and one half days of educational panels, more than 5 hours of exhibit time, networking with peers and industry professionals, and evening events.

Follow CCI's blog for conference updates.

SPATIALinfo User Conference Day 2 in Review: June 22

Day 2 of the SPATIALinfo User Conference was another great day.  Everyone had a great time at the Colorado Rockies game, which was preceded by a group dinner, sponsored by CCI Systems.

The Rockies won, which of course just added to the fun and excitement.

Congratulations to Ted Harrison from Prestige Telecom, the winner of the iPod Touch.

The conference wraps up tomorrow with sessions in the morning and a golf outing at Fossil Trace in Golden, Colo., in the afternoon.

CCI’s Rhonda Peterson, Director of Engineering Operations

CCI’s Rick Hurzeler presents Ted Harrison, Prestige Telecom, with iPod Touch

CCI sponsored the group dinner and tickets to the Colorado Rockies vs. Red Sox game Tuesday evening

Check out our blog tomorrow for more on the conference.

SPATIALinfo User Conference Day 1 in Review: June 21

Day 1 of the SPATIALinfo User Conference was a huge success. Keynote speaker, Mark Dzuban (right), President and CEO of SCTE, provided insight into the status of the SCTE and what the society has planned for the future.

Today, CCI will host conference attendees at Coors Field for the evening Colorado Rockies vs. Boston Red Sox game.

Check out our blog tomorrow for more on the conference. Find more pictures on our Facebook Page.

SPATIALinfo Announces Partner Certification Program at SPATIALinfo User Conference 2010

SPATIALinfo recently announced CCI Systems, Inc. as its first Platinum Certified Partner. Since 2003, CCI has been providing fiber, FTTx, RF, Route and Administrator services to SPATIALinfo customers. CCI has:

• More than 20 licenses
• More than 13 trained fiber users
• More than 13 trained FTTx users
• More than 13 trained RF users
• More than 13 trained route users
• 2 trained administrators

Nearly 50 percent of North American cable operators are already using spatialNET and more companies are steadily transferring their legacy network data into spatialNET. With this, SPATIALinfo believes that adding more Certified Partners is critical to both an engineering firm’s ability to compete within the industry and in providing their customers best-in-class service. The certification program will be formally announced at the SPATIALinfo User Conference 2010 next week, June 21 to 23.

Certified Partners are listed on the SPATIALinfo Web site along with their certified specialties and the year in which they became certified.

For more information about the certification program or about the SPATIALinfo User Conference 2010, visit SPATIALinfo’s Web site: www.spatialinfo.com.

ITS Division: Bridge and Tunnel Fiber Spanning

In 2001, CCI was asked to assist with fiber network construction for a number of bridge and tunnel projects. Since then, CCI Systems has created a business unit dedicated to this work.


The ITS Division provides complete solutions that integrate fiber network design, engineering, construction and technology. Bridge and tunnel fiber construction capabilities include:

o CCTV Systems
o Highway DMS and Electronic Signage
o RWIS Weather Stations
o Bridge Security Systems
o Fiber Optic Communication and Networking
o EZ Pass Message Signs
o Over Height Vehicle Detention
o Tunnel Lighting
o Lane Use Control and Signage
o Traffic Counter Systems

Projects to-date include:

o Spring Common Bridge, Atlanta, GA
o Francis Scott Key Bridge: Baltimore, MD
o Harry Nice Bridge: Newburg, MD
o Curtis Creek Draw Bridge: Baltimore, MD
o Mid Point Memorial Bridge: Fort Myers, FL
o Goodland Pass Bridge: Marco Island, FL
o Chattanooga, TN
o Tappahannock, VA.
o Intercoastal Waterway Bridge: Myrtle Beach, SC
o Hot Metal Bridge: Pittsburgh, PA
o Turtle River Bridge: Brunswick, GA
o Ambassador Bridge: Detroit, MI/ Windsor, Ontario


In addition to bridge work, the division provides the Bridge Access Unit for rent. The under-bridge access rental equipment allows workers to reach bridge deck and under-bridge deck areas safely by entering the platform from the truck's stowed position and allowing an operator to deploy a crew and equipment to the desired work area. Click HERE for more information about the Snooper.

The New Green Cable Company

Some providers have already worked with network integrators to implement greener, more efficient, network architectures. Passive Optical Network (PON) for FTTH projects uses no electronics in the access network, thus significantly reducing energy bills and maintenance costs. Optical Transport Network (OTN) and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) eliminate the need for expensive, power-hungry router parts.

While these deployments have been made, communication providers still rely heavily upon equipment vendors to supply network components that reduce cost and energy, take up less space and provide more bandwidth and faster speeds.

During Cisco and CCI's upcoming webinar, The New Green Cable Company, you will learn how to receive all the cost-saving benefits of implementing green initiatives.

The New Green Cable Company

Thursday, June 24

1 p.m. EST

Cisco's Karen Campagna, Senior Manager of Field Marketing Programs for wireline and emerging providers, will share how Cisco uses collaborative technology solutions to make itself and its partners more environmentally friendly.

Register now to learn how to reduce costs the environmental way>>>

SPATIALinfo Hosts 3rd Annual User Conference

On June 21 to 23, SPATIALinfo will host its 3rd Annual User Conference to provide further education to those who utilize their intelligent fiber mapping technologies.

The conference will be held at the Denver Marriott City Center in Denver, Colo.
  
The conference kicks off June 21 with a morning conference session and an afternoon keynote address from the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers' (SCTE) President and CEO, Mark Dzuban. The conference session continues on June 22. One-on-one sessions will be held in the afternoon and CCI Systems, Inc. will sponsor a private barbeque and tickets to the Colorado Rockies and Boston Red Sox game at Coors Field in the evening. On June 23, sessions will wrap up and a golf outing at Fossil Trace Golf Club in Golden, Colo., will be held in the afternoon.

Sessions will be lead by SPATIALinfo employees, as well as industry company employees who use SPATIALinfo technologies in real-world applications. Session topics will show the versatility of SPATIALinfo technologies that drive efficiency.

Attendees will be able to experience the capabilities of SPATIALinfo technologies with hands-on work sessions.

Conference registrants will be entered to win one of three door prizes:
•    10.1 in. Netbook
•    8 GB iPod Touch
•    iTunes Gift Card

As part of CCI's presentation, by Rhonda Peterson, Director of Engineering Operations, attendees can fill out the survey form at their table and enter for a chance to win an iPod Touch.
 
For more information about the topics, speakers and agenda, visit the SPATIALinfo User Conference Web site.

Follow this blog for conference updates or join in the Twitter conversation using #spatialinfoUC.

Bob Rozell, CEO of BTC Broadband, Wins iPod Touch

Congratulations to Bob Rozell, President and CEO of BTC Broadband, Bixby, OK. Bob won the iPod Touch at the CCI booth at the Oklahoma Telephone Association's Summer Convention 2010, June 6 to 9.

CCI's Frank Williams, Integrated Solutions Manager, presents Bob Rozell, President and CEO of BTC Broadband, with an iPod Touch at the OTA Summer Convention 2010.

Thank you to all who visited the CCI booth.

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