Six continents represented, eight innovation demonstrations shown and several BASe sessions presented are just some of the numbers associated with Broadband Forum's contributions to the Network X 2025 conference in Paris. However, the numbers do not reflect the impact of face-to-face events like Network X. The following links provide an insight into the Broadband Forum's innovation demonstrations. Stay tuned for more details on each innovation demonstration as well as BASe sessions discussing, among other things, AI on the network.
Many of the participants in the 2025 innovation demonstrations
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Standards, innovation and trust
The importance of industry standards, Motive's role in their development, and the critical role of technology demonstrations in proving those standards are the focus of this interview with Motive's Jeevithan Muttu.
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Innovation Bootcamp: Turning standards into reality
“Forget dry white papers – the Broadband Forum’s innovation demonstrations are a high-intensity ‘boot camp’ for every company involved.” That's how Fabrizio Guidotti, Broadband Forum member and Chief Solution Officer of Outsys, described the intensive, six-month effort that brought global broadband standards to life.
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Overview of the 2025 innovation demonstrations
In recent years, it has become a tradition to visit Lincoln Lavoie in his home at UNH-IOL. In this Network X video filmed at UNH-IOL, he provides a high-level overview of each innovation demonstration.
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Why a solid data foundation is critical for the proactive broadband service provider
Many thanks to Ladi Astrab of Incognito and Randy Van Buren of Motive for co-authoring this article summarizing the panel we shared with Josh Angotti of Uniti Group at SCTE TechExpo25. At the end of the article you will find a best effort recording of the panel. In this video, Angotti explains why a so-called “AI bubble” will have no impact on the use of AI in telecommunications networks.
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Some chirps and quick thoughts:
The Korner – Solving the airport’s last mile challenge
At CES 2025, Rajeev Ramanth of Blueberry Technology, Ltd. described. its innovative solution to a constant challenge in air travel: unreliable and unpredictable mobility support. your new product, BB Gois a fully autonomous private vehicle designed to transform the travel experience for passengers with limited mobility.
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Bonus behind the scenes
After that stumble that almost destroyed the booth, an autonomous wheelchair was almost necessary.
Watch here (YouTube short film)