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Expo General Session Hits Labor Concerns, Network Pressures
Cable CEOs agree—the single largest difficulty every operator is dealing with right now is the acquisition and retention of talent that can build and maintain the networks of the future. Read More
After 50 Years, Charter’s Rutledge Ready to Retire
On August 15, Tom Rutledge hit his golden anniversary—50 years in cable. It wasn’t just a memorable milestone. It also triggered a clause to reopen his contract as CEO of Charter, which had been extended in October 2020 through 2024. It opened a window from Aug. 15 to Feb. 15 for Charter and Rutledge to have transition negotiations. He decided it was time to pass the baton, with Charter longtime heir apparent Chris Winfrey to step up. Read More
Leak Detection: Drones Could Help Find the Signal Drips
Cable signal leakages are a major headache for every operator, and new tests from Liberty Global signal that drones could be key to finding leaks and fixing them fast. Read More
Fox’s Collier Moving to Roku
Well-known media exec Charlie Collier will join Roku as President of Roku Media in late October, overseeing the growth Roku Media globally. Roku Media includes ad sales and Roku’s ad platform business as well as content for Roku’s owned and operated channels. Read More
Alaska Wins Millions from Reconnect
USDA is sending major money up to Alaska to ensure internet no longer moves at a glacial pace for the state’s remote populations. Two providers serving Alaska’s North Slope and southeastern regions have Read More
Multiple Revenue Streams A Must
Money manages moves. That alliteration is how Needham & Company Senior Entertainment & Internet Analyst Laura Martin began to describe what she’s learned about the two ecosystems of Washington, D.C. and Wall Street. Read More
That’s Chairwoman, Thank You Very Much
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel gave the keynote Thursday at well-regarded women in tech event, The Grace Hopper Celebration. Read More
Outside the Show Floor
We hear the Amdocs “Make It Amazing” team, which was on the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo show floor in brightly colored, full-body inflatable suits, ruffled some feathers after escaping the Convention Center this week. Read More
IMAX Acquires SSIMWAVE for $21M
IMAX has snatched up AI-driven video quality solutions firm SSIMWAVE for $21 million. Over the years, SSIMWAVE has kept us apprised of its advancements to optimize video as well as its Emmy-award winning technology, but it has kept its client base pretty quiet. Read More
