Build more than networks—build possibilities
Deep dives covering...
Mass-scale infrastructure
Converged IP and Routed Optical Networking (RON) architectures that simplify the transport layer, reduce cost, and scale efficiently for AI-era traffic demands.
Network automation orchestration
AI-driven, cloud-native operations that automate provisioning, enable self-healing networks, and dramatically accelerate service delivery.
Trust and security
End-to-end, embedded security architectures that protect the network from core to edge—ensuring resilience, privacy, and service integrity.
AI-ready infrastructure
Purpose-built networking to support AI workloads—delivering the performance, latency, and scalability required for next-generation applications.
Experience and monetization
Tools and platforms that enable service providers to deliver differentiated experiences, unlock new revenue streams, and maximize network ROI.
Policy and funding landscape
Guidance on navigating U.S. government programs, such as Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) funding, and evolving regulations shaping broadband expansion and investment strategies.
Episode 4
Voice of the Customer: Real-World Broadband Transformation
Date: Wed., May 27, 2026 | Time: 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET
Featured speaker: To be released soon
About the episode
The challenge: Service providers today face unprecedented pressure to bridge the digital divide while managing the limitations of legacy infrastructure. Subscribers demand exceptional, high-bandwidth experiences, but scaling networks to meet these evolving demands often leads to increased architectural complexity, higher operating expenses (OpEx), and risks to service reliability.
The solution: Join us for this month's episode of the Beyond the Fiber podcast, where a distinguished Cisco customer shares their firsthand journey to network modernization. Discover how they are successfully leveraging Cisco's broadband portfolio to simplify operations, automate their infrastructure, and deliver best-in-class connectivity to their end users.
What you'll learn
- Driving digital resilience: How to transition toward agile, cloud-native architectures that resolve latency and prevent outages.
- Enhancing network performance: Real-world strategies for improving service reliability and optimizing the subscriber experience.
- Future-proofing the network: Practical insights on meeting the demands of today's broadband market while lowering total cost of ownership.
Episode 5
Transform Your Broadband Network with AI-Driven Observability
Date: Wed., Aug. 19, 2026 | Time: 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET
Featured speaker: To be released soon
About the episode
The challenge: As broadband buildouts accelerate across the Americas, Service Providers are facing unprecedented network complexity. Managing massive scale from the head-end to the customer premises often leads to reactive troubleshooting, performance bottlenecks, and increased customer churn. Operators are drowning in raw network telemetry, struggling to find actionable insights before subscribers notice service degradation.
The solution: Cisco's AI-driven Broadband Assurance and full-stack observability platforms—including Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance—are revolutionizing network visibility. By transforming raw data into predictive intelligence, operators can automate fault management, optimize capacity planning, and resolve anomalies proactively. The result? Exceptional customer experiences, strict SLA compliance, and up to a 50% reduction in support calls and operational toil.
Tune in to discover how to:
- Achieve end-to-end visibility: Gain real-time, microsecond-precision insights across your entire broadband ecosystem.
- Shift from reactive to proactive: Leverage AI and machine learning to detect and fix network anomalies before they impact the subscriber.
- Optimize infrastructure investments: Use data-driven analytics to prioritize network upgrades based on actual usage patterns and performance trends.
Episode 6
Voice of the Customer: Real-World Broadband
Date: Wed., Sept. 16, 2026 | Time: 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET
Featured speaker: To be released soon
About the episode
The challenge: Service providers today face unprecedented pressure to bridge the digital divide while managing the limitations of legacy infrastructure. Subscribers demand exceptional, high-bandwidth experiences, but scaling networks to meet these evolving demands often leads to increased architectural complexity, higher operating expenses (OpEx), and risks to service reliability.
The solution: Discover how a distinguished customer successfully leverages Cisco's broadband portfolio to simplify operations, automate their infrastructure, and deliver best-in-class connectivity to their end users.
What you'll learn
- Driving digital resilience: How to transition toward agile, cloud-native architectures that resolve latency and prevent outages.
- Enhancing network performance: Real-world strategies for improving service reliability and optimizing the subscriber experience.
- Future-proofing the network: Practical insights on meeting the demands of today's broadband market while lowering total cost of ownership.
Episode 7
Capitalize on Federal Broadband Initiatives
Date: Wed., Oct. 28, 2026 | Time: 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET
Featured speaker: To be released soon
About the episode
The challenge: As service providers accelerate broadband expansion across the Americas, navigating the complex web of federal policies, funding requirements, and regulatory mandates has never been more critical. With billions allocated through programs like Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) and Digital Equity Capacity grants, operators face the dual challenge of securing public funding while ensuring their infrastructure modernization efforts meet strict new federal cybersecurity and compliance standards.
The solution: Cisco's Government Affairs team is actively engaging with policymakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for pro-technology legislation that supports the service provider community. By aligning your network strategy with the latest federal guidelines—from zero-trust cybersecurity architectures to bridging the digital divide—you can confidently leverage public funding to build resilient, future-proof broadband networks that empower inclusive connectivity.
Tune in to discover:
- Capitol Hill insights: Get the latest updates on policies and regulatory developments directly impacting the broadband industry.
- Funding opportunities: Discover how to navigate and maximize federal investments like BEAD and Digital Equity grants for your network expansion.
- Infrastructure and security mandates: Understand the evolving cybersecurity requirements tied to public funding and how to proactively modernize your aging infrastructure to stay compliant.
Episode 8
Voice of the Customer, session 3
Date: Wed., Nov.18, 2026 | Time: 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET
Featured speaker: To be released soon
About the episode
The challenge: Service providers today face unprecedented pressure to bridge the digital divide while managing the limitations of legacy infrastructure. Subscribers demand exceptional, high-bandwidth experiences, but scaling networks to meet these evolving demands often leads to increased architectural complexity, higher OpEx, and risks to service reliability.
The solution: Discover how a distinguished customer successfully leverages Cisco's broadband portfolio to simplify operations, automate their infrastructure, and deliver best-in-class connectivity to their end users.
What you'll learn:
- Driving digital resilience: How to transition toward agile, cloud-native architectures that resolve latency and prevent outages.
- Enhancing network performance: Real-world strategies for improving service reliability and optimizing the subscriber experience.
- Future-proofing the network: Practical insights on meeting the demands of today’s broadband market while lowering total cost of ownership.
View latest episodes
Episode 1
Tech Talk on X-Haul with Waris Sagheer, Sr. Director, Product Management
Find out how X-Haul consolidates fronthaul, midhaul, and backhaul into a single, software-defined transport platform, and enables seamless 5G deployment across diverse topologies.
Episode 2
Voice of the Customer with Lumen Technologies
Francis Ferguson, Distinguished Engineer at Lumen, will pull back the curtain on how they are transforming its metro and long-haul networks using Cisco Routed Optical Networking.
Episode 3
Tech Talk on AI with Jim Grubb (Chief Technology Evangelist, Cisco)
Service providers face rising complexity and costs as AI workloads surge. Jim Grubb discusses shifting networks from reactive to predictive, unlocking business outcomes and reducing overhead.
Robin Olds
Robin Olds is a Sales Business Development Manager for the Broadband Program Office in Americas Service Provider at Cisco. He has been in the network industry for over 28 years and has worked within financial, healthcare, manufacturing, public sector, and service provider verticals.
