Fibreside Podcast Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:43:30 -0400 en-us © 2026 Fibreside Podcast yes b80d6145-e8d8-52b5-835d-cbd2af5fd1bd Advanced Business Communications episodic false Fibreside is the infrastructure podcast hosted by Ed O’Brien and Ken DePalo of Advanced Business Communications, delivering expert insights on fiber optic infrastructure, AI-ready power systems, and in-building wireless solutions. Built for consulting engineers, IT leaders, healthcare executives, and commercial real estate developers, Fibreside explores data center design, distributed antenna systems (DAS), private 5G, GPU-driven networks, liquid cooling, and sustainable building infrastructure. From fiber and UPS systems to enterprise wireless connectivity, this podcast helps decision-makers reduce risk, control total cost of ownership, and future-proof large-scale facilities and campus environments.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Advanced Business Communications https://storage.buzzsprout.com/z0xgsmuo2dkvxcu5qkxtvemegshs?.jpg Fibreside Podcast From Corning to Airspan: Building a Complete Wireless Network Solution From Corning to Airspan: Building a Complete Wireless Network Solution In this episode of Fibreside, the conversation explores the evolving landscape of enterprise wireless networks, including the transition from Corning to Airspan and what it means for the future of connectivity.

With the combination of DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems), Private LTE, and RAN technologies, Airspan is helping enterprises build more complete, scalable wireless solutions—especially as demand grows in a post-pandemic construction boom.

A key shift discussed is how enterprises are increasingly funding their own wireless infrastructure, rather than relying solely on carriers. This change is opening new opportunities across commercial real estate, hospitality, and large-scale venues.

The discussion also highlights:

The strategic transition from Corning to Airspan
How combining fiber and wireless solutions creates a full connectivity ecosystem
The growing role of Private LTE and DAS in enterprise environments
Why carriers are prioritizing large venues while enterprises fund their own systems
Market momentum as construction and infrastructure projects accelerate post-pandemic

As wireless demand continues to grow, organizations that adopt flexible, scalable network solutions will be best positioned for the future.

Subscribe to Fibreside for more insights on fiber infrastructure, wireless networks, and the future of enterprise connectivity.

#DAS #PrivateLTE #WirelessNetworks #Telecom

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Fibreside is the infrastructure podcast from Advanced Business Communications, hosted by Ed O’Brien and Ken DePalo. We explore fiber optic infrastructure, AI-ready power systems, in-building wireless solutions, and data center design for enterprise, healthcare, and commercial real estate environments.

From fiber and UPS to distributed antenna systems (DAS) and private 5G, we cover the technologies powering the future of connected buildings.

Learn more about ABC:

Website: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-business-comm/posts/?feedView=all
Blog: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/news-education
Contact: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/contact

#FiberOpticInfrastructure #InBuildingWireless #DataCenterDesign #EnterpriseConnectivity #Private5G

]]> In this episode of Fibreside, the conversation explores the evolving landscape of enterprise wireless networks, including the transition from Corning to Airspan and what it means for the future of connectivity.

With the combination of DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems), Private LTE, and RAN technologies, Airspan is helping enterprises build more complete, scalable wireless solutions—especially as demand grows in a post-pandemic construction boom.

A key shift discussed is how enterprises are increasingly funding their own wireless infrastructure, rather than relying solely on carriers. This change is opening new opportunities across commercial real estate, hospitality, and large-scale venues.

The discussion also highlights:

The strategic transition from Corning to Airspan
How combining fiber and wireless solutions creates a full connectivity ecosystem
The growing role of Private LTE and DAS in enterprise environments
Why carriers are prioritizing large venues while enterprises fund their own systems
Market momentum as construction and infrastructure projects accelerate post-pandemic

As wireless demand continues to grow, organizations that adopt flexible, scalable network solutions will be best positioned for the future.

Subscribe to Fibreside for more insights on fiber infrastructure, wireless networks, and the future of enterprise connectivity.

#DAS #PrivateLTE #WirelessNetworks #Telecom

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Fibreside is the infrastructure podcast from Advanced Business Communications, hosted by Ed O’Brien and Ken DePalo. We explore fiber optic infrastructure, AI-ready power systems, in-building wireless solutions, and data center design for enterprise, healthcare, and commercial real estate environments.

From fiber and UPS to distributed antenna systems (DAS) and private 5G, we cover the technologies powering the future of connected buildings.

Learn more about ABC:

Website: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-business-comm/posts/?feedView=all
Blog: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/news-education
Contact: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/contact

#FiberOpticInfrastructure #InBuildingWireless #DataCenterDesign #EnterpriseConnectivity #Private5G

]]> Advanced Business Communications Buzzsprout-18931610 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 649 1 3 full false Ken Depalo and Ed O’Brien: Building the Future of Fiber Networks | Fibreside Episode Two Ken Depalo and Ed O’Brien: Building the Future of Fiber Networks | Fibreside Episode Two In this episode of Fibreside, industry experts Ken Depalo and Ed O’Brien dive deep into the evolving world of fiber infrastructure, broadband expansion, and the technologies shaping the future of connectivity.

From network deployment strategies to the growing demand for high‑speed connectivity, Ken and Ed explore how fiber networks are transforming telecommunications, enabling smarter infrastructure, and supporting the next generation of digital services.

Whether you work in telecom, network infrastructure, broadband deployment, or are simply interested in the future of connectivity, this conversation offers valuable insights into where the fiber industry is headed.

Topics covered in this episode include: • The evolution of fiber infrastructure and broadband deployment • Industry challenges and opportunities in network expansion • Policy, funding, and market dynamics affecting fiber rollout • The role of fiber in supporting emerging technologies and connectivity demands • Future outlook for telecom infrastructure and high‑capacity networks

Subscribe for more episodes of Fibreside, where industry leaders discuss the technologies, policies, and strategies shaping the future of fiber and telecommunications.

#FiberOptics #FiberInfrastructure #Telecommunications #FiberNetwork

Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction to the episode
00:02:30 Guest backgrounds and industry experience
00:07:15 The current state of fiber infrastructure
00:13:40 Demand for broadband and network capacity
00:20:05 Policy, funding, and regulatory landscape
00:27:10 Challenges in deploying fiber networks
00:34:45 Innovations shaping fiber technology
00:41:20 Emerging industry trends and opportunities
00:48:10 Key insights for telecom and infrastructure leaders
00:52:30 Final thoughts and episode wrap-up

Fibreside is the infrastructure podcast from Advanced Business Communications, hosted by Ed O’Brien and Ken DePalo. We explore fiber optic infrastructure, AI-ready power systems, in-building wireless solutions, and data center design for enterprise, healthcare, and commercial real estate environments.

From fiber and UPS to distributed antenna systems (DAS) and private 5G, we cover the technologies powering the future of connected buildings.

Learn more about ABC:

Website: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-business-comm/posts/?feedView=all
Blog: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/news-education
Contact: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/contact

#FiberOpticInfrastructure #InBuildingWireless #DataCenterDesign #EnterpriseConnectivity #Private5G

]]> In this episode of Fibreside, industry experts Ken Depalo and Ed O’Brien dive deep into the evolving world of fiber infrastructure, broadband expansion, and the technologies shaping the future of connectivity.

From network deployment strategies to the growing demand for high‑speed connectivity, Ken and Ed explore how fiber networks are transforming telecommunications, enabling smarter infrastructure, and supporting the next generation of digital services.

Whether you work in telecom, network infrastructure, broadband deployment, or are simply interested in the future of connectivity, this conversation offers valuable insights into where the fiber industry is headed.

Topics covered in this episode include: • The evolution of fiber infrastructure and broadband deployment • Industry challenges and opportunities in network expansion • Policy, funding, and market dynamics affecting fiber rollout • The role of fiber in supporting emerging technologies and connectivity demands • Future outlook for telecom infrastructure and high‑capacity networks

Subscribe for more episodes of Fibreside, where industry leaders discuss the technologies, policies, and strategies shaping the future of fiber and telecommunications.

#FiberOptics #FiberInfrastructure #Telecommunications #FiberNetwork

Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction to the episode
00:02:30 Guest backgrounds and industry experience
00:07:15 The current state of fiber infrastructure
00:13:40 Demand for broadband and network capacity
00:20:05 Policy, funding, and regulatory landscape
00:27:10 Challenges in deploying fiber networks
00:34:45 Innovations shaping fiber technology
00:41:20 Emerging industry trends and opportunities
00:48:10 Key insights for telecom and infrastructure leaders
00:52:30 Final thoughts and episode wrap-up

Fibreside is the infrastructure podcast from Advanced Business Communications, hosted by Ed O’Brien and Ken DePalo. We explore fiber optic infrastructure, AI-ready power systems, in-building wireless solutions, and data center design for enterprise, healthcare, and commercial real estate environments.

From fiber and UPS to distributed antenna systems (DAS) and private 5G, we cover the technologies powering the future of connected buildings.

Learn more about ABC:

Website: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-business-comm/posts/?feedView=all
Blog: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/news-education
Contact: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/contact

#FiberOpticInfrastructure #InBuildingWireless #DataCenterDesign #EnterpriseConnectivity #Private5G

]]> Advanced Business Communications Buzzsprout-18830659 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 2556 1 2 full false From 1986 Fiber to AI Data Centers | Episode 1 of Fibreside With Ed O’Brian & Ken DePalo From 1986 Fiber to AI Data Centers | Episode 1 of Fibreside With Ed O’Brian & Ken DePalo In this first episode of Fibreside, Ed O’Brian and Ken DePalo share the origin story of Advanced Business Communications (ABC) and its journey through nearly four decades of telecommunications evolution.

Ed recounts entering the fiber optic industry in 1986 and helping install one of the first enterprise fiber optic backbones in the United States. From early scrappy days competing against dominant brands in New York City to navigating the dot-com collapse and rebuilding with focused partnerships, ABC refined its strategy around representing industry leaders like Corning and Eaton.

The conversation explores how Eaton’s acquisitions expanded ABC’s reach from wire management into power distribution, containment, self-contained data centers, and now liquid cooling systems. With the addition of Airspan, ABC now operates at the intersection of fiber, power, and wireless infrastructure.

Ed and Ken break down their ecosystem sales model, the importance of subject matter expertise, and why reliability and accountability remain their competitive advantage as AI accelerates enterprise data center demand.

If you are interested in enterprise networking, AI infrastructure, fiber optics, power systems, or data center strategy, this episode of Fibreside delivers real-world perspective from operators who have been building since the beginning.


Learn more about ABC:

Website: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-business-comm/posts/?feedView=all
Blog: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/news-education
Contact: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/contact

]]> In this first episode of Fibreside, Ed O’Brian and Ken DePalo share the origin story of Advanced Business Communications (ABC) and its journey through nearly four decades of telecommunications evolution.

Ed recounts entering the fiber optic industry in 1986 and helping install one of the first enterprise fiber optic backbones in the United States. From early scrappy days competing against dominant brands in New York City to navigating the dot-com collapse and rebuilding with focused partnerships, ABC refined its strategy around representing industry leaders like Corning and Eaton.

The conversation explores how Eaton’s acquisitions expanded ABC’s reach from wire management into power distribution, containment, self-contained data centers, and now liquid cooling systems. With the addition of Airspan, ABC now operates at the intersection of fiber, power, and wireless infrastructure.

Ed and Ken break down their ecosystem sales model, the importance of subject matter expertise, and why reliability and accountability remain their competitive advantage as AI accelerates enterprise data center demand.

If you are interested in enterprise networking, AI infrastructure, fiber optics, power systems, or data center strategy, this episode of Fibreside delivers real-world perspective from operators who have been building since the beginning.


Learn more about ABC:

Website: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-business-comm/posts/?feedView=all
Blog: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/news-education
Contact: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/contact

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