SHOW.INCOMPAS.ORG 19 THE INCOMPAS SHOW 8:45 a.m.–9:30 a.m. What Competitive Network Providers Must Do Now to Win Hyperscaler Next Generation Network Builds Tampa Bay Ballroom 1 As demand from hyperscalers and cloud providers reshapes the communications landscape, competitive network operators must rethink how they design, build and scale their infrastructure. Hyperscalers are raising the bar—expecting higher fiber density, lower latency, diverse routing, scalable power and seamless edge access. This session will explore what it takes to meet those expectations and win hyperscaler business. Panelists will discuss network readiness strategies, infrastructure planning, execution challenges and how partnerships across the ecosystem—builders, engineers and providers—can accelerate success. Discover practical insights on what distinguishes a future-ready network and how to align infrastructure strategies with next-generation growth opportunities. Moderator: David Wuensch, Vice President, Business Development, Axcent Networks Speakers: David Armistead, Senior Vice President, Sales, DC BLOX Kyle Hildebrand, Chief Revenue Officer, Vivacity Infrastructure Group Tom Spackman, CEO, Gigabit Fiber 9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Fix Your Data, Fix Your Deals: Eliminating Chaos in Wholesale Telecom Operations Tampa Bay Ballroom 1 In today’s wholesale telecom environment, bad data isn’t just an annoyance—it’s a revenue blocker. When CRM, CPQ, OSS and BSS systems don’t sync, the result is quote delays, missed reterms, disconnected-but-billing circuits and partner friction. For INCOMPAS member companies, these data integrity issues are at the root of operational bottlenecks and lost opportunities. This panel brings together wholesale leaders and systems experts who’ve tackled data chaos head-on. Through real-world stories and proven strategies, you’ll learn how organizations are cleaning up their data environments, integrating their systems, and enabling their teams to quote faster, resolve issues proactively, and scale more efficiently. Whether you’re in network ops, vendor relations, sales, or data systems—this session is for you. Walk away with actionable insights you can apply immediately to fix your data and fix your deals. Moderator: David Wuensch, Vice President, Business Development, Axcent Networks Speakers: Ben Edmond, CEO & Founder, Connectbase David Loeffler, Vice President of Wholesale and Wireless Sales, Uniti Kelly McLellan, Area Vice President of Vendor Relations, Bluebird Fiber 10:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m. AI and Cybersecurity in Telecom Tampa Bay Ballroom 1 Telecom infrastructure is increasingly under attack—from fraud, DDoS and insider threats to sophisticated breaches. This panel tackles how AI is being deployed to fortify defenses at scale. Panelists will explore use cases in threat detection, real-time response, anomaly recognition and AI-enhanced SOC operations. The discussion will appeal to both technical and policy audiences looking to understand how machine learning is shaping the future of telecom security. Moderator: David Wuensch, Vice President, Business Development, Axcent Networks Speakers: Bob Bratcher, Associate Director, Product Marketing Verizon Partner Solutions Jordan Roberts, Risk Advisor, UNITEL Adam Weiner, Senior Vice President, Technology, Granite Telecommunications
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