DAY 1 4 WISPAMERICA I MARCH 6 - 9, 2023 www.bekabusinessmedia.com (Continued from page 1) Other common-sense things include: • Have plenty of business cards to share with your colleagues. • Have two pairs of comfortable shoes, “because though Louisville is a smaller venue than Las Vegas, there will still be a lot of walking” • Hydrate often “And, perhaps most importantly, don’t be afraid to ask questions – above all else this is a learning event, and the WISP community is a giving, sharing community,” Wendy said. “There are no dumb questions. WISPs want to help other WISPs, so don’t be afraid to approach another WISP and ask him or her questions. You will not be rebuffed.” Wendy said highlights of the 2023 WISPAMERICA include important updates on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) during Monday’s “Broadband Billions Bootcamp.” Beginning today, Wendy said the opening session at 8:15 a.m. “is a must.” He added the Exhibit Hall will be open at noon. Lunch will be served there. The Exhibit Hall also will be the location of a reception from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. Tomorrow, a keynote address will begin at 10:45 a.m. Lunch again will be served on the Exhibit Floor beginning at noon. The Exhibit Floor is open again from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m., and Wednesday ends with an off-site reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sports and Social Club. WISPAMERICA ends at 3 p.m., Thursday. But that still leaves plenty of time for highlights such as the Women of WISPA’s Speed Dating Breakfast from 7 to 8:30 a.m., and a keynote speaker TBD at 8:30 a.m. The exhibit hall will open at 10:45 a.m., and a brunch will be served. Wendy reminds attendees that WISPAMERICA’s Premier sponsor is Calix, which has a strong fiber services presence. “This tells a lot about our membership,” he said. “Yes, the history of WISPA is that it has been primarily a wireless play. It’s in our name, of course. But our members choose the right tool for the right job, and that means being open to all options. FWA remains a huge part of the business, and this will continue. But, more and more, WISPs are using fiber to connect their customers. And so, WISPA’s tent is getting bigger, as it must and will.” He added, “We’re excited to facilitate this growth, which benefits the ecosystem as a whole. It’s not an either-or proposition. All ISP models are welcome here at WISPA. This makes us stronger, better. Calix’s commitment in our shows reflects that positive growth and evolution.” m Telco Systems, a leading player in the edge computing market, is honored for the third straight year to be recognized by STL Partners, among the top 100 companies making waves in edge computing. This recognition highlights the company’s innovative solutions and commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology that empowers its customers to build the edge networks of tomorrow. With edge computing becoming increasingly crucial for service providers in enabling real-time applications, Telco Systems is-positioned to meet the growing demand for edge computing solutions. Telco Systems’ Edgility is a smart and open platform for edge computing that simplifies the deployment, management and operation of thousands of sites running diverse workloads on various edge devices at scale. Edgility allows service providers to select the HW and SW solution components that best fit the dynamic changes of their business requirements while eliminating vendor lock-in. Edgility supports automated deployment of edge devices at any location, secure remote management, and centralized edge device monitoring that identifies potential issues before they escalate. By simplifying the complex world of edge computing, Telco Systems helps service providers stay ahead of the curve in this evolving market. m For more information, visit booth 607. Bruce Christian Senior Editor bruce@bekabusinessmedia.com Martin Vilaboy Editor-in-Chief martin@bekabusinessmedia.com Brady Hicks Managing Editor brady@bekabusinessmedia.com Percy Zamora Art Director percy@bekabusinessmedia.com Rob Schubel Digital Manager rob@bekabusinessmedia.com Jennifer Vilaboy Production Manager jen@bekabusinessmedia.com Berge Kaprelian Group Publisher berge@bekabusinessmedia.com (480) 503-0770 Anthony Graffeo Publisher anthony@bekabusinessmedia.com (203) 304-8547 Michael Burns National Account Executive michael@bekabusinessmedia.com (262) 993-9116 Corporate Headquarters 10115 E Bell Road, Suite 107 - #517 Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Voice: 480.503.0770 Email: berge@bekabusinessmedia.com © 2023 Beka Business Media, All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in any form or medium without express written permission of Beka Business Media is prohibited. RWS and the RWS logo are trademarks of Beka Business Media STL Recognizes Telco Systems for Edge Computing
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