#rural-broadband

#rural-broadband

Many of you know that I have a creed in leadership, that we all have a finite time to leave our world better than we found it. And part of that recognition is knowing when the time has come for an organization to have fresh leadership, perspective, vision, and a longer runway to get the job done.

Fiber-based service provider Highline continues to expand in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with the acquisition of the fiber assets and ISP business of 906 Technologies LLC. "Highline is thrilled to welcome the 906 Technology internet customers and outside plant and construction employees to our family. Our commitment is to match and exceed the exceptional internet experience established by 906 Technologies in Marquette County," said Highlight President and General Manager of Midwest Markets Bruce Moore in a press release. The press release did not include any details about the transaction.

There are four main categories: network management, maintenance/repairs, customer service, and cybersecurity. AI platforms are extremely flexible and offer benefits in a variety of broad categories. For instance, AI can troubleshoot basic issues and/or schedule repairs, find malware, isolate infected systems, trigger the appropriate remediation process, manage network performance, analyze data for customer and prospect personalization, track customer sentiments, and identify upsell opportunities.

This upgrade marks a major milestone for us, enabling us to expand our service offerings, better serve our growing customer base, and support future technologies, said Andrew Kalkbrenner, IT Manager at Vibrant Broadband.

Federal and state programs have rightly prioritized reaching remote areas, building towers, and upgrading last-mile delivery. But access doesn't guarantee uptake.

In order to reduce the latency for AI, this type of equipment for networks dedicated to facilitating this interconnection is essential, and it's being required.