Ryan McCowan reveals how AI‑driven automation is reducing costs and boosting network resilience at BASe 2026
Session will explore AI use cases for predictive maintenance, provisioning and customer experience optimization in broadband operations
- Speakers: Ryan McCowan, VP of global technical sales at Adtran
- Topics: Accelerating AI into the fiber network: Smarter broadband is here
- When: Monday, March 23, 2 p.m. AEDT
- Where: BASe Summit 2026, The Crown Promenade Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia https://www.broadband-forum.org/events/base-summit-australia-2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how broadband networks are designed and managed. As network complexity grows, providers are increasingly turning to AI to move from reactive troubleshooting to proactive optimization. By leveraging AI-powered insights, operators can significantly reduce operational costs and improve network resilience, while ensuring that high-speed fiber services meet evolving user demands.
In this session, Ryan McCowan will demonstrate how AI agents and automated workflows are transforming fiber broadband operations. He will explore real-world use cases and unpack the architecture required to build a smarter, AI-powered network. Attendees will gain actionable insights into overcoming implementation barriers and learn how to leverage the immediate AI opportunities available to streamline their businesses.