Greg Luhman talks practical AI applications for broadband providers at NETS NY 2026

• Speakers: Greg Luhman, business development manager at Adtran; Glenn Paul, software tester/trainer at Innovative Systems
• Topics: AI-driven predictive maintenance and AI future applications


• When: Wednesday, October 7, 1:30 p.m. EDT
• Where: NETS NY 2026, Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, USA https://nysta.wildapricot.org/www.nysta.com

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to everyday use, creating new opportunities for broadband providers to improve efficiency, accelerate decision-making and make better use of limited resources. As operators manage increasingly complex networks and customer expectations, many are exploring how AI can help automate routine processes, uncover operational insights and support more informed business decisions. At the same time, organizations must identify practical applications that deliver measurable value while fitting naturally into existing workflows. Understanding where AI can have the greatest operational impact is becoming an important priority for service providers seeking to improve productivity and long-term performance.

In this session, Greg Luhman and Glenn Paul will explore how AI tools are being applied across broadband organizations, from simplifying day-to-day tasks to supporting predictive maintenance and future operational use cases. They will examine practical examples that help teams reduce manual effort, answer complex questions more quickly and gain deeper insight into network and business operations. The discussion will also consider how service providers are using AI to improve efficiency today while preparing for broader applications in the future. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of where AI is delivering value now and how emerging capabilities may influence broadband operations in the years ahead.