Ryan McCowan spotlights network-optimizing AI tools at Network X 2025
Panel discussion will explore intelligence-driven solutions that lower operational costs, boost network uptime and deliver a better user experience
- Speakers: Ryan McCowan, VP of technical sales at Adtran; Erik Keith, senior research analyst, broadband infrastructure at S&P Global Market Intelligence (moderator); Bruno Cornaglia, fixed access senior manager at Vodafone; Israel Madiedo, innovation and technology director at izzi Telecom; Majed Alyaqoub, customer service operations GM at STC; Thomas Nogues, executive advisor at CableLabs
- Topics: Beyond the buzzword – AI in fiber
- When: Wednesday, October 15, 4:50 p.m. CET
- Where: Network X, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France https://networkxevent.com
Managing complex IP and optical networks has become increasingly costly and reactive, with legacy processes struggling to keep pace with scale and service demands. Unplanned outages, insufficient maintenance and delayed fault response drive up opex and impact customer experience. Traditional planning relies on historical data but lacks the real-time insight to optimize network rollout, performance and service quality.
In this session, Ryan McCowan and a panel of industry experts will explore AI tools that use predictive analytics to anticipate faults and optimize maintenance, reducing downtime and truck rolls. Using real-world examples, they will reveal how automated diagnostics accelerate issue resolution, while smart planning tools align capacity with future demand.