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COMMUNIQUE
September 2017

CSR Robots Forecast To Reach 23k by 2022

The rise of the machines is getting started in earnest. There will be more than 23,000 robots deployed for customer service roles between last year and 2022, according to a customer service robots forecast from market research firm Tractica. The robots will generate $451 million in revenue, researchers said. 

NTCA Members Battling Obstacles to Provide Higher Broadband Speeds

The NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, released its “NTCA 2016 Broadband/Internet Availability Survey Report” survey results, noting high deployment costs remain the chief obstacle for widespread availability. Read more by clicking the link below or on NTCA.org.

 

Solar Eclipse Impact on Telecom Was Big

The recent solar eclipse impact on telecom was big, according to data from DialogTech, a company that provides marketing analytics for phone calls. The sun was not the only thing that disappeared during the August 21 solar eclipse, DialogTech noted. Consumers did as well.

 

Attitudes Toward Artificial Intelligence: Survey Finds Interest, Wariness

People are eager to exploit the benefits of artificial intelligence but also are wary of the technology, according to a new survey about attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI).

 

Research: Close to 90% of Adult Broadband Users Now Binge Watch Video Programming 

Binge television watching – viewing at least two episodes of a series in one sitting – is a growing trend. Market research firm. The Diffusion Group found that 86 percent of adult broadband users do this at least occasionally and 58 percent of 18 to 34 year-olds do so daily.

 

 Finley Welcomes
Dan Carter, PE

In response to the evolving needs of the communications and energy sectors, Finley Engineering has hired Dan Carter, PE, as Senior Consultant. Carter will support Finley Engineering’s client efforts in the building of strategic initiatives and operation of broadband networks.

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UPCOMING EVENTS 
Finley Engineering experts will be attending the following upcoming events. For a complete list of events, visit our website FinleyUSA.com/newsevents.com. We hope to see you there!        

September/October Shows

ISE - ISE Expo

WTA - Fall Meeting

NTCA - Fall Conference 

NRECA - Region 5&6

Wispa Palooza - Fall Conference

NRECA - Region 2 & 3

NTCA - Northwest Region

MATSS - Mid-America Telecom Showcase

NRECA - Region 7 & 9

Border to Border Broadband - Blandin Foundation

Calix - User Group Conference

OTA - Technical Conference

MPUA - MO Public Utility Alliance

KTA / TTA - Fall Meeting

Great Lakes - Technology Showcase

 

    

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