November 2009
by Sandra Saathoff
The OSP site must have power. Its equipment is critical to ongoing communications in an area that includes first responders. But the neighbors don’t like the noise of a generator, the State doesn’t like the emissions, and the company has committed to being more environmentally responsible. What do you do?
by James Kerr
Telefónica Móviles, the leading wireless telecom service provider in Spain, recently used a fuel reformer integrated with a fuel cell to run their extended backup power for a remote cell tower. Wanna know more about cutting edge fuel cells? Read on, my science-crazed friend.
by OSP® Staff
With attendees representing more than 50 service providers and from more than 10 countries, this year’s event was a potent educational and networking experience for all. See the pics to prove it!
by Ted Clemens
Cost overruns and traffic detours can result from trenched ground and construction equipment obstructions during underground utility installations. Now shallow, narrow slots and compact equipment has helped alleviate the problems associated with major utility cable construction projects in the 2010 Winter Olympics city of Vancouver.
by Andrew Burke
In our segment of the telecom biz, we traditionally think about assets as copper or fiber or other infrastructure-oriented equipment in the outside plant. Granted, we are used to being network focused. But we must also understand how other assets can help us win the end user’s loyalty in the long run. Read how they can and will, if we leverage them.
by Draka Communications
Here are some key considerations for installing optical fiber cable. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in damage or attenuation increases of the optical fiber or cable.
by OSP® Staff
The Audience for Online Video-Sharing Sites Nearly Doubles;Cell Phone Ownership by Teens and Adults
by Charles P. Garcia
As an alumnus of the White House Fellowship program, explores the leadership lessons that former White House Fellows said they took away from their year working under some of the best-of-the-best in Washington, D.C. Here are 8 lessons from some of the nation's greatest leaders.
by Pat Heydlauff
In today's unstable economy, when there is so much chaos, change always follows and leaves room for great opportunities. So how can you limit the damage caused by all the recent turmoil and negativity? Learn 4 strategies that help you to not only manage the change, but also focus on the opportunities and take action to turn them into new jobs and bottom line profits.
by Brenda Bence
Your leadership personal brand impacts your image, your reputation, your relationships, and your performance. Read on and learn how to create your desired leadership personal brand - and how to get rid of negative perceptions that undermine your best efforts.
by Sandra Saathoff
Believe it or not, many states have put their money where their mouth is in terms of offering incentives for providers making good power choices. Check out the chart below and see if your state is a hybrid-power friendly one.
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