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b'This is the third interview from my time at the\\xa0Cable Tec-Expo Show in Philadelphia. Asaf Matatyaou, the VP of Solutions and Product Management for the Cable Access Business at Harmonic, joins us to discuss AI, data, and innovation culture.
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\\nConsumer expectations have considerably shifted due to the impact of COVID-19. As a result, the reliability of network connectivity has become paramount. Power usage is another area brought to the forefront of innovation. The cable industry is heavily focused on reducing power usage while improving speed. Green initiatives and power saving, especially with the rising electricity costs, have become motivating areas for today\'s innovators.
\\nNetwork Virtualization
\\nThe network\\xa0is moving from traditional proprietary silicone and hardware stacks into software. As a result, running the network now requires different capabilities. As the cable industry steps into this transition, it is essential to get those with experience comfortable while also allowing them to utilize the newest technologies.
\\nAI Automation and the Value Creation of Data
\\nFinding\\xa0the role of AI\\xa0within networks to create reliability tends to be tricky. One group thinks AI is the most significant new thing, while others think it\'s evil and dangerous. Asaf believes that there is an excellent opportunity for\\xa0implementing AI\\xa0in terms of scale. To unlock this opportunity, organizations must be confident and prove they are getting the correct data. Secondly, they need the right actions for that data. Lastly, they need to train that data continuously.
\\nMany organizations overlook the quality of the data they are capturing. When Harmonic started, they put money into every bit of data they could. Over time, they realized the importance of filtering out non-valuable data. It is key to figuring out what data you need, what you can do with it, and how frequently you need it. I believe that if organizations are not thinking of\\xa0applying AI to their innovations, they will be left behind.
\\nInnovation Culture & Collaboration
\\nHarmonic collaborates with its customers to pinpoint their desired focus areas and provide actionable solutions. Internally, Harmonic prioritizes having an\\xa0innovation culture. The organization\'s leaders\\xa0encourage experimentation\\xa0at every level and don\'t shy away from failure. Every year, they host a two-day ‘Hackathon,\' allowing anyone in the organization to\\xa0develop new ideas.\\xa0They offer prizes for the top ideas and even implement some ideas into their solutions. To those who have an idea and don\'t know what to do with it, Asaf has a simple message: Don\'t waste time talking about it. Just do it, and then learn from it.\\xa0Fail and then achieve.
\\nCheck out Asaf\'s LinkedIn here.
\\nCheck out Harmonic\'s website here.
\\nAbout our Guest: Asaf Matatyaou
\\nAsaf Matatyaou is Vice President of Solutions and Product Management for the Cable Access Business at Harmonic. Asaf is responsible for product management, strategy, and solution architectures in this role,'