Alabama Network Operators Group Hosts ALANOG-2 Meeting

I85Cyber.org community member ALANOG(Alabama Network Operators Group) recently held its most recent meeting on January 18, 2024 at the conferencing facilities of Cullman Electric Cooperative in Cullman, AL.  The entire ALANOG membership would like to thank both Sprout Fiber Internet and the Cullman Electric Cooperative for both the generosity and hospitality they offered as hosts of our event.

Network operators from across the entire State of Alabama were in attendance and had an opportunity to meet, network and discuss various ways in which each of them and their respective organizations could be of assistance to one another.

During our second event a series of informative workshop presentation were conducted where the morning speakers included

  • Mark Freeman, Vice President of Network Operations – Sprout Fiber Internet
  • Randy Rooney, Practice Director – ePlus Technology
  • Arista Networks/Ringgold Telephone

Details from each of the day’s presentations can be found below.

Presentation A – Our Story – Sprout’s Development And Management

Presentation B – Carrier Network Architecture Evolution – How to build a modern network that is modular, scalable, and resilient to support next-gen services.

Presentation C – Cloud Based Monitoring, Orchestration And Automation In Real Time

The next ALANOG meeting is currently scheduled to convene in May 2024.  Please visit the alanog.org web-site for more details.