Founding Member of the Utility Broadband Alliance

Biography

Mr. Burk has an extensive industry career. Having first started with the United States Air Force, as a telecommunication system specialist working with Satellite, Microwave and the military phone network for both voice and data. Since then he has carried the tool bag installing equipment at both commercial telephone companies and fortune 100 enterprises. Moving into system engineering, and then into sales and business development in the industrial markets. Today, Mr. Burk is a founding member of the Utility Broadband Alliance focused on champing private LTE use by the North America Utilities.

Description

Mr. Burk will discuss and present the latest information on Private LTE and selecting the best technology. Topic will cover current market status of CBRS, MultiFire, Wi-Fi6 and more. FCC standings on CBRS licensing, Band 8 rollout. Things to consider when implementing private LTE. Is better to rent or own? IoT use for municipalities, and smart city uses.