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From GE to Fiber Optics: The Story Behind Advanced Business Communications | Fibreside Ep. 1

Artificial intelligence, fiber optics infrastructure, and enterprise networking are reshaping modern data center and telecommunications infrastructure. In this episode of Fibreside, we explore the origins of Advanced Business Communications (ABC) and the early days of the fiber-optic infrastructure industry. Founder Ed O'Brien shares how his experience working at General Electric during the birth of enterprise fiber networks inspired him to start ABC in 1986. What began as a small sales and representation business grew into a trusted partner for major manufacturers like Corning and Eaton, helping enterprise organizations deploy critical network infrastructure and fiber connectivity. Joined by Ken DePalo, Director of Sales, the conversation covers the challenges of building relationships in the telecommunications industry, the importance of becoming subject-matter experts, and how the company evolved alongside the rapid growth of data centers, enterprise networking, and AI infrastructure. The episode also dives into how ABC positioned itself strategically by focusing on fiber, power, and wireless connectivity, allowing the company to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions to enterprise customers. If you’re interested in fiber optics, telecommunications infrastructure, enterprise networking, or the future of AI data centers, this episode provides an inside look at the industry from people who helped build it. Chapters: 00:00:40:13 The origins of ABC and early fiber optics work 00:01:29:22 Building one of the first enterprise fiber networks 00:02:18:18 Returning home and starting the business 00:02:44:00 Landing early customers and entering the rep business 00:03:38:24 Partnering with major infrastructure manufacturers 00:05:08:02 Introducing Ken DiPaolo and the sales team 00:06:31:27 Ken’s early experience in the industry 00:11:42:01 Learning the technology and enterprise sales process 00:14:44:01 Surviving the dot-com crash and evolving the business 00:19:37:17 ABC’s sales blueprint and strategy moving forward Fibreside is the infrastructure podcast from Advanced Business Communications, hosted by Ed O’Brien and Ken DePalo. We explore fiber optic infrastructure, AI-ready power systems, in-building wireless solutions, and data center design for enterprise, healthcare, and commercial real estate environments. From fiber and UPS to distributed antenna systems (DAS) and private 5G, we cover the technologies powering the future of connected buildings. Learn more about ABC: Website: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adva... Blog: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/news... Contact: https://advancedbusinesscomm.com/contact #FiberOpticInfrastructure #InBuildingWireless #DataCenterDesign #EnterpriseConnectivity #Private5G