How AI Quietly Saved Rural Internet | Scott Alcott - The Growth Unleashed Podcast

Описание: What if a decades-long telecom veteran could close the gap for tens of millions of Americans — using code, empathy, and a new generation of automation?

Meet Scott Alcott, CEO of Innovative Systems and a 37-year telecom leader whose team powers the small broadband providers that connect isolated communities. In this episode of The Growth Unleashed Podcast, Scott reveals the operational playbook behind mission-driven networks: from OCR and in-app copilots to predictive alerts that fix failing fiber before customers lose service.

You’ll hear stories that matter: a cooperative in the heartland, tech that learns patterns, and the ethical guardrails Scott insists on before machines act autonomously.

Key takeaways:
🚀 How integrated platforms beat “stitching” multiple tools for non-expert operators
🔍 Real-world use cases: automated upgrades, predictive maintenance, and instant analytics
🛡️ Why policy, audit trails, and human oversight must govern autonomous agents
👩‍💻 The future of work: employees shifting to UX, policy, and product-creation roles
📈 Where federal funding and 2,500 local providers create a massive buildout opportunity

If you care about equitable access, operational excellence, and responsible automation, this is essential listening. Subscribe, connect with Scott Alcott, CEO of Innovative Systems on LinkedIn, and join the movement to bring dependable connectivity to every community.

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