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US Conec growth playbook

Diagnosis

US Conec makes the ferrules and very small form factor connectors that AI data centers are moving to, and its hiring shows it is investing in growth: a Product Marketing Strategist, a Trade Show Specialist, a Business and Technology Development Manager for design-ins, new product leadership and a VP of Technology, alongside large production hiring.

Its site lags behind: the homepage is titled "Home" and never mentions AI, 2,928 part pages have no path to samples or suppliers, and the partner ecosystem is a news list.

This playbook tells the AI data center story first, turns part pages and the collaborators list into lead paths, books meetings at shows, and then builds design-in kits, a product finder and ecosystem content.

Growth Score

6/10

Biggest Opportunity

Turn its central place in the MMC and MDC ecosystem into a clear AI data center story and measurable design-in leads from its own part pages.

Biggest Risk

Competing very small form factor connectors and partners' own messaging can take the AI data center story if US Conec does not tell it itself.

01

Start here

The three moves to make first. Each one is written up in full below.

  1. 1

    Tell the "Powering AI" story on the homepage, which today is titled "Home" and never mentions AI

    Write the homepage title, description and H1 today.

    High impact First result in 1 month
  2. 2

    A "Get samples or find a supplier" box on all 2,928 part pages

    Add the box to the MMC and MDC part pages first.

    High impact First result in 1 month
  3. 3

    Turn the collaborators news list into a searchable supplier directory

    Put the existing list into a table with product and type columns.

    High impact First result in 1 month

02

Your idea portfolio

21 ideas, grouped by when to run them. Open any idea for how to run it: the steps, who to approach, copy you can use, and how to measure it.

  • 6 ideas are marked Unexpected: plays you are unlikely to have tried.

Every idea placed by the effort it takes against the impact it could have. Quick wins sit top left; select a number to open that idea. The filters below narrow the list by status, timing, category and what Programmable can build.

Effort vs impactEach number is an idea. Select one to open it.
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Showing 21 of 21 ideas

This week 6

Quick wins with a clear first action.

  • 01

    Every US Conec job post opens "Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI.", and the MMC page says AI architectures are outgrowing legacy data center cabling. But the homepage, the page that appears when an engineer or buyer searches for US Conec, has the title "Home", no meta description, no H1, and no mention of AI anywhere. The company's strongest growth story lives in its recruiting copy, not on its own front page.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 month Product Marketing Strategist

    First action

    Write the homepage title, description and H1 today.

    How to measure it

    Contact form submissions tagged AI / data center

    Now
    –
    Target
    +30%
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Agree the position

      One sentence on what US Conec does for AI data centers.

      Product Marketing Strategist 2 days

    2. 2

      Fix the homepage basics

      Title, meta description, H1 and share image.

      Web developer 1 day

    3. 3

      Draft the hub

      Density, ferrules, transceiver interfaces, supply and ecosystem, with sources.

      Product Marketing Strategist 1 week

    4. 4

      Engineering review

      Check every number and claim.

      Product Manager 3 days

    5. 5

      Publish and link

      From the homepage hero, MMC and MDC pages, and the press list.

      Web developer 2 days

    6. 6

      Add two calls to action

      "Find a supplier" and "Talk to an engineer", tagged in Pardot.

      Marketing Communications lead 1 day

    7. 7

      Measure

      Search impressions for AI data center terms and tagged contacts.

      Marketing Communications lead monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Product Marketing Strategist

    Smallest test

    Change the homepage title and description and watch search click-through for a month.

    Why it works

    Give the homepage a real title and description (MT ferrules, MMC and MDC very small form factor connectors for AI and hyperscale data centers), an H1 that states the position, and a share image. Then publish one "Connectivity for AI data centers" page that tells the story with facts already on the site and in press releases: MMC at more than 3x the density of MPO, the TMT ferrule, MDC and MMC transceiver interfaces from partners, the multi-source supply agreements, on-board optics and SiPh coupling, and the certified assembler ecosystem. End it with two paths: "Find a supplier" and "Talk to an engineer".

    Data center architects and transceiver teams search by problem (density, AI cluster cabling), not by part family. A homepage and hub that answer that search turn US Conec's technical lead into inbound conversations, and give the new Product Marketing Strategist, sales and trade show teams one page to point to.

    Ready to use

    ChecklistHomepage and AI hub launch list

    [ ] Homepage <title> that names MT ferrules and VSFF connectors
    [ ] Meta description with the AI data center position
    [ ] One H1 on the homepage
    [ ] Share image
    [ ] /ai-data-center hub with density, ferrule, transceiver and supply facts
    [ ] Engineering sign-off on every number
    [ ] "Find a supplier" and "Talk to an engineer" calls to action tagged in Pardot

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Overclaiming the AI link

      Keep to what US Conec products do (density, loss, deployment) and cite partners' announcements.

    • Partners also tell the AI story

      Position US Conec as the source of the ferrule and connector platform they build on.

    Evidence

    • HiringEvery US Conec job post opens "Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI." The board lists 83 open roles (October 23, 2026), most of them manufacturing, assembly, molding and tooling roles in Fort Worth, Texas (52) and Hickory, North Carolina (31).Source
    • Your websiteHomepage (checked October 23, 2026): the page title is just "Home", with no meta description, no H1 heading and no share image; the word "AI" does not appear in the page text. It shows four featured products (MMC, MDC, HEC-DC, IBC cleaners), an "In The News" list and upcoming events.Source
    • Your websiteMMC Connector Solutions page: "Emerging optical networking requirements driven by AI architectures ... are exceeding the capabilities of legacy optical cabling infrastructure in the data center"; "MMC solves density challenges with >3x density of MPO"; sub-pages on applications, speed of deployment, density, performance, ecosystem and technical support.Source
    • News coverageFebruary 2026: US Conec, Hakusan and Sanwa Technologies agreed to multi-source MMC connectors and TMT ferrules to bolster supply, saying hyperscale architectures are moving from MPO to MMC; March 2026: a multi-source framework with Corning, Fujikura and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave for PRIZM TMT expanded beam ferrules and MMC connectors.Source
    • HiringProduct Marketing Strategist (Hickory, first posted August 28, 2026, updated October 21): "a key link between Product Line Management and Marketing Communications, translating complex technical concepts into compelling customer-focused messaging"; develops "positioning, value propositions, messaging frameworks"; creates content "for websites, digital campaigns, social media, presentations, videos, advertisements, trade shows, and sales enablement materials"; runs "competitive analysis ... to identify trends, opportunities, and messaging gaps"; manages trade show product displays.Source
    • Your websiteSolutions overview: connectivity for "data centers, central offices, MSOs and PON distribution networks"; on-board optics where "OE conversion happens closer to the switching, compute, and memory function"; MXC card-to-card interconnect; "Singlemode PRIZM LightTurn for SiPh coupling"; process training and field cleaning solutions.Source
  • 02

    In a sample of 30 part pages, none offered a way to request samples, a quote or a supplier, and none had a meta description. An engineer who finds the exact MTP kit or MDC adapter can download the drawing and then has to start again on a general contact form with no part number field.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 month Product Marketing Strategist

    First action

    Add the box to the MMC and MDC part pages first.

    How to measure it

    Part-page requests

    Now
    –
    Target
    100 a month
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Design the box

      Three actions, part number passed.

      Product Marketing Strategist 1 week

    2. 2

      Map families to suppliers

      From the collaborators list.

      Business and Technology Development Manager 1 week

    3. 3

      Build it

      Template change on all part pages.

      Web developer 1 week

    4. 4

      Write meta descriptions

      From spec tables, by template.

      Web developer 3 days

    5. 5

      Route requests

      By region and product line.

      Marketing Communications lead 1 week

    6. 6

      Report

      Requests by part family.

      Marketing Communications lead monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Development time
    Owner
    Product Marketing Strategist

    Smallest test

    Add a "Request samples" link with the part number on MMC pages.

    Why it works

    Add a box to every part page: "Request samples", "Find a certified supplier" (filtered to the collaborators for that product family) and "Ask an applications engineer", each passing the part number into Pardot and the contact form. Generate meta descriptions from each page's specification table.

    The part page is where design intent is highest; capturing it with the part number tells sales exactly what the customer is designing in.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Channel conflict with assemblers

      Show suppliers first and route sample requests to them where they hold stock.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteSitemap: 2,995 URLs, 2,928 of them /products/ pages. In a sample of 30 product pages fetched on October 23, 2026, none had a meta description and none offered a way to request a sample, a quote or a supplier; the pages show a part number, specifications and a drawing PDF. Some names read like internal file names (for example "Spacer_Pin_Female_MTP®Pro", "LCDU-0.5_Sub-Assy_SM_APC_GN_DC"), several pages carry only a part number and drawing, the IBC cleaner pages list "Standards Compliance IEC-61300-3-35; IEC-TSB-XYZ", and Applications Engineering Notes and polishing procedures sit under /products/ as if they were parts.Source
    • Your websiteCollaborators page: about 25 "read more" news items on companies offering or certified for MMC and MDC, including Panduit, Molex, Corning, Leviton, Fujikura, FS.com, Sylex, tde, DMSI, Cable Associates ("Achieves MMC Certification, Advancing Hyperscale AI Connectivity"), WCFO, Optical Cabling Systems and transceiver makers T&S, HGGenuine and EverPro. There is no filter by product, company type or region.Source
    • Your websiteEvery page has a "Subscribe to Receive News" form (name, company, country) for "the latest news on US Conec products and upcoming events", run through Pardot; the contact page is one general form split by Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA, with no product or part number field. A Chinese-language site is linked from the header.Source
    • HiringBusiness and Technology Development Manager (Hickory, posted October 15, 2026): builds relationships with "end users, active equipment manufacturers, system vendors, and transceiver manufacturers"; will "Drive design-in opportunities by promoting US Conec technologies, products, and capabilities within customer organizations"; prepares "customer-facing content tailored to specific business and application needs"; represents US Conec at "industry conferences, trade shows, technical forums".Source
  • 03

    The collaborators page lists about 25 companies offering or certified for MMC and MDC as "read more" news items, with no way to filter by product, company type (assembler, transceiver, panel) or region.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 month Business and Technology Devel…

    First action

    Put the existing list into a table with product and type columns.

    How to measure it

    Directory referrals

    Now
    –
    Target
    500 a month
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Gather data

      Products, type, region per partner.

      Business and Technology Development Manager 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Confirm with partners

      Approve their listing.

      Business and Technology Development Manager 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Build the directory

      Filters by product, type and region.

      Web developer 1 week

    4. 4

      Link it

      Part pages, AI hub, MMC page.

      Web developer 1 day

    5. 5

      Share referral data

      Quarterly to partners.

      Business and Technology Development Manager quarterly

    6. 6

      Add new certifications

      As they happen.

      Marketing Communications lead ongoing

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Development time
    Owner
    Business and Technology Development Manager

    Smallest test

    Publish the table version.

    Why it works

    Rebuild it as a directory: company, products offered (MMC, MDC, MTP), type, regions served, certification status and a link. Link it from every part page and the AI hub.

    Buyers want to know who can deliver an MMC assembly in their region; partners gain a reason to keep certifying.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Partners want equal placement

      Sort alphabetically within each filter.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteCollaborators page: about 25 "read more" news items on companies offering or certified for MMC and MDC, including Panduit, Molex, Corning, Leviton, Fujikura, FS.com, Sylex, tde, DMSI, Cable Associates ("Achieves MMC Certification, Advancing Hyperscale AI Connectivity"), WCFO, Optical Cabling Systems and transceiver makers T&S, HGGenuine and EverPro. There is no filter by product, company type or region.Source
    • Your websiteCertification and Training page: hands-on courses in MTP connector installation and polishing, PRIZM LightTurn installation and MXC with PRIZM MT expanded beam termination, with inspection, geometry and loss testing; the MMC page says US Conec "offers training, certification, and technical support to ensure high-quality MMC cable assemblies".Source
    • News coverageFebruary 2026: US Conec, Hakusan and Sanwa Technologies agreed to multi-source MMC connectors and TMT ferrules to bolster supply, saying hyperscale architectures are moving from MPO to MMC; March 2026: a multi-source framework with Corning, Fujikura and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave for PRIZM TMT expanded beam ferrules and MMC connectors.Source
  • 04

    The 2027 events page lists eleven shows with booth numbers (OFC booth S-939, BICSI, DesignCon, Fiber Connect), but nothing about what will be shown or how to meet an engineer. The Trade Show Specialist is hired to maintain event web content and pre-show promotion.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Trade Show Specialist

    First action

    Add a meeting form to the OFC 2027 entry.

    How to measure it

    Meetings booked per major show

    Now
    –
    Target
    40
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Template

      One page per show.

      Trade Show Specialist 1 week

    2. 2

      Booking form

      Pardot, routed to attendees.

      Marketing Communications lead 2 days

    3. 3

      Pre-show email

      By region.

      Trade Show Specialist 3 weeks before

    4. 4

      At the show

      Scan and tag leads.

      Trade Show Specialist per show

    5. 5

      Post-show email

      Summary and follow-up.

      Trade Show Specialist 1 week after

    6. 6

      Report

      Meetings and opportunities.

      Trade Show Specialist per show

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Trade Show Specialist

    Smallest test

    Publish the OFC 2027 page with a meeting form.

    Why it works

    Give each show a short page: products on display, talks, the engineers attending and a meeting booking form. Promote it in a pre-show email to subscribers in that region and follow up with a post-show summary.

    Booked meetings are the most valuable trade show leads, and they make each show's return measurable.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Few bookings for small shows

      Start with OFC, BICSI and Fiber Connect.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteEvents page: a 2027 calendar of DesignCon (booth 1159), BICSI Winter (booth 1221), APE Singapore, OFC 2027 in Los Angeles (booth S-939), Data Center World, ANGACOM, Fiber Connect (booth 987), ISE Expo in Fort Worth (booth 1329), CIOE Shenzhen, SCTE and ECOC; each is a name, date, venue and booth number, with no meeting booking or details of what will be shown.Source
    • HiringTrade Show Specialist (Hickory, posted August 28, 2026): runs "domestic and international trade shows"; will "Maintain and update trade show website content, exhibitor portals, company profiles, product information"; supports "pre- and post-event promotions, including email campaigns, web content, social media"; and "post-event reporting ... event evaluations".Source
    • Your websiteEvery page has a "Subscribe to Receive News" form (name, company, country) for "the latest news on US Conec products and upcoming events", run through Pardot; the contact page is one general form split by Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA, with no product or part number field. A Chinese-language site is linked from the header.Source
  • 05

    Real visitors get the main content quickly (1.9 s), but the homepage fails Core Web Vitals on layout shift (CLS 0.14) caused by the header navigation, and the lab test shows render-blocking requests costing about 2.8 s.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Web developer

    First action

    Set a fixed height on the header container.

    How to measure it

    CLS for real visitors

    Now
    –
    Target
    under 0.1
    By
    60 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Find the shift

      Header elements.

      Web developer 1 day

    2. 2

      Reserve space

      Fixed header height.

      Web developer 1 day

    3. 3

      Defer scripts

      Non-critical JavaScript.

      Web developer 2 days

    4. 4

      Remove unused code

      About 189 KB.

      Web developer 2 days

    5. 5

      Re-test

      PageSpeed.

      Web developer 1 hour

    6. 6

      Watch field data

      28 days.

      Web developer monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Web developer

    Smallest test

    Fix the header height and re-test.

    Why it works

    Reserve the header's height before the menu script runs, load the mobile menu without reflow, remove unused JavaScript and defer non-critical scripts. Re-test and watch field data for 28 days.

    A stable page feels professional and keeps engineers on technical pages longer.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Breaking the menu

      Test on mobile and desktop before release.

    Evidence

    • Google PageSpeedHomepage, mobile: performance 59/100; the lab test shows the main image after 9.3 s (target 2.5 s). Real Chrome visitors load the main content in 1.9 s (good), but the page fails Core Web Vitals on layout shift (CLS 0.14 against a 0.1 limit), caused by the header navigation; render-blocking requests cost about 2.8 s and unused JavaScript about 0.9 s.Source
  • 06

    Some part pages are named like internal files ("Spacer_Pin_Female_MTP®Pro", "LCDU-0.5_Sub-Assy_SM_APC_GN_DC"), several carry only a part number and drawing, and the IBC cleaner pages list "IEC-TSB-XYZ" as a standard. These names appear in search results and in partners' catalogues.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Product Manager

    First action

    Fix the cleaner standards line and the ten most visited thin pages.

    How to measure it

    Clean part pages

    Now
    –
    Target
    100%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Export

      Names and spec fields.

      Web developer 1 day

    2. 2

      Flag issues

      Underscores, placeholders, empty fields.

      Product Manager 1 week

    3. 3

      Write the standard

      Naming rules.

      Product Manager 2 days

    4. 4

      Fix top pages

      By traffic.

      Product Manager 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Fix the rest

      In batches.

      Product Manager 1 quarter

    6. 6

      Share with partners

      Updated names.

      Business and Technology Development Manager quarterly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Product Manager

    Smallest test

    Fix the "IEC-TSB-XYZ" line this week.

    Why it works

    Export all part names and spec fields, flag underscores, abbreviations and placeholder text, and rewrite them to a naming standard. Fill in the missing features and applications on thin pages, starting with the most visited.

    Clear names help engineers find the right part, and small errors cost credibility with standards-minded buyers.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Part numbers referenced in orders

      Change only display names, never part numbers.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteSitemap: 2,995 URLs, 2,928 of them /products/ pages. In a sample of 30 product pages fetched on October 23, 2026, none had a meta description and none offered a way to request a sample, a quote or a supplier; the pages show a part number, specifications and a drawing PDF. Some names read like internal file names (for example "Spacer_Pin_Female_MTP®Pro", "LCDU-0.5_Sub-Assy_SM_APC_GN_DC"), several pages carry only a part number and drawing, the IBC cleaner pages list "Standards Compliance IEC-61300-3-35; IEC-TSB-XYZ", and Applications Engineering Notes and polishing procedures sit under /products/ as if they were parts.Source

This quarter 9

The core plays for the next three months.

  • 07

    The new Business and Technology Development Manager is asked to "Drive design-in opportunities" with transceiver and equipment manufacturers. Partners already ship MDC and MMC interface transceivers (EverPro, T&S, HGGenuine).

    High impactHigh effort First result in 2 quarters Business and Technology Devel…

    First action

    List the files transceiver teams ask for most.

    How to measure it

    New design-in opportunities

    Now
    –
    Target
    20 a quarter
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      List contents

      Drawings, models, data.

      Business and Technology Development Manager 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Prepare files

      Per interface.

      Product Manager 1 month

    3. 3

      Build the request page

      Short form.

      Web developer 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Ship sample kits

      Within a week.

      Business and Technology Development Manager ongoing

    5. 5

      Follow up

      Applications engineer call.

      Business and Technology Development Manager ongoing

    6. 6

      Track

      Design-ins by stage.

      Business and Technology Development Manager monthly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Sample kits
    Owner
    Business and Technology Development Manager

    Smallest test

    Send a kit to five transceiver makers.

    Why it works

    Package what a transceiver team needs to design in MMC or MDC: interface drawings, 3D models, performance data, sample kits and an applications engineer contact, behind a short request form. Track each request as a design-in opportunity.

    Designs won early lock in volume for years; making the first step easy shortens the cycle.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Files shared too widely

      Gate detailed models behind the request form.

    Evidence

    • HiringBusiness and Technology Development Manager (Hickory, posted October 15, 2026): builds relationships with "end users, active equipment manufacturers, system vendors, and transceiver manufacturers"; will "Drive design-in opportunities by promoting US Conec technologies, products, and capabilities within customer organizations"; prepares "customer-facing content tailored to specific business and application needs"; represents US Conec at "industry conferences, trade shows, technical forums".Source
    • Your websiteCollaborators page: about 25 "read more" news items on companies offering or certified for MMC and MDC, including Panduit, Molex, Corning, Leviton, Fujikura, FS.com, Sylex, tde, DMSI, Cable Associates ("Achieves MMC Certification, Advancing Hyperscale AI Connectivity"), WCFO, Optical Cabling Systems and transceiver makers T&S, HGGenuine and EverPro. There is no filter by product, company type or region.Source
    • Your websiteMMC Connector Solutions page: "Emerging optical networking requirements driven by AI architectures ... are exceeding the capabilities of legacy optical cabling infrastructure in the data center"; "MMC solves density challenges with >3x density of MPO"; sub-pages on applications, speed of deployment, density, performance, ecosystem and technical support.Source
    • Your websiteSolutions overview: connectivity for "data centers, central offices, MSOs and PON distribution networks"; on-board optics where "OE conversion happens closer to the switching, compute, and memory function"; MXC card-to-card interconnect; "Singlemode PRIZM LightTurn for SiPh coupling"; process training and field cleaning solutions.Source
  • 08

    Most of the 2,928 part pages are combinations of cable type, diameter, mode, gender, housing colour and spring force. Finding the right one means reading long names.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 2 quarters Web developer

    First action

    Check that spec fields are consistent enough to filter.

    How to measure it

    Finder-to-request rate

    Now
    –
    Target
    10%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Audit fields

      Consistency across parts.

      Product Manager 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Clean data

      Fill gaps.

      Product Manager 1 month

    3. 3

      Build the finder

      Filters and results.

      Web developer 1 month

    4. 4

      Link it

      From product menus.

      Web developer 1 day

    5. 5

      Track searches

      Configurations sought.

      Marketing Communications lead monthly

    6. 6

      Feed back

      To product management.

      Director, Product Management quarterly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Development time
    Owner
    Web developer

    Smallest test

    Build the finder for one family.

    Why it works

    Build a filter tool from the existing spec fields: choose connector family, cable type, diameter, mode and gender, and see matching parts with drawings and the sample box.

    Engineers find the right part faster, and US Conec learns which configurations are in demand.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Inconsistent data

      Start with MTP kits only.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteSitemap: 2,995 URLs, 2,928 of them /products/ pages. In a sample of 30 product pages fetched on October 23, 2026, none had a meta description and none offered a way to request a sample, a quote or a supplier; the pages show a part number, specifications and a drawing PDF. Some names read like internal file names (for example "Spacer_Pin_Female_MTP®Pro", "LCDU-0.5_Sub-Assy_SM_APC_GN_DC"), several pages carry only a part number and drawing, the IBC cleaner pages list "Standards Compliance IEC-61300-3-35; IEC-TSB-XYZ", and Applications Engineering Notes and polishing procedures sit under /products/ as if they were parts.Source
    • HiringDirector, Product Management (posted October 14, 2026): owns "portfolio planning, market intelligence, pricing strategy, and roadmap development" and will "Lead voice-of-customer initiatives and market segmentation efforts". Product Manager (posted October 12, 2026): owns product line P&L; needs knowledge of "outside plant (OSP) cabling infrastructure and broadband network deployments" and "cabling solutions deployed in harsh environments"; leads promotion "including product literature, website content, articles, press releases, and digital campaigns".Source
  • 09

    AENs and polishing procedures are listed under /products/ as if they were parts, titled by document number. They contain the know-how installers search for.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Product Marketing Strategist

    First action

    Retitle the ten most downloaded AENs.

    How to measure it

    AEN visits

    Now
    –
    Target
    +50%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      List AENs

      From the sitemap.

      Web developer 1 day

    2. 2

      Retitle

      Plain-language titles.

      Product Marketing Strategist 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Write summaries

      Two paragraphs each.

      Product Marketing Strategist 1 month

    4. 4

      Move section

      With redirects.

      Web developer 1 week

    5. 5

      Link parts

      Related products.

      Web developer 1 week

    6. 6

      Measure

      Visits and downloads.

      Marketing Communications lead monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Product Marketing Strategist

    Smallest test

    Retitle one AEN and track it.

    Why it works

    Move AENs to their own section with plain titles ("How to install the ELiMENT duplex LC uniboot"), a summary, the PDF and related parts. Link from each part page.

    Installers and assemblers search for how-to answers; good answers bring them to the parts.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Old links break

      Redirect every old URL.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteSitemap: 2,995 URLs, 2,928 of them /products/ pages. In a sample of 30 product pages fetched on October 23, 2026, none had a meta description and none offered a way to request a sample, a quote or a supplier; the pages show a part number, specifications and a drawing PDF. Some names read like internal file names (for example "Spacer_Pin_Female_MTP®Pro", "LCDU-0.5_Sub-Assy_SM_APC_GN_DC"), several pages carry only a part number and drawing, the IBC cleaner pages list "Standards Compliance IEC-61300-3-35; IEC-TSB-XYZ", and Applications Engineering Notes and polishing procedures sit under /products/ as if they were parts.Source
    • Your websiteCertification and Training page: hands-on courses in MTP connector installation and polishing, PRIZM LightTurn installation and MXC with PRIZM MT expanded beam termination, with inspection, geometry and loss testing; the MMC page says US Conec "offers training, certification, and technical support to ensure high-quality MMC cable assemblies".Source
  • 10

    US Conec runs hands-on certification courses (MTP polishing, PRIZM LightTurn, MXC) and certifies MMC assemblers, but the training page lists course contents only.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Product Manager

    First action

    Publish the next quarter's course dates.

    How to measure it

    New certifications

    Now
    –
    Target
    +25%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Set dates

      Next two quarters.

      Product Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Add booking

      Form or calendar.

      Web developer 1 week

    3. 3

      Film modules

      Background theory.

      Product Marketing Strategist 1 month

    4. 4

      Issue certificates

      Digital.

      Product Manager 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Feed directory

      Certified status.

      Business and Technology Development Manager ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Certifications.

      Product Manager quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Production
    Owner
    Product Manager

    Smallest test

    Publish dates for one course.

    Why it works

    Add dates, locations and booking; offer short online pre-learning modules before hands-on days; issue certificates that feed the supplier directory.

    Easier certification grows the number of qualified assemblers, which grows demand for US Conec parts.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Capacity of trainers

      Use online modules to shorten hands-on days.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteCertification and Training page: hands-on courses in MTP connector installation and polishing, PRIZM LightTurn installation and MXC with PRIZM MT expanded beam termination, with inspection, geometry and loss testing; the MMC page says US Conec "offers training, certification, and technical support to ensure high-quality MMC cable assemblies".Source
    • Your websiteCollaborators page: about 25 "read more" news items on companies offering or certified for MMC and MDC, including Panduit, Molex, Corning, Leviton, Fujikura, FS.com, Sylex, tde, DMSI, Cable Associates ("Achieves MMC Certification, Advancing Hyperscale AI Connectivity"), WCFO, Optical Cabling Systems and transceiver makers T&S, HGGenuine and EverPro. There is no filter by product, company type or region.Source
  • 11

    The YouTube channel has 10 videos and about 300 subscribers, while trade press filmed US Conec demonstrating MMC termination at OFC 2026. The Product Marketing Strategist is hired to create video content.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Product Marketing Strategist

    First action

    Film the MMC termination video first.

    How to measure it

    Views per quarter

    Now
    –
    Target
    20,000
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick topics

      Six families.

      Product Marketing Strategist 1 week

    2. 2

      Script

      With engineers.

      Product Marketing Strategist 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Film

      In the training lab.

      Product Marketing Strategist 1 month

    4. 4

      Publish

      YouTube and part pages.

      Web developer ongoing

    5. 5

      Cut clips

      For LinkedIn.

      Marketing Communications lead ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Views and requests.

      Marketing Communications lead monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Production
    Owner
    Product Marketing Strategist

    Smallest test

    Publish one video.

    Why it works

    Film one short video per connector family: what it is, where it fits and how it is terminated and cleaned. Embed each on its part family pages and the AI hub.

    Engineers learn by watching, and each video answers a question sales hears repeatedly.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Showing proprietary process

      Show user-facing steps only.

    Evidence

    • YouTubeThe US Conec YouTube channel has about 307 subscribers and 10 videos (about 31,700 views); trade press filmed US Conec at OFC 2026 demonstrating MMC termination of cables up to 2.5 mm.Source
    • HiringProduct Marketing Strategist (Hickory, first posted August 28, 2026, updated October 21): "a key link between Product Line Management and Marketing Communications, translating complex technical concepts into compelling customer-focused messaging"; develops "positioning, value propositions, messaging frameworks"; creates content "for websites, digital campaigns, social media, presentations, videos, advertisements, trade shows, and sales enablement materials"; runs "competitive analysis ... to identify trends, opportunities, and messaging gaps"; manages trade show product displays.Source
    • Your websiteCertification and Training page: hands-on courses in MTP connector installation and polishing, PRIZM LightTurn installation and MXC with PRIZM MT expanded beam termination, with inspection, geometry and loss testing; the MMC page says US Conec "offers training, certification, and technical support to ensure high-quality MMC cable assemblies".Source
  • 12

    Every page offers one "Subscribe to Receive News" form, run through Pardot, for all audiences.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Marketing Communications lead

    First action

    Add a market field to the form.

    How to measure it

    Click rate

    Now
    –
    Target
    5%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Add field

      Market.

      Marketing Communications lead 1 day

    2. 2

      Segment list

      Existing subscribers.

      Marketing Communications lead 1 week

    3. 3

      Write issues

      Per segment.

      Product Marketing Strategist quarterly

    4. 4

      Send

      Quarterly.

      Marketing Communications lead quarterly

    5. 5

      Track

      Clicks.

      Marketing Communications lead quarterly

    6. 6

      Adjust

      Topics.

      Product Marketing Strategist quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Marketing Communications lead

    Smallest test

    Send one data center issue.

    Why it works

    Ask subscribers their market, send a quarterly technical update per segment (new parts, AENs, events near them) and track clicks to part pages.

    Relevant updates keep engineers engaged between projects.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Small segments

      Merge if under a few hundred.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteEvery page has a "Subscribe to Receive News" form (name, company, country) for "the latest news on US Conec products and upcoming events", run through Pardot; the contact page is one general form split by Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA, with no product or part number field. A Chinese-language site is linked from the header.Source
    • Your websiteEvents page: a 2027 calendar of DesignCon (booth 1159), BICSI Winter (booth 1221), APE Singapore, OFC 2027 in Los Angeles (booth S-939), Data Center World, ANGACOM, Fiber Connect (booth 987), ISE Expo in Fort Worth (booth 1329), CIOE Shenzhen, SCTE and ECOC; each is a name, date, venue and booth number, with no meeting booking or details of what will be shown.Source
    • HiringDirector, Product Management (posted October 14, 2026): owns "portfolio planning, market intelligence, pricing strategy, and roadmap development" and will "Lead voice-of-customer initiatives and market segmentation efforts". Product Manager (posted October 12, 2026): owns product line P&L; needs knowledge of "outside plant (OSP) cabling infrastructure and broadband network deployments" and "cabling solutions deployed in harsh environments"; leads promotion "including product literature, website content, articles, press releases, and digital campaigns".Source
  • 13

    The new Product Manager must know outside plant cabling and harsh environments, US Conec sells HEC-DC hardened connectors and exhibits at Fiber Connect and SCTE, but there is no page for carriers and OSP builders.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Product Manager

    First action

    Draft the page from existing HEC-DC content.

    How to measure it

    Carrier enquiries

    Now
    –
    Target
    15 a quarter
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Draft

      From HEC-DC pages.

      Product Manager 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Review

      Engineering.

      Product Manager 1 week

    3. 3

      Publish

      Linked from solutions.

      Web developer 1 day

    4. 4

      Promote

      Fiber Connect and SCTE.

      Trade Show Specialist per show

    5. 5

      Follow up

      Enquiries.

      Product Manager ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Enquiries.

      Marketing Communications lead quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Product Manager

    Smallest test

    Publish the page.

    Why it works

    Publish an outside-plant page: hardened connectors, PON and central office solutions, field cleaning, and assemblers who supply them, with a contact path for carriers.

    Carrier builds are a separate market from AI data centers and deserve their own front door.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Thin content

      Add AENs and videos for HEC-DC.

    Evidence

    • HiringDirector, Product Management (posted October 14, 2026): owns "portfolio planning, market intelligence, pricing strategy, and roadmap development" and will "Lead voice-of-customer initiatives and market segmentation efforts". Product Manager (posted October 12, 2026): owns product line P&L; needs knowledge of "outside plant (OSP) cabling infrastructure and broadband network deployments" and "cabling solutions deployed in harsh environments"; leads promotion "including product literature, website content, articles, press releases, and digital campaigns".Source
    • Your websiteSolutions overview: connectivity for "data centers, central offices, MSOs and PON distribution networks"; on-board optics where "OE conversion happens closer to the switching, compute, and memory function"; MXC card-to-card interconnect; "Singlemode PRIZM LightTurn for SiPh coupling"; process training and field cleaning solutions.Source
    • Your websiteEvents page: a 2027 calendar of DesignCon (booth 1159), BICSI Winter (booth 1221), APE Singapore, OFC 2027 in Los Angeles (booth S-939), Data Center World, ANGACOM, Fiber Connect (booth 987), ISE Expo in Fort Worth (booth 1329), CIOE Shenzhen, SCTE and ECOC; each is a name, date, venue and booth number, with no meeting booking or details of what will be shown.Source
  • 14

    The Director of Product Management will lead voice-of-customer work and segmentation. US Conec's direct customers are a manageable number of assemblers and equipment makers.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters Director

    First action

    Invite the first 12 members.

    How to measure it

    Active panel members

    Now
    –
    Target
    12
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick members

      Across segments.

      Director, Product Management 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Invite

      Personal invitations.

      Director, Product Management 2 weeks

    3. 3

      First meeting

      Roadmap.

      Director, Product Management 1 quarter

    4. 4

      Survey

      Quarterly.

      Marketing Communications lead quarterly

    5. 5

      Share back

      What changed.

      Director, Product Management twice a year

    6. 6

      Feed roadmap

      Priorities.

      Director, Product Management quarterly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Meeting costs
    Owner
    Director, Product Management

    Smallest test

    Survey ten customers.

    Why it works

    Form a panel of 12 customers across segments, meet twice a year, and run a short survey each quarter on roadmap, supply and documentation.

    Direct input keeps the roadmap and the website aligned with what customers need.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Confidentiality

      Use agreements and aggregate results.

    Evidence

    • HiringDirector, Product Management (posted October 14, 2026): owns "portfolio planning, market intelligence, pricing strategy, and roadmap development" and will "Lead voice-of-customer initiatives and market segmentation efforts". Product Manager (posted October 12, 2026): owns product line P&L; needs knowledge of "outside plant (OSP) cabling infrastructure and broadband network deployments" and "cabling solutions deployed in harsh environments"; leads promotion "including product literature, website content, articles, press releases, and digital campaigns".Source
    • Your websiteCollaborators page: about 25 "read more" news items on companies offering or certified for MMC and MDC, including Panduit, Molex, Corning, Leviton, Fujikura, FS.com, Sylex, tde, DMSI, Cable Associates ("Achieves MMC Certification, Advancing Hyperscale AI Connectivity"), WCFO, Optical Cabling Systems and transceiver makers T&S, HGGenuine and EverPro. There is no filter by product, company type or region.Source
  • 15

    US Conec runs an English and a Chinese site, and dozens of partners list its parts. Part names and specs on the site already show inconsistencies.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters Web developer

    First action

    Export current part data to one spreadsheet.

    How to measure it

    Partners on the feed

    Now
    –
    Target
    10
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Export

      Current data.

      Web developer 1 week

    2. 2

      Clean

      With naming standard.

      Product Manager 1 month

    3. 3

      Build feed

      Simple format.

      Web developer 1 month

    4. 4

      Connect Chinese site

      Same source.

      Web developer 1 month

    5. 5

      Offer to partners

      Top ten.

      Business and Technology Development Manager 1 month

    6. 6

      Maintain

      Updates monthly.

      Product Manager monthly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Development time
    Owner
    Web developer

    Smallest test

    Share the cleaned spreadsheet with one partner.

    Why it works

    Maintain one product data source and publish it as a feed (names, specs, drawings) for both sites and approved partners.

    Consistent data everywhere reduces wrong orders and makes every partner page a better advert.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Partners keep old data

      Send update notices.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteEvery page has a "Subscribe to Receive News" form (name, company, country) for "the latest news on US Conec products and upcoming events", run through Pardot; the contact page is one general form split by Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA, with no product or part number field. A Chinese-language site is linked from the header.Source
    • Your websiteSitemap: 2,995 URLs, 2,928 of them /products/ pages. In a sample of 30 product pages fetched on October 23, 2026, none had a meta description and none offered a way to request a sample, a quote or a supplier; the pages show a part number, specifications and a drawing PDF. Some names read like internal file names (for example "Spacer_Pin_Female_MTP®Pro", "LCDU-0.5_Sub-Assy_SM_APC_GN_DC"), several pages carry only a part number and drawing, the IBC cleaner pages list "Standards Compliance IEC-61300-3-35; IEC-TSB-XYZ", and Applications Engineering Notes and polishing procedures sit under /products/ as if they were parts.Source
    • Your websiteCollaborators page: about 25 "read more" news items on companies offering or certified for MMC and MDC, including Panduit, Molex, Corning, Leviton, Fujikura, FS.com, Sylex, tde, DMSI, Cable Associates ("Achieves MMC Certification, Advancing Hyperscale AI Connectivity"), WCFO, Optical Cabling Systems and transceiver makers T&S, HGGenuine and EverPro. There is no filter by product, company type or region.Source

Big bets 3

Larger plays that can change the trajectory.

  • 16

    US Conec has multi-source agreements with Corning, Fujikura, Sumitomo, Hakusan and Sanwa, and says hyperscale architectures are moving from MPO to MMC.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 3 quarters Product Marketing Strategist

    First action

    Outline the guide with one partner.

    How to measure it

    Downloads

    Now
    –
    Target
    3,000
    By
    1 year

    Steps

    1. 1

      Outline

      Chapters.

      Product Marketing Strategist 1 month

    2. 2

      Engineering data

      Density and loss.

      Product Manager 2 months

    3. 3

      Partner review

      Each section.

      Business and Technology Development Manager 1 month

    4. 4

      Publish

      Gated PDF and web.

      Web developer 1 month

    5. 5

      Launch

      OFC.

      Trade Show Specialist per show

    6. 6

      Update

      Yearly.

      Product Marketing Strategist yearly

    First result
    3 quarters
    Cost
    Writing and design
    Owner
    Product Marketing Strategist

    Smallest test

    Publish the cleaning chapter first.

    Why it works

    Publish a practical guide: density per rack unit, loss budgets, cleaning and inspection, migration from MPO, and partner products, reviewed by partners.

    A shared guide sets the standard way to deploy MMC and puts US Conec at its centre.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Partner approval slows it

      Set review deadlines.

    Evidence

    • News coverageFebruary 2026: US Conec, Hakusan and Sanwa Technologies agreed to multi-source MMC connectors and TMT ferrules to bolster supply, saying hyperscale architectures are moving from MPO to MMC; March 2026: a multi-source framework with Corning, Fujikura and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave for PRIZM TMT expanded beam ferrules and MMC connectors.Source
    • Your websiteMMC Connector Solutions page: "Emerging optical networking requirements driven by AI architectures ... are exceeding the capabilities of legacy optical cabling infrastructure in the data center"; "MMC solves density challenges with >3x density of MPO"; sub-pages on applications, speed of deployment, density, performance, ecosystem and technical support.Source
    • Your websiteCollaborators page: about 25 "read more" news items on companies offering or certified for MMC and MDC, including Panduit, Molex, Corning, Leviton, Fujikura, FS.com, Sylex, tde, DMSI, Cable Associates ("Achieves MMC Certification, Advancing Hyperscale AI Connectivity"), WCFO, Optical Cabling Systems and transceiver makers T&S, HGGenuine and EverPro. There is no filter by product, company type or region.Source
    • Your websiteCompany overview: established in 1992 "to expand the use of MT style multifiber technology"; serves "data center and enterprise structured cabling, public networks, circuit board interconnect, and industrial and military markets"; shareholders are Corning Inc., Fujikura Ltd. and NTT Advanced Technology Corporation.Source
  • 17

    The VP of Optical Interconnect Technology will commercialise emerging technologies; US Conec already supports on-board optics and SiPh coupling.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 4 quarters Vice President

    First action

    Pick three candidate partners.

    How to measure it

    Partners in program

    Now
    –
    Target
    5
    By
    4 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Define scope

      Technologies.

      Vice President, Technology 1 month

    2. 2

      Pick partners

      Three to five.

      Business and Technology Development Manager 1 month

    3. 3

      Agreements

      IP and confidentiality.

      Legal 1 quarter

    4. 4

      Samples

      Early builds.

      Vice President, Technology 2 quarters

    5. 5

      Test data

      Shared.

      Vice President, Technology ongoing

    6. 6

      Decide

      Commercialise.

      Vice President, Technology 4 quarters

    First result
    4 quarters
    Cost
    R&D costs
    Owner
    Vice President, Technology

    Smallest test

    Hold one technical workshop.

    Why it works

    Invite a small group of equipment and transceiver makers into a co-development program for next-generation interfaces, with early samples and shared test data.

    Being designed in at the start of a generation matters more than any campaign.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • IP risk

      Clear agreements.

    Evidence

    • HiringVice President, Optical Interconnect Technology (posted September 28, 2026): leads R&D for "passive optical interconnect solutions, including MT ferrules, multifiber connectors", to "Identify, evaluate, and commercialize emerging technologies" and represent US Conec at "standards organizations".Source
    • Your websiteSolutions overview: connectivity for "data centers, central offices, MSOs and PON distribution networks"; on-board optics where "OE conversion happens closer to the switching, compute, and memory function"; MXC card-to-card interconnect; "Singlemode PRIZM LightTurn for SiPh coupling"; process training and field cleaning solutions.Source
    • HiringBusiness and Technology Development Manager (Hickory, posted October 15, 2026): builds relationships with "end users, active equipment manufacturers, system vendors, and transceiver manufacturers"; will "Drive design-in opportunities by promoting US Conec technologies, products, and capabilities within customer organizations"; prepares "customer-facing content tailored to specific business and application needs"; represents US Conec at "industry conferences, trade shows, technical forums".Source
  • 18

    US Conec has licensed or multi-sourced MDC and MMC to many companies, and lists patents on the site. Companies that want to join have no clear path.

    Medium impactHigh effort First result in 3 quarters Business and Technology Devel…

    First action

    Draft the page with legal.

    How to measure it

    Qualified enquiries

    Now
    –
    Target
    10 a year
    By
    1 year

    Steps

    1. 1

      Draft

      With legal.

      Business and Technology Development Manager 1 month

    2. 2

      Approve

      Leadership.

      Director, Product Management 1 month

    3. 3

      Publish

      Linked from patents.

      Web developer 1 day

    4. 4

      Promote

      Trade shows.

      Trade Show Specialist per show

    5. 5

      Handle enquiries

      Process.

      Business and Technology Development Manager ongoing

    6. 6

      Review

      Yearly.

      Director, Product Management yearly

    First result
    3 quarters
    Cost
    Legal time
    Owner
    Business and Technology Development Manager

    Smallest test

    Add a licensing contact to the patents page.

    Why it works

    Publish a licensing page: available technologies, what licensees get (designs, certification, listing) and an enquiry form.

    More licensed sources make MMC and MDC safer choices for buyers, which grows the whole platform.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Too much detail public

      Keep terms private.

    Evidence

    • News coverageFebruary 2026: US Conec, Hakusan and Sanwa Technologies agreed to multi-source MMC connectors and TMT ferrules to bolster supply, saying hyperscale architectures are moving from MPO to MMC; March 2026: a multi-source framework with Corning, Fujikura and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave for PRIZM TMT expanded beam ferrules and MMC connectors.Source
    • Your websiteCollaborators page: about 25 "read more" news items on companies offering or certified for MMC and MDC, including Panduit, Molex, Corning, Leviton, Fujikura, FS.com, Sylex, tde, DMSI, Cable Associates ("Achieves MMC Certification, Advancing Hyperscale AI Connectivity"), WCFO, Optical Cabling Systems and transceiver makers T&S, HGGenuine and EverPro. There is no filter by product, company type or region.Source
    • Your websiteCompany overview: established in 1992 "to expand the use of MT style multifiber technology"; serves "data center and enterprise structured cabling, public networks, circuit board interconnect, and industrial and military markets"; shareholders are Corning Inc., Fujikura Ltd. and NTT Advanced Technology Corporation.Source

Wildcards 3

Unexpected experiments, each with a cheap way to test it.

  • 19

    US Conec is hiring 52 people in Fort Worth and 31 in Hickory, mostly in production, and announced agreements in 2026 to bolster MMC supply. Buyers committing to a new connector worry about supply.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Product Marketing Strategist

    First action

    Collect three photos and facts from operations.

    How to measure it

    Sales decks using the story

    Now
    –
    Target
    all
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Gather facts

      From operations.

      Product Marketing Strategist 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Photograph

      Plants.

      Product Marketing Strategist 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Write

      Short page.

      Product Marketing Strategist 1 week

    4. 4

      Publish

      AI hub.

      Web developer 1 day

    5. 5

      Use

      Sales and shows.

      Trade Show Specialist ongoing

    6. 6

      Update

      Twice a year.

      Product Marketing Strategist twice a year

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Product Marketing Strategist

    Smallest test

    Post one plant photo on LinkedIn.

    Why it works

    Publish a short capacity story: new lines, multi-source partners and lead times, with photos from the plants, and use it in sales and at shows.

    Proof of supply removes a key objection to switching from MPO.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Sensitive details

      Share only approved figures.

    Evidence

    • HiringEvery US Conec job post opens "Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI." The board lists 83 open roles (October 23, 2026), most of them manufacturing, assembly, molding and tooling roles in Fort Worth, Texas (52) and Hickory, North Carolina (31).Source
    • News coverageFebruary 2026: US Conec, Hakusan and Sanwa Technologies agreed to multi-source MMC connectors and TMT ferrules to bolster supply, saying hyperscale architectures are moving from MPO to MMC; March 2026: a multi-source framework with Corning, Fujikura and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave for PRIZM TMT expanded beam ferrules and MMC connectors.Source
  • 20

    US Conec says MMC delivers more than 3x the density of MPO. Designers want to know what that means for their rack.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Web developer

    First action

    Write the formula with engineering.

    How to measure it

    Uses

    Now
    –
    Target
    1,000 a quarter
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Formula

      With engineering.

      Product Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Build

      Simple page.

      Web developer 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Review

      Numbers.

      Product Manager 1 week

    4. 4

      Publish

      AI hub.

      Web developer 1 day

    5. 5

      Promote

      LinkedIn and shows.

      Product Marketing Strategist ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Uses and requests.

      Marketing Communications lead monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Development time
    Owner
    Web developer

    Smallest test

    Make a spreadsheet version.

    Why it works

    Build a simple calculator: enter fibres and rack units, see the connectors and panel space needed with MPO and MMC, then link to suppliers.

    A tool makes a claim concrete and gives designers a reason to share it.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Real layouts vary

      Show assumptions.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteMMC Connector Solutions page: "Emerging optical networking requirements driven by AI architectures ... are exceeding the capabilities of legacy optical cabling infrastructure in the data center"; "MMC solves density challenges with >3x density of MPO"; sub-pages on applications, speed of deployment, density, performance, ecosystem and technical support.Source
    • Your websiteCollaborators page: about 25 "read more" news items on companies offering or certified for MMC and MDC, including Panduit, Molex, Corning, Leviton, Fujikura, FS.com, Sylex, tde, DMSI, Cable Associates ("Achieves MMC Certification, Advancing Hyperscale AI Connectivity"), WCFO, Optical Cabling Systems and transceiver makers T&S, HGGenuine and EverPro. There is no filter by product, company type or region.Source
  • 21

    IBC cleaners are a featured product for field installations, and US Conec exhibits at BICSI where installers gather.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Product Manager

    First action

    Make the pocket guide.

    How to measure it

    Visits

    Now
    –
    Target
    +40%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Guide

      One page.

      Product Marketing Strategist 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Video

      Two minutes.

      Product Marketing Strategist 1 month

    3. 3

      BICSI demo

      At the booth.

      Trade Show Specialist per show

    4. 4

      Distribute

      Through partners.

      Business and Technology Development Manager ongoing

    5. 5

      Social

      LinkedIn clips.

      Marketing Communications lead ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Visits.

      Marketing Communications lead quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Printing
    Owner
    Product Manager, cleaners

    Smallest test

    Print the guide for BICSI Winter.

    Why it works

    Run a short "inspect and clean before you connect" campaign for technicians: video, a pocket guide and BICSI booth demos.

    Technicians choose cleaners and remember the brand that taught them.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Generic advice

      Tie to specific cleaners.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage (checked October 23, 2026): the page title is just "Home", with no meta description, no H1 heading and no share image; the word "AI" does not appear in the page text. It shows four featured products (MMC, MDC, HEC-DC, IBC cleaners), an "In The News" list and upcoming events.Source
    • Your websiteEvents page: a 2027 calendar of DesignCon (booth 1159), BICSI Winter (booth 1221), APE Singapore, OFC 2027 in Los Angeles (booth S-939), Data Center World, ANGACOM, Fiber Connect (booth 987), ISE Expo in Fort Worth (booth 1329), CIOE Shenzhen, SCTE and ECOC; each is a name, date, venue and booth number, with no meeting booking or details of what will be shown.Source
    • Your websiteSitemap: 2,995 URLs, 2,928 of them /products/ pages. In a sample of 30 product pages fetched on October 23, 2026, none had a meta description and none offered a way to request a sample, a quote or a supplier; the pages show a part number, specifications and a drawing PDF. Some names read like internal file names (for example "Spacer_Pin_Female_MTP®Pro", "LCDU-0.5_Sub-Assy_SM_APC_GN_DC"), several pages carry only a part number and drawing, the IBC cleaner pages list "Standards Compliance IEC-61300-3-35; IEC-TSB-XYZ", and Applications Engineering Notes and polishing procedures sit under /products/ as if they were parts.Source

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30/60/90 roadmap

What to focus on in each month, and the ideas that carry it.

  1. Days 1 to 306 ideas

    Homepage and AI hub, part-page requests, supplier directory, show meetings, header fix and name cleanup.

  2. Days 31 to 6011 ideas

    Design-in kit, product finder, AENs, course booking, videos, newsletter, OSP page, advisory panel and data feed; capacity story and calculator.

  3. Days 61 to 904 ideas

    MMC deployment guide, co-development program, licensing page and the cleaner campaign.

The research behind the plan

3 research areas, each summarised in a few lines. Open any of them for the full detail.

Customers

What customers say

Customers value low-loss, high-precision MT ferrules. The most cited problem: finding the right part among thousands.

  • Density of MMC and MDC
  • Knowing who supplies assemblies
  • In their words: “density”

Market

Competitive landscape

3 competitors compared: SENKO, Sumitomo Electric and Fujikura.

  • Gap to exploit: A clear MMC deployment standard for AI clusters
  • SENKO: Separate ecosystem
  • Sumitomo Electric: Partner as well as rival

Hiring signals

US Conec is building a commercial team around its AI-era products.

  • Product Marketing Strategist: Positioning and website content. Ideas 1, 2, 9, 11.
  • Trade Show Specialist: Event web content and promotion. Idea 4.
  • Business and Technology Development Manager: Design-ins with transceiver makers. Ideas 3, 7.

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