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Rick Seemann

Rick Seemann

VP, Product Management · 43 articles

Rick Seemann is VP of Product Management at Sonar Software. He covers new features, product releases, and how the platform keeps ISPs BEAD-compliant.

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Why Most ISPs Are Thinking About Mobile the Wrong Way

Industry insight

Why Most ISPs Are Thinking About Mobile and MVNO Strategy the Wrong Way

Apr 29, 2026 · 5 min

From Fragmented to Fully Synced: How I Approach Vendor Partnerships as a Product Leader

Industry insight

From Fragmented to Fully Synced: Vendor Partnerships and OSS/BSS Integration for ISPs

Jan 15, 2026 · 5 min

New Feature: Ticket Category Families & Ticket Resolution Reasons

Product

Ticket Category Families and Resolution Reasons: New Sonar Ticketing Features

Jan 8, 2026 · 2 min

A Smarter Way to Manage Serviceable Addresses

Product

How ISPs Manage Serviceable Addresses for MDUs and Multi-Site Accounts

Dec 8, 2025 · 3 min

Sonar Q3 Update: More Control. Smarter Connections. Stronger Retention.

Product

Sonar Q3 Product Update: More Control, Smarter Connections, Stronger Retention

Nov 3, 2025 · 3 min

Why API-First Tools Are the Future of Broadband Growth

Product

Why API-First Tools Are the Future of Broadband Growth for ISPs

Nov 3, 2025 · 5 min

New Feature: Anchor Linked Package Support

Product

New Feature: Anchor-Linked Package Support for Bundled ISP Services

Oct 22, 2025 · 1 min

New Feature: Sonar Retain Powered by Quesee

AI & Automation

Sonar Retain: AI Churn Detection and Agent Coaching for ISPs

Sep 29, 2025 · 2 min

New Feature: Adtran Mosaic Cloud Platform

Product

New Feature: Adtran Mosaic Cloud Platform Integration for Fiber Provisioning

Sep 11, 2025 · 2 min

New Feature: Direct Account Messaging

Product

New Feature: Direct Account Messaging in Sonar (Email and SMS)

Aug 27, 2025 · 2 min

What We Shipped in Q2 (and What We’re Doing Next)

Product

What Sonar Shipped in Q2 2025 (and the Q3 ISP Roadmap)

Aug 7, 2025 · 6 min

New Feature: Post Template - Sonar Software

Product

Dual Data Service Billing: Two Services, One ISP Account

Aug 6, 2025 · 2 min

Sonar Q2 Update: Powering Productivity and Performance

Product

Sonar Q2 Product Update: ISP Performance, Workflows, and Reporting

Jul 23, 2025 · 2 min

New Feature: Netflow

Product

New On-Premise NetFlow Receiver for Accurate ISP Usage Tracking

Jul 3, 2025 · 2 min

New Feature: VETRO FiberMap

Product

New Feature: VETRO FiberMap Integration for GIS and OSS Data Sync

Jun 18, 2025 · 2 min

New Feature: Calix Cloud

Product

New Feature: Calix Cloud Integration for Sonar

Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min

New Feature: Post Template - Sonar Software

Product

New in Sonar: Smart Spam Filtering and Email Delivery Tracking

May 28, 2025 · 1 min

New Feature: Post Template - Sonar Software

Product

SonarPay Canada: Integrated ISP Payments and Compliance

May 21, 2025 · 1 min

Broadband Integration Day 2025: A Virtual Event Showcasing the Future of Connected Broadband

Company & Events

Broadband Integration Day 2025: A Free Virtual Event for ISPs

May 6, 2025 · 3 min

New Feature: A Clearer Link Between Inventory & Data Services - Sonar Software

Product

New Feature: Link Inventory Items to Data Services in Sonar

Apr 29, 2025 · 2 min

Optimize Field Operations with Real-Time Scheduling & Dispatch

Operations

Real-Time Scheduling and Dispatch for ISP Field Operations

Apr 23, 2025 · 3 min

New Feature: Custom Links on Network Sites and Serviceable Addresses - Sonar Software

Product

Custom Links on Network Sites and Serviceable Addresses in Sonar

Apr 17, 2025 · 1 min

From Streamlining to Scaling: What’s New in Sonar Q1 2025

Product

Sonar Q1 2025 Product Updates: New OSS/BSS Features for ISPs

Apr 15, 2025 · 4 min

New Feature: Calix Multi-Company Support - Sonar Software

Product

Calix Multi-Company Support: Multi-Tenant Provisioning in Sonar

Apr 3, 2025 · 1 min

New Feature: sonarPay Monthly Statement - Sonar Software

Product

New sonarPay Monthly Statement for ISP Payment Reconciliation

Mar 31, 2025 · 1 min

Community Engagement Strategies for Broadband Providers

Industry insight

Community Engagement Strategies for Broadband Providers After BEAD

Mar 17, 2025 · 1 min

New Feature: Updated Main Menu- Sonar Software

Product

New Feature: Redesigned Sonar Main Menu for Faster ISP Navigation

Mar 12, 2025 · 1 min

New Feature: Geotab - Sonar Software

Product

New Feature: Geotab GPS Tracking Integration for ISPs

Mar 6, 2025 · 1 min

New Feature: DataConnect - Sonar Software

Product

New Feature: Sonar DataConnect for Direct BI Access to Your ISP Data

Mar 3, 2025 · 1 min

Introducing Segmentable Inventory: Simplifying BEAD Compliance for ISPs - Sonar Software

Funding & Compliance

Segmentable Inventory: Simplifying BEAD Compliance for ISPs

Feb 21, 2025 · 3 min

New Feature: Segmentable Inventory - Sonar Software

Product

Segmentable Inventory: Track Fiber and Cable Assets for BEAD Compliance

Feb 19, 2025 · 1 min

How Unit-Based Inventory Improves Compliance for Government-Funded Projects

Funding & Compliance

Unit-Based Inventory Tracking for BEAD Compliance: A Guide for ISPs

Feb 4, 2025 · 6 min

Post-Award BEAD Compliance: Avoiding Penalties and Staying on Track

Funding & Compliance

Post-Award BEAD Compliance: How ISPs Avoid Penalties and Stay on Track

Jan 28, 2025 · 2 min

Sonar Software Q4 2024 Product Update for ISPs: New Features and 2025 Roadmap

Product

Sonar Software Q4 2024 Product Update for ISPs: New Features and 2025 Roadmap

Jan 27, 2025 · 3 min

Planning Long-Term Success for BEAD-Funded Networks

Funding & Compliance

How to Sustain BEAD-Funded Broadband Networks Long-Term

Jan 22, 2025 · 1 min

When Should You Update Your FCC Broadband Labels?

Funding & Compliance

When to Update Your FCC Broadband Labels (ISP Guide)

Nov 27, 2024 · 3 min

Sonar's Q3 Product Update: Security, Customization, and AI-Driven Enhancements

Product

Sonar Q3 Product Update: SSO Security, Custom Links, and AI for ISPs

Oct 23, 2024 · 4 min

Make Moving Day a Breeze with Sonar's New Future Serviceable Addresses Feature

Product

Future Serviceable Addresses: Schedule ISP Service Transitions in Sonar

Aug 15, 2024 · 4 min

Sonar's Q2 Product Update: Exciting New Features and Improvements!

Product

Sonar Q2 Product Update: FCC Broadband Labels, Invoicing, and More

Aug 8, 2024 · 3 min

Do You Need FCC Broadband Labels for Your Grandfathered Internet Service Plans?

Funding & Compliance

Do Grandfathered Internet Plans Need FCC Broadband Labels?

Aug 7, 2024 · 3 min

Calix & Sonar: Supercharge Automation with Enhanced Integration

Product

Calix and Sonar Integration: Automating ISP Provisioning and Billing

May 30, 2024 · 3 min

Sonar's Q1 Innovations: Enhanced Billing, FCC Compliance, & Service Automation (Plus Q2 Sneak Peek)

Product

Sonar Q1 Product Updates: Branded Billing, FCC Labels, and Service Automation for ISPs

May 17, 2024 · 4 min

Decoding the FCC Nutrition Labels: What Every ISP Should Know

Funding & Compliance

FCC Broadband Nutrition Labels: What Every ISP Should Know

May 7, 2024 · 5 min