In today's episode, we're joined by Bart Giordano of CommScope and RUCKUS Networks to discuss how Wi-Fi 7 and 6 GHz spectrum enables rich user experiences in enterprise. We learn about some of the Matter applications in the enterprise space, and we talk about how Wi-Fi 7 will support a digital transformation in factories around the globe by introducing greater capacity and reliability to manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. Bart shares how Wi-Fi 7's use of 6 GHz spectrum will enable new enterprise use cases, including leveraging AI and data science to quickly resolve connectivity issues. Listen to learn more about this evolution of enterprise environments.For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we're discussing the impact of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E on the enterprise WLAN market with Brandon Butler, Research Manager at IDC. Brandon tells us that Wi-Fi remains a critical technology to deliver connectivity in the enterprise, which has experienced high growth rates in 2023. Brandon tells us that Wi-Fi 6 has cemented itself as the de facto standard for new Wi-Fi purchases of access points and controllers with approximately 80% of the dependent access point revenues, and Wi-Fi 6E is quickly gaining adoption as well, driven by emerging high capacity use cases. Listen to this episode to learn more as we dig into the data.IDC: Strong Wi-Fi 6 Results Increase Enterprise WLAN Revenues to $3B: https://www.telecompetitor.com/idc-strong-wi-fi-6-results-increase-enterprise-wlan-revenues-to-3b/For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we're joined by Victoria Lamberth, Chief Development Officer at Boldyn Networks to discuss how New York City created an internet lifeline. Victoria tells us how old payphone booths have transformed into Wi-Fi hotspots, serving over 15 million subscribers at no cost to them. Listen to this episode to learn more about how the lower latency, improved security, and faster speeds of Wi-Fi 6 provide a significantly improved experience for users, and about the project's commitment to evolving with technology. For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we're joined by Kevin Daly, VP of Business Development at Morse Micro, and David Halasz, Director of Standards at Morse Micro, to discuss Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow™. We talk about how Wi-Fi HaLow™ empowers low power, low bandwidth IoT connections at the sub-1 GHz spectrum, and how it allows more efficient signal penetration. We talk about agricultural and mining use cases and learn about how the technology can provide great benefits over long distances in rural areas. Kevin and David also tell us about the types of devices that have seen recent adoption of Wi-Fi HaLow and we learn more about how the technology enables the improved battery life of connected cameras. Join us to learn more about how Wi-Fi HaLow enables secure, reliable connections.The future of farming: Testing the rural range of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow™: https://www.wi-fi.org/beacon/neil-weste/the-future-of-farming-testing-the-rural-range-of-wi-fi-certified-halowWi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow™: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-halowFor Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we're joined by Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO of Parks Associates, a leading technology market research firm. Elizabeth shares that internet households across the US have an average of 16 connected devices, and we discuss how Wi-Fi 6 is supporting these devices and bandwidth-intensive smart home applications. Elizabeth tells us that more than half of consumers who purchase one smart home device will soon purchase at least three devices for a more curated experience, driving smart home device uptake in 2023. We also discuss the complexity of connected IoT devices in healthcare and how Wi-Fi 6 helps devices, systems, and services work together to enhance patient care. Listen to this episode to dig into the data around IoT and smart home devices.Connect with Elizabeth Parks on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethparks-parksassociates/Internet of Things: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/internet-of-thingsFor Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In this episode, we're joined by Daran Hermans, Director of Product Management at Cambium Networks, to discuss their recent deployment of Wi-Fi 6E in the hospitality space. Daran shares his insight into this large-scale deployment near London Heathrow, including the challenges that were faced and how the upgrade has improved guest experiences. We also discuss how 6 GHz spectrum will impact the future of hospitality and MDUs. Listen to this episode to learn more about Wi-Fi 6E in hospitality and Daran's advice for venues that may be considering an extensive Wi-Fi upgrade.Cambium Networks delivers 131% year-on-year (1Q2023) enterprise Wi-Fi growth – with focus on hospitality & MDUs: https://wifinowglobal.com/news-and-blog/cambium-networks-delivers-131-year-on-year-1q2023-enterprise-wi-fi-growth-with-focus-on-hospitality-mdus/?mc_cid=ab21827f61&mc_eid=e55cbbfa18For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we welcome back Irvind Ghai, Vice President at Silicon Labs. Irvind gives us an overview of Matter's impact on IoT and smart home devices, and how Wi-Fi Alliance and Connectivity Standards Alliance are driving IoT technologies forward. Irvind also shares more about how Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 utilize the additional spectrum of 6 GHz to empower enterprise and Industrial IoT applications. Listen to this episode to learn more and discover how 6 GHz facilitates emerging AI use cases.Works With 2023 will be held August 22-23 and will feature two days of technical sessions, keynotes, and expert-led panels covering the latest trends, tools, and design techniques for developers. This free, all-virtual event features more than 40 technical sessions specifically designed to bring together leading ecosystem partners, thought leaders, and Silicon Labs experts to dive deep into the technologies driving IoT: https://workswith.silabs.com/agenda?filters=404493&utm_source=Partner-Customer&utm_term=Wi-Fi-AllianceFor Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we're discussing Wi-Fi Location™ with two special guests, Jonathan Segev, Senior Wireless Standards Engineer at Intel, and Roy Want, Senior Research Scientist at Google. Jonathan and Roy tell us how Fine Timing Measurement helps to measure locations, and how indoor navigation, inventory management, and customer shopping experiences are driving enterprise usage of Wi-Fi Location. We also discuss how indoor and outdoor access points using Wi-Fi Location share their position with Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC). Listen to this episode to learn more about how future applications will be impacted by Wi-Fi Location.More information on Wi-Fi Location: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-locationIEEE 802.11az provides security enhancements, solves longstanding problems: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/08/25/jonathan-segev-ieee-802-11az-standard/Newly Released IEEE 802.11az Standard Improving Wi-Fi Location Accuracy is Set to Unleash a New Wave of Innovation: https://standards.ieee.org/beyond-standards/newly-released-ieee-802-11az-standard-improving-wi-fi-location-accuracy-is-set-to-unleash-a-new-wave-of-innovation/ Tutorial: Technology & Use Cases for Wi-Fi Location & IEEE 802.11az: https://vimeo.com/827588585?share=copy For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we're joined by Greg Ennis, author of “Beyond Everywhere: How Wi-Fi Became the World’s Most Beloved Technology." A leader in the Wi-Fi industry, Greg was the former VP of Technology of Wi-Fi Alliance and wrote the 1993 proposal that was ultimately adopted as the foundational technology for Wi-Fi. Greg tells us more about the early days of hashing out the connectivity protocol and some of the challenges that were overcome to make Wi-Fi the ubiquitous technology it is today. We also discuss the future of Wi-Fi and how opening up the 6 GHz band will support emerging use cases. Join us for this special episode.Beyond Everywhere: How Wi-Fi Became the World's Most Beloved Technology: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CC49KNYB  For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In this episode, we discuss how professional sports teams can gain a competitive advantage by improving their connectivity. Mike Zeto, Chief Commercial Officer at Boingo, joins us to talk about a recent deployment of Wi-Fi 6 at the Washington Commanders' all-weather training facility. Mike explains that sports teams are looking to leverage the latest player training technologies for improved performance, and how VR and wearable technologies are making that a reality. Listen to this episode for more about how Wi-Fi 6's low latency and high throughput will shape the future of professional sports.Washington Commanders elevate training with Boingo Wi-Fi 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpp-c-PRWPY5G & Wi-Fi Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas: https://www.boingo.com/commandersFor Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we're discussing the role of Wi-Fi 6 in the Industrial IoT (IIoT) landscape with our guest Marian Kost, VP and GM of Connectivity at Texas Instruments. Marian discusses how Wi-Fi 6 has supported performance improvements for IoT products in dense environments, and how the addition of new networks creates a more reliable and robust connectivity experience for applications like electric vehicles, HVAC systems, and patient monitoring. We also talk about how smart cities can utilize Wi-Fi 6 by building on top of existing infrastructures, and what designers should consider when developing Wi-Fi enabled IoT devices. Listen to learn more about how Wi-Fi 6 is shaping the future of IIoT.Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6®: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-6 Internet of Things: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/internet-of-thingsFor Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In this episode, we're talking about Wi-Fi 7's unique feature set with Eric McLaughlin, VP and GM of Wireless Solutions at Intel. We discuss how all the previous generations of Wi-Fi have laid the foundation for continuous improvements, and what distinguishes Wi-Fi 7 from Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E. We review the technical specifications of Wi-Fi 7, including how the change from 1K QAM to 4K QAM delivers a higher density signal for increased performance. Listen to learn how Wi-Fi 7 will support complex applications like Wi-Fi Sensing and provide an enhanced connectivity experience for consumers.Lisbon demonstration showcases how Wi-Fi Sensing can assist in a critical scenario: https://www.wi-fi.org/beacon/the-beacon/lisbon-demonstration-showcases-how-wi-fi-sensing-can-assist-in-a-critical-scenarioFor Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In this episode, we're joined by Jack Raynor, co-chair of the Open Converged Wireless Project Group with the Telecom Infra Project (TIP). We discuss how the TIP OpenWiFi community has created an open-source tech stack that aims to democratize premium Wi-Fi experiences for end users. With deployments in Ireland, India, and Pakistan, TIP OpenWiFi maintains tens of thousands of access points, serving users across verticles like retail, healthcare, and smart cities. Listen to learn more about what makes Wi-Fi the first choice for connectivity in multi-dwelling scenarios, and how 6 GHz will impact AR/VR use cases in the enterprise space.For more information on TIP OpenWiFi: https://telecominfraproject.com/openwifi/For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we're joined by Kelly Burroughs, Solutions Director for Enterprise at iBwave, and Tony Singh, Sales Engineer at iBwave. Kelly and Tony share how network design practices have evolved with each generation of Wi-Fi and discuss emerging use cases in the enterprise environment. We discuss why Wi-Fi is the premier connectivity technology for enterprise, and how our guests believe it complements private 5G networks in outdoor scenarios. Listen to learn how Wi-Fi is supporting more enterprise applications than ever before, and how Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7's increased throughput and low latency will shape future innovations.The transformative impact of Wi-Fi 6E on the University of Michigan with Ravi Pendse of the University of Michigan: https://www.wi-fi.org/signal/episode-17-the-transformative-impact-of-wi-fi-6e-on-the-university-of-michigan-with-raviFor Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

Today's episode is all about Wi-Fi 7. Rahul Patel, Senior VP and GM for Cloud Connectivity and Networking at Qualcomm, joins us to discuss the next generation of Wi-Fi technology and the advanced feature set that will support emerging, complex applications. Rahul tells us about some of the structural changes that will allow Wi-Fi 7 to change the game, including channelization, Multi-Link Operation, and adaptive puncturing. Listen to learn more about which technologies work alongside with Wi-Fi 7 and why it is expected to be adopted rapidly once available. For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In this episode, we're joined by Vijay Nagarajan, VP, Wireless Connectivity Division at Broadcom, to discuss Wi-Fi 7's Multi-Link Operation (MLO) feature. Vijay shares that each generation of Wi-Fi® has evolved to support the current consumer needs and use cases, and Wi-Fi 7 is no exception. With demand for media-rich, immersive experiences growing every day, Wi-Fi 7's core offering of MLO will deliver ultra-low latency and high speeds. Listen to learn about MLO's functionality and how Wi-Fi 7 will enable complex applications like AR/VR/XR, video, and more.For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we're discussing ethical data collection over Wi-Fi networks with Nabil Bukhari, CTO of Extreme Networks. Nabil explains that anonymized data resides in multiple categories, which gives Wi-Fi operators insight into efficiency, behavior, and risk mitigation. We also talk about how this data serves to create new experiences for sports fans, and the impact that will have on venue owners. Listen as we take a deep dive into data. For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

Today's episode is all about Wi-Fi EasyMesh. We're joined by Metin Taskin, Founder, CEO and CTO of Airties, to discuss the rise in broadband service providers employing Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh. We discuss how Wi-Fi EasyMesh's standards-based approach to Wi-Fi networks utilizes multiple access points for an efficient, flexible user experience, and Metin tells us how Airties' focus on Wi-Fi EasyMesh has contributed to delivering better software for home Wi-Fi solutions. Listen to learn more about how this standards-based solution will bring innovation to software and Wi-Fi chipsets.Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh™: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-easymeshFor Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we talk about Wi-Fi's influence on the IoT ecosystem with Ross Sabolcik, SVP and GM for Commercial and Industrial IoT Products at Silicon Labs. Ross tells us more about the various ways Wi-Fi 6 optimizes the efficiency of devices. We also discuss how the ubiquity of Wi-Fi and the development of Matter will grow the IoT market. Listen to this episode to learn more about Wi-Fi's high data rates and low latency impact on IoT spaces.Harnessing the Power of Wi-Fi 6 in the New Age of IoT: https://www.silabs.com/whitepapers/harnessing-the-power-of-wi-fi-6-in-the-new-age-of-iotLearning Curriculum: Low-Power Wi-Fi Development: https://www.silabs.com/support/training/low-power-wi-fi-development-training-works-with-2022Tech Talk: Wi-Fi: Developing with Matter over Wi-Fi on the RS9116: https://www.silabs.com/support/training/developing-with-matter-over-wi-fi-on-the-rs9116For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In this episode, we're joined by Tuncay Cil, Chief Strategy Officer at DZS, to discuss cloud-based network management solutions for the home and how Wi-Fi has shaped the technology landscape. Tuncay shares more about how the desire to deliver the best consumer experience has evolved technology, from the new features of Wi-Fi 7 to IoT trends. Listen as we discuss the opportunity service providers have to assist users with interoperability and other issues, and how this can build trust with consumers. For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us