The Signal: A Wi-Fi Alliance podcast

Today, we're continuing our special series, CEO Insights. In this episode, Wi-Fi Alliance CEO Kevin Robinson and CEO of Pavlov Media Cory Douglas share their thoughts on Wi-Fi innovation, fiber to the home, and more. We talk about the increasing need for reliable high-speed internet access and how OpenWiFi is working to meet that demand. Cory tells us how OpenWiFi complements broadband technologies like FTTH to provide a more comprehensive connectivity solution and shares his predictions for how the connectivity landscape will evolve in the future. Listen to this episode to learn more. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-7 For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we're welcoming Nabil Bukhari, CTO of Extreme Networks, back to The Signal to talk about how Wi-Fi 7 empowers diverse use cases across multiple industries. Nabil discusses how Wi-Fi 7 supports the hybrid workplace and next-generation collaboration technologies. We talk about how the new standard enables retail use cases online and in-store, and how AR/VR allows retailers to serve customers shopping from home. Nabil shares that Wi-Fi 7 supports large venues like stadiums and concert halls, providing reliable connectivity that facilitates wayfinding and concession ordering, even in congested environments with thousands of users. Listen to this episode to learn more, including Nabil's thoughts on the future of connectivity. Benchmark Report: The World is Connected: The Store Must Be Too: https://www.extremenetworks.com/resources/report/retail-systems-research-connected-store Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-7 For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

Today's episode is all about Automated Frequency Coordination. We're welcoming Rolf de Vegt, VP of Technical Standards at Qualcomm, back to the podcast to tell us how AFC is expanding the use of Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band. Rolf gives us a technical overview, and we discuss the different indoor and outdoor use cases that will utilize standard power in 6 GHz. We learn how AFC will provide significant throughput gains that will benefit users, and Rolf shares his insight about AFC testing and trials. Listen to this episode to learn more, and check out our AFC resources below. 6 GHz AFC Resources: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/6-ghz-afc-resources For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we welcome James Kimery, VP of Product Management at Spirent Communications to the podcast to discuss Wi-Fi 7 for network operators and service providers. James shares his insight on Wi-Fi testing and tells us about some of the specific test challenges for Wi-Fi 7. We also talk about the increased demand for video-based IoT devices and how the ubiquity of Wi-Fi enables reliable connectivity for users. Listen to this episode to learn more about Wi-Fi testing. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-7 For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

Today, we're back with our CEO Insights series. In this episode, Wi-Fi Alliance CEO Kevin Robinson and co-CEO and Founder of Airties Metin Taskin share their insights on what Wi-Fi 7 will bring for service providers, and how it will enable them to better serve their customers. Metin tells us about the roles of both standardization and open source from a service provider perspective, and the move away from monolithic designs. We discuss the trend around fixed wireless access, and Metin shares more about Airties' recent partnership with Qualcomm. Listen to this episode to learn more. Airties Collaborates with Qualcomm to Accelerate 5G Fixed Wireless Adoption with Broadband Carriers: https://airties.com/2023/12/14/airties-collaborates-with-qualcomm-to-accelerate-5g-fixed-wireless-adoption-with-broadband-carriers/ Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-7 For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we're continuing our new series, CEO Insights, with Kevin Robinson, CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance, and Tobin Richardson, President and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance. Tobin shares an update on Matter's upward momentum, and we learn more about the newly released Matter 1.2 and the device types it supports. Kevin and Tobin discuss the considerations that led Wi-Fi and Thread to become the primary transports of Matter, and how the technology will help accelerate the adoption of IoT and expand functionality. Listen to the episode to learn more, including how Matter will impact energy management and commercial environments. Matter 1.2 Arrives with Nine New Device Types & Improvements Across the Board: https://csa-iot.org/newsroom/matter-1-2-arrives-with-nine-new-device-types-improvements-across-the-board/ Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-7 For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we're welcoming Irvind Ghai, VP of Wi-Fi at Silicon Labs, back to The Signal. Irvind shares more about how Wi-Fi empowers IoT and tells us how Wi-Fi supports power optimization in IoT devices - an extremely important consideration for customers. We talk about how Matter over Wi-Fi allows IoT devices to coexist in smart homes, and we learn about how the protocol will impact industrial spaces and enterprises as well. Listen to this episode to learn more, including the new IoT applications Wi-Fi will enable in the near future. For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we welcome Will Torgerson, VP and GM of Broadband at MaxLinear to the podcast to discuss how the network edge is moving closer to the end user. Will tells us about the importance of the partnership between OEMs and service providers, we talk about the emerging consumer applications that are driving the need for more bandwidth. Will tells us how streaming services, AR/VR, and even robotics will impact the increasing demand for connectivity in the home. Listen to learn more, including Will's insight into what makes Wi-Fi 7 a game-changer for connectivity. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-7 For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

We're thrilled to kick off our new series, CEO Insights, where we sit down with industry leaders and visionaries to bring you Wi-Fi insights you won't hear anywhere else. Today, we're joined by Kevin Robinson, President and CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance, and Mike Finley, CEO of Boingo. Mike tells us about Boingo's successful deployment of the first-ever Wi-Fi 7 network at a public venue at CES 2024. Kevin and Mike discuss how Wi-Fi 7's heightened speeds and lower latencies will play a crucial role in future networks and deployments, especially in airports and stadiums. We also talk about the value of Wi-Fi 7 in converged network strategy and the importance of design in delivering a great experience for end users. Listen to learn more, including Mike's predictions for 2024 and beyond in sports, entertainment, and hospitality. Boingo Wireless Launches First Wi-Fi 7 Public Venue Network: https://www.boingo.com/press-releases/boingo-wireless-launches-first-wi-fi-7-public-venue-network/ Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-7 For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

We're excited to kick off The Signal at CES 2024! In today's episode, we're welcoming Eric McLaughlin, VP and GM of Wireless Solutions at Intel, back to the podcast to talk about Wi-Fi 7 for PC clients. Eric shares which Wi-Fi 7 devices consumers will have access to this year, including the MSI Claw. Eric tells us what's next for AI, and we talk about Wi-Fi's role in providing the robust, determinist connections to enable it. Eric also shares his predictions for Wi-Fi 7 uptake in 2024 for both enterprises and consumers. Listen to this episode to learn more. For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we're closing out 2023 with a look towards next year and expectations for Wi-Fi 7 according to Broadcom. We're joined by Vijay Nagarajan, VP of Wireless Connectivity at Broadcom, who shares more about what consumers can expect from Wi-Fi 7, and how the latest generation of Wi-Fi will support greater capacity, lower latency, and improved QoS. Vijay also shares his predictions for Wi-Fi 7 in enterprise and we talk about the latency enhancements delivered by MLO and other advanced features. Listen to this episode for the inside track on Wi-Fi 7. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7™: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-7 For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

We're kicking off the new year by welcoming Chris LaPre, Head of Technology at Connectivity Standards Alliance, back to The Signal. Chris shares his insights on all things Matter over the past year and tells us which devices represent the biggest opportunity for the protocol. We discuss the different device types that will be added to future releases, and how connected devices can create significant energy savings in home and enterprise environments. Chris also tells us that there are 1,300+ Matter certifications over Wi-Fi and expects to see even more this year. Listen to this episode to learn more about Matter and predictions for CES 2024. White Paper – Matter Security and Privacy: https://csa-iot.org/developer-resource/white-paper-matter-security-and-privacy-copy/ For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

In today's episode, we're joined by Shawn Fisher, IT Director at the Pennsylvania Convention Center to discuss the facility's upgrade to Wi-Fi 6E. As the 14th largest convention center in the U.S., the PCC hosts over 250 events annually, ranging from medical conferences and industry conventions to rock concerts. Shawn tells us about the process of transitioning to Wi-Fi 6E and how the deployment helped to modernize and streamline the facility’s operations while driving enhanced experiences for meeting planners, event attendees, and PCC employees, as well as non-human use cases such as kiosks and POS systems. Listen to this episode to learn more about this deployment and hear Shawn's advice for other facilities that are considering significant Wi-Fi upgrades. For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

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.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General 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.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General 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.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General 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-halow Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow™: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-halow For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General 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-things For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General 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=e55cbbfa18 For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General 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-Alliance For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.org For Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membership General Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us