The Signal: A Wi-Fi Alliance podcast

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In today's episode, we welcome Eric McLaughlin, VP of the Connectivity Solutions Group at Intel, back to The Signal to talk about AI trends in the PC market. Eric tells us that Wi-Fi is crucial to the development of AI experiences, delivering robust connections essential for offsite workloads and enhanced performance, and we talk about how Neural Processing Units (NPUs) enable AI capabilities and upleveled battery life in AI PCs. Eric also tells us about the progress of Wi-Fi 7 over the past year, and we learn that its adoption has been significantly faster than previous generations of Wi-Fi. Tune in for more, including how Wi-Fi will continue to empower XR, automotive, and proximity detection use cases. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7™ For Wi-Fi Alliance For Membership Info General Contact…

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CEO Insights: Wi-Fi Alliance® and Mike Finley of Boingo 15:59

πριν 28 μέρες15:59

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In today's episode, we're bringing back our CEO Insights series with Kevin Robinson, CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance, and Mike Finley, CEO of Boingo, to explore how Wi-Fi is enabling new levels of connectivity and security for airports, military bases, and IoT applications. Kevin and Mike discuss some of Boingo's recent deployments, including the first launch of Wi-Fi 7 at a public venue, and we talk about the importance of continually evolving networks as the demand for connected devices continues its upward momentum. Listen to learn more, and hear about some of the major connectivity trends we're expecting to see in 2025. The Critical Role of 5G and Wi-Fi on U.S. Military Bases Transforming Airports with Next Generation 5G & Wi-Fi 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas Transforming Hospital Operations with Private 5G Networks 5G & Wi-Fi Playbook for Mass Transit For Wi-Fi Alliance For Membership Info General Contact…

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Wi-Fi® enables a new level of security with Marian Kost of Texas Instruments 14:55

πριν 6 weeks14:55

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In this episode, we welcome Marian Kost, VP and GM of Connectivity at Texas Instruments, back to the podcast to talk about wireless security. As the number of connected devices grows, securing them becomes more important than ever, especially in critical areas like patient monitoring, building automation, and industrial applications. Marian tells us that the latest generations of Wi-Fi are even more secure than previous iterations, and we discuss how WPA3™ delivers significant security advantages. We also talk about how these advancements are encouraging manufacturers to adopt Wi-Fi for new applications, helping drive the proliferation of Wi-Fi devices. Tune in to learn more about what's next for Wi-Fi and security. For Wi-Fi Alliance For Membership Info General Contact…

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Wi-Fi® brings connection to communities with Curtis Hill of Open Broadband 13:31

πριν 12 weeks13:31

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Curtis Hill, Network Deployment Manager at Open Broadband, to discuss a recent Wi-Fi deployment across 14 underserved parks in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Curtis takes us through the details of this project, which leverages Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 6, and we chat about the impressive uptick in usage, even before the full installation was completed. Curtis also shares how quickly the team is able to get these hotspots up and running and the logistics behind covering a large area, with some parks featuring multiple access points. We also talk about user engagement stats—anywhere from 50 to 60 people online at once—and Curtis gives us a sneak peek into what’s next for future broadband deployments in the region. Tune in to learn more about this impactful project and how it’s helping bridge the digital divide. Free Wi-Fi hubs coming to local parks For Wi-Fi Alliance For Membership Info General Contact…

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6 GHz Wi-Fi® and AFC improves connectivity for all with Jussi Kiviniemi of Hamina Wireless 15:29

πριν 14 weeks15:29

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In this episode, Jussi Kiviniemi, Founder and CEO of Hamina Wireless, joins us to discuss 6 GHz Wi-Fi and Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC). Jussi shares insights into how Wi-Fi technology has evolved to support high-value use cases, including industrial robots, medical devices, and more. We talk about how 6 GHz spectrum delivers faster, more reliable connectivity, particularly in outdoor environments, and AFC's vital role in efficiently utilizing the band without interfering with incumbents. Jussi highlights the importance of increasing awareness about the 6 GHz band and AFC to build consumer trust in Wi-Fi quality, especially in large public venues like stadiums, campuses, and other high-density locations. Tune in to learn more about how 6 GHz and AFC will help evolve wireless connectivity, and how even legacy devices that don't use 6 GHz will benefit from the band. Propelling innovation: 6 GHz and AFC drive advancements in outdoor Wi-Fi® deployments 6 GHz AFC Resources Regulations Enabling 6 GHz Standard Power Wi-Fi Devices Under Control of AFC For Wi-Fi Alliance For Membership Info General Contact…

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Groundbreaking demo of 6 GHz Wi-Fi® showcases the future of medical training with Gaurav Jain of Wi-Fi Alliance 12:46

πριν 24 weeks12:46

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In this episode, we’re joined by Gaurav Jain, Senior Director of Engineering at Wi-Fi Alliance, to discuss the recent demonstration of 6 GHz Wi-Fi at Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok. The demo, part of a months-long pilot program, showcased how Wi-Fi in 6 GHz transforms healthcare to enhance medical training through AR/VR applications and dense deployment. Gaurav explains why access to the full 1200 MHz of the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi is essential for the future of healthcare, and how this successful demo highlights the potential for Wi-Fi innovation across industries. Tune in to learn more about the pilot and the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® devices that brought it to life. Wi-Fi Alliance® demonstrates the impact of 6 GHz Wi-Fi® for advanced AR/VR in healthcare: https://www.wi-fi.org/beacon/the-beacon/wi-fi-alliance-demonstrates-the-impact-of-6-ghz-wi-fi-for-advanced-arvr-in 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…

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Changing the game: delivering the first-ever esports event over Wi-Fi® with Gino Dion of Nokia 16:49

πριν 27 weeks16:49

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In today's episode, we welcome Gino Dion, Director of Innovation Solutions at Nokia, to talk about how Wi-Fi 6E brings esports to life. Gino gives us the inside track on the recent Nokia Apex Legends invitational tournament, the first-ever esports event held over Wi-Fi instead of ethernet-based connectivity. Deterministic performance is crucial in a gaming environment where every millisecond counts and Gino tells us how Wi-Fi has evolved to support these needs. Tune into this episode to dive into participants' thoughts on their gaming adventures and learn how Wi-Fi will change the game for the future of esports. Nokia to deliver the first-ever Esports event over Wi-Fi technology: The Nokia Apex Legends invitational tournament: https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2024/05/30/nokia-to-deliver-the-first-ever-esports-event-over-wi-fi-technology-the-nokia-apex-legends-invitational-tournament/ Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6®: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-6 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…

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6 GHz Wi-Fi® is revolutionizing patient care with Matt Pekarske of GE HealthCare 15:11

πριν 29 weeks15:11

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In today’s episode, we welcome Matt Pekarske, Principal of Connectivity and Service Integration Technologies at GE HealthCare, to the show to explore 6 GHz Wi-Fi's impact on healthcare. Matt tells us how the additional spectrum of 6 GHz Wi-Fi enhances healthcare settings by improving clinical workflows and ensuring reliable connectivity for critical healthcare devices. He also shares his insights into the rapidly growing Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and explains how patient-centric devices stream real-time data to enable secure patient monitoring. We also cover how Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 support legacy equipment and comply with HIPAA regulations through strong encryption and authentication mechanisms. Tune in to learn more about how 6 GHz Wi-Fi is revolutionizing patient care and transforming healthcare technology. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7™: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-7 Wi-Fi 7 market momentum: 6 GHz Wi-Fi empowers connectivity in crucial healthcare scenarios: https://www.wi-fi.org/beacon/matt-pekarske/wi-fi-7-market-momentum-6-ghz-wi-fi-empowers-connectivity-in-crucial Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6®: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-6 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…

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Wi-Fi® is revolutionizing automotive connectivity with Walter Bronzi of BMW 12:37

πριν 31 weeks12:37

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In today's episode, we're joined by Walter Bronzi, Technical Product Lead for Connectivity Platforms and Wireless In-car Services at BMW. Walter shares how the surge in customer demand for in-car connectivity has made Wi-Fi a crucial component to automotive use cases. We talk about how Wi-Fi compliments other in-car features that utilize 5G and Bluetooth, and Walter tells us how Wi-Fi 7's Multi-link Operation (MLO) feature drives latency enhancements for a robust connectivity experience, even on the go. Tune in to learn more about Wi-Fi's role in the future of automotive connectivity and hear Walter's predictions for how the industry will evolve. 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…

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Wi-Fi® unlocks generative AI with James Chen of MediaTek 20:33

πριν 34 weeks20:33

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In today's episode, we welcome James Chen, VP of Product and Technology at MediaTek, back to the podcast to talk about all things AI. We discuss the difference between traditional AI and generative AI, and learn more about Wi-Fi's pivotal role in both technologies. James shares his insights on the emerging generative AI landscape and how it supports communication, entertainment, and even smartphone functionality that assists users with visual and hearing impairments. James also tells us about Wi-Fi 7's future impact on AI in industrial settings, and how it will shape manufacturing efficiency, supply chain, and more. Listen to this episode to learn more about the fascinating world of AI, and James' predictions for the next 12 months. XR: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/xr 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…

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Wi-Fi® is a key enabler of XR's success with Shaila Bansal of Qualcomm 13:38

πριν 43 weeks13:38

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In today's episode, we're joined by Shaila Bansal, Product Manager at Qualcomm, to talk all about how Wi-Fi serves the evolving XR landscape. Shaila tells us how XR boosts productivity in global enterprises, from augmented reality glasses to productivity applications like the infinite desktop. We discuss how VR enables immersive learning in the classroom, and how AR can improve safety features in automotive environments. Shaila talks about how Wi-Fi 7 unlocks these emerging XR applications, and we learn how its new capabilities like superwide channels and Multi-link Operation increase reliability and reduce latency. Listen to this episode to learn more, including Shaila's predictions for XR and AI in 2024. XR: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/xr 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…

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Celebrating 25 years of Wi-Fi with David Coleman of Extreme Networks 25:01

πριν 45 weeks25:01

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2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Wi-Fi, and in today's episode, we're celebrating this milestone by taking a walk down memory lane with our guest David Coleman, Director of Wireless in the Office of the CTO at Extreme Networks. David tells us about his first experience with Wi-Fi 25 years ago, and how the technology moved swiftly from the warehouse to the consumer. We talk about the early days of Wi-Fi security and encryption and how WPA provided the solution for safe connectivity and boosted consumer confidence. David tells us how the expansion of smartphones and tablets furthered the adoption of Wi-Fi and how 6 GHz and Wi-Fi 7 are ushering in a new era of connectivity. Join us as we celebrate our favorite connectivity technology. 25 years of Wi-Fi®: Celebrating today’s innovations: https://www.wi-fi.org/beacon/the-beacon/25-years-of-wi-fi-celebrating-todays-innovations 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…

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CEO Insights: Wi-Fi Alliance® and Pavlov Media 14:11

πριν 47 weeks14:11

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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…

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Wi-Fi 7 unleashes new potential across retail, enterprise, sports, and more with Nabil Bukhari of Extreme Networks 23:11

πριν 49 weeks23:11

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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…

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All about AFC with Rolf de Vegt of Qualcomm 22:13

πριν 52 weeks22:13