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-inWi-Fi CERTIFIED 7™: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-7For 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 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-6For 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 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-7Wi-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-crucialWi-Fi CERTIFIED 6®: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-6For 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 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-7For 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 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/xrFor 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 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/xrFor Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

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-innovationsWi-Fi CERTIFIED 7: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-7For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us

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-7For 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 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-storeWi-Fi CERTIFIED 7: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-7For 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 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-resourcesFor 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 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-7For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral 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-7For 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 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-7For 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 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.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral 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-7For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral 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-7For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral 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.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral 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-7For Wi-Fi Alliance: www.wi-fi.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral 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.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 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.orgFor Membership Info: https://www.wi-fi.org/membershipGeneral Contact: https://www.wi-fi.org/contact-us