Best Policytracker Podcasts (2025)

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Special Feature: PolicyTracker's Spectrum Policy Podcast with Kevin Robinson of Wi-Fi Alliance 32:15

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3h ago32:15

32:15

Kevin Robinson, President and CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance, was recently featured on PolicyTracker's Spectrum Policy Podcast hosted by Richard Haas. Listen to the episode to hear Kevin and Richard discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill's potential impact on unlicensed spectrum and Wi-Fi. For more episodes of PolicyTracker's Spectrum Podcast, click here. Polic…

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Charting new waters: Cisco’s petition to bring 6 GHz Wi-Fi® to the cruise industry with Bill Davenport and Matt Swartz 18:44

14d ago18:44

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In this episode, we sit down with Bill Davenport, Senior Director for Connectivity and Technology Policy at Cisco, and Matt Swartz, Distinguished Engineer at Cisco, to discuss Cisco's recent petition to the FCC to enable 6 GHz Wi-Fi on cruise ships. Modern cruises operate like floating cities, utilizing thousands of access points that support tens …

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Wi-Fi® and IoT empower smart energy management at home with Daniel Holcomb of Parks Associates 18:36

28d ago18:36

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In today's episode, we welcome Daniel Holcomb, Senior Analyst for Smart Home Research at Parks Associates, to the show to discuss the evolving world of smart energy management. Daniel tells us that with rising energy costs and growing demands on the grid, consumers are turning to connected devices like smart thermostats, smart plugs, and solar pane…

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SmartTown is helping to close the digital divide with Francisco Moreno of Calix 19:25

2M ago19:25

19:25

In today's episode, we sit down with Francisco Moreno, Product Line Leader for SmartLife Managed Services at Calix, to talk about SmartTown community Wi-Fi. Francisco explains how robust fiber networks enable reliable coverage even in rural areas, serving local residents, first responders, hikers, and more. We discuss how SmartTown leverages Passpo…

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Wi-Fi 7 and AI enable intelligence at the edge with Vineet Ganju of Synaptics 21:38

2M ago21:38

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In this episode, we welcome Vineet Ganju, VP of Wireless Connectivity at Synaptics, to the show to discuss Wi-Fi 7 and AI. Vineet talks about how Wi-Fi 7's low latency and high throughput enables applications like immersive AR/VR, factory automation, and next-generation smart home applications. We explore how AI is reshaping connectivity, from effi…

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UWB and Wi-Fi 7 are unlocking a more aware ecosystem with Shadi Hawawini of Qorvo 21:56

3M ago21:56

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In today's episode, we welcome Shadi Hawawini, Director of Ecosystem Development at Qorvo, to the podcast to dive into how ultra-wideband (UWB) and Wi-Fi 7 are transforming enterprise connectivity. Shadi tells us how UWB enables precise location tracking to support critical use cases ranging from asset tracking in hospitals to indoor wayfinding and…

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Wi-Fi 7 and AI are powering the next generation of gaming, PCs, and more with Shishir Gupta of Qualcomm 15:39

3M ago15:39

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In today's episode, we welcome Shishir Gupta, Senior Director of Product Management at Qualcomm, to talk about how Wi-Fi 7 and AI are transforming user experiences across mobile, gaming, PCs, and more. We talk about how Wi-Fi 7 is meeting the demands of an increasingly connected home, enabling AI-powered personalization and prioritization in gaming…

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The ISP evolution and prioritizing more efficient Wi-Fi® with Metin Taskin of Airties 15:51

5M ago15:51

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In today's episode, we welcome Metin Taskin, Founder and CEO of Airties, back to the podcast to talk about how Internet Service Providers are rethinking the way they deliver and manage in-home Wi-Fi. Metin tells us that user experience is becoming the new battleground for customer loyalty, and we learn that standards like Wi-Fi EasyMesh are enablin…

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5 years of 6 GHz: celebrating a Wi-Fi® milestone with Alex Roytblat of Wi-Fi Alliance 17:44

5M ago17:44

17:44

In this episode, we welcome Alex Roytblat, Vice President, Worldwide Regulatory Affairs at Wi-Fi Alliance, to The Signal to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the FCC's landmark decision to open the 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi. Alex explains that this was the most significant expansion of spectrum for Wi-Fi in decades, which effectively doubled the spect…

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Wi-Fi 7 powers the future of smart homes and smarter enterprises with Raja Shanmugam of Tata Consultancy Services 14:16

5M ago14:16

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In this episode, we welcome Raja Shanmugam, Global Head of Strategy and Market Development for IoT and Digital Engineering at Tata Consultancy Services, to the podcast to dive into the evolving role of Wi-Fi in smart homes and enterprise environments. Raja shares his perspective on why Wi-Fi 7 is gaining traction in smart homes, and how the new sta…

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Wi-Fi 7 unlocks speed and sustainability with Quentin Lebeau of SoftAtHome 11:34

6M ago11:34

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In this episode, we welcome Quentin Lebeau, Product Marketing Manager at SoftAtHome, to discuss their recent Wi-Fi 7 gateway launch with Swisscom. Quentin delves into the rising consumer demand for cutting-edge technology, making Wi-Fi 7's key capabilities of higher speeds, lower latency, and increased reliability even more appealing to consumers. …

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FTTH and 5G FWA drive demand for Wi-Fi® with Rahul Patel of Qualcomm 14:22

7M ago14:22

14:22

Today, we welcome Rahul Patel, Group General Manager of Connectivity, Broadband, and Networking at Qualcomm, back to The Signal. Rahul shares how Wi-Fi 7’s adoption has outpaced expectations due to growing demand for faster speeds and widespread market adoption. We explore the rise of 5G fixed wireless access and FTTH and how these technologies dri…

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Wi-Fi® is a key ingredient to the AI evolution with Eric McLaughlin of Intel 16:27

7M ago16:27

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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 P…

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

7M ago15:59

15:59

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 launc…

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

8M ago14:55

14:55

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 u…

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

9M ago13:31

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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, e…

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

10M ago15:29

15:29

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 …

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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

12M ago12:46

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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 depl…

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

1y ago16:49

16:49

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 …

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

1y ago15:11

15:11

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 critica…

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

1y ago12:37

12:37

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 Blu…

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

1y ago20:33

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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 support…

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

1+ y ago13:38

13:38

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 cla…

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

1+ y ago25:01

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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 warehou…

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

1+ y ago14:11

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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…

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

1+ y ago23:11

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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 a…

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

1+ y ago22:13

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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 …

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Testing, testing: Exploring Wi-Fi 7 for Operators and Service Providers with James Kimery of Spirent Communications 17:54

1+ y ago17:54

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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 devi…

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CEO Insights: Wi-Fi Alliance® and Airties 14:15

1+ y ago14:15

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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 f…

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CEO Insights: Wi-Fi Alliance® and CSA 15:20

1+ y ago15:20

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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 dis…

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Wi-Fi® enables innovation across the IoT device landscape with Irvind Ghai of Silicon Labs 14:23

1+ y ago14:23

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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, an…

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The network edge is moving closer to the end user with Will Torgerson of MaxLinear 15:12

1+ y ago15:12

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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. W…

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CEO Insights: Wi-Fi Alliance® and Boingo 12:00

1+ y ago12:00

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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…

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Wi-Fi 7 empowers the PC ecosystem with Eric McLaughlin of Intel 15:23

1+ y ago15:23

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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 ab…

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Looking to the future: Wi-Fi 7 expectations for 2024 15:57

2y ago15:57

15:57

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 …

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Matter over Wi-Fi® one year later with Chris LaPre of CSA 22:35

2y ago22:35

22:35

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 releas…

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Wi-Fi 6E modernizes attendee experiences with Shawn Fisher of the Pennsylvania Convention Center 16:29

2y ago16:29

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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 …

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6 GHz spectrum delivers rich user experiences in enterprise with Bart Giordano of CommScope and RUCKUS Networks 15:15

2y ago15:15

15:15

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 introdu…

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Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E's impact on the WLAN enterprise market advancement with Brandon Butler of IDC 18:43

2y ago18:43

18:43

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…

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Transforming old payphone kiosks into a Wi-Fi® lifeline with Victoria Lamberth of Boldyn Networks 21:01

2y ago21:01

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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 lowe…

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Wi-Fi HaLow™ empowers IoT connections with Kevin Daly and David Halasz of Morse Micro 26:30

2y ago26:30

26:30

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…

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Wi-Fi 6 supports bandwidth-intensive smart home applications with Elizabeth Parks of Parks Associates 22:24

2y ago22:24

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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 tell…

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Wi-Fi 6E elevates guest experiences with Daran Hermans of Cambium Networks 17:39

2y ago17:39

17:39

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 a…

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6 GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi® is enabling the factory of the future with Irvind Ghai of Silicon Labs 19:17

2y ago19:17

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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 GH…

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A deep dive into Wi-Fi Location™ with Jonathan Segev of Intel and Roy Want of Google 26:46

2y ago26:46

26:46

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 experien…

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The inside track on how Wi-Fi® became the world’s most beloved technology with Greg Ennis 26:36

2y ago26:36

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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 ear…

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Wi-Fi 6 delivers seamless connectivity at the Washington Commanders training facility with Mike Zeto of Boingo 16:39

2+ y ago16:39

16:39

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 late…

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Wi-Fi 6 is powering the Industrial IoT landscape with Marian Kost of Texas Instruments 19:46

2+ y ago19:46

19:46

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 robus…

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Wi-Fi 7 will deliver enhanced performance with Eric McLaughlin of Intel 20:07

2+ y ago20:07

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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, incl…

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Wi-Fi® delivers connectivity for all with Jack Raynor of TIP OpenWiFi 14:28

2+ y ago14:28

14:28

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 mai…