In this new podcast, we talked with Dave Sumi, CEO of Airvine, about new wireless-based opportunities for enterprise campuses and multi-dwelling unit (MDUs).

In this episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, we talked with Dave Sumi, CEO of Airvine.

Airvine, which has gained traction in the broadband market with its multi-Gigabit-speed wireless Ethernet backhaul system for indoor connectivity, recently introduced outdoor connectivity options with the WaveCore Flex. The Flex offers Gigabit-speed wireless connectivity and eliminates the need for costly drilling through walls or floors and running cable from, for example, an IDF or MDF to end user terminals or IoT devices.

Key Moments in This Episode

Opening

0:05 Introduction of guests

0:42 Who is Airvine?
Dave Sumi, CEO of Airvine, talks about the company’s approach to providing broadband wireless backhaul solutions for the enterprise.

1:46 The evolution of the campus market
Airvine is seeing an uptick in connecting campus buildings wirelessly

2:52 Airvine’s new Wave core platform
How Airvine’s WaveCore Flex addresses enterprise campus networks outside backhaul needs.

4:31 Campus switch vendor market
How Airvine’s wireless products are compatible with traditional campus switch products

5:44 Non-invasive network installations
Airvine enables broadband operators to deliver service without disruption, rapidly

6:48 The Multi-dwelling unit (MDU) market
Service providers can upgrade existing MDU connectivity with wireless infrastructure.
8:36 Market adoption
Airvine is finding opportunities in factory and warehouse settings

11:04 Supporting Internet of Things (IoT)
Property owners can leverage wireless connectivity for building operations, such as leak detection.

11:53 Final thoughts
Dave Sumi shares his closing thoughts on serving campus environments wirelessly.

Meet our guest:

Dave Sumi
A 30-plus-year telecom veteran, Dave Sumi serves as the CEO of Airvine. Airvine has developed an indoor wireless system that rivals the reliability of existing cabling at a fraction of the deployment time and cost. He has extensive experience and contacts in wireless domains ranging from chips to systems, client devices to infrastructure, and hardware to software. Before becoming the CEO of Airvine, Sumi spent time at several other key wireless companies, including KYOCERA, Siklu, Proxim, SOMA Networks and Malibu Networks.

About the Podcast
In the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast, we address the key issues affecting the optical and broadband industry segments. Join us every week for insights from industry leaders on these topics. Visit our website at www.lightwave.com and click on our podcast site at www.broadbandpulse.podbean.com.