Best Seamless IoT Podcasts (2024)

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

13d ago14:11

14:11

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

1M ago23:11

23:11

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

2M ago22:13

22:13

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

2M ago17:54

17:54

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

3M ago14:15

14:15

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

3M ago15:20

15:20

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

3M ago14:23

14:23

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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Connected Lifestyles: Serving High-End IoT Homes 10:19

3M ago10:19

10:19

Are high-end smart devices reshaping the way we live? This episode of SAMiBits explores the characteristics of premium IoT households, uncovering valuable insights and strategies for Internet Service Providers to improve their users’ experience while creating additional business opportunities. Join us as Nadav Liebermann, SAM’s VP of Innovation and…

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

3M ago12:00

12:00

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

3M ago15:12

15:12

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

4M ago15:23

15:23

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

4M 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

5M 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

5M ago16:29

16:29

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

6M 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

6M 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

7M ago21:01

21:01

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

8M 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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IoT Vulnerabilities: Navigating the Patching Challenge 12:59

8M ago12:59

12:59

This episode of SAMiBits dives into the ins and outs of the IoT vulnerability challenge, specifically looking at how it impacts home and small office users and the ISPs serving them. With the growing number of connected smart devices through gateways, understanding potential threats and solutions is crucial. SAM's VP of Innovation and Data, Nadav L…

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

9M ago22:24

22:24

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

9M 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

9M ago19:17

19:17

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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The Privacy-Security Paradox: Protecting Customer Data in the Cloud 8:41

10M ago8:41

8:41

As ISPs move their services to the cloud, ensuring privacy and security becomes crucial. With the rising number of connected smart devices putting customers' personal data at risk, ISPs must safeguard against security threats and adhere to privacy regulations to protect their users effectively. In this episode of SAMiBits, SAM’s Chief Information S…

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

10M 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

10M ago26:36

26:36

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

10M 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

11M 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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Balancing Customer Satisfaction & Business Growth: Navigating Device, Cloud & Network Protection 10:56

1y ago10:56

10:56

The IoT ecosystem is exploding: Many of today’s smart homes or small offices contain 20 connected IoT devices or more. While anti-virus software protects customers’ PCs, it does not cover the rest of the network and IoT devices. Therefore, how can ISPs help their customers manage and secure all of that and get more for their network investment? In …

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

1y ago20:07

20:07

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

1y 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…

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Wi-Fi® enables enterprise innovation with Kelly Burroughs and Tony Singh of iBwave 15:40

1y ago15:40

15:40

In today's episode, we're joined by Kelly Burroughs, Solutions Director for Enterprise at iBwave, and Tony Singh, Sales Engineer at iBwave. Kelly and Tony share how network design practices have evolved with each generation of Wi-Fi and discuss emerging use cases in the enterprise environment. We discuss why Wi-Fi is the premier connectivity techno…

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How to Bundle Security Into Your Offering 9:29

1y ago9:29

9:29

In this SAMiBits episode, SAM’s CRO, Pirjo Tuomi, explores how – and why – ISPs should incorporate digital security when creating meaningful customer offerings. We’ll look at a handful of crucial insights on the topic and will study SAM’s customer success stories to illustrate why bundling security is key to building trust with customers and leads …

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Exploring Wi-Fi 7's advanced feature set with Rahul Patel of Qualcomm 14:24

1y ago14:24

14:24

Today's episode is all about Wi-Fi 7. Rahul Patel, Senior VP and GM for Cloud Connectivity and Networking at Qualcomm, joins us to discuss the next generation of Wi-Fi technology and the advanced feature set that will support emerging, complex applications. Rahul tells us about some of the structural changes that will allow Wi-Fi 7 to change the ga…

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Multi-Link Operation (MLO) is bringing ultra-low latency to Wi-Fi 7 with Vijay Nagarajan of Broadcom 17:23

1y ago17:23

17:23

In this episode, we're joined by Vijay Nagarajan, VP, Wireless Connectivity Division at Broadcom, to discuss Wi-Fi 7's Multi-Link Operation (MLO) feature. Vijay shares that each generation of Wi-Fi® has evolved to support the current consumer needs and use cases, and Wi-Fi 7 is no exception. With demand for media-rich, immersive experiences growing…

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Ethical data collection over Wi-Fi® brings insight to operators with Nabil Bukhari of Extreme Networks 22:57

1y ago22:57

22:57

In today's episode, we're discussing ethical data collection over Wi-Fi networks with Nabil Bukhari, CTO of Extreme Networks. Nabil explains that anonymized data resides in multiple categories, which gives Wi-Fi operators insight into efficiency, behavior, and risk mitigation. We also talk about how this data serves to create new experiences for sp…

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Wi-Fi EasyMesh™ is setting the standards for multi-AP Wi-Fi® networks with Metin Taskin of Airties 11:47

1+ y ago11:47

11:47

Today's episode is all about Wi-Fi EasyMesh. We're joined by Metin Taskin, Founder, CEO and CTO of Airties, to discuss the rise in broadband service providers employing Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh. We discuss how Wi-Fi EasyMesh's standards-based approach to Wi-Fi networks utilizes multiple access points for an efficient, flexible user experience, and …

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Wi-Fi® is enabling a golden age of IoT with Ross Sabolcik of Silicon Labs 16:47

1+ y ago16:47

16:47

In today's episode, we talk about Wi-Fi's influence on the IoT ecosystem with Ross Sabolcik, SVP and GM for Commercial and Industrial IoT Products at Silicon Labs. Ross tells us more about the various ways Wi-Fi 6 optimizes the efficiency of devices. We also discuss how the ubiquity of Wi-Fi and the development of Matter will grow the IoT market. L…

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Wi-Fi® is infrastructure for life with Tuncay Cil of DZS 14:10

1+ y ago14:10

14:10

In this episode, we're joined by Tuncay Cil, Chief Strategy Officer at DZS, to discuss cloud-based network management solutions for the home and how Wi-Fi has shaped the technology landscape. Tuncay shares more about how the desire to deliver the best consumer experience has evolved technology, from the new features of Wi-Fi 7 to IoT trends. Listen…

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Deploying Wi-Fi 6E at The Chase Center with Daniel Brusilovsky of The Golden State Warriors 24:57

1+ y ago24:57

24:57

In today's episode, we're joined by Daniel Brusilovsky, VP of Technology for the San Francisco Golden State Warriors. Daniel discusses how Aruba partnered with the Chase Center to enable the very first Wi-Fi 6E deployment at a live entertainment venue in North America, and how their north star of delivering a superior fan experience has fueled inno…

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IoT Security International Regulation & Trends 14:58

1+ y ago14:58

14:58

We were especially honoured to be joined by Katherine Gronberg of NightDragon for this episode to discuss IoT security and specifically IoT security for homes and small businesses. Katherine is the Head of Government Services at NightDragon, which is an investment company focusing on the cybersecurity, security, and privacy risk sectors. Katherine …

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Using Passpoint® and OpenRoaming to deliver seamless Wi-Fi® connectivity with Cisco Fellow Mark Grayson 17:17

1+ y ago17:17

17:17

In today's episode, we're joined by Mark Grayson, Fellow at Cisco and Chair of the Wireless Broadband Alliance's OpenRoaming working group, to discuss the ins and outs of OpenRoaming. Mark tells us about how OpenRoaming accelerates Passpoint adoption to create a seamless experience for Wi-Fi users. We discuss how this solution could benefit IoT use…

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How Wi-Fi® and Matter will impact the IoT ecosystem with Jan Buis of Genexis 17:35

1+ y ago17:35

17:35

In this episode, we're joined by Jan Buis, Head of Business Development at Genexis, to discuss how Matter will impact IoT and Wi-Fi. As Wi-Fi increasingly fuels IoT device connectivity, the number of devices used in the home will continue to grow, creating additional security concerns. Jan explains that security-focused education is crucial for con…

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How ISPs can use Wi-Fi® to anticipate consumer needs with Bo Dines Larsen of Calix 16:55

1+ y ago16:55

16:55

In this episode, Bo Dines Larsen, Regional VP of International Solutions Engineering at Calix, joins us to talk about the unique ways in which internet service providers can optimize their relationships with consumers. As ISPs learn how their customers utilize Wi-Fi, they can proactively tailor their services to best suit the consumers' needs. Bo e…

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The role of Wi-Fi® in the future of mobile convergence with Jonas Bjorklund of Enea 15:19

1+ y ago15:19

15:19

Today, we're joined by Jonas Bjorklund, Vice President of the Aptilo Product Line at Enea, to discuss the role of Wi-Fi in cellular convergence. Jonas shares that the rollout of Wi-Fi 6E has produced a new level of optimism for service providers, and how the emerging technologies will optimize Wi-Fi offloading. Listen to this episode to learn how u…

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How Wi-Fi® is changing the game for sports fans with David Coleman of Extreme Networks 18:54

1+ y ago18:54

18:54

In today's episode, we're talking about the role of Wi-Fi in creating an engaging fan experience with David Coleman, Director of Wireless - Office of the CTO at Extreme Networks. David tells us about Wi-Fi utilization at concerts and sporting events, and shares how Wi-Fi 6 and upcoming Wi-Fi 7 will allow fans to enhance their experiences with AR, s…

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Looking toward the future of Wi-Fi Location™ with Rolf de Vegt of Qualcomm 15:35

1+ y ago15:35

15:35

In this episode, we welcome back Rolf de Vegt, Vice President of Technical Standards at Qualcomm, to learn all about Wi-Fi Location™ capabilities. Rolf explains how Wi-Fi Location works and how Wi-Fi delivers significant advantages compared to other locationing technologies. We discuss Wi-Fi Location's many use cases, including home security, geofe…

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How Network Service Providers Secure Micro-Business & SOHO Clients 11:25

1+ y ago11:25

11:25

In recent years, low-tier SMBs and SOHOs have become popular targets for cyber-attacks. What does this mean for telcos seeking protection for their small business clients? In this episode of SAMiBits, SAM’s VP Strategic Alliances, David Jurgens, talks through some of the most prevalent threats faced by modern SMBs and SOHOs and offers advice on how…

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Diving into Wi-Fi smart home data with Shane Paola of Plume 13:41

1+ y ago13:41

13:41

In this episode, Shane Paola, VP of Sales for EMEA at Plume, shares some fascinating insights from the Plume IQ® 1H 2022 smart home market report. Shane discusses how the pandemic dramatically shifted home Wi-Fi usage and how the amount of IoT devices on consumers' networks has steadily increased - along with their expectations for a quality experi…

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Optimizing retail conversion and sustainability through Wi-Fi Location™ with Staffan Liljestrand of Bumbee Labs 12:21

1+ y ago12:21

12:21

In this episode, Staffan Liljestrand, Founder and Chief Science Officer at Bumbee Labs, joins us to talk about using Wi-Fi Location™ capabilities while upholding privacy standards. Staffan discusses the tremendous growth of the location-based services market and the many potential applications for this data, ranging from retail conversion to optimi…

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Accelerating connectivity through OpenWi-Fi® with Huw Reese of NetExperience and Tony Stramandinoli of Edgecore Networks 13:59

1+ y ago13:59

13:59

In this episode, we're talking all about OpenWi-Fi and the Telecom Infra Project with two guests, Huw Reese, Head of Business Development for NetExperience, and Tony Stramandinoli, General Manager, America’s Branded Division at Edgecore Networks. In this episode, Huw and Tony discuss the disaggregated nature of OpenWi-Fi and its ability to deliver …

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