Hi Joanie -

As someone that works for one of the two major wireless companies, the article's two title purposes (controller-less model and non-802.11n) aren't really news. Most companies are not deploying N today, although the interest has picked up. In fact, most companies aren't deploying controller-based AP networks today, so I don't think that this is some earth-shattering idea. Nor is a distributed architecture; as an example, one of our customer has APs in 2,200 retail stores, without any controllers on-site, and no 802.11n (nor plans to add).

Speaking frankly, reading the article seems very much like an (unintentional) advertisement for Aerohive. As someone that monitors the industry, I'm sure you've noticed lately the large PR push that AeroHive has been making. And with the recent PR-related problems with Meru (creating a false press release about a huge network that doesn't exist), it's critical that the media be accurate and balanced when discussing the industry. Some of the published statements by Colakovic are flat-out wrong, while others are gross exaggerations.

Thanks for your continued efforts at covering a fast-growing market.