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Wi-Fi 6 is slowly gathering steam
There’s a lot to look forward to about 802.11ax, aka Wi-Fi 6, just don’t expect it to be a top-to-bottom revolution in 2020.
5 questions to answer before deploying Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6 offers many valuable new features including speed and higher density, but it’s different from its predecessors, so make sure your wired network and your organization are ready for it.
Private 5G keeps Whirlpool driverless vehicles rolling
When interference disrupted the Wi-Fi guidance for driverless vehicles in one of its factories, bringing the vehicles to a halt and backing up production, Whirlpool turned to on-premises 5G through a partnership with AT&T.
Tight Wi-Fi integration is key to successful SD-Branch
With Wi-Fi an essential part of branch-office network access, its security and management needs to be fully baked into SD-Branch platforms.
Why 5G means new business models and user benefits
5G wireless technology will enable business opportunities that will bring new services and better performance that extend beyond the smartphone.
Cisco pushes 5G to hasten industrial IoT
Cisco says it expects rapid future development of 5G mobile technology will be a boon for industrial IoT use cases
Beamforming explained: How it makes wireless communication faster
Beamforming uses the science of electromagnetic interference to make Wi-Fi and 5G connections more precise.
Contribute to the 2019 Network World State of the Network survey
Take our survey to share your insight on emerging networking technologies such as 5G, SD-WAN and edge computing.
10 things you need to know about MU-MIMO Wi-Fi
It’s a big breakthrough in wireless connectivity, but don’t let MU-MIMO’s limitations catch you off guard. Here are 10 ways to get up to speed on MU-MIMO Wi-Fi.
Don’t be blinded by 5G: Why you can’t neglect Wi-Fi 6
As important as 5G is for smartphones and other devices, don't overlook an equally important next-generation wireless technology -- Wi-Fi 6.
When private 4G LTE is better than Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi remains the most prevalent wireless technology in enterprise networks, but private 4G LTE cellular technology, and soon 5G, can be the answer in specific use cases involving remote and mobile deployments and high-capacity needs...
Wi-Fi has the best security for the IoT
It’s easy to dismiss good ol’ Wi-Fi’s role in internet of things networking. But Wi-Fi has more security advantages than other IoT networking choices.
Wireless alliance: You might want to move some access points for Wi-Fi 6
The Wireless Broadband Alliance’s advice for enterprise use of the upcoming Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard covers AP placement, spectrum and planning.
Mist's AI-driven virtual assistant speeds up network troubleshooting
Digital assistants using artificial intelligence will have a bigger impact as an IT support tool, as Mist Systems' virtual network assistant Marvis demonstrates.
Juniper’s Mist adds WiFi 6, AI-based cloud services to enterprise edge
Mist, a Juniper Networks company, has rolled out an artificial-intelligence, cloud-based appliance and a WIFI 6 access point aimed at helping users roll out smart, high-density wireless networks.
Extreme targets cloud services, SD-WAN, WiFi 6 with $210M Aerohive grab
Extreme buys Aerohive’s wireless networking technology – including its new WiFi 6 gear – SD-WAN software and cloud-management services.
Can 5G replace high-speed Wi-Fi in the enterprise?
A TECH(talk) interview with Analyst Jack Gold about corporate use of 5G wireless – including IoT – the U.S.–Huawei dispute over the technology and how soon to expect services to be available
When to use 5G, when to use Wi-Fi 6
5G is a cellular service, and Wi-Fi 6 is a short-range wireless access technology. Each has attributes that are useful in specific enterprise roles.
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