Wireless Innovation Forum

LanzaTech announces collaboration with Dow to introduce bio-degradable cleaning solution

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Friday, September 29, 2023

SKOKIE, Ill., Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA), the carbon recycling company transforming waste carbon into sustainable raw materials, has collaborated with Dow (NYSE: DOW) to introduce a new biodegradable surfactant to the home care market.

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  • SKOKIE, Ill., Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA), the carbon recycling company transforming waste carbon into sustainable raw materials, has collaborated with Dow (NYSE: DOW) to introduce a new biodegradable surfactant to the home care market.
  • Dow’s surfactant, EcoSense™ 2470, is made using LanzaTech’s CarbonSmart™ technology and ensures immediate market entry, while maintaining high-performance standards and advancing sustainability with recycled carbon materials.
  • Surfactants are a critical ingredient for creating the foam and cleaning action of many household cleaning and laundry products.
  • This recycled carbon-based surfactant, marketed by Dow as EcoSense™ 2470, has versatile properties suitable for diverse home care applications.

Wireless Innovation Forum Announces Multi-Year Platinum Sponsorship by Shure Incorporated

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The Wireless Innovation Forum , a non-profit international industry association dedicated to driving the future of radio communications and systems worldwide, is happy to announce the multi-year Platinum Sponsorship by member Shure Incorporated .

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  • The Wireless Innovation Forum , a non-profit international industry association dedicated to driving the future of radio communications and systems worldwide, is happy to announce the multi-year Platinum Sponsorship by member Shure Incorporated .
  • “We are so delighted to welcome Shure as a Platinum Sponsor,” said Forum President Mark Gibson of CommScope.
  • “Their equipment is top-notch and we can’t wait to put it to good use.”
    Shure has been a member of the Forum since 2021.
  • Through the sponsorship, Shure will provide audio support for Forum in-person group meetings and events.

Wireless Innovation Forum Congratulates Anna Gomez on FCC Commissioner Confirmation

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Friday, September 8, 2023

The Wireless Innovation Forum congratulates the new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner, Anna Gomez, on her confirmation yesterday, 7 September.

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  • The Wireless Innovation Forum congratulates the new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner, Anna Gomez, on her confirmation yesterday, 7 September.
  • The full statement from the Forum’s Board of Directors follows:
    “The Forum continually strives for innovative utilization of spectrum and the development of wireless communications systems, with which Ms. Gomez has extensive experience having spent 25 years in public service focusing most of her time on telecommunications regulation and policy.
  • We look forward to working with Ms. Gomez and the FCC and, on behalf of the Wireless Innovation Forum and its members, we congratulate Commissioner Gomez on this appointment.”

Wireless Innovation Forum to Host Booth at Upcoming MOSA Industry and Government Summit and Expo

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Wireless Innovation Forum, a non-profit international industry association dedicated to driving the future of radio communications and systems worldwide, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the new MOSA Industry and Government Summit & Expo, September 18-19 at the Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta.

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  • The Wireless Innovation Forum, a non-profit international industry association dedicated to driving the future of radio communications and systems worldwide, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the new MOSA Industry and Government Summit & Expo, September 18-19 at the Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta.
  • The MOSA Summit brings together tri-service leadership keynotes and special guest speakers, industry and government panel discussions, multiple breakout sessions, networking socials (both days are complimentary), as well as an impressive Expo Hall with over 150 companies and organizations.
  • Hall A is open to the public and complimentary to attend ( https://events.techconnect.org/MOSA_2023/ ).
  • We invite you to be our guest and visit us at booth 907.

Wireless Innovation Forum Announces Two Full-Day Online CBRS Workshops in September

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Monday, August 28, 2023

The Wireless Innovation Forum, a non-profit international industry association dedicated to driving the future of radio communications and systems worldwide, is pleased to announce that it is hosting two online CBRS and technology workshops in September.

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  • The Wireless Innovation Forum, a non-profit international industry association dedicated to driving the future of radio communications and systems worldwide, is pleased to announce that it is hosting two online CBRS and technology workshops in September.
  • “What are the Challenges to Full Implementation of CBRS,” will be held Wednesday, 20 September 2023.
  • We will also investigate other federal/industry sharing scenarios, in particular the perceived "blockers" to full utilization and exploitation of shared spectrum.
  • While CBRS has been embraced by a broad universe of operators, challenges for many of the other use cases are still perceived.

FCC Releases Public Notice Permitting Automated Frequency Coordination System Testing and Public Trials in 6 GHz Band

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Friday, August 25, 2023

The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) is pleased to announce that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) released a Public Notice yesterday permitting testing for Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) systems.

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  • The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) is pleased to announce that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) released a Public Notice yesterday permitting testing for Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) systems.
  • AFC systems manage spectrum access for 6 GHz band standard power unlicensed devices.
  • 21-352 ) provides information on the AFC system testing process which will require that the AFC systems undergo both lab testing and public trial.
  • The FCC further permits concurrent AFC system testing and public trials.

With FCC Advancement Toward AFC Certification, Federated Wireless Commercial-Grade Solution Ready for Market

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federated Wireless, a leader in shared spectrum and private wireless solutions, today applauded the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) public notice initiating the certification process for Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC) systems in the 6 GHz band , including Federated Wireless’ existing commercial-grade solution.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federated Wireless, a leader in shared spectrum and private wireless solutions, today applauded the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) public notice initiating the certification process for Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC) systems in the 6 GHz band , including Federated Wireless’ existing commercial-grade solution.
  • “Federated Wireless has been on this journey with the FCC and our partners from day one.
  • To date, Federated Wireless has signed commercial agreements with the leading enterprise WLAN access point manufacturers collectively responsible for 50% of the worldwide enterprise outdoor access point market, establishing Federated Wireless as the market leader for AFC.
  • In November 2022, the FCC conditionally approved Federated Wireless to be an authorized AFC system operator for the United States.

Wireless Innovation Forum and Wi-Fi Alliance® Deliver 6 GHz AFC System Standardization and Testing Documents to Federal Communications Commission

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) and Wi-Fi Alliance® have jointly presented the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with the complete package of specifications and test plans for the 6 GHz Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) system.

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  • The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) and Wi-Fi Alliance® have jointly presented the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with the complete package of specifications and test plans for the 6 GHz Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) system.
  • Delivery of this package is the culmination of a multiyear effort by both organizations to advance connectivity in the 6 GHz band representing consensus of the 6 GHz stakeholders including component and equipment manufacturers, AFC System applicants, network operators, incumbent and unlicensed operators, system integrators, software companies and many others.
  • “Completion of this specification and test plan package is a momentous step towards enabling a robust Wi-Fi® ecosystem in the 6 GHz frequency band,” said Alex Roytblat, Vice-President of Worldwide Regulatory Affairs at Wi-Fi Alliance.
  • “The great collaboration among the members of WInnForum and Wi-Fi Alliance® was key to ensuring broad stakeholder representation.”
    Wi-Fi Alliance® resources for the 6 GHz AFC are available here and include:

Wireless Innovation Forum Celebrates Accomplishments, Looks Ahead with FY2024 Operations Plan

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Monday, June 12, 2023

The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) membership is building on the successes of the past year and looking ahead to FY2024 in building its Operations plan, which includes goals of its four committees for the next 12 months.

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  • The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) membership is building on the successes of the past year and looking ahead to FY2024 in building its Operations plan, which includes goals of its four committees for the next 12 months.
  • The newly renamed Wireless Innovation Committee (WInnCmte) launched an online webinar series Tech Talks last year as well as a Spectrum Wiki project.
  • The Operations Plan will be available here once approved by membership: https://www.wirelessinnovation.org/about-us .
  • To participate in any of the projects listed, learn more about the benefits of Forum membership here: https://www.wirelessinnovation.org/benefits-of-membership .

ETSI and Wireless Innovation Forum Join for New Whitepaper on Spectrum Sharing for Local Private Networks

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

In a joint effort to promote spectrum sharing approaches for specific use cases, ETSI and The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) have developed a joint whitepaper: Spectrum Sharing Frameworks for Temporary, Dynamic, and Flexible Spectrum Access for Local Private Networks .

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  • In a joint effort to promote spectrum sharing approaches for specific use cases, ETSI and The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) have developed a joint whitepaper: Spectrum Sharing Frameworks for Temporary, Dynamic, and Flexible Spectrum Access for Local Private Networks .
  • The outcome of the analysis is being presented today at the European Spectrum Management Conference in Brussels.
  • Per the paper, designing and implementing appropriate dynamic spectrum sharing frameworks would provide a solution to the current issues of scarcity and usability of spectrum in different regions of the world.
  • This will accommodate for specific QoS levels and the common need for automation of local ad-hoc deployment of private networks.