Wireless Broadband Alliance

Airties Launches Orbit: Continuous Test Automation Platform for Managed Wi-Fi Deployments

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Traditionally, integrated testing of Wi-Fi software has been a manual, time-consuming process challenged by inconsistencies in test procedures, device and software functionality, and dissimilar test environments.

Key Points: 
  • Traditionally, integrated testing of Wi-Fi software has been a manual, time-consuming process challenged by inconsistencies in test procedures, device and software functionality, and dissimilar test environments.
  • Airties Orbit is now an integral part of Airties' Wi-Fi software testing services for broadband service providers (see video here ).
  • Airties also provides access to multi-floor test homes that include custom robots, called AirBots, which run throughout homes to test devices and application performance in real-world environments.
  • Airties Wi-Fi software testing helps address ecosystem complexity, anticipate future demands, and delivers fast and cost-effective Wi-Fi software validation.

RDK Joins Wireless Broadband Alliance to Collaborate on Home Wi-Fi and IoT Initiatives for Broadband Operators

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

PHILADELPHIA and LONDON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RDK Management (RDK) today announced that it has joined the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) and that the two organizations' members plan to collaborate on industry-wide initiatives such as Operator Managed Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7, and IoT. RDK and WBA share many common members across broadband operators and technology companies that are committed to deploying RDK for Broadband (RDK-B).

Key Points: 
  • RDK and WBA share many common members across broadband operators and technology companies that are committed to deploying RDK for Broadband (RDK-B).
  • RDK is an open-source software solution deployed on more than 100 million devices that standardizes core functions used in broadband, video, and IoT devices.
  • With RDK, device provisioning, data diagnostics, reporting, and telemetry are consistent across all RDK software profiles, enabling service providers to manage video, broadband and cameras/IoT devices in a uniform way.
  • The Wireless Broadband Alliance is a global industry body dedicated to improving Wi-Fi standards and services.

Huawei Releases the High-Quality 10 Gbps Campus Network Construction White Paper Supported by WBA

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Mobile World Congress 2024, Huawei released the High-Quality 10 Gbps Campus Network Construction White Paper supported by WBA (Wireless Broadband Alliance) at the summit themed "Huawei Intelligent Cloud-Network, Accelerating Industrial Intelligence". This white paper puts forwards the philosophy of experience-centric campus network construction; it also delves into how Huawei's High-Quality 10 Gbps CloudCampus Solution offers three types of experience upgrade — wireless, application, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) — to accelerate enterprises' digital and intelligent journey.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Mobile World Congress 2024, Huawei released the High-Quality 10 Gbps Campus Network Construction White Paper supported by WBA (Wireless Broadband Alliance) at the summit themed "Huawei Intelligent Cloud-Network, Accelerating Industrial Intelligence".
  • This white paper puts forwards the philosophy of experience-centric campus network construction; it also delves into how Huawei's High-Quality 10 Gbps CloudCampus Solution offers three types of experience upgrade — wireless, application, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) — to accelerate enterprises' digital and intelligent journey.
  • To keep up with these changes, campus networks need to evolve from connectivity-centric to experience-centric.
  • This white paper explores the new campus network trends and maps out the campus network evolution direction for enterprises to accelerate their digital and intelligent journey.

Pavlov Media Acquires NetExperience to Accelerate Global Expansion of Telecom Infra Project (TIP) OpenWiFi Solution

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. and OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pavlov Media, a premier Broadband services and software solutions provider, today announced it has acquired NetExperience, developer of the preeminent Telecom Infra Project (TIP) OpenWiFi Cloud Controller. The company, to be run as an independent division of Pavlov Media, will continue to serve its existing customer base, and enable the rapid deployment of OpenWiFi's open and disaggregated technology.

Key Points: 
  • Pavlov Media will remain an independent managed service provider for the multifamily industry, deploying purpose-driven Wi-Fi network solutions as well as OpenWiFi-based solutions for its customers.
  • NetExperience will be continue to be run by its' co-founders, Chief Executive Officer Bernard Herscovici and Chief Technology Officer.
  • Marcel Chénier, and Pavlov Media will retain the entire NetExperience team.
  • We have been advocates for this technology stack since its launch, and have successfully deployed the solution," said Cory Douglas, Pavlov Media, CEO.

Pavlov Media Acquires NetExperience to Accelerate Global Expansion of Telecom Infra Project (TIP) OpenWiFi Solution

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. and OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pavlov Media, a premier Broadband services and software solutions provider, today announced it has acquired NetExperience, developer of the preeminent Telecom Infra Project (TIP) OpenWiFi Cloud Controller. The company, to be run as an independent division of Pavlov Media, will continue to serve its existing customer base, and enable the rapid deployment of OpenWiFi's open and disaggregated technology.

Key Points: 
  • Pavlov Media will remain an independent managed service provider for the multifamily industry, deploying purpose-driven Wi-Fi network solutions as well as OpenWiFi-based solutions for its customers.
  • NetExperience will be continue to be run by its' co-founders, Chief Executive Officer Bernard Herscovici and Chief Technology Officer.
  • Marcel Chénier, and Pavlov Media will retain the entire NetExperience team.
  • We have been advocates for this technology stack since its launch, and have successfully deployed the solution," said Cory Douglas, Pavlov Media, CEO.

Airties Collaborates with Qualcomm to Accelerate 5G Fixed Wireless Adoption with Broadband Carriers

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

PARIS, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airties, a global leader of managed Wi-Fi solutions for broadband service providers, today announced that it is collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) connectivity solutions. Specifically, the two companies are collaborating to optimize Airties' managed Wi-Fi solutions to integrate more easily on broadband carrier platforms, featuring Qualcomm® 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform.

Key Points: 
  • Specifically, the two companies are collaborating to optimize Airties' managed Wi-Fi solutions to integrate more easily on broadband carrier platforms, featuring Qualcomm® 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform.
  • "Fixed Wireless is unquestionably reshaping the home broadband market worldwide," said Metin Taskin, founder and Co-CEO of Airties.
  • It is also critical to understand the end user experience through both 5G and home Wi-Fi in order to assess the end-to-end performance of a Fixed Wireless Access service.
  • Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Gen 3 Platform also provides converged mmWave-sub 6 hardware architecture, reducing footprint, cost, board complexity, and power consumption.

Huawei Launches AirEngine Wi-Fi 7 All-Scenario APs to upgrade the network experience of customers in the education, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing industries

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Huawei AirEngine Wi-Fi 7 All-Scenario APs stand out with ultra-high single-terminal rate and AP throughput.

Key Points: 
  • Huawei AirEngine Wi-Fi 7 All-Scenario APs stand out with ultra-high single-terminal rate and AP throughput.
  • All of these traits make Huawei AirEngine Wi-Fi 7 an ideal choice for high-density office scenarios.
  • In the European enterprise markets, Huawei AirEngine products are widely used in education, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing, and other sectors.
  • This is the very first award for Wi-Fi 7, reflecting how significantly Huawei AirEngine Wi-Fi 7 APs have been recognized by global enterprise users.

Huawei High-Quality AirEngine Wi-Fi 7 Network Solution Wins "Best Enterprise Wi-Fi Network 2023" Award at WBA Industry Award Ceremony

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

PARIS, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei announced that it has won the "Best Enterprise Wi-Fi Network 2023" Award at the Wireless Broadband Alliance ( WBA ) Industry Awards 2023 for its field-proven High-Quality AirEngine Wi-Fi 7 Network Solution.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei announced that it has won the "Best Enterprise Wi-Fi Network 2023" Award at the Wireless Broadband Alliance ( WBA ) Industry Awards 2023 for its field-proven High-Quality AirEngine Wi-Fi 7 Network Solution.
  • The "Best Enterprise Wi-Fi Network 2023" Award from the WBA is one of the most coveted and prestigious awards in the Wi-Fi industry.
  • In 2020, Huawei took home the WBA Best Enterprise Wi-Fi Network Award for the first time with its entry of "AirEngine Wi-Fi 6 Solution for enabling digital transformation of manufacturing factories".
  • This year, Huawei once again received this accolade with its High-Quality AirEngine Wi-Fi 7 Network Solution.

New Omdia Research Paper Highlights Need for Broadband Service Providers to Focus on Latency and Quality of Experience for Home Wi-Fi

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

The paper, written by Michael Philpott, Omdia Research Director, Service Provider–Consumer, highlights the global acceleration of ultra-high-speed Internet, the growing need for operators to focus on latency, and the importance of deploying in-home Smart Wi-Fi to enhance Quality of Experience (QoE) for subscribers.

Key Points: 
  • The paper, written by Michael Philpott, Omdia Research Director, Service Provider–Consumer, highlights the global acceleration of ultra-high-speed Internet, the growing need for operators to focus on latency, and the importance of deploying in-home Smart Wi-Fi to enhance Quality of Experience (QoE) for subscribers.
  • But speed alone will no longer be a competitive advantage for broadband operators.
  • This new report from Omdia addresses key considerations around latency and QoE, and we're pleased to help make it available to broadband service providers around the globe."
  • Data from this new report demonstrates the critical need for broadband service providers to deploy Smart Wi-Fi software that can monitor, predict, and solve performance issues.

Edgecore Wi-Fi Teams Up with BeMap and Cityroam to Showcase OpenRoaming Technology for Uninterrupted Connectivity at DroidKaigi 2023

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

In synergy with BeMap and Cityroam at DroidKaigi 2023, Edgecore’s innovative EAP101 illustrated its superior capability by ensuring robust, secure, and intuitive Wi-Fi connectivity, featuring OpenRoaming technology for attendees.

Key Points: 
  • In synergy with BeMap and Cityroam at DroidKaigi 2023, Edgecore’s innovative EAP101 illustrated its superior capability by ensuring robust, secure, and intuitive Wi-Fi connectivity, featuring OpenRoaming technology for attendees.
  • The combination of EAP101 and OpenRoaming technology received accolades for its ease of use and secure connectivity, underlining its promising prospects for extensive adoption in future events and venues.
  • The EAP101 has successfully cleared the WBA OpenRoaming certification tests, promising a seamless and efficient Wi-Fi connectivity experience.
  • Learn more about ecCLOUD at: https://wifi.edge-core.com/eccloud-cloud-controller/
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