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Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.
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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus for Copilot+ PCs

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, promising faster, more efficient Copilot+ Windows 11 laptops arriving from major brands in 2026.
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Smart relay flaw risks repeated power & safety outages

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Smart relay flaw lets attackers repeatedly reboot Shelly Pro 4PM devices, causing disruptive power, safety and visibility outages.
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Nokia & ALE expand fibre campus networks partnership

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise extend fibre campus deal with new networks at Ikos Resorts, Pantai Jerudong Hospital and Wembley Park.
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Wi-Fi quality of service cuts latency by 70%, boosts reliability

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Wi-Fi Quality of Service trials cut latency by 70%, boosting reliability and enabling improved performance for gaming, conferencing, and streaming.
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Amazon secures licence to use LG's Wi-Fi patents in devices

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Amazon has licensed LG's core Wi-Fi patents for use in Echo, Fire TV Stick, and Fire Tablet devices, reinforcing LG's leadership in Wi-Fi technology.
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OmniOn Power unveils Pulsar 200 for secure DC power control

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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OmniOn Power launches Pulsar 200, a modular controller enhancing secure DC power management with smart monitoring and retrofit support for telecom and data centres.
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Wi-Fi IoT chipset spending to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Spending on Wi-Fi IoT chipsets is projected to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030, driven by low-power tech and new Wi-Fi standards like 6E and 7.
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Wi-Fi solutions improve emergency responses & critical calls

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled reports showing how Wi-Fi can enhance emergency calls and aid first responders during crises when cellular networks fail.
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Ericsson wireless tech boosts productivity on Canadian high-rise sites

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Ericsson wireless tech powers Coffrages Synergy Formwork's Sky Shack offices, boosting connectivity and productivity on Canadian high-rise construction sites.
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Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT to enhance connectivity

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT, offering businesses scalable, secure connectivity as consumer eSIM chipsets become widely available in devices.
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Spirent launches Landslide E20 OTA for real handset lab testing

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Spirent unveils Landslide E20 OTA, an automated platform for real handset testing across 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi in controlled lab settings.
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Spirent automates Wi-Fi device testing with Octobox suite

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Spirent launches Octobox STA Automation Package to slash Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 device test times by up to 70%, boosting throughput and multi-device testing efficiency.
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Riverbed unveils new AI-driven observability solutions

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Riverbed has unveiled an expansion of its platform, introducing AI-driven observability tools aimed at transforming IT operations, with a focus on enhanced data insights.
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Neo Space partners with Uzbekistan Airways for in-flight WiFi

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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Neo Space Group has partnered with Uzbekistan Airways to introduce in-flight high-speed internet on A321neo aircraft, enhancing passenger connectivity by 2026.
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Wireless Broadband reveals Wi-Fi industry trends for 2025

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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The Wireless Broadband Alliance forecasts significant Wi-Fi advancements by 2025, highlighting AI's role and the rise of Wi-Fi 7 for enhanced connectivity.
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Largest salon brand deploys Aerohive Wi-Fi networking solutions

Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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Great Clips has partnered with Aerohive to deliver secure, scalable Wi-Fi across its 3800 salons in the US and Canada.
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Google launches its own Wi-Fi router

Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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Google and TP-Link unveil OnHub, the Wi-Fi router promising seamless, high-speed home connectivity without the usual hassle.
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VoIP and IMS market hits $1.3bn

Mon, 25th May 2015
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The carrier VoIP market is off to a strong start in 2015 and shows no signs of letting down, with more providers expanding their offerings.