Wireless networks technology and services

News and features on networking technologies, trends and services. Find out about managed network services technology and other areas of interest to managed service providers.

June 21, 2019 21 Jun'19
802.11ac drives enterprise WLAN market growth for now

802.11ac played a crucial role in enterprise WLAN market growth, as companies felt the pressure to upgrade their wireless infrastructure. But 802.11ax is the future.
September 27, 2018 27 Sep'18
Small business Wi-Fi market heats up for channel partners

An Adtran offering for service providers, Linksys Cloud Manager and Meraki Go are among the new Wi-Fi options available to partners seeking wireless tech for small businesses.
September 21, 2018 21 Sep'18
Linksys: Cloud platform lets channel make more Wi-Fi money

Small business Wi-Fi market: A new, no-cost Linksys cloud management offering has hit the market, targeting channel partners and their clients; other news from the week.
September 07, 2018 07 Sep'18
Meraki Go offers channel new small-business Wi-Fi market

Cisco Meraki's small-business Wi-Fi offering, Meraki Go, opens opportunities for channel partners among a new set of customers; other news from the week.

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An 802.11ax survival guide: Expectations for the Wi-Fi standard

This 802.11ax survival guide has the information you need for the newest Wi-Fi standard, including various expectations, device advice and available features. Continue Reading
Getting started with 5G network planning

This feature explores the basics of 5G technology, concerns from industry insiders, where it currently stands and predictions for its future. Continue Reading
Expect 5G infrastructure to generate new wave of channel opportunities

It's time to think about 5G. The widespread rollout of 5G infrastructure is likely to create new prospects for channel-provided solutions and services, industry experts say. Continue Reading

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Test your wireless knowledge: What is 802.11ax?

Despite global hype, some network professionals still wonder what 802.11ax is and how it will change networking. This quiz covers essential information all Wi-Fi aficionados should know. Continue Reading
Democratization of AI, 5G nets among top 2019 opportunities

Channel partners may find opportunities in artificial intelligence, 5G networks and the rise of enterprise 3D printing as 2019 unfolds, according to a Deloitte report. Continue Reading
Mobile management services offer SI, reseller opportunities

Mobile lifecycle management services offer opportunities for a range of companies, including resellers, systems integrators, outsourcers and communications service providers. Continue Reading

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Wireless management in the cloud heralds transformation

Placing wireless management in the cloud is gaining traction among enterprises as companies examine more efficient ways to oversee their networks. It's part of a shift that's affecting network infrastructure. Continue Reading
Visibility key to loving your WAN carrier

Taking a few simple steps can help strengthen the relationship between your WAN carrier and IT management. Continue Reading
Getting the most out of a managed WAN implementation

Marketing materials paint a rosy picture, but a managed WAN implementation can be a challenge for enterprise network engineers. Continue Reading

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High-speed wireless access: Fact or fiction?

High-speed wireless access is all the rage, but one user cautions against buying into the 802.11ac hype. Yes, it's progress, but not as much as you might think. Continue Reading
A Wi-Fi design that can handle high density? Hallelujah!

A contemporary church in Indiana celebrates its growing congregation, but an expansion creates networking challenges with its Wi-Fi design and wide area network. Continue Reading
New WAN access options improve availability, performance

The old last-mile delivery problem for enterprise network access has become a WAN access first-mile opportunity, as new options improve network availability and performance. Continue Reading