"We provide a lot of information about the quality of that voice signal and location information that can be used to determine when is the best time to make the switch from Wi-Fi to cellular," he said.
Trapeze, Pleasanton, Calif., partners with startup DiVitas Networks, Mountain View, Calif., which makes a mobility controller that sits next to an IP-PBX to hand off calls to a 3G wireless network, regardless of the wireless carrier, said John Cladianos, Trapeze's director of technical marketing. Trapeze channel partners are starting to investigate the DiVitas offering to provide FMC solutions now, while broader, mainstream rollouts with participation from wireless service providers are likely 12 to 24 months away, he said.
Solution providers said the technology can't come soon enough. "We're anticipating to be ready for implementation in the near future," said Berbee's Moncrief. "The horizon is shortening very quickly."
The new HPE Aruba 730 series Wi-Fi 7 access points tout high performance, enhanced security, location tracking capabilities, and more.
Verizon is demoing crowd analytics technology that uses 5G along with AI and mobile edge computing to give stadium operators insights into the flow of fans throughout a venue.
As we move closer to fully realizing the potential of Wi-Fi 7, it becomes evident that the RF, signaling, and throughput tests are not merely procedural checkpoints but the pillars of excellence in wireless communication.
