Austin, TX and Washington, D.C. – June 17, 2025 – Wi-Fi Alliance® extends its sincere congratulations to Olivia Trusty on her confirmation by the United States Senate to serve as a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

“Olivia Trusty brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the communications landscape to the FCC at a pivotal time,” said Kevin Robinson, President and CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance. “We are confident that her leadership will help advance innovative, spectrum-forward policies that enable technologies like Wi-Fi® to continue delivering essential connectivity for consumers, businesses, and communities across the United States.”

Wi-Fi Alliance looks forward to working with Commissioner Trusty and the full Commission to ensure the continued success of the unlicensed ecosystem. Together, we can empower digital inclusion, drive U.S. technology leadership, and unlock new opportunities for connectivity and innovation.

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Wi-Fi Alliance® is the worldwide network of companies that brings you Wi-Fi®. Members of our collaboration forum come together from across the Wi-Fi ecosystem with the shared vision to connect everyone and everything, everywhere, while providing the best possible user experience. Since 2000, Wi-Fi Alliance has completed more than 80,000 Wi-Fi certifications. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ seal of approval designates products with proven interoperability, backward compatibility, and the highest industry-standard security protections in place. Today, Wi-Fi carries more than half of the Internet’s traffic in an ever-expanding variety of applications. Wi-Fi Alliance continues to drive the adoption and evolution of Wi-Fi, which billions of people rely on every day.

Here are three crucial factors that make Wi-Fi 7 essential for a superior guest experience:  1. It’s a mobile-first world, and business travelers are upgrading every 24-30 months; 2. New wearable devices like XR glasses need a snappy and nimble Wi-Fi^® network; and 3. Wi-Fi 7 delivers a real-world 4x performance gain over Wi-Fi 6.

Business travelers are already upgrading to Wi-Fi 7-ready devices

The world is mobile-first, and business travelers are consistently at the forefront of technology adoption. While the general smartphone refresh cycle has slowed, business travelers continue to upgrade their phones every 24-30 months. This is due to:

• Higher discretionary income: They have the means to invest in the latest technology.
• Professional necessity: Sales professionals and others often rely on cutting-edge devices for their work.
• Demanding applications: Business applications and heavy usage necessitate faster, more capable devices.

This rapid refresh cycle means a significant portion of your guests are already carrying Wi-Fi 7 with their mobile devices. While Wi-Fi is backward compatible, newer phones are optimized for the latest Wi-Fi protocol and many traveling executives’ devices already support 6 GHz Wi-Fi, a key component of Wi-Fi 7. Projections indicate that over 50% of hotel guest devices will support Wi-Fi 7 by early 2027. Your network needs to be ready for this shift now.

New wearable devices demand a high-performance Wi-Fi network

The rise of wearable technology, such as XR (extended reality) and spatial computing glasses, is transforming how people interact with digital content. While these devices are often tethered to a smartphone or a compute puck, they require a low-latency and error-resilient Wi-Fi network.

Devices like Ray-Ban Meta glasses are leading a strong trend toward hands-free content creation and AI-assisted interaction with the physical world. Leading tech firms and numerous startups are rapidly developing “what’s next” in wearable technology, and each relies on a constant, reliable network connection that older Wi-Fi standards simply aren’t designed to deliver.

Wi-Fi 7 addresses these demands with advanced technologies like Multi-Link Operation (MLO), preamble puncturing, Multiple Resource Units (MRU), and deterministic Quality of Service (QoS) enhancements. These innovations create an invisible backbone that adapts to changes so that data flows without delay, providing the “snappy and nimble” experience required by these new devices.

Wi-Fi 7 delivers a real-world 4x performance gain over Wi-Fi 6

Previous Wi-Fi generations offered incremental speed increases. Wi-Fi 7, however, represents a generational leap in performance over previous generations. This significant improvement is based on several key advancements:

• Expanded frequency spectrum: Wi-Fi 7 utilizes up to 1200 MHz of expanded frequency, including 480 MHz in Europe, supporting wide channels. The wider channels and clean spectrum allow real-world Wi-Fi 7 network designs to achieve 4x performance gains.
• Seamless channel utilization: It eliminates channel gaps across the entire allocated spectrum and provides consistent power and access rules on every channel.  The channel gaps in Wi-Fi 6 prevent network architects from fully using all the spectrum.  With Wi-Fi 7, every guest room and every meeting room will have the same consistently high performance and experience.
• Optimized for modern protocols: Only 802.11ax and 802.11be protocols are allowed to use the new radio frequency space. This significantly reduces contention and unlocks faster speeds.  With Wi-Fi 7, the network doesn’t have to slow down to let older Wi-Fi merge onto the highway.

To fully utilize these advantages, Wi-Fi 7 adds MLO, MRU, preamble puncturing and deterministic QoS.  Collectively, Wi-Fi 7 delivers faster speed and lower latency.

Partner with RUCKUS to deliver an exceptional guest experience where guests can effortlessly open their door with their phone, instantly stream 4K movies, join crystal-clear video calls with family, and update work files in seconds. This isn’t a futuristic dream; it’s the reality Wi-Fi 7 is poised to deliver for your hotel.

The AI enterprise is here, and it’s demanding more from our wireless networks than ever before. We’re seeing an explosion of AI agents designed to automate operations, an increase in bandwidth-hungry applications like 8K video streaming, and a growing need to protect an expanding attack surface that’s overwhelming IT. At Cisco, we understand these challenges and are committed to providing our customers with the tools needed not just to keep up but thrive in this new era.

That’s why I’m incredibly excited about three new, groundbreaking additions to our wireless portfolio that were just announced at Cisco Live San Diego. We’re expanding our Wi-Fi 7 portfolio with the Cisco Wireless 9179F Access Point for stadiums and large venues, delivering seamless, cloud-managed roaming for large campuses with the Cisco Campus Gateway, and connecting new critical wireless use cases with the integration of Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) together with Wi-Fi technology in a single access point. These aren’t just incremental upgrades; they represent fundamental shifts in how we approach campus networking. These new additions are designed to deliver the scalability, security, and simplicity that the AI enterprise demands.

Cisco Wireless CW9179F: Delivering unmatched wireless performance for high-density venues

This addition to our Wi-Fi 7 portfolio is all about delivering the best possible wireless experiences in the highest-density use cases like stadiums, large public venues, and convention centers.

• Unmatched performance for high-density environments: The CW9179F access point leverages the full potential of Wi-Fi 7, offering blazing-fast speeds, reduced latency, and increased capacity to support the massive number of devices and bandwidth-intensive applications in large venues. Imagine seamless streaming of instant replays, lag-free mobile gaming, and reliable point-of-sale systems—all happening simultaneously.
• Software-controllable beam switching: We’ve built some amazing RF technology into this access point, with software-controllable beam switching that allows you to adjust coverage in three different configurations.
• Seamless management: Whether you’re managing your wireless networks with an on-premises controller or through the cloud, we’re unifying management across Cisco Catalyst Center and the Meraki dashboard to help IT teams scale operations and focus on delivering exceptional user experiences.
• Advanced security: Security is always paramount, especially in high-profile venues. The CW9179F access point delivers on that front with support for the latest security protocols (including WPA3 encryption) and integration with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for advanced device profiling, microsegmentation, and policy enforcement. This ensures that every connection is secure, and your network is protected from threats.

Cisco Campus Gateway: Simplifying campus wireless with seamless cloud integration

For organizations with complex campus wireless networks, the Cisco Campus Gateway is a game changer. This solution is designed to facilitate a seamless transition to cloud management and deliver high performance and scalability without requiring costly and disruptive infrastructure changes.

• Fast, seamless roaming: Enable seamless client roaming at scale, with up to 1,000 roams per second so clients stay connected across your entire campus.
• Simplified cloud deployment: Transition to cloud management without re-cabling or reconfiguring your wireless architecture. This makes it even easier to take advantage of the benefits of cloud management.
• High scalability: Manage up to 5,000 access points and connect up to 50,000 clients in a single network, making the Campus Gateway an ideal solution for large campus environments. 

Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) with Wi-Fi technology: The foundation for critical applications

AI-enabled applications across smart manufacturing, healthcare, retail warehouse automation, and more depend on predictable, reliable wireless connectivity. Our URWB standalone solution provides a proven, dedicated, high-performance wireless link for critical systems—ensuring seamless operation, even in the face of interference or network congestion.

• Unwavering reliability: URWB utilizes advanced technologies like redundant data paths and automatic failover to ensure that critical applications remain connected, no matter what.
• Predicable low latency: URWB with Cisco-only software innovations boost productivity by meeting the needs of the most demanding process automation or robotic operations with real-time control.
• Secure and dedicated: URWB provides a secure, dedicated wireless link that is isolated from the public Wi-Fi network, protecting sensitive data and ensuring the integrity of critical systems.

Future-proofing your wireless network for the AI enterprise

Wi-Fi 7 is more than a network for connectivity—it’s the foundation you need to build truly smart spaces at every scale. That’s why Cisco Spaces is included as part of every wireless subscription license. Out of the box, you’ll have access to rich AI 3D mapping, dynamic IoT services, precise asset tracking, and more.

Paired with a Cisco Networking Subscription, you get the same seamless experience in one license—whether managing a network from the cloud, on-premises, or through a hybrid model. This enables greater operational simplicity and the freedom to evolve your network management approach as your needs change. We offer a truly smart, unified, and simple licensing model.

Now that the AI enterprise is here, it’s time to future-proof your network—especially in the most-demanding environments. With the Cisco Wireless CW9179F Access Point, Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) technology, and the Cisco Campus Gateway, you’re positioned to unlock the full potential of AI and transform your organization. Cisco wireless technologies empower you to scale, secure, and simplify your operations, so you can deliver exceptional experiences for fans, employees, and customers alike.

Protective DNS firm finds customers are increasingly blocking adult content, gambling sites 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 10, 2025 – Organizations are increasingly using content filtering not just to thwart security threats, but also to increase workplace productivity and enforce compliance. That’s according to new analysis from DNSFilter examining data collected from its DNS content filtering and threat-blocking platform. The findings highlight how web content filtering policies are evolving, as well as which categories organizations block most frequently.

One notable trend is that more companies are currently focused on blocking employees from accessing adult content and illegal torrenting sites on the internet, although corporate policies have evolved over the past year.

Among the findings:

• Blocking adult content is one of the most common goals of organization’s content filtering and blocking policies: An examination of what companies are looking to block (outside of security threats) shows that adult content is present in over 84% of those policies; the P2P (peer-to-peer) and illegal category, which contains things like torrenting sites, followed closely behind with inclusion in 81% of policies. By contrast, the terrorism and hate category is blocked by close to 66% of companies, with gambling present in 51% of companies’ content filtering policies.

• Policy creators are cracking down on access to “Self-harm” content: “Self-harm” sites have become a bigger focus for organizations; in fact, this category showed up in 234% more policies in 2025 than in the prior year.

• Access to terrorism-related content is a growing concern:  While the terrorism and hate category is currently only included in about two-thirds of companies’ blocking policies, that represents more than a 5% increase compared to last year.

• More policies are concerned with dating sites than weapons-related sites: Dating and personal sites are blocked by nearly 37% of policies, while weapons are included in 35%. This could indicate that dating and personal ad sites are seen as a bigger distraction for employees during the workday.
• Certain categories are decreasing in importance: Search engines appeared in almost 19% fewer policies than they did in February 2024, while alcohol and tobacco were in 10% fewer polices.  We’ve also seen that ads are becoming a less frequently blocked category, likely because so many websites today depend on ads and trackers in order to operate.

These findings underscore the growing importance of adaptive content policies to balance security, compliance and workforce efficiency. Organizations can gain insights into shifting web usage patterns to update filtering policies effectively.

TK Keanini, CTO, DNSFilter, said: “Organizations are getting more nuanced in how they manage access to online content, because they understand that not all of the internet should be accessible to their users. Blocking threats is obvious, but these findings reinforce the idea that web filtering is no longer just a security function; it’s becoming a key productivity and compliance tool.”

About the company:

DNSFilter is a cybersecurity company that protects every click, leveraging AI-driven content filtering and threat protection to block threats 10 days earlier than competitors. DNSFilter’s solution secures workers anywhere they are, helping to boost productivity, minimize compliance risk, and protect corporate brands on public Wi-Fi networks. Unlike traditional filtering solutions, DNSFilter deploys in minutes instead of days and is trusted by more than 43,000 organizations worldwide. Learn more about how DNSFilter is the first and last line of defense for corporate and hybrid networks at dnsfilter.com.

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