Marvel Rivals has taken the team-based shooter genre by storm, and with the arrival of Season 5, its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. The game brings iconic heroes, unique abilities, and engaging gameplay to the table. However, one issue that can ruin the experience for players is high ping and lag.
Low Ping Server for Smooth Gameplay
Fortunately, NetEase has introduced a server selector feature to help players find the best connection. Whether you’re in quick matches or competitive mode, you can choose the lowest ping server to ensure a smoother gaming experience.
To help you out, we’ve included a list of Marvel Rivals’ dedicated server locations in this blog post. You can also view these servers in-game, complete with their ping values, from the lobby screen before searching for a match.
The ping values in the screenshot below are based on our location in the UK. The servers with the best connection will differ depending on where you live.
Current Marvel Rivals Server Locations
Compared to other major shooters like Call of Duty or Fortnite, Marvel Rivals doesn’t yet boast an extensive network of servers. While the game’s immense success could lead to more server locations in the future, some players may currently face high ping due to limited options.
Your in-game ping depends on how far your game data needs to travel to reach the server. The farther the distance, the higher your ping will be. This is why the game recommends selecting a server close to your physical location for optimal performance.
Improve your Connection With the Netduma R3
If you’re familiar with Netduma and our gaming routers, like the Netduma R3, you know we specialize in optimizing connections for online games. One standout feature is our Geo-Filter, which allows you to control the servers you connect to, bypassing matchmaking algorithms.
While Marvel Rivals already includes a server selector, you might wonder if the Netduma R3 can still improve your connection. The answer is a resounding yes. The R3 offers additional powerful features to minimize lag, reduce jitter, and stabilize your connection. For a detailed walkthrough, check out our Marvel Rivals lag fix guide here.
Maximize Your Marvel Rivals Experience
Playing on low-ping servers is critical for the best Marvel Rivals gameplay. By using the in-game server selector and tools like the Netduma R3, you can ensure a seamless, lag-free experience.
Explore our feature list and discover how the Netduma R3 can revolutionize your online gaming. Don’t let high ping hold you back from dominating in Marvel Rivals Season 5.
Wireless networks are the lifeblood of the modern workplace. They enable new levels of productivity and business growth, while offering phenomenal user experiences and provide a platform for innovation. But let’s be real—you don’t want to broadcast RF into the void and hope only the right people are listening. At Cisco, we know that wireless security isn’t just about slapping WPA3 on your SSIDs and calling it a day; it demands building a multilayered defense that adapts faster than threat actors can say “evil twin.”
Why the airwaves are a battlefield
Wi-Fi’s broadcast nature is both its superpower and its Achilles’ heel. While your users enjoy seamless roaming, attackers are out there with Python scripts, probing for misconfigurations and setting up rogue APs. Cisco’s two-decades-plus leadership in wireless networking means we’re constantly engineering solutions for high-density, high-stakes scenarios—think healthcare teams serving patients, classrooms streaming lectures, and manufacturing with massive IoT swarms.
The Cisco approach to defeating wireless threat vectors
Here’s how the modern wireless warrior outsmarts the enemy:
Zero-trust onboarding: Because MAC filters are so 2003
Basic MAC filtering isn’t cutting it anymore. It’s far too easy to spoof. Modern enterprise security demands a more holistic approach. It starts with using 802.1X authentication and TLS-based EAP methods that provide strong mutual authentication, where both client and network prove their identity with X.509 certificates.
For example, Cisco wireless LAN controllers paired with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) create an 802.1X authentication pipeline with dynamic VLAN assignment, downloadable access control lists (dACLs), segmentation with security group tags (SGTs), and policy enforcement that shuts down attackers. No cert? No network. It’s that simple.
Encryption that actually matters: WPA3 and beyond
Our Wi-Fi 7 access points ship with the latest WPA3 security. Enhancements to WPA3 Personal, Enhanced Open, and WPA3-Enterprise provide the strongest encryption with AES-256-GCMP protecting your data over the air. And for those already thinking about the threat of quantum computers, we support WPA3-Enterprise-192, which offers the strongest encryption and authentication available while post-quantum cryptography wireless standards are being developed. A mandatory feature of WPA3 is Protected Management Frames (PMF/802.11w), which protects you from deauthentication and disassociation attacks.
Adaptive wireless intrusion prevention system (WIPS): The AI-powered spectrum sentinel
Cisco Adaptive Wireless IPS Software monitors every frame flying through your airspace. Fuzzed beacons? Detected. Evil twins? Quarantined. DDoS floods? Mitigated. Using network traffic analysis, network device and topology information, signature-based techniques, and anomaly detection, it learns your RF environment and automatically distinguishes between a well-behaved client and a sophisticated adversary. Add rogue and honey pot detection through managed SSID rules and start sending bad actors packing.
Mastering the patch cadence: Firmware updates and certificate hygiene
Firmware updates aren’t suggestions—they’re your first line of defense against threats. Cisco ships continuous firmware drops for its access points and controllers that squash vulnerabilities and boost stability. Stale firmware is an invitation for attackers. And those X.509 certificates powering your EAP-TLS authentication? They expire. Automate renewal workflows and leverage Cisco features to simplify patching. Certificate lifecycle management isn’t glamorous, but neither is explaining to the business why email went dark.
Real-time detection, assurance, and automated wireless operations
Cisco automatically baselines normal behavior, flags anomalies, and auto-triggers responses before your SOC even gets the alert. Detect rogue DHCP servers, identify suspicious client roaming patterns, and catch misconfigured SSIDs before they become incident reports. And use Cisco CleanAir on access points for event-driven radio resource management to automatically detect and remediate high levels of interference that could be a wireless jamming attack.
But we all know the network is not the end goal for attackers. They want to compromise clients and applications. Cisco brings native integrations with Apple, Intel, Samsung, and Zebra to deliver real-time granular insights into client behavior. Add to this Cisco ThousandEyes integrations and Cisco Application Visibility and Control (AVC), and you’ll have greater visibility so you can better protect every client and application on your network.
You get the kind of visibility that turns reactive firefighting into proactive threat hunting, because the best security incidents are the ones that never make it past your automated defenses.
Practitioner protocols: Your security runbook
Mission accomplished: Now lock it down
Securing enterprise wireless isn’t a checkbox—it’s an ongoing fight requiring intelligence, automation, and hardware that doesn’t fold under pressure. The Cisco Wi-Fi 7 ecosystem, battle-tested security frameworks, and Cisco ISE integrations give you the tools to build networks that are both high performance and hardened against modern threats. Craving more wireless security wisdom? Pick your format: Read more about what Wi-Fi security really means, or tune in to the Packet Pushers podcast to discover the Wi-Fi 7 secrets your competitors don’t want you to know. (Warning: both may cause sudden urges to audit your wireless security posture.)
Now, go forth and lock down those airwaves like the Wi-Fi warrior you are meant to be.
Students’ attempts to access restricted content using unsafe proxy services expose them and their schools to cyber risks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 25, 2025 – New research from DNSFilter finds that school networks are becoming high-volume targets for proxy-borne threats, credential theft, malicious extensions and phishing ecosystems. Data from the company’s networks reveals the growing risks posed by misused web proxies and filter-avoidance tools in schools.
Due to cell phone bans in multiple states, students are more likely to use their school-issued devices for activities they’d normally attempt on their personal phones. As students increasingly try to bypass school security controls – often to access social media, gaming sites or blocked content – they’re unwittingly exposing themselves and school networks to risks like account compromise, malware, credential theft, blackmail scams, and broader system vulnerabilities.
Analysis of traffic on DNSFilter’s network found:
These findings underscore how schools are facing rapidly escalating cybersecurity risks, largely driven by students’ attempts to access restricted content using unsafe proxy services. These attempts are not harmless workarounds; they are now a major threat vector.
Traditional content filtering alone is no longer sufficient. Students are increasingly aware of circumvention methods, and attackers exploit this behavior to gain access to accounts and potentially entire school IT systems. Children and teens are uniquely vulnerable, making them prime targets for social engineering, scams, identity theft or harassment.
Awareness of the risks helps schools strengthen cybersecurity policies, improve filtering and reduce successful student circumvention attempts. Using the threat insights, schools can proactively block proxy/avoidance domains, detect suspicious patterns (e.g., unsafe gaming extensions), and protect student data and campus systems. Concrete data empowers IT teams to anticipate threat spikes, allocate resources and justify budgets for improved filtering and monitoring tools. Read more in our blog here.
Gregg Jones, intelligence analyst, DNSFilter, said: “Proxy misuse is emerging as a serious and growing attack vector inside school environments, and the industry must treat it like the frontline threat it has become. Cybersecurity strategies in K–12 and higher education must expand to focus on DNS filtering, proactive detection of proxy use, better student education, and more compassionate in-class device policies that reduce the incentive to circumvent controls.”
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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November 17, 2025, San Jose, Calif. – NETGEAR® Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), a global leader in intelligent networking solutions designed to power extraordinary experiences, today announced the launch of the Nighthawk 5G M7 Portable WiFi 7 Hotspot (MH7150) supported by a new mobile app (iOS and Android) and eSIM Marketplace. The innovative device combines reliable, portable connectivity with groundbreaking flexibility, allowing users to choose coverage that fits their needs, connecting instantly to high-speed internet in more than 140 countries.
The M7 is engineered for modern life, providing fast connections for travelers, remote workers, and families on the move. Its compact, lightweight design makes it an effortless travel companion, while the powerful battery delivers up to 10 hours of continuous connectivity for work, streaming, gaming, and staying in touch.
The newly designed travel hotspot is a portable powerhouse, delivering WiFi 7 speeds of up to 3.6 Gbps to up to 32 connected devices. For wired options, users can connect directly to the M7 via USB-C or Ethernet adapter (sold separately) for ultra-fast connectivity.
Powerful built-in security features including firewall, WPA3 encryption, automatic firmware updates and NETGEAR’s Advanced Router Protection help safeguard user data wherever they travel.
New NETGEAR eSIM Marketplace Offers Freedom and Flexibility
A standout feature of the M7 hotspot is the NETGEAR eSIM Marketplace, a new in-app platform that- provides affordable, high-quality global mobile data. Users can browse, purchase, and activate data plans in seconds, right from the new NETGEAR app, eliminating the need to search for local SIM cards or pay excessive international roaming fees. It delivers a simple, on-demand solution for staying connected in 140+ countries.
“We designed the M7 to solve the universal need for simple, encrypted, and reliable internet access anywhere,” said Graeme McLindin, Vice President of Mobile at NETGEAR. “By integrating an eSIM Marketplace, we are not just launching a hotspot; we’re delivering a complete connectivity solution that empowers users to connect with confidence and ease. This is the easiest way to get your hotspot online, either before you leave on your trip or when you arrive.”
Customers can choose data plans ranging from 3GB to 20GB and manage their usage in real time with transparent tracking. The NETGEAR eSIM platform makes it simple to find and activate competitive data plans that best match travel needs. For the M7 Product launch, NETGEAR has partnered with Gigs to deliver data plans in the eSIM Marketplace.
Built for maximum flexibility, the M7 is unlocked and supports both physical SIMs and third party eSIMs, giving users the freedom to select travel data directly from local carriers and travel data plan providers.
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Availability
The M7 Portable WiFi Hotspot with eSIM marketplace will be available in January 2026 for $499.99 MSRP. Visit www.netgear.com for more information.
About NETGEAR, Inc.
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in the USA, NETGEAR® (NASDAQ: NTGR) is a global leader in innovative networking technologies for businesses, homes, and service providers. NETGEAR delivers a wide range of award-winning, intelligent solutions designed to unleash the full potential of connectivity and power extraordinary experiences. For businesses, NETGEAR offers reliable, easy-to-use, high-performance networking solutions, including switches, routers, access points, software, and AV over IP technologies, tailored to meet the diverse needs of small and medium enterprises. NETGEAR’s consumer products deliver advanced connectivity, powerful performance, and enhanced security features right out of the box, designed to help keep families safe online, whether at home or on the go. More information is available from the NETGEAR Press Room or by calling +1 (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and the NETGEAR blog at NETGEAR.com.
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Remote working, or telecommuting, allows employees to work outside a traditional office. This approach, often conducted from home, is gaining importance, particularly due to the digital revolution and the recent pandemic. Companies recognize its cost, productivity, and satisfaction benefits. Thus, remote working is becoming a standard in many industries.
However, maintaining online privacy and security is a complex task due to numerous challenges. Users often face risks such as using public Wi-Fi networks, which cybercriminals can exploit, and many are unaware of these risks. Data snooping is another issue, where third parties observe a user’s data without consent, posing a significant privacy threat.
Thus, providing a secure and easy-to-use VPN has become more critical than ever for a growing business and its workforce.
What is a VPN?
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a service that creates a secure, encrypted online connection. This secure connection offers an additional layer of protection, mainly when using public Wi-Fi networks or accessing company files remotely.
What is Client VPN
Client VPN allows individual devices (clients) to connect to a secure private network from anywhere. It encrypts the user’s connection, making it difficult for third parties to detect the user’s activities or steal data.
What is a Site-to-Site VPN
Site-to-site VPN, on the other hand, allows multiple networks in different locations to connect to a central network through the Internet. This is particularly useful for businesses with several office locations or employees working remotely.
How VPN Benefits to Remote Workers
VPN technology provides a secure and encrypted connection, ensuring that all data transmitted between the remote worker and their company network remains confidential. It also offers remote workers the ability to safely access their company’s network and its resources, which is particularly crucial when handling sensitive data. Moreover, VPNs provide access control, allowing organizations to restrict and monitor access to sensitive information.
Protect Data and Enhance Cybersecurity in Public Wi-Fi
Under Cybersecurity, VPNs act as a first line of defense against cyber threats by masking the user’s IP address and obscuring their online activities. This makes it more difficult for cybercriminals to target specific users or launch phishing attacks. Additionally, VPNs can help protect against malware and other forms of cyber threats that may compromise the user’s system.
Secure Remote System Access
Under Secure Remote Access, VPNs provide remote workers with a secure pathway to access company resources, regardless of their location. This secure connection protects sensitive data from potential eavesdropping or interception. Additionally, it allows for smooth, uninterrupted remote work, fostering productivity and efficiency.
Manage and Control Access for Extra Protection
Access Control with VPNs allows companies to specify which users and devices can access specific resources. This minimizes the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data. Furthermore, it enables organizations to manage and monitor their network’s usage easily, enhancing overall security.
The Risk of VPN
Despite its numerous benefits, using a VPN is not without potential risks. These include the possibility of VPN service providers logging user activity, potential vulnerabilities in VPN software that could be exploited, and slower internet speeds due to encryption processes. Understanding these risks is vital to ensuring the safe and efficient use of VPNs.
How to Choose a Business VPN Solution
Choosing the correct Business VPN Solution can be complicated, but several factors can guide your decision. The security features are the first to consider, followed by these additional factors:
Interface and Ease of Use
The VPN solution should be user-friendly and intuitive, allowing your employees to integrate it into their workflow seamlessly. Given that employees use diverse devices dynamically in their day-to-day work, seamless VPN software that supports multiple platforms is also crucial for productivity.
Cost Effective
Cost is always a significant factor to consider. The VPN solution should provide excellent value for money and fit within your company’s budget. However, remember that the cheapest option may not always be the best, particularly with regard to security and reliability.
Flexibility and Scalability
As your business grows, your VPN needs may increase. Therefore, the chosen VPN solution should be flexible and scalable, capable of accommodating potential business growth and adapting to your changing requirements.
Privacy Policy
Moreover, the provider’s privacy policy should be transparent and robust, ensuring that sensitive data remains secure, confidential and comply with your company’s policy and standard.
EnGenius SecuPoint VPN – Seamlessly Connects Remote Workers
The EnGenius Cloud SecuePoint offers a seamless experience, and it stands apart with its tight integration with the EnGenius gateway, both the Cloud series and the Fit series. The unique per-user licensing model provides flexibility, sidestepping the limitations of per-device models, ofering a cost-effective VPN solution for enterprise and small business.
For IT Manager: Automatic Configuration
Once connected to the VPN server, the gateway immediately pushes the required configurations and certificates to SecuPoint. This ensures a seamless user experience and reduces the chance of errors that can arise from manual setups, which can cause connectivity issues or security vulnerabilities. 
In addition, the automatic configuration allows for quick and easy scaling as businesses grow and onboard more employees, avoiding the need for manual VPN setups that can be overwhelming and strain IT resources. Furthermore, automatic configurations are self-reliant, reducing the need for specialized IT intervention and offering long-term cost savings.
For Remote Workers: Instant Cross-Platform Security
For remote workers, the log-in process was made easy by simply logging in to the SecuPoint app. It automatically configures the best security settings to keep your connection safe.
As work becomes more dynamic, employees need to switch between devices without losing their connection. The multi-platform feature ensures that you can stay connected and secure while transitioning between devices, whether the device is provided by the company or of their own.
Conclusion
As we embrace this new era of telecommuting, it’s clear that the right VPN solution is not just a luxury, but a necessity for safeguarding our digital interactions and fostering a productive, secure remote work environment.
The use of VPNs represents a significant stride in addressing these needs. By providing a secure, encrypted connection, VPNs ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data transmitted between remote workers and their company networks. The ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and scalability of such solutions are paramount for businesses adapting to the evolving landscape of digital workspaces. Furthermore, the integration of automatic configurations and cross-platform compatibility highlights a commitment to seamless and efficient remote work experiences.
Anaheim, California, November 27, 2025 – Zyxel Networks, a leader in delivering secure and AI-powered cloud networking solutions, today announced that its USG FLEX 50HP firewall has been honored with a prestigious Taiwan Excellence Award 2026. This latest accolade also brings the Zyxel Group’s total Taiwan Excellence Awards to over 100 wins, underscoring its long-standing commitment to innovation. The Taiwan Excellence Award, held on November 26 in Taipei, recognize products that create new value through innovation. Established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs in 1993, this year nearly 1,000 entries were judged on their achievements in R&D, design, quality, and marketing, with only 336 receiving the honor. This recognition validates the USG FLEX 50HP’s comprehensive strength as a top-tier product representing Taiwan’s innovative spirit.
Bridging the long-standing gap in network security management
Unlike most hybrid firewalls that treat cloud and on-premises security as separate entities, the USG FLEX 50HP firewall unifies them into one seamless solution. This is achieved through its industry-leading Smart Sync feature, which synchronizes security policies, network objects, and high availability settings across both platforms. This ensures consistent protection and streamlines management. Its rich set of security features provides comprehensive protection against ever-increasing cyber threats, while its friendly pricing empowers small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs) with enterprise-grade security without compromising budget, making advanced network protection attainable for a wider range of businesses.
Garnering recognitions from experts worldwide
Beyond this esteemed Taiwan Excellence Award, the USG FLEX 50HP has consistently earned accolades from experts globally. It was recently named Security Hardware of the Year in the UK’s PC Pro Excellence Awards 2025. In Germany, thousands of professional users rated Zyxel Networks as the Champion in both Network Firewall and VPN categories in the recent Techconsult Professional User Rating (PUR) survey 2026. Further cementing its reputation, the USG FLEX H series outperformed competitors in third-party evaluations conducted by the Tolly Group in the United States, underscoring the strong reputation of Zyxel Networks’ security firewalls among IT professionals.
“The USG FLEX 50HP firewall is a testament to our dedication to delivering advanced and accessible security solutions,” said Ken Tsai, President of Zyxel Networks. “This Taiwan Excellence Award, alongside other recent honors, validates our efforts to empower SMBs and MSPs globally with robust, user-friendly, and cost-effective protection against evolving cyber threats.
Further reinforcing its commitment to secure the global digital landscape, the Zyxel Group recently became the first in Taiwan’s networking industry to join the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST). This membership further strengthens Zyxel Networks’ focus on providing robust security solutions and its dedication to collaborating with the cybersecurity community to combat evolving threats.
For more information about the Zyxel Networks’ USG FLEX 50HP firewall, please visit https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/products/next-gen-firewall/usg-flex-firewall-usg-flex-50h
About Zyxel Networks
Zyxel Networks is a leading provider of secure, AI-powered cloud networking solutions for SMBs and the enterprise edge. We deliver seamless connectivity and flexible scalability through subscription services, all backed by robust security. With a reputation built on decades of unlocking potential and helping people adapt to the changing workplace, Zyxel Networks has earned the trust of over 1 million businesses across 150 markets
Calculus will offer Aprecomm’s award-winning software solutions—including Wi-Fi optimization and support automation tools—to its expanding base of ISP customers in developing markets spanning the Middle East & Africa, India & Mexico.
Dubai, UAE – November 19, 2025 – Calculus, a global leader in advanced network innovation, today announced a strategic partnership with Aprecomm, a leading provider of intuitive, self-healing network and customer experience solutions. The collaboration sees Calculus deliver Aprecomm’s full portfolio of AI-powered customer experience products and grow its managed and professional services offering across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), India, and Mexico. Aprecomm’s solution empowers Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and telecommunications operators to improve online consumer experience by improving network performance through a self-healing and self-optimizing approach.
This partnership combines Aprecomm’s industry-leading AI platform—renowned for enabling intelligent, intuitive, self-healing Wi-Fi networks—with Calculus’ deep expertise delivering omnichannel innovation, engineering excellence, and 360° of market penetration. Together, the companies will accelerate the adoption of automated network assurance, real-time analytics, and proactive service optimization for operators seeking to elevate customer experience and operational efficiency.
AIVRA™, Aprecomm’s most recently announced Agentic AI product, delivers simplified, personalized, and actionable insights across the entire ISP organization—from CEOs to network engineers to marketers—through a single, intelligent interface streamlining decision-making, reducing complexity, and driving new levels of efficiency.
With advanced analytics and automated support tools, Aprecomm’s customer experience (CX) suite gives providers unparalleled visibility into subscriber behavior and network health, thereby enhancing satisfaction and reducing operational costs. The platform recently earned Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices
Award for Innovation, recognizing its impact on the telecom ecosystem. Learn more: here.
This partnership underscores a shared vision and commitment to accelerating digital transformation for service providers and powering more reliable, adaptive, and customer-centric connectivity across key global markets.
UWB is advancing with the 4ab amendment, bringing meaningful improvements in reliability, speed, and scalability. Unlike other wireless technologies focused on high data rates, UWB excels in real-time positioning and secure access. With growing adoption in mobile and automotive devices, the technology is evolving. Our video series, 3 for 3, provides 3 answers for 3 pressing questions about trends in wireless test. In our latest video, LitePoint’s Adam Smith dives into the latest enhancements in Ultra Wideband, or UWB, technology.
In a recent All About Circuits webinar, Sameer Sharma, AVP for IoT at MediaTek, spoke about how edge AI (on-device) is reshaping the Internet of Things, and why the MediaTek Genio platform is uniquely positioned to deliver that future. For OEMs and developers, it’s now time to embrace AI’s clear advantages and build devices that are powerful, efficient, and scalable. That’s exactly what MediaTek Genio was designed to do.
IoT Processors Built for Scale
IoT devices span everything from smart appliances to industrial systems, but they share a common need: a consistent, scalable foundation. The MediaTek Genio family delivers exactly that. The Genio 520 and Genio 720 platforms in particular are inter-compatible, giving OEMs flexibility so a simple chip swap allows a single hardware design to scale across different performance tiers. Similarly, the Genio 510 and 700 share the same design compatibility. This allows customers to accelerate development, reduce costs, and efficiently build “good / better / best” product lines to appeal to broad markets.
Scalability extends beyond performance. MediaTek Genio platforms include powerful NPUs in the chip, enabling on-device AI. They also support for advanced multimedia features and offer flexible connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular modem add-ons to fit diverse IoT applications, like mobile point-of-sale devices, to new markets like EV charging stations. Our unique expertise in multimedia, built on years of leadership in smartphones, smart homes, and smart TVs, brings these advanced capabilities into IoT from human machine interfaces (HMI), smart retail, to enterprise use, benefitting from multiple high-resolution displays, 4K video processing and rich audio capabilities for information and advertising – all from a single, highly power-efficient chip. And because IoT deployments demand long-term reliability, MediaTek Genio platforms are built with 10+ years of product longevity, multi-OS flexibility (Android, Linux, Ubuntu), and long-term OS and security support. Together, these features give product designers (OEMs) the confidence to scale solutions across markets and sustain them for the long term.
Optimized for Generative AI
Unlike platforms that have added AI on top an extra, MediaTek Genio was architected with AI at its core. The latest SoCs feature MediaTek’s 8th-generation NPUs, capable of up to 10 TOPS and optimized for both vision workloads, and emerging generative AI applications.
Customers increasingly want to run small language models for natural language interaction, personalization, and contextual decision-making all on-device, avoiding the cost and dependance on cloud services. MediaTek Genio enables this with:
This makes MediaTek Genio one of the first IoT platforms carefully optimized for GenAI at the edge, giving OEMs the ability to deliver next-generation AI experiences locally without depending on the cloud.
A Developer Ecosystem That Accelerates Time-to-Market
MediaTek understands that software is just as important as silicon. The MediaTek Genio Developer Portal provides SDKs, documentation, evaluation kits, and community resources to support developers at every stage.
Our partnership with NVIDIA adds even greater value; using the NVIDIA TAO Toolkit, developers can fine-tune pre-trained models on NVIDIA GPUs and seamlessly deploy them on MediaTek Genio NPUs. This integration bridges the training power of NVIDIA with the efficiency of MediaTek at the edge, giving developers a faster, more efficient path from prototype to deployment.
Edge AI is redefining IoT, and generative AI is accelerating that shift. To take advantage, OEMs need platforms that combine scalable design, AI performance, robust connectivity, and long lifecycle support.
Looking ahead, IoT adoption will be driven by AI-powered personalization, deeper integration of next-generation connectivity, and a growing focus on sustainability. MediaTek Genio is the platform built to deliver on these priorities, helping OEMs create devices that last longer, perform smarter, and reduce reliance on the cloud.
With MediaTek Genio, the edge is no longer an option, it’s a requirement. And it’s where the future of IoT is already being built. Learn more about MediaTek’s Genio Platforms.
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator Pete Ricketts, Senator Jacky Rosen, Congressman Bob Latta, and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. announced that they will co-chair the relaunch of the bipartisan, bicameral Wi-Fi Caucus. Initially founded in 2018, the Wi-Fi Caucus is dedicated to assisting Members of Congress in better understanding how Wi-Fi benefits the American public, consumers, economy, and the larger geopolitical standing of the United States.
“Supporting American technologies is the best way to combat Communist China. We must strengthen domestic access to Wi-Fi to promote innovation and avoid reliance on foreign networks. The Wi-Fi Caucus will focus on smart spectrum policy that strengthens security and hardens data privacy for all Americans,” said Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE).
“Affordable, reliable high-speed internet is no longer a luxury; it’s a critical tool that connects communities, supports businesses, and makes education and health care accessible,” said Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV). “That’s why my colleagues and I are launching this bipartisan, bicameral Wi-Fi Caucus to increase connectivity and innovation through high speed, wireless internet. The Wi-Fi Caucus will highlight the importance of investing in American broadband technology, which will enhance security, boost our digital economy, and ensure that all Americans can benefit from this technology.”
“Wi-Fi is the backbone of how Americans connect today, whether they are accessing the Internet, working remotely, or managing smart devices at home or in their businesses. As this technology continues to shape our daily lives, Congress must have a clear understanding of its role in our modern economy. I look forward to the Wi-Fi Caucus working to inform our efforts in Congress to keep consumers connected and our country competitive,” said Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05).
“Now more than ever before, access to reliable internet is a necessity for Americans of all backgrounds for their education, health care, jobs, and essential public services. Bridging the digital divide is critical to ensure every community can fully participate in today’s economy and democratic society. As policymakers, we have an obligation to ensure every citizen has access to reliable, equitable, and affordable high-speed internet – and close the digital divide once and for all. By relaunching the Wi-Fi Caucus, we take a crucial step towards bipartisan policy solutions that ensure digital equality and access to the internet for all of our constituents,” said Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02).
In addition to the co-chairs, relevant groups and organizations have applauded the formation of this new, bipartisan, bicameral caucus.
“WifiForward applauds the establishment of a bipartisan, bicameral Wi-Fi Caucus and thanks co-chairs Sen. Pete Ricketts, Sen. Jacky Rosen, Rep. Bob Latta, and Rep. Troy Carter for their leadership on an American innovation success story that impacts every single American, regardless of party, district, or state,” said Mary Brown, Executive Director, WifiForward. “We thank all the members for being champions of Wi-Fi and their commitment to uplifting its uniquely American success story. WifiForward looks forward to working with the Caucus on critical priorities, like unleashing more unlicensed spectrum, to expand fast, affordable connectivity for all Americans.”
“Robust, reliable Wi-Fi is the backbone of America’s digital economy and everyday life,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA). “We thank Senators Pete Ricketts and Jacky Rosen, and Representatives Bob Latta and Troy Carter, for relaunching the bipartisan Wi-Fi Caucus and reaffirming their commitment to connecting every community. CTA looks forward to engaging with the Caucus to unlock additional unlicensed spectrum to support Wi-Fi driven innovation.”
“Wi-Fi Alliance applauds the bipartisan leadership of Senators Pete Ricketts and Jacky Rosen and Representatives Bob Latta and Troy Carter for reestablishing the Wi-Fi Caucus to advance policies that sustain U.S. leadership in wireless innovation,” said Kevin Robinson, President and CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance. “Wi-Fi is the primary way Americans connect to the internet, delivering hundreds of billions of dollars in annual economic value. Ensuring continued access to vital unlicensed spectrum, including the full 6 GHz band, and other innovation-enabling policies will empower Wi-Fi to meet the nation’s growing connectivity needs and extend digital opportunity to every community.”
“Congratulations to the co-leaders of the Wi-Fi Caucus. This caucus will play an essential role in helping Members of Congress and their staff understand the dynamic and rapidly evolving technologies that underpin the success of Wi-Fi. Since our founding, the WBA has been dedicated to resolving business challenges and fostering collaboration among service providers, enterprises, and cities so they can deliver outstanding and secure Wi-Fi experiences and fully realize the commercial opportunities emerging across the ecosystem. Through convening industry stakeholders and publishing technical reports and standards throughout the year, we work to advance innovation and best practices across the sectors. We look forward to working with the Wi-Fi Caucus to share insights, support its educational mission, and highlight the WBA’s role in driving progress for the entire wireless community,” said Tiago Rodrigues, President and CEO at the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA).
“Wi-Fi is the workhorse of the internet, carrying the majority of internet traffic — including nearly 90% of mobile data — and powering consumers and businesses in countless ways. Its impact on American ingenuity and innovation is massive, fueling broad-based economic growth and generating more than $2.1 trillion in value between 2025 and 2027. The creation of the bipartisan Congressional Wi-Fi Caucus recognizes Wi-Fi’s essential role in connecting lives, advancing this home-grown technology, and driving the growth of our digital economy. We thank Caucus co-chairs Senators Ricketts and Rosen and Representatives Latta and Carter for their leadership in promoting America’s Wi-Fi interests,” said Hon. Cory Gardner, President & CEO, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association.
“WISPA has long supported the advancement, maintenance, and growth of Wi-Fi and unlicensed spectrum by Congress. The recently launched Wi-Fi Caucus provides an excellent bipartisan forum for open and informed dialogue. We look forward to working with House Chairs Latta and Carter and Senate Chairs Ricketts and Rosen on this critical issue for our members and industry,” said WISPA President and CEO David Zumwalt.
