WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 31, 2025 – DNSFilter announced today the release of its latest security report, which finds that bad actors are increasingly using domains associated with smaller island nations to attempt threat activity. Additionally, the report finds that new domains continue to be the most popular threat mode for bad actors for the second consecutive quarter. Download The DNS Record: Q3 Security Report 2025 here.
Analysis of threat traffic between April 1 and June 30, 2025 also found that malware and phishing continue to grow, with the former accounting for the second most trafficked threat category. The DNSFilter network processed billions more DNS queries in Q2 2025 compared to the previous quarter, with June recording the highest DNS traffic volume of the quarter. Each blocked malicious request represents a real attack prevented, real harm avoided and real people and organizations protected.
Key findings from the report include:
Almost 4% of DNS traffic was blocked, marking the highest percentage of blocked traffic on record. Not all blocked traffic is malicious, but this indicates DNSFilter’s users are more regularly blocking domains, whether to avoid cyber threats or block sites associated with time-wasting or inappropriate content.
New domains accounted for nearly 40% of requests categorized as malicious. While this was down slightly from the prior quarter, it indicates that bad actors continue to rely on new domains to capitalize on trends with catchy domain names to customize their threat campaigns. When domains are new, they’ve not yet had time to appear on block lists, which gives bad actors time for exploitation.
Phishing and deception roared back. After a slight dip, phishing and deception (31.6%) marked an increased percentage of traffic on DNSFilter’s network compared to the prior quarter. That represented over 750 million queries, which could be attributed to an increase in sophisticated Phishing-as-a-Service techniques, such as Tycoon 2FA.
Island nations’ domains gain traction with bad actors: Of the top five country code Top Level Domains (ccTLDs) likely to be malicious, four were domains associated with island nations. Domains associated with the Faroe Islands (.fo) were number one, with 27% of traffic deemed malicious. Also high on the list were Grenada, Mayotte and Wallis and Futuna. Threat actors adopt new TLDs for use in their campaigns and often choose TLDs and registries that are cheaper or even free in some cases, allowing them to quickly move on from domains and register new ones without cost concerns.
Ken Carnesi, CEO and co-founder, DNSFilter, said: “Bad actors are agile, and the volume and variation of threats we saw in Q2 underscore that defenders must move as quickly and flexibly as attackers. Blocking new domains, which continue to drive threat traffic, remains a key defensive approach that can mitigate risk from emerging domains that bad actors are trying to weaponize quickly. We’re seeing a structural shift in how modern attacks are launched and sustained and defenders must take notice.”
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.
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), the leading innovator in low-power wireless, today announced that its Series 3 Secure Vault security subsystem on the SiXG301 SoC, the first SoC in its Series 3 portfolio, has achieved the world’s first PSA Level 4 certification. This achievement – the highest level recognized by PSA Certified – affirms Silicon Labs’ security leadership and its legacy of embedding trust at the core of connected technology.
PSA Certified introduced the Level 4 certification and its two designations, iSE/SE for secure elements and ROT for Root of Trust, to address the rising complexity and sophistication of physical attacks on embedded devices. Unlike previous levels, Level 4 validates resilience against laser fault injection, side-channel attacks, microprobing, and voltage manipulation – threats once considered theoretical but now part of the evolving reality.
Silicon Labs has consistently led the industry in achieving PSA milestones. Its MG21 SoC was the world’s first device to earn PSA Level 3 certification, establishing new benchmarks in protection against physical tampering and setting the stage for this next leap to Level 4. Silicon Labs SoCs were also the industry’s first to reach PSA Levels 1 and 2.
Silicon Labs collaborated with Keysight Technologies, a market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions company with renowned test and evaluation labs to validate Secure Vault on Series 3 for PSA Level 4. Their experts noted the seamless partnership with Silicon Labs’ engineering team, who demonstrated deep technical expertise and adaptability throughout the audit process.
“Keysight is proud to have supported Silicon Labs in achieving the world’s first PSA Level 4 certification,” said Marc Witteman, Technical Director, Keysight Device Security Testing at Keysight Technologies. “Our advanced testing methodologies, including side-channel analysis and fault injection, were instrumental to validating the Series 3 Secure Vault on the SiXG301’s resilience against today’s most sophisticated threats. This milestone reflects our commitment to helping innovators like Silicon Labs meet the highest levels of security assurance and regulatory readiness in a rapidly evolving IoT landscape.”
Future-Proofing Through Security-First Engineering
The Series 3 Secure Vault and the SiXG301 SoC’s resilience aren’t just about meeting today’s standards – it’s about anticipating future threats. The security subsystem and SoC were engineered to endure over a decade in the field, with industry-leading defenses against threats not yet commonplace. When combined with over-the-air firmware and software updates and real-time monitoring, Series 3 Secure Vault and the SiXG301 exemplify security as an ongoing lifecycle, not a one-time event.
Silicon Labs’ Series 3 platform, built on a 22 nm process node, is an industry leader in security and builds upon Silicon Labs’ award-winning Series 2 security legacy and scales it with PSA Level 4 capabilities. All Series 3 devices are planned to feature this industry-leading enhanced security foundation, with the SiXG301 expected to be the first to market with PSA Level 4 certification when it becomes generally available in Q3 2025.
Enabling Compliance Around the World
As governments around the globe enact new regulations – such as the EU’s Radio Equipment Directive (RED) and CRA, the US Cyber Trust Mark, and Singapore’s Cybersecurity Labeling Scheme (CLS) – Silicon Labs stands ready to help device makers align with emerging mandates. Silicon Labs’ holistic approach to security and expert guidance gives product teams a head start on regulatory readiness and consumer trust, backed by independent lab validation.
With the EU’s RED regulations now in effect as of August 1, 2025. Silicon Labs’ Secure Vault – when properly implemented – delivers the features needed for compliance. Developers can register for an upcoming webinar, Stay Ahead of Global IoT Security Regulations with Silicon Labs, to learn how to integrate RED-ready security into their products.
To learn more about how Silicon Labs is pioneering security-first design and helping device makers and future-proof their solutions, visit:
Silicon Labs Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers with the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.
IT managers face an increasingly challenging task: building a network that is fast, resilient, and secure, yet simple to manage and affordable to scale. Read on to learn why NETGEAR managed switches are a compelling option for Campus IT.
In today’s enterprise landscape, the demands placed on IT infrastructure are more complex and dynamic than ever before. Medium-sized organizations are experiencing an explosion in connected devices—from smartphones and tablets to IoT sensors and smartboards—while cloud services, collaboration platforms, and bandwidth-hungry applications like video conferencing have become integral to daily operations. As a result, IT managers face an increasingly challenging task: building a network that is fast, resilient, and secure, yet simple to manage and affordable to scale.
NETGEAR – The Compelling Option for Campus IT
NETGEAR, known for 25+ years of networking innovation, has become one of the most compelling secure and scalable options for campus IT. Its M4350 and M4500 switch families are purpose-built for fluctuating environments. Together, they offer a comprehensive solution that spans access, distribution, and core networking layers—delivering enterprise-grade performance and features enterprises expect, without the complexity or added cost often associated with incumbent vendors, yet with a proven track record in powering the most demanding AV-over-IP multicast networks.
M4350: Redefining the Access Layer
The NETGEAR M4350 series completely reimagines the network access layer. Recognizing the shift toward multi-Gigabit Wi-Fi, cloud-first applications, and higher endpoint density, the M4350 brings high-performance switching right to the network edge. It supports a range of port types—1G, 2.5G, 10G, and 25G—making it well-suited to campuses deploying next-generation wireless technologies like Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7.
The M4350 doesn’t just provide raw speed; it’s engineered for uptime and security, with active-active stacking using Non-Stop Forwarding, redundant power supplies, and comprehensive Layer 3 support including RIP-v2 MD5 authentication and OSPF. NETGEAR’s industry-leading implementation of IGMP for multicast is another popular feature.
M4500: Powering the Core
While the M4350 transforms the access layer, the M4500 is designed to dominate at the core and distribution levels. Built with high-bandwidth applications in mind, the M4500 supports 10G, 25G, 40G, and even 100G Ethernet ports. This level of throughput ensures that the switch can handle demanding workloads, such as 4K/8K video streaming, AI-based processing, and high-density wireless backhaul, all without bottlenecks. It also supports Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG), enabling active-active core configurations that provide high availability and minimal failover times.
Effortless Control with Insights Cloud
For remote management and increased visibility, the M4350 offers intuitive deployment and monitoring through a unified web GUI and REST APIs. Additionally, NETGEAR’s Insight cloud platform provides a single pane of glass for centralized management, enabling IT teams to efficiently monitor and configure switches across multiple locations. This integration simplifies network operations, offering unparalleled control for IT teams tasked with supporting hundreds or thousands of endpoints across classrooms, offices, and shared spaces.
Why Choose NETGEAR?
What sets NETGEAR apart from traditional enterprise vendors isn’t just its performance metrics—it’s the cost-efficiency and openness of its platform. Unlike many competitors that charge for licenses, advanced features, or technical support, NETGEAR delivers its complete Layer 2/3 feature set without additional fees. Security is enterprise-grade, with support for access control lists, 802.1x authentication, RADIUS/TACACS+, and secure boot options in select models. All switches come with a lifetime hardware warranty under the ProSAFE program, significantly lowering the total cost of ownership.
The M4350 and M4500 series also stand out for their interoperability. They’re compatible with widely used optics, such as Cisco’s SFP-10/25G modules, reducing vendor lock-in and making upgrades or expansions far more flexible. For IT managers planning multi-vendor environments or gradual migration paths, this can eliminate a host of headaches down the road.
According to recent data from IDC and Dell’Oro, while overall port shipments slowed in 2024 due to the industry’s shift toward AI and datacenter infrastructure, demand for 25G and 100G ports in campus environments is rising—driven by Wi-Fi 7 and higher-capacity backbone upgrades. NETGEAR’s timing with the M4350 and M4500 couldn’t be better. In head-to-head comparisons, these enterprise-grade switches offer approximately 95% of the features enterprises require, while outperforming the competition in terms of value and manageability.
A Future-Ready Network
For IT managers weary of bloated product lines, complicated licensing models, and sluggish support from legacy vendors, NETGEAR offers a refreshing alternative. The M4350 brings next-gen capability to the access edge, and the M4500 provides a formidable core switching option for organizations ready to scale.
Ultimately, the choice of switching infrastructure is no longer just about speed or port counts. It’s about building a network that adapts to future demands, safeguards your data, and gives your IT team the tools to stay ahead. NETGEAR’s switch portfolio, enhanced by Insight’s single pane of glass cloud controller, meets that brief—and then some.
Wi-Fi 7 Deployment at CUNEF University with EnGenius Cloud Equipment
CUNEF University
Ranked as the best private university in Spain by Forbes magazine (June 5, 2023), and recognized among the top five Spanish universities producing successful entrepreneurs according to the Endeavor network, CUNEF University is a cutting-edge private institution. It has stood out in higher education for over 50 years thanks to its specialization, the excellence of its students, faculty, and researchers, and its high level of internationalization.
Officially recognized as a university in 2019, CUNEF’s academic journey began in 1973. Since then, over 15,000 professionals have been educated within its classrooms.
CUNEF University’s undergraduate and postgraduate programs respond to emerging challenges shaped by technology and a globalized market, in a context where continuous education and lifelong learning are essential.
The university operates from two campuses in Madrid—Almansa and Pirineos—located in the heart of the city’s academic district, Ciudad Universitaria. The newly inaugurated Almansa Campus is located in the José María Churruca business park, a complex spanning more than 178,000 m², designed by architect Kevin Roche. It has the capacity to host over 3,000 students and includes four unique buildings housing classrooms and flexible learning spaces equipped with the latest teaching technology. CUNEF University has created an ecosystem where pedagogy, technology, and environment promote active learning, supported by photovoltaic panels that enhance the energy self-sufficiency of the complex.
Project Requirements
Following a successful initial deployment of Wi-Fi 6 and 10G switching infrastructure at its central campus, CUNEF University once again turned to EnGenius for the expansion and modernization of its network. This new phase introduced next-generation Wi-Fi 7 access points and a robust switching architecture, designed to support the growth of connected devices and meet the demands of academic, multimedia, and administrative traffic.
For this second phase, the IT department, led by CTO Mr. Javier Sánchez Hernández, decided to implement Wi-Fi 7 connectivity with the following equipment:
– 108 EnGenius ECW526 units: Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000) triradio access points designed for very high-density environments.
– 2 EnGenius ECW270 units (4×4): Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 access points with extended coverage and IP67 protection.
– 16 multi-gigabit and SFP+ aggregation switches.
This evolution not only improved connection speed but also latency, concurrency capacity, and spectral efficiency—essential for university environments with thousands of simultaneous device connections.
The coverage areas included:
– Classrooms
– Common areas
– Multidisciplinary rooms
– Faculty offices
– Teachers’ rooms
– An assembly hall with capacity for 200 people
The adoption of Wi-Fi 7 at CUNEF University reinforces its commitment to delivering a top-quality, accessible, and sustainable digital experience. Through EnGenius Cloud, management of this new generation of access points is fully centralized and does not require physical servers, enabling agile, uninterrupted deployment. Native integration with Azure AD, customizable captive portals, and remote access via the Cloud To-Go app allow IT staff to maintain complete control of the network from anywhere, dynamically adapting to academic traffic and events. This translates into a smarter, more secure network aligned with the needs of a high-performance educational environment.
The entire network is centrally managed via EnGenius Cloud, with full integration with Azure AD and RADIUS systems for access control and advanced SSID segmentation.
Key features include:
– Real-time monitoring
– Proactive AI diagnostics
– Automated configuration via QR scan or serial code
– WPA3 security, dynamic VL
Technological Accessibility
The expansion of the network at CUNEF University was carried out with a smooth transition thanks to EnGenius’ cloud-managed architecture. All devices were pre-configured remotely and deployed using barcode scanning, with no on-site configuration required. The ECW526, a tri-radio Wi-Fi 7 access point BE19000, provides speeds of up to 18.8 Gbps combined, employing technologies such as Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and enhanced OFDMA, optimized for dense environments such as auditoriums or study rooms. Each unit is designed to handle hundreds of devices simultaneously, with minimal lag and maximum stability.
For their part, PoE++ and full-fiber 10G switches made it possible to structure a scalable and resilient network, with high-capacity links between buildings, classrooms and common areas. The entire ecosystem—wireless and wired—is managed from EnGenius Cloud, licensefree, with full visibility and unified control from a single console.
Managing dynamic traffic and user flows is one of the greatest challenges in university environments, given the constant movement of students, faculty, and events. With EnGenius Cloud, CUNEF University can adapt network performance in real time based on how each space is used.
Integration with identity services such as Azure AD, LDAP, Active Directory, Google LDAP, RadSec, or EduRoam, plus custom captive portal and voucherbased authentication, ensures secure, segmented access for students, faculty, and visitors. Furthermore, applying policies per SSID and controlling bandwidth per user or group ensures consistent quality, even during peak demand.
The IT team highly values the ability to preconfigure devices remotely, allowing instant adoption from the cloud and reducing deployment times to minutes, enabling highly efficient and scalable operations.
Major update brings up to 900 Mbps iPerf throughput, enhanced Wi-Fi 7 insights,and improved cloud-based collaboration via Link-Live portal.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA – July 1, 2025 – NetAlly, a leading innovator in handheld network testing solutions, today announced the release of AllyWare™ v2.8, the latest software update across its award-winning line of network testers, including AirCheck® G3, CyberScope®, EtherScope® nXG, and LinkRunner® series tools. Available for all customers with AllyCare (NetAlly’s premium product support), the update delivers significant enhancements that continue to raise the bar for network visibility, performance validation, and troubleshooting efficiency.
“Version 2.8 reflects our commitment to constant innovation and listening to our customers,” said Julio Petrovitch, Senior Product Manager at NetAlly. “With this release, we’re enabling users to validate Wi-Fi 7 deployments, achieve higher throughput in performance tests, and streamline cloud-based collaboration—all critical needs for modern network teams.”
Highlights of AllyWare v2.8 include:
iPerf Test Enhancements – Up to 900 Mbps Throughput
An updated iPerf engine introduces intelligent multi-threaded processing, significantly increasing test throughput—up to 900 Mbps in lab conditions. This delivers more accurate and reliable network performance insights, especially in bandwidth-intensive environments.
Deeper Wi-Fi 7 Visibility & Control
Support for Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) BSSID rate and capability analysis gives IT pros the real-time insights needed to validate new wireless deployments. New filtering, signal threshold controls, and spectrum navigation tools make wireless troubleshooting faster and more precise.
Improved Usability and Filtering
A new search function in the Wi-Fi app, enhanced filter controls (select/deselect all), and custom signal adjustments per channel make analysis and device identification easier than ever.
Smarter Link-Live Integration
LANBERT™, Path Analysis, and iPerf results are now automatically uploaded to Link-Live™, improving team collaboration, historical reporting, and centralized project management.
This update is free to all customers with an active AllyCare™ support contract. Customers with expired contracts are encouraged to renew to take advantage of these new capabilities and ensure continued access to future updates.
Available For:
AirCheck G3
CyberScope, CyberScope Air, CyberScope XRF
EtherScope nXG
LinkRunner AT 3000, AT 4000, and LinkRunner 10G
NetAlly also confirmed that another AllyWare release is planned before the end of the year, underscoring the company’s dedication to rapid innovation and ongoing value for AllyCare customers.
About NetAlly
For decades, the NetAlly family of network test and analysis solutions has been helping network and cybersecurity professionals better deploy, manage, maintain, and secure today’s complex wired and wireless networks. Since creating the industry’s first handheld network analyzer in 1993, NetAlly continues to set the standard for portable network analysis and cybersecurity assessment with tools that include EtherScope nXG, CyberScope,AirMagnet, LinkRunner, LinkSprinter, AirCheck, and more. NetAlly simplifies the complexities of network testing and cybersecurity assessments, provides instant visibility for efficient problem resolution, and enables seamless collaboration between site personnel and remote experts. To learn more and see how NetAlly helps network and security professionals get their jobs done faster, visit https://www.netally.com/, follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube.
Austin, TX and Washington, D.C. – July 23, 2025 – Wi-Fi Alliance® congratulates Arielle Roth on her confirmation by the United States Senate to serve as Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
“Arielle Roth’s deep expertise in telecommunications policy and her longstanding commitment to advancing broadband access make her exceptionally well-suited to lead NTIA at this important moment,” said Kevin Robinson, President and CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance. “Her leadership will be instrumental in fostering a forward-looking spectrum strategy that supports unlicensed innovation and promotes equitable access to connectivity for all Americans.”
Wi-Fi Alliance looks forward to working with Administrator Roth and the NTIA to ensure that technologies like Wi-Fi® continue to deliver robust, secure, and affordable connectivity across the country—fueling economic growth, educational opportunity, and digital equity.
About Wi-Fi Alliance® | www.wi-fi.org 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.
Your hotel offers great locations, high-quality amenities, and excellent service. Are guests still leaving negative reviews about connectivity issues? You might be focusing on the wrong thing.
Guest expectations around connectivity have shifted dramatically. Today’s travelers – especially younger demographics – prioritize reliable internet access above traditional hotel amenities. In fact, 35% of Gen Z guests say fast Wi-Fi is more important than a comfortable bed! Yet many properties make a costly mistake: they assume strong signal strength equals a great guest experience.
The reality is more complex. A strong Wi-Fi signal is just one piece of the puzzle. Without proper network design, even premium equipment can deliver frustrating results that damage your property’s reputation and online reviews.
The Hidden Problems Behind Poor Guest Connectivity
According to industry surveys, over 90% of guests say a strong Wi-Fi connection is one of their top priorities when booking a hotel. But many properties struggle with network issues that aren’t immediately obvious to property managers.
Here’s what’s really happening behind the scenes.
Too many devices competing for bandwidth
Modern guests travel with multiple devices. Most hoteliers frequently encounter guests seeking to connect multiple devices to the hotel’s network. When too many devices connect to a single access point, especially if that equipment isn’t designed for heavy usage, everything slows down – regardless of how strong the signal appears.
This creates a cascading effect. Guests notice lag during video calls, streaming buffers constantly, and work productivity plummets. Especially when guests pay premium rates at upscale properties, these issues become deal-breakers that show up in online reviews.
Inadequate circuit bandwidth planning
Many properties invest in expensive networking equipment but skimp on the bandwidth that feeds it. This creates a bottleneck that guests feel immediately. Two-thirds of guests use the hotel Wi-Fi within seven minutes of arrival, and at least a third request the Wi-Fi password immediately upon arrival. Thus, network problems become apparent almost instantly.
The issue compounds during peak occupancy periods. A network that works fine at 60% capacity can collapse when the property fills up, leaving luxury guests frustrated during your busiest (and most profitable) times.
VLAN configuration errors
Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) segment network traffic to improve performance and security. When configured incorrectly, different systems start interfering with each other. Guest Wi-Fi competes with property management systems, security cameras conflict with point-of-sale terminals, and overall network performance tanks.
These misconfigurations often go unnoticed until guests start complaining, making them particularly dangerous for properties where reputation and online reviews matter most.
Why Hotel Network Design Matters More Than Ever
Today’s hotel guests have transformed expectations. They’re not just checking emails – they’re streaming 4K content, participating in videoconferences, and running cloud-based applications simultaneously across multiple devices.
The average guest now travels with a smartphone, tablet, laptop, and often additional devices, such as smartwatches, portable speakers, or gaming systems. Each device creates network demands that traditional Wi-Fi for hospitality wasn’t designed to handle.
For resorts and larger properties, the challenge extends beyond guest rooms. Meeting spaces need bandwidth for presentations and videoconferencing. Pool and beach areas require connectivity for social media sharing. Restaurants need reliable connections for mobile ordering systems.
The Right Infrastructure Makes All the Difference
Proper hotel network design starts with understanding your property’s unique characteristics. Construction materials matter significantly; concrete walls and metal doors require different equipment placement than wood-frame construction. Larger properties with more than 150 rooms need higher-capacity gateways and more sophisticated network architecture.
Strategic access point placement
Modern best practices favor in-room access point installation over hallway placement. This approach accommodates more devices per room while reducing interference. Since newer Wi-Fi technology tends to have shorter range but higher capacity, bringing access points closer to where guests actually use their devices improves performance dramatically. Properties also need to consider in-room connectivity requirements for modern entertainment solutions and IoT devices.
Property-wide placement requires understanding the demands in specific locations. Conference rooms need higher-capacity equipment for videoconferencing and presentations. Restaurants require reliable coverage for mobile ordering and payment systems. Pool areas and outdoor spaces need weatherproof access points with extended range capabilities.
Lobby areas face the highest device concentration during check-in periods, requiring robust placement to handle traffic surges. Back-of-house areas require dedicated coverage for operational systems, such as housekeeping tablets and maintenance connectivity. Each area’s unique traffic patterns and usage demands determine optimal placement strategies.
Fiber infrastructure for future-proofing
Multi-mode fiber connections between distribution frames provide essentially unlimited bandwidth capacity. This infrastructure can handle current demands while preparing for future technology upgrades. Properties that invest in proper fiber infrastructure find it much easier to add new services or upgrade existing ones without major renovation projects.
Fiber backbone connections eliminate bandwidth bottlenecks that plague copper-based cabling, particularly during peak usage periods. They also support advanced features, such as centralized network management and real-time monitoring across all property areas. For larger properties, redundant fiber paths provide backup connectivity, preventing network outages from impacting guest services or operational systems.
Proper network segmentation and traffic management
Well-designed VLANs separate guest traffic from operational systems. This prevents interference while improving security. Guest networks, PMS, POS terminals, and CCTV security camera solutions should each operate on separate network segments, ensuring optimal performance for all systems.
Advanced traffic management goes beyond basic separation. Quality of Service (QoS) policies prioritize critical business applications over recreational traffic. Bandwidth allocation ensures operational systems maintain consistent performance even during peak guest usage periods. Dynamic VLAN assignment can automatically place different device types on appropriate network segments based on their authentication credentials, improving security and reducing administrative overhead.
Beyond Basic Connectivity: Advanced Network Features
Many properties, particularly luxury hotels and resorts, require network capabilities that extend beyond basic internet access. Modern guests expect seamless casting to in-room TVs, secure access to streaming services, and reliable connectivity for business applications.
The network must also support property operations. Modern hotels integrate numerous systems – keycard access, climate and lighting controls, security systems, PMS, POS, and more – all requiring network connectivity. Poor network design creates operational headaches that affect both guest experience and staff efficiency.
Security considerations add another layer of complexity. Network design must protect both guest privacy and property data while maintaining the seamless connectivity experience that guests expect, especially for luxury stays.
The WorldVue Advantage: Expert Network Design for Hotels & Resorts
For 50 years, WorldVue has been helping hospitality properties navigate evolving technology needs. Today, our expertise includes designing, installing, and supporting networks for hotels and resorts of all types and sizes. Our approach takes into account your property’s unique construction, guest expectations, operational requirements, and future expansion plans.
We begin with detailed site surveys that identify potential interference sources, determine optimal equipment placement, and establish bandwidth requirements. Our engineers understand how different construction materials and layouts affect signal propagation and design accordingly.
Our network designs incorporate proper segmentation from the ground up. Guest networks operate independently from operational systems, ensuring both security and optimal performance. We plan for peak occupancy scenarios, not just average usage, so your network performs well even when every room is occupied.
For new construction projects, we work with your development and design teams to plan proper conduit routes, equipment room placement, and power requirements. This proactive approach prevents costly retrofitting later while ensuring optimal network performance from day one.
For renovation and retrofit projects, we specialize in maximizing existing infrastructure while upgrading network capabilities to modern standards. Our approach minimizes guest disruption during installation while delivering immediate improvements in performance and reliability, transforming outdated properties into competitive ones.
Ready to Stop Losing Reviews Over Connectivity Issues?
Your property deserves a network designed for hospitality excellence. Don’t let poor hotel network design undermine your guests’ experience and damage your online reputation.
Contact WorldVue today to schedule a comprehensive network assessment.
Our hospitality technology experts will evaluate your current infrastructure, identify opportunities for improvement, and design a solution that delivers the seamless connectivity your guests demand.
Visit our contact page to get started, or for international properties, reach out directly at [email protected] to learn how proper network design can transform your guest experience.
EnGenius ECW520: Bridging Enterprise Wi-Fi 7 Power with SMB Affordability
COSTA MESA, Calif., July 16, 2025 — EnGenius Technologies Inc., a global leader in advanced connectivity and cloud-managed networking solutions, is pleased to announce the release of the ECW520, the latest addition to its Wi-Fi 7 portfolio. Engineered to provide enterprise-grade wireless performance at a highly cost-effective price point, the ECW520 is designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with next-generation connectivity—without the traditional enterprise cost
EnGenius ECW520: High-Performance Wi-Fi 7, Optimized for SMBsPowered by the Qualcomm® Networking Pro 1220 Wi-Fi 7 platform, the ECW520 delivers robust tri-band 2x2x2 performance with combined throughput capabilities of up to 10.8 Gbps. At an MSRP of $189, the ECW520 redefines value in the wireless networking space, offering a professional-grade solution for IT professionals, managed service providers (MSPs), and integrators seeking high-capacity, reliable connectivity for SMB deployments.
The ECW520 is equipped with essential features including:
• License-free EnGenius Cloud management for centralized visibility and control. • Mobile-first provisioning via the EnGenius Cloud To-Go app. • Advanced security protocols with WPA3 Enterprise support. • An industry-leading 5-year warranty that underscores long-term reliability.
ECW520 incorporates the latest Wi-Fi 7 innovations, including:
• 320 MHz and 240 MHz channel widths, 4096-QAM, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO) to enhance throughput, reduce latency, and improve spectrum efficiency. • Multi-RU puncturing to optimize channel utilization in congested environments. • A 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet interface with PoE+ support and a maximum power consumption of just 21W, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure. • Backward compatibility with legacy Wi-Fi standards, simplifying transitions from older networks.
This combination of technical sophistication and affordability makes the ECW520 an ideal solution for high-density environments such as multi-family, educational institutions, hospitality, and professional office settings.
Operational Efficiency Through Cloud-Driven Simplicity
Through integration with the EnGenius Cloud platform, the ECW520 enables IT teams to monitor, configure, and troubleshoot networks remotely and at scale—without ongoing licensing fees. Its zero-touch provisioning and intuitive interface significantly reduce deployment time and operational complexity.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• Cost-Effective Enterprise Performance: Brings Wi-Fi 7 to SMBs at a disruptive price point. • Comprehensive Cloud Management: Remote visibility, control, and automation from anywhere. • Streamlined Deployment: Quick setup via Cloud To-Go app in under five minutes. • Secure and Scalable: WPA3 Enterprise Encryption, multi-AP cloud scalability. • Installation Flexibility: Includes click-and-twist mounting system and Kensington lock slot. • Extended Product Assurance: Backed by a limited 5-year warranty.
With the ECW520, EnGenius is lowering the barrier to entry for Wi-Fi 7. This solution is the culmination of our commitment to providing high-performance, secure, and scalable wireless infrastructure that aligns with the financial realities of modern SMBs and their technology partners.
— Roger Liu, EVP at EnGenius Technologies
Availability
The ECW520 will be available from EnGenius authorized resellers and distribution partners by the end of July. For additional product specifications and purchasing information, visit: ECW520 – High Performance Wi-Fi 7
About EnGenius
EnGenius Technologies Inc. is an industry leader in secure, cloud-driven networking solutions for enterprise and SMB environments. With over 25 years of innovation, EnGenius enables organizations to build smart, scalable, and easily managed networks with best-in-class total cost of ownership (TCO).
Aprecomm continues to gain momentum in Latin America by adding three new customers—BCD, IABOT, and Ingenio Networks—and now has over 50 broadband service provider partners that depend on its CPE management and customer experience software.
Bangalore, India – July 17, 2025: Today, Aprecomm, the intuitive, self-healing network and customer experience platform provider, announced that it has surpassed a significant milestone of 50 customers, adding Latin American managed service providers BCD, IABOT, and Ingenio Networks to its rapidly growing global customer base.
BCD will implement Aprecomm’s entire range of solutions, including WiFi optimization software, across its broadband services network and resell these services to providers throughout Latin America. Aprecomm’s software will be fully integrated into BCD’s gateways, supplied by Pulse Networks, and deployed to customers by the end of the year.
“We’re excited to deploy Aprecomm’s solution and immediately enhance our approach to customer support and experience through the power of AI,” said Nicolas Molinari, Director of Sales and Marketing at BCD. “We are in an era where customers prioritize performance and service reliability over price, and we must embrace the latest technology to enable our service provider partners to fulfil their promise of an exceptional customer experience.”
Thanks to Aprecomm’s ease of integration, which significantly reduces time-to-market, IABOT—a provider of AI customer care automation services in Colombia—will implement Aprecomm’s cloud-based customer service solutions in the third quarter of this year.
“We chose Aprecomm’s AI tools to help our customers improve user experience and increase the efficiency of their technical support teams by automating key processes,” said Ronal Jamid Bohorquez, CEO & Founder of IABOT. “A single dashboard offers complete network visibility, access to real-time data and analytics, and the ability to detect and resolve issues proactively—now we can provide a more agile, accurate, and memorable support experience.”
“We are excited to share these new customer wins as we reach a significant milestone of over 50 global service provider partners,” said Pramod Gummaraj, Founder & CEO, Aprecomm. “In the 12 months since launching our customer experience solutions worldwide, we have formed partnerships with major tech companies including Nokia, Qualcomm, and Edgecore Networks, along with gaining numerous new customers; the additions of BCD, IABOT, and Ingenio Networks create further momentum for our company in Latin America as we continue our rapid growth.”
Aprecomm’s CX suite serves both residential and business subscribers, helping broadband service providers (BSPs) enhance their connectivity strategies. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and exclusive quality of experience algorithms, Aprecomm is leading the way toward zero-touch networks.
Aprecomm adopts a self-healing approach to managed WiFi, adjusting the network to accommodate the unique needs of each user and the performance of every application. Advanced analytics and automated support tools provide access to invaluable customer insight and data, enabling service providers to monitor end-to-end network performance in real-time. Aprecomm’s CX suite is field-proven[1] to enhance subscriber satisfaction and reduce operational costs. Aprecomm recently secured Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Award for Innovation. Learn more here.
Data is the currency of modern workloads, from AI to analytics and more. Based on a recent industry report, the global data center market is expected to grow to 1,008.65 billion US dollars (USD) by 2034, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.24 percent from 2025 to 2034.[1] It’s no surprise then that most businesses are moving quickly to keep up with this demand by updating their servers with modern processors, memory, and storage.
If you’re one of those organizations, don’t shortchange your network infrastructure in your digital transformation journey. Today, enterprise-generated data is created and processed across both traditional centralized data centers and the cloud, which means your network adapters could become a bottleneck if they aren’t equipped to handle low-latency, distributed computing needs. Performance is no longer the only factor to consider. With so much data crossing your networking threshold, scalability, reliability, and security are paramount. And of course, you need to think about the bottom line, especially when you’re tasked to do more with less.
Taking these challenges into account, the following five key connectivity considerations, along with readily available solutions, can help you achieve your data center optimization objectives.
1. Achieving consistent, low-latency performance
Despite the rise of AI, the demand for high-performance data centers is mainly driven by other causes, including growing data volumes, increasingly complex enterprise applications, and the continued growth of cloud computing. These factors, along with ongoing digital transformation initiatives, demonstrate the need for robust infrastructure that can support demanding initiatives beyond those associated solely with advanced AI. To address these demanding workloads, you can deploy servers built on advanced CPUs, like Intel® Xeon® 6 processors. But how do you also ensure your network infrastructure is up to par?
Pairing servers built on modern processors with high-performance network adapters and efficient network protocols can help optimize quality of service (QoS) for fast, reliable Ethernet connectivity. With network adapters that excel in minimizing latency, you can ensure the consistent, reliable performance needed for your demanding applications.
Another way to boost performance is to use Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) to reduce work handled by the processor. RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) v2 and Internet Wide Area RDMA Protocol (iWARP) can help offload tasks from the CPU during data transfers between systems.[2]
2. Ensuring reliability and compatibility
Don’t let your networking infrastructure be the weakest link in your data center. You could deploy the most reliable servers on the market and still waste valuable time and money troubleshooting downtime if your network adapters aren’t built to keep up.
The same goes for compatibility. Network adapters that can’t interoperate with previous-generation adapters or the rest of your infrastructure can inevitably lead to more costly downtime, troubleshooting, and headaches. This is particularly true for infrastructure modernization, which can be complex and disruptive if your adapter software drivers are not compatible with your existing prior-generation devices.
A better approach would be to deploy adapters with dependable failover mechanisms and other features that help ensure your network can handle disruptions without significantly impacting business-critical workloads.
You can also save yourself hours of planning, troubleshooting, and compromising by choosing solutions that come with validation, assuring comprehensive interoperability across a broad ecosystem of servers and switches. The Intel® Ethernet E830 and E610 Controllers and Network Adapters provide those benefits because they are rigorously tested for interoperability and compatibility, with extensive conformance testing and comprehensive operating system support. Additionally, both adapters offer software drivers with backward compatibility to enable consistent deployment across product generations.
3. Improving scalability and flexibility
With the explosion of data and the rapid growth of evolving technologies like 5G Virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN), you need a network infrastructure that can meet your needs today and into the future with scalability and flexibility. For example, if your infrastructure can’t scale efficiently, you might run into performance and latency bottlenecks as you try to roll out new applications and services. Without flexibility, you could find yourself reconfiguring and redeploying adapters every time you need to adjust your infrastructure to meet changing needs.
Consider the flexibility and cost savings offered by the higher port density of the Intel Ethernet family of controllers and network adapters. For example, the Intel Ethernet E830 Network Adapter offers a wide variety of configuration choices, including 1 x 200 gigabit Ethernet (GbE), 2 x 100GbE, 8 x 25GbE, 8 x 10GbE, 2 x 25GbE, 2 x 10GbE, and 2 x 1GbE ports in a single adapter. You can use the Ethernet Port Configuration Tool (EPCT) to reconfigure the number of ports and port speeds as often as needed without revalidation, which simplifies port management. Higher port density on one adapter reduces hardware costs compared to buying multiple lower-density adapters. That’s a big advantage over other network adapters with lower port densities and more complex management schemes.
4. Strengthening security
You could deploy the industry’s highest-performing and most flexible network adapters but still regret your decision if those adapters open the door to security breaches. Loss of data or confidential information could cost your business dearly from remediation costs, downtime, and damage to your reputation. Look for network adapters that support modern cryptographic security features and a hardware root of trust that adds resilient protection against supply-chain attacks, unauthorized access, and cyberattacks.
The Intel Ethernet E830 and E610 Controllers and Network Adapters, for example, both meet Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-3 Level 1 requirements and support secure boot and secure firmware updates compliant with Commercial National Security Algorithm (CNSA) 1.0 to provide resilient protection against unauthorized access and cyberattacks. They also offer device and firmware attestation, which protects firmware using a verifiable certificate chain and security-enabled measurement communication to help protect businesses from supply-chain attacks.
5. Improving total cost of ownership (TCO)
Performance, power consumption, and cooling costs all add up over time. According to a Goldman Sachs report, power demand from data centers is projected to increase by 50 percent by 2027, and by as much as 165 percent by the end of the decade.[3] If your data center infrastructure doesn’t operate as an integrated, well-oiled machine, you might see your overall operating costs rise precipitously, regardless of how low your initial capital costs were.
Efficiency in data center deployments is increasingly driving down costs. Features like high port-density hardware minimize initial capital expenditures (CapEx) by requiring fewer units to achieve the same levels of connectivity. In addition, selecting components with low power consumption directly curtails ongoing operating expenses (OpEx). Robust manageability and tools such as EPCT not only streamline management but also contribute to lower OpEx. The synergy of pairing these efficient network adapters with appropriately scaled servers is key to unlocking a lower total cost of ownership (TCO).[4]
Meeting data center demands with Intel Ethernet
The Intel Ethernet family of controllers and network adapters helps businesses achieve their digital transformation goals by offering high performance with low-latency data transfer between systems. That means your data center is ready to take on demanding workloads without breaking a sweat.
Need flexibility? The Intel Ethernet E830 and E610 Controllers and Network Adapters offer scalable architectures, comprehensive security and manageability features, small form factors, and a broad range of port-configuration options. Intel Ethernet E830 Network Adapters, with 200 Gbps maximum throughput and broad port density that includes the unique 8 x 25GbE configuration, are ideal for optimized, higher bandwidth data-plane operations. Intel Ethernet E610 Network Adapters provide industry-leading power efficiency, the latest advancements in 10GBASE-T connectivity, and comprehensive manageability features for control plane networking.
With both adapters, you can combine flexibility, simplified management, efficiency, interoperability, and strong security to achieve exceptional performance and a lower TCO in your data center.
The path to optimization
Navigating the complexities of data center optimization requires a holistic approach. By keeping these five key considerations at the forefront of your strategy, you can build a more agile, efficient, and cost-effective data center that not only meets your current business needs, but that also lays a strong foundation for future growth and innovation. The journey to an optimized data center is an ongoing one, but with these considerations as your guide, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate the path to success.
