Wireless connectivity defines the user experience for much of the technology we rely on every day, whether we’re logging into work from a home office, sharing content from our favorite streaming platform or swiping our phones at the grocery checkout line. The healthcare industry is no different and each year spends billions on wireless medical devices that perform essential clinical functions such as patient monitoring, infusion and diagnosis.
The medical field is conservative by nature. Nevertheless, it has excelled at designing wireless solutions to meet a range of use cases, from neonatal vital signs monitoring to a growing geriatric population in need of wearable and implantable devices. The outcomes are remarkable in their ability to improve the quality of patient care. However, embedding Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi components to accurately track glucose levels or securely transmit real-time patient health data to a nursing station is a complex task that requires core wireless engineering expertise that device makers may not possess.
This lack of know-how can create a blind spot in which med-tech companies may inadvertently neglect to adequately test their wireless devices as they graduate from a concept in the lab to the volume production line. The oversight can lead to device under-performance in which patients may experience poor connections and delays in clinical notifications. In the worst cases, devices may fail, which for manufacturers can trigger product recalls, compliance violations and an erosion of customer trust.
With adoption rates rising, the wireless technology landscape is increasingly complicated to manage as it moves from discrete and comparatively simplistic electronic components to highly integrated modules housing multiple wireless protocols such as 5G cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® Low Energy.
Khushboo Kalyani is a LitePoint Product Manager responsible for wireless connectivity and cellular test systems. She addressed a series of questions that medical device manufacturers should be asking as they prepare test beds for their wireless products.
Which wireless technology is best suited to my product?
Khushboo: The choice depends on how much data needs to be transferred, how swiftly and over what distance. Medical devices carrying large data volumes that require reliable, always-on connections may be better suited to Wi-Fi. These include insulin pumps and devices for monitoring blood pressure and heart rate. Others, like blood glucose monitors and pulse oximeters, transmit small amounts of data just a few times a day and may be better candidates for Bluetooth.
Cost is another important consideration, with Bluetooth modules generally adding less to bill of materials budgets than Wi-Fi or cellular modules. Designers should also familiarize themselves with compliance and regulatory requirements that may influence their connectivity decisions.
What are the different stages of wireless test and how do they differ?
Khushboo: During R&D and design verification testing, the focus typically is on validating fundamental RF parameters. These include power output, receive sensitivity and Error Vector Magnitude across different frequency bands of operation.
During quality and assurance testing, the focus shifts to the user experience. This includes validating performance across real-world use cases and conducting co-existence and over-the-air (OTA) interference testing to determine if the product will perform well in the field. It’s important to test full parametric performance and not just rely on go/no go tests that only indicate if the device is functional.
Production testing requires an optimum balance of quality and cost economics. That means checking the device’s bare minimum functional performance and then testing multiple devices simultaneously to reduce the cost of test and expedite time to market.
There are two common denominators that cut across these different test stages. The first is hardware test equipment that is capable of scaling from lab to manufacturing. The second is a user-friendly yet advanced automated software tool that reduces RF testing overhead to minimize test-suite development and design and execution times.
What is the best way to comprehensively test wireless performance?
Khushboo: As you progress through the product development cycle, what you test and the way you test will vary. When designing a product from scratch, for example, it’s important to measure the performance of the RF transceiver in isolation to ensure it meets design specifications. Once the device is validated, it must be tested in its entirety. Real-world scenario testing entails attaching the device antenna and casing to ensure the final hardware and software are not impacting wireless performance.
Can testing help ensure patient data accuracy?
Khushboo: Hospitals and home environments can be crowded RF spaces, with multiple devices operating at similar frequencies. Interference can lead to dropped signals, corrupt data or incomplete transmissions. Even a small percentage of lost or distorted data can undermine the reliability of clinical decisions.
Interference testing that measures device sensitivity, Packet Error Rate (PER) and Bit Error Rate (BER) can indicate how often transmissions are corrupted under different conditions. Some throughput tests can also identify design flaws by measuring data transfer rates between devices on a wireless network.
Should I use an off-the-shelf RF module or design-in a chipset technology?
Khushboo: When you buy off the shelf, you typically don’t have access to the wireless chipset and controls for testing. That means you need to use the command provided by the module vendor, write your own software or rely on a test vendor like LitePoint, which has a test methodology set-up to quickly validate performance.
The choice is contingent on two factors:
Time to market: Off-the-shelf modules can be expensive but often reduce development time, as they come pre-certified and pre-calibrated. Generally, that eliminates time spent working with regulatory labs for compliance testing. On the other hand, commissioning a chipset design means working extensively with the chipset supplier to ensure seamless integration into your product. This can be a complicated, time-consuming process that adds overhead to the design process.
Form factor: Chipset-based designs offer better control over the end-device form factor by accommodating smaller, compact designs compared to off-the-shelf modules.
Whether you design your chipset or buy an off-the-shelf module, LitePoint provides automation software through the IQfact+ tool that supports the gamut of chipset-specific test packages and can be used out of the box.
Are there additional test considerations when I move into high-volume device production?
Khushboo: Many medical devices sell in the hundreds of thousands or even millions of units, so the ability to scale testing is an important step for accurately determining device yield. Just as importantly, designers want to make sure they aren’t incorrectly failing good units and/or passing bad units. An inaccurate test is as harmful as no test at all.
How can device makers better manage test costs?
Khushboo: If manufacturing volumes are high and test costs are rising, you should consider a cost-of-test analysis, which includes single-test and multi-test options. This can help manufacturers reduce costs and expedite time to market by determining how much time it takes to test one device as a percentage of overall capital equipment costs compared to how long it takes to test multiple devices in parallel.
What would you like medical device manufacturers to remember on their development journey?
Khushboo: It’s clear that the healthcare community is committed to discovering and delivering wireless device technology to improve patient outcomes. LitePoint has helped hundreds of customers successfully launch wireless products over more than 25 years by adapting a combination of hardware and software test automation tools to a range of applications. If there is one word of advice I can share, it’s that accurate, repeatable, scalable testing is a key step in achieving that highest level of care.
ANAHEIM, California (May 13, 2025) Zyxel Networks, a leader in delivering secure, AI- and cloud-powered business and home networking solutions, today announced the launch of XGS1935 Series Lite-L3 Smart Managed Switches, an eco-friendly portfolio of high-speed networking solutions that provide hassle-free, affordable 10GbE migration and high-performance switching technology for small- and medium-sized businesses.
Ideal for growing businesses, the 28- and 52-Gigabit port XGS1935 Series switches, which are replacing Zyxel’s popular XGS1930 Series switches, deliver Gigabit connectivity to the desktop and provide 10GbE connectivity to the core to ensure network efficiency and continuous business productivity. Featuring a smart fan that offers near-silent operation, the eco-friendly switches boast improvements in energy efficiency and carbon emission reductions while providing hassle-free and affordable 10GbE migration.
Benefits and Features of XGS1935 Series Lite-L3 Smart Managed Switches
Flexible, Scalable Networking – In addition to 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, XGS1935 Series switches are equipped with four 10GbE SFP+ uplinks which eliminate network bottlenecks and make them affordable solutions for upgrading wired networks.
Simple, Cloud-Based Management – NebulaFlex technology enables users to easily switch network management modes between standalone and the license-free Nebula cloud-management platform. The intuitive GUI gives users access to the full feature set and all configuration options of XGS1935 Series switches including enhanced QoS, Link Aggregation, IPv6, and IPv4/IPv6 Layer 3 static routing without needing to learn complex command line interface (CLI). Nebula Control Center enables users to manage XGS1935 Series switches and all Zyxel products, including access points, switches, security firewalls, and 5G/LTE mobile routers, via the cloud without the need for additional software or a hardware controller.
Power-over-Ethernet Simplifies Device Deployment – XGS1935-28HP/52HP switches support IEEE 802.3at PoE+ standards, offering 30W per port and a 375W power budget to deliver power and data through a single cable to simplify the deployment of connected devices such as surveillance systems, access control systems, and wireless access points. The default consumption mode allows delivery of only the actual power required by devices connected to the switch to enhance business ROI.
Eco-Conscious Innovation – XGS1935 Series switches are built with a more compact chassis which reduces packaging by up to 36 percent and weight by up to 22 percent, compared to the previous XGS1930 series. These efforts result in a 58% increase in units per pallet and an estimated 18.84 percent reduction in carbon emissions.
The Zyxel XGS1935 Series Lite-L3 Smart Managed Switches are available in four models, including 28- and 52-port PoE and non-PoE options:
* Prices subject to change without advance notice.
“XGS1935 Series switches provide growing small- and medium-sized businesses with affordable solutions that enable them to upgrade their wired networks to 10GbE technology to support the faster speeds required by an increasing number of connected devices and bandwidth-intensive network applications,” stated Tri Nguyen, Channel Sales and Product Manager at Zyxel Networks. “The new switches offer a critical combination of simple, flexible management, high performance, eco-friendly design, and affordability that removes many barriers for small businesses that need to upgrading their networks.”
Zyxel Networks XGS1935 Series Lite-L3 Smart Managed Switches carry limited lifetime warranties and are available now through Amazon and the Zyxel Store. XGS1935 Series switches are also available through Zyxel Authorized Distributors: D&H, IngramMicro, TD Synnex, Target, and Wav, Zyxel Authorized VARs and MSPs, and other leading e-tailers.
Zyxel Networks is a technology provider with over 30 years of experience, specializing in delivering solutions for small to medium-sized businesses and the enterprise-edge in partnership with VARs, MSPs and System Integrators. We enable network professionals to connect and protect organizations with greater ease by bringing together intuitive, scalable and secure cloud management with a complete portfolio of network devices.
Need faster, more reliable WiFi but don’t have the budget for high-end gear? Zyxel’s new WiFi 7 access points, WBE510D and WBE630S, are built to deliver next-gen speed and performance without the enterprise price tag. Whether you’re managing client sites or upgrading your business network, these APs give you the power to support modern workloads like video calls, cloud apps, and remote teams, without overspending or overcomplicating things.
Blazing Fast. Built to Scale.
WBE510D (BE6500) – Up to 6.5 Gbps with dual-band flexibility and smart mounting options. Perfect for offices, retail, or branch networks.
WBE630S (BE12300) – Up to 12.3 Gbps with smart antenna technology that adapts to your space for stronger coverage. Ideal for high-density or high-demand environments.
Both models are optimized for things like video conferencing, remote work, cloud apps, and even AR/VR — without lag or dropouts.
Easy to Manage. Ready to Grow.
Zyxel’s Nebula Flex Pro lets you remotely monitor and manage these access points. Whether you support multiple client sites or just want to avoid on-site setups, it’s a lifesaver. And thanks to BandFlex, you can configure either 5GHz or 6GHz coverage depending on your network needs, making them the most economical choices for extending coverage – guaranteeing optimal performance.
Zyxel’s WBE510D and WBE630S perfectly balance high performance and cost-efficiency. Whether scaling your network, supporting a hybrid workforce, or simply looking to upgrade without overspending, these APs deliver the speed, reliability, and flexibility your business needs.
April 30, 2025 – SAN JOSE, Calif. – NETGEAR® Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), a global leader in intelligent networking solutions designed to power extraordinary experiences, today unveiled a bold new vision to meet the growing business demand for seamless, scalable, and secure connectivity. NETGEAR for Business is evolving its mission to serve small to medium enterprises by sharpening its focus on delivering next-generation networking solutions that provide simplicity, reliability and cost-effectiveness without compromising on the proven expertise and innovation for which NETGEAR is known.
“For nearly 30 years, NETGEAR has been the trusted force behind the world’s most critical connections—powering businesses, ideas, and experiences across the globe. But the business world is evolving quickly and so are we. Networking is no longer just about being online; it’s about leveraging that connection to drive innovation, collaboration and experiences,” said CJ Prober, NETGEAR CEO. “In this next era of NETGEAR we’re stripping away complexity, removing friction, and reimagining what business networking can be so that our customers don’t just keep up with change, they lead it.”
Revolutionizing Business Connectivity
At the helm of this evolution is NETGEAR for Business President and GM Pramod Badjate, an industry leader with deep expertise in networking with experience at Arista, Ruckus, and Cisco. Since joining nine months ago, Badjate has been driving a strategic repositioning to make NETGEAR the go-to partner for small and medium enterprises facing increasing digital demands. NETGEAR has experienced rapid growth in this segment, with over 15% revenue expansion last quarter and double-digit growth forecasted for 2025.
Badjate is directing significant investment in product and technology innovations while building a high-caliber team across all functions to ensure NETGEAR meets the needs of its customers while making the business relationship exceptionally easy. Over the next three years, the company plans to accelerate its investment in R&D to enhance its current business offerings. The first key milestone is the acquisition of VAAG Systems, a creator of cutting-edge embedded and cloud software solutions based in Chennai India. This investment allows NETGEAR to accelerate the in-sourcing of a software development capability and this team will form the foundation of NETGEAR’s new Chennai-based Software Development Center. This new team brings a wealth of industry expertise with experience from companies such as Qualcomm, HP, Cisco and MaxLinear and will focus on leveraging AI to simplify networking for the small and medium enterprise.
Each new development or addition follows a clear mandate: help businesses escape clunky, fragmented networks that lack support or bloated, overpriced systems packed with features they don’t need.
“Current networking solutions don’t meet the needs of small and medium enterprises. They’re stuck with either complex, overpriced systems meant for larger companies or fragmented solutions that don’t integrate well and lack proper support,” said Badjate. “We’re changing that, offering an integrated solution that is much easier to deploy and manage for MSPs and small IT departments alike. We acknowledge the criticality of networking for these businesses and do not compromise on reliability and support. ”
NETGEAR AV: A Future Built on AV-over-IP
NETGEAR Business is also a pioneer in AV-over-IP technology, helping businesses, customers, and employees power and connect to extraordinary experiences. Recognizing the surge in demand for seamless video integration, the AV division has built a robust ecosystem of more than 400 industry partners, supported by a portfolio of preconfigured solutions, cutting-edge design services, and ongoing education. Under Badjate’s leadership, this high-growth segment will expand its offerings in commercial, broadcast and residential AV, cementing NETGEAR’s role at the intersection of AV and IT.
“From concert halls and command & control centers to stadiums and boardrooms, NETGEAR AV powers the world’s most impactful audio-visual experiences,” said Badjate. “There has never been a more exciting time to be a partner or customer of NETGEAR. We are delivering plug and play AV solutions that just work by deleting the complexity of an AV over IP network. Our partners, in turn, realize huge savings in labor costs compared to traditional solutions.”
In the coming months, NETGEAR will continue to unveil new products, programs, and partnerships designed to push the boundaries of innovation, ensuring that the company’s business customers stay ahead of the curve with AI-driven advancements, seamless scalability and cutting-edge solutions.
The total number of IoT devices is expected to reach 30-40 billion units globally by 2030. Historically, the IoT has been dominated by low-power wireless technologies including Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth Low Energy (LE). These are light-weight protocols that offer the level of energy-efficiency required by small, resource-constrained, and battery-operated IoT devices.
However, the rapid evolution of Wi-Fi 6, the most energy-efficient generation of the protocol, is quickly closing the power-consumption gap with the traditional low-power IoT protocols and becoming a viable option for the IoT. Silicon Labs’ SiWx917 ultra-low-power Wi-Fi 6 wireless MCU has been tested to enable multi-year battery life on IoT devices, further proving the case for Wi-Fi’s growth in the IoT space. However, IoT is more than just low power consumption. This blog explains the typical characteristics of the IoT-optimized Wi-Fi and how device makers can optimize Wi-Fi for their IoT devices.
Requirements for Modern Wi-Fi IoT Devices
For IoT device makers, power consumption has been the most complicated design challenge in Wi-Fi. Modern IoT devices and smart appliances are tasked to run increasingly sophisticated applications in smart homes, building automation, hospitals, enterprises, and industrial environments. They’re collecting data from many types of sensors, executing advanced computation locally, connecting to the cloud over multiple protocols, and communicating fluently with various ecosystems. IoT devices need to run advanced security algorithms to keep users safe while also inferencing vast amounts of data through machine learning algorithms (ML) to detect patterns and anomalies. During their multi-year operational lifetime, IoT devices also require ample memory capacity to accommodate frequent software and security over-the-air (OTA) updates.
Consequently, when designing Wi-Fi IoT devices, manufacturers need to recalibrate their perspective on optimizing Wi-Fi for IoT. It’s not only about minimizing power consumption, but also about implementing all the advanced capabilities such as compute, memory, security, AI/ML, ecosystems, and peripherals on compact form-factors and scarce resources of IoT devices while adhering to tight energy regulations.
SiWx917 is the Most Optimized IoT Wi-Fi Connectivity Solution
Silicon Labs’ SiWx917 was built for IoT from the ground up. It’s the most IoT-optimized Wi-Fi solution in the market, comprising a comprehensive ultra-low-power wireless MCU with all the crucial elements of IoT within a footprint of 7×7 mm.
Ultra-Low-Power for Cloud Connected Sleep Mode
Wi-Fi IoT devices such as smart locks, switches, security cameras, and sensors spend most of their time in a connected sleep mode – i.e., sleeping while being associated to the Wi-Fi access point (AP) and connected to the cloud. The periods of active communication typically last just seconds after which the device resorts back to the connected sleep mode. Due to the very “sleepy” IoT duty-cycle, the connected sleep is the most critical factor affecting device’s power consumption and battery life.
SiWx917 features the lowest Wi-Fi 6 power consumption for cloud-connected sleep mode in its class, only 22µA. Its combined system power consumption for Wi-Fi 6 connected sleep mode with the application MCU in sleep is just 37µA.
The sheer power-efficiency of the SiWx917 solves the main design challenge for device makers: long battery life and low standby current consumption. In fact, an independent testing provider, Novus Labs, estimated that SiWx917 can enable smart locks to reach a 5-year battery life with four AA batteries with a capacity of 3000mAh.
Wi-Fi IoT Frequency Band
The home is a challenging RF-environment for Wi-Fi product developers due to reflecting surfaces and signal attenuating obstacles such as concrete walls. SiWx917 uses the IoT-friendly 2.4 GHz frequency band to deliver energy-efficient, long-range indoor Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with effective wall penetration and high bandwidth.
Dual-Processor Architecture
The dual-core processor architecture with a powerful application MCU and network wireless processor (NWP) always maximizes performance and efficiency in both sides. The NWP also runs the IP-networking stack and security engine offloading these tasks from the application MCU, and allowing it to sleep while the NWP handles all network protocol traffic and collects sensor data.
Edge Computing
The SiWx917 is a fully-integrated edge computing platform including an application MCU, large memory, a rich set of peripherals, ADC, Sensor Hub, DCDC converter, high GPIO count, security engine, an AI/ML accelerator, and much more, allowing manufacturers to squeeze every last drop of efficiency out of its compact 7x7mm footprint.
Ultra-Low-Power Peripherals
The ultra-low-power (ULP) peripherals are a crucial element of the low-power capabilities of SiWx917. They enable sensor data collection while the application MCU and NWP are sleeping, saving considerable amounts of energy.
Large Memory
Wi-Fi IoT devices and smart appliances need to run ever more advanced applications and endure years of operational lifetime on the field. During this time, they will receive frequent software and security updates. The SiWx917 features the largest SRAM, PSRAM, and Flash memory configuration in its category, giving device makers more space for the application, OTA updates, wireless stacks, Matter, and future code growth.
Matter Protocol Support
The Matter protocol is the de-facto application layer technology aggregating the most popular smart home ecosystems such as Amazon, Apple, Google, and Samsung under a single umbrella. The SiWx917 offers a single-chip Matter support and pre-certified Bluetooth LE for fast integration to popular ecosystems, significantly reducing development and testing work for the device makers.
RF-Certified Modules
Competition in the Wi-Fi IoT market is intense, yet Wi-Fi involves a complicated and time-consuming certification and testing, impacting time to revenue. To speed up Wi-Fi antenna design and RF certifications, SiWx917Y modules integrate antenna (or RF-pin), 40MHz crystal, and worldwide RF-certifications in a 16x21mm PCB package, reducing development and BoM sourcing costs and accelerating development time radically.
Learn More About IoT-Optimized Wi-Fi
Silicon Labs provides you with the most IoT-optimized Wi-Fi solutions, integrating all the capabilities of modern IoT into a single package while maximizing battery life and minimizing standby current for smart devices. Click below to learn more about our IoT-optimized Wi-Fi solutions and get a low-power Wi-Fi whitepaper and power optimization examples for six IoT devices.
Greensboro, NC, May 13, 2025 – Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced the expansion of its QPG6200 portfolio with three new Matter systems-on-chips (SoCs). This expanded product lineup features ultra-low power consumption and Qorvo’s unique ConcurrentConnect™ technology to deliver robust multi-protocol capabilities and seamless interoperability for smart home, industrial automation and IoT markets.
Built on the previously announced QPG6200L SoC, now in production with leading smart home OEMs, this expanded SoC family shares an energy-efficient architecture and ConcurrentConnect technology for truly concurrent Matter (over Thread), Zigbee and Bluetooth® Low Energy operation. A compact QFN40 package delivers up to 20 dBm Tx output power, supporting a broad range of high-performance smart home applications. This unified platform ensures efficient, reliable multi-protocol connectivity across the entire portfolio.
“We’re thrilled to extend our Matter offering with a full family of QPG6200 solutions,” said Marc Pegulu, vice president and general manager of Connectivity Systems at Qorvo. “With this expanded portfolio, we deliver solutions that span a full range of connected home devices – including gateways and sensors – that maximize performance and accelerate time-to-market for our customers.”
The full QPG6200 family offers software configurable transmit power for global regulatory compliance. Each variant is optimized to minimize power consumption, ensuring best-in-class energy efficiency for a broad range of applications like battery-powered and energy-harvesting designs. All variants deliver next-generation Matter capabilities, built-in security and ultra-low power operation. The table below highlights key differences:
The QPG6200L development kit is available now, with the full family going into production in the third quarter of this year. For more information about ConcurrentConnect technology and Qorvo’s innovative, ultra-low-power wireless data communication controllers, visit Qorvo’s low-power IoT solutions page.
About Qorvo
Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers’ most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including automotive, consumer, defense & aerospace, industrial & enterprise, infrastructure and mobile. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.
Traditional network metrics no longer tell the full story. The real indicator of network performance has pivoted from Quality of Service (QoS)metrics to Quality of Experience (QoE) metrics, as the end-user perception of network performance takes centre stage.
Our latest white paper, Beyond QoS: Why QoE is the Future of Internet Performance Monitoring, explores the paradigm shift to QoE metrics and how it’s revolutionising network performance monitoring.
Inside this resource, discover why QoE is becoming the new gold standard in delivering customer experience. Also learn:
Why traditional QoS metrics fall short as performance evaluation tools
How QoE serves as a powerful differentiating value proposition
How Aprecomm’s QoE algorithm blends multiple data points to provide the actual measure of customer experience
How Agentic AI supports QoE through autonomous, self-healing, intuitive networks
Discover how forward-thinking organizations are using out-of-the-box thinking to optimize network environments and build QoE frameworks that prioritize the end-user experience above all else.
Take the first step toward intelligent QoE-driven networks.
Industry leader Philippe Alcaras, former CEO of Airties, has joined Aprecomm as an advisor, bringing unparalleled knowledge and experience to guide its leadership team.
Bangalore, India – April 29, 2025: Today, Aprecomm, the intuitive network and customer experience platform provider, announced a major coup by appointing former Airties CEO and highly experienced telecom leader Philippe Alcaras as an advisor. Presiding over Airties during a time of substantial growth, when the company expanded its footprint into new markets, Philippe brings the experience and business acumen necessary to support and advise Aprecomm’s Executive Team as global demand for its AI-driven customer experience (CX) platform continues to grow at pace.
“Aprecomm has already secured over 20% of the Indian fixed broadband market and is supplying close to 50 service providers with its customer experience optimization software,” said Philippe Alcaras, Aprecomm’s latest advisor. “With the penetration of managed WiFi estimated at only 15-30% globally [1], Aprecomm has a huge opportunity to disrupt the market with its AI data-driven approach and fast speed to market—I’m excited to join Pramod and his Team and support this high-growth phase.”
Among several key focus areas, Philippe will bring extensive experience to help guide the company’s positioning and narrative for investor outreach and fundraising initiatives, support engagement with strategic customers and partnerships, and provide ongoing input and feedback on corporate governance, product strategy, and roadmap development.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Philippe, who will provide his expertise and advice to the Company during our next growth phase,” said Pramod Gummaraj, Founder & CEO, Aprecomm. “Philippe’s knowledge will be invaluable as we continue to disrupt the industry, helping service providers harness AI’s power to serve their subscribers better, bringing joy to online experiences while achieving significant operational savings through our intuitive and self-healing approach to network management.”
Serving both residential and business subscribers, Aprecomm’s CX suite helps broadband service providers (BSPs) transform their connectivity approaches. By utilizing sophisticated artificial intelligence, including a unique quality of experience algorithm, Aprecomm is paving the way for intuitive zero-touch networks. Aprecomm adopts a self-optimizing and self-healing approach to managed WiFi, adjusting the network to accommodate the unique needs of each user and the application they are using. Aprecomm’s advanced analytics and automated support tools provide access to real-time data, enabling service providers to monitor end-to-end network performance. Its CX suite is field-proven [2] for enhancing subscriber satisfaction and reducing operational costs.
Based in Dubai (UAE), Philippe Alcaras holds non-executive positions as Chairman of OnRobot (Odense, Denmark), Chair of the Advisory Board at Vianeos (Paris, Dubai), and Board Member at S3 Connected Health (Dublin). From 2012 to 2022, Philippe was the CEO of Airties, leading the company to become a global leader in home network WiFi performance. He also served as the General Manager of Philips Home Networks, CEO of Nagra France, and General Manager of Digital TV Devices at Vantiva. Philippe graduated with an MBA from KEDGE (Marseille) and is certified as an INSEAD International Director.
Bringing ultra-fast, mainstream connectivity to compute and consumer electronics
As homes became more connected with Smart TVs, appliances, speakers and more, the demand for high-performance connectivity grew across a wider range of devices. Consumers now expect their devices to handle the higher speeds and lower latency that Wi-Fi 7 brings.
Earlier this year, Qualcomm FastConnect 7700 mobile connectivity system brought Wi-Fi 7 to mainstream smartphones, accelerating the ubiquity of Wi-Fi 7. Now, FastConnect C7700 completes Qualcomm Technologies’ Wi-Fi 7 portfolio by extending mainstream Wi-Fi 7 into compute and consumer electronic applications.
Historically, Wi-Fi 7 has been a key component in premium tier devices. The expanded portfolio increases the accessibility of Wi-Fi 7 for both manufacturers and consumers. Our Wi-Fi 7 systems tap into wider 320MHz channels, which means higher speeds, lower latency and better performance farther from your router.
The FastConnect C7700 mirrors the features of the FastConnect 7700 and has been redesigned to better fit consumer electronic and compute devices with interfaces such as Secure Digital Input Output (SDIO) and USB. This advanced connectivity solution is tailored for devices such as PCs, gaming consoles, cameras and more. With its robust feature set, the FastConnect C7700 is designed to ensure seamless and high-speed connectivity, making it an ideal choice for today’s tech-savvy consumers.
Key features of the FastConnect C7700 include:
Wi-Fi 7 Performance: Experience ultra-fast 5.8 Gbps1 speeds with wide 320MHz channels and low latency, perfect for gaming, streaming and other high-bandwidth applications
Highly Integrated Design: Optimized with flexible interfaces including PCIe, USB, SDIO ports for flexibility and integration into a variety of consumer electronic devices, all while ensuring compact and efficient design
Proximity Capabilities: Easily find, access and interact with your Wi-Fi Ranging and Bluetooth Channel Sounding enabled devices
FastConnect C7700 marks an important milestone for consumers and manufacturers, enabling Wi-Fi 7 in a wider range of devices. Consumers can start to see FastConnect C7700 as early as 2026.
Airports are challenging for Wi-Fi professionals due to user density, open spaces, complex architecture, and diverse client devices. This webinar will deliver real-world strategies and insights from Wi-Fi surveys conducted across several major airports.
You will see how to:
Identify and address coverage gaps and interference issues
Analyze and compare examples of both effective and poor Wi-Fi designs
Apply simple, practical strategies for planning and deploying Wi-Fi in large, complex spaces
Learn the myths and realities of Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) channels.
Optimize access point placement and configuration for maximum performance
Troubleshoot and resolve common connectivity problems
This webinar is ideal for anyone responsible for planning, deploying, or maintaining Wi-Fi in demanding environments like:
