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Is your infrastructure ready to meet the increasing speed demands of your customers?  Join us at Wispapalooza, WISPA’s flagship annual conference and Member meeting, hosted in the heart of the vibrant Las Vegas Strip. This event is not to be missed, as it marks WISPA’s 20th Anniversary and promises to be bigger and better than ever. With over 2,500 ISP operators and 200 exhibitors, Wispapalooza is the premier event for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) looking to scale their businesses and stay ahead in the industry.

Attend Wispapalooza

To find out how the new Zyxel XGS-PON and 25 Gigabit switches deliver fast and reliable internet service, visit us on the show floor from Tuesday, October 15th to Thursday, October 17th, 12 PM to 5 PM.  We will have our new products on show, and you can see the case study from a US ISP that’s using over 12,000 Zyxel switches to deliver reliable high-performance Internet.

Visit Zyxel at Booth 308

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We invite you to visit Zyxel at booth number 308 during Wispapalooza. We’re excited to showcase these fiber infrastructure products at Wispapalooza in Las Vegas.
Tri Nguyen Channel Sales & Product Development Manager at Zyxel remarks, “Zyxel is excited to be part of Wispapalooza, celebrating 20 years of broadband innovation. This event is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit and dedication of the WISP community. We are eager to showcase our fiber infrastructure products and support WISPs in their mission to deliver reliable, high-speed internet access to all Americans.”

Fiber Infrastructure Products

When it comes to building robust fiber infrastructure for large buildings, apartment complexes, and fiber-to-the-home deployments, Zyxel offers a range of reliable cutting-edge performance solutions designed to meet the demands of modern networks. Whether you’re looking for reliable connectivity for hospitality venues, education institutions, or high-density residential areas, our products provide the flexibility and performance you need.

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XGS-PON 10 Gigabit Fiber Chassis OLT – IES4204M MSAN/OLT

The IES4204M 2U 4-slot Temperature-hardened Chassis MSAN/XGS-PON OLT supports GPON, XGS-PON, and active fiber-based GbE service access.  Built with high reliability in mind, the IES4204M features a fully redundant system design.   2-line card slots offer support for up to 32 ports of symmetric 10G residential, cloud, and enterprise services. For more info, click here.

High Performance ONT u to 10 Gigabit – PM Series (ONT)

Zyxel’s PM range of single-port ONTs are designed to bring high-speed fiber connectivity to a subscriber’s home or office.  Multi-GbE LAN interfaces provide the necessary bandwidth to support full-speed GPON/XGS-PON deployments and make pairing with an in-home WiFi Router easy.  Set custom Quality of Service (QoS) to fit your needs, prioritizing mission-critical traffic and ensuring optimal resource utilization and customer satisfaction.  Remote management and provisioning are provided via industry standard TR-069 and OMCI PM7300-T0 & PM5100-T0. For more info, click here.

25 Gigabit Fiber Access Switch CX4800-54F

With 48 x 25 Gigabit fiber ports and six 100 Gigabit fiber uplink ports, the new CX4800 access switch is a high-density 1U solution for delivering reliable high-speed last mile internet connectivity for many years to come. Stay tuned.

10 Gigabit Fiber Access Switch XS3800-28

The XS3800-28 offers a maximum of 24 10G fiber ports or 12 10G copper ports, providing the most flexible options for your network. It also includes a tailor-made networked AV mode when used in standalone mode. For more info, click here.

Gigabit Fiber Access Switch Series XGS4600

The XGS4600 Series features high-density Gigabit connectivity of up to 48 Gigabit fiber ports and four 10-Gigabit SFP+ slots, enabling high-speed uplink connections for an affordable and reliable network. Additionally, it allows the creation of a physical stack through one or two 10-Gigabit SFP+ slots. For more info, click here.

XMG1930-30

The XMG1930 series is a family of Multi-Gigabit Lite-L3 Smart Managed switches including 2 models, with and without PoE options. This Series features a high multi-gig port density for WiFi 6/6E/7 wireless access points, servers, and workstations. For more info, click here.

XGS2220 Series

The XGS2220 Series is a family of Layer 3 access switches comprising six models, including PoE, Non-PoE, and Fiber options. The Fiber model is specifically designed to meet business connectivity needs requiring high fiber port density.  For more info, click here.

Join us to see how these solutions can help you build a future-proof network infrastructure that meets the growing demands of today’s digital environments. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the best in fiber technology firsthand!
See you at Wispapalooza 2024!

San Jose, Calif. – September 24, 2024 – NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), a leading provider of innovative and secure solutions for people to connect and manage their digital lives, today expanded its Nighthawk WiFi 7 standalone router line to include the new RS600, RS500, and RS200. The lineup of Nighthawk routers is built on the company’s promise to deliver the latest WiFi 7 technology combined with powerful WiFi performance and secure connectivity for homes of any size.

Powerful, Secure WiFi 7 for Everyone

Since the launch of NETGEAR’s first WiFi 7 offering – Nighthawk RS700S – multi-gig internet speeds have become more accessible and affordable, and IoT devices that require extreme low latency and higher throughput continue to be adopted at high rates. WiFi 7, which is 2.4x faster than WiFi 6, offers enhanced performance to address the ever-growing demands of modern connectivity. This next-generation technology supports increased capacity across multiple connected smart home devices, providing faster speeds, near-zero latency and the ability to handle the demands of high-quality video streaming as well as advanced computing, including AI-driven applications and AR/VR experiences.

“WiFi 7 represents a monumental leap forward in wireless technology, and adoption has quickly picked up momentum with more and more WiFi 7 devices coming to market, including the recently announced iPhone 16,” said David Henry, president and GM of Connected Home Products and Services at NETGEAR. “NETGEAR’s latest Nighthawk RS600, RS500, and RS200 routers gives more households access to the connectivity benefits of WiFi 7 while also delivering robust network security to protect their homes and digital lives.”

Expanded Nighthawk WiFi 7 Portfolio

The new standalone WiFi 7 routers join the Nighthawk RS700S and RS300 to deliver blazing speed, low latency, and high capacity, backed by robust router security.

Each router sports a sleek, slender chassis with patented omni-directional internal antennas to push signals to the farthest range, providing 360 degrees of coverage in and around the home. Each household can select a Nighthawk router that best fits its unique needs and budget to unlock the latest multi-gig internet speeds with the 2.5 Gig or 10 Gig internet port.

RS700S RS600 RS500 RS300 RS200
WiFi Coverage 3,500 sq. ft. 3,300 sq. ft. 3,000 sq. ft. 2,500 sq. ft. 2,500 sq. ft.
Concurrent Devices 200 150 120 100 80
Max Speed 19 Gbps[i] 18 Gbps 12 Gbps 9.3 Gbps 6.5 Gbps
Best for Internet Speed More than 1Gbps More than 1Gbps Up to 1Gbps Up to 1Gbps Up to 500Mbps
Technology & Bands WiFi 7 

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WiFi 7 

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WiFi 7 

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WiFi 7 

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Dual-band

WiFi Streams 12 10 8 6 6
Ports 2 x 10 GbE, 4 x 1 GbE 2 x 10 GbE, 3 x 1 GbE 2 x 2.5 GbE, 3 x 1 GbE 3 x 2.5 GbE, 2 x 1 GbE 2 x 2.5 GbE, 3 x 1 GbE

The Nighthawk App is an easy way to configure WiFi for peak performance on priority devices, easily manage the network from anywhere, including pausing the internet, running internet speed tests, tracking internet data usage, setting up separate guest networks, and more.

State-of-the-Art Network and Device Protection

While advanced technologies and applications offer significant benefits, they also expose households to potential cyber threats that could be leveraged to compromise privacy and security, which could lead to several consequences such as a loss of service or a breach of your personal information. In fact, home networks see an average of 10 attacks every 24 hours. In 2023, the highest number of IoT device vulnerabilities were mostly found in TV sets (34%), smart plugs (18%), digital video recorders (13%), and routers (12%). What’s at risk is vital and NETGEAR helps to make protection easy.

Powered by state-of-the-art encryption protocols and advanced threat detection mechanisms, NETGEAR routers stand as the first line of defense against evolving cyber threats by including security features such as automatic firmware updates, VPN support, cutting-edge WPA3 security, access control, and guest WiFi network options.

For added protection, the RS600, RS500, and RS200 include a 30-day trial of NETGEAR Armor™ Powered by Bitdefender, a service that provides an additional layer of security for connected devices and added privacy with VPN. Unlike traditional endpoint antivirus products, Armor is built into the router as a security solution that protects devices connected to the network, virtually eliminating the need for multiple security subscriptions or software. Backed by cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence, Armor provides real-time alerts when threats are detected and blocked, and offers customized recommendations to strengthen customers’ security and privacy at home and on-the-go.

Each router also comes with NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls™ to easily manage kids’ time online across their connected devices and promote good online habits for the family. Basic features are available free of charge. A subscription fee applies for a Premium Plan after a 30-day trial.

Availability

The NETGEAR Nighthawk RS600, Nighthawk RS500, and Nighthawk RS200 are available now on NETGEAR.com and at other major retailers subsequently.

  • RS600: Router – $499 MSRP
  • RS500: Router – $399 MSRP
  • RS200: Router – $229 MSRP

About NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR® (NASDAQ: NTGR) has pioneered advanced networking technologies for homes, businesses, and service providers around the world since 1996 and leads the industry with a broad range of award-winning products designed to simplify and improve people’s lives. By enabling people to collaborate and connect to a world of information and entertainment, NETGEAR is dedicated to delivering innovative and advanced connected solutions ranging from mobile and cloud-based services for enhanced control and security, to smart networking products, video over Ethernet for Pro AV applications, easy-to-use WiFi solutions and performance gaming routers to enhance online game play. The company is headquartered out of San Jose, Calif. with offices located around the globe. More information is available from the NETGEAR Press Room or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR: Facebook, Instagram and the NETGEAR blog at NETGEAR.com.

Today, public Wi-Fi is table stakes for the hospitality industry. Guests expect to have quality, free Wi-Fi at any hotel they go to. In fact, a recent study from Hospitality Technology magazine found that Wi-Fi is the number one amenity; respondents said they would not return to a location that offered a poor Wi-Fi experience.

That means a great Wi-Fi experience can become a differentiator, especially to business customers who rely on Wi-Fi to get their work done while on the road. Some hotels are going so far as to install tablets in each room to detect the health of the room’s Wi-Fi signal. And at least one major hotel chain has introduced secure Wi-Fi auto-connect (after a one-time set-up process).

However, though Wi-Fi is a modern hospitality requirement, it also creates security risks. If a public Wi-Fi network is unsecured or poorly secured, staff and guests are vulnerable to financial fraud, identity theft, data breaches and other cyber risks. It’s critical for hotels and resorts to get Wi-Fi security right so that guests keep coming back – and so that these facilities don’t suffer from damaging breaches.

The introduction of Cisco Routed Optical Networking transformed the optical networking industry, breaking a 20+ year multi-layer network architecture and paving the way to a converged  IP+Optical network architecture. With the introduction of pluggable coherent optics just a few short years ago, we asked, “What benefits might result with a new network architecture?” And, the answer was “significant OpEx and CapEx savings results” with what is now known as Routed Optical Networking. Routed Optical Networking collapses the IP, OTN, and Optical layers with coherent optics plugged directly into router and switch ports. When combined with multilayer visibility, automation, and management, the solution simplifies operations and reduces total cost of ownership (TCO).

This makes the integration of optics and routing more efficient and economical and helps our customers simplify and reduce expenses, while also enabling faster time to market. According to the latest Cignal AI “Active Insight” report,” the market for router-hosted pluggables is already sizeable but will continue to further grow as operational issues are solved and new generations of optics evolve.

Today, Cisco Routed Optical Networking has been deployed by more than 200 customers in 400G metro and data center interconnect (DCI) applications. These customers have benefited from increased capacity, reduced energy consumption and lowered network costs, complexity, and footprint. For example, infrastructure provider Colt Technology Services, has reported a stunning 97% energy savings. Arelion, the provider with the world’s #1 ranked IP backbone, has saved 64% in CapEx and 76% in OpEx by streamlining its architecture.

Routed Optical Networking is gaining traction across industries as well. The Connecticut Education Network (CEN), a regional research and education network, is benefiting from network modernization with Cisco.

“CEN will connect nearly 700 sites at 400G on a Cisco Routed Optical Network, decreasing costs to provide 400G everywhere, and serve as the backbone provider for a statewide shared service platform,” said Ryan Kocsondy, Director, CEN.

Expanded Use Cases for Routed Optical Networks

Key developments in Cisco’s market-leading portfolio of coherent pluggable optics are enabling new use cases for Routed Optical Networking that can be used by Hyperscalers, Service Providers, and Large Enterprises.

  • Data Center Interconnect (DCI) – 400ZR coherent optics targeted amplified single span DCI applications, and the new 800ZR coherent optics can double capacity in these links
  • Metro – Bright 400G ZR+ enabled metro/regional ROADM-based network applications, and the new interoperable 800G ZR+ optics are designed to bring high performance and capacity to metro and regional DCI upgrades
  • Long-Haul – The new 400G Ultra Long-Haul (ULH) coherent optics are ideal for long-haul and ultra long-haul service provider ROADM network applications

Cisco Routed Optical Networking 3.0

The release of Routed Optical Networking 3.0 further enhances the solution to enable new simplified optical deployments with the new ONS-QDD Pluggable Line System and continues to add unmatched open standards-based IP+Optical automation.

The ability to extend the reach and capacity of a single fiber span in the Cisco Routed Optical Networking architecture is the standout value of the QSFP-DD OLS solution, regardless of which interface is being used. The 3.0 release also introduces enhanced versions of the Routed Optical Networking automation components.

Economic Benefits of Routed Optical Networks for DCI, Metro and Long-Haul Applications

With Routed Optical Networking widely deployed and the pluggable coherent optics technology advancements, ACG Research recently conducted a TCO report leveraging these newer technologies for DCI short-haul, metro medium-haul, and long-haul applications. The detailed analysis revealed a TCO savings of up to 48% for DCI, 56% for metro, and 62% for long-haul. It also revealed that the adoption of Routed Optical Networking architecture reduces environmental expenses (power and facilities costs) by up to 83% across all three scenarios1.

This report further demonstrates the substantial financial and operational advantages of adopting Routed Optical Networking across different network applications. This is something that is well known by Hyperscalers, and we believe will drive the inevitable adoption by other network operators who will want to take advantage of the space, power, and cost benefits. With proven benefits in real-world deployments, it’s now a mature and widely adopted solution that’s able to meet the evolving needs of modern network infrastructures. As always, Cisco is here to help our customers remain agile and adjust quickly to technology changes.

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Morse Micro, the leading Wi-Fi HaLow silicon vendor, has set a new record with a successful 16 km (10-mile) video call using Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow technology. Conducted in Joshua Tree National Park in California, the test demonstrated the ability of sub-GHz Wi-Fi HaLow signals to maintain reliable, high-performance connectivity across long distances.
 
A video of the range test can be found here. Additional technical details can be found in this blog post by Morse Micro.
 
This test, surpassing the previous 3 km record, highlights Wi-Fi HaLow’s practical value for IoT applications in agriculture, security, and industrial sectors. Wi-Fi HaLow’s sub-GHz spectrum allows it to penetrate obstacles and maintain strong signals in noisy environments. Using an off-the-shelf MM6108-EKH01 evaluation kit, the test achieved 2 Mbps UDP throughput at 16 km, proving its potential for low-power devices like security cameras in large-scale environments. In addition to extended range, Wi-Fi HaLow’s power-saving features increase battery life, making it ideal for IoT deployments requiring reliability and efficiency.
 
Morse Micro’s Wi-Fi HaLow System-on-Chip (SoC) is the fastest, smallest, lowest power, and longest-range HaLow chip available, poised to revolutionize IoT deployment across vast areas and challenging conditions.
New portfolio offers purpose-driven, enterprise-class networking solutions enhanced for high-end residential and commercial AV installations

September 4, 2024 Claremont, NC

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM), a global leader in network connectivity, announced today a new RUCKUS® Pro AV portfolio—a dedicated suite of wired and wireless networking solutions compliant with leading AV standards, tailored to the unique demands of professional AV installations, to provide the end user with a delightful experience.

This RUCKUS Networks portfolio includes out-of-the-box, one-click support for leading AV standards, protocols and ecosystems such as NDI, DANTE, QSYS, AES65, Crestron, and SONOS. This is accomplished via three product categories: AV-enhanced enterprise-class Wi-Fi 6 and 7 access points (APs), AV-enhanced enterprise-class ICX® switches with ready to go smart AV Profiles, and cloud-based remote management services for AV MSPs.

“The CommScope RUCKUS Pro AV purpose-driven portfolio represents our commitment to our installer and service provider partners in the high-end residential and commercial AV market,” noted Bart Giordano, SVP and president, Networking Intelligent Cellular and Security Solutions, CommScope. “We’re leveraging our expertise in enterprise-grade wired and wireless connectivity to address the professional AV industry’s shift to IP-based technologies, with a focus on compatibility with the latest Pro AV industry protocols. By offering new high-performance, AV-specific networking solutions, we’re giving our partners more opportunities to improve efficiency and revenue as they deliver the next generation of professional AV systems.”

APs for RUCKUS Pro AV

RUCKUS Unleashed™ Wi-Fi 6 and 7 APs, including RUCKUS R770, are field-proven and optimized for RUCKUS Pro AV installations to meet the demands of tomorrow’s AV over IP applications.

Switches for RUCKUS Pro AV

New ICX switches are rapidly deployable out of the box with native support for leading AV standards, protocols, and innovations. Each switch unit features ethernet ports on the back for tidy cable management and a compact, rack-mountable form factor that fits today’s popular AV equipment.

  • ICX8200-C08PFV – 8-port switch
  • ICX8200-24PV – 24-port switch

Remote Monitoring & Management for RUCKUS Pro AV

Built-in support for the most popular AV protocols with remote security and monitoring services are seamlessly integrated via hosted cloud-based software for managing geographically dispersed networks. Together with RUCKUS hardware solutions, remote monitoring offers AV installers and MSPs unrivaled enterprise-grade security and monitoring with minimal system management resource requirements.

“RUCKUS Pro AV solutions represent a significant leap forward in our industry, delivering Wi-Fi and wired performance that is not just exceptional, but purpose-built for the unique needs of the AV market,” stated Bjørn Jensen, CEO, WhyReboot. “These solutions are the result of years of collaboration, the introduction of AV profiles that streamline the configuration process along with the long-requested and highly anticipated form factor containing rear ports, are a testament to our shared vision. We are proud to have teamed with RUCKUS Networks to bring this transformative technology to our customers, enhancing their experiences with seamless and reliable connectivity.”

“RUCKUS Pro AV solutions deliver the performance and robustness required by our installer base that work out-of-the box for AV,” stated Kevin Luther, CEO, Blackwire Designs. “We are super excited to bring these enterprise-class solutions to our customers.”

The RUCKUS Pro AV portfolio APs and remote monitoring and management service are available immediately, while the ICX switches are anticipated to be available in Q4, 2024. For more information, please visit the RUCKUS website.

 

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Today’s hotel guests expect more than just a comfortable bed and a warm welcome. They’re also looking for connectivity, entertainment, and more. To help hotels in the UK better serve their guests, WorldVue has recently expanded into the region. We provide comprehensive local service with the guest-centric technology hotels need to create a modern and memorable experience.

With decades of experience in the hospitality industry, WorldVue has the expertise to serve hospitality customers worldwide. We believe well-designed and well-built technology improves asset values by supporting a digital guest experience. The most efficient, effective, and least expensive method to operate technology is through converged IP networks using one supplier.

Here are some ways that WorldVue can help you improve your operations and enhance your guest experience.

One Expert Vendor for a Better Experience

When it comes to property management, focusing solely on up-front costs can be misleading. Often, the “cheaper” option can lead to higher expenses down the line due to increased management complexity and the need for frequent updates, repairs, and additions.

Instead of opting for the lowest bidder, consider the long-term benefits of partnering with an expert vendor like WorldVue. With our “Power of One” philosophy, we aim to become each property’s trusted advisor on their technology. We offer comprehensive solutions that enhance performance, simplify maintenance, and ensure greater accountability.

WorldVue recommends, designs, and installs total solutions to meet a property’s needs, wants, budget, and specifics. Our goal is to help you provide the best possible guest experience that’s easier and more cost-effective to manage and maintain.

Local Service and Support

Hoteliers need a technology partner that’s accessible and accountable. The WorldVue promise is “We Deliver, Every Time, No Exceptions.” We achieve this in part through our local installation, service, and support teams.

To support our hotels through design, implementation, and operation, we provide properties with a dedicated client success manager, proactive monitoring, and a 24/7/365 multi-lingual support desk. We maintain a global smart-hands network, including WorldVue engineers and partners who are ready to serve properties in every one of our service regions. Our team of technology engineers, systems designers, and project managers are dedicated to your development and success.

hotel guests sitting on guest room bed watching TV, with a suitcase in the foreground

Fast, Reliable Connectivity with Simplified Management

Guests want great WiFi – over 90% of hotel guests say that’s the most important amenity when they stay at a hotel. WorldVue has been providing guest WiFi and related services to hotels for over 20 years, and we are now the #1 choice of multiple major hotel flags for GIA/HSIA.

With the goal of delivering a better guest experience, we design, install, and support wired and wireless networks. This includes the entire process from site survey and equipment selection to installation and ongoing maintenance and management. Our converged networks enable simplified management and an improved guest experience.

We provide your hotel with the latest equipment, monitor and manage your network, and deliver 24/7/365 technical support. Owners and managers no longer need to worry about usage, security, or network issues – our team of experts can take care of that for you.

A Wide Variety of In-Room Entertainment Options

Guests also expect a variety of on-demand entertainment options in the guest room. For example, a recent study by Hilton found that a quarter of UK travellers currently use streaming services to relax, and this number is growing. As a leading provider of integrated in-room entertainment experiences, WorldVue can help hotels offer the options guests want.

The flagship offering of WorldVue, the WorldVue Entertainment HUB™, aka “The HUB™,” is a fully customisable in-room entertainment solution to meet and exceed your brand’s expectations and your guests’ desires. The HUB can use many different paths to the room, including IPTV, COAX, or hybrid, so you can upgrade your in-room experience without rewiring your property!

The HUB is the hotel room’s managed gateway to digital transformation. It includes a customised interface for your property. A full range of features helps you create and maintain the best experience and keep guests coming back.

The ultimate in-room entertainment solution personalized by guest content, the HUB integrates third-party devices with TV services. This allows guests to access apps and stream personalized content from their devices to the hotel TV. The HUB can even integrate with your PMS, as well as IoT smart room controls.

The HUB also offers opportunities for hotels to market their property to their guests. From the moment of guest check-in, when the TV is turned on in the room in anticipation of the guest’s arrival, to the time the guest checks out using the convenient in-room checkout feature, WorldVue provides the hotel with the ability to upsell, build brand loyalty, and increase guest satisfaction scores.

The Latest Technology for Improved Security

WorldVue’s Connected Security solution can also help you implement security as a fundamental aspect of your technology ecosystem. This solution enhances data protection by integrating global threat intelligence and advanced security controls. It also supports edge computing while safeguarding against evolving cyber threats.

graphic with icons showing WorldVue technology ecosystem for international hotels for guest rooms, public areas, and admin/back of house, including guest internet access, television and entertainment, low voltage cabling, digital signage, audio/visual, and more

Additional Solutions

WorldVue offers solutions beyond GIA/HSIA and entertainment, including low-voltage cabling, audiovisual solutions, and digital signage. By providing multiple scalable solutions with one point of contact for installation, service, and support, WorldVue can offer the best possible service to our customers while simplifying their technology.

Your Trusted Partner for a Great Guest Experience

WorldVue offers a complete range of solutions to ensure the best possible experience for guests. We provide a strategic advantage through our deep understanding of the hospitality industry, a commitment to customisation, and a dedication to service that ensures your investment in technology enhances both guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

From managed services to digital transformation, WorldVue is a single point of contact for all your property’s technology needs. Our team of technology engineers, systems designers, project managers, and support professionals continues to help design, install, and support solutions that enhance your property’s value.

WorldVue designs solutions to meet the needs of today’s travellers while providing the flexibility and support that hotels require. With 50 years of experience in the hospitality market, we can help you create a hotel experience that is not only modern but truly memorable for your guests.

Houston-based company leverages the transformative, patented platform to deliver enhanced guest experience at Loews properties by 2027

HOUSTON (September 10, 2024) – WorldVue, a trusted provider of video, advanced connectivity and professional services to guest-centric properties worldwide, announced that they will be the designated in-room entertainment provider for Loews Hotels & Co properties by 2027. Four additional properties will be implemented this year, with the rest to follow throughout 2025 and beyond. Loews Hotels will eventually deploy the WorldVue HUB™ within its guest rooms, further enhancing the guest experience.

This new offering represents an significant advancement in in-room entertainment for New York based, Loews Hotels. WorldVue HUB™ will be integrated into 26 hotels, over the course of the next three years, including eight properties in Orlando, Florida. WorldVue first deployed the HUB™ platform at the Loews Arlington Hotel in early 2024 as a pilot property.

“We look forward to servicing every property within Loews Hotels & Co, a name that truly stands out for its exceptional service and dedication to customer satisfaction,” said David Goldstone, Executive Vice President and chief revenue officer at WorldVue. “At WorldVue, we are passionate about delivering top-notch service, providing Loews a dedicated contact in every department to ensure every installation and on-going support is treated with urgency and consistency.”

WorldVue HUB™ is a fully customizable in-room entertainment solution designed to enhance the brand and meet guests’ expectations, offering a comprehensive entertainment experience tailored to their preferences. From patented secured casting, streaming apps, events calendar, guest messaging, in-room checkout, live streaming of events, system integrations and more, WorldVue HUB™ helps hotel properties build brand loyalty, entertain guests and increase guest satisfaction.

Loews Hotels and WorldVue have been working together to integrate systems, Delphi and Cendyn, to implement automatic updates within the HUB digital compendium. These integrations will optimize processes and ensure data consistency by property such as providing groups with zoning and personalities, automatically update property amenity information, corporate event displays and more.

With WorldVue HUB™, guests will enjoy a seamless and personalized entertainment experience, enhancing their overall stay. This collaboration underscores WorldVue’s commitment to innovation in hospitality technology, setting a new standard for guest satisfaction and loyalty in the industry.

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ABOUT WORLDVUE

WorldVue® is a trusted provider of video, advanced connectivity and professional services to properties and enterprises across the world. With a dedication to customer service, WorldVue is leading the way in delivering innovative technology solutions that enhance the resident, guest, and staff experience. From managed services to digital transformation, WorldVue is a single point of contact for all property technology needs.

Founded in 1975, WorldVue is a privately held company headquartered in the United States with offices in Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Dubai, Singapore and Australia. The company serves over 8,000 properties and over 980,000 rooms.

 

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New Nighthawk M7 Pro Mobile Hotspot Debuts at AT&T

San Jose, Calif. – Sept. 10, 2024 – NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), the leading provider of innovative and secure solutions for people to connect and manage their digital lives, today expanded its portfolio of high-performance WiFi 7 devices with the introduction of the Nighthawk M7 Pro Mobile Hotspot (MR7400). Based on NETGEAR’s nearly 30 years of pioneering network expertise, powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ SDX75 chipset and running on AT&T’s reliable 5G network, the M7 Pro provides flexible, high-speed connectivity for consumers and businesses anywhere, anytime.

Whether it’s working remotely, staying in touch with family and friends, or enjoying entertainment on the go, having a reliable, secure and fast internet connection anywhere can make a huge difference in productivity, convenience, and satisfaction. The Nighthawk M7 Pro Mobile Hotspot conveys the benefits of WiFi 7 and 5G technology, which offer faster speeds, lower latency, and better coverage than ever before. The M7 Pro provides a strong, reliable connection with 5G speeds of up to 6 Gbps[1]. With tri-band WiFi 7 and dual-band concurrent operation, it unleashes aggregated WiFi speeds of up to 5.8 Gbps[2].

“We’re raising the bar once again by packing secure, cutting-edge performance, based on our decades of experience, into an elegant pocket-sized package with the M7 Pro,” said David Henry, president & GM of Connected Home Products and Services at NETGEAR. “We’re proud to partner once again with AT&T 5G to unveil another world’s first and deliver an unparalleled solution for anyone who needs blazing fast, reliable WiFi anywhere they go.”

Powerful, secure connections on the go and at home

Consumers working from home or on the road, traveling for business or pleasure, can enjoy best-in-class technology that supports current and future 5G Sub-6 and effortless connections with any WiFi device whether it’s 5G compatible or not. On the road, traveling for business or pleasure, secure WiFi is imperative. Public WiFi, while convenient, is not secure and not worth risking confidential business information or a personal bank transfer. The M7 Pro provides a portable, private WiFi connection with a built-in firewall for up to 64 devices in any place that has cellular coverage. The hotspot makes 8K streaming, gaming and video conferencing virtually seamless and lag-free. In the home, it can be connected via the 2.5G internet port, act as a failover for a wired broadband connection, or integrate into an existing home router.

For businesses large and small

Perfect for small or remote offices, mobile businesses and pop-up locations, the new mobile hotspot is also ideal as a primary connection for businesses in the manufacturing, construction, health care and food and beverage industries, providing high-speed connectivity, scalability, flexibility and an enhanced customer experience. It can be an essential part of NETGEAR’s total network solution or integrated into existing business networking infrastructures using NETGEAR’s Insight Pro. Insight Pro facilitates simple device onboarding, configuration and management form a single pane of glass and comprehensive reporting, including devices usage, cellular signal strength, battery levels and more on all devices deployed.

Technical specifications

  • Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon SDX75
  • Tri-Band WiFi 7 with dual-band dual concurrent operation
  • 5GHz + 6GHz concurrent support and bandwidth aggregation
  • Up to 2.5Gbps on-board ethernet
  • 5G Sub6(6CC)/300MHz, NR-CA
  • 4G LTE CAT20(5CC)
  • Battery – Removable 5040mAh Li-ion battery
  • External Ports (one USB Type-C, one 2.5GbE Port and two TS9 RF ports)

M7 Pro is enhanced by a vibrant 2.8-inch touch screen display and a removable 5040mAh Li-ion battery that provides up to 10 hours of usage. An omnidirectional MIMO antenna, sold separately, boosts performance indoors or in fringe network areas. Nighthawk M7 Pro Mobile Hotspot (MR7400) is available starting today for $449.99 on ATT.com. AT&T Enterprise Business customers can purchase the M7 Pro for $349.99 with a two-year agreement or $299.99 with a three-year agreement.

About NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR® (NASDAQ: NTGR) has pioneered advanced networking technologies for homes, businesses, and service providers around the world since 1996 and leads the industry with a broad range of award-winning products designed to simplify and improve people’s lives. By enabling people to collaborate and connect to a world of information and entertainment, NETGEAR is dedicated to delivering innovative and advanced connected solutions ranging from mobile and cloud-based services for enhanced control and security, to smart networking products, video over Ethernet for Pro AV applications, easy-to-use WiFi solutions and performance gaming routers to enhance online game play. The company is headquartered out of San Jose, Calif. with offices located around the globe. More information is available from the NETGEAR Press Room or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR: Facebook, Instagram and the NETGEAR blog at NETGEAR.com.

 

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[1] This mobile hotspot has a maximum 5G speed of up to 7.5Gbps. Your actual speed will depend on multiple factors including (but not limited to) your ISP supporting at least 800MHz of 5G Sub-6, your ISP’s data plan restrictions, distance to your ISP’s 5G tower, network congestion, location of the mobile hotspot at your premise, and any obstructions between the mobile hotspot and your ISP’s 5G tower.

 

[2] Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume, device limitations, and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with future standards.

Manufacturing is an enormous, well-entrenched, mature market. Many of its business processes have been tried and true since time immemorial. However, a new wave of Edge Artificial Intelligence solutions has the potential to dramatically change how products are created.

With them, suppliers can streamline workflow, reduce delays, gain more insight into their operations, differentiate their services, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Manufacturing is a large global industry, generating trillions of dollars. Competition is intense, so suppliers are constantly searching for an advantage. IoT has already had a massive impact on efficiency, now Edge AI is on the brink of providing massive advantages in literally every part of their operation.

Edge AI’s Important Role in Industry 4.0

Edge AI is a key element in Industry 4.0, a movement that builds upon previous industrial revolutions by leveraging new technologies and creating smart factories and intelligent supply chains.

Industry 4.0 represents a big paradigm shift in manufacturing, enabling companies to achieve higher levels of efficiency, agility, and competitiveness, which are vital in today’s rapidly evolving global market.

 

Manufacturing is an Equipment Heavy Industry

Let’s take a closer look at this equipment. Manufacturers now have a wide and growing range of equipment that creates their products.

a) Industrial Robots: automated, programmable devices capable of movement on three or more axes. They are used in assembly, welding, painting, pick-and-place, packaging, labeling, inspecting, and testing.

b) Programmable Logic Controllers: specialized digital computers that control pieces of machinery.

c) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition:  process, gather, and monitor real-time data, and interact directly with devices, like sensors, valves, pumps, and motors.

d) Centrifuge: uses centrifugal force to separate components of a mixture based on their density

e) Mixers: blend, mix, or homogenize various materials in the manufacturing process.

f) Drill Press: create holes in various materials, typically metal, wood, or plastic.

g) Conveyor Belts: mechanical material handling solutions that transport products and materials from one area to another. They are often used in factories, warehouses, and other industrial settings to move boxes, packages, and raw materials.

And many more. Traditionally, these devices had little to no intelligence. As microprocessor technology has shrunk in size and grown in capabilities, they have become smarter.

IoT was the first wave, enabling data to be collected from just about any device, process, motor or machine in the production line. This Big Data collection and analysis has allowed us to accurately predict equipment failures and take preventative measures to avoid them, and it has given factory managers countless other insights that help keep things running smoothly. However, storing big data in the Cloud and all the compute required to process it, isn’t cheap.

Edge computing is a game changer because it enables manufacturers to move data processing from large central servers to small intelligent devices. Edge AI takes this intelligence to another level by infusing IoT-enabled devices and equipment with on-board AI to filter, process, interpret and act up on the data they are collecting – without needing to pass so much, or any, data to the cloud, nor wait for insights or instructions from the Cloud. This is a significant evolution that will make factories even smarter, more efficient, and more flexible than ever before.

 

Benefits of IoT and Edge AI in Factories

IoT in manufacturing led to Big Data and analytics which enabled us to correlate information and gain insights into how their individual machines in a manufacturing plant are performing; and getting visibility on potential reliability issues or imminent failure.

With Edge AI on the horizon, new edge solutions are being designed to improve the efficiency and performance of manufacturing equipment further still.

Now Edge AI solutions can calculate machine vibrations, temperature, acceleration, displacement, and sound frequencies and more to determine the health of a motor or machine, and act upon that information autonomously – without needing to push large amounts of data to the cloud, or waiting for the cloud to interpret it, and suggest a course of action.

 

How IoT and Edge AI Edges Business Forward

1. Improved Operational Efficiency

Edge AI enables manufacturers to Increase efficiency. The solutions collect device data and leverage it immediately to gain unprecedented insights used to improve operations.

2. Predictive Maintenance

Equipment failures disrupt operations, sap productivity, and compromise safety. Real-time monitoring evaluates machinery performance around the clock. These systems use AI analytics to watch for potential problems. If anomalies arise, they alert personnel who can take swift action before failure occurs.

3. Enhanced Compliance

Manufacturers need to adhere to a wide range of industry and government regulations. Continuous monitoring of production processes provides them with the data needed to verify that their systems adhere to such standards.

4. Streamline Supply Chain

Analytics provide insights into demand, material availability, supplier performance, and logistic workflow. Management engages in proactive decision-making and is better able to balance resources to allocation, and adapt to market fluctuations. Manufacturers lower excess inventory, keep systems running longer and more efficiently, and streamline supply chain and manufacturing plant workflow.

5. Reduce Unplanned Downtime

When a system goes down, chaos ensues: interrupting manufacturing runs, disrupting supply chains, draining productivity, and creating safety hazards. With Edge AI solutions, manufacturers gain real-time data visibility into equipment performance and usage data so they address problems before they knock everything offline.

6. Asset Tracking

Materials constantly move through the supply chain, the manufacturing plant, and the distribution channel. Also, suppliers have on-site equipment that helps keep manufacturing processes moving forward. However, they don’t always know what is where. New edge AI solutions can provide them with the visibility to track these items in real time

7. Better Quality Control

Real time monitoring enables companies to detect defects throughout the production process. By overseeing production and detecting defects in real-time, manufacturers can adjust before faulty products come off the line. Suppliers lower the risk of making faulty products, saving money on costly recalls and repairs.

 

A New Manufacturing Era Emerges

In sum, Industry 4.0 represents a significant shift in how products are designed, manufactured, and delivered. It leverages advanced Edge AI to improve efficiency, productivity, and flexibility.

In fact, Edge AI will be everywhere and in just about everything going forward. Given the capabilities, the type of applications possible is virtually limitless. Manufacturing and industrial processes are being transformed through the integration of digital technologies. These new solutions enhance suppliers’ competitiveness, efficiency, and productivity. It changes how goods are produced, distributed, and serviced, improves quality, offers greater customization, and provides more responsiveness.

In essence, Industry 4.0 is ushering in an era of connectivity, advanced analytics, automation, and intelligent manufacturing that will transform the industry. Engineer and economist Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, said the scale, scope and complexity of Industry 4.0’s transformation will be unlike anything humankind has experienced. The speed and breadth of data becoming available forces suppliers to rethink and reimagine every part of their operation. Companies that embrace these technologies can gain a competitive edge and drive positive economic outcomes.

 

The Challenge of Creating Industry 4.0 Applications

While the benefits are game changing, manufacturers face challenges. Right now, these ideas are more theoretical than readily available. The infrastructure needed to support Edge AI applications is largely non-existent.

Creating such solutions is complex because they perform very sophisticated functions. To put it bluntly, most companies lack such expertise as well as the time, funding, and desire to develop Edge AI applications themselves.

 

Find the Right Partner

Manufacturers must build up the infrastructure before they can deploy applications that deliver Industry 4.0’s potential benefits. However, they cannot do it by themselves. The work requires an embedded systems firm with the know-how to develop software directly from the AI microprocessors the applications are intended to run on.

Such companies collaborate closely with silicon vendors, network equipment vendors, software suppliers, and AI experts, so they can deliver Edge AI solutions today. These embedded systems specialists pull functions together and adapt them for each customer, thus accelerating product development and reducing your time to market.

As an embedded systems company, embedUR has been at it for decades. We work closely with chip vendors and can help your organization realize Industry 4.0’s potential; edging ahead of your competition. Contact us to de-risk your Edge AI projects and accelerate time to market.