TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES
MDUs and their managed Wi-Fi service providers consider tenant IoT a challenge due to the wide variety of protocols and radio technologies involved. In an apartment, there may be a mix of property-owner-supplied IoT devices such as smart appliances, smoke detectors, thermostats, and other sensors that serve both tenants and property management, along with tenant-supplied devices like TVs, smart speakers, lighting, window shades, computers, cell phones, DIY security systems, etc., all relying on property-supplied Wi-Fi for backhaul.
Property owners would prefer to have visibility into the devices connected to their network and aim to monetize these IoT services by bundling them into rent or amenity fees, either directly or indirectly, rather than relying on third-party providers to enable these device
BUSINESS & MARKET BENEFITS
This project offers CSPs and MSPs a compatible, repeatable architecture for managing connectivity across mobile and headless devices, ensuring compatibility with legacy systems. It simplifies deployment by automating processes and maintaining efficiency across managed Wi-Fi, smart homes, and property management systems.
For property owners, it provides a guide to creating advanced connectivity solutions, enabling new monetization opportunities through service bundling. OpenRoaming™ integration helps streamline onboarding and addresses indoor cellular coverage. The project allows owners to offer high-performance services while boosting revenue and enhancing tenant satisfaction, ensuring scalability and future-proofing through emerging technologies.
