In the ever-accelerating digital landscape, providing faster, more reliable, and secure wireless connectivity has become fundamental to the functioning of various industries. Acknowledging this imperative, RUCKUS Networks has achieved a remarkable feat with the unveiling of the RUCKUS R770, the world's pioneering AI-driven, enterprise-grade, tri-band Wi-Fi 7 Access Point. This breakthrough technology is reshaping connectivity
On October 26th, the Wireless Broadband Alliance will launch the Enterprise Connectivity Forum at the Wireless Global Congress EMEA, co-located with Network X. It is designed to create a connected future, where enterprises thrive, customers experience seamless connectivity and the possibilities for innovation are endless. Enterprise brands have long taken advantage of Wi-Fi to enhance
Cityroam Achieves Milestone with OpenRoaming Deployment in Japan and Expanding Partnerships Hideaki Goto (PhD) Cityroam founder & Associate Professor Cyberscience Center, Tohoku University Cityroam, a pioneer in secure Wi-Fi roaming services established in 2018, achieved a significant feat in 2020 by implementing OpenRoaming (OR) in Japan. This deployment marked
Enabling Secure Wi-Fi Access: The Federated Onboarding Service (FOS) and OpenRoaming Transform Connectivity As the senior solution architect at GlobalReach Technology, with over two decades of experience in Wi-Fi technology, I have had the privilege of leading the Federated Onboarding Service (FOS) project within the World Broadband Alliance (WBA). In this role,
Cityroam is a roaming federation pioneering Passpoint/OpenRoaming adoption in Japan and currently interconnected with some other roaming federations including eduroam and WBA OpenRoaming. IKEUCHI GATE, located in Sapporo, Japan, is a state-of-the-art smart building completed in October 2022 by IKEUCHI GROUP. In addition to a wide variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, IKEUCHI LAB also
Dear WBA Community, I am thrilled to join you all in celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) in 2023. This extraordinary milestone provides us with a valuable opportunity to reflect on and express our gratitude for the exceptional contributions and long-term services from our esteemed member companies board directors,
This article was written by WBA member HSC. At a time when connectivity and data-driven insights are of immense importance, the hospitality industry is constantly looking for innovative solutions that utilize the power of data while delivering a seamless guest experience. The emergence of Passpoint and OpenRoaming systems has opened new avenues for hotels, resorts,
This article was written by WBA member HSC. We are living in the Twenty-First century, where everyone is closer to each other than ever before. This has been made possible through social networks, video calling, and regular status sharing using high-speed, stable internet. Today, stable internet connectivity has become a basic expectation of customers in
This article is authored by Sarper Gokturk, PhD, Head of Research, Airties. A new Wi-Fi management specification has been published by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), defining the reference architecture for residential Wi-Fi. Taking the position that the broadband operator is best placed to deploy, operate and optimize the in-home Wi-Fi networks of their subscribers,
OpenRoamingTM is the Wireless Broadband Alliance’s (WBA) Federated Roaming framework for Wi-Fi. OpenRoaming enables interconnection of Wi-Fi Access Network Providers (ANP) and Identity providers (IDP), creating ‘One Global Wi-Fi Network’ where devices can connect seamlessly and securely worldwide. WBA OpenRoaming is built upon WBA OpenRoaming PKI, Passpoint® and DNS-based Dynamic Peer Discovery, as defined
