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Keynote Panel Discussion. How Wi-Fi is Transforming the Home, Workplace and Mobile Environments Moderator: Edgar Figueroa. Today’s Panelists. Dr. Amer Hassan Wireless Architect, Microsoft Member of Wi-Fi Alliance Board of Directors Dr. Andrew Myles
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Keynote Panel Discussion How Wi-Fi is Transforming the Home, Workplace and Mobile Environments Moderator: Edgar Figueroa
Today’s Panelists • Dr. Amer Hassan • Wireless Architect, Microsoft • Member of Wi-Fi Alliance Board of Directors • Dr. Andrew Myles • Manager, Wireless Security Standards, Cisco • Chair of Wi-Fi Alliance Board of Directors • Liam Quinn • CTO, Dell • Member of Wi-Fi Alliance Board of Directors • Chair of Wi-Fi Alliance Regulatory Committee
Today’s Panelists • Bring much expertise about Wi-Fi industry • Have broad understanding about the Wi-Fi market and trends • Represent different segments of the Wi-Fi ecosystem • Today they are here speaking their perspectives based on their experience and expertise, and are not representing any Wi-Fi Alliance position
Wi-Fi Impact • One of every 10 people in the world uses Wi-Fi • 7 out of 10 users would rather give up chocolate than Wi-Fi (Millward-Brown) • 73% of university students say Wi-Fi helps them get better grades (Kelton Research) • “802.11n: The end of Ethernet” (The Burton Group) • Wi-Fi has been implanted in people, in various countries
Panelist Opening Comments Please help us understand from your perspective how Wi-Fi is transforming the home, the workplace and the mobile environments.
Some Key Questions • What are some of the interesting trends in Wi-Fi that you are seeing? • 802.11n is now complete. The adoption of 802.11n has been compared to previous technologies like GSM and Gigabit Ethernet. What makes it so important? • Wi-Fi can be found in almost all laptops and gaming devices sold today. What do you believe is the another product category that will see significant Wi-Fi penetration? • We know that Wi-Fi is seeing tremendous success even in today’s economic climate. What are some of the next challenges the Wi-Fi industry will need to take on to maintain that level of success?
Some Key Questions • How is your company playing a role in transforming the Wi-Fi experience? • In the years you have been involved in Wi-Fi, what do you believe has been a key transformative event in the Wi-Fi industry? • What’s next for Wi-Fi? • Audience questions for panel • Panelists questions for panelists