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The D.C. Circuit Court unanimously upheld the FCC’s decision to free up the 6 GHz band for next-generation Wi-Fi. Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel: “Today’s decision is an important step in clearing the way for next generation Wi-Fi access at a time when it is needed most. In this pandemic so much of modern […]
The FCC authorized the first Wi-Fi device for use in the 6 GHz spectrum band (5.925–7.125 GHz). Specifically, the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology authorized Broadcom’s application for the first 6 GHz transmitter. In April, the Commission adopted new rules to expand unlicensed operations in the 6 GHz band, ushering in Wi-Fi 6—the next […]
Qualcomm introduced four new chipsets supporting “Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6,” offering simultaneous operation in 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz frequency bands. They offer support for up to 2,000 simultaneous users and are designed to deliver full network capacity in an unprecedented 16-stream Wi-Fi 6E configuration. Some additional capabilities: Qualcomm Multi-User Traffic Management: Provides advanced scheduling algorithms […]
Ruckus Wireless reported Q1 revenues $100.6 million, an increase of 22.5% from the first quarter of 2015. Non-GAAP net income was $12.2 million for the first quarter of 2016, compared with non-GAAP net income of $6.5 million for the first quarter of 2015. Non-GAAP operating income was $12.4 million for the first quarter of 2016, […]
Qualcomm Technologies has begun sampling its Wi-Fi 7 capable Qualcomm Networking Pro Series Gen 3 family of platforms featuring intelligent multi-channel management technologies to improve speeds, lower latency, and enhance network utilization for users of Wi-Fi 6/6E devices while offering game-changing throughput and incredibly low latency for the next generation of Wi-Fi 7 client devices. […]
ARRIS completed its previously-announced acquisition of the Ruckus Wireless and ICX Switch business from Broadcom. When the deal was first announced in February 2017 the announced price was $800 million in cash, plus the additional cost of unvested employee stock awards, following the closing of Broadcom’s acquisition of Brocade. Ruckus Networks will operate as a […]
ARRIS agreed to acquire Brocade Communication Systems’ Ruckus Wireless and ICX Switch business for $800 million in cash, plus the additional cost of unvested employee stock awards, following the closing of Broadcom’s acquisition of Brocade. ARRIS expects the acquisition to be accretive to its Non-GAAP earnings per share in the first 12 months. The deal […]
At the Cisco Financial Analyst Conference Day in New York earlier this month, company CEO John Chambers said the company’s ambition is to transform itself from being the top communications provider to the top information technology provider. Cisco’s key strategy remains to Build-Buy-Partner and Chambers said mergers & acquisitions remain a key part of the plan. […]
