In a new interview with Cantech Letter, Edgewater Wireless CEO Andrew Skafel explores how the company’s patented Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing™ and PrismIQ silicon are driving the evolution toward Wi-Fi 8-ready performance.
Edgewater Wireless — the Ottawa-based fabless semiconductor company pioneering Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing™ — continues to lead the charge in redefining wireless connectivity.
In a recent Cantech Letter interview, CEO Andrew Skafel shares how the company’s innovative PrismIQ chip family (Halo, Edge, and Grid) delivers Ultra High Reliability (UHR) and AI-powered multi-channel performance designed to meet the real-world demands of residential, enterprise, and industrial IoT networks.
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Redefining the Future of Wi-Fi
Edgewater’s patented Spectrum Slicing™ architecture divides a traditional single Wi-Fi channel into multiple concurrent links — similar to upgrading from a single-lane road to a multi-lane highway.
The result:
7–18x performance gains
50% lower latency
Greater reliability and capacity for every connected device
“We’re not waiting for the future of Wi-Fi — we’re building it,” said Andrew Skafel during the interview. “Our mission is simple: make Wi-Fi better for everyone, everywhere.”
AI-Powered Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
Edgewater Wireless’ leadership in AI-driven Wi-Fi optimization is supported by major strategic alliances, including partnerships with Arm and the Silicon Catalyst incubator.
These relationships enable access to world-class semiconductor tools and expertise, positioning Edgewater at the forefront of Wi-Fi 8-capable technology development.
Looking Ahead: Building the Next-Generation Wi-Fi Ecosystem
In the interview, Skafel outlines three high-impact initiatives driving Edgewater’s next phase of growth:
Advancing production of next-generation silicon and RF front-end packaging
Launching Industrial IoT access point solutions powered by Spectrum Slicing™
Expanding the company’s IP licensing portfolio to unlock new revenue streams
With 26 granted patents and growing interest from Tier-1 industry players, Edgewater is solidifying its role as a Canadian semiconductor innovator transforming Wi-Fi from the silicon up.
Check out the Interview on YouTube
🎥 Cantech Letter presents: Edgewater Wireless CEO Andrew Skafel on the Future of Wi-Fi