With the introduction of Dual Channel Wi-Fi(tm) and Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing, Edgewater Wireless helps manufacturers bridge gap while waiting on 5G.
Peter Fretty of Industry Week
MAY 07, 2020
Over the past year or so, the promised deployment of 5G has gained significant attention, especially within manufacturing circles. And for good reason. After all, as manufacturers continue to build out their IoT environments, the number of wireless sensors and devices they depend on is growing almost as fast as the mountains of data production equipment produces. Simply put, manufacturers need to be able to maintain connectivity, and in many instances, doing so wirelessly has been a struggle.
For the first time, 5G represents a wireless deployment designed almost entirely to address industrial applications including supporting far more devices, essentially eliminating latency and delivering speeds that far exceed existing offerings. Of course, for many companies, the benefits of 5G are still a number of months into the future. At least in the early stages of deployment, for many manufacturers to realize the promised benefits of 5G will require building out private networks, which can prove to be a complex endeavor, explains Andrew Skafel, CEO of Edgewater Wireless.
“Fortunately, the latest evolution of Wi-Fi puts the technology in a position to complement 5G as manufacturers continue to grow their reliance on IoT devices. Wi-Fi gives manufacturers the ability tailor the service to meet individualized needs. There will be applications within the manufacturing environment where 5G is preferred, but rather than being in competition with Wi-Fi the goal should be to build out a complimentary ecosystem.”
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