siliconindia | | April 20199and other frustrations--the enterprise should plan for next generation Wi-Fi by adopting Passpoint. Users with a Passpoint profile installed on their device can enjoy a seamless and auto-matic Wi-Fi connection from the mo-ment they enter the building.Passpoint networks provide an encrypted connection automatically, ensuring enterprise-level security, with no additional software or Virtu-al Private Network (VPNs) needed. With several IEEE 802.11 security features, Passpoint transforms the security position of devices con-nected to hotspots with guaranteed mutual authentication and over-the-air encryption, as well as restricted peer-to-peer traffic, helping to pro-tect sensitive information such as passwords, bank account numbers and personal information. Addi-tionally, the end-to-end authenti-cation protocols ensure unautho-rized users and mobile devices are filtered out, while also pro-tecting authenticated mobile devices from connecting to rogue--and potentially unsafe--hotspots. Make Way for 5G & ConvergenceMost CIOs are focused on Wi-Fi networks, but cellular connectivity within the enter-prise cannot be overlooked, especially as mobile data consump-tion continues to skyrocket. Glob-ally, mobile data traffic will grow sevenfold by 2021 at a CAGR of 46 percent. Apps and BYOD policies are driving mobile traffic volumes as people increasingly carry three mobile devices with them to stream presentations, conduct live video conferences and more.5G is the next and newest wireless standard that is being built to keep up with the proliferation of mobile devic-es and mobile data growth. It will be based on the unified aggregation of multiple spectrum bands, converging licensed, unlicensed and shared spec-trum. Merging licensed, unlicensed and shared networks provides more throughput, reduced latency, better coverage and lower costs. It's a system of converged networks that opens a larger pool of airwaves, creating more lanes for wireless connections and less RF congestion.Wireless infrastructure should be the first order of business when ready-ing the enterprise for 5G deployments. New networks, new devices, new an-tennas and new applications will all need to be integrated within a proper-ty to accommodate more mobile data. When surveying solutions, opt for unlicensed and licensed wireless net-works like Distributed Antenna Sys-tems (DAS), small cells and upgraded Wi-Fi as these will not only meet the mobile needs of today, but are built to create a hyper-dense network that is scalable enough to handle what's to come with 5G and the convergence of spectrum.From virtualization to 5G, it's a wireless world and the oppor-tunities are endless. While wireless can seem daunt-ing, by staying on top of trends, you're taking the first step to launch-ing a network that is a win-win for you and your enterprise. At the center of new innovations impacting the enterprise are wireless networks, which serve as the connected workforce's heartbeat
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