In the battle of WiFi versus mesh networks, the latter has the edge. Two tech leaders share why.

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Military and defense leaders explain how 5G and Open RAN are helping solve networking challenges

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Rebecca Gray, SVP & GM Military, Boingo Wireless (left), and Venice Goodwine, chief information officer of the US Department of Air Force (right), speak at MWC 2024.

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Robots and AI-powered assistive tech are poised to transform accessibility and mobility

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Tech execs from Salesforce and Qualcomm share their best practices for implementing AI in the workplace

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Applications for AI at the enterprise level were a key theme at MWC Las Vegas 2024.

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Airports are investing in private wireless networks to improve operations and travelers' experience

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Some benefits of private wireless networks include lower latency and more secure and reliable connectivity.

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Techies, salespeople, and industry execs arrive in Las Vegas for the Mobile World Congress trade show

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Attendees of Mobile World Congress Las Vegas will gather at the Los Vegas Convention Center. The trade show kicks off Tuesday, October 8th.

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I'm a telecommunications expert — here's how I think IoT can help prevent wildfires and save our forests

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Digital-twin technology could be an archaeologist's most powerful tool

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Walkie-talked-inspired tech is the secret weapon behind Olympics security

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Security guards monitor empty stadium seats at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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How Olympic host cities have recycled 5G infrastructure to improve locals' internet speeds and connectivity

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5G networks deployed in Olympic host cities continue to be used after the Games.

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