NOVEMBER 2017CIOAPPLICATIONS.COM6NOVEMBER - 17 - 2017WIRELESSSPECIALCopyright © 2017 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Volume 02 - 30Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIO ApplicationsVisit www.cioapplications.com Managing EditorJoe PhillipGraphics & ArtAsher BlakeDeclan ColeJeevan JyothiAssistant Managing EditorBanu JohnSenior WritersRoyce D'SouzaLeah JaneRachel ClarkKhyati DubalEditorial StaffBen JacksonDaniel HolmesEzra BenjaminJames SmithNaomi DaleAmitav HanzSalesEric Thomaseric@cioapplications.comT: 510.996.5122Mailing Address:ValleyMedia, Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.330.5174 *Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEditorialThe Future of ConnectivityWireless technology is the norm for enterprise networks today, underpinning the promises of reliable, flexibility, and stable connectivity. Every enterprise, small and large, depends on wireless technology in some part of their infrastructure to improve business performance in a cost-effective fashion. Technologies such as 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) have taken significant steps toward pushing the envelope of innovation in the wireless arena. According to a recent report by Gartner, by 2020, the number of connected wireless devices will grow three fold from what it is today. This growth will be stemmed from a broad spectrum of applications in areas like healthcare and manufacturing that will heavily depend on wireless technologies for seamless operations. Meanwhile, SDN which has already established its strong presence in the data center is heading to revolutionize the wireless networking ecosystem with improved network assurance and troubleshooting capabilities. In the years to come, innovations in the landscape will be aimed at accommodating more devices and features to meet the growing desire for connectivity anywhere, anytime, while allowing numerous service providers to create innovative services, and enable advanced use cases that might go well beyond the boundaries of imagination.Alongside these developments, since the wireless medium is "physically" open, the channels are inviting more threats than the wired mediums. Companies are working towards incorporating new security measures including powerful encryption strategies to keep intruders at bay.In this edition of CIO Applications, we are featuring the companies that are at the forefront of evolving trends in the wireless arena. We hope this information will help you in making informed decisions. Let us know your thoughts.Joe PhillipManaging Editoreditor@cioapplications.comJoe Phillip
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