Dr. Carlos Cordeiro
Intel Fellow, Wireless CTO, Client Group Intel Corporation
IEEE Fellow
Celebrating World Wi-Fi Day:
Honoring Connectivity and Collaboration
Every year, the Wireless Broadband Alliance, the industry group that helps showcase and promote new Wi-Fi technologies, leads the celebration of World Wi-Fi Day. “It is the day we celebrate the great contribution and innovation that Wi-Fi brings to our daily lives and a charter to connect the unconnected.” In addition to the WBA, since the early days of Intel® Centrino™ laptops, Intel has maintained leadership roles in the key industry groups (IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance) that have defined and enabled every generation of Wi-Fi technology.
As we reach the annual commemoration of World Wi-Fi Day on June 20th, it is fitting to reflect on Wi-Fi technology's pivotal role in shaping our interconnected world. Wi-Fi has transcended its status as a mere convenience to become an essential component of modern society, underpinning communication, commerce, and community engagement. Its ubiquitous presence in homes, businesses, and public spaces is clear evidence of Wi-Fi’s profound impact on our daily lives and underscores the importance of this global celebration.
The current state of Wi-Fi technology is a testament to the collaborative efforts of industrial, academic, and governmental research communities. Decades of innovation and standardization have yielded wireless networks with unprecedented speed, reliability, and security. Industry leaders have spearheaded research and development initiatives, pushing the boundaries of what is technologically achievable. Concurrently, academic institutions have contributed invaluable research insights and theoretical advancements, while governmental agencies have provided crucial support through funding, policy frameworks, and regulatory oversight.
The future of Wi-Fi holds immense promise, driven by ongoing research and innovation efforts to address emerging challenges and applications for Internet of Things (IoT), augmented/virtual reality, gaming, healthcare, and automotive use cases. Wi-Fi technology continues to adapt and evolve, catalyzing new possibilities for collaboration and creativity.
World Wi-Fi Day serves as a wonderful reminder of the collective achievements made possible by this collaboration. It is a celebration of connectivity and progress, highlighting the transformative power of Wi-Fi technology in bridging digital divides and fostering socio-economic development. As we commemorate this day, let us reaffirm our commitment to advancing Wi-Fi standards and expanding access to high-quality connectivity for all. By fostering collaboration among industry, academia, and government, we can ensure Wi-Fi technology remains at the forefront of innovation, driving positive change and empowering communities worldwide.
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Dr. Carlos Cordeiro is an Intel Fellow and serves as the wireless CTO in Intel’s client computing group. Carlos leads Intel’s global wireless connectivity standards and ecosystem team and is responsible for defining Intel’s next generation wireless connectivity technology strategy, ecosystem engagements, and technical regulatory work. Dr. Cordeiro has served as the chair of the Wi-Fi Alliance Board of Directors, is the editor-in-chief of the IEEE Communications Standards Magazine, and has served as Editor of various journals including the IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing and the IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications. Dr. Cordeiro is the co-author of two textbooks on wireless, has published over 130 papers, holds over 450 patents, and is the recipient of multiple prestigious awards. He is also an IEEE Fellow.