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Jamaica Ministry of Education – Case Study

The Challenge

Jamaica’s Ministry of Education needed to connect over 1,000 schools with reliable Wi-Fi, but faced severe budget constraints.
Their initial plan using Ruckus hardware would leave many schools unconnected (due to the high cost)—an unacceptable outcome for the government.
They required a solution that could deliver enterprise-grade quality and scalability at a significantly lower cost.

Key Requirements

  • Scalability: Manage over 10,000 access points and switches across hundreds of sites.
    •Reliability: High-quality, remotely managed network without on-site IT resources.
    •Vendor Flexibility: Avoid vendor lock-in to prevent inflated pricing.
    •Real-Time Oversight: Role-based dashboards for the Prime Minister’s Office, central IT, and local administrators.
    •Cost Efficiency: A system that meets national-scale demands within strict budget limits.
    •Unified Management: Single pane of glass for both Ruckus and new OpenWiFi deployments.

The Solution

MsTECH, a Jamaican MSP, secured the contract and identified OpenWiFi and OpenLAN—managed by NetExperience—as the ideal combination for scalability and affordability.
To achieve unified management across both Ruckus and OpenWiFi networks, MsTECH partnered with WiBuz, integrating its API-driven wibipOS with the NetExperience platform.
Within weeks, a fully interoperable, vendor-agnostic system was operational, enabling seamless management across technologies.

Deployment Phases

Phase 1: 3,150 Ruckus APs deployed across 364 schools.

Phase 2: 700+ schools, 5,600 additional APs, and 2,088 switches using OpenWiFi (Actiontec, Edgecore) and OpenLAN (Edgecore, Cybertan).

Why the Project Succeeded

  1. Vendor Independence: NetExperience’s platform supports mixed hardware deployments, avoiding lock-in and reducing licensing costs.
  2. Enterprise-Grade Reliability & Reduced Operational Costs: Scalable management with advanced, remote troubleshooting, zero-touch provisioning, and enterprise-quality hardware from Edgecore, Actiontec, and Cybertan.
  3. User-Driven Dashboards: Role-based, multi-tenant views provided visibility for all levels—from government executives to school administrators.

Results

  • Over 8,700 APs deployed across 1,000+ schools.
    • Budget compliance achieved without sacrificing performance.
    • Simplified management and operational transparency for the Ministry of Education. 
    • The project set a model for future government ICT infrastructure initiatives.

Future Planning

Building on this success, the government is now evaluating WiBuz and NetExperience solutions for other ministries, aiming to: 
• Centralize multi-ministry command and control. 
• Diversify hardware procurement to avoid single-vendor dependency. 
• Leverage economies of scale across government departments.

Lessons for MSPs

  • Vendor Lock-In Is Avoidable: MsTECH demonstrated the power of open, interoperable networks.
    • Seamless Ruckus + OpenWiFi Integration: NetExperience and WiBuz deliver unified control for hybrid environments.
    • Scalable, Replicable Model: This approach can extend to other enterprise vendors (e.g., Meraki, Aruba) alongside OpenWiFi.

The Red Cross continues to set the standard for delivering critical support where it’s needed most. Following the recent hurricane, their rapid response and commitment to community recovery highlight the importance of reliable, scalable aid—just as this project does for national connectivity. Anyone wishing to support relief efforts can do so through the Red Cross disaster response page: redcross.org/donate/hurricane.

NetExperience Introduces New Zero Touch Provisioning Application for WiFi Installers

NetExperience Introduces New Zero Touch Provisioning Application for WiFi Installers

 

Time saving application is designed specifically for field technicians deploying multiple WiFi access points and switches within a single location MDU, hotel or campus

 

June 9th 2025. Ottawa, Canada – NetExperience, creator of the first end to end WLAN software and service compatible with OpenWiFi, today announced the availability of NetExInstall, a new application available as a free download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, that  enables technicians to deploy OpenWiFi WiFi access points with zero touch provisioning. With NetExinstall, the technician simply scans the QR code of the WiFi access point (AP) or switch, selects a location where it will be deployed and then plugs the access point or switch into the ethernet cable. NetExperience’s cloud management and controller platform  automatically connects the AP or switch to the correct account to download the previously configured AP profile.

 

In addition to automating the basic installation process, the application can also be used by the technician to run connectivity and speed tests, take photos and GPS coordinates of the exact location of the devices and leave notes for future technicians about any unusual issues. Team leaders can also use the statistics produced to manage productivity and quality control of their teams.

 

“We have been approached by several of our customers, including our parent company, Pavlov Media, to create this mobile application,” said Marcel Chenier, CTO NetExperience. “There is a real need to both simplify the installation process and reduce human error wherever possible, especially when deploying hundreds or thousands of access points or more.”

 

“Pavlov Media has deployed tens of thousands of OpenWiFi APs and we really appreciate this new application for our installation teams,” said John Danner, VP of Product Development. “In the past it was sometimes difficult to locate exactly where an access point was installed and it could be a lengthy process to locate it. In addition to removing the need to label an AP prior to installation, this new application will save significant time throughout the entire process and , we expect to see a noteworthy increase in efficiency.”

 

 

About NetExperience

NetExperience, a Pavlov Media company is the leading Cloud Management and Controller Platform for Wi-Fi service providers deploying the Telecom Infra Project OpenWiFi and OpenLAN architecture. The Platform is compatible with all OpenWiFi Access Points and OpenLAN Switches available from many different hardware vendors.  Service Providers benefit from a highly scalable platform with an extensive feature set and significantly lower costs than traditional brands. For more information please see our web site at www.netexperience.com or follow us on LinkedIn

 

 

YTL Communications Selects NetExperience & Actiontec Electronics to Implement First OpenWiFi Deployments in Malaysia.

SMEs, industrial and hospitality customers throughout Malaysia will benefit from advanced, low-cost WiFi technology.

BARCELONA, Spain (February 27, 2024) – YTL Communications, Actiontec Electronics and NetExperience today announced the formation of a strategic partnership to deploy enterprise-grade TIP (Telecom Infra Project) OpenWiFi to YTL Communications customers using Actiontec’s portfolio of compatible access points and NetExperience’s leading OpenWiFi management cloud platform.

YTL Communications’ deployment of Actiontec’s portfolio includes WiFi6 access points in multiple form-factors such as ceiling mount, wall plate and outdoor, to cater to customer needs. Additionally, Actiontec offers WiFi6E access points, with WiFi7 access points coming soon.  On the other hand, NetExperience’s cloud platform is a fully featured state-of-the-art controller for OpenWiFi that combines advanced Radio Resource Management (RRM) technology with an innovative hierarchical deployment methodology.  This methodology enables large-scale service providers like YTL Communications to easily serve many customers with disparate needs, consistent configuration, zero touch provisioning  and without the need for human monitoring.

“YTL Communications is pleased to partner with two of the leading technology providers in TIP OpenWiFi,” said Wing K. Lee, CEO of YTL Communications. “The advanced WiFi technology from Actiontec and NetExperience is a great fit for our customers in Malaysia. We are excited to bring enterprise-grade Wi-Fi networks to complement our awarding winning 5G service. Consistent with our 5G service, this new Wi-Fi service will deliver class-leading performance at the best TCO (total cost of ownership) in the industry. We are confident this will help businesses large and small unlock new opportunities for digitisation and delivery of superior customer experience, made possible by the advanced Wi-Fi hardware and proven deployment and management capabilities from our strategic partners Actiontec and NetExperience.”

TIP OpenWiFi is a community-developed, open-source-based solution creating a disaggregated technology stack, ensuring a cost-effective and seamless way to deploy connectivity in a variety of WiFi use cases. The OpenWiFi community currently includes more than 300 participants, including service providers, OEMs, ODMs, software ISVs, system integrators, silicon vendors, and industry organisations.

“Actiontec Electronics has been a trusted technology provider to YTL Communicationsand we are thrilled to now add OpenWiFi as another solution,” said Cliff Lin, Executive Vice President. “We have already completed numeroussuccessful deployments for customers internationally with NetExperience and have full confidence our joint technologies will provide YTL Communications with the most advanced WiFi at a cost that other vendors cannot meet.”

“YTL Communications represents a large-scale, highly innovative service provider, which is exactly the type of customer our OpenWiFi platform is designed for,” said Bernard Herscovici, CEO of NetExperience. “The combination of Actiontec and NetExperience is a proven, advanced WiFi solution and the rapid and continuous development of OpenWiFi technologies will ensure YTL Communications always has the most advanced and competitive WiFi available for their customers.”

About YTL Communications

YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (793634-V) is a subsidiary of YTL Power International Berhad and serves as the communications arm of YTL Corporation Berhad, a leading infrastructure conglomerate in Malaysia. YTL Communications Sdn Bhd is a global frontrunner in telecommunications and operates a mobile network called ‘Yes’, Malaysia’s first nationwide 4G provider. As the youngest operator with 92% population pure 4G coverage, the Yes network is the only network in Malaysia with a modern all-IP architecture. On the back of this advanced architecture, Yes became the first in Malaysia to provide nationwide VoLTE (Voice over LTE) in 2016 —five years ahead of all other telcos. In 2019, Yes successfully made Malaysia the second country in the world and the first in Asia to deploy Terragraph. In 2021, Yes yet again emerged as Malaysia’s first 5G service provider to launch 5G—11 to 20 months ahead of other local telcos. In May 2022, Yes launched Malaysia’s first truly uncapped 5G service with the lowest tariff globally in line with the vision of “5G for All”. Today, Yes is proud to be the nation’s undisputed 5G leader with back-to-back Malaysia’s Fastest Mobile Network award wins by Ookla in Q3-Q4 2022 and Q1-Q2 2023. For more information about Yes 5G products and services, kindly visit www.yes.my.

About NetExperience

NetExperience, a Pavlov Media company, is leading the transition to a disaggregated Wi-Fi network. The NetExperience Cloud platform allows service providers to integrate WLAN controller and management capabilities into their back office. The platform is compatible with the three key components of the Telecom Infra Project Wi-Fi architecture: CloudSDK, certified open source Access Point software and compatible Access Point hardware.

About Actiontec

With more than 30 years of experience providing state of the art home connectivity devices, Actiontec is one of the largest suppliers in North America. Our products have been adopted by leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 Service Providers, who have always relied on our innovation and quality. Actiontec’s state of the art portfolio of 2.5G/10G PON and its WiFi-6E products have achieved strong market adoption. With the launch of the WiFi-7 portfolio in 2023 and 2024, new customers are joining Actiontec’s family of partners. Learn more at: https://www.actiontec.com/TIP OpenWiFi is a disaggregated Wi-Fi software system, offered as a free open source that includes both a cloud controller SDK and Access Point (AP) firmware, capable of running on a rich variety of Indoor and Outdoor AP hardware, designed and validated by TIP to work seamlessly together.

Contact

Huw Rees
huw@netexperience.com
www.netexperience.com

Frank Lai
flai@actiontec.com
ActionTec Electronics

Mun Teng Cheah
munteng.cheah@ytl.com
YTL Corp (Communications)

Pavlov Media Acquires NetExperience to Accelerate Global Expansion of Telecom Infra Project (TIP) OpenWiFi Solution

Award-winning open and disaggregated Wi-Fi technology provides seamless connectivity for multifamily, hospitality, senior living, military barracks, sports stadiums, and the enterprise markets

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. and OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pavlov Media, a premier Broadband services and software solutions provider, today announced it has acquired NetExperience, developer of the preeminent Telecom Infra Project (TIP) OpenWiFi Cloud Controller. The company, to be run as an independent division of Pavlov Media, will continue to serve its existing customer base, and enable the rapid deployment of OpenWiFi’s open and disaggregated technology.

Pavlov Media will remain an independent managed service provider for the multifamily industry, deploying purpose-driven Wi-Fi network solutions as well as OpenWiFi-based solutions for its customers.

The NetExperience subsidiary, will remain based in Canada. It will operate as an autonomous Cloud Platform for the TIP OpenWiFi community. NetExperience will be continue to be run by its’ co-founders, Chief Executive Officer Bernard Herscovici and Chief Technology Officer. Marcel Chénier, and Pavlov Media will retain the entire NetExperience team.

“The OpenWiFi technology serves a specific set of customers. We have been advocates for this technology stack since its launch, and have successfully deployed the solution,” said Cory Douglas, Pavlov Media, CEO. “OpenWiFi complements our current enterprise-grade wireless networking partnerships and, together, they will all yield tremendous value for industry as it moves forward to Wi-Fi 7 and beyond.

“NetExperience will continue to provide cloud controller services to existing OpenWiFi customer base  and strive to support new customers with OpenWiFi deployments across the globe,” said Herscovici.

“Our number one goal is to expand market opportunities for the industry by utilizing and advancing the OpenWiFi ecosystem. Disaggregated Wi-Fi technology is enjoying more traction across multiple market verticals and the acquisition of NetExperience accomplishes our growth and expansion goals,” continued Douglas.

OpenWiFi won the 2023 Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) Industry Award for Best Wi-Fi Network Technology. Said the WBA about OpenWiFi, “TIP OpenWiFi seems to hit the market at the right time! Addressing vendor lock, coupled with shortages in parts and other supply chain problems, OpenWiFi enabled operators to source hardware solutions from different vendors and use OpenWiFi for management. From that perspective, it scores high on technical and business innovation. It is also having good market traction.”

In 2023, OpenWiFi also won the 2023 WBA Industry Award for Best Wi-Fi for Social Impact and Light Reading’s Leading Lights Award for Best Public Private Partnership.

The TIP OpenWiFi community includes MSPs, ISPs, solution providers, chipsets, as well as ODM and OEM vendors. The global community counts more than 1,100 representatives from 330 companies as its members. There are over 30 access point and cloud controller vendors and, to date, more than 165,000 APs supporting OpenWiFi have been deployed in commercial networks around the world.

About Pavlov Media
Pavlov Media is headquartered in Champaign, IL and offers broadband, voice, video and software solution services. The company operates private and municipal fiber networks connected to its 100 Gigabit national backbone network in 44 states and Canada. Pavlov Media specializes in private networks designed, built and operated by a team of dedicated professionals from the multifamily real estate industry. For more information visit pavlovmedia.com

About NetExperience:
NetExperience is leading the transition to a disaggregated Wi-Fi and LAN network. The NetExperience Cloud platform includes sophisticated, highly scalable WLAN controller and management capabilities designed for Wi-Fi service providers. The platform is compatible with the key components of the Telecom Infra Project OpenWiFi and OpenLAN architectures and is compatible with OpenWiFi access points and OpenLAN Switch hardware. Learn more at netexperience.com.

About OpenWiFi:
Launched in 2021, OpenWiFi is a community-developed open-source platform designed to lower the cost of developing and operating Wi-Fi networks. Designed to include a cloud controller SDK and switches and enterprise-grade access point firmware validated to work seamlessly together, the platform’s unique approach to Wi-Fi creates an open-source disaggregated technology stack without vendor lock-in, ensuring a cost-effective and seamless way to deploy connectivity in a variety of use cases. OpenWiFi was created through the Telecom Infra Project (TIP), a global community of companies and organizations that are driving open and disaggregated infrastructure solutions to advance global connectivity. The OpenWiFi community currently includes more than 330 participants, including service providers, OEMs, ODMs, software ISVs, system integrators, silicon vendors and industry organizations. Learn more about TIP OpenWiFi here and the OpenWiFi Alliance here.

Chris Hunt
Pavlov Media
chunt@pavlovmedia.com
217.531.9031

SOURCE Pavlov Media, Inc.

WorldVue Announces Partnership with OpenWiFi

Houston-based company continues to enhance global connectivity solutions through transformative partnership

HOUSTON (January 16, 2024) – WorldVue, the trusted platform which empowers guest-centric properties around the globe to leverage technologies such as video entertainment, digital infrastructure, wireless connectivity, and smartphone applications , announced its partnership with OpenWiFi to enable global deployment of Telecom Infra Project (TIP) OpenWiFi solutions.

Through this partnership, WorldVue will integrate OpenWiFi’s open-source technology into its Wi‑Fi solutions, allowing for more flexibility and the ability to streamline network operations. This is accomplished using TIP OpenWiFi certified software and hardware and state of the art hardware from a wide array of manufacturers.

“WorldVue is committed to delivering high-quality services and seamless connectivity., We believe wireless connectivity is a major catalyst for economic growth and industry development,” said Robert Grosz, President and COO of WorldVue. “Embracing OpenWiFi allows us to break free from vendor lock, rapidly innovate in the wireless space developing deep integrations with mission critical applications and offer our clients the most flexible and lowest total cost of ownership.”

Launched in 2021, OpenWiFi is a community-developed open-source platform designed to lower the cost of developing and operating Wi-Fi networks. The platform’s unique approach to Wi-Fi creates an open-source disaggregated technology stack without vendor lock-in, ensuring a cost-effective and seamless way to deploy connectivity in a variety of use cases. OpenWiFi was created through the Telecom Infra Project (TIP), a global community of companies and organizations driving open and disaggregated infrastructure solutions to advance global connectivity. The OpenWiFi community currently includes more than 300 participants, including service providers, OEMs, ODMs, software ISVs, system integrators, silicon vendors, and industry organizations.

“We’re proud to partner with an industry leader like WorldVue to amplify our impact further and achieve our mission of closing the digital divide,” adds Jack Raynor, Chairman, OpenWiFi Program Group. The Wi-Fi industry benefits from disruptors like WorldVue who go above and beyond to enhance their offerings with an open-source solution.”

By building networks with TIP OpenWiFi solutions, customers will benefit from WorldVue’s industry-leading technology solutions combined with OpenWiFi’s innovative and cost-effective approach. This collaboration further solidifies the vision of revolutionizing how companies and individuals access and manage wireless networks.

ABOUT WORLDVUE

WorldVue®,  is a trusted provider of video, advanced connectivity, and professional services to properties and enterprises on a global basis. With a dedication to customer service, WorldVue leads the way in delivering innovative technology solutions that enhance the resident, guest, and staff experience. From managed services to digital transformation, WorldVue is a single point of contact for all a property’s technology needs.

Founded in 1974, WorldVue is a privately held company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company serves over 7,000 properties with over 900,000 rooms under management. For more information, visit www.worldvue.com.

ABOUT OPENWiFi:

Launched in 2021, OpenWiFi is a community-developed open-source platform designed to lower the cost of developing and operating Wi-Fi networks. Designed to include a cloud controller SDK and switches and enterprise-grade access point firmware validated to work seamlessly together, the platform’s unique approach to Wi-Fi creates an open-source disaggregated technology stack without vendor lock-in, ensuring a cost-effective and seamless way to Wi-Fi deploy connectivity in a variety of use cases. The OpenWiFi technology was created through Meta and the Telecom Infra Project (TIP), a global community of companies and organizations that are driving open and disaggregated infrastructure solutions to advance global connectivity. The OpenWiFi community currently includes more than 330 participants, including managed service providers, OEMs, ODMs, software ISVs, system integrators, silicon vendors and industry organizations. To learn more or deploy OpenWiFi, visit the OpenWiFi Alliance at www.openwifialliance.global.

Single Digits and OpenWiFi partner to deploy seamless Wi-Fi connectivity at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte

The award-winning Wi-Fi software solution helps connect families across the Carolinas and around the world, empowering them to feel at home — even when they can’t be

BEDFORD, N.H. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 19, 2023 — Single Digits, a leading provider of intelligent managed networks, and OpenWiFi, a solution developed through the Telecom Infra Project (TIP), a global community of companies and organizations working together to advance global connectivity, today announced the successful deployment of an OpenWiFi network at the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Greater Charlotte.

“The Single Digits Wi-Fi network deployment process was exceptional. We’re grateful to collaborate with forward-thinking organizations like them to significantly enhance our ability to provide comfort and convenience for the families we serve,” said Vicky Seksinsky, representative office administrator at RMHC of Greater Charlotte. “Staying connected with loved ones is paramount during a stay, and our new OpenWiFi network enables children and their families to do just that.”

The open source-based Wi-Fi network supports RMHC’s mission to embrace families of sick or injured children by providing the comfort and support of home during their greatest time of need. RMHC of Greater Charlotte’s mission aligns with Single Digits’ commitment to creating connected experiences that enhance the quality of life. This Wi-Fi deployment will offer families seamless internet connectivity, ensuring they can stay in touch with loved ones and access vital information during their stay.

“TIP OpenWiFi empowers us to deploy more affordable Wi-Fi networks at a faster rate while also delivering superior performance,” said Joe Martin, vice president of product management at Single Digits. “Backed by the TIP OpenWiFi community of collaborators, this collaborative solution is truly a game-changer for the Wi-Fi industry — and a better solution for global connectivity. This initiative with the RMHC of Greater Charlotte reinforces our dedication to delivering reliable, high-speed Wi-Fi access in important community venues and ultimately providing connectivity for good.”

Leveraging community-driven OpenWiFi architecture to enable part multivendor, managed Wi-Fi networks, Single Digits integrates its managed services through The Connected Life Platform™. The program facilitates the easy installation and zero-touch provisioning of access points from Edgecore and NetExperience’s cloud controller, resulting in an efficient and effective setup process for RMHC of Greater Charlotte.

“We are delighted to partner with industry leader Single Digits to bring the benefits of OpenWiFi to the RMHC of Greater Charlotte. The OpenWiFi solution is perfectly suited for the public good, with lower costs, better access and an open platform,” said Bernard Herscovici, CEO of NetExperience.

In the spirit of Wi-Fi for good, Single Digits, OpenWiFi, NetExperience and Edgecore all partnered on a fundraiser — Raise Love #forRMHC. For every like, comment, repost or share on LinkedIn, the companies will donate to ensure that funds raised can fill a pantry with snacks in the RMCH of Greater Charlotte’s Ronald McDonald Family Room.

Known for launching networks that provide social impact, OpenWiFi was named a Finalist for the 2023 Leading Lights Awards for Best Public-Private Partnership. Since launching in 2021, OpenWiFi networks have been deployed globally in multifamily housing, dormitories on U.S. military bases and other commercial environments.

About Single Digits:
We give end users The Connected Life Experience® — the seamless, effortless and robust connectivity experience they expect — and show property owners how to break the bounds of uninspired connectivity to increase revenue, improve customer and resident satisfaction and ultimately maximize property value. We offer complete guest, resident and customer internet and connectivity solutions, including enterprise-class software, network design, engineering, professional services, ongoing maintenance, network monitoring, multilingual support, revenue reporting and authentication tracking. We currently serve over 3,600 customers globally, comprised of over 1 million guest rooms and apartment units across multiple industries, including hospitality, student housing, multifamily and senior living. www.singledigits.com

About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte:

RMHC of Greater Charlotte focuses on embracing families of sick or injured children by providing the comfort and support of home during their greatest time of need. Since 2011, we have served over 4,000 families from across the Carolinas, the country and the world. For more information, please visit www.rmhofcharlotte.org.

About OpenWiFi:

Launched in 2021, OpenWiFi is a community-developed open-source platform designed to lower the cost of developing and operating Wi-Fi networks. Designed to include a cloud controller SDK and switches and enterprise-grade access point firmware validated to work seamlessly together, the platform’s unique approach to Wi-Fi creates an open-source disaggregated technology stack without vendor lock-in, ensuring a cost-effective and seamless way to deploy connectivity in a variety of use cases. OpenWiFi was created through the Telecom Infra Project, (TIP), a global community of companies and organizations that are driving open and disaggregated infrastructure solutions to advance global connectivity. The OpenWiFi community currently includes more than 300 participants, including service providers, OEMs, ODMs, software ISVs, system integrators, silicon vendors and industry organizations. Learn more about TIP OpenWiFi here.

About NetExperience:
NetExperience is leading the transition to a disaggregated Wi-Fi and LAN network. The NetExperience Cloud platform includes sophisticated, highly scalable WLAN controller and management capabilities designed for Wi-Fi service providers. The platform is compatible with the key components of the Telecom Infra Project OpenWiFi and OpenLAN architectures and is compatible with OpenWiFi access points and OpenLAN Switch hardware. www.netexperience.com

CONTACT INFO:
Julia Healey
Head of Marketing
jhealey@singledigits.com

Drew Deeter
Senior Account Executive
ddeeter@comprise.agency

OpenWiFi: Empowering WiFi Service Providers

In today’s interconnected world, reliable and fast internet connectivity is essential for individuals and businesses. WiFi service providers face the challenge of keeping pace with technological advancements. OpenWiFi is a game-changer in the industry, offering numerous benefits to service providers. Let’s explore how OpenWiFi can transform the industry and empower service providers.

Flexibility and Customization:
OpenWiFi allows you to customize and optimize your network as it is based on open source and Platforms like NetExperience offer a full suite of open APIs. Tailoring your WiFi solution enables you to adapt to specific markets, stand out from competitors, and offer unique services.

Enhanced Performance:
OpenWiFi uses the latest WiFi6, WiFi6E and soon WiFi7 technologies enhancing network performance and stability. This translates to faster speeds, increased reliability, reduced latency, and an improved user experience.

Cost Optimization:
OpenWiFi uses multiple AP hardware vendors with a vast array of products to suit any WiFi use case. These hardware providers are high volume manufacturers operating from a low cost base, saving you at least 50% over big brand competitors. The open-source community and NetExperience provides valuable support for the entire solution which typically reduces the end user support calls by as much as 30%.

Security and Privacy:
OpenWiFi offers a robust framework to protect networks and user privacy. Regular security updates, vulnerability patches, and community-driven audits ensure a secure environment. Encryption protocols and access controls safeguard sensitive data.

Collaboration and Innovation:
OpenWiFi fosters collaboration among service providers, manufacturers, and developers. This shared ecosystem encourages innovation, accelerates the development of new WiFi technologies, and establishes leaders in the industry.

OpenWiFi empowers WiFi service providers to customize offerings, improve network performance, reduce costs and drive business growth. Its flexibility, customization options, and cost optimization benefits make it an attractive choice for adapting to evolving customer demands. Get ready to take WiFi services to new heights with OpenWiFi!

OpenWiFi meets OpenLAN

In the last 3 years OpenWiFi has matured from an idea to a vibrant ecosystem of WiFi providers, Access Point manufacturers and software providers pushing hard to bring open source based disaggregation to the WiFi World. Disaggregation meaning the separation of the hardware from software, such that a Cloud based WiFi controller from one software vendor can interoperate with Access Point hardware from multiple – and different – vendors. So hello diversity of supply and goodbye vendor lock. Being built on an open source foundation means unprecedented velocity in development and democratization of the ecosystem.

It seems there is strong appetite to extend this approach beyond WiFi and with a little nudging from WiFi providers we and our ecosystem partners started working on a similar approach for LAN switches. Naturally, the project is called OpenLAN. When applied to switches the successful approach taken for WiFi means having an open source core technology foundation, and using the same harmonized software interface to the Cloud. The result is when a WiFi provider combines OpenWiFi and OpenLAN, they get a unified access architecture with management and workflow. Plus the benefits of open source now also apply to switches.

But what kind of switches? Eventually, there will likely be OpenLAN variants for all the categories from access, aggregation, core, data centers, etc. But the initial effort – driven by the early adopters of OpenWiFi – is focused on the access switches directly connecting Access Points. The initial “lineup” of switches in 2023 has the following attributes:

  • Has variants of 8/24/48 Ports with several upstream interface options
  • Support (strong) POE to power the Access Points
  • Low cost compatible with the WiFi providers business case requirements

If you attend 2023 HITEC Hospitality technology conference and exhibition in Toronto later this month, come by our booth for a demo of combined OpenWiFi and OpenLAN.

Bernard Herscovici
Founder and CEO at NetExperience
Bernard@netexperience.com
www.netexperience.com

 

 

 

Are we ready for the next supply chain disruption?

In the last couple of years the WiFi industry has been going through a supply chain disruption. While the pandemic has been a rare event, it showed how fragile the ecosystem is and how hard it is to adapt quickly to increase or decrease in demand. System vendors have experienced very long lead times – 1 year was not uncommon for the key components.

Service providers were faced with increased demand from work at home, but uncertain demand from office buildings. On a vertical by vertical market it was not easy to project the demand. When the traditional vendor was not able to supply the right product what can the service provider do? They were faced with several unattractive choices:

  • Wait for the supply, forego business and “manage” customer expectations. Who wants to do that?
  • Try to get a new Access Point supplier but that is very hard, because traditional vendors tie their software and management to their own hardware and to replace the software it takes many months of testing, validation and learning and after that end up with multiple different unconnected platforms
  • Order far beyond the time horizon where the service provider has new revenue visibility with the associated financial risks

With OpenWiFi the situation is much improved:

  1. There will be 6-10 different Access Point providers active in 2023, each with their own product portfolio
  2. OpenWiFi allows for interchangeable Access Points in the same network, one vendor’s Access Point in one room and another vendor’s Access Point in next room and the management and controller will treat these as coming from the same vendor
  3. OpenWiFi Access Points use chipsets from multiple vendors, also ensuring diversity at the chipset level

With the fresh memories of the consequences and challenges from the last supply chain disruption, we think many connectivity providers will take a look at OpenWiFi and when the next supply chain disruption occurs they will be better prepared.

Bernard Herscovici
Founder and CEO at NetExperience
Bernard@netexperience.com
www.netexperience.com

NetExperience Launches Release 3.0 of OpenWiFi WLAN Software for Service Providers

Latest Release Fuels Growing OpenWiFi Adoption with New Features that Facilitate Network Disaggregation and Improved Quality of Experience

Ottawa, Canada – March 6, 2023 — NetExperience, creator of the first end to end WLAN software and service compatible with OpenWiFi, today announced the General Availability of Release 3.0, bringing a set of new features supporting Wi-Fi connectivity providers in the areas of monetization, network and workflow optimization, robustness and scalability.

Release 3.0 is based on the Telecom Infra Project’s (TIP) latest GA OpenWiFi release and is the result of extensive feedback from NetExperience’s growing customer base of WiFi service providers and hardware ecosystem partners. The platform is available as a SaaS service or licensed software hosted in the service provider’s infrastructure allowing for local data retention.

“Our partnership with the OpenWiFi ecosystem of leading service providers and technology companies has allowed us to accelerate our product development and optimize the platform to meet the needs of the growing WiFi industry,” said Bernard Herscovici, CEO of NetExperience.

“NetExperience is leading the transition to a disaggregated WiFi network,” Herscovici continued. “Our cloud platform allows service providers to deploy enterprise-class, sophisticated WLAN controller and management capabilities at a consumer price point.”

The NetExperience platform is compatible with the key components of the Telecom Infra Project Wi-Fi architecture: open source base software and compatible Access Point hardware. The platform has been extensively tested and deployed with more than 20 TIP-compatible WiFi6 and 6E access points in various form factors, including wall-plate, ceiling mount and outdoor.

For a demo of the new capabilities please contact Huw Rees at huw@netexperience.com or visit our website at https://www.netexperience.com.