Managed WiFi Is Not A Set It And Forget It Technology
There are a lot of questions about managed WiFi – what it is exactly, how it works, ideal use cases. Mike Smith, and a panel of industry experts, aim to clear up those questions at the upcoming Broadband Communities 2022 Summit in Houston, Texas (Wednesday, May 4).
Details below.
Broadband Communities: Managed Wi-Fi is Not a Set It and Forget It Technology
Most of the original managed Wi-Fi providers were working only in student housing, which had very specific needs. Managed Wi-Fi has changed and evolved through the years, and it is not a “set it and forget it” technology. From a broadband operator perspective, see what’s important when installing a system and managing the customers. Multifamily owners and broadband operators have different needs with regard to pricing, bulk managed Wi-Fi, OTT service, vendor platforms, ownership of wiring, etc. Attend this session to explore the service provided alongside the technology.
Moderator:
- Mike Smith – President and CEO, White Space Building Technology Advisors
Presenters:
- Richard Sherwin – CEO, Spot On Networks
- Michael Strait – CCO, Blue Stream Fiber
- Craig Walton – Lead Product Manager AT&T
- Mike Janssen – Sr. Manager of Sales Engineering, Quantum Fiber
Summit Details:
- May 2-5, 2022
- Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas
- Mike Smith Moderating: Wednesday, May 4 at 9:30am-1020am CST
Recent blogs
The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Building Technology in Acquisitions
In most real estate acquisitions, the checklist is familiar. Roof. HVAC. Structure. CapEx reserves. For asset managers, this often means inheriting decisions you didn’t make, systems you didn’t select, and contracts you didn’t negotiate, while still being accountable for performance, budgets, and long-term outcomes. There’s one category that rarely gets the same level of scrutiny yet has a habit of […]
4 Trends Reshaping Electronic Security (and Why They Matter to Owners)
The electronic security landscape is evolving fast, and if you haven’t looked closely in a while, you might be surprised by what’s changed. From cloud-based systems to smarter cameras, the next generation of access control and surveillance technology isn’t just more powerful – it’s more connected, efficient, and operationally intelligent. […]

