Jun 16, 2021 Smart infrastructure is an investment in community’s futureBy Tracy Ford Smart infrastructure is the backbone of a smart revolution, transforming the ways in which cities, towns and counties use technology and data to improve public life, noted Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), co-chair of the 117th Congressional Smart Cities Caucus. Clarke and Co-Chair Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) held an event “Smart Infrastructure: A Smarter Investment WIA Blog
Jun 10, 2021 WIA to Host Private Networks Summit Two-day digital event will feature prominent industry leaders and experts ARLINGTON, VA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) will host a live, two-day Private Networks Summit on June 22-23, 2021, from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM ET each day. The virtual event will highlight the role of private networks in the digitization of the enterprise and its many use cases in business environments. “The Private Networks Events, News, WIA Press Releases
Jun 8, 2021 WIA Elects New Board Chairman, Officers, and Director Jeffrey Stoops Elected WIA Chairman and Tom Kane Joins Board of Directors ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is pleased to announce Jeffrey Stoops, President and Chief Executive Officer of SBA, was elected to serve as Chairman of the WIA’s Board of Directors. A new slate of officers was also elected. The new News, WIA Press Releases
Jun 2, 2021 A concrete change: Helicore shortens light post upgrade timelines from weeks to daysBy Kristen Beckman Network densification continues to be key for the wireless infrastructure industry as 5G deployments and smart-cities applications require more sites to be located increasingly close to where they are needed, which often means in urban and suburban areas. Often, to streamline deployments, wireless infrastructure is built in municipality rights of way – particularly on street WIA Blog
May 24, 2021 Wireless and 5G training just got better with E-learning optionsBy Brent Weil This last year tested many assumptions we had about training and managing our workforce. Many offices and training sites closed, travel was cut back, and social distancing made in-person training a lot more challenging. Not to mention the economic pressures many companies have faced. So did we stop training? Yes and no. A lot of traditional WIA Blog
May 21, 2021 Closing the Gap on the Digital DivideBy Tracy Ford The digital divide has been a problem in the United States for decades, and the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the need for connectivity for telehealth, working remotely and being schooled at home, noted Jim Fryer, Managing Editor of Inside Towers and moderator for a Virginia Wireless Association webinar that focused on ways to close the gap. WIA Blog