New Qualcomm Wi-Fi Platform To Deliver Next-Gen Home ConnectivityQualcomm Unveils Mesh Networking Platform and Reference Design to Usher Next Era of Whole-Home ConnectivityQualcomm has announced the launch of a new platform built on its mesh networking technology to deliver next-generation voice control, IoT connectivity, and carrier-class features for advanced, high quality home connectivityQualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., today announced the Qualcomm® Mesh Networking Platform, a unique combination of technologies upon which original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and broadband carriers can deliver next-generation connected home experiences. Devices based on the Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform will be designed to deliver robust and consistent connectivity to smart home devices in every corner of the home, as well as feature voice control capabilities, centralized management and security, and a range of mesh system features essential for carrier-grade networks. Complementing the platform is the Qualcomm® Mesh Networking Reference Design, which provides OEMs an accelerated path for development of these next-generation networking products. "Qualcomm Technologies helped create a new category of mesh networks that are transforming in-home connectivity. With our new Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform, we are building upon that foundation to accelerate the next generation of mesh systems to further enhance connected services in the home," said Gopi Sirineni, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "New capabilities like voice assistance and IoT radio integration will not only transform consumer experiences at home, but along with carrier-grade feature enhancements, make it easier for our customers to adopt and deploy mesh systems aligned to how people want their networks to perform." Driving the Mesh Networking Transition The Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform is based upon the Qualcomm® IPQ40x8/9 network system-on-chip, which is used in nearly every mesh networking product available today. The Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform includes:
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