Wireless Broadband Alliance: New Chairman & Co-Chair Appointed

The Wireless Broadband Alliance appoints Dr. Derek Peterson (Boingo Wireless) as Chairman and Cameron Dunn (AT&T) as Co-Chair. Focus on Wi-Fi, 5G, AI, and wireless tech convergence for seamless connectivity.

The Wireless Broadband Partnership has actually confirmed the consultation of Dr. Derek Peterson, Principal Modern Technology Police Officer at Boingo Wireless, as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Cameron Dunn, Aide Vice President – In Building Solutions at AT&T, has actually been named Co-Chair. Both bring extensive experience to the duties, with duties that include steering the partnership’s strategy on Wi-Fi and cellular innovation merging.

Dunn’s Experience in Mobile Telecoms

Dunn brings over 25 years of experience in mobile telecoms and team leadership. He is presently in charge of the investment method and innovation planning for AT&T’s in-building solutions throughout the USA.

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has validated the appointment of Dr. Derek Peterson, Chief Technology Officer at Boingo Wireless, as Chairman of its Board of Supervisors. Dr. Peterson’s tenure at Boingo Wireless consists of supervising technical technique and implementing wireless innovations such as 5G, Passpoint, CBRS personal networks and Wi-Fi 7. I’m recognized to be elected to Chairman and look onward to leading the board through the following age of connection and AI, as we proceed to enable cooperation in between service providers, modern technology firms, regulators, business and cities,” said Dr. Derek Peterson, Chairman, Wireless Broadband Partnership

WBA Board Members and Initiatives

The board includes agents from operators, provider, and innovation vendors. Participants take part in efforts on NextGen Wi-Fi, OpenRoaming, 5G, 6G, along with policy, interoperability, and real-world deployment tasks. The WBA’s subscription attributes global industry names such as Cisco Equipments, Intel, BT, Broadcom, Charter Communications and Reliance Jio.

“The role of cordless modern technologies has actually never ever been more vital. The WBA’s duty over the last decade has actually contributed in the prevalent fostering of protected and smooth Wi-Fi and the merging between Wi-Fi and mobile innovations. I’m honored to be elected to Chairman and expect leading the board via the following era of connection and AI, as we remain to make it possible for partnership in between service providers, modern technology firms, cities, regulatory authorities and enterprises,” claimed Dr. Derek Peterson, Chairman, Wireless Broadband Partnership

“Dr. Peterson has been a driving pressure in forming the WBA’s method and advancing the Wi-Fi market over the past decade. His leadership, vision, and technological know-how have actually contributed in strengthening collaboration across our global environment. We are thrilled to continue collaborating with him as Chairman to even more our vision of enabling smooth, protected, and interoperable Wi-Fi experiences worldwide,” claimed Tiago Rodrigues, President and Chief Executive, WBA

Peterson’s Role and Vision for WBA

“It’s an honor to function as Co-Chair of the Wireless Broadband Partnership, particularly in this amazing time of innovation and concentrate on the convergence of cordless modern technologies. Across the globe, seamless, secure, and merged connection is crucial for businesses, people, and neighborhoods. I anticipate functioning alongside Dr. Peterson, the WBA board, and our market companions to advance improvements and improvement in next-generation cordless experiences everywhere connection is needed,” claimed Dunn

Dr. Peterson’s period at Boingo Wireless consists of supervising technical technique and implementing cordless technologies such as 5G, Passpoint, CBRS exclusive networks and Wi-Fi 7. The company presently operates wireless networks at over 130 airport terminals and transport centers, even more than 70 sporting activities and enjoyment venues, upwards of 100 United state armed forces bases, as well as healthcare facilities, resorts, and industrial homes.

“It’s an honor to offer as Co-Chair of the Wireless Broadband Partnership, especially in this interesting time of development and emphasis on the convergence of wireless modern technologies.