WIA Unveils Key Insights from Nationwide Survey on In-Building Wireless Networks

The Wireless Infrastructure Association released results from a nationwide survey of U.S. enterprise IT professionals responsible for or knowledgeable of their company’s in-building and campus wireless network deployments and plans. Highlights from the survey include:

• The Need for Connectivity: Traditionally, the highest concentration of in-building wireless deployments has and continues to be in larger, complex facilities, such as stadiums, large hotels, convention centers, corporate headquarters or expansive commercial spaces. However, the survey results show a growing concentration of planned and/or newly installed in-building and private wireless networks are in smaller building sizes compared to their deployed counterparts.

• Going Cellular: Overall, security, business fit, and cost remain the main drivers for selecting wireless networks over other wired and Wi-Fi options. 

• Education is Key: Overall, the survey results showed the importance of experience for establishing technical familiarity with in-building wireless solutions and the need for targeted education for enterprise IT managers who are in the planning stage.