This is perfect timing to share this press release. While it might not seem to fit with your unified communications mindest (it isn't VoIP or telephony), Cognio is quickly jumping into thought leadership in managing wireless networks. As your mobile handset become WiFi enabled and embrace SIP/VoIP clients, we'll all get more entrenched in WiFi networks and the boundless issues that surround them.

On Thursday I'll be chatting with Neil Dienerm CTO at Cognio about some of these sweeping issues and concerns. Their press release today is great staging to prep for our conversation.

Wireless Networks Becoming Increasingly Difficult to Manage
Cognio CTO Neil Diener discussed concerns surrounding wireless network quality and security and how problems can be remediated.

VANCOUVER, CANADA, MARCH 6, 2007 — At this year’s BICSI Canada conference, Neil Diener, chief technical officer and cofounder of Cognio, the market leader in wireless spectrum analysis solutions, provided his perspective and insights on the inherent issues surrounding wireless networks and how they can be effectively addressed.

On March 6, at 9 am local time, at the BICSI Canada conference in Vancouver, Neil explored the evolution and expansion of wireless networks, and how the professionals that install and manage them are more frequently facing the confounding problem of poor performance and connectivity problems caused by a crowded or noisy spectrum. In this presentation, Neil discussed the basics of RF signaling and the 802.11 spectrum, and showed the impact RF interference has on 802.11 LANs, with real examples showing where common office devices (cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, microwave ovens, among others) cause havoc with data transmission. Neil also provided constructive advice on how to locate and remediate RF problems.

Neil has 20 years of experience in the architecture and design of reliable communication systems and embedded software. At Cognio, he is responsible for leading the company’s technology and product strategy. Prior to becoming CTO, Neil was Director of Software Technology. Before joining Cognio, he held a series of director level positions at companies including Telogy/Motorola, Sun Microsystems, Xerox, and Ask Jeeves. Neil holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from MIT and an MS in Computer Engineering from USC.

About Cognio
Cognio is the leading provider of tools to fix RF interference. Cognio, a Cisco Solutions Plus partner, is certified through Cisco’s Technology Partner program to be compatible with Cisco wireless access technologies and equipment. Cognio’s technologies are also available in products from companies such as AirMagnet, Fluke Networks and Wildpackets. More information is available on the web at http://www.cognio.com.


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