EUROPE WLAN MARKET TO HIT $8B BY 2027 By Martin Vilaboy The European enterprise WLAN (wireless local area network) market is expected to more than double by the end of this decade, according to new findings by Graphical Research. Having crossed the $3 billion (USD) mark in 2020, the industry is set to record a compound annual growth rate of more than 15 percent during the next several years and reach a valuation of $8 billion by 2027. Analysts for Graphical Research attribute the growth to the growing demand for high-speed internet; the regions significant population of smartphone users, which automatically results in a high demand for a strong and uninterrupted network connections; and the rising number of wireless hotspots across the region, thereby fueling the use of enterprise WLAN components. There is also the introduction of new wireless technology, such as Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax. In August of 2021, for instance, Extreme Networks launched its first Wi-Fi 6E access point dubbed AP4000. The unit delivers an aggregate data rate of up to 3.9 Gbps using one 2x2 for each of the 2.4 GHz, 5GHz & 6GHz bands. And in August 2020, Juniper Networks expanded its Wi-Fi 6 portfolio by adding Mist AI-powered Wi-Fi 6-enabled access points to deliver cost-effective connectivity products for smaller businesses and remote workers. Moreover, government organizations in European countries, such as the UK, Germany and France, among others, are promoting free Wi-Fi connectivity for their citizens in public places, such as health centers, museums, public buildings, and others, through WiFi4EU, which is an initiative that supports the implementation of Wi-Fi equipment in every European village and city. INTERNATIONAL AGENTS 20 CHANNELV ISION | JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2023
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