Up to 70% of all small and medium businesses still use Wi-Fi 4. This technology is almost a decade old and can cause companies major problems with application performance or reliability. These businesses should skip Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and deploy Wi-Fi 6. Deploying Wi-Fi 5 will likely result in the need to perform another upgrade in a couple of years, while Wi-Fi 6 can be left in place for at least five or six years.
Staying ahead of the curve with respect to technology will certainly improve the business productivity and reflect on the profitability. In a country like Australia where wages are considered one of the highest business costs, deploying a faster Wi-Fi network will save time and help both managers and employees to be more productive. Wi-Fi 6 will also provide the best possible experience for their customers and internal employees, and the technology should be a top consideration for most of the types of businesses.
Moreover, many businesses have integrated high-bandwidth applications into their business processes. Examples of this are VR as a customer service or collaboration tool and HD video in enterprise workspaces and huddle spaces and meeting rooms. The increased bandwidth of Wi-Fi 6 will ensure a better user experience.
