Alliance enhances WiFi infrastructure in Shanghai

Based on a combined interest, Broadcom and ShanghaiTech University will collaborate on a joint 'WiFi City' program and establish an IoT Joint Innovation Centre (JIC). The goal of the WiFi City program is to deploy a carrier grade Wireless LAN network on the school's new campus. Once the pilot project is complete, the two organisations intend to roll out the networks in increasingly larger geographic areas. The JIC will be focused on developing reference designs that foster the advancement of wearable and other connected devices in the region.

Scott McGregor, CEO and President, Broadcom, commented: "With one of the industry's broadest portfolios of end-to-end semiconductor solutions, Broadcom products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. Investing in best-in-class WiFi, IoT and wearable innovation with one of China's most prestigious research universities will strengthen wireless infrastructure city-wide and open the door for the development of new, innovative smart products, accessories and other wearable sensors."

Dr. Jiang Mianheng, President of ShanghaiTech University said, "As a research university, ShanghaiTech is committed to forging an innovation value chain to serve China's goal to be an innovation-driven country. We look forward to working together with Broadcom."

"This strong alliance will accelerate the progression of IoT throughout the Shanghai technology community," concluded Dr. Wang Xi, Director General, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology and China Academy of Science Academician.