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Light-Transmitting Wi-Fi Hubs

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Beamcaster by RiT Wireless is Fast and Flexible

— May 14, 2013 — Tech
Internet connectivity is constantly on people's minds even if they don't realize it; the Beamcaster by RiT Wireless bridges the gaps in cabling and wi-fi to better satisfy this need. While most people would prefer to use wireless technology at all times, especially since many are used to the ease and convenience of their smartphones, it is something that is not necessarily reliable. This is more true the further a person is from the router.

Beamcaster by RiT Wireless couple the consistent strength of cabling with the accessibility of wireless. It essentially casts beams of light, hence its name, to different computer units around a room. Fast and flexible, its use of optical distribution can reach as far as 18 feet away. It will be available in a few months.
Trend Themes
1. Light-transmitting Wi-fi Hubs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating light-transmitting technology into Wi-Fi hubs to provide consistent and reliable internet connectivity even at a distance from the router.
Industry Implications
1. Wireless Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the wireless technology industry by combining the reliability of cabling with the convenience of wireless connectivity through light-transmitting Wi-Fi hubs.
2. Optical Distribution - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing optical distribution technology in various industries to transmit data and connectivity over longer distances, as demonstrated by the Beamcaster by RiT Wireless.
3. Internet Connectivity - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Addressing the need for improved and reliable internet connectivity by developing technologies like the Beamcaster by RiT Wireless that bridge gaps in cabling and wireless networks.
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