By Joe O’Halloran
Publication Date: 2026-02-03 11:45:00
Broadcom has unveiled what it says is the first Wi-Fi 8 access point (AP) and switch service purpose-built for artificial intelligence (AI)-ready enterprise networks.
Broadcom believes the anticipated increases in bandwidth, the need for ultra-low latency for real-time AI applications, and the explosion of telemetry data from a multitude of connected devices will necessitate a significant upgrade to existing networks. It warned that such an enhanced infrastructure must extend beyond the access points, requiring advanced switches in the wiring closet capable of handling multi-gigabit speeds, advanced quality of service (QoS), and intelligent processing to support the AI-driven networks of the future.
Moreover, Broadcom regards the transition to Wi-Fi 8 as occurring amid significant shifts in enterprise technology and campus demands. Major drivers of this transformation include the growing trend of hybrid work driving a substantial increase in network bandwidth demands in both…