Parks Associates: Why Managed WiFi is preferred in MDUs

Build a robust network backbone that offers ease of use and support for IoT devices

This new whitepaper from Parks Associates, sponsored by Plume, examines the impact of managed WiFi in multi-dwelling units (MDUs). The whitepaper highlights new use cases for technology in multifamily properties, which can automate business and operational processes, reduce risk, save on costs, and increase appeal to residents.

Multifamily property managers and owners are increasingly turning towards connected solutions and technologies to improve both residents’ experiences and their own internal operations. Managed WiFi business solutions can allow property managers to outsource WiFi management tasks to third-party experts, making it possible for residents to receive seamless access and strong wireless connectivity. Parks Associates research shows that property managers and owners look to managed WiFi to enable residents’ connected lifestyles and to resolve technical and logistical challenges with their own internal technology deployments.

This whitepaper draws on primary and industry research by Parks Associates, including the
following studies:

● Smart Homes and MDUs: The Property Manager View
● Smart Apartments: Connectivity and Services in MDUs
● Broadband: New Demands and Bundling Opportunities
● Residential Broadband: State of the Market


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