For the vast majority of IT shops, a functional, centrally controlled wireless LAN (WLAN) is one of the most valuable infrastructure elements provided. Using the ubiquitous Wi-Fi standards, WLANs have become the most common portal for wireless-equipped laptops and smartphones to connect to the Internet and other computer resources. Some have even tapped their WLANs to support wireless PBX stations using equipment from companies like Vocera and SpectraLink.
However, the combination of 5G and small cells has provided the mobile operators with what they feel is a viable option for connecting both voice and data mobile devices in indoor enterprise environments.
