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Unlocking the Power of WiFi Motion: Highlights from Bob El-Hawary’s NetworkX Session
At this year’s NetworkX conference, Cognitive’s EVP Sales, Bob El-Hawary, shared a perspective that resonated with many: Wi-Fi networks can do more than connect devices—they can give us meaningful awareness of the spaces we live in. His presentation focused on one of...
Unlocking the Power of WiFi Motion: Highlights from Bob El-Hawary’s NetworkX Session
If you missed NetworkX this year, here’s the recap you’ll want to read. Cognitive’s EVP of Sales, Bob El-Hawary, shared how Wi-Fi networks are evolving from simple connectivity to intelligent awareness. His session explored how Wi-Fi Sensing—and technologies like Cognitive’s WiFi Motion—are reshaping what broadband providers can offer. From smarter user experiences to new revenue streams and an AI-driven future, Bob outlined how service providers can turn motion data into real meaning and real value for their customers.
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Care Without Cameras: Dr. Taj Manku Talks Wi-Fi-Powered Eldercare on Communitech’s Tech About Town
“I didn’t want my parents to feel watched—but I needed to know they were okay". In this episode of Tech About Town, a podcast by Communitech, our CEO, Dr. Taj Manku, shares how his team created Caregiver by Cognitive, a simple, non-invasive eldercare tool that uses passive WiFi Motion to offer peace of mind—with no cameras, microphones, or wearables required.
How Wi-Fi Sensing Enables Intelligent Arming & Disarming for Motion Detection
Smart home users expect seamless, invisible automation, and security systems should be no exception. This blog explores how Wi-Fi Sensing unlocks smarter, more adaptive arming and disarming of motion detection systems, reducing false alarms and user error without relying solely on rigid schedules or manual input. From validating presence more intelligently to adjusting for irregular routines, Wi-Fi Sensing brings next-gen intelligence to home protection—improving user satisfaction and offering new upsell opportunities for providers.
How We Built a Smarter MQTT System for the Future of Wi-Fi Sensing
As Wi-Fi Sensing grows in complexity and scale, its backend infrastructure must evolve to keep pace. By shifting from traditional clustering to message bus partitioning (sharding), performance bottlenecks were reduced, reliability improved, and a scalable, cost-effective cloud system was developed to handle real-time data from thousands of devices. The blog also explains how smart routing, sticky sessions, and dynamic scaling work together to maintain fast, stable motion detection that can grow with increasing demand.
Cognitive Systems turned a founder’s caregiving journey into a global tech solution
When Dr, Taj Manku’s parents faced back-to-back medical emergencies, he knew they needed support—without sacrificing their independence or privacy. That experience inspired Caregiver by Cognitive, a passive Wi-Fi Sensing solution now helping millions monitor loved ones with dignity. Read Communitech's profile on how one founder’s story became a mission to change eldercare for good.
How Wi-Fi Sensing Could Help Lower Insurance Premiums in Caregiving
As insurers demand stronger documentation and accountability in aging-in-place care, Wi-Fi Sensing is emerging as a discreet, always-on ally. Learn how this passive technology could help care providers reduce liability, strengthen compliance, and potentially lower insurance premiums—while delivering greater peace of mind for families and seniors alike.
How Cognitive’s Cloud Infrastructure Powers Wi-Fi Sensing at Scale
Wi-Fi Sensing may feel seamless on your phone, but it’s powered by a robust cloud architecture working behind the scenes. In this blog, we take you inside Cognitive’s cloud infrastructure—from how it enables real-time motion detection without cameras to how we deploy scalable, secure systems tailored to our partners. See how our hybrid edge-cloud platform translates movement into insights, ensures data privacy, and adapts to every use case—whether you're supporting aging in place or launching smart home features across global markets.
The Top Reasons Seniors Want to Age In Place
As more older adults express a strong desire to remain in their homes, aging in place is redefining the future of eldercare. This blog explores why independence, emotional well-being, and cost-effectiveness are driving this shift—and what healthtech and care providers must do to support it through flexible, personalized solutions.
Empower Homeowners with Customizable DIY Security
Today's homeowners want security on their own terms—flexible, affordable, and easy to install. This blog explores how internet service providers can meet that demand by offering customizable DIY home security systems that grow with the user. From smart device selection to privacy-conscious design and budget-friendly scalability, we outline the key ways ISPs can become trusted partners in modern home protection.
What a True Aging in Place Solution Actually Needs to Look Like
The future of aging in place care relies on proactive, real-time monitoring to help seniors stay independent and reduce healthcare costs. However, challenges such as high costs, privacy concerns, and system complexity remain. By integrating passive technologies like Wi-Fi Sensing, healthtech providers can offer scalable, affordable, and privacy-first solutions that improve outcomes and drive adoption. This blog explores how providers can overcome these barriers and create effective, sustainable aging in place solutions.