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Looking Ahead to 2026: A Conversation with Dr. Taj Manku (Part 2)
In Part 1, we looked back on a year that moved fast for Cognitive — from expanding into caregiving to bringing Wi-Fi Sensing into new markets and stepping into conversations we once only hoped to join. With that foundation in place, Part 2 shifts our focus forward. We...
Looking Ahead to 2026: A Conversation with Dr. Taj Manku (Part 2)
2026 is shaping up to be a year of impact and acceleration for Wi-Fi Sensing. In this conversation, CEO Dr. Taj Manku shares how the technology will help validate daily activities, support proactive caregiving, and create new opportunities for ISPs—turning insight into real-world outcomes that preserve independence and dignity.
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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.
Simplifying Smart Home Integration for Seniors
Smart home technology has the potential to improve seniors' safety, comfort, and independence—but only if it’s designed with their unique needs in mind. Many older adults struggle with complex setups, privacy concerns, and physical or cognitive limitations that make adoption difficult. This blog explores the key challenges seniors face when integrating smart technology and offers practical strategies to simplify the process, ensuring that these innovations become helpful tools rather than sources of frustration.