Wi-Fi 7 and the next era of IoT connectivity with Sivaram Trikutam and Kamesh Medepalli of Infineon

In today's episode, we continue our CES 2026 series in our conversation with Sivaram Trikutam, Senior VP of Wireless at Infineon, and Kamesh Medepalli, SVP and Global Head of Systems Research & Innovation at Infineon, as we discuss how Wi-Fi 7's advanced features are evolving to support the next generation of IoT devices and smart homes. Sivaram and Kamesh tell us about the growing connectivity challenges facing the IoT ecosystem, where the average home could soon have more than 50 connected devices. We also explore the broader IoT connectivity landscape—including Bluetooth, Thread, and Matter—and talk about how emerging trends like physical AI, robotics, and a turn towards battery-less devices will impact the future of IoT. Tune in to learn more, including a look at how Wi-Fi 8 will support the next era of connectivity. 

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