Research Focus

As Research Director for ABI Research’s Strategic Technologies team, Andrew Zignani conducts research into the rapidly changing wireless connectivity market, with a particular emphasis on market forecasts and qualitative insight covering Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 802.15.4, Near Field Communications (NFC), HaLow, WiGig, and other emerging wireless standards and protocols. Andrew also writes reports on the technological evolution and long-term prospects for wireless connectivity technologies, particularly as they increasingly target new verticals across the Internet of Things (IoT).

Past Experience

Andrew previously worked as a Commercial Planner for more than 3 years at Ideal Shopping Direct Limited, where he provided insight and analysis into the technology retail market.

Education

Andrew graduated with an MA degree in History from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom.

Andrew Zignani in the News

• 25 May 2022 - CNET: Apple's U1 Chip, Android Boost UWB Tech That Lets Your Phone Unlock Your Car
• 20 Jan 2022 - Everything RF: Chinese Wi-Fi IoT Market to Grow at a CAGR of 29% and Reach $916.6 Million in 2026
• 01 Dec 2021 - Computer Weekly: Global satellite broadband addressable market to grow to 330 million premises by 2026
• 12 Oct 2021 - CNet: CNet: Android will get an answer to Apple AirTags. Here's how UWB location tech works
• 20 Apr 2021 - CNet: CNet: Apple AirTags rely on UWB. Here's how ultra wideband will make your life easier
• 12 Feb 2021 - Security Info Watch: Security Info Watch: Open Your Mind to CES Innovations
• 15 Jan 2021 - CNet: CNet: Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra adds UWB location tech: What you need to know
• 29 Dec 2020 - Telecoms News UK: Telecoms News UK: 2021 Will Be the Year Ultra-Wideband Will Emerges as a Key Wireless Connectivity Technology for Indoor Positioning
• 01 Dec 2020 - Society for Broadband Professionals: Society for Broadband Professionals: The Future of Wi-Fi
• 12 Nov 2020 - One Zero - Medium: One Zero - Medium: Welcome Back to the Office. Please Wear This Tracking Device.
• 01 May 2020 - E-Week: E-Week: How 6 GHz WiFi Will Transform Your Business Communications
• 01 May 2020 - National Interest: National Interest: New Versions of Wi-Fi Could Make the Internet Better for Everyone. Thank God.
• 29 Apr 2020 - Tech HQ: Tech HQ: Wifi in need of an upgrade? Don’t worry, Wi-Fi 6E is on its way
• 27 Apr 2020 - Smart Cities World: Smart Cities World: Whitepaper explores Covid-19's impact on the future of connectivity
• 23 Apr 2020 - Broadband Technology Report: BTR: Demand spikes suggest need for faster WiFi
• 23 Apr 2020 - Computer Weekly: Computer Weekly: Coronavirus: Surge in Wi-Fi upload traffic shows need for advanced Wi-Fi adoption
• 23 Apr 2020 - The Register: The Register: Work from home surge may work in Wi-Fi 6's favour, reckons analyst house
• 16 Jan 2020 - Electronics 360: Electronics 360: Audio and Video Smart home device shipments to push wireless connectivity in the next 5 years
• 15 Jan 2020 - Electronics 360: Electronics 360: Smart home device shipments to push wireless connectivity in the next 5 years
• 21 Oct 2019 - RFID Journal: RFID Journal: UWB in iOS 13 Could Prompt Widespread Growth
• 13 Sep 2019 - TechRepublic: TechRepublic: IoT will dominate Bluetooth market in 2024
• 28 Aug 2019 - Robotics & Automation News: Robotics & Automation News: SLAM software paving the way for new generation autonomous mobile robots
• 28 Aug 2019 - The Manufacturer: The Manufacturer: How is SLAM software powering the next-generation of autonomous industrial robots?
• 20 May 2019 - ZDNet: What is Wi-Fi 6 and why you're going to want it
• 08 Oct 2018 - The Straits Times: Raising the bar for Wi-Fi