Rowell Dionicio

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Rowell Dionicio

San Diego, CA

Founder of Packet6. CWNE #210. Host of Clear To Send. I write about enterprise IT from the operator's perspective and the gap between what vendors promise and what your team actually has to build and run.

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HPE's $14B Power Play - AI Networking Dominance

The following is my own opinion of the HPE and Juniper merger based on my experience with the products and previous experience as being a customer of a merger. This should not to be interpreted as facts. Back in 2017, a group of delegates sat in a room for Mobility

PoE Power Play

PoE Power Play

With Wi-Fi 6E access points hungry for more power, it’s important to understand different Power over Ethernet (PoE) standards. PoE standards define how electrical power can be transmitted over Ethernet cables along with data. The primary PoE standards are IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, and IEEE 802.

Looking Back at 2023

Looking Back at 2023

Here’s to the best year we’ve had on books. The processes and strategies we started in the previous year began to pay off. We went all in with Notion to document everything we do in the business. From how-to and knowledge base articles to project management. Inside

Certification Spotlight - Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)

Certification Spotlight - Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)

In the Spotlight series, I'm highlighting various things to be aware of. In this post, it is a certification. The certification spotlight relates to Wi-Fi, which is largely taken for granted. Here are 5 reasons why you should get your Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) in 2024:

Farewall to all the goals I failed to do

Farewall to all the goals I failed to do

At the end of each year, we set out goals to do even better starting the following year. What I’ve learned from this process is you probably won’t hit every single goal. But the act of putting down everything you want to achieve is a great start towards

Are Wi-Fi Conferences Worth It?

Are Wi-Fi Conferences Worth It?

Yes, Wi-Fi conferences are worth attending. Wi-Fi conferences have grown into their own culture amassing crowds of people with varying expertise, opinions, and personalities. But are they worth attending today? The answer lies within a blend of need and belonging. Purpose Of A Conference Most conferences are put

How I Made $132,026 last quarter

How I Made $132,026 last quarter

Imagine a sales manager, from a scene in Wolf of Wall Street, motivating his sales team into realizing telephones won’t dial themselves. I’ve always known sales people and vendors to be running with their heads cut off trying to meet end of quarter or end of year sales