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POYNTING Attends Ericsson Connect 2026 in Greater Palm Springs

POYNTING Antennas was proud to attend Ericsson Connect 2026, a premier three‑day gathering of Ericsson leadership, partners, and global ecosystem collaborators. Representing POYNTING at this high‑impact event were Juan Potgieter, Tjeerd Huitema, and Roel de Bock.

Hosted from February 2–4, 2026, at the La Quinta Resort & Club in Greater Palm Springs, California, the event brought together more than 900 participants to explore what’s next in enterprise wireless, 5G, secure IoT, and AI‑driven networks.

POYNTING had the opportunity to engage directly with Ericsson’s go‑to‑market teams, collaborate with industry partners, and contribute to conversations shaping the future of connectivity. The atmosphere was one of innovation, alignment, and shared vision—turning cutting‑edge ideas into real‑world outcomes.

A highlight for the POYNTING team was hosting a Lucky Draw giveaway, where one attendee walked away with a PANL‑401 high‑performance antenna, one of our flagship solutions for wideband 5G/LTE connectivity. Congratulations to Craig Bock from Turn-Key Security Solutions for winning the POYNTING PANL-401.

We extend a warm thank‑you to Ericsson for an exceptionally organized and inspiring event. We look forward to continuing to build strong collaboration and driving next‑generation connectivity together.

Juan Potgieter, Roel de Bock & Tjeer Huitema

Strengthening Knowledge and Connectivity: POYNTING at the Drabpol Sp. J. P. Drabczynski i Wspolnik Training Session

POYNTING Antennas recently participated in an intensive and highly informative product training session organised by Drabpol Sp. J. P. Drabczynski i Wspolnik, with Tjeerd Huitema representing the POYNTING team. The session brought together engineers, technical specialists, and industry professionals for an in‑depth exploration of modern communication challenges—and the critical role antennas play in solving them.

In a world where wireless connectivity underpins everything from transportation and industrial automation to public safety and mobile communication systems, the antenna is far more than a simple accessory. It is the foundation of any reliable communication setup. This principle shaped the core of the training agenda.

Participants gained practical, real‑world insight into:

  • Why antennas determine communication quality, stability, and overall user experience.
  • MIMO, carrier aggregation, and performance under harsh conditions, including vibration, temperature swings, and electrical noise.
  • Selecting the right antennas for automotive fleets, railway systems, heavy industry, and modern mobility applications.
  • Understanding that antenna choice affects the entire network, influencing data throughput, reliability, and operational continuity.

The session was not just a presentation—it was a collaborative exchange of knowledge, best practices, and hands‑on experience. Attendees engaged actively, sharing challenges from the field and learning how POYNTING’s approach to antenna design helps overcome real environmental and deployment constraints.

This training marks another meaningful step in building reliable, scalable, and future‑proof connectivity solutions—together with partners who value knowledge as much as technology.

Tjeerd Huitema presenting at Drabpol
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