Is Li-Fi set to overtake Wi-Fi as we know it?

22 Dec

It is important to remember to do regular online backups to ensure that your business data is kept safe and secure. When it comes to doing cloud backups, many business owners worry that the initial backup will take too long and cost a great deal in terms of bandwidth. With new technology however, it would seem that one of these days (or years) you could carry out your backups quite literally, at the speed of light!

Are you ready for a world-wide-web surfing revolution? If you think that your Wi-Fi speed is already good – think again! Now, new technology will change it all. With Li-Fi (Light Fidelity), you can beam your data at the speed of light! Yes, it’s true. The new technology dubbed “Li-Fi” has finally made it out of the testing lab and into the real world and it’s got everyone absolutely astonished.

Tests have shown that Li-Fi can offer speeds of over 16GB per second! That’s over 100 times faster than the average Wi-Fi speed. The technology involved is called Visible Light Communication and is described as an advanced form of Morse code. In fact, in a recent industrial project handled by the team working on Li-Fi testing, data communication is actually done through light via smart LED lighting. The light produced can’t be seen by the naked eye – yes, it’s that fast!

Is Li-Fi set to overtake the way we use the internet? It most definitely is, but chances are that it will make its way into the industrial environment before it comes to homes and small businesses. If you think about it, converting from Wi-Fi to Li-Fi will require new device capabilities to be created as well as new infrastructure, fittings and system components. None of this is easy, cheap or convenient. As a result, it is expected to be at least a few years before we actually get to experience the convenience and wonders of Li-Fi!

At Soteria Cloud, we believe that Li-Fi would be a great attribute to all online users’ experience. What are your thoughts about Li-Fi? Do you think it has a place in our businesses and home lives, and if so, at what cost? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

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