Rail Industry Leader Brent Laing Joins Ondas Networks Board to Accelerate dot16 Adoption

Core Insights - Ondas Networks has appointed Brent Laing as an Independent Board Member and strategic advisor to promote the adoption of the IEEE 802.16t ("dot16") protocol in the North American rail ecosystem [1] - The dot16 protocol, developed by Ondas Networks, has been selected by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) as the upgrade path for modernizing legacy 160 MHz LMR voice networks [1] - Laing, a veteran in the rail industry with previous executive roles at Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National, was recognized as the 2023 RT&S Engineer of the Year and currently serves on AREMA's Board of Governors [1] Company Developments - Ondas Networks is recognized as a leading provider of autonomous aerial and ground robot intelligence through its Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) business unit [1] - The company also offers private wireless solutions through Ondas Networks, indicating a diversified approach to technology and communications in the rail sector [1] Industry Context - The adoption of the dot16 protocol is part of a broader initiative to modernize rail communications in North America, which includes the integration of existing 900 MHz and 450 MHz networks where dot16 has already been adopted [1]