Hau Is This Happening?

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What is causing the mass exodus of some of the most prominent, customer facing employees at Ekahau? People like this just don’t leave. Many of you are like me and are wondering what is going on over there. I am worried as a customer. I am worried as a friend to current and former employees. I am worried as a person who loves Ekahau’s tools and software.

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I, like many of you, have been involved with beta testing, webinars, interviews, and just liked to be around Ekahau and the people who make it great. One of the most appealing things about Ekahau is how they relate, listen, and respond to their customers. They have built tools that make our jobs easier and help us to be successful. As a guy on the outside, it looks as though the folks at Ziff Davis either don’t understand this or think it isn’t valuable. It would seem that they would understand this type of relationship and how it has made Ekahau great prior to it’s purchase. So why are all these valuable assets leaving? I just don’t get it…

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So here it is. j2 Global and/or Ziff Davis, I’m asking that you tell us what is going on. Why are industry leaders leaving in droves? Please don’t direct your answer to me. Direct your answer to your wireless constituents.

There is a fire burning and it is getting out of control. Put the fire out before there is nothing left to salvage. I know you don’t owe us anything but your silence on this matter is only going to fuel the flames. Make sure you are honest with your answer. The continued success of your product is in the hands of your customers and we want answers! We care about the product, we care about the company, but most of all we care about the people and the relationships they have built. We don’t want to see something very special, die.

Things are NOT ok. You CANNOTignore this. People are talking…

I am speechless my friend. I am shocked and saddened by this news and am very worried about what is happening with @ekahau currently and where things are headed. Let me know if you need anything. You and Nicolas Cage will be missed in the community greatly.

— ShoeFi™ (@nshoe18) August 8, 2019

Agreed! I have serious concerns that I hope can be assuaged, but it will take time.

— JD (@subnetwork) August 8, 2019

well said, and 100% agreed.

— Lee Badman (@wirednot) August 8, 2019

Yep I'm suddenly very worried about our product investment in Ekahau now. Wondering if it is worth renewing the maintenance now. 3 key people leave in a short few weeks, and that's only the visible part of the iceberg I'd guess.

— Eric Lalaurie (@ELalaurie) August 8, 2019

Wow. What is going on?….I just bought Ekahau Pro this week!…looking for my receipt for return policy…. Thank you for your fantastic work and inspiration. I met you the first time at first WiFi Trek in Raleigh and you left a fantastic impression on me. Best Success 2U!

— John Cosgrove (@rtr_man) August 8, 2019

Jussi, we only met once at this year's WLPC but you treated me like we were friends for a while. I've never, in my VERY long IT career, met a product evangelist, or a WiFi Janitor, as passionate and engaging as you in that role. Ekahau is less without you. There. I said it.

— Jerry Martin 🛜 🏡 (@dwifiguy) August 8, 2019

Sad to see you go. I have a hard time separating Ekahau from Jussi. Hate to say it, but with some of the most forward-thinking minds in the world of WiFi tools making an exit, I wonder if Ekahau will maintain it's market dominance.

— Daniel Johnson (@TheRFWrangler) August 9, 2019

Jussi! This is incredibly sad news. You have been such a huge part of @ekahau and the wifi community and cannot be replaced. It is very concerning to see so many departures from @ekahau so close together.
I hope whatever is causing people to leave is fixed immediately.

— Richard McIntosh (@802Tophat) August 8, 2019

Wow! First @Potato_Fi and now you?!? What it's happening in there?! Starting to get concerned with the future of Ekahau and the path they are taking…
Anyway, it was a honor and and privilege to meet you. Thank you so much for all that you have done.

— Vasco Costa (@VascoFCosta) August 8, 2019

https://twitter.com/MTroi84/status/1159471064428294144?s=20

Jussi, we only met once at this year's WLPC but you treated me like we were friends for a while. I've never, in my VERY long IT career, met a product evangelist, or a WiFi Janitor, as passionate and engaging as you in that role. Ekahau is less without you. There. I said it.

— Jerry Martin 🛜 🏡 (@dwifiguy) August 8, 2019

@ekahau @ookla @ziffdavis wtf are you guys doing? This wave of resignations at Ekahau is making me seriously doubt the future of your company and products… Shame, because it's been so great thus far.

— Bryan Ward ❌ (@_bryan_ward_) August 8, 2019

I think there are hundreds, even thousands who would like an answer as to what is happening. Silence from the owning firms of @ekahau is not helpful. Certainly they are hearing social media, but their non-answers is saying a lot also. The close knit Wi-Fi community wants to know!

— Glenn Cate (@grcate) August 9, 2019

Wow. A little taken aback from the mass exodus at Ekahau. As a user, genuinely concerned that this story will follow the same plot as AirMagnet.

— The 🇨🇦 Canad-Ian Nerd 🇺🇸 (@CaNerdIan) August 9, 2019

https://twitter.com/theITrebel/status/1159470573325553665

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— Lee Badman, Middle America’s Darling Sweetie (@wirednot) August 9, 2019

Does @ziffdavis have a social media director? You should know that the Wi-Fi community is stirring. What is happening over there at @Ekahau? @Speedtest https://t.co/WRP3roMooc

— Lance Romigh (@Wifi_Romigh) August 9, 2019

We all see @ekahau bleeding exceptional talent. Is there any chance that they will survive @ziffdavis management?

— JD – @subnetwork.bsky.social (@subnetwork) August 8, 2019

#ESSRequest ekahau ESS heat map j2 Global Ookla Sidekick site survey Speedtest wireless wireless design Ziff Davis

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August 9, 2019

Victor Weis

What a bummer! I was interested in getting started with Ekahau, but now I’m reconsidering. What alternatives are there? I’ve used NetSpot and FortiPlanner, but they both leave a lot to be desired.

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August 11, 2019

ricbeeching

Exactly, Victor – The alternatives are pretty slim which is adds some sprinkles of mild panic to the sadness ice cream of the Ekahau team/product imploding. After creating a flexible product in the Sidekick + iPad survey kit, we are now faced with slim alternatives and a bleak outlook! Fingers crossed they work it out or, if all else fails, a competitor can create a good product in its stead.

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