(Telecompaper) Intel and Qualcomm Atheros have successfully demonstrated multi-gigabit interoperability between their companies' respective next-generation 802.11ad WiGig components. The companies said they would lay the groundwork for the development of devices for the new standard that can connect and communicate at speeds of up to 4.6 Gbps. The companies write in a joint statement, "Achieving full interoperability is not easy. This level of collaboration and focused effort is essential in creating new markets and building a robust ecosystem, and in ultimately providing seamless user experience across multi-vendor devices."