So … like is Wi-Fi the savior of business as we know it.  Who knows, although you can prolly guess where I stand on the issue.

What was it the media called me back in 2004 … ah yes … “Wi-Fi Evangelist” and my favorite, “A Digital Kerouac” … good stuff.

Another fond memory — these guys reached out to me.  Well, I hope JiWire hasn’t forgotten “the little ‘guy.'”

This just in, from VentureBeat — JiWire Raises $11 Million:

JiWire, a WiFi hotspot ad delivery service, has raised $11 million in funding. Chief executive Kevin McKenzie says the recent round will go toward expanding the company’s ongoing sales and marketing efforts, as well as research and development.

For the average WiFi surfer on the road, JiWire provides a directory of services geared towards locating and connecting to the nearest WiFi hotspot. The company maintains both browser and smartphone-based WiFi registries and actually operates a number of WiFi networks in business-centric locations like Hilton and Marritot hotels, and international airport terminals. In addition to these customer facing products, JiWire also partners with marketers to deliver advertising through its hotspots.

Here’s the link to the VentureBeat story:

Know what I sayin?