Aruba Networks Leads in Innovation in Voice Over Wi-Fi Ecosystems

(Top News, 19 Dec 2007)

Aruba Networks Inc. obtained the top ranking in innovation in ABI Research's report, "Voice Over Wi-Fi Ecosystems Vendor Matrix." The Vendor Matrix is an analytical tool developed by ABI Research to provide a clear understanding of vendors' positions in specific markets with respect to innovation and implementation, in this case for the voice over Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi) market.

The innovation ranking is based on how a technology addresses roaming, call management, endpoint security, VoWi-Fi reporting, intrusion detection and protection, troubleshooting, fixed-mobile convergence schemes, fast handoffs, load balancing, battery life, quality of service, and architecture. The implementation ranking is based on partnerships with resellers and technology providers. Aruba was ranked first in innovation and second overall in a field of twelve suppliers.

"Aruba's adaptive wireless LANs and voice solutions resulted from our relentless pursuit of innovative solutions to RF interference, ease-of-use, client interoperability, to name just a few," said Keerti Melkote, Aruba's co-founder and head of products and partnerships. "A comparable effort was made to build a partner ecosystem with companies like Avaya, Polycom, and Vocera so that together we can offer complete end-to-end voice solutions. We are thrilled to have these efforts recognized by ABI Research, especially given that our competitors included some of the largest technology companies in the world."

Aruba's user-centric networks securely deliver the enterprise network to users by integrating adaptive wireless LANs, identity-based security, remote access, and fixed mobile convergence solutions into a cohesive, high-performance system. Adaptive wireless LANs deliver follow-me connectivity to roaming users, support standard Wi-Fi clients—such as Apple Macintosh and Intel Centrino—and deliver toll-quality WPA2 encrypted voice and streaming video. Aruba's identity-based security associates policies with users instead of ports, delivering follow-me security that provides unprecedented mobility for users without compromising security. Remote access and enterprise fixed mobile convergence solutions deliver follow-me applications and toll-quality voice to users wherever they work or roam.

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