ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- EDUCAUSE
2016, Booth #662 -- Brocade (NASDAQ: BRCD) today announced the
availability of Ruckus Cloudpath™ ES 5.0 software. The new release
builds on previous BYOD onboarding capabilities to create a
complete integrated security and policy management platform.
Cloudpath ES 5.0 software enables IT organizations of any size to
easily establish secure, policy-based access for wired and wireless
devices.
According to IDC,1 the U.S. mobile worker population
will grow at a steady rate over the next five years, increasing
from 96.2 million in 2015 to 105.4 million mobile workers in
2020.
"The rise of a more mobile workforce has mandated that
corporations to adopt robust BYOD programs, which ensure
productivity both in and out of the workplace," said Nolan Greene, senior research analyst, IDC.
"However, many organizations, especially those with lean IT
departments, still struggle with securing device connections to the
network. Organizations are therefore tasked with finding a solution
that not only enables the mobile workforce, but also provides
enterprise-level security, something Ruckus Wireless seeks to
deliver to its customers."
Many organizations expect frictionless BYOD and a common
wireless-wired policy and security experience but IT is often
unable to deliver on those expectations due to the inherent
complexity of modern security infrastructure. Cloudpath software
simplifies the deployment of enterprise-grade security, making
powerful security much more accessible to lean IT teams.
"Before Cloudpath, we struggled with authentication,
provisioning, securing and connecting both our students' and
teachers' wireless devices across our 11 sites in both California and Washington," said Bryant Wong, chief technology officer, Summit
Public Schools. "After the deployment of Cloudpath, it was
seamless. It just works."
Features and benefits of Cloudpath ES 5.0 software include:
- Strong security and centralized policy management.
Cloudpath software provides a simplified Public Key Infrastructure
(PKI) while using industry-standard x.509 digital certificates and
granular policy assignment.
- A faster, better end-user experience. It takes users as
little as 10 seconds to onboard each of their devices. Users don't
need to remember passwords, and no re-login is necessary when they
move from network to network.
- Lower IT operating expense and product licensing cost.
Unique user-based licensing enables better network planning and
keeps costs under control as the number of devices per person
increases.
- Integration with existing infrastructure. Cloudpath
software works with existing wired and wireless access networks,
network security firewalls, client operating systems and other
common methods of ensuring security compliance.
- Tight integration with Brocade® ICX®
switches. Cloudpath software can now be configured to push
policies dynamically with RADIUS Change of Authorization (CoA) and
also perform Web authentication for wired clients.
"Managing devices, workflow and security policies has become
more complex over the last decade for businesses of all sizes,"
said Kevin Koster, chief architect
and Cloudpath founder, Ruckus Wireless Business Unit, Brocade. "At
the same time, many companies operate in various locations with
multiple wireless networks. This creates complex IT management
challenges. Cloudpath software addresses these pain points by
delivering better security than most of our customers have now, and
at a very low price. Cloudpath also works with existing
infrastructure, eliminating the need to purchase and train on new,
expensive and complex dedicated security appliances."
To learn more about Cloudpath ES software and its many benefits,
visit
https://www.ruckuswireless.com/products/smart-wireless-services/cloudpath.
Also, visit Ruckus Wireless at EDUCAUSE 2016 at Booth #662, taking
place in Anaheim, Calif. from
October 25-28, 2016.
About the Ruckus Wireless Business Unit
Ruckus
Wireless delivers simply better wireless for approximately 70,000
enterprise, service provider, government, and small business
customers worldwide. The Ruckus Wireless business unit at Brocade
is focused on technology innovation, partner ecosystems, and
customer service—yielding the best possible wireless experience for
the most challenging indoor and outdoor environments.
The Smart Wi-Fi platform delivers scalable,
high-performance Wi-Fi with simplified control and management for
on-premise and cloud-based Wi-Fi deployments, along with new
services for secure onboarding, policy management, location
services, and analytics that enable new business opportunities.
About Brocade
Brocade (NASDAQ: BRCD) networking
solutions help the world's leading organizations turn their
networks into platforms for business innovation. With solutions
spanning public and private data centers to the network edge,
Brocade is leading the industry in its transition to the New IP
network infrastructures required for today's era of digital
business. (www.brocade.com)
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1 IDC, "U.S. Mobile Worker Forecast, 2015-2020,"
May 2015
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