SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus Networks, an
ARRIS company, and Powernet, a provider of voice, data, Wi-Fi and
IT managed services, today announced that the Western &
Southern Open chose their wireless solutions to provide continuous
connectivity for its new South Building in the Lindner Family
Tennis Center in Cincinnati. As
one of the premier tennis events in the U.S., the Western &
Southern Open invested $25 million
into upgrades for the 2018 season. With Ruckus technologies, they
were able to enhance the overall experience for everyone in the
center through premium Wi-Fi connectivity.
"It was important for us to look at the upgrades holistically in
terms of elevating the hospitality experience through our
first-class amenities—everything from enclosed box seating,
unobstructed views of the matches and the Wi-Fi," said Dick Clark, Director of Facilities and
Operations, the Western & Southern Open. "We've worked with
Ruckus Networks and Powernet for several years because we know
their wireless solutions enable connectivity that is fast and
reliable."
Powernet designed the network for the Western & Southern
Open using Ruckus technologies to provide a great connectivity
experience. The installation included a combination of T300 series
outdoor access points to handle the thousands of users and constant
RF noise and interference, R710 indoor access points to tackle the
multiple devices, bandwidth-hungry applications and busy spaces,
and SmartZone™ scalable network controllers for converged
wired-wireless management.
"With each fan spending an average of 6.5 hours per visit, and
every athlete averaging three connected devices, we understand the
criticality of a flawless wireless network," said Brent Baker, Director of Network Services,
Powernet. "We choose to deploy Ruckus technologies for the
Western & Southern Open because we are confident the network
will be top performing and satisfy the digital experience needs of
fans, vendors, and athletes."
The Western & Southern Open required a whole new network to
support a range of needs for its south building. This included
blending the network of the new five-floor, 41,000-square-foot
building with the existing wireless architecture of those
structures already existing on the 20-acre complex, while making
sure that everyone could access Wi-Fi in and out of the buildings.
In addition to multiple networks for employees and guest Wi-Fi, the
Western & Southern Open launched a new tournament app, which
added to the complexity of the network demands.
The Ruckus network ensures that everyone can stay connected.
This includes the more than 300 international journalists who cover
the tournament and need fast Wi-Fi to instantly file stories and
upload photos. Vendors won't lose a sale with effortless
transactions on their dedicated networks. And, the world doesn't
have to stop if there is a rain delay. Work can be done, calls can
be made, and social commentary can be posted without worrying about
all the activity taxing network bandwidth.
"Fans, players and concession owners spend hours at the
tournament each day, so they want to be connected no matter where
they are in the complex," said Bart
Giordano, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Ruckus
Networks. "We were able to address the design challenges, and
unique needs of the Lindner Family Tennis Center network, to
provide the wireless solutions that the Western & Southern Open
required to make their new South Building an overwhelming
success."
About Powernet
Powernet is a Woman-Owned business with more than 25 years of
experience and expert sales, engineering and support teams, which
provide our partners and clients the unparalleled service and
innovative technology they need to achieve their business goals.
Servicing worldwide with offices in Ohio (HQ), Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Maryland, and Texas. We enable businesses and communities to
connect in the office and globally through our full-service
technology lineup featuring Wi-Fi, voice, data and IT Managed
Services. Additionally, we offer IP security systems, Billing
(& Back Office Support Applications) as well as domestic and
international carrier services.
About Ruckus Networks
Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company, is redefining connectivity
around the globe. With our partners, we build secure wired and
wireless access networks for organizations that place a premium on
connectivity experiences for end users as well as
simplicity. Follow Ruckus on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,
Instagram, YouTube and subscribe to our blog.
About ARRIS
ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) is powering a smart,
connected world. The company's leading hardware, software, and
services transform the way that people and businesses stay
informed, entertained and connected. For more information,
visit www.arris.com.
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