BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile World
Congress -- Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company, today announced
the Ruckus IoT Suite, which enables organizations to readily
construct a secure IoT access network that consolidates multiple
physical-layer IoT networks into a single network. The Ruckus IoT
Suite further speeds time-to-return-on-investment (ROI) and reduces
deployment cost by allowing for the use of common infrastructure
between the wireless local area network (WLAN) and the IoT access
network.
According to market research firm IDC, IoT edge infrastructure
is emerging as a key growth domain and an enterprise priority to
support the burgeoning IoT applications space. Within the IoT edge
infrastructure market— expected to reach nearly $3.4B by 2021— network equipment is the
fastest-growing segment, with compound annual growth (CAGR) in
excess of 30%, driven by the need for application continuity and
high performance coupled with reliable and secure connectivity.
"Secure IoT network deployments in the enterprise have not yet
taken off due to a fragmented market with point solutions serving
one-off applications or use cases," said Rohit Mehra, vice president, network
infrastructure, IDC. "A multi-standard IoT access network that
leverages existing hardware, software and security capabilities at
the edge is a must for most organizations to deploy IoT. The Ruckus
IoT Suite addresses these specifics and is a good first step to
enabling broader multi-mode IoT network rollouts."
"Organizations are looking to the IoT to help improve
operational efficiencies, increase revenue and enhance the customer
experience, but their ability to do so is constrained by today's
siloed IoT networks," said Dan
Rabinovitsj, president, Ruckus Networks. "Ruckus is
addressing the market by providing the critical 'glue' between the
world of sensors, cameras and things with the world of big data and
analytics. Not only have we addressed the fragmentation at the PHY
layer, we have created an open API to both public and private
clouds which permits easy and secure integration with a variety of
partners."
Building a Consolidated IoT Access Network
An IoT
access network must consolidate multiple access technologies while
delivering the provisioning, management and security capabilities
found in modern IP-based networks. Such a network must facilitate
inter-endpoint communication and provide integration with analytics
software and services. The Ruckus IoT Suite consists of:
- Ruckus IoT-ready access points (APs)—APs that
accommodate Ruckus IoT modules to establish multi-standards
wireless access for Wi-Fi and non-Wi-Fi IoT endpoints; and
translate non-Internet protocol (IP) endpoint communications into
IP.
- Ruckus IoT Modules—Radio or radio-and-sensor
devices that connect to a Ruckus IoT-ready AP to enable endpoint
connectivity based on standards such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE),
Zigbee and LoRa protocols.
- Ruckus SmartZone™ Controller—A WLAN controller that
provides a single management interface for both the WLAN and the
IoT access network.
- Ruckus IoT Controller—A virtual controller, deployed in
tandem with a Ruckus SmartZone OS-based controller, that performs
connectivity, device and security management functions for
non-Wi-Fi devices; facilitates endpoint coordination, and provides
APIs for northbound integration with analytics software and IoT
cloud services.
Securing the IoT Access Network and IoT
Endpoints
Security concerns top the list of factors that
contribute to IoT solution deployment delays. The Ruckus IoT Suite
addresses such concerns through a multi-layered approach, including
digital certificates, traffic isolation, physical security and
encryption.
Enabling the IoT Solution Ecosystem
Enterprises and
organizations implementing IoT must reduce payback period and
increase ROI in order to justify deployments. By establishing
inter-IoT solution policies with industry-leading operational
technology and customer technology, solution providers'
organizations can more quickly realize IoT investment gains. Using
a Ruckus IoT access network and solutions from Ruckus IoT ecosystem
partners offer benefits to hotels, schools and universities, and
smart cities by improving end user experiences.
The Ruckus IoT Suite will be generally available in the second
quarter of 2018. To learn more, visit Ruckus Networks.
Ecosystem Partner Quotes
"As the world's leading lock
manufacturer for enabling smart, connected locks for hoteliers,
which seamlessly allow guests to unlock a room with a quick swipe
of a keycard or mobile device, we deliver network-based locks with
online capabilities that maximize operations, guest services and
security," said Cris Davidson, vice
president of key accounts, ASSA ABLOY Hospitality. "The company is
able to continue its mission of providing enhanced security
solutions to the hospitality industry by partnering with
like-minded businesses that strive to continuously enhance and
streamline the technologies for increasing hotel security. We are
excited to team with Ruckus Networks to enable this secure, online
connectivity for our door locks over the new Ruckus IoT Suite."
"The IoT enables cities and businesses to operate more
efficiently, deliver innovative services and enable new business
models," said Von Cameron, vice
president, Americas, Actility. "Our collaboration with Ruckus
Networks, bringing together our ThingPark IoT connectivity platform
and their new IoT Suite, provides an easy-to-use platform that
allows organizations of all sizes to connect smart, cost-effective
devices with a LoRaWAN network. We are excited to collaborate with
Ruckus and enable an innovative and cost-effective new deployment
model, which will accelerate deployments for the large and
fast-growing customer ecosystem developing around Actility LoRaWAN
solutions."
"Our collaboration allows IoT users to experience a seamless
integration between IBM's IoT and analytics platform and edge
devices supported by Ruckus' IoT suite," said Bernard Kufluk,
Watson IoT platform product manager, IBM. "Users can now capture
data from various edge devices, running on the Ruckus IoT network.
Data can then be analyzed at the edge using IBM Watson's IoT Edge
Analytics, which is integrated with the Ruckus IoT Suite and in the
cloud. We look forward to continuing this strong
collaboration."
"Our collaboration with Ruckus Networks enables our users to
locate their items more rapidly, regardless of their location,"
said Ravi Adusumilli, vice president
of business development, Tile. "Our portfolio of Tile devices works
flawlessly with the Ruckus IoT Suite to deliver a unique experience
for our customers around the globe. Customers will now be able to
track their things anywhere."
"We are collaborating with Ruckus Networks to develop new
innovative applications in key vertical markets for the Internet of
Things," said Philipp von Gilsa,
CEO, Kontakt.io. "Our next-generation (sensor enriched) products
promise to reduce the overall costs for asset tracking and
location-based services without the need for costly radio networks
and power-hungry GPS tracking solutions. We look forward to
bringing these new innovations to market with Ruckus."
"TrackR helps businesses locate assets tagged with TrackR
devices anywhere in a building by leveraging the Ruckus IoT Suite,"
said Christian Johan Smith,
president & co-founder, TrackR. "Ruckus ecosystem partners can
leverage TrackR in the Ruckus IoT environment to improve
operational efficiency and engage customers like never before.
Partnering with Ruckus Networks will provide our customers with a
stronger, more robust Crowd Locate network, so finding things
outside the home will be even faster and easier."
About Ruckus Networks
Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS
company, delivers simply better connections for awesome partner and
customer experiences. Ruckus builds innovative and secure wired and
wireless access networks for organizations that place a premium on
connectivity for their employees, customers, students, subscribers
and guests.
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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