SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus
Networks, an ARRIS company, today announced the availability of
SmartZone™ network controllers—newly enhanced versions of its
SmartZone WLAN controllers—powered by the latest release of its
SmartZoneOS software. SmartZoneOS 5 transforms the industry's most
scalable WLAN controllers into a comprehensive single network
element to control and manage both Ruckus access points (APs) and
switches. The new SmartZone network controller family includes
physical and virtual appliances designed for managed service
providers, operators and medium to large enterprises.
First introduced in 2015, SmartZoneOS-powered controllers
combine scalability, tiered multi-tenancy, architectural
flexibility and extensive APIs into a single centrally-managed
element. These capabilities enable managed service providers to
implement complex, multi-tier and as-a-service business models
using their own management applications. They also allow operators
to manage subscriber data traffic on a massive scale, while
integrating traffic flows and network data into existing network
architecture. SmartZone network controllers further enable
enterprises to simplify network management through consolidation
and use of built-in troubleshooting and analytics tools. SmartZone
products have been deployed in thousands of enterprises and in more
than 200 service provider networks on five continents.
"Whether you're an operator, managed service provider or
sophisticated enterprise IT organization, you need the ability to
customize your network to meet specific business and technical
requirements," said Greg Beach, vice
president of wireless products, Ruckus Networks. "Ruckus has
embraced simplification through an 'open' approach to networking
that acknowledges our customers' and partners' desire to build
their own best-in-class architectures and gives them the tools to
do so with relative ease."
"Organizations are looking for ways to reduce network complexity
and automate complex processes," said Brandon Butler, senior research analyst for
Network Infrastructure, IDC. "The SmartZone network controller
complements the company's introduction of a converged IoT access
network and is further evidence of Ruckus' commitment to addressing
the network complexity challenge, in this case by consolidating
network management and better enabling process automation."
Simplifying converged network management
IT
departments seeking to manage both wired and wireless networks
through a single console have traditionally needed to purchase a
stand-alone network management element for on-premises management
scenarios. SmartZone network controllers eliminate this requirement
for many network types, simplifying and cost-reducing network
management by:
- Eliminating provisioning errors through use of an automated
discovery process for access points (APs) and switches;
- Reducing configuration and deployment duration when compared to
a multi-console approach;
- Reducing network software and hypervisor license fees, server
expense, utility expense and training costs;
- Enabling a single network controller cluster to scale to
450,000 clients.
Enabling networking-as-a-service
Managed
service providers (MSPs) and networking-as-a-service (NaaS)
providers face the dual challenge of differentiating themselves
through custom application development and managing their costs to
ensure profitability in a fixed-revenue environment. Both
challenges require integration between vendor networking
infrastructure and their own or third-party applications. SmartZone
network controllers enable service providers to better address
these challenges by:
- Providing open, well-documented RESTful application programming
interfaces (APIs) that allow IT to easily invoke SmartZone
functions and configurations, enabling error-free automation.
- Providing streaming APIs that allow IT to monitor in near
real-time the full array of Ruckus network data, statistics and
alarms, allowing for the easy creation of customized,
information-dense dashboards and reports within their own
applications.
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Partner Support
"By partnering with Ruckus for wired
and wireless networking, we have been able to provide our customers
with the best, most reliable and up-to-date technology solutions,"
said Jon Novakowski, chief visionary
officer, Vector Tech Group. "The addition of out-of-the-box switch
management into the new version of SmartZone will be extremely
valuable to delivering an even better solution for our
customers."
"The SmartZone API libraries have enabled us to provide enhanced
visibility and management capabilities through our customer-facing
portal in a secure manner while
lowering our own cost of providing service," said Sam Beskur, CTO for GX2 Technology (a Superloop
Company). "With Ruckus' introduction of the SmartZone network
controller, we have the ability to differentiate our product even
further by extending these same advantages to the wired LAN. This
is ultimately good for business and most importantly for our
customers' satisfaction."
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 for IT.
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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