[May 21, 2013] Ruckus and Sprint team to deliver Smart Wi-Fi products to businesses Tweet May 21, 2013 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Ruckus Wireless, Inc. has announced that it is teaming with Sprint's custom network solutions, or CNS, group to deliver enterprise, public sector and federal customers its Smart Wi-Fi products and services as part of Sprint CNS's in-building wireless data solutions portfolio. Sprint CNS is expanding its suite of in-building mobile solutions with the full complement of Ruckus indoor and outdoor Smart Wi-Fi products. Sprint's Custom Network Solutions integrate all the hardware, software, network transport and professional integration services needed to improve in-building coverage and capacity for small, medium and large business customers, Ruckus said. Working together to initially tailor Custom Network Solutions to five vertical markets - hospitality, education, healthcare, retail and warehousing - Sprint CNS and Ruckus have begun providing managed Wi-Fi services to organizations such as the Tri-Rivers Career Center (Marion, Ohio) and the Dolton School District (Dolton, Ill.). Mike Wellin, Technology Director-Tri-Rivers Career Center, said: "We plan to expand the Ruckus footprint in our facility. The performance of the equipment is fantastic, and Sprint is a great ally. Its skills were key to the project's success-that's what separated Sprint from its competitors. The Sprint installation team is professional and efficient and this collaboration is exactly what Tri-Rivers will need as we continue to expand." "With Ruckus, we're expanding our in-building wireless portfolio in CNS with proven carrier-class Wi-Fi technology at a time when reliable wireless connectivity has never been more important," said Tim Donahue, vice president-Solutions and International Sales, Sprint. "Given the unprecedented importance that Wi-Fi now plays in a heterogeneous network topology, we want to give our enterprise and public sector customers the best possible wireless data experience in-building with products and technology purpose-built to deliver reliable, carrier-grade wireless performance." The combined solution integrates Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi with Sprint CNS's in-building network capabilities in RF mitigation, deployment practices and on-going project management and professional services. As part of the relationship, Sprint CNS will deliver Ruckus products globally. "Like Sprint, we see carrier-grade Smart Wi-Fi as an essential tool in today's managed services arsenal," said Selina Lo, president and CEO of Ruckus Wireless. "The combination of Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi products and technology with Sprint's long-standing success in delivering high-quality wireless services is a compelling proposition for any enterprise looking to reduce costs and simplify their network service environment." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]