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May 09, 2013

Sprint CNS Brings In Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi

By Nicole Spector, Contributing Writer

Sprint (News - Alert) Custom Network Solutions (CNS) is boosting its line of in-building mobile solutions with the addition of Ruckus indoor and outdoor Smart Wi-Fi products.



Sprint CNS integrates all the necessary hardware, software, network transport and professional integration for in-building coverage and capacity for small, medium and large business customers. It and Ruckus are working together to make Custom Network Solutions (News - Alert) target five markets – hospitality, education, healthcare, retail and warehousing.

The reason Sprint CNS adopted Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi is so that its customers can access greater user productivity in-building through more reliable wireless connectivity, stronger signals and extended Wi-Fi coverage. The combined solution is aimed to be ideal for environments that are not otherwise optimal for connection. 

Sprint CNS and Ruckus are aligning to meet growing customer requirements for the ultimate Wi-Fi solutions that support a range of smart devices. 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 partnership, Sprint CNS will deliver Ruckus products globally.

The two launched the partnered technology three months ago, and have already begun providing managed Wi-Fi services to a number of organizations within the desired sectors including the Tri-Rivers Career Center and the Dolton School District.

Among those deeply involved with the installation and launch of the technology, is Mike Wellin, technology director at Tri-Rivers Career Center. He has indicated that Tri-Rivers will broaden the use of the technology.

“The performance of the equipment is fantastic, and Sprint is a great ally,” Wellin remarks. “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." 

 Tim Donahue, the vice president of Solutions and International Sales at Sprint speaks highly of Ruckus and how it is helping Sprint build out.

“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, Donahue said, adding: “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."

 Selina Lo, president and CEO of Ruckus Wireless (News - Alert), likens Ruckus to Sprint in that Ruckus also sees “carrier-grade Smart Wi-Fi as an essential tool in today's managed services arsenal.” She added that 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."




Edited by Jamie Epstein
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