[October 16, 2014]

Aerohive Networks Releases Secure Enterprise Wi-Fi Router With Embedded LTE to Run on the Verizon Network

Aerohive Networks® (NYSE:HIVE), a leader in controller-less Wi-Fi and cloud-managed mobile networking for the enterprise market, today announced that it is now delivering Wi-Fi branch routing solutions with embedded LTE as a primary or backup WAN connection built to handle enterprises' accelerating connectivity needs in the new mobile-first market. Aerohive (News - Alert) will be working with the leading broadband and telecommunications provider to deliver a complete enterprise mobility portfolio. Aerohive's BR200-LTE (News - Alert)-VZ Wi-Fi Router architected to meet the emerging market need for instantaneous, secure connectivity-crucial as retailers, along with other industries, experience the proliferation of mobile devices and the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT).

News Facts

• The Aerohive BR200-LTE-VZ Router provides embedded Verizon (News - Alert) 4G LTE capabilities, along with essential networking and management capabilities, to secure and manage data. With centralized cloud management and easy deployment, the router is purpose-built to drastically reduce complexity and time-to-operation of Wi-Fi deployments. This integrated capability makes it an ideal solution to meet the needs of retailers and enterprises across every industry, particularly as the emerging trends of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and IoT necessitate resilient, secure connectivity for diverse, proliferating endpoints. In fact, IDC predicts that the number of connected "things" will grow from 11.4 billion in 2014 to 28.1 billion in 2020. As a result, branch locations in industries ranging from hospitality to banking must be equipped to met connectivity needs while ensuring secure, compliant access to corporate resources.
• The BR200-LTE-VZ allows enterprises to instantly deploy Aerohive's Personal Engagement Platform for retail, enabling retailers to prototype and test new loyalty solutions fast and then quickly iterate to stay ahead of the market. The new enterprise-class router combines Aerohive's and LTE technologies to equip retail and branch locations with integrated Wi-Fi, switching, routing, and firewall for employee and guest access along with high-speed WAN connectivity to headquarters.
• This turnkey solution allows granular control and security, with the ability to set up Quality of Service (QoS), time-of-day access schedules, firewall policies and web security settings. With centralized cloud management, the BR200-LTE-VZ router eases the challenges of securing the corporate network for remote IT administrators, while allowing them to maintain management and visibility over the exploding number of connected devices on their networks.
• Since Aerohive's HiveManager® Network Management System has the ability to manage devices from the cloud, a central administrator can control wireless access remotely, regardless of where the BR200-LTE-VZ routers are physically located. The integrated solution's built-in identity-based access control, network-based mobile device management and simplified client health statistics empower IT administrators to control the network edge based on identity and device type.
• Aerohive helps simplify networking by reducing the cost and complexity of distributed enterprise deployments with its cloud-enabled, controller-less networking solutions. Aerohive's solutions, based on its unique distributed intelligence architecture, include enterprise-class Wi-Fi access points, state-of-the-art gigabit switches, and easy-to-deploy routers.

• Aerohive's BR200-LTE-VZ router is available today and starts at $1,199 US list.

Comments

"Retailers and organizations in every vertical are already being hit by the onslaught of mobile devices on their networks and are challenged to provide powerful and secure connectivity. Now, with the rise of the Internet of Things, seamless Wi-Fi connectivity has become imperative for every organization-be it a retailer that needs to provide secure Wi-Fi for mobile POS, loyalty platforms, guest access, or inventory management or a school that needs to support BYOD," said Bill Hoppin, vice president of business development, Aerohive. "The integration of Verizon's LTE and Aerohive's innovative technologies has produced the ideal, turnkey solution for enterprises to tackle the impending endpoint explosion head-on."

About Aerohive Networks (News - Alert)

Aerohive (NYSE: HIVE) unleashes the power of enterprise mobility. Aerohive's technology enables organizations of all sizes to use mobility to increase productivity, engage customers and grow their business. Deployed in over 16,000 customers worldwide, Aerohive's proprietary mobility platform takes advantage of the cloud and a distributed architecture to deliver scalable, simplified, secure and cost-effective networks. Aerohive was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif. For more information, please visit www.aerohive.com, call us at 408-510-6100, follow us on Twitter (News - Alert) @Aerohive, subscribe to our blog, join our community or become a fan on our Facebook page.

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