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Ruckus Introduces SmartZone Network Controllers--Industry's First Controller-based System for Wired and Wireless ManagementSUNNYVALE, 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 complexit challenge, in this case by consolidating network management and better enabling process automation." Simplifying converged network management
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See Ruckus Networks at HITEC: June 18 - 21, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX, Booth 601; and at ConnecTechAsia: June 26 - 28, Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Stand 5B2-01. Partner Support "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 About ARRIS Copyright © 2018 ARRIS Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved. Ruckus, Ruckus Networks, the Ruckus logo, and BeamFlex trademarks are registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other names and brands mentioned in this document or website may be claimed as the property of others. View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ruckus-introduces-smartzone-network-controllersindustrys-first-controller-based-system-for-wired-and-wireless-management-300667515.html SOURCE Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company |