Suite Consolidates
Disparate IoT Networks to Deliver Secure IoT Deployments to Enterprises and
Organizations, Speeding Time-to-ROI and Reducing Deployment Costs
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – Mar 15, 2018 – Ruckus
Networks, an ARRIS company, today announced
the Ruckus IoT Suite, which enables organizations to readily construct a secure
IoT access network that consolidates multiple physical-layer IoT networks into
a single network. The Ruckus IoT Suite further speeds time-to-return-on-investment
(ROI) and reduces deployment cost by allowing for the use of common
infrastructure between the wireless local area network (WLAN) and the IoT access
network.
According to market research firm IDC, IoT edge
infrastructure is emerging as a key growth domain and an enterprise priority to
support the burgeoning IoT applications space. Within the IoT edge
infrastructure market– expected to reach nearly $3.4B by 2021– network
equipment is the fastest-growing segment, with compound annual growth (CAGR) in
excess of 30%, driven by the need for application continuity and high performance
coupled with reliable and secure connectivity.
“Secure IoT network deployments in the enterprise
have not yet taken off due to a fragmented market with point solutions serving
one-off applications or use cases,” said Rohit Mehra, vice president, network infrastructure,
IDC. “A multi-standard IoT access network that leverages existing hardware,
software and security capabilities at the edge is a must for most organizations
to deploy IoT. The Ruckus IoT Suite addresses these specifics and is a good
first step to enabling broader multi-mode IoT network rollouts.”
“Organizations are looking to the IoT to help improve operational
efficiencies, increase revenue and enhance the customer experience, but their
ability to do so is constrained by today’s siloed IoT networks,” said Dan
Rabinovitsj, president, Ruckus Networks.
“Ruckus is addressing the market by providing the critical ‘glue’ between the
world of sensors, cameras and things with the world of big data and analytics.
Not only have we addressed the fragmentation at the PHY layer, we have created
an open API to both public and private clouds which permits easy and secure
integration with a variety of partners.”
Building a Consolidated
IoT Access Network
An IoT access network must consolidate
multiple access technologies while delivering the provisioning, management and
security capabilities found in modern IP-based networks. Such a network must facilitate
inter-endpoint communication and provide integration with analytics software
and services. The Ruckus IoT Suite consists of:
- Ruckus
IoT-ready access points (APs)–APs that accommodate Ruckus IoT modules to establish
multi-standards wireless access for Wi-Fi and non-Wi-Fi IoT endpoints; and
translate non-Internet protocol (IP) endpoint communications into IP. - Ruckus
IoT
Modules–Radio or radio-and-sensor
devices that connect to a Ruckus IoT-ready AP to enable endpoint connectivity
based on standards such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee and LoRa
protocols. - Ruckus SmartZone™ Controller–A WLAN controller that provides a single
management interface for both the WLAN and the IoT access network. - Ruckus
IoT Controller–A virtual controller, deployed in
tandem with a Ruckus SmartZone OS-based controller, that performs connectivity,
device and security management functions for non-Wi-Fi devices; facilitates
endpoint coordination, and provides APIs for northbound integration with
analytics software and IoT cloud services.
Securing
the IoT Access Network and IoT Endpoints
Security concerns top the list of factors that contribute to
IoT solution deployment delays. The Ruckus IoT Suite addresses such concerns
through a multi-layered approach, including digital certificates, traffic
isolation, physical security and encryption.
Enabling
the IoT Solution Ecosystem
Enterprises and organizations implementing IoT must reduce
payback period and increase ROI in order to justify deployments. By
establishing inter-IoT solution policies with industry-leading operational
technology and customer technology, solution providers’ organizations can more
quickly realize IoT investment gains. Using a Ruckus IoT access network and solutions
from Ruckus IoT ecosystem partners offer benefits to hotels, schools and
universities, and smart cities by improving end user experiences.
The Ruckus IoT Suite will be generally available in
the second quarter of 2018. To learn
more, visit Ruckus Networks.
Ecosystem Partner Quotes
“As the world’s leading lock manufacturer for enabling smart, connected
locks for hoteliers, which seamlessly allow guests to unlock a room with a
quick swipe of a keycard or mobile device, we deliver network-based locks with
online capabilities that maximize operations, guest services and security,”
said Cris Davidson, vice president of key accounts, ASSA ABLOY Hospitality.
“The company is able to continue its mission of providing enhanced security
solutions to the hospitality industry by partnering with like-minded businesses
that strive to continuously enhance and streamline the technologies for
increasing hotel security. We are excited to team with Ruckus Networks to
enable this secure, online connectivity for our door locks over the new Ruckus
IoT Suite.”
“The IoT enables cities and businesses to operate more
efficiently, deliver innovative services and enable new business models,” said
Von Cameron, vice president, Americas, Actility. “Our collaboration with Ruckus
Networks, bringing together our ThingPark IoT connectivity platform and their
new IoT Suite, provides an easy to use platform that allows organizations of
all sizes to connect smart, cost-effective devices with a LoRaWAN network. We
are excited to collaborate with Ruckus and enable an innovative and
cost-effective new deployment model, which will accelerate deployments for the
large and fast-growing customer ecosystem developing around Actility LoRaWAN
solutions.”
“Our collaboration allows IoT users to experience a
seamless integration between IBM’s IoT and analytics platform and edge devices
supported by Ruckus’ IoT suite,” said Bernard Kufluk, Watson IoT platform product
manager, IBM. “Users can now capture data from various edge devices, running on
the Ruckus IoT network. Data can then be analyzed at the edge using IBM
Watson’s IoT Edge Analytics, which is integrated with the Ruckus IoT Suite and
in the cloud. We look forward to continuing this strong collaboration.”
“We are collaborating with Ruckus Networks to develop new
innovative applications in key vertical markets for the Internet of Things,”
said Philipp von Gilsa, CEO, Kontakt.io. “Our next-generation (sensor enriched)
products promise to reduce the overall costs for asset tracking and
location-based services without the need for costly radio networks and
power-hungry GPS tracking solutions. We look forward to bringing these new
innovations to market with Ruckus.”
“Our collaboration with Ruckus Networks enables our users to
locate their items more rapidly, regardless of their location,” said Ravi
Adusumilli, vice president of business development, Tile. “Our portfolio of
Tile devices works flawlessly with the Ruckus IoT Suite to deliver a unique
experience for our customers around the globe. Customers will now be able to
track their things anywhere.”
“TrackR helps businesses locate assets tagged with TrackR
devices anywhere in a building by leveraging the Ruckus IoT Suite,” said
Christian Johan Smith, president & co-founder, TrackR. “Ruckus ecosystem
partners can leverage TrackR in the Ruckus IoT environment to improve
operational efficiency and engage customers like never before. Partnering with
Ruckus Networks will provide our customers with a stronger, more robust Crowd
Locate network, so finding things outside the home will be even faster and
easier.”
About Ruckus Networks
Ruckus
Networks, an
ARRIS company, delivers simply better connections for
awesome partner and customer experiences. Ruckus builds innovative and secure wired
and wireless access networks for organizations that place a premium on
connectivity for their employees, customers, students, subscribers and guests.
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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