Aruba Introduces Simple, Secure Wi-Fi Designed for Small Businesses
Announcement posted by Aruba 09 Jul 2019
• Built on Decades-Long Heritage in Enterprise Networking
• New Aruba Instant On Solution Makes Feature-Rich Wi-Fi Easy for Smaller Organisations
New Zealand – July 9, 2019 – Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company (NYSE: HPE), today announced Aruba Instant On, a new family of powerful and secure wireless solutions designed to address the current and future needs of small businesses with capacity for growth. The Instant On family will initially include indoor/outdoor Wi-Fi access points (APs) designed to deliver secure, high-speed wireless connectivity with hassle-free set-up and management, all with the quality, performance and exceptional support that customers expect from Aruba.
The proliferation of mobile devices, the increasing use of cloud-based applications, and the need to deliver a seamless Wi-Fi experience comparable to that of large corporations, has forced small businesses to rethink their networking requirements to remain competitive. Small businesses are also grappling with growing user expectations for secure, always-on connectivity, the desire to align with major technology shifts and trends, and limited IT resources.
According to IDC, “two-thirds of SMBs will have digital transformation as a key part of their IT strategies by the end of 2023”[1] and since, “…growing interest in digital transformation has placed new demands on SMB communications infrastructure including wireless LANs,”[2] the need for purpose-built Wi-Fi solutions that can deliver a non-stop, yet simple to manage, wireless experience that can effortlessly scale as business needs dictate is evident.
“Ingram Micro is excited to see the launch of the Aruba Instant On portfolio. A portfolio that will resonate with the heart of the New Zealand market being predominantly small and medium sized businesses,” said George Ferns, Senior BDM, Ingram Micro New Zealand. “Given the need to manage costs, keep their data secure, have reliable, fast, and easy to manage networks, Aruba Instant On will be a game changer in this market. The Aruba Instant On portfolio inherits many enterprise-grade features from Aruba’s portfolio, that will be an advantageous differentiator to New Zealand SMEs.”
Featuring Aruba’s industry-leading 802.11ac Wave 2 technology, the Instant On portfolio combines Aruba’s business-grade Wi-Fi in a simple, easy-to-set-up solution that offers the flexibility to scale up as business needs dictate. The Instant On family also features:
“There are many customers in New Zealand who are looking for reliable but easy to manage Wi-Fi networks. Aruba’s Instant On solution fulfils this requirement and provides an entry level version of its enterprise-grade services to small and growing NZ businesses,” Benjamin Hall, Business Development Manager, Dicker Data NZ. “The Instant On range of AP’s address the specific needs of SMBs, delivering high performing and cost-effective network solutions that are also easy to deploy. Dicker Data expects that Instant On will offer our T2 providers a product that will help them to differentiate themselves and remain competitive against the other solutions currently available to the SMB market.”
Pricing and Availability
The first set of Aruba Instant On APs will begin shipping in July to New Zealand, with a list price starting at NZD $143 (RRP).
Additional Resources:
New Zealand Country Manager commentary:
“Due to the higher proportion of small and medium businesses in the New Zealand market, it has traditionally been difficult to offer solutions that can cater to their networking needs at an accessible price point. Aruba Instant On fulfils this requirement, delivering the support and security SMBs need to stay both connected and competitive.”
“Combining the capabilities of Aruba’s enterprise-grade solutions into a simple and cost-effective service, Aruba Instant On allows the channel to directly respond to needs of the high number of small and growing businesses in New Zealand. This creates new opportunities for Aruba’s channel providers in the market, who can now offer any customer an Aruba solution no matter their size, identifying new revenue opportunities and customer prospects.” - Andrew Fox, Country Manager, Aruba New Zealand
About Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, is a leading provider of secure, intelligent networks that enable customers to thrive and deliver amazing digital experiences in the mobile, IoT and cloud era. We are changing the rules of networking to make it simple for IT and organisations to bridge the physical and digital worlds at the Edge.
To learn more, visit Aruba at http://www.arubanetworks.com. For real-time news updates, follow Aruba on Twitter and Facebook, and for the latest technical discussions on mobility and Aruba products, visit the Airheads Community at http://community.arubanetworks.com.
For more information, please contact:
Hannah Purslow or Duyen Nguyen at DEC PR
+61 2 8014 5033 and aruba@decpr.com.au
The proliferation of mobile devices, the increasing use of cloud-based applications, and the need to deliver a seamless Wi-Fi experience comparable to that of large corporations, has forced small businesses to rethink their networking requirements to remain competitive. Small businesses are also grappling with growing user expectations for secure, always-on connectivity, the desire to align with major technology shifts and trends, and limited IT resources.
According to IDC, “two-thirds of SMBs will have digital transformation as a key part of their IT strategies by the end of 2023”[1] and since, “…growing interest in digital transformation has placed new demands on SMB communications infrastructure including wireless LANs,”[2] the need for purpose-built Wi-Fi solutions that can deliver a non-stop, yet simple to manage, wireless experience that can effortlessly scale as business needs dictate is evident.
“Ingram Micro is excited to see the launch of the Aruba Instant On portfolio. A portfolio that will resonate with the heart of the New Zealand market being predominantly small and medium sized businesses,” said George Ferns, Senior BDM, Ingram Micro New Zealand. “Given the need to manage costs, keep their data secure, have reliable, fast, and easy to manage networks, Aruba Instant On will be a game changer in this market. The Aruba Instant On portfolio inherits many enterprise-grade features from Aruba’s portfolio, that will be an advantageous differentiator to New Zealand SMEs.”
Featuring Aruba’s industry-leading 802.11ac Wave 2 technology, the Instant On portfolio combines Aruba’s business-grade Wi-Fi in a simple, easy-to-set-up solution that offers the flexibility to scale up as business needs dictate. The Instant On family also features:
- A simple, intuitive mobile app for easy set-up and management
- Two management modes via the Instant On mobile app or cloud-based web portal
- Best-in-class security capabilities, including compliance with the latest authentication protocols such as WPA2/WPA3
- Smart Mesh technology for easy expansion of the network to hard-to-wire areas
- Ceiling, wall mount and desktop options to suit a variety of small business environments
“There are many customers in New Zealand who are looking for reliable but easy to manage Wi-Fi networks. Aruba’s Instant On solution fulfils this requirement and provides an entry level version of its enterprise-grade services to small and growing NZ businesses,” Benjamin Hall, Business Development Manager, Dicker Data NZ. “The Instant On range of AP’s address the specific needs of SMBs, delivering high performing and cost-effective network solutions that are also easy to deploy. Dicker Data expects that Instant On will offer our T2 providers a product that will help them to differentiate themselves and remain competitive against the other solutions currently available to the SMB market.”
Pricing and Availability
The first set of Aruba Instant On APs will begin shipping in July to New Zealand, with a list price starting at NZD $143 (RRP).
Additional Resources:
- Get the latest on Aruba Instant On
- Video: Introducing Aruba Instant On
- Blog: “Always-On” Wi-Fi that your small business deserves
- Blog: Extend Your Small Business Reach with Aruba Instant On
- Join the conversation in the Instant On Community
New Zealand Country Manager commentary:
“Due to the higher proportion of small and medium businesses in the New Zealand market, it has traditionally been difficult to offer solutions that can cater to their networking needs at an accessible price point. Aruba Instant On fulfils this requirement, delivering the support and security SMBs need to stay both connected and competitive.”
“Combining the capabilities of Aruba’s enterprise-grade solutions into a simple and cost-effective service, Aruba Instant On allows the channel to directly respond to needs of the high number of small and growing businesses in New Zealand. This creates new opportunities for Aruba’s channel providers in the market, who can now offer any customer an Aruba solution no matter their size, identifying new revenue opportunities and customer prospects.” - Andrew Fox, Country Manager, Aruba New Zealand
About Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, is a leading provider of secure, intelligent networks that enable customers to thrive and deliver amazing digital experiences in the mobile, IoT and cloud era. We are changing the rules of networking to make it simple for IT and organisations to bridge the physical and digital worlds at the Edge.
To learn more, visit Aruba at http://www.arubanetworks.com. For real-time news updates, follow Aruba on Twitter and Facebook, and for the latest technical discussions on mobility and Aruba products, visit the Airheads Community at http://community.arubanetworks.com.
For more information, please contact:
Hannah Purslow or Duyen Nguyen at DEC PR
+61 2 8014 5033 and aruba@decpr.com.au