GEC NEWS WIREAruba to Deliver Wireless Network Solution for Improved Connectivity, Mobility and Security
TECOM Investments has implemented Aruba’s state-of-the-art wireless network infrastructure, using Aruba Wireless Access Points (APs) and Mobility Controllers.
Mr Mohamed Sabah, CIO at TECOM Investments, saw an overhaul of the wireless infrastructure as necessary and after four months of extensive Proof of Concept (POC) testing of the top WLAN technology vendors, a decision was made to go with Aruba Networks. “Aruba’s Secure Enterprise Mesh solution provides a flexible, wire-free design, allowing access points to be placed wherever they are needed whether it be indoors or outdoors,” said Mr. Sabah. According to Mr. Sabah, “Aruba’s system performs authentication, access control and encryption for users and devices, delivering state-of-the-art wireless security.”
Working with EMITAC, Aruba’s Silver level Value-Added Reseller (VAR) in the UAE, TECOM executed the implementation in two phases. To ensure that the TECOM IT team fully grasped Aruba’s technology, Mr. Sabah took advantage of the training services available and had the entire network team attend one course on Mobility Controllers (MBC) and two courses on Aruba ClearPass.
While the implementation is still only a few months old, Mr. Sabah is already planning the next project with Aruba, which will include an upgrade to Aruba’s 7200 series of Mobility Controllers.
Zeeshan Hadi, Territory Manager, Dubai & Northern Emirates at Aruba Networks said, “Wireless technologies will be a key enabler of the ICT transformation within the country. We are happy to have been selected as the vendor of choice and will continue to assist TECOM with future wireless infrastructure modernization projects.”
