ARUBA NETWORKS JOINS MOBILEIGNITE PROGRAM FOR MOBILEVOIP INTEROPERABILITY
Aruba Networks and BridgePort Networks Demonstrate Interoperable Solutions and Seek to Accelerate MobileVoIP Market
SUNNYVALE, California - September 20, 2005 Aruba Networks today announced that it has become a member of the MobileIGNITE Program. Established in early 2005, by BridgePort Networks, the MobileIGNITE Program brings together leading MobileVoIP companies committed to working on open, standards-based interoperability in order to speed time to market of MobileVoIP convergence solutions.
Aruba has recently completed interoperability testing with MobileIGNITE Program member BridgePort Networks between Aruba's enterprise mobility system and BridgePort Networks NomadicONE™ Network Convergence Gateway, demonstrating support for seamless roaming and in-call handoff of voice calls between mobile and Wi-Fi networks. Aruba and BridgePort Networks have pledged to work together and further solutions to enhance their products to fully deliver on the promise of convergence.
"Organizations the world over recognize the significant business and economic benefits of mobility, and the rapidly growing adoption of enterprise-wide wireless networks is proof of this point," said Keerti Melkote, founder and vice president of marketing for Aruba Networks. "Maximizing the value of mobility requires that voice traffic, along with data, be seamlessly and securely delivered throughout the extended enterprise and beyond. We look forward to working with others members of the MobileIGNITE Program to rapidly bring standards-based, interoperable solutions for MobileVoIP to market."
Aruba Networks manufactures and markets next-generation, enterprise-grade systems that enable corporations to address the network management and security issues caused by wireless technology and user mobility. Aruba's enterprise mobility architecture uniquely combines comprehensive security, the fastest voice call handover in the industry, and full quality of service support--all the key requirements for new multi-service convergence.
"We are very pleased to that Aruba Networks is joining the MobileIGNITE Program," said Sanjay Jhawar, SVP of Marketing and Business Development of BridgePort Networks. "As a leader in mobility, security and wireless technology, Aruba brings to the MobileIGNITE Program deep knowledge and extensive real-world experience of enterprise customers' needs for MobileVoIP convergence solutions."
Aruba and BridgePort Networks will exhibit a joint demonstration of their products during the Fall VON 2005 Expo taking place September 20-22 at the Boston Convention Center. Visitors can see the demonstration and learn more about the companies' products at both the Aruba Networks booth (#941) and the BridgePort Networks booth (#334).
About Aruba Networks, Inc.
Based in Sunnyvale, California, Aruba Networks (Aruba) is a fast-growing enterprise infrastructure company. Aruba pioneered the concept of centralized network systems to enable wireless, security and mobility services. The company's products help corporations address fundamental new changes taking place in enterprise networks caused by user mobility, security and wireless technology. Aruba markets and manufactures a complete line of fixed and modular mobility controllers, wired and wireless access points and advanced mobility software. Privately-held, Aruba has operations in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East and employs staff around the world. Aruba has received over $59 million in three rounds of venture funding from top-tier venture firms - Matrix Partners, Sequoia Capital, Trinity Ventures and WK Technology Fund. Visit Aruba Networks at www.arubanetworks.com