NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 2008
   

Army Strong
Explosion Proof APs Helps Soldiers Stay Connected in Iraq

Just north of Baghdad, soldiers had grown used to lining up at Internet cafes or spending hundreds of dollars on satellite systems to send emails home. Babylon Telecommunications' deployment of an Aruba WLAN at Joint Base Balad changed everything. Now soldiers can easily and economically stay in touch with their families, download iTunes, and even squeeze in the occasional game of World of Warcraft. See how this deployment brings soldiers a sense of normalcy during the war.
Wi-Fi Planet

Whoa Economy!
How to Get a Grip on Your IT Costs

Network World extracted highlights from a recent Gartner report, detailing how IT departments can cut costs during an economic downturn. Suggestions range from laying off IT staff to consolidating and virtualizing servers. See if these 20 tips can help you power through these rough waters.
Network World

iPhone Giveaway
The Mobile Learning Project at Abilene Christian University

1,000 incoming freshman at Abilene Christian University were greeted on arrival with their choice of an iPhone or iPod touch. Not a bad welcoming present. The devices are part of a pilot mobile learning project that will allow students to access class files, take online polls, and participate in interactive quizzes.
Network World


WLAN Risks
What to Know Before You Deploy

Understanding the risks before deploying a wireless LAN can greatly reduce surprises during the installation process. Wi-Fi Planet recently published a how-to guide on what to know before deploying a WLAN. Read how assessing risks can help you make deployments progress more smoothly.
Wi-Fi Planet


Left Corner Upcoming Events Right Corner

Tradeshows
Netspeed Canada 2008 Edmonton
Edmonton, Canada | October 22-24, 2008

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EDUCAUSE 2008
Orlando, FL | October 28-31, 2008

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HIMSS The World of Health IT
Copenhagen, Denmark| Novermber 3-6, 2008

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AFCEA TechNet Asia-Pacific 2008
Honolulu, HI | Novermber 3-6, 2008

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Webinars
Advances in Wireless Infrastructure Control: Optimizing Client Behavior for Improved Network Performance
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Airwave Management Suite,
Version 6.1
October 23, 2008 | 10 AM PST
or 5 PM PST

Training
Aruba Technical Training
Aruba and our Authorized Training Center (ATC) partners offer a comprehensive schedule of public, open enrollment training available through Aruba's corporate Web site. Please use the link below to find a list of classes and registration information.
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 In This Issue

Wireless Intelligence

- Army Strong
- Whoa Economy!
- iPhone Giveaway
- WLAN Risks
Education
- Whitepaper: Security Is In The Air: Complying With The PCI DSS v1.2 Standard
In The News
- Aruba to Perform WLAN Makeover for Galderma
- Aruba Deploys Wireless LAN Across China's Southeast University
- ARM 2.0 Software Increase 802.11n Throughput by 200%

Left Corner Education Right Corner

Whitepaper: Security Is In The Air: Complying With The PCI DSS
v1.2 Standard

On October 1, 2008, the PCI council released a second update to the PCI standard called PCI DSS v1.2. Security Is In The Air, discusses the new PCI DSS v1.2 requirements, and outlines strategies to comply with the new requirements quickly and with minimal infrastructure investments.
Click here to download


Left Corner In The News Right Corner

Aruba to Perform WLAN Makeover
for Galderma

Galderma, a joint dermatology venture between Nestlé and L'Oréal, has selected Aruba and Ipelium as its global wireless LAN solution. The pharmaceutical company has wide-ranging needs for both central and field offices, and selected Aruba as the most flexible solution available on the market.
TMCnet

Aruba Deploys Wireless LAN Across China's Southeast University
Southeast University in Nanjing, China has deployed Aruba Wi-Fi networks across all six of its campuses. Covering 4 million square meters and hosting 26,000 students and 5,600 faculty members, the university uses Aruba to centrally manage all of its campuses from one data center.
Campus Technology

ARM 2.0 Software Increase 802.11n Throughput by 200%
The new, patent-pending ARM 2.0 software uses infrastructure-based controls that direct the behavior of Wi-Fi clients so they operate to their fullest potential. Compatible with 802.11 standards and clients, ARM 2.0 can be used in all new and existing Aruba deployments. Read why you should upgrade to ARM 2.0.
TMCnet