Aruba Networks and BridgePort Networks Demonstrate Interoperable Solutions and
Seek to Accelerate MobileVoIP Market
SUNNYVALE, Calif., FallVON, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- 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(TM) 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 http://www.arubanetworks.com .
About BridgePort Networks
BridgePort Networks is the leader in MobileVoIP convergence -- combining
the personalization and mobility of mobile phone services with the
flexibility, innovation and outstanding cost economics of the rapidly growing
VoIP sector. The core product, the NomadicONE Network Convergence Gateway
(NCG), uses roaming technology to extend single identity phone number services
over multiple access networks, including: mobile, cable, DSL and Wi-Fi. The
NomadicONE NCG is a key component of an open standards partner ecosystem, the
MobileIGNITE Program that comprises end-to-end solutions that improve the
quality, coverage and cost of mobile service delivery and the mobility of VoIP
services. BridgePort Networks is a global company, headquartered in Chicago,
Illinois. To learn more about BridgePort Networks visit:
http://www.bridgeport-networks.com.
SOURCE Aruba Wireless Networks
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Related links:
http://www.arubanetworks.com
CONTACT:
Don Reckles of Aruba Networks,
+1-408-329-5108, or dreckles@arubanetworks.com; or Tamie Zrecny
of BridgePort Networks, +1-312-377-1345, or
tzrecny@bridgeport-networks.com
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