Ruckus Networks launches IoT Suite in APAC

Source: Ruckus Networks. The IoT Suite could control various devices in a smart hotel room.

Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company, has announced the general availability of the Ruckus IoT Suite in Asia Pacific. The suite enables organisations to readily construct a secure IoT access network that consolidates multiple physical-layer IoT networks into a single network.

The Ruckus IoT Suite further speeds time to return on investment (ROI) and reduces deployment cost by allowing for the use of common infrastructure between the wireless local area network (WLAN) and the IoT access network.

“Our Ruckus IoT Suite is geared to support the deployment of multivendor solutions that are constrained by today’s siloed, single-purpose IoT networks. We are excited about the possibilities that the Ruckus IoT Suite brings to the table, and look forward to working with our partners and customers to build innovative IoT access networks, and to speed the adoption of IoT services and more,” said Dennis Huang, Director, Product Marketing, Ruckus Networks.

The ideal IoT access network must consolidate multiple access technologies while delivering the provisioning, management and security capabilities found in modern IP-based networks. Such a network must facilitate inter-endpoint communication and provide integration with analytics software and services, Ruckus said.

The Ruckus IoT Suite consists of Ruckus IoT-ready access points (APs), Ruckus IoT Modules, and a Ruckus SmartZone Controller which provides a single management interface for both the wireless local area network (WLAN) and the IoT access network. A Ruckus IoT Controller further performs connectivity, device and security management functions for non Wi-Fi devices; facilitates endpoint coordination, and provides APIs for northbound integration with analytics software and IoT cloud services.

The Ruckus IoT Suite addresses security concerns through a multilayered approach, including digital certificates, traffic isolation, physical security and encryption.

Source: Ruckus Networks. Ruckus Networks product launches at ConnecTechAsia, placed in context of its networking, software and software-as-a-service portfolio.

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