Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 11 | Page 71

INDUSTRY WATCH “WE OFFER A UNIQUE MOBILE APP FOR STUDENT REGISTRATION AND DURING THIS PERIOD OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR, WE HAVE UP TO 600 STUDENTS IN ONE PARTICULAR AREA. BUT SINCE EACH ARUBA AP CAN HANDLE 100120 SIMULTANEOUS CONNECTIONS, WE MANAGE THIS PEAK VOLUME WITH A MINIMAL NUMBER OF APS.” connecting to our network. Yet, we never see users facing challenges due to this factor,” states Sohaib. has enabled seamless roaming between APs without any noticeable drop in wireless network performance. Administration and maintenance a breeze As was the case prior to the upgrade, Aruba’s solutions greatly simplify the administration and management of the wireless network. Each of the 450 www.intelligentcio.com APs can be centrally monitored and controlled and even updates can be pushed out centrally without the need for manual intervention. Furthermore, the solution supports a wide number of mobile device platforms. “This has been of paramount importance since we see all types of devices and mobile operating systems UOB’s confidence in its wireless network is further extended by the limited lifetime warranty that is offered on Aruba’s APs. Through its support contract with Kanoo IT, the University also enjoys same day replacement guarantees on vital components in the network. In-built firewall addresses security requirements Security is another key area that Aruba’s solution has managed to address. “Thanks to Aruba’s built-in firewall, we have a high degree of security without added complexity. INTELLIGENTCIO 71