Al-Falak, the leading IT and Communications solutions provider in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region, has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Aruba Wireless Networks (Aruba) to further expand it’s portfolio of integrated solutions for Wireless Networking in the Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia.
“Wireless connectivity is fast becoming the networking medium of choice in many spheres of daily life in the Middle East. In the Enterprise segment of the region’s markets, with increased adoption of high-end networking to streamline workflows, wireless technology has exited the phase where its novelty factor attracted technologically savvy end-users. However, the new breed of IT managers does not compromise on speed, reliability and security requirements from their networks.” explained Ahmed Ali Ashadawi, President and CEO, Al-Falak.
“After an extensive evaluation on wireless products, Al-Falak selected Aruba Wireless Networks products range for its advanced and unmatchable security, mobility and flexibility features. This addition to our portfolio will allow us to not only ensure an increase in revenue, but also develop long term synergies with all existing and potential clients in the market.” added Ashadawi.
Aruba is a fast-growing, privately-held network infrastructure company that manufactures and markets enterprise-class mobility and security systems. Aruba's products are the only specifically developed to help corporations address new network challenges caused by user mobility, security and wireless technology.
Aruba’s products includes modular and stackable wireless LAN (WLAN) switches, WLAN application software, 802.11a/b/g access points, wired and wireless grid points, grid controllers and advanced grid services software. Aruba technology ensures secure networks for enterprises through common authentication for wired and wireless users; controlled network access with identity-based firewall; privacy protection with centralised wireless encryption.
Aruba specialises in structuring high-performance WLANs with dense wireless grids. It is a leading global innovator in the field of secure VOIP with voice flow classification. Network administrators benefit from secure centralised management over IPSEC for reduced threat to strategic business information.
Given the increased demand for wireless solutions, Aruba Networks products will help Al-Falak address the needs of the banking, defense, finance, health, hospitality, and government sectors concerned about security and reliability on their wireless networks.
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