2009-03-16 - Network Computing Architects Inc. (NCA) Moves Enterprises to Smarter Wi-Fi with Ruckus Wireless
Network Computing Architects Inc. (NCA) Moves Enterprises
to Smarter Wi-Fi with Ruckus Wireless
BELLEVUE, WA – March 16, 2009 – Network Computing Architects Inc. (NCA), a leading national technology and consulting firm, announced today that it has selected and is standardizing on Ruckus Wireless™ ZoneFlex™ Smart wireless LAN (WLAN) technology to support next- generation wireless LAN (WLAN) applications within a wide range of enterprise environments throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Over the last six months, NCA has installed Ruckus Smart WLAN systems in a variety of premiere enterprises such as Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Pacific Seafood, The Recording Academy (producers of the GRAMMY Awards) and University Swaging, a Seattle-based manufacturer of actuation and control systems.
NCA’s selection of Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi technology is based on explosive demand for faster and more reliable Wi-Fi connectivity to support a myriad of media-rich applications from graphics-rich Internet access to IP-based voice and video communications.
“NCA has a reputation for identifying and delivering the most innovative and secure networking systems that deliver unmatched performance and value – and smarter Wi-Fi is no exception,” said Tom Gobeille, president and CEO of NCA. “As more and more Wi-Fi-enabled devices of every shape and size hit the market, faster and more reliable Wi-Fi technology – that improves productivity while reducing cost – is essential. Ruckus Wireless has effectively transformed Wi-Fi from a technology of convenience into a reliable and ubiquitous utility on which companies can now depend.”
Unlike other Wi-Fi technology, Smart Wi-Fi from Ruckus Wireless is based on state-of-the-art Wi-Fi signal routing technology that extends signal range and automatically adapts to changes in the environment that degrade performance and allows enterprises to offer better coverage and more reliable services at a lower total cost of ownership.
“Reliability with mobility for network computing is no longer an option for hospitals, schools, hotels and nearly any enterprise imaginable,” said Gobeille. “ The medium must be as reliable as wires for enterprises to truly embrace Wi-Fi as a primary means of connectivity. The convergence of faster Wi-Fi with 802.11n, dropping silicon prices and innovations such as beamforming that increase Wi-Fi reliability has now made this possible.”
Gobeille noted that the ability to reliably deploy Wi-Fi access points without having to run Ethernet cabling to every device, a concept called smart wireless meshing, is another huge advantage in minimizing complexity and cost related to Wi-Fi deployment.
Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi is based on recent technical advances that enable Wi-Fi signals to be focused only toward users requiring service. Through the use of patented beamforming and beamsteering technology called BeamFlex™, Wi-Fi signals are constantly routed over the highest performing paths and around obstacles that cause interference and degraded performance.
“Given the choice between wires or no wires, everyone will choose wireless everyday and twice on Sundays - but only if it’s reliable,” said David Callisch, VP of marketing for Ruckus Wireless. “Better Wi-Fi reliability at range is what enterprises want and what we are dedicated to delivering as a company. NCA realizes the importance of this trend and is doing something about it.”
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About NCA
Network Computing Architects, Inc. is a provider of products, services and training to ensure networks are efficient, effective and secure. NCA provides professional services and expertise for all phases of the network life cycle across the country. Its professionally trained and certified engineers are experts in providing consistent, high-quality services that allow maximum network control and utilization. Based in Bellevue, Washington, NCA employs 54 employees in 5 offices in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. NCA was named by Puget Sound Business Journal as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in the region and was recently named one of the “Best Companies” to work for by Washington CEO magazine. Visit the NCA Website at www.ncanet.com.
About Ruckus Wireless, Inc.
Based in Sunnyvale, California, Ruckus Wireless is a next-generation Wi-Fi company credited with pioneering “Smart Wi-Fi” technology. Named a 2007 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, Ruckus Wireless was formed in 2004 at Sequoia Capital. The company designs, develops and markets industrial-strength Wi-Fi systems that provide reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 technology. Its flagship product, ZoneFlex, is the first wireless LAN system to combine the best in centralized wireless LAN principles with state-of-the-art Wi-Fi advances such as smart antenna arrays and wireless meshing. Its MediaFlex line of multimedia wireless routers is used by more than 125 broadband operators around the world to extend digital services such as IPTV throughout the home without wires. The company's patented hardware and software technologies deliver predictable performance, extended range and real-time adaptability to changing Wi-Fi environments. The company has raised approximately $42 million in financing from premier venture capital investors, consumer electronics companies and broadband operators such as Motorola, T-Ventures, Telus, Sutter Hill Ventures, Mitsui, Sequoia and others. Ruckus Wireless is led by President and CEO Selina Lo. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at http://www.ruckuswireless.com.
