Aruba Networks
Aruba Networks, formerly known as Aruba Wireless Networks, is a Santa Clara, California-based wireless networking subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise company.
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Industry | Computer networking |
Founded | Sunnyvale, California, United States (February 2002) |
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Number of employees | 7000 (2019) |
Parent | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
Website | www |
The company was founded in Sunnyvale, California in 2002 by Keerti Melkote and Pankaj Manglik. On March 2, 2015, Hewlett-Packard announced it would acquire Aruba Networks for approximately USD$3 billion in an all-cash deal.[1] On May 19, 2015, HP completed the acquisition. As of November 1, 2015, the company operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, and continues to focus on campus and branch networking.
On November 13, 2018, Aruba announced new enterprise networking solutions and AI software.[2]
On November 20, 2018, Aruba launches its first Wi-Fi 6 product.[3]
Company timeline
2002 – Aruba Wireless Networks founded by Keerti Melkote and Pankaj Manglik.
2003 – First customer shipment to Warner Bros.
2005 – Company enters into OEM agreement for Alcatel to resell wireless equipment; Microsoft standardizes on Aruba Networks wireless.
2006 – Dominic Orr becomes Chief Executive Officer.
2007 – Aruba Networks trades on the NASDAQ exchange.
2010 – Exceeds 1 Million total AP's shipped.
2011 – Exceeds $1 Billion of total revenue.
2012 – Enters the Network Access Control market to address BYOD growth.
2013 – Expands into the Location Services market with wayfinding and BLE technology.
2015 – Hewlett Packard announces intent to acquire Aruba Networks.
2017 – Expands security portfolio with User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) solution.
2018 – Introduces AI-based Analytics and Assurance portfolio.
2020 – Expands portfolio to support small businesses through the Aruba InstantOn Series[4]
Products
- Networking: Wi-Fi Access Points (indoor & outdoor), Ethernet Switches, Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) & SD-WAN products
- Network Management: AirWave Management Platform, cloud-based Central; Activate for asset inventory management & provisioning
- Network Security: ClearPass Policy Manager for Network Access Control; IntroSpect for User & Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
- Analytics & Service Assurance: NetInsight; Service Assurance Sensors (formerly Cape Networks)
- Location-Based Services: Aruba Beacons, Aruba Tags, Meridian Location Services Engine, Meridian AppMaker, Analytics Location Engine (ALE)
Acquisitions
- Network Chemistry, acquired in July 2007.
- AirWave Wireless was acquired on January 9, 2008.[5]
- Azalea Networks was acquired on September 2, 2010.
- Amigopod Assets and Technology was acquired on December 14, 2010.
- Avenda Systems was acquired on December 8, 2011.
- Meridian Apps was acquired on May 16, 2013.
- HP acquires Aruba Networks on March 2, 2015.
- Rasa Networks was acquired on May 16, 2016.
- Niara Inc. was acquired on February 1, 2017.
- Cape Networks was acquired on March 27, 2018.
- Intent to acquire Silver Peak[6] was announced on July 13, 2020
References
- "HP to acquire Aruba Networks for about $3B". CNBC. March 2, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- Tom Li, IT World Canada. "HPE Aruba announces new enterprise networking solutions and AI software." November 13, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- Wifi Now Events. "Aruba launches its first Wi-Fi 6 product, Quantenna chips to power Starry's 8×8 MIMO." November 20, 2018. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- "Aruba Expands Instant On Portfolio to Support Small Business Continuity and Rapid Capacity Expansion". May 27, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
- "Aruba acquires WLAN management vendor AirWave". networkworld.com. January 9, 2008. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- "HPE announces intent to acquire Silver Peak". July 13, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2020.