Microsoft is to build one of the world’s largest
enterprise wireless networks.
Microsoft’s wireless local area network (WLan) will serve 25,000
simultaneous users in 277 buildings located across 60
countries.
To enable the roll-out, the company has selected Aruba Networks
to provide wireless mobility controllers, mobility software and
around 5,000 wireless access points.
The network will support both voice and data and allow access to
all types of wireless devices, including laptops, tablets, personal
digital assistants and Wi-Fi phones.
The streamlined infrastructure will also eliminate the need for
Microsoft to deploy separate overlay networks for
voice-over-wireless, guest services, RF security and wireless
location services.
“The advancements in the wireless space are truly exciting,”
said Sunjeev Pandey, senior director of Microsoft IT. “This
partnership will allow Microsoft to leverage a cutting-edge
wireless and mobility platform that provides us the scalability,
performance and security that our environment demands.”
Siemens Business Services recently won a global desktop support
contract with Microsoft.