Amer Networks Announces the World's First Cloud-Managed Wi-Fi Portfolio Tailored to the Education Market
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Posted on October 24, 2011 at 5:21:01 AM
Amer Networks Announces the World's First Cloud-Managed Wi-Fi Portfolio Tailored to the Education Market
Affordable, Easy-to-Manage Wi-Fi Solution Provides Indoor, Outdoor and Extended-Range Options to Schools of All Sizes
TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Amer Networks, a manufacturer and global distributor of networking, storage and security products, today extends the world's first cloud-managed Wi-Fi solution designed specifically to meet the connectivity, budgetary, and ease-of-use needs of the education market to include outdoor and extended-range Wi-Fi products.
Amer Networks delivers affordable, business-grade indoor Wi-Fi solutions to school districts and schools throughout North America. By adding outdoor and extended-range access points to its product portfolio, it now provides complete district- and campus-wide connectivity across indoor classrooms, outdoor playgrounds, public-access sites, sporting fields and all other areas.
CloudCommand(TM), a customizable online-software platform from PowerCloud(TM) Systems, powers Amer Networks' portfolio. The CloudCommand platform enables solutions that are simple to configure and deploy, remotely manageable, capable of being monitored in real time and able to deliver enhanced security.
Key Facts
-- Amer Networks provides the world's first complete portfolio of
cloud-managed access points to support the indoor, outdoor and
extended-range connectivity needs of the education market.
-- The Amer Networks' portfolio is ideal for K-12 school districts that
require reliable Wi-Fi across multiple spaces and features such as
enhanced security, event reporting and a secure hotspot.
-- The portfolio expansion builds on the early success of Amer Networks'
cloud-managed indoor access point, which since its launch in 2Q 2011 has
become the most successful product in the company's 15-year history.
-- The Amer Networks' portfolio leverages CloudCommand, a customizable
online software platform developed by PowerCloud Systems that provides
comprehensive cloud capabilities. CloudCommand-powered networks deliver
enterprise-class management features but are simple to deploy and easy
to administer.
-- Amer Networks' simple and affordable offering works equally well for
cost-conscious businesses seeking managed Wi-Fi solutions, particularly
in the retail, hospitality and health care markets.
Key Benefits of Amer Networks Solutions Powered by CloudCommand
-- Deploy and manage complete indoor and outdoor business-grade Wi-Fi
networks using a single solution.
-- Deploy multiple, self-configuring access points in minutes.
-- Concurrently and remotely configure and manage all access points via a
simple browser with no additional hardware.
-- Operate a primary network for staff and teachers and a separate student
hotspot network that has customizable usage limits, login screens and
auto-scheduling functionality.
-- Automatically secure connecting laptops and other devices with patented
Individual Device Authentication (IDA(TM)), a two-factor authentication
process.
-- Allow connected users to securely roam across buildings or networks.
-- Respond quickly to real-time alerts about network issues.
-- Monitor network usage, generate reports and review statistics.
Comments
Wai Lee, CEO of Amer Networks:
"By expanding our cloud-managed wireless portfolio, Amer Networks demonstrates its commitment to providing campus-wide wireless connectivity and network management to K-12 schools and school districts of every shape and size. We recognize that digital learning is a critical component of today's classroom and we offer the best solution on the market for delivering Wi-Fi that is secure, affordable and specifically designed for the school environment."
About Amer Networks
Amer is a manufacturer and global distributor of networking, storage and security products. Since its founding in 1997 in the education enterprise sector, it has earned the reputation as a provider of reliable hardware backed by the most comprehensive support and customer-appropriate product warranties on the market. Through its growing reseller network, Amer is expanding into the SOHO/SME market with a growing line of innovative, value-laden products that enhance productivity and improve efficiency - anywhere and everywhere that people connect. For more information, visit http://www.amer.com.
About PowerCloud Systems
PowerCloud Systems is the leading software platform provider for enabling Networking as a Service (NaaS). Its CloudCommand technology provides OEMs and service providers with the quickest, most powerful and cost-effective path for adding comprehensive cloud capabilities to their new and existing networking equipment. Based in Palo Alto, Calif., PowerCloud Systems is a spin-out from PARC that is funded by PARC, Walden Venture Capital and Javelin Venture Partners. For more information, visit http://www.powercloudsystems.com.
For more information, contactIan Hassard, Amer Networks(905) 766-4407ihassard@amer.com
Peter Mullen, PowerCloud Systems(650) 812-4922phmullen@powercloudsystems.com
SOURCE PowerCloud Systems, Inc.
PowerCloud Systems, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.amer.com
Affordable, Easy-to-Manage Wi-Fi Solution Provides Indoor, Outdoor and Extended-Range Options to Schools of All Sizes
TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Amer Networks, a manufacturer and global distributor of networking, storage and security products, today extends the world's first cloud-managed Wi-Fi solution designed specifically to meet the connectivity, budgetary, and ease-of-use needs of the education market to include outdoor and extended-range Wi-Fi products.
Amer Networks delivers affordable, business-grade indoor Wi-Fi solutions to school districts and schools throughout North America. By adding outdoor and extended-range access points to its product portfolio, it now provides complete district- and campus-wide connectivity across indoor classrooms, outdoor playgrounds, public-access sites, sporting fields and all other areas.
CloudCommand(TM), a customizable online-software platform from PowerCloud(TM) Systems, powers Amer Networks' portfolio. The CloudCommand platform enables solutions that are simple to configure and deploy, remotely manageable, capable of being monitored in real time and able to deliver enhanced security.
Key Facts
-- Amer Networks provides the world's first complete portfolio of
cloud-managed access points to support the indoor, outdoor and
extended-range connectivity needs of the education market.
-- The Amer Networks' portfolio is ideal for K-12 school districts that
require reliable Wi-Fi across multiple spaces and features such as
enhanced security, event reporting and a secure hotspot.
-- The portfolio expansion builds on the early success of Amer Networks'
cloud-managed indoor access point, which since its launch in 2Q 2011 has
become the most successful product in the company's 15-year history.
-- The Amer Networks' portfolio leverages CloudCommand, a customizable
online software platform developed by PowerCloud Systems that provides
comprehensive cloud capabilities. CloudCommand-powered networks deliver
enterprise-class management features but are simple to deploy and easy
to administer.
-- Amer Networks' simple and affordable offering works equally well for
cost-conscious businesses seeking managed Wi-Fi solutions, particularly
in the retail, hospitality and health care markets.
Key Benefits of Amer Networks Solutions Powered by CloudCommand
-- Deploy and manage complete indoor and outdoor business-grade Wi-Fi
networks using a single solution.
-- Deploy multiple, self-configuring access points in minutes.
-- Concurrently and remotely configure and manage all access points via a
simple browser with no additional hardware.
-- Operate a primary network for staff and teachers and a separate student
hotspot network that has customizable usage limits, login screens and
auto-scheduling functionality.
-- Automatically secure connecting laptops and other devices with patented
Individual Device Authentication (IDA(TM)), a two-factor authentication
process.
-- Allow connected users to securely roam across buildings or networks.
-- Respond quickly to real-time alerts about network issues.
-- Monitor network usage, generate reports and review statistics.
Comments
Wai Lee, CEO of Amer Networks:
"By expanding our cloud-managed wireless portfolio, Amer Networks demonstrates its commitment to providing campus-wide wireless connectivity and network management to K-12 schools and school districts of every shape and size. We recognize that digital learning is a critical component of today's classroom and we offer the best solution on the market for delivering Wi-Fi that is secure, affordable and specifically designed for the school environment."
About Amer Networks
Amer is a manufacturer and global distributor of networking, storage and security products. Since its founding in 1997 in the education enterprise sector, it has earned the reputation as a provider of reliable hardware backed by the most comprehensive support and customer-appropriate product warranties on the market. Through its growing reseller network, Amer is expanding into the SOHO/SME market with a growing line of innovative, value-laden products that enhance productivity and improve efficiency - anywhere and everywhere that people connect. For more information, visit http://www.amer.com.
About PowerCloud Systems
PowerCloud Systems is the leading software platform provider for enabling Networking as a Service (NaaS). Its CloudCommand technology provides OEMs and service providers with the quickest, most powerful and cost-effective path for adding comprehensive cloud capabilities to their new and existing networking equipment. Based in Palo Alto, Calif., PowerCloud Systems is a spin-out from PARC that is funded by PARC, Walden Venture Capital and Javelin Venture Partners. For more information, visit http://www.powercloudsystems.com.
For more information, contactIan Hassard, Amer Networks(905) 766-4407ihassard@amer.com
Peter Mullen, PowerCloud Systems(650) 812-4922phmullen@powercloudsystems.com
SOURCE PowerCloud Systems, Inc.
PowerCloud Systems, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.amer.com