Enterasys Introduces Industry's First Mobile Edge Bundles

ANDOVER, Mass., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterasys Networks, a Siemens Enterprise Communications Company, today announced its new OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles for complete unified wired/wireless networking are now available through its channel.  Ideal for healthcare, education, retail, and hospitality, Enterasys channel partners can provide customers with simple reference bundles for comprehensive edge management, including sizing information, switches, Wi-Fi, and software.  Customers can grow their network at their own pace and gain full access to the benefit of OneFabric Edge in an economical package. Meanwhile, channel partners are able to easily position a complete unified edge solution value through competitively priced starter configurations. Enterasys' recently announced OneFabric Edge solution allows enterprises to provision the network end-to-end with consistent performance and enhanced security for business-critical applications, all managed from a single pane of glass.   

"We recognize that trends around mobility and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs continue to drive IT organizations to provide an infrastructure that delivers a high quality user experience," said Chris Crowell, CEO of Enterasys Networks.  "We tailored these starter solutions to simplify the sale process for partners and we are the only vendor that has come out with a bundle that is scoped based on deployment size. These bundles allow partners to discuss the value of a unified edge solution with their customers through simple, pre-defined configurations."

The Enterasys OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles have several benefits for both partners and customers. Enterasys partners receive competitive discounts and program incentives on bundle sales to new customers. Partners also have an opportunity to sell and deliver services – from assessments and deployment, all the way to ongoing monitoring services leveraging OneFabric Control Center.  Meanwhile, for customers, these highly scalable bundles deliver a fully integrated wired/wireless solution with on average 30% lower CapEx and 70% lower OpEx costs than those provided by other vendors.

OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles include:

• Enterasys Edge Switches: The OneFabric Starter bundles include either a stackable or modular high performance edge switch
• Enterasys 3600 series 802.11n Access Points: The Enterasys Wireless solution optimizes distribution of the processing load between Access Points (APs) and wireless controllers to deliver exceptional performance while remaining easy to manage
• Virtual Wireless Services Engine: The industry's first WLAN controller provides integrated application services
• OneFabric Edge Management Software: Enterasys OneFabric Control Center Management software is a comprehensive set of unified wired/wireless management and security capabilities.

Enterasys OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles are available as part of a comprehensive set of initiatives recently introduced for the channel program, a set of tools and training designed to help partners offer its new OneFabric architecture.  Enterasys OneFabric provides resellers an opportunity to expand their solution set by offering unique, differentiated networking and security solutions, adding critical hardware and management capabilities. Enterasys channel partners can ensure the success of wired and wireless deployments at the network edge for customers while expanding their business.

Enterasys OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles are available now through authorized channel partners starting at $23,000 and are backed by the Enterasys lifetime warranty.

Additional Supporting Channel Partner Quotes

"We are excited to partner with Enterasys to deliver OneFabric Edge to our channel of over 60,000 resellers. OneFabric Edge and the new starter bundles from Enterasys enable our channel partners to easily and effectively provide comprehensive edge solutions that solve the most pressing issues facing their customers, truly delivering value by ensuring the best user experience possible from any mobile device."

-- Chuck Bartlett, Vice President and General Manager, Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Tech Data

"Enterasys is the only vendor to offer a simple fully integrated wired and wireless edge bundle that provides unified management policy of wired and wireless access to meet today's IT challenges. These starter configurations include a complete solution to fit the size of a company's deployment today and are designed to scale as the network grows. Combining the Enterasys OneFabric Edge solution with our service capabilities, we can deliver a seamless network experience no matter if a customer is connected via wired or wireless connection." 

-- Cyrus Silvester, Account Manager, Blue Spruce Technologies

"The Enterasys OneFabric Edge architecture speaks directly to the needs of solution providers looking to solve the most pressing mobility challenges facing customers today.  With the explosive growth of mobile devices connecting to the network in education and healthcare where we focus, Enterasys allows granular control of policy at the edge, regardless of what type of device or connection the user has. OneFabric Edge seamlessly integrates into existing IT environments to provide a unified solution that manages wired and wireless devices from a single platform to control policy and quality of service to deliver a consistent, predictable end-user experience. This resonates very well with our customers."

-- Dean A. Rynkowski, President, Integrated System Specialists

"Customers are demanding simple and yet mission critical solutions for enterprise mobility. With Enterasys OneFabric Edge solutions we are able to offer best in class solutions and enable our customers to deliver a predictable end-user experience."

-- Shawn Brown, Regional Sales Manager, Secure Links

"Enterasys has been a great partner for us in delivering a complete and integrated wired and wireless portfolio through OneFabric Edge that goes beyond point products to truly deliver value for the customer.  With Enterasys, I'm able to effectively solve the most pressing issues facing our customers to ensure they have the best user experience possible from any mobile device."

-- Chip Thompson, General Manager, LevelOne Technology

Resources

• Enterasys OneFabric webpage
• Enterasys OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles
• Enterasys Wireless solutions webpage
• "Simplifying the mobile edge" blog post
• Enterasys on Twitter
• Enterasys OneFabric Channel Support

About Enterasys Networks and Siemens Enterprise Communications

Siemens Enterprise Communications is a premier provider of end-to-end enterprise communications, including voice, network infrastructure and security solutions that use open, standards-based unified communications and business applications for a seamless collaboration experience. This award-winning "Open Communications" approach enables organizations to improve productivity and reduce costs through easy-to-deploy solutions that work within existing IT environments, delivering operational efficiencies. It is the foundation for the company's OpenPath® commitment that enables customers to mitigate risk and cost-effectively adopt unified communications. Jointly owned by The Gores Group and Siemens AG, Siemens Enterprise Communications includes Cycos and Enterasys Networks. For more information about Siemens Enterprise Communications or Enterasys please visit www.siemens-enterprise.com or www.enterasys.com.

SOURCE Enterasys Networks, Inc.