Aruba today announced that UAE-based Al Ghurair Investment has implemented networking technology from Aruba that delivers resilient, future-ready infrastructure to accelerate digital transformation. The technology provides a scalable secure network template for consistent deployment and user experience, enables consistent wireless-first workplace with bandwidth to support critical business applications, cuts Wi-Fi deployment times from days to hours and enables Zero Touch deployments across international operations. The deployment also reduces network costs through standardisation and consolidation.
The cloud-native and service-oriented Aruba Edge Services Platform (ESP) was fully aligned with the company’s vision for its digital future and unique requirements. Aruba Central enables the unified management of wired and wireless infrastructure and delivers AI-powered insights, workflow automation and robust security, all as subscribed services. “Aruba Central reflected our broader cloud strategy and our desire for a cloud-based solution. It gives us visibility, speed of deployment and control,” says Mr. Aaamir Hussain, Network and Data Manager, Al Ghurair Investment.
The engagement establishes consistency across Al Ghurair Investment’s network architecture. It also brings network infrastructure in line with other shared services across the group. The project has strengthened data security. Aruba ClearPass ensures consistent policy-based governance in terms of the types of users and devices that can access each part of the network and gives visibility of network activity.
The network now hosts 3,500 office users using Microsoft Teams and the plan is to roll out to Al Ghurair Investment’s warehouses, factories and production sites. It will also be adopted by the company’s international offices, outside of the Middle East region. The networks enables seamless mobility across all Al Ghurair Investment offices. Employees can work from any office with the network automatically recognising and authenticating them. This improves the ability of teams from different group businesses to meet and collaborate.
Ultimately, the Aruba ESP architecture is a key enabler of Al Ghurair Investment’s 2025 strategy. Workplace flexibility and access to the latest productivity apps reinforce the organisation as a modern, progressive employer.
