ABI Research Coverage of

Aruba Networks

Aruba was assessed the Overall Leader in ABI Research's Enterprise Wi-Fi and WLAN Vendors competitive ranking. Aruba offers a comprehensive portfolio of WLAN equipment for a diverse array of business verticals and different networking environments. This includes low-cost entry-level APs designed for medium-density indoor environments to high-performance ruggedized outdoor APs suited for OT environments. Aruba is also a leader in the hardware domain, being the first vendor to launch an enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6E AP.

A Top Implementer in ABI Research's Enterprise Wi-Fi and WLAN Vendors competitive ranking, a key strength of Aruba’s offering is its NaaS abilities. The company was one of the first to begin building up its NaaS capabilities and, in 2022, it successfully made its entire portfolio available as-a-Service. The company also introduced new education and certification programs to support its partners. Aruba also has a diverse array of solutions for different business verticals, and highly flexible and scalable licensing terms for its network management platform.

Aruba’s broad range of proprietary WLAN technologies and strong WLAN portfolio made it a Top Innovator in our competitive ranking of Enterprise Wi-Fi and WLAN Vendors. Considerable product differentiation in its hardware is achieved through proprietary technologies . The company is also industry leading in standard power 6 GHz, having developed the “Open Locate” feature. Aruba also offers one of the most technologically advanced AIOps and automation platforms in the industry and introduced NaaS to its entire portfolio in 2022 .