Cloud-ManagedSD-Branch Solution Provides Simplicity, Security and Optimized Experience Througha Single Point of Control 

HONGKONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 7 August 2018 - Aruba, a Hewlett PackardEnterprise company (NYSE: HPE), today announced its Software-Defined Branch (SD-Branch) solution, a newapproach designed to help customers modernize branch networks for evolving cloud,IoT and mobility requirements. The integration of new cloud-managed SD-WAN, wired and wireless networking solutions,secured with context-based policy enforcement, significantly advances ITprofessionals' ability to deliver improved network availability and applicationperformance, while dramatically reducing management time and operational and capitalexpenditures.

The influx of mobileand IoT devices, greater reliance on cloud-based applications, and shrinking ITbudgets are having a profound impact on IT organizations. Branch operators alsoface increased complexity and inefficiencies with a multiplicity of differenttools for managing the network and security from different vendors.

Aruba'sSD-Branch solution integrates new Aruba Branch Gateways with Aruba's enhanced ArubaCentral cloudmanagement platform to provide a single point for SD-WAN, wired and wirelessnetworking and policy enforcement, and to deliver secure, simplified branchconnectivity at scale. This purpose-built, unified solution marks a significantadvancement beyond pure-play SD-WAN offerings by delivering reduced devicefootprint, streamlined deployment of large-scale distributed installations, andlower WAN connectivity costs for branch customers.

"Retail,hospitality, and healthcare organizations with multiple locations need tomanage a lot of complexity in their branch environments with a limited ITpresence. This is exacerbated by cloud services that impact the WANinfrastructure, as well as new IoT devices that are straining IT security andmanagement capabilities. Aruba's Software Defined Branch solution bringstogether SD-WAN with WLAN, LAN, and security under a single, software-definedframework for policy and segmentation. This simplifies IT operations asorganisations can now manage their entire branch network from Aruba Centralcloud management while enabling non-technical teams to onboard new networks.Overall, Aruba's SD-Branch delivers an extensive ecosystem of best-of-breedtechnology partners and provides IT with a better end-to-end branchexperience," said Kenneth Ma, director and general manager of Hong Kong andMacau, Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company.

Key benefits of the Aruba SD-Branch solutioninclude:

• Optimized Branch Experience: Application, user and devicecontextual awareness delivers granular QoS within the branch and across the WANfor SaaS, mobile UC, and other remote applications. This simplifies how LAN andWAN traffic is prioritized and routed inside and outside the branches todeliver a consistent experience, regardless of user role, device type orlocation.
• Simplicity at Enterprise Scale: Cloud-based management providesremote, centralized provisioning and management of wired and wirelessconnections inside the branch, and WAN and Internet connections with SD-WAN infrastructure. This enables IT to quickly implement newservices and network changes across large, distributed environments withoutrequiring on-site IT.
• Integrated,Best-in-Class Security: Aruba security solutions offer automated, granularintra-branch and WAN policy enforcement capabilities. New Aruba360 security exchange technology partners deliver cloud-basedfirewall and threat protection.

Optimized Branch Experience: New Aruba Branch Gateway Delivers WANInsights and Control

Providing improved user experiences starts with deliveringunmatched reliability. According to Gartner, a network outage can be more thanan inconvenience, and evidence shows that these can cost anywhere from $1,000to $1,000,000 per incident in lost productivity or revenue, depending onlocation and enterprise use case¹.

Byleveraging context to gain insight into the health of an entire distributedbranch network -- wired, wireless, and WAN - IT organizations can dynamicallyoptimize the user experience in real-time before any impact to the businessoccurs. Embedded in the new Branch Gateway, Aruba's unique context-awarenesscapabilities go beyond granular role-based network access and applicationsecurity to deliver an unmatched Quality of Service (QoS) experience from theLAN to the WAN. This allows IT professionals to satisfy the needs of end userswhile simplifying IT operations.

AdditionalBranch Gateway features such as policy-based routing and dynamic path selectioncan now leverage this contextual data and awareness to dynamically routetraffic across the WAN based on user, device, or group affiliation. Forexample, retail organizations can easily prioritize PoS system and videotraffic versus guest traffic, while hotels can prioritize voice traffic foranyone involved with customer service.

Simplicityat Enterprise Scale: Aruba Central and Infrastructure Enhancements

Aruba'sSD-Branch solution enables IT organizations to effectively manage more branchlocations with less staff while leveraging a consistent approach for securityand compliance across locations. By integrating and centralizing managementwhile eliminating costly MPLS connectivity, customers can realize savings up to75% as compared to traditional deployments2.

ArubaCentral has been enhanced with new SD-WAN support to provide automated configurationcapabilities, granular visibility, and easy-to-use troubleshooting tools.Aruba's Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and intuitive mobile app for automated deviceonboarding, provide non-technical staff at the branch a plug-and-playexperience that eliminates the need for manual onsite configuration and costly,time-consuming truck rolls.

As itcontinues to expand its global presence, high-end,luxury retailer Vera Wang is anorganization that is facing this challenge as it scales its operations. "We need to get stores up andrunning quickly, and maximize our WAN availability and efficiency," saidStewart Ebrat, CIO for Vera Wang. "Aruba's SD-WAN solution removes the burdenof building out a distributed infrastructure."

Integrated, Best-in-Class Security and New Cloud Partnerships forAdvanced Threat Protection

Therise in mobility, IoT devices and cloud-based applications in the branchrequires an automated and comprehensive way of approaching security. Aruba isuniquely positioned to provide user and device context for consistent role-basedenforcement across the LAN and WAN. Aruba ClearPass policy manager simplifies andautomates how policies are applied across different layers of network andapplication access removing the need for time-consuming manual configurations.

"I'm excited about Aruba's edge-to-cloud visionand integrating SD-WAN functionality. This will help us solve our performanceand deployment problems at a fraction of the cost," added Corey Hasberry, ITManager for Vera Wang. "Aruba's role-based security for our Wi-Fi and WAN infrastructure will help us bring aconsistent experience to our employees and customers."

Additionally,all network traffic within a branch can be forwarded to the Aruba Branch Gatewayfor deep packet inspection using the built-in stateful firewall. ITorganizations can easily assign policies for specific device types to segmenttheir traffic up to the application layer. In a retail environment, this easilyhelps limit the malicious use of in-store security cameras or designate where aPoint of Sale (PoS) device can send traffic.

Tosolve security vulnerabilities outside the branch perimeter, Aruba has expandedits Aruba 360 security exchange technology partner program with the addition ofZscaler and new integrations with Check Point Software Technologies and PaloAlto Networks. These ecosystem partners provide cloud-based firewall andadvanced threat protection functionality to secure organizations' sensitivetraffic heading for public Internet-bound destinations.

Supporting Quotes

Palo Alto Networks is the global cybersecurity leader,known for always challenging the security status quo.

"Our partnership with Aruba allows us to continueoffering our customers new ways to improve security effectiveness andefficiency," said Terry Ramos, Vice President of Business Development, PaloAlto Networks. "Expanding our existing integration to the new Aruba SD-Branchsolution means that customer security policies will remain consistent andautomated so they can streamline routine tasks and focus on businesspriorities."

Check Point Software Technologies is the largest networkcyber security vendor globally, providing industry-leading solutions andprotecting customers from cyberattacks with an unmatched catch rate of malwareand other types of threats.

"The migration of corporate assets and applications tothe cloud has led to 5th generation multi-vector cyberattacks threatening allbusinesses, and Check Point provides cloud-delivered security services toprevent these types of attacks," said Jason Min, Head of Business and CorporateDevelopment, Check Point Software Technologies. "By integrating our cloudsecurity platform with Aruba's SD-Branch solution, Check Point is providingbusinesses with Gen V advanced threat prevention solutions, preventing alltypes of attacks on the cloud, endpoints, remote offices, and mobiledevices."

Zscaler enables the world's leading organizations tosecurely transform their networks and applications for a mobile and cloud-firstworld.

"Security should not be an impediment as enterprisesembrace cloud and mobility and transform their network to instrument directinternet breakouts," said Punit Minocha, Senior Vice President of Businessand Corporate Development at Zscaler. "Zscaler is proud to be part of Aruba's360 security exchange technology partner program, and to offer thoseenterprises using Aruba's SD-Branch solution a seamless way to make securityand access controls a fundamental part of their cloud transformationjourneys."

ArubaSD-Branch Infographic: https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/infographic/Aruba_SDBranch_Infographic.pdf

AboutAruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company

Aruba, a Hewlett PackardEnterprise company, is a leading provider of next-generation networkingsolutions for enterprises of all sizes worldwide. The company delivers ITsolutions that empower organizations to serve the latest generation ofmobile-savvy users who rely on cloud-based business apps for every aspect oftheir work and personal lives.

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