FOSS Solutions for Education Sector

Educational institutions throughout the world are implementing powerful network infrastructure solutions to create better learning opportunities, increase learning standards, reduce costs and improve security. To maximize the performance of the networks, they are investing in their infrastructures from top to bottom, deploying ever-faster and higher-capacity connections for simultaneous voice, video and data. FOSS can help you deliver the highest level of modern education with up-to-date and cost-effective complex technological solutions that allows your institute to deliver the best teaching methodologies and expertise to your students. CABLING

FOSS has very extensive experience in designing and installing standards based structured copper and fibre optic cabling solutions for large enterprises and we have developed a large customer base throughout the Middle East.

Our certified solutions involve high quality components from leading European and USA manufacturers. FOSS is an approved Value Added Reseller for Systimax by Commscope and has Systems Integrator status for Brand Rex, Molex, Excel, 3M and R&M structured cabling solutions as well as fibre optic System Integrator status for Birla Ericcson, Nexans and Corning. NEXT GENERATION WI-FI

It is necessary for Wi-Fi connectivity in schools and universities to be fast, reliable, secure and affordable. Institutes must provide internet access campus wide to a large number of concurrent users while also delivering consistent Wi-Fi connections to users in common hotspot areas such as classrooms, libraries and lecture halls.

FOSS, together with Ruckus Wireless, can provide your institution with carrier grade Next Generation Wi-Fi Solutions: • Long-range coverage that reaches every corner of your institute • Dependable connectivity that can support a large number of users • Reliable connectivity that avoids interference • Robust yet easy to use Wi-Fi Security options • Adaptive Wi-Fi meshing that eliminates the need to cable every Access

Point • Flexible deployment options • Flicker-Free streaming of voice and video • Unified configuration, administration and management of all APs through

single interface • Easy-to-use graphical interface NETWORK SECURITY

Increased numbers of mobile devices being utilized in education institutions enables the use of valuable learning resources in classrooms but introduces a multitude of new threats to the network. FOSS and iBoss offers proprietary education-focused features with unmatched ease-of-use and low TCO.

FOSS solutions for Education in brief:

Cabling

Next generation WI-FI

o Network Security

CCTV

o Video Management

Software

o Storage

Access Control

Digital Mobile Radio

IP TV

IP Telephone Systems

Microwave and Miliwave Wireless

Broadband

Infrastructure for server rooms

Campus network solutions for

Ethernet switching

Audio Visual Solutions

Maintenance and support

Project References:

American University of Sharjah

American University of Dubai

Jebel Ali Primary School

United Arab Emirates University

University of Dubai

University of Sharjah

Dubai College

The benefits of these features are:

• Secures mobile devices including iOS, Android and ChromeBooks even while off-premises

• Ensures critical traffic such as online testing and attendance is always connected with intelligent bandwidth shaping and reporting

• Enables granular social media access while monitoring cyber bullying and high risk users

• Built in tools allow for safe and effective BYOD implementation • Solves Google and YouTube pain points with patented management

technology CCTV

Many times educational facilities are being exposed to vandalism, violence or burglary. As a result, valuable resources are lost to repairs and investigations.

IP network cameras plug into cost-efficient standard Ethernet cable or wireless technologies just like a computer. Changing camera placement is equally simple – just remove and plug the camera into another network jack somewhere else.

FOSS partnered with Axis can provide:

• CCTV solution that can be implemented in an array of indoor and outdoor environments. • Complete range of security CCTV solutions. • Broad range of network cameras suitable for all educational environments • Network video solutions that give you a tool to increase security, prevent violence and theft,

minimize vandalism costs and investigate incidents. • Surveillance system that enables remote access to video from any number of branch offices from a single location. • Complete system that is easily connected to your existing network infrastructure • Capability of around the clock automatic alerts.

VIDEO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Integrated monitoring systems are a unique tool for centralized command and control suited even for low-bandwidth conditions. These systems allow real-time monitoring of hardware health as well as getting and processing alarms and video fragments from different protected sites.

The Integrated Monitoring Module is designed to accomplish the following tasks:

• Effective surveillance over many sites from a centralized workstation • Viewing of video captured at any site (still frames and video fragments) • Automation of routine work performed by employees of maintenance

companies at distant system sites • Analysis of past alarms and hardware failures using various report types • Quality control of work by security operators

Benefits of the Integrated Monitoring Module:

• More efficient control of distributed systems thanks to the specially designed interface • Transmission of alarms and individual video frames to the video monitoring board via low-bandwidth channels • Reduced number of false-alarm calls requiring attention by service/maintenance companies. • Remote queries to video archives based on following parameters: date, time, camera number, sensor activation, etc. • Improved system failure-to-recovery time

STORAGE

FOSS and IBM offer a portfolio of information security solutions based on its innovative self-encrypting disk and tape drives. These drives are designed to encrypt data automatically as it enters the drive to be stored, and then automatically decrypt it as it moves out of the drive. The embedded data encryption engine helps to ensure that there is no performance degradation compared to the non-encrypting drives. This drive-level data encryption

approach reduces the risk that information could be compromised when storage media are physically removed from the storage systems

ACCESS CONTROL

FOSS collaborates with Paxton Access Control systems which allow the control of one or many doors in a building. Access is gained by using a numeric code, or PIN with a keypad, by presenting a proximity or magstripe token. PC based access control offers central control, via a network. This means that commands given at

the PC are sent to each of the doors. A token can be barred from all of the doors instantly. Another benefit of this type of system is flexible control, allowing you to grant different permissions for individuals or groups of users.

Reports may also be generated to see who went where and when. Many systems allow control of additional buildings via existing LAN/WAN. PC based systems are increasingly being used to control other services within buildings, for example intruder alarms, fire doors, elevators and lighting.

DIGITAL MOBILE RADIO

FOSS teamed up with Motorola for the MOTOTRBO line of DMRs. MOTOTRBO is re-mastering digital two-way communications – and redefining what customers expect from a radio solution. With the MOTOTRBO portfolio of portable and mobile radios, repeaters, data applications, accessories, software and services, you can put the right device into the hands of the right user.

More than a progressive portfolio, MOTOTRBO is a complete and expertly integrated solution of portable radios, mobile radios, repeaters, data applications, accessories, software and services.

MOTOTRBO allows its users to:

Increase efficiency and productivity within their work force Better communicate and make decisions which lead to a superior outcome Stay connected everywhere they go instantly and efficiently Focus on the safety solution, not the poor communication or unreliable radio

being used Transform their enterprise into a safe, secure and well integrated environment

IP TV

FOSS, together with Exterity offer IP TV solutions for institutions as well. IP TV allows users in the education system to gain information, news, entertainment, and foreign language TV and radio which is streamed across an existing IP address to any systems on the network.

Faculty members can access scheduled and recorded programming from all over the world or create subject specific streams of content interspersed with student announcements or messages. They can have access to video study materials, connect any display device, use video on demand, match TV channels to students’ interests, preserve internet bandwidth by delivering TV

from a central point on the network and many more.

IP TELEPHONE SYSTEMS

FOSS offers Avaya state-of-the-art communications that help to improve efficiency, collaboration and customer service for enterprises of all sizes. Help your users stay connected, accessible, and productive all day. Avaya offers the broadest array of IP, digital, analog, wireless, and SIP

desk phones as well as a range of conferencing phones. Its flagship product, IP Office, is a complete solution for telephony, messaging, networking, conferencing and customer management designed for the requirements of small and medium enterprises.

MICROWAVE AND MILLIWAVE WIRELESS BROADBAND

Microwave access network solutions spread connectivity to multiple locations in a service area to enable data, voice, and video connectivity. Connect campus locations in a fraction of the time and cost of fiber technology with field-proven wireless broadband.

FOSS, in collaboration with Cambium uses Point-to-Point solutions to provide maximum reliability and performance in a wide range of environments and deliver data rates of up to 300 Mbps. Connect schools with more throughputs to share information, reduce communication costs, and create video surveillance solutions to increase safety.

High speed Point-to-Point wireless LAN Extensions by SUB10

Sub10 Systems designs, develops and sells class leading Milimetre Wave (MMW) wireless Ethernet bridges. The combination of rugged construction, reliability, ease of installation, simple management, and high levels of security, 320Mbps, 60Ghz – 80Ghz up to 5km, 1GB full duplex throughput and carrier level grades of availability provide extremely versatile and affordable connectivity. Main applications are:

An alternative to fibre LAN extension Redundant back up links Campus connectivity

Disaster recovery Leased line replacement Temporary connection

INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SERVER ROOMS

FOSS offers a broad range of project expertise in data center and server room infrastructure with design and installation capabilities to match your requirements whether small or large scale.

Every institution is different; therefore we can provide power, lighting, false flooring cable tray, floor loading, false ceiling, cooling, access and any other specifications that are needed.

The result is an always available, scalable, redundant, fault-tolerant, manageable, and maintainable data center environment.

To meet server room standards and continually maintain a safe environment for your school, FOSS will provide a separate backup power (UPS) so that if an issue with your power occurs, there will be an emergency power system put into action.

CAMPUS NETWORK SOLUTIONS - ETHERNET

FOSS has over 15 years of experience of designing enterprise class networks within the Middle East. We partner with leading technology vendors and can provide campus and building network solutions from Juniper, Cisco and HP.

AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS

Intelligent classrooms, interactive boards, smart podiums, e-learning systems, as well as audio video auditorium systems are all elements of a modern classroom. Together with top partners FOSS offers AV solutions for a smart education process.

IntelliClass™ from Crestron consists of a room controller, audio amplifier, speakers, input wall plates, cables and mounting hardware, including projector mount. Control the AV equipment, lights, drapes and screens from an intuitive easy-to-use touch panel.

FOSS MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT

Guaranteed Response: At very short notice and with guaranteed response times, cabling can be undertaken during office hours, after normal hours, or on weekends, to minimise disturbance to your business.

Design Consultancy: We have a deep understanding of network infrastructure solutions and are able to provide network design consultancy services that cover both the passive and active elements of any solution.

Engineering Continuity: Engineers, where possible, are allocated to the same customer site, maintaining continuity of personnel through all phases of cabling project, and ensuring installations run smoothly, on time and efficiently.

Site Surveys: FOSS offers free of charge site surveys to prepare a fixed quotation which we ensure is issued promptly. If there is no time for a site survey work can be carried out on a time and materials basis. Our close relationship with manufacturers allows us to supply materials at highly competitive pricing.

Telephone Support: Our project managers are at the service of our customers to answer questions they may have to resolve cabling issues. Every member of the project team has many years of experience in the cabling and design industry giving manufacturers the confidence to know that end users are in safe hands.

OUR PARTNERS FOR EDUCATION SECTOR

Cabling

WI FI and Network Security System CCTV, Video Management System and Storage DMR IP TV

Access Control Telephone Systems Microwave and Miliwave Network Equipment Solutions

There are three main problems that organizations face today with respect to Wi-Fi: integration, interference and scalability. With the rise of Wi-Fi-enabled devices of all shapes and sizes, operators have been forced to deploy disparate networks — each of which has its own set of complex backend systems — to address the need for more capacity and coverage. Meanwhile, interference combined with constant changes in the radio frequency (RF) environment make it difficult for companies to address Wi-Fi problems. Finally Wi-Fi has widely been considered ill equipped to provide the scale, reliability and consistent performance to service a growing universe of data-hungry users hitting corporate and provider networks. RUCKUS WI FI SOLUTION

Ruckus invented its “Smart Wi-Fi” technology to bring

increased capacity, performance and reliability to unlicensed Wi-Fi environments. The company has

developed and patented numerous RF technology breakthroughs such as miniaturized, software-controlled, adaptive antenna arrays. These innovations enable Wi-Fi signals to be formed, focused and directed by choosing the best performing signal paths, enabling optimal performance and reliability. Ruckus has also introduced purpose-built products and platforms that give carriers unmatched scale of Wi-Fi services, allowing them to easily integrate Wi-Fi as strategic radio access network (RAN) options within their existing mobile service offering. Ruckus Wireless is a pioneer in the wireless infrastructure market, enabling carriers and enterprises to stay ahead of the exploding demand for high-bandwidth applications and services. The Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi technology redefines what’s

possible in wireless network performance with flexibility, reliability, and affordability. Ruckus calls this Pervasive Performance. • Adaptive Signal Control • Interference Mitigation • Capacity-driven Channel Assignment • Dynamic Polarization Diversity • Maximized Signal Strength • Network Capacity Optimization Ruckus can provide all of the components necessary to deliver Pervasive Performance. It all starts with patented Smart Wi-Fi technology and its unique ability to extract unmatched capacity and reliability out of the 802.11 standards. Smart Wi-Fi leverages high-gain adaptive antenna technology and sophisticated best-path-selection algorithms to form and direct Wi-Fi signals over the highest performance paths to each and every client. With this technology, Ruckus is able to do something that basic wireless technology can't - deliver longer range and more reliable Wi-Fi connections to client devices; Wi-Fi that reaches farther and is inherently more stable due to the adaptive nature and control of our technology. Smart Wi-Fi constantly steers signals around obstructions and obstacles, mitigates interference, and focuses RF energy only where it's needed to ensure unprecedented coverage and consistent performance at longer ranges.

FOSS Wi-Fi Solutions in brief:

Ruckus Wi Fi Solution o Ruckus technology o Ruckus product range o SPoT location based

services o Smart Cell Insight Reporting

Purple WiFi Analytics Ruckus SmartSec Security Iboss Network Security Maintenance and Support

Project References:

American University of Sharjah American University of Dubai University of Dubai Dubai College Sky Dive Dubai

Ruckus features in short:

1.3 Gbits 802.11ac Wave II Scalable controllers: up to 10000

access points (APs) Fully integrated body of features to

handle BYOD stress points for both administrators and users

SmartCell Insight: Wi-Fi reporting and analytics

SPoT – Location based services SmartSecSecurity

Patented Ruckus technology:

BeamFlex (adaptive RF control, highly sensitive antennas)

ChannelFly (predictive channel selection)

SmartMesh ( resilient and self-optimized meshing)

Zero IT config (automatic user device configuration)

Dynamic pre-shared keys (dynamic Wi-Fi security)

FOSS is proud to be Ruckus’ authorized

partner.

RUCKUS TECHNOLOGY At the heart of all Ruckus products is Smart Wi-Fi technology developed to solve these problems. Smart Wi-Fi is a collection of patented technology breakthroughs such as: adaptive RF control (BeamFlex), predictive channel selection (ChannelFly), resilient and self-optimized meshing (SmartMesh), automatic user device configuration (Zero IT config) and dynamic Wi-Fi security (Dynamic pre-shared keys). Integrated within Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi systems, these technologies deliver reliable and predictable performance for supporting the most challenging applications. BeamFlex adapts Wi-Fi signals to interference conditions to deliver predictable performance at greater ranges. It also reduces dead spots, increasing the range and performance of the Wi-Fi network up to 300 percent. High-gain directional antennas provide up to 9dBi of antenna gain and 17dB of interference rejection.

Highly sensitive antenna elements also deliver the industry’s most sensitive Wi-Fi receiving capabilities. BeamFlex allows long-range reception of Wi-Fi signals down to -100 dBm. This results in some of the most reliable Wi-Fi systems available today.

SmartMesh Networking changes the fundamental economics of WLAN deployment. SmartMesh Networking uses Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi and expert RF routing technologies to create long-range, reliable and adaptive Wi-Fi trunk connections between mesh APs, eliminating having to cable Ethernet to all APs.

RUCKUS PRODUCT RANGE

Ruckus offers a large range of access points to cover your very specific needs: from indoor to outdoor and mesh access points, from the most affordable to the very latest of the technology.

ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi Access Points

ZoneFlex, Ruckus’ flagship line of indoor-outdoor wireless LAN products, delivers the industry’s first

centrally controlled Smart WLAN system with support for adaptive antenna technology. ZoneFlex fills a market gap between high-end, costly and complex WLAN switching systems and cheap, low-end consumer-grade solutions.

ZoneFlex is a simple yet feature-rich WLAN system designed specifically for enterprises needing an easy-to-use Wi-Fi system that is reliable and extensible. ZoneFlex combines smart antenna array technology, wireless meshing and advanced security features at a low total cost of ownership.

Designed for simplicity and ease of use, the ZoneFlex line includes high-density ZoneFlex 802.11a/ac/b/g/n Smart Wi-Fi APs and the ZoneDirector line of Smart LAN controllers for managing from six to 10,000 APs. ZoneFlex delivers strong security, reliable Wi-Fi performance, QoS, extended range, and unmatched multimedia support.

801.11ac technology

11ac is a 5 GHz only technology, focusing where unlicensed spectrum is both abundant and generally very clean. Building on existing functionality from 802.11n, the major data rate gains of 802.11ac come (theoretically) from simple protocol extensions like wider channels, more spatial streams, and more efficient modulation. Though the industry is optimistic, real-world gains for enterprises may not match the marketing.

Next-generation Wi-Fi can be a challenge—a product upgrade with limited gains—or an opportunity to enhance business productivity. An optimized 802.11ac infrastructure will depend on solid wireless fundamentals, thoughtful radio design, smart antenna systems, and dynamic RF adaptation. Ruckus technologies focus in the right direction by making your 802.11ac upgrade worthwhile; we optimize connections, maximize capacity, and reduce cost at the same time.

Ruckus WLAN systems brings power and simplicity together for large-scale indoor deployments — along with all the requisite capabilities demanded:

Seamless interoperability Advanced Wi-Fi security Massive scalability Best-in-class performance Robust WLAN management

ZoneFlex outdoor access points uniquely combine adaptive antenna technology and adaptive meshing to enable a new level of outdoor performance at a low cost. Built to withstand the harshest of outdoor conditions, they’re designed with the flexibility to function as standalone APs or as managed devices, using the same wireless controller as their indoor Smart Wi-Fi counterparts. If no Ethernet cabling is available, the outdoor AP meshes seamlessly with the indoor access points. Unprecedented 802.11n performance enables connections of 150Mbps or more between mesh nodes at distances of up to 300 meters or more. Unlike other outdoor Wi-Fi device today, it provides advanced interference mitigation to ensure the highest resilience for both client and inter-node mesh connections.

ZoneDirector Smart Wi-Fi Controllers, SmartZone Software Platform and SmartCell Gateway

Ruckus delivers two software platforms that are complimentary and address different needs of our customers:

The ZoneDirector software platform delivers a rich Wi-Fi feature set. It best addresses the needs of small to medium on-premise WiFi deployments.

The SmartZone software platform provides carrier-class performance, form factor flexibility, and high-performance WiFi that can scale as an enterprise or a service provider grows.

RUCKUS SPoT SMART POSITIONING TECHNOLOGY

Ruckus Smart Positioning Technology - SPoT™ - combines unique advantages, including options for both public and private cloud-based services, and a choice of location metrics with either SPoT Point (drop-pin) or SPoT Presence (proximity). Enterprise or Managed Service providers can use the SPoT APIs to incorporate location data into their own applications. A robust ecosystem of partners provides additional leverage of SPoT for applications in retail, transportation, entertainment and other vertical markets.

Ruckus SPoT can be purchased either as a cloud-based subscription service or as Virtual SPoT [vSPoT], a virtualized instance of the service deployed on-premise. vSPOT works with VMWare to deliver presence or location services from Enterprise or Service Provider data centers.

Both versions of SPoT include Engagement APIs — a set of APIs to power a new generation of mobile apps, giving them “Location Intelligent” features such as the ability to locate users and engage or send them highly targeted messages in any

venue enabled with Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi and Ruckus SPoT.

Both versions of SPoT offer two levels of service.

SPoT Point can pinpoint client locations in real time with a granularity of 5-8 meters accuracy with a calibrated venue. In addition, SPoT Point has a calibration-free mode which supports ~10 meters accuracy without the requirement of venue calibration.

SPoT Presence services provide venues with low access point density with footfall analytics and device positioning at proximity accuracies.

Key Advantages of Ruckus SPoT Technology:

Virtually unlimited scale for device positioning True real-time positioning Listens to probes and data packets to locate all devices Multi-venue single dashboard Up and running within a day for any venue size

Using RF fingerprinting, Ruckus SPoT is capable of better pinpointing the location of devices, depending on the number and density of access points used.

RUCKUS SMART CELL INSIGHT REPORTING

Ruckus SmartCell™ Insight (SCI) is the industry’s first Big Data Wi-Fi analytics and reporting engine purpose built to help enterprises and service providers make informed business decisions regarding the operation of their Wi-Fi networks. It makes use of Big Data technology and storage innovations found in columnar database repositories, which greatly enhance the scale and performance of a system when used to process historical data.

The Ruckus SCI platform transforms traditional network reporting into a vital business tool, collecting, analyzing, parsing, presenting, and storing unprecedented amounts of user, traffic, session, and location information. Data from the largest networks can be stored and retrieved for 5 to 7 years, or more.

Armed with such a vast repository of data and analytics, service providers can now quickly and easily determine, like never before, who is on their Wi-Fi network, what they are doing, when they are doing it, and from where. This can be extended to provide location-based analytics and application recognition both of which will greatly enhance the value of this kind of technology.

SCI gathers real-time and historic data which is analyzed and graphically displayed in an easy to understand format with a wide variety of views and customized reports. The data gathered by Ruckus SCI details essential network statistics such as traffic usage, client and session measurement, network changes, network latency, and inventory.

PURPLE Wi-Fi ANALYTICS

Purple Wi-Fi is guest Wi-Fi hotspot software, that enables data capture so that you can market to your customers, track their movements and much, much more.

Cloud-based, it works globally with existing hardware and internet connection. It has a simple, social user login process. It is secure and content filtered.

Every business has the potential to use Purple Wi-Fi features in their own way.

Common features:

Wi-Fi Analytics: analytics platform provides real-time customer data and insight. Secure and available at any time, a vast array of tools will help you analyse and segment your audience like never before.

Wi-Fi Marketing: Purple Wi-Fi gathers information that allows you to identify and segment your audience, create tailor-made campaigns and drive customer loyalty, repeat custom and sales.

Presence Analytics: ground-breaking presence analytics technology means that venues can finally understand their customers in the same way as the online world. Is a customer new or repeat, what’s the footfall by hour, how loyal are

my customers and many more insights regardless of whether they connect to the network. Social Wi-Fi: Using social media to improve your social presence is an important part of marketing in today’s society.

Our Social Wi-Fi system gives you the opportunity to engage and interact with customers immediately and in real time. Wi Fi security and legal: Purple Wi-Fi ensures your guest Wi-Fi is legally compliant, i.e. that it adheres to current

legislation on public wireless internet usage. Public traffic is also separated from your internal networks enabling you to be safe, secure and protected.

Content filtering: Purple Wi-Fi Premium hotspots are content filtered; access to inappropriate websites is blocked and managed by us ensuring that your network is safe and family friendly.

Global and multicultural: Our software is already installed in over 50 countries and counting. We have now translated our product into 16 languages with many more to come.

Purple Wi-Fi is compatible with Ruckus equipment and technology.

RUCKUS SMARTSEC SECURITY

Ruckus provides advanced security that is automatic and simple.

SmartSec is a unique collection of security capabilities that automates client-side security, making it easy to use. It provides a patent-pending mechanism that generates, configures, and installs encryption keys on client devices—in a process that's totally transparent to the user.

SmartSec Features:

Pre-shared encryption keys Role-based user access Layer 2/3 client isolation Robust link layer encryption Wireless intrusion detection

One of the Industry's first Dynamic PSK Captive portal authentication Automatic guest access ActiveDirectory, LDAP, and RADIUS support

iBOSS NETWORK SECURITY

In case Ruckus SmartSec is not sufficient, iboss offers leading-edge web security. Today’s complex, borderless networks demand Web security that goes beyond

standard product offerings to protect against advanced threats and zero-day exploits, while enforcing corporate policies and maintaining optimal network performance. iboss Web Security delivers next generation tools that secure all your Web traffic, backed by patented, technology and cutting edge features. iboss processes a TB of data a day across millions of users globally, with malware and threat signatures dynamically updated across all users in real-time. And iboss solutions are easy to

install and manage, helping to conserve valuable IT resources and lower TCO.

Web Security Highlights

Unrivaled visibility and application control across all UDP and TCP Web traffic, not just ports 80 443 like standard solution

Increases SSL security and protects against man-in-the-middle attacks, with selective decryption at the gateway or endpoint

Extends security and advanced threat protection across all BYOD users with seamless authentication and auto-quarantine of high-risk users

Offers unmatched ease-of-use and low TCO with streamlined deployment and management via a responsive, intuitive GUI console

MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT

Guaranteed Response: At very short notice and with guaranteed response times, cabling can be undertaken during office hours, after normal hours, or on weekends, to minimise disturbance to your business.

Design Consultancy: We have a deep understanding of network infrastructure solutions and are able to provide network design consultancy services that cover both the passive and active elements of any solution.

Engineering Continuity: Engineers, where possible, are allocated to the same customer site, maintaining continuity of personnel through all phases of cabling project, and ensuring installations run smoothly, on time and efficiently.

Site Surveys: FOSS offers free of charge site surveys to prepare a fixed quotation which we ensure is issued promptly.

Support Service Desk is available for our customers to answer any questions.

The migration of applications and services onto an IP network has increasingly impacted the traditional technologies associated with video surveillance solutions and are now increasingly seen as another IT based application. This convergence process has already radically impacted traditional technologies associated with voice. This convergence is now having a major impact on the type of security solutions and applications available in an IP environment. As an IP competent company we have been able to rapidly augment our capabilities and have successfully delivered complex integrated security solutions for key clients in the UAE. Our portfolio includes key technology partners some of which are as follows: AXIS HIGH DEFINITION AND MEGAPIXEL IP CAMERAS

Axis is the market leader in network video and a driving force behind the shift from analog to digital video surveillance, which paves the way for a more secure, smarter and safer world. Axis offers network video solutions for professional installations featuring products and solutions that are based on innovative and open technical platforms.

Axis network video products are installed in public places and areas such as airports, motorways, universities and banks. Axis retained its position as clear market leader in network cameras and in the category surveillance cameras. Axis also achieved a market leader position in the category video encoder and thereby strengthens the company’s position on the

surveillance camera market. FOSS partnered with Axis can provide: CCTV solution that can be implemented in an array of indoor and outdoor

environments. Complete range of security CCTV solutions. Broad range of network cameras suitable for all educational environments Network video solutions that give you a tool to increase security, prevent

violence and theft, minimize vandalism costs and investigate incidents. Surveillance system that enables remote access to video from any number of

branch offices from a single location. Complete system that is easily connected to your existing network infrastructure Capability of around the clock automatic alerts. FOSS is proud to be AXIS’ authorized partner.

FOSS Physical Security Solutions in brief:

AXIS range of products and technology

ACTi range of camera Video Managament Software

o Milestone o Axxon Soft

Storage o IBM o EMC2

Power over Ethernet

Project References:

ADIB Jebel Ali Primary School Daman Health ADAC Berkeley group Yas Marina Circuit Government of Sharjah Rosewood hotel Saadiyat

FOSS offers maintenance and support Guaranteed Response: At very short notice and with guaranteed response times, cabling can be undertaken during office hours, after normal hours, or on weekends, to minimise disturbance to your business. Design Consultancy: We have a deep understanding of network infrastructure solutions and are able to provide network design consultancy services that cover both the passive and active elements of any solution. Engineering Continuity: Engineers, where possible, are allocated to the same customer site, maintaining continuity of personnel through all phases of cabling project, and ensuring installations run smoothly, on time and efficiently. Site Surveys: FOSS offers free of charge site surveys to prepare a fixed quotation which we ensure is issued promptly. Telephone Support: Our project managers are at the service of our customers to answer any questions.

AXIS PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS Axis offers a wide portfolio of IP-based products and solutions for security and video surveillance. Axis security cameras, video encoders, accessories and access control products are based on open industry standards. The products integrate easily with Axis’ video management software, or with a partner product, to build a complete security or surveillance solution. END-TO-END SOLUTIONS

Small Systems: Keep your business safe with a complete, cost-effective, easy-to-use security and surveillance solution. With Axis cameras, software and a network, you can monitor your whole premises with a flexible security system. The video surveillance solution for small systems is made up of cameras, SD cards, AXIS Camera Companion and mobile viewing apps. It's the easiest solution for small systems. And it gives you everything you need to keep your business secure. You can upgrade this basic surveillance solution with extra elements to increase your storage capacity, upgrade your analog system, add access control, and other functionality.

Mid-size Systems: Active Security

Protect your mid-size business with a complete, end-to-end security and surveillance solution. Axis offers cameras, software and other products that create a security solution designed for the active operator.

Axis solutions are easy to use and install and they’re designed to work perfectly for schools,

retail, manufacturing sites and other mid-size installations. You can either opt for one of our out-of-the-box systems with optimized hardware and software, or build your system using our software together with standard PC and servers.

Out of the box surveillance

An AXIS Camera Station S10 recorder is an out-of-the-box ready video management solution with pre-installed AXIS Camera Station software. AXIS Camera Station is intuitive and easy to use, meaning anyone can operate it to find and export high definition evidence. Combined with Axis network cameras it gives you everything you need to confidently monitor your premises. So it's ready to use straight out of the box.

Large Scale Systems

Keep your large or complex site safe with an advanced security and surveillance solution based on Axis’ open IP products. Combine them with hardware and software

from our wide range of partners to create a customized or specialized solution that meets your business and operational needs – whether it is for an airport, public transportation, city surveillance, or any other complex installation.

All of AXIS solutions are designed with open IP standards that mean they can easily connect with your existing IT equipment. They’re flexible and scalable, and will work

out of the box with your network, routers, screens, computers, tablets and smartphones.

Security as a Service

Secure your premises in an even easier way with video surveillance in the cloud. With a subscription-based surveillance service, you can reduce your upfront investment and prevent your solution from becoming outdated. And because everything is hosted in the cloud, you can easily upgrade your system with new features, applications and services to support your business.

NETWORK CAMERAS

AXIS offers the market’s broadest and most consistent range of high-quality network cameras. Axis' cameras cover a variety of application needs, from robust outdoor cameras for harsh climates, to discreet products for sensitive environments.

The cameras provide a number of capabilities – HDTV, wide dynamic range, infrared and Lightfinder to name a few – which ensure clear video even in difficult lighting conditions. Axis' cameras also provide advanced video analytics features, such as motion detection, audio detection and tampering alarm.

VIDEO ENCODERS

With an Axis video encoder solution, you can integrate your existing analog system with products that bring your system up to speed with the latest IP technology. Video encoders give you the immediate network video benefits, as well as a platform to expand and update your infrastructure with network cameras, software and networking/storage devices.

NETWORK VIDEO RECORDERS

With an Axis Network Video recorder you get an easy-to-install and reliable High Definition solution perfectly adapted to Axis wide range of network products. The recorders are preloaded with all necessary software including video management software licenses. The recorders are available as standalone workstations for office environments as well as rack servers for installation in server rooms.

AXIS TECHNOLOGIES

Lightfinder technology: Lightfinder technology is a combination of Axis’

expertise in image processing, in-house system-on-chip development and selection of the best optical components. Cameras with Axis’ Lightfinder

technology have extreme light sensitivity. Such cameras can deliver color images in as little light as 0.18 lux or lower.

Compared with any analog or network cameras, the Lightfinder technology will give more life-like colors in low-light conditions.The noise reduction of the Lightfinder technology is vastly improved compared with any surveillance camera on the market, which in combination with the light sensitivity of the sensor gives a superior image quality.

4K Ultra HD: Axis offers a comprehensive portfolio of 4K Ultra HD, HDTV- and megapixel network cameras. 4K Ultra HD provides up to four times higher resolution than standard HDTV 1080p resolution. 4K Ultra HD uses the 16:9 format. Defined by SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers), the most important standard is SMPTE ST 2036-1UHDTV.

Wide Dynamic Range: Wide dynamic range is a feature in some Axis network cameras that handles a wide range of lighting conditions in a scene. In a scene with extremely bright and dark areas or in backlight situations where a person is in front of a bright window, a typical camera would produce an image where objects in the dark areas would hardly be visible. WDR solves this by applying various techniques to enable objects in both bright and dark areas to be visible.

OptimizedIR: Axis’ OptimizedIR technology is based on new, smart, power-efficient and patented LED technology. It is designed for easy, cost-efficient and environmental friendly installation. It results in high-quality, low-noise video, even when the environment is completely dark.

Electronic Image Stabilization: A surveillance camera mounted in an exposed location such as on a high pole or a street sign near a busy road, can be shaken by winds or passing traffic, which will blur the video. In these situations, Electronic image stabilization, a feature in Axis network cameras which greatly improves video quality in situations where a camera is subject to vibrations, provides smooth and comfortable live viewing.

ACTi CAMERAS FOR ALL PURPOSES

ACTi Corporation, founded in 2003, is an end-to-end IP video surveillance solution provider, covering all the way from security to business management solutions.

The core value of ACTi is to deliver these solutions through in-house developed technologies applied to its whole product line.

These products include IP cameras, video management software and video analytics that are seamlessly unified.

These solutions are customized for all markets through the comprehensive support of pre- and post-sales service tools and utilities.

Standard Cameras

Standard cameras product line includes dome, bullet, cube and box cameras with high quality fixed or vari-focal lenses and resolution up to 10 Megapixel.

Selected models include Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology for better image quality in scenes with high contrast between light and dark areas and Low Light Sensitivity (LLS) technology for clear visibility in low light conditions.

Optical Zoom and Auto Focus

ACTi offers the widest range of optical zoom cameras in the whole industry - domes, bullets, boxes with different sizes and zoom ratio options. All the zoom cameras come with true auto focus - extremely accurate self-focusing without requiring external PC's support. You can manage zoom an auto focus either automatically, manually or by the event manager of the camera.

PTZ Cameras up to 33x Zoom

PTZ cameras and Speed Domes can turn the lens to any direction and zoom in and out either automatically or by the remote manual control. All these cameras come with built-in true auto focus and event management system. Speed Dome is a special type of PTZ camera than can do 360° endless panning.

For locations requiring more compact PTZ solution, ACTi has developed Outdoor Mini PTZ product line. These models can be surface or flush mounted and come with wider viewing angles.

Panoramic Speed Dome (OZT)

Panoramic Speed Domes (also called OZT) combine three valuable features - Overview, Zoom and Tracking, to be able to track any suspicious object over a wide area.

The model Q77 is the first of the Panoramic Speed Dome series. It contains 24-Megapixel high quality panoramic view and a 2-Megapixel Speed Dome module with 33x optical zoom.

ACTi in-house developed auto-tracking algorithm controls the Speed Dome based on the panoramic view results. The user does not need to do the tracking manually.

Panoramic Cameras

For locations where one camera has to cover the whole surrounding area, the panoramic camera solution is perfect. Depending on the type of panoramic camera or the method of installation, the camera can either cover the 360° or 180° surround view. ACTi offers the wide range of panoramic cameras with different features and form factors for indoor and outdoor installations.

VIDEO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (VMS) AND VIDEO ANALYTICS

MILESTONE SYSTEMS

Founded in 1998, Milestone Systems is a world-leading provider of open platform IP video management software (VMS) with headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark. Since 2014 it is a stand-alone company in Canon Group.

Milestone XProtect® VMS is powerful, reliable, easy to use and proven in more than 100,000 installations worldwide. Based on a true open platform, XProtect VMS enables integration with the industry’s widest choice in cameras and

best-in-class business solutions, such as access control and video analytics.

Milestone’s product portfolio also includes Milestone Arcus™, a video surveillance platform designed to be embedded in

hardware devices; and the ready-to-use Milestone Husky NVR series, which combines hardware with Milestone’s market-leading surveillance software.

XProtect VMS is compatible with more than 3,000 encoders, IP cameras and digital video recorders (DVR) from almost 150 different suppliers worldwide. Milestone strives to continuously increase its compatibility with new devices.

FOSS is Milestone’s GOLD partner.

AXXONSOFT

AxxonSoft is a leading software developer that combines IP-based physical security information management (PSIM), intelligent video analytics, video management software, facial recognition, POS and road traffic monitoring, and an enterprise-wide platform into fully integrated vertical and horizontal solutions. It is fully compatible with Axis cameras and servers. It is also ONVIF compatible. AxxonSoft develops unique innovative tools for building smart security systems to protect sites of all sizes and levels of complexity. AxxonSoft products are at the core of over municipal surveillance projects as well as security systems for retailers, banks, international airports, seaports, manufacturing facilities, and many other governmental and commercial sites.

Axxon Next: Experience the next level

Axxon Next, a next-generation open-platform video management software (VMS). Thanks to exciting innovations from AxxonSoft, the Axxon Next platform has reached a whole new level of performance, reliability, efficiency, functionality and accessibility.

Video surveillance systems based on Axxon Next can scale infinitely: there are no restrictions on the number of video servers, workstations or video cameras. Axxon Next also plays well with other devices and systems. Support for over 1500 models of IP cameras is included, as well as remote access from mobile devices and a web interface. The software’s intuitive interface makes

navigation a breeze and increases workflow efficiency.

Security needs of all sizes – from those of large-scale distributed facilities to the smallest sites – can be efficiently met with Axxon Next video management software. Every license includes full, unrestricted VMS functionality, even on systems of just one camera. Users on tight budgets will appreciate the free version of the program, which supports up to 16 camera channels.

Main properties of Axxon Next:

Support for IP cameras Archive of video recordings MomentQuest2 Interactive 3D Map

Powerful system of detection tools (objects, faces, vehicle number plates, etc.) Time Compressor Micromodule Architecture User interface

STORAGE

Businesses are under tremendous pressure to leverage their data to stay ahead of the competition. Big data analytics, mobile and social applications are generating an explosive growth of many types of new data to be saved and analyzed whether it's in the cloud or within the data center. Clients need to find a new way forward with their storage infrastructure and IBM is leading the way with IBM Spectrum Storage™ and IBM FlashSystem™ solutions. These

transformational technologies are helping businesses make more money, spend less and move faster.

IBM Spectrum Storage

IBM Spectrum Storage unlocks the potential of data and increases your business agility and efficiency in ways that weren’t

possible until now. Spectrum Storage enhances the speed and efficiency of your storage and simplifies migration to new workloads by:

Simplifying and integrating storage management and data protection across traditional and new applications Delivering elastic scalability with high performance for analytics, big data, social and mobile Unifying silos to deliver data without borders with built-in hybrid cloud support Optimizing data economics with intelligent data tiering from Flash to tape and cloud Building on open architectures supporting industry standards including OpenStack and Hadoop

IBM FlashSystem

All types of organizations are turning to flash storage for its ability to deliver fast, reliable and consistent access to critical data. Now, with IBM FlashSystem® 900, they can make faster decisions based on real-time insights and unleash the power of the most demanding applications, including online transaction processing and analytics databases, virtual desktop infrastructures, technical computing applications, and cloud environments. Plus, FlashSystem 900 can lower operating costs and increase the efficiency of IT infrastructure by using much less power and space than traditional hard disk drive (HDD) and solid-state disk (SSD) solutions. Easy to deploy and manage, FlashSystem 900 is designed to accelerate the applications that drive business. Powered by FlashCore technology, FlashSystem 900 delivers the high performance, MicroLatency, enterprise reliability and operational efficiencies required for gaining competitive advantage in today’s dynamic marketplace.

EMC2

EMC2 offers a portfolio of enterprise storage systems and software-including EMC2 VMAX and mid-tier EMC2 VNX unified storage and a portfolio of backup products that support a range of enterprise application workloads. EMC2 video surveillance storage solutions cover the storage needs of the entire surveillance infrastructure, from on-the-edge components to a large, scalable central storage repository.

EMC2 surveillance solutions provide easy plug & play simplicity and efficiency—requiring little technical configuration during deployment or operations. Growth is just as simple with

automated configuration and load balancing when new capabilities are added. EMC2's surveillance solutions provide multiple security features, including a highly resilient architecture, and built-in features that prevent accidental, premature, or malicious alteration of video data.

POWER OVER ETHERNET

Given a single Power over Ethernet connection, a PoE splitter provides both data and power connections for a wireless access point. The PoE connection eliminates the need for a nearby power outlet. Power over Ethernet injectors are used to deliver power to all PoE Cameras.

AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS Intelligent classrooms, interactive boards, smart podiums, e-learning systems, as well as audio video auditorium systems are all elements of a modern classroom. Together with top partners FOSS offers AV solutions for a smart education process.

Enjoy the benefits of technology in the classroom by using DVDs, document cameras, Internet, streaming media and

PC applications such as PowerPoint and Excel to present your curriculum. Control the AV equipment, lights, drapes and screens from an intuitive easy-to-use touch panel.

Crestron has been serving the educational market for more than three decades and truly understands the unique requirements of the academic community. Top colleges across the nation make the grade by embracing Crestron technology to control, automate, monitor and manage their campuses. In fact, seven of the eight Ivy League universities use Crestron control solutions in their classrooms, labs, conference rooms and auditoriums. Crestron IntelliClass™ are bundled presentation systems that are simple to install and easy to use. IntelliClass™ come with all you need to get a presentation system in any classroom up and running; no programming or training required IntelliClass™ consist of a room controller, audio amplifier, speakers, input wall plates, cables and mounting hardware, including projector mount. Simply add your choice of video projector, screen and AV sources, enter them into the Intelliclass software wizard, and you're done. With simple, labeled button presses, instructors can power on the projector, choose the video or computer source and adjust volume.

RoomView Connected™ DLP projectors make setup even easier, with Crestron plug-and-play support built right in. To swap out RoomView Connected™ projectors, just unplug one and plug in the other

Network communication between IntelliClass™ and Crestron RoomView®

software is safe and secure. With RoomView, teachers can request live AV help desk support, and AV managers can remotely troubleshoot and take control of projectors and other classroom devices.

Educational institutions throughout the world are implementing powerful network infrastructure solutions to create better learning opportunities, increase learning standards, reduce costs and improve security. To maximize the performance of the networks, they are investing in their infrastructures from top to bottom, deploying ever-faster and higher-capacity connections for simultaneous voice, video and data. FOSS can help you deliver the highest level of modern education with up-to-date and cost-effective complex technological solutions that allows your institute to deliver the best teaching methodologies and expertise to your students. ALL FOSS solutions for Education in brief:

Cabling Next generation WI-FI

o Network Security CCTV

o Video Management Software

o Storage Access Control Digital Mobile Radio IP TV IP Telephone Systems Microwave and Miliwave Wireless

Broadband Infrastructure for server rooms Campus network solutions for

Ethernet switching Audio Visual Solutions Maintenance and support

Education Project References: American University of Sharjah American University of Dubai Jebel Ali Primary School United Arab Emirates University University of Dubai University of Sharjah Dubai College

POWERFUL ELECTRONIC WHITEBOARD

With our proprietary software, the teaching board can turn into an electronic whiteboard. Such multifunctional teaching board is a combination of a whiteboard, a projection screen

and an electronic whiteboard but with lower cost. Our boards are energy saving and environmentally friendly.

Features

Techie Multi-function Teaching Board was designed base on twilight quantum theory. Its beige surface provides a comfortable visual experience. Beige color has chromatography wavelength between 550 and 770 mm, which is the best receptive color to human retina. It helps to reduce eye fatigue and improve eye recognition capability. Its beige color design provides the best visual environment that helps to protect eyesight and prevent myo- pia.

MYTHWARE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS

Teaching & Learning in an interactive style is the jumping-off point of Mythware Classroom Management Software. Serving as a management platform for multimedia interactive teaching in computer classrooms, this classroom management software enables the instructor to control and manage the class effectively, supervise students’ activities and maintain a good order in class, and the students to learn, communicate and collaborate with each other and between groups.

Main features

Interactive Teaching & Learning Interactive Whiteboard Response & Competition Group Collaboration Assessment File Management Effective Control & Assist

SMART PODIUM SYSTEMS

Indota smart podiums are the perfect addition to schools, colleges, universities, auditoriums, or any location where presentations are given. They provide a safe and convenient means to store and use a wide range of audio/visual equipment. Explore our e-podium range and discover how Indota can help you elevate the effectiveness of your lectures or presentations.

HJ-27L

27" touch screen with all-in-one PC presenting solution on top preset with microphone and lamp socket on the surface interface for power, audio, USB hub, net, VGA and HDMI port, etc. new electrical power lift with wide range adjustment presentation software inside.

AUDITORIUM Audio Visual Presentation System

PA/ BGM SysteM High Quality BGM and Public Address

System

MASTERCLOCK

Masterclock® designs, develops and manufactures high quality, cost-effective master clock and precision time solutions for industry. Information systems, emergency response, education and research, financial trading,

state and federal government are some examples of time critical applications for Masterclock® customers worldwide.

Smart Wi-Fi for EDUCATION

Smarter Wi-Fi Fosters The Learning Experienceit’s a required course of action for education

Faster, more dependable Wi-Fi connectivity that’s affordable is fundamental. It must cover

large campuses, yet reach every small nook and cranny of a classroom. It must support

multimedia applications while providing secure connectivity for staff, students, and guests.

Limited budgets and IT staff mean that educators need a new approach. Ruckus passes

the test with lying colors.

dealing With High density

A major concern within the education market is

dealing with high density environments such as

lecture halls, gymnasiums, and theaters. With a

lood of Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously

accessing the wireless network, the Ruckus

ZoneFlex™ system is designed to provide a best-

in-class solution for supporting a high-capacity

of concurrent wireless users. Applying patented

adaptive antenna technology that gets users on

and off the Wi-Fi network quickly, this technology

is combined with capabilities including client load

balancing, airtime fairness, band steering, and

per user rate limiting to ensure hundreds of users

can access a single access point that delivers

reliable and fast Wi-Fi connectivity.

Combining adaptive antenna technology, band steering,

and airtime fairness makes Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi ideal for

high-density classroom environments giving students

reliable high-speed wireless network access.

Patented smart antenna arrays in every access point provides longer range and

more reliable Wi-Fi connections, requiring fewer APs than competitive alternatives.

campus coverage: Here, there, everywhere

Universities and colleges (state/community/

private) often encompass large properties with

multiple buildings. Getting reliable and complete

Wi-Fi coverage within every square foot of each

facility without deploying a huge number of

access points has been a real challenge. The

Ruckus ZoneFlex family of products delivers the

best possible Wi-Fi coverage using our patented

BeamFlex™ technology that directs signals

toward associated clients, picking the best

performing path and constantly mitigating inter-

ference. ZoneFlex delivers two to four times the

coverage using fewer APs, costing less money

and requiring less deployment time. Institutions

of higher learning may now deliver Wi-Fi to places

where it’s never been before — simply and easily.

Interference: 6 APs, 120 clients, 1 busy rogue AP

65% improvement (average)

adaptive antennas + conventional Wi-Fi

learning-based SON implementations

High Density: 90 active clients per AP

95% improvement (average)

total TCP throughput

no ethernet? no Problem

For many educational institutions, Ethernet is not ubiquitous. What

about portables, cafeterias, auditoriums and assembly halls? Unlike

other WLAN solutions, the Ruckus ZoneFlex system employs Smart

Mesh Networking, allowing schools to easily add Wi-Fi by simply

plugging them into a power outlet. This eliminates adding additional

Ethernet cabling and unnecessary expenses. An advanced smart

antenna array ensures unprecedented reliability for the mesh

backbone minimizing packet loss, steering signals over the fastest

paths, and increasing range between mesh nodes.

Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi delivers

at longer distancesmore consistent Performance

“We have an incredible density of users (17,000

students) within a very conined area (1,500,000 sq. ft.

high-rise spanning ive city blocks), add to that an

extraordinarily high amount of interference from

surrounding wireless networks and you get a not-so-

pretty picture of the challenges we faced. Since

deploying Ruckus, we experienced a 10x speed

improvement, Wi-Fi blind spots are gone, and our

user trouble calls have effectively vanished.”

Arthur Downing

Chief Information Oficer, Baruch College

strong Wi-fi security, simple to administer

Ruckus has fully integrated features to handle BYOD stress points

for both administrators and users. We leverage existing resources by

integrating with current network segmentation and security archi-

tectures, authentication protocols, and directory services. Second,

Ruckus has built easy and intuitive device provisioning and onboarding

processes that are foolproof for users and simple to implement by

IT staff. Third, our device ingerprinting and access control features

enable differentiated policies for speciic device types and user roles,

as well as enhanced monitoring and visibility to improve network

operations, troubleshooting, and policy changes over time. Finally,

Ruckus provides the RF stability, scalability, and capacity needed to

enable BYOD. Robust wireless performance enables users to connect

and stay connected, making BYOD initiatives work.

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eliminate recurring broadband costs with point-

to-multipoint, long range Wi-fi

Many schools pay exorbitant costs for running

ixed broadband lines to each school or site.

New 5GHz, 802.11n high-performance bridges

effectively eliminate these recurring costs —

saving schools tens of thousands of dollars each

year. A pair of Wi-Fi bridges can deliver up to 190

Mbps at 1.5 kilometers and offers performance

up to 50 Mbps at 10 km (LoS).

smarter Wi-fi optimized for iP-based video

Video has become an essential application within higher

education institutions. IP-based video cameras and

streaming IP-based video content over Wi-Fi is now

taking center stage. Our heritage as a company has

been focused on supporting IP-based video over Wi-Fi.

Through the use of our patented adaptive antenna array

and heuristics-based trafic classiication and prioritiza-

tion, the Ruckus ZoneFlex system delivers licker-free

video to laptops, tablets, and even televisions. Our

products and technology have been uniquely designed

to support latency-sensitive trafic types such as

streaming HD video.

1Wi-fi coverage everywhere

2x to 4x coverage improvement through integrated

long-range, high-gain antenna array

2reliable client connectivity

Adaptive beamsteering automatically avoids interference and

steers signals over the best performing paths

3integrated BYod solution

Seamlessly onboard student, faculty, staff and guests with

appropriate network access policies based on device and role

4indoor and outdoor managed as one

Uniied coniguration, administration, and management of all

APs through a single interface

5multimedia support

Automatic interference mitigation ensures licker-free

streaming of voice and video

6High density environments

Band steering and airtime fairness enables a large number of

concurrent users

7no new cabling

Highly adaptive and reliable Wi-Fi meshing eliminates the

need to cable every AP

8flexible deployment options

Deploy APs with or without a controller, install controllers

on-site or in remote locations

9consistent Wi-fi performance at range

Massive antenna diversity and client feedback ensures

highest data rates to end stations

10easy to conigure and deploy

Graphical user interface with easy to understand point and

click commands

TOP

10ruckus delivers toP 10 Wi-fi

musts for education

“The ZoneFlex system gave us all the requisite central

management but with a lot more value. The system requires

fewer APs, provides a more consistent and adaptive signals

without external antennas and is ridiculously simple to

install and manage. It’s hard not to like that.”

Christopher Stave

Computing and Network Services Manager

The Ruckus ZoneFlex WLAN system conigures in minutes so

you’re on time and under budget.

BENEDICTCOLLEGEPROBLEM RUCKUS SMART WI-FI SOLUTION

spotty coverage High-gain smart antenna system extends Wi-Fi signals two to

four times farther, requiring fewer APs per school

unstable Wi-fi connectivity

Patented adaptive antenna technology within every Ruckus

smart Wi-Fi access point ensures stable client connectivity

and mitigates packet loss to ensure the highest performance

possible

disparate Wlan systems

Indoor and outdoor APs mesh together and are managed

centrally by the ZoneDirector controller

too many aPs to manage

Requires one-third to one-half the number of APs over

conventional omnidirectional Wi-Fi products

no multimedia support

Provides up to 32 discrete WLAN networks that can be

used to concurrently support IP-based video, voice, and

administrative applications

controllers in each school

Distributed forwarding architecture enables a single centrally

located network operation center to manage the entire Wi-Fi

infrastructure without sitting in the data path

Guest management

Intuitive, browser-based facility lets staff generate a unique

and timed Wi-Fi guest pass in less than 60 seconds

complex installation and management

Entire WLAN conigures in minutes; APs self-conigure by

automatically discovering the controller. Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi

systems can be remotely conigured and managed

smart educators are choosing ruckus smart Wi-fi solutions to solve challenges and raise the curve

we’re feeling the lovefrom a marquee list of

WORLD-RENOWNED

CUSTOMERS

Baruch College, a commuter college located in downtown Manhattan near Gramercy

Park, serves over 17,000 students within buildings spanning ive city blocks. The

Baruch campus is a dense environment occupying more than 1,000,000 square feet.

Baruch, an early adopter of streaming multimedia within its curriculum — recording

events, lectures, and other activities for their students to access as needed; keeping

in mind that at any time the campus may have up to 10,000 students and staff

online. Therefore, the college empowered the students to help evaluate the top

Wi-Fi vendors: Cisco, Aruba, Xirrus, Meru, Motorola, Meraki, Trapeze, and Ruckus to

determine who would be in charge of their Wi-Fi upgrade.

After the exhaustive, on-campus testing, the college as a whole selected the Ruckus

ZoneFlex system and immediately began deploying 500+ ZoneFlex 7962 indoor

dual-band 802.11n access points (APs) throughout the entire campus. Baruch also

deployed redundant ZoneDirector 3000 series WLAN controllers with FlexMaster

centralized Wi-Fi management for visual mapping as well as generating usage,

trafic, and trend reports.

During the initial rollout within the Newman Vertical Campus that houses 180 smart

classrooms, a gymnasium, theatres, and conference/events facilities, Baruch

experienced a 10x speed improvement.

Ruckus transforms learning at Baruch by

solving High user density and wi-i interference

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ClassRooms

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Reliable outdoor SmartMeshNetworking minimizes Ethernet cabling

Long-range point-to-point/multipoint 802.11n bridging

Adaptive antenna technology and airtime fairness for high density areas

Many AP options — deployed with or without controller

Controllers out of the datapath — deployed onsite or offsite

Uni�ed end-end management of entire indoor/outdoor system

Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi DeliversEducation’s Most Flexible Deployment Options internet access, multimedia services, voiP, iP vod, iPtv streaminG, Guest netWorkinG, staff administration, outdoor events

Complete Portfolio for

EDUCATION

ZoneFlex 7372

Indoor dual-band, two-port 802.11n AP

with integrated smart antenna array

and PoE (802.3af/at) support

Indoor dual band 3x3 802.11ac AP

with integrated smart antenna array and

PoE (802.3af/at) support

Indoor dual-band, 3x3:3 802.11n AP

with integrated smart antenna array

and PoE (802.3af/at) support

Outdoor dual-band, two-port 802.11n AP with integrated smart antenna array and PoE (802.3at/af) support

Outdoor long-range,

point-to-point/multipoint

802.11n 5 GHz bridge

Linux-based remote Wi-Fi system

management software

ZoneFlex R700 ZoneFlex 7982

ZoneFlex 7762

Indoor dual band 2x2 802.11n AP

with integrated smart antenna array and

PoE (802.3af) support

Central wireless LAN controllers

supporting from 6 to 1,000

Ruckus APs

ZoneFlex R300 ZoneDirector Controllers

ZoneFlex 7731

FlexMaster

ZoneFlex 7352

Indoor single-band, two-port 802.11n AP

with integrated smart antenna array

and PoE (802.3af/at) support

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