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Z Gallerie using Aruba technology for iPads

June 13, 2012

Z Gallerie, a retailer of home decor merchandise, has deployed Aruba Networks technology to support in-store sales and enhance customer engagement. Based on the Aruba Mobile Virtual Enterprise architecture, the network features the AP-93H, a recently introduced wall-mountable access point in each of Z Gallerie's 55 locations throughout the U.S.

The network supports a system-wide rollout of Apple iPads that Z Gallerie salespeople use when interacting with customers, for competitive shopping and accessing additional information about products online, while on the showroom floor, according to a company press release. Targeted future uses for the network include guest access and mobile point of sale.

"We really liked the idea of one central controller that would have visibility to every access point in the company. We've rolled out an access point to every store and multiple access points in our corporate locations," Howard Kolodny, VP of IT for Z Gallerie, said in the release. "So far, the experience has been extremely positive. The wireless component has been quite reliable, and the iPads have been very beneficial to our business. We look forward to expanding our wireless network use in the near future."

The AP-93H, launched by Aruba in January, works with centralized Aruba Mobility Controllers to deliver secure, high-speed network services that move users to a "wireless where possible, wired where necessary" network access model. The network eliminates the use of unused Ethernet switch ports, which reduces operating costs. The AP-93H supports Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) and spectrum analysis to maximize client performance and mitigate RF interference.

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