Aruba Networks vs Cisco

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Aruba Networks
Based on 42 reviews.
Cisco
Based on 199 reviews.
Overview
Aruba Networks, Inc. is a networking vendor selling enterprise wireless LAN and edge access networking equipment. The company has over 1,200 employees and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Aruba's core products are access points, mobility controllers, and network management software through their Airwave Management Platform product. According to the Dell'Oro Report published in Q211, Aruba ranked #2 in market share in the wireless LAN market.Cisco Systems, Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in San Jose, California, that designs, manufactures, and sells networking equipment. Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, and it supports, manages and operates business systems for various and major third parties. Cisco Systems was founded in December 1984 by Leonard Bosack, who was in charge of the Stanford University computer science department's computers, and Sandy Lerner, who managed the Graduate School of Business' computers.
Sample Customers
Aruba Networks Wireless WAN: The Pittsburgh Golf Club, Rio Rancho Public Schools, Amwaj Rotana - Jumeirah Beach Residence - Dubai, Trevecca Nazarene University
Aruba ClearPass: Consulate Health Care, Los Angeles Unified School District, Science Applications International Corp (SAIC), San Diego State University, KFC, ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
Aruba Wireless: Consulate Health Care, Los Angeles Unified School District, Science Applications International Corp (SAIC), San Diego State University, KFC, ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
Aruba Instant: Purdue University, Orlando Magic, Brussels Airport Company, Molecaten Holiday Parks
Niara: Fortune 500 Financial Services Company
Aruba Airwave: Henkel, University of Findlay, University of Minnesota Duluth, University of Iowa
Aruba Switches: Purdue University
Cisco Ethernet Switches: Linz AG
Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches: Linz AG
Meraki MS Switches: Cisco Live Milan, Hyatt
Cisco Prime LAN Management: Aegean Motorway, Baylor Scott & White Health, Bellevue, Brunel University London, Erickson Living, Houston Methodist, Hyatt, Lone Star College System, Mindtree, Molina Healthcare, Offshore Northern Seas, ONS, South Island School, Telenor Arena, The University of Granada
Cisco Wireless WAN: Aegean Motorway, Baylor Scott & White Health, Beachbody, Bellevue, Brunel University London, Bucks County Intermediate Unit , Chartwell School, Children's Hospital Colorado, Cisco Live Milan, City of Biel, City of Mississauga, Dundee Precious Metals, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Erickson Living, Goldcorp, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS)
Cisco Wireless: Aegean Motorway, Baylor Scott & White Health, Beachbody, Bellevue, Brunel University London, Bucks County Intermediate Unit , Chartwell School, Children's Hospital Colorado, Cisco Live Milan, City of Biel, City of Mississauga, Dundee Precious Metals, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Erickson Living, Goldcorp, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS)
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN: Advanced Medical Transport, Banco de Guayaquil, Baylor Scott & White Health, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, Calligaris, Children's Hospital Colorado, City of Biel, Del Papa Distributing, Department of Justice, Dimension Data, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Hertz, K&L Gates , LightEdge, Lone Star College System, Management Science Associates, Mindtree, NBC Olympics, Quest, Sony Corporation, The Department of Education in Western Australia, Valley Proteins
Cisco Identity Services Engine: Aegean Motorway, BC Hydro, Beachbody, Bucks County Intermediate Unit , Cisco IT, Derby City Council, Global Banking Customer, Gobierno de Castilla-La Mancha, Houston Methodist, Linz AG, London Hydro, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Molina Healthcare, MST Systems, New South Wales Rural Fire Service, Reykjavik University, Wildau University
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