Enterasys Networks Announces Availability of OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles

Enterasys (News - Alert) Networks, a premier global provider of wired and wireless network infrastructure and security solutions, has recently introduced the new OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles for complete unified wired/wireless networking.

Available through authorized channel partners, OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles target healthcare, education, retail and hospitality and provide customers with simple reference bundles for comprehensive edge management, including sizing information, switches, Wi-Fi and software.

OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles include Enterasys Edge Switches, Enterasys 3600 series 802.11n Access Points, Virtual Wireless Services Engine and OneFabric Edge Management Software.

Officials said that customers can now grow their networks at their own pace and gain full access to the benefit of OneFabric Edge in an economical package.

With the help of OneFabric Edge Starter Bundles, channel partners can position a complete unified edge solution value through various starter configurations. They can also receive discounts and program incentives on bundle sales to new customers.

Designed for mission-critical deployments, the bundles also allow enterprises to provision the network end-to-end with consistent performance and enhanced security for business-critical applications, all managed from a single pane.

For the customers, the bundles deliver 30 percent lower CapEx and 70 percent lower OpEx costs compared to similar solutions from other vendors.

In a press release, Chris Crowell, CEO of Enterasys Networks, said, "We recognize that trends around mobility and Bring Your Own Device programs continue to drive IT organizations to provide an infrastructure that delivers a high quality user experience."

"We tailored these starter solutions to simplify the sale process for partners and we are the only vendor that has come out with a bundle that is scoped based on deployment size. These bundles allow partners to discuss the value of a unified edge solution with their customers through simple and pre-defined configurations."

Company officials confirmed that the OneFabric Edge starter bundles start at $23,000 and are backed by a lifetime warranty.

In related news, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre has deployed an Enterasys OneFabric Edge solution to support the complex wireless demands of MTCC's exhibitors and attendees.