Aruba Networks

Aruba Networks, formerly known as Aruba Wireless Networks, is a Santa Clara, California-based wireless networking subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise company.

Aruba Networks
Subsidiary
IndustryComputer networking
FoundedSunnyvale, California, United States (February 2002)
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
RevenueUS$2.9 billion (FY 2018)
Number of employees
7000 (2019)
ParentHewlett Packard Enterprise
Websitewww.arubanetworks.com

The company was founded in Sunnyvale, California in 2002 by Keerti Melkote and Pankaj Manglik. On March 2, 2015, Hewlett-Packard announced it would acquire Aruba Networks for approximately USD$3 billion in an all-cash deal.[1] On May 19, 2015, HP completed the acquisition. As of November 1, 2015, the company operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, and continues to focus on campus and branch networking.

On November 13, 2018, Aruba announced new enterprise networking solutions and AI software.[2]

On November 20, 2018, Aruba launches its first Wi-Fi 6 product.[3]

Company timeline

2002 – Aruba Wireless Networks founded by Keerti Melkote and Pankaj Manglik.

2003 – First customer shipment to Warner Bros.

2005 – Company enters into OEM agreement for Alcatel to resell wireless equipment; Microsoft standardizes on Aruba Networks wireless.

2006 – Dominic Orr becomes Chief Executive Officer.

2007 – Aruba Networks trades on the NASDAQ exchange.

2010 – Exceeds 1 Million total AP's shipped.

2011 – Exceeds $1 Billion of total revenue.

2012 – Enters the Network Access Control market to address BYOD growth.

2013 – Expands into the Location Services market with wayfinding and BLE technology.

2015 – Hewlett Packard announces intent to acquire Aruba Networks.

2017 – Expands security portfolio with User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) solution.

2018 – Introduces AI-based Analytics and Assurance portfolio.

Products
  • Networking: Wi-Fi Access Points (indoor & outdoor), Ethernet Switches, Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) & SD-WAN products
  • Network Management: AirWave Management Platform, cloud-based Central; Activate for asset inventory management & provisioning
  • Network Security: ClearPass Policy Manager for Network Access Control; IntroSpect for User & Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
  • Analytics & Service Assurance: NetInsight; Service Assurance Sensors (formerly Cape Networks)
  • Location-Based Services: Aruba Beacons, Aruba Tags, Meridian Location Services Engine, Meridian AppMaker, Analytics Location Engine (ALE)

Acquisitions
  • Network Chemistry, acquired in July 2007.
  • AirWave Wireless was acquired on January 9, 2008.[4]
  • Azalea Networks was acquired on September 2, 2010.
  • Amigopod Assets and Technology was acquired on December 14, 2010.
  • Avenda Systems was acquired on December 8, 2011.
  • Meridian Apps was acquired on May 16, 2013.
  • HP acquires Aruba Networks on March 2, 2015.
  • Rasa Networks was acquired on May 16, 2016.
  • Niara Inc. was acquired on February 1, 2017.
  • Cape Networks was acquired on March 27, 2018.

References
  1. "HP to acquire Aruba Networks for about $3B". CNBC. March 2, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  2. Tom Li, IT World Canada. "HPE Aruba announces new enterprise networking solutions and AI software." November 13, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  3. Wifi Now Events. "Aruba launches its first Wi-Fi 6 product, Quantenna chips to power Starry's 8×8 MIMO." November 20, 2018. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  4. "Aruba acquires WLAN management vendor AirWave". networkworld.com. January 9, 2008. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
    • Historical business data for Aruba Networks:
    • SEC filings
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