By Prathamesh Rahate
Organizations are increasingly dependent on high-speed, high-capacity wireless networks to provide users with access to applications, services, and data. However, deploying, managing, and scaling these networks has become a significant burden as Wi-Fi traffic has surged to record levels over the past two years.
Analysts say Wi-Fi traffic has increased by up to 80 percent since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, placing greater demands on wireless networks. There have been increased reports of dropped connections, slow downloads, increased interference, and bandwidth restrictions. In one survey, network administrators reported spending roughly a quarter of their time troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues.
Issues are particularly acute in organizations that are still using older Wi-Fi equipment based on legacy standards. They need a more flexible solution that can accommodate sudden increases in traffic and deliver service to growing numbers of locations, users, and devices. Cloud-managed Wi-Fi fits the bill.
By eliminating the need for on-premises controllers, cloud-managed Wi-Fi makes it easier to deploy and manage Wi-Fi networks. Virtual controllers placed in the cloud can be managed from a web-based dashboard, allowing administrators to control the entire wireless network from one interface. That feature alone represents a major benefit for organizations with multiple sites.
IDC reports that cloud-managed Wi-Fi is growing at double-digit rates year-over-year, making it the fastest-growing segment of the Wi-Fi infrastructure market. That’s largely due to the multitude of operational and cost benefits it can deliver. These benefits include:
Increasing users and devices have placed a strain on existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. Cloud-managed Wi-Fi solutions offer a variety of benefits to help organizations cope with increased demand. Call us to learn more about these solutions and how they can help your organization improve the user experience.
Prathamesh Rahate is a Network Engineer at Rahi. Since joining in 2019 he has been involved with delivering Professional Service projects. Starting his career as a Network Support (NOC) Engineer working on network environments like Data Centre, Campus Network & Office Networks, he has now transitioned into a Solutions Engineering role. He is part of the Pre-Sales Engineering team at Rahi. Prathamesh holds a Master’s degree from the San Jose State University majoring in Computer Networks. An avid sports fan, he enjoys Cricket, Soccer and Basketball.
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