Ruckus Networks supports Facebook ’ s Express Wi-Fi initiative
Ruckus Networks , an ARRIS company , is joining Facebook ’ s Express
Wi-Fi Certified ecosystem , a programme that allows access point manufacturers to build Wi-Fi hardware compatible with Express Wi-Fi .
Operators will deploy the Ruckus virtual SmartZone controllers and certified with door and outdoor Wi-Fi access points in high-traffic public areas in Africa .
“ We are committed to providing connectivity to people in the most remote areas of the world ,” said Ian Whiting , President , Ruckus Networks . “ We are excited to be a partner in Facebook ’ s Express Wi-Fi Certified programme which is another important step in bridging the digital divide , giving individuals access to high-performance Wi-Fi networks . Ruckus strives to connect the unconnected and we look forward to an ongoing partnership with Facebook .”
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Express Wi-Fi is a solution to help operators and local entrepreneurs offer fast and affordable Internet access in public spaces .
Express Wi-Fi seeks to help operators provide Internet to those who don ’ t have reliable or affordable access , while at the same time enabling local entrepreneurs to build a business of their own . “ We ’ re excited to launch the Express Wi-Fi Certified programme and have
Ruckus as one of our initial partners ,” said Guy Mordecai , Product Lead for Express Wi-Fi , Facebook .
“ With this programme , we hope to expand the Express Wi-Fi ecosystem and work with partners like Ruckus to help bring affordable Wi-Fi solutions to emerging markets .”
IBM X-Force Red to leverage the Qualys Cloud Platform
Qualys , Inc , a pioneer and provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions , has announced that IBM X-Force Red will leverage the Qualys Cloud Platform as part of its X-Force Red Vulnerability Management Services ( VMS ).
As part of an expanded relationship , X-Force Red will deploy the Qualys Cloud Agent and Qualys Cloud Apps into client environments across the globe , providing a programmatic vulnerability management approach that leverages the breadth of Qualys ’ continuous visibility and depth of the X-Force Red team ’ s services to identify , prioritise and remediate clients ’ most critical vulnerabilities .
The Qualys Cloud Platform will also be leveraged by X-Force Red VMS to help extend security and compliance visibility into IoT-connected cars , network testing and application testing . X-Force Red will offer the Qualys Cloud Platform to its network of Global 2000 strategic outsourcing customers .
“ This partnership provides organisations a cost-effective , automated vulnerability identification , prioritisation and remediation programme , said Charles Henderson , Global Head of X-Force Red .
Philippe Courtot , Chairman and CEO , QualyS Inc , added : “ IBM X-Force Red helps the largest enterprises in the world securely create and implement DevSecOps practices to accelerate digital transformations . This expanded relationship equips IBM X-Force Red with an unprecedented level of global visibility that allows them to proactively protect organisations against cyberattacks .”
Philippe Courtot , Chairman and CEO , Qualys , Inc
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