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CommScope Unveils AI-Driven WiFi Solutions for Hospitality
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CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) announced new AI-driven WiFi 7 and Gen AI-based solutions from RUCKUS Networks. These innovations round out its portfolio for the hospitality industry.
The portfolio provides full-service, mid-scale and limited-service hotels with a range of connectivity options. This lets them deliver customized guest WiFi experiences that meet the unique demands of each market segment, from luxury to budget hotels.
'RUCKUS has worked with leading hotels around the world to raise the bar for wireless connectivity and guest experiences,' said Bart Giordano, SVP & President, NICS, CommScope. 'These cutting-edge RUCKUS solutions reflect our commitment to helping our hospitality customers and partners scale their networks, reduce operational costs and improve performance and reliability through AI-driven network assurance systems.'
CommScope revealed that the new solutions build on its previously launched RUCKUS One platform, a unified, AI-powered platform delivering network assurance, service delivery and business intelligence. This expansion further strengthens its hospitality portfolio.
The new portfolio lets LAN service providers customize their hotel solutions. Additionally, for those who prefer a guided option, RUCKUS offers pre-configured bundles for each market segment. Full-service hotels : The new H670 access point (AP) offers tri-radio wall-mounted functionality with dual concurrent IoT radios and multigigabit Power over Ethernet (PoE) output. This solution is designed to enable seamless IoT integration and power for smart locks, sensors and other in-room technologies.
: The new H670 access point (AP) offers tri-radio wall-mounted functionality with dual concurrent IoT radios and multigigabit Power over Ethernet (PoE) output. This solution is designed to enable seamless IoT integration and power for smart locks, sensors and other in-room technologies. Mid-scale hotels : The new R370 dual-band solution lets hotels streamline operations with the benefits of WiFi 7 without a complete infrastructure overhaul. It doubles the PHY data rate of entry-level WiFi 6 APs while delivering strong coverage in guest rooms, small lobbies and dining spaces.
: The new R370 dual-band solution lets hotels streamline operations with the benefits of WiFi 7 without a complete infrastructure overhaul. It doubles the PHY data rate of entry-level WiFi 6 APs while delivering strong coverage in guest rooms, small lobbies and dining spaces. Limited-service hotels: The new bundle includes a cost-effective suite featuring the RUCKUS R350e AP and ICX 8100 Ethernet switch. This package is designed for organizations that need simplified, enterprise-grade networking at an affordable price.
CommScope also revealed its next generation of RUCKUS Hospitality Suite with several new innovations. RUCKUS One Hospitality Edition : This platform now includes automated onboarding, dynamic network access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and a dynamic configuration template engine for simplified, consistent deployments.
: This platform now includes automated onboarding, dynamic network access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and a dynamic configuration template engine for simplified, consistent deployments. Brand 360 Dashboard : The enhanced dashboard lets hotel brands view real-time performance, track compliance and measure the quality of guest connectivity across their properties.
: The enhanced dashboard lets hotel brands view real-time performance, track compliance and measure the quality of guest connectivity across their properties. AI Onboarding Assistant: The new assistant improves efficiency, productivity and accuracy while creating and applying policy configurations, adding multi-factor authentication and securing operations across all management levels.
'I've been very impressed by how intuitive RUCKUS One is. It makes managing the entire network effortless for any hotel in Sonesta's portfolio, regardless of which provider we are working with,' said Jillian Kenney, Property Internet Services Manager, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation. 'The full visibility it offers means I can pinpoint issues down to the AP level before it becomes a problem, making operations smoother and more secure every day.'
CommScope also revealed two new AI-driven wireless APs designed for different hotel segments. The new RUCKUS H670 is the industry's first wall-mounted, tri-band, AI-driven AP with dual concurrent IoT radios and multigigabit PoE output. The new RUCKUS R370 is a compact enterprise-grade, entry-level, dual-band, AI-driven AP for low to medium-density environments.
