Aruba Networks


Aruba Networks, formerly known as Aruba Wireless Networks, is a Santa Clara, California-based wireless networking subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise company.
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. 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.
On November 20, 2018, Aruba launches its first Wi-Fi 6 product.

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 solution.
2018 – Introduces AI-based Analytics and Assurance portfolio.
2020 – Expands portfolio to support small businesses through the Aruba InstantOn Series

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