Alcatel-Lucent launches Wi-Fi 7 campus portfolio for enterprises

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has unveiled its new Wi-Fi 7 powered campus portfolio, marking a significant advancement in enterprise-grade, high-performance, secure connectivity. The portfolio features the new Wi-Fi 7 OmniAccess Stellar mid-range and versatile entry-level access points, designed to provide best-in-class performance with unprecedented speeds, lower latency, and improved reliability and security.

The company has introduced two new access points, the OmniAccess Stellar AP1521 and AP1511, along with the OmniSwitch 6560E Multigigabit Switches. These new offerings are engineered to meet the demands of high-density environments, advanced applications, and next-gen connectivity requirements. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise aims to support applications such as Ultra HD videos, virtual and augmented reality, metaverse, and industrial real-time operations, including robotics, digital twins, telemedicine, and traffic systems.

The OmniAccess Stellar line features a distributed control architecture, offering lower total cost of ownership (TCO), enhanced security, better reliability, and improved flexibility and scalability for IT departments. This architecture is particularly well-suited for offices, campuses, and industrial settings, where high-density applications are common.

Both the OmniAccess Stellar access points and OmniSwitch switches are managed and monitored through Alcatel-Lucent's OmniVista, a unified AI-powered network management platform available in both on-premises and cloud versions. OmniVista streamlines the onboarding process for users and IoT devices while optimising network operations through detailed analytics and insights.

Stephan Robineau, Executive Vice President of Networking Business Division at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, commented on the launch, stating, "With our new Wi-Fi 7 access points and supporting multigigabit switches, we are laying the foundation for uncompromised enterprise connectivity, delivering the highest levels of network security, performance, and reliability to our customers." This innovative portfolio represents a significant step forward in enhancing connectivity for modern enterprises.

To fully leverage the capabilities of Wi-Fi 7, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has also introduced the OmniSwitch 6560E switches with multigigabit ports. These switches are specifically designed to meet the increased demands of Wi-Fi 7, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient network performance for enterprises.

The introduction of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's new Wi-Fi 7 powered campus portfolio aligns with the company's strategy to provide cutting-edge, high-performance networking solutions tailored to the unique needs of various industries. By offering advanced access points and multigigabit switches, the company addresses the growing demand for secure and reliable connectivity in diverse environments, from corporate offices to industrial applications. With a focus on delivering robust and scalable solutions, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise supports enterprises in navigating the complexities of modern connectivity, enabling them to drive innovation and efficiency while harnessing the full potential of emerging technologies.