Aruba and Meru Top New ABI Research 802.11n Vendor Matrix Ranking

NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
Aruba Networks and Meru Networks have been ranked at the top of
the latest Vendor Matrix released by ABI Research, essentially tied
for first place as the leading 802.11n Wi-Fi equipment vendors.

Motorola claimed the second spot in the company's new evaluation
of worldwide vendors.

The Vendor Matrix is an analytical tool developed by ABI Research
to provide a clear understanding of vendors' positions in specific
markets, measuring the dual parameters of Innovation and
Implementation.

"Aruba earned high marks for its flexible architecture, adaptive
radio management, and management tools," says vice president and
research director Stan Schatt. "Meru's mature products scored well in
value-add features, many being a direct result of its unique
architecture. These two vendors have shown major strength in the early
adopter verticals of higher education and healthcare. Motorola emerged
as the winner in Innovation, showing an 802.11n product portfolio with
myriad inventive features."

Although Aruba, Meru and Motorola topped these rankings, several
other companies are hot on their heels in particular respects. These
include Cisco, which has done the best job of identifying key vertical
market segments and then assembling partners in each key vertical;
Trapeze, which edges out its competitors with respect to resilience
and high availability; and Colubris, which offers the most compelling
802.11n value proposition when balancing features against the actual
cost of the products.

For this particular matrix, under "innovation," ABI Research
examined products' video handling, resilience and scalability, as well
as the companies' antenna offerings, and the benefits of their system
architectures.

Under "implementation," ABI Research scrutinized the following
criteria: channels and early deployments, the products' value
proposition, their add-on features, the breadth of the product range,
the firms' migration strategy, and their planning and management
tools.

To view a list of the "top ten" firms in this Vendor Matrix,
please visit 802.11n Vendor Matrix
(http://www.abiresearch.com/products/vendor_matrix/802.11n_Vendor_Matr
ix). Registration on the ABI Research website (free) is required.
Access to the rankings and profiles of all companies surveyed is
available to clients of ABI Research.

An in-depth analysis of this Vendor Matrix's results, as well as a
detailed look at the current 802.11n market, is contained in ABI
Research's new report, "IEEE 802.11n Update, Forecast and Vendor
Evaluation"
(http://www.abiresearch.com/products/market_research/IEEE_802.11n_Upda
te_Forecast_and_Vendor_Evaluation.)

This Vendor Matrix forms part of ABI Research's Wi-Fi Research
Service
(http://www.abiresearch.com/products/service/Wi-Fi_Research_Service).
For a list of all ABI Research Vendor Matrices, please visit The ABI
Research Vendor Matrix
(http://www.abiresearch.com/vendor_matrix_home.jsp).

ABI Research is a leading market research firm focused on the
impact of emerging technologies on global consumer and business
markets. Utilizing a unique blend of market intelligence, primary
research, and expert assessment from its worldwide team of industry
analysts, ABI Research assists hundreds of clients each year with
their strategic growth initiatives. For information, visit
www.abiresearch.com, or call +1.516.624.2500.

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