iPass Inc.  Managed Network Services (MNS), a leading enterprise, Wi-Fi and high-speed wide area networking (WAN) platform provider, has entered into a partnership with Aerohive Networks, the leader in controller-less Wi-Fi and cloud-enabled enterprise networking. To enable enable iPass Managed Network Services to bundle the Aerohive Wi-Fi technology into a turnkey, fully managed solution for enterprise customers.

Aerohive’s Cloud Service Platform technology allows iPass MNS to quickly deploy and manage enterprise Wireless LANs (WLANs) without the complexity of servers or controllers at every customer location. This unique cloud-enabled networking architecture provides flexibility and scale for organizations, eliminating the need to make capital investments in additional hardware and software.

“We chose iPass MNS to be our first Managed Service Provider (MSP) due to their extensive networking expertise and experience. We are excited about this partnership, particularly the added deployment and management expertise that this team will bring to enterprises seeking to leverage the benefits of our industry leading Wi-Fi technology,” said Bill Hoppin, VP of business development, Aerohive. 

Aerohive’s award-winning technology brings together all of the enterprise-class features, as well as the management, mobility and security needed by organizations of all sizes today. Their cloud-enabled, distributed Wi-Fi and routing solutions deliver the functionality and performance required in the enterprise – without the cost and complexity of a controller-based solution.

 “As a result of this new partnership, iPass is uniquely positioned to meet all of these needs by bringing our technology, expertise and experience to bear for our customers," said Chris Linden, VP & general manager, iPass MNS.