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RUCKUS One Edge Services Delivery Platform — a hybrid cloud architecture that extends centralised cloud orchestration to the network edge, delivering low-latency performance, segmented security, and scalable services for MDUs, campuses, hotels, and enterprise environments.
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Contact UsThe rapid adoption of cloud computing is transforming industries while introducing critical challenges around application latency, security, and data privacy. In hospitality, guests expect real-time seamless experiences — from booking systems to in-room IoT services. In MDUs, residents demand reliable, low-latency access to smart home applications and entertainment. Educational institutions must guarantee uninterrupted access to cloud-based learning platforms. The traditional, centralised cloud model struggles to meet these high-performance demands, leading to lag, reduced service quality, and security risks.
The network edge has emerged as a strategic service delivery point for addressing these challenges. By processing data closer to its source, edge computing significantly reduces latency and ensures a faster, more responsive user experience. Edge services also strengthen security and privacy by keeping sensitive data within local environments, rather than transmitting it across vast networks to distant cloud data centres.
RUCKUS Edge is built on the RUCKUS One cloud platform and uses its Service Catalog to offer an easy to deploy, scalable, and flexible approach to services delivery. By combining cloud orchestration with an edge appliance as the local service delivery point, the solution provides centralised cloud control while maintaining performance and flexibility at the network edge.
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Hybrid Cloud: Edge Delivery / Cloud Orchestration
RUCKUS One offers organisations a single cloud-based platform to manage wired, wireless, and IoT networks together — streamlining operations and reducing on-premises infrastructure requirements. The cloud-based management platform simplifies network configuration, monitoring, and updates.
The edge appliance handles local breakout for performance optimisation. This hybrid approach delivers a cost-effective, scalable solution that meets the needs of dynamic distributed environments. The architecture ensures secure, high-performance network operations while lowering operational costs through automation and centralised management.
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9 Core CapabilitiesHybrid Cloud Management via RUCKUS One
Centrally managed via RUCKUS One — a hybrid cloud platform providing cloud-based orchestration. Network administrators across MDUs, education campuses, and hotels can manage, configure, and monitor networks at multiple locations through a single platform. Reduces the need for on-site management and enables centralised control at scale.
Edge Appliance for Local Breakout
The edge appliance serves as a local service delivery point handling traffic forwarding and breakout locally. In scenarios with high bandwidth needs — such as MDUs or college campuses — local breakout minimises latency by routing traffic directly at the edge rather than backhauling it to the cloud. Enables faster response times for video streaming, online gaming, and bandwidth-intensive applications.
VXLAN Tunneling for Network Segmentation
VXLAN tunnels create virtual Layer 2 networks over a Layer 3 infrastructure, enabling large-scale network segmentation. Particularly valuable in education environments where students, staff, contractors, and visitors each require separate, secure network segments. Ensures each group has its own isolated virtual network, improving security and data privacy.
Seamless Wi-Fi Roaming
Enables seamless Wi-Fi roaming across the network without interrupting user connections. In MDUs or higher-ed campuses, tenants or students move frequently with mobile devices. Ensures connections to critical services — video calls, streaming, smart home devices — remain uninterrupted as users move between access points.
Personal Identity Network (PIN)
Supports creation of Personal Identity Networks allowing users to have their own personalised network segments. Ideal for student housing or multi-tenant dwellings where users want to connect personal devices — smart TVs, gaming consoles, Wi-Fi speakers — across multiple access points. Each tenant can manage devices as if they had their own private network on shared infrastructure.
AI-Driven Automation and Analytics
The RUCKUS One platform leverages AI for network analytics, performance optimisation, and automated issue detection. Proactively detects performance bottlenecks or potential issues before they affect users. Reduces IT staff burden by automating routine tasks such as firmware updates and network optimisation.
Unified Wired and Wireless Management
Unified management of wired and wireless networks from a single dashboard. For property owners and IT teams in MDUs or university campuses, this eliminates the need for separate systems for each infrastructure type. Provides a holistic view of the network, making it easier to troubleshoot issues, manage resources, and streamline operations.
Redundant Edge Appliances and High Availability
Edge appliances can be deployed in a redundant cluster for failover protection and high availability. In mission-critical environments such as hospitals or large enterprises where network downtime is costly, redundant edge appliances ensure continuous service. If one device fails, another takes over without service interruption.
Cloud-Based Service Extensibility
The cloud-based platform extends services including network security, policy enforcement, and authentication across all connected devices. In multi-tenant or education settings, property managers and IT administrators can apply uniform security policies, monitor network usage, and enforce access controls across all tenants or students.
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RUCKUS Edge SD-LAN
A cloud-managed service designed to bring advanced network virtualisation and automation to the edge, leveraging the RUCKUS One service catalog. Deployed directly from the cloud onto edge appliances — enabling organisations to create highly tailored virtual overlay networks with just a few clicks, without the complexity of traditional networking setups.
Simple
Cloud-based management via web interface and mobile app. Fast deployment from the cloud with easy configuration accessible to non-expert users.
Reliable
Cluster failover provides high availability. System automatically transfers operations to a backup cluster on hardware or network failure, maintaining uninterrupted service.
Scalable
Cluster load balancing distributes workloads evenly across edge appliance devices. Scales from small networks to large multi-building campus environments efficiently.
Open Standards
Built on VXLAN over standard Ethernet and IP networks. Ensures compatibility with diverse hardware and software ecosystems, preventing vendor lock-in.
Flexible
SD-LAN overlays on demand. Overlay Networks can be tailored per user, application, or use case — providing dynamic resource allocation and customised services.
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Why RUCKUS Edge
Simplified Deployment & Management
Centralised cloud management and edge appliance as a single service delivery point. Automates tasks through a web interface and mobile app, lowering operational complexity.
Scalability & Flexibility
Scales to address the needs of any organisation size. Multiple edge appliances can be clustered to load balance and distribute workloads across multiple devices.
Improved Security & Privacy
VXLANs allow for isolated virtual network segments, ensuring different user groups have secure, isolated access to network resources.
Reduced Latency & Faster Data Transmission
Local breakout at the edge appliance improves performance as traffic is processed closer to the user.
Pay-as-You-Go Model
Cloud services offer flexible, subscription-based pricing, allowing organisations to pay only for what they use, reducing total cost of ownership.
High Availability & Reliability
Redundant, clustered edge appliances can be deployed for critical sites to ensure network resilience and prevent downtime.
AI-Driven Assurance & Insights
RUCKUS One leverages AI to deliver network assurance, enabling IT administrators to detect and resolve incidents before they become service-affecting.
Converged IT & OT Management
The hybrid cloud platform allows management of wired, wireless LAN, and IoT networks together — offering seamless integration and reducing operational silos.
Open APIs for Integration
RUCKUS One offers open APIs for integration with third-party systems and services, enabling better customisation and adaptability to organisational needs.
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