Aerohive's Cloud Management Platform, Hivemanager NG Now Also Available On-Premises

Aerohive’s HiveManager Offers a Unified Wired and Wireless Network Management Architecture with a Choice of Deployment Options

Aerohive Networks recently announced the on-premises release of HiveManager Next Generation (HiveManager NG) and the addition of several new features for troubleshooting, reporting, monitoring, backup, and feedback. HiveManager NG is Aerohive’s enterprise-class, cloud-enabled network management solution.

With HiveManager NG Virtual Appliance, customers are now able to simplify the planning, configuration, and management of their networks with the same ease of use that’s available with HiveManager NG in the cloud. HiveManager NG also offers the flexibility to change deployment method should a customer’s needs change.

News Facts

• Organizations today are leveraging mobile technologies to engage their customers, collaborate internally, and ultimately improve performance. To use these technologies, enterprises need a simple, scalable, and secure Wi-Fi infrastructure. As such, organizations are turning to cloud-managed networks, which are easy-to-manage and can be accessed, controlled, and managed from anywhere in the world.
• Aerohive has broadened the deployment options for HiveManager NG, an enterprise-class, cloud-enabled network management solution, to include both public cloud and on-premises deployment. HiveManager NG Virtual Appliance, the on-premises option, has been added to enable customers to choose the deployment that’s right for them. Now customers can deploy networks with on-premises management that has the ease of management and functionality of a cloud solution. In addition, customers will be able to change deployment methods as their needs change.
• Aerohive also added new features to the HiveManager NG product portfolio to offer its customers even more network control and visibility. New features include:

  • Enhanced reporting, with the ability to share reports with an HTML link that can be accessed from any device

  • Enriched Helpdesk Troubleshooting, with role-based access control and guided troubleshooting tips

  • Updated security, with added rogue AP and client visibility

Pricing and Availability

• HiveManager NG in the cloud is available today and can be purchased with 1-, 3-, or 5-year subscription terms., 1-year plans start at $95 per access point, with pricing varying by access point model.
• HiveManager NG Virtual Appliance is also available today. It will require the purchase of 1, 3, or 5 year support contracts, a perpetual license fee per Access Point, and a 1-, 3-, or 5-year support contract per access point.

Comments
“Aerohive is continuing to lead the industry with this newest HiveManager NG deployment option,” said David Greene, chief marketing officer, Aerohive. “By offering public and on-premises solutions, we put the power into the hands of the customer to choose the deployment method that works for their situation. Regardless of public or on-premises management, organizations are now able to have the same simple, secure, and scalable wireless solution.”

"By offering an on-premises version of HiveManager NG in addition to the cloud-based version, Aerohive gives customers a choice in deployment models that best fit their needs,” said Matthias Machowinski, research director, IHS. "As an added bonus, Aerohive’s flexible licensing model allows customers to change as their needs evolve."

About Aerohive Networks
Aerohive enables our customers to simply and confidently connect to the information, applications, and insights they need to thrive. Our simple, scalable, and secure platform delivers mobility without limitations. For our over 22,000 customers worldwide, every access point is a starting point. Aerohive was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. For more information, visit http://www.aerohive.com.