Blending into infrastructure
Deploying municipal Wi-Fi requires overcoming complex logistics, like securing permissions, power and data backhaul, while keeping hardware and cabling discreet to preserve city aesthetics. RUCKUS addresses these challenges by integrating directly into existing city assets. These are done through discreet design through access points with internal antennas enclosed in customisable enclosures that blend seamlessly into urban surroundings and tap into pre-existing power sources and connectivity pathways.
“ Cities need to ask what assets they own to mount network hardware,” Bart says.“ Utility poles belong to utility companies, but cities own streetlights, which conveniently provide pre-existing power and managed connectivity.”
RUCKUS provides flexible solutions to power access points depending on AC / DC power, voltage levels and flexibility in terms of connectivity. This integrated approach enables cities to launch robust public networks without cluttering public spaces with intrusive hardware.
The network as a smart city engine
Smart cities are increasingly leveraging AI to analyse real-time data from city infrastructure, creating a need for more efficient edge processing and network performance. RUCKUS enables this shift through RUCKUS One, an AI-driven cloud management platform. By automatically detecting anomalies, triaging issues and initiating remote remediation, RUCKUS AI reduces the operational burden on IT teams, ensuring city systems stay online without requiring constant physical maintenance.
“ With cloud management, engineers don’ t need to be on the street to fix problems,” Bart says.“ Rather than spending money rolling out trucks to troubleshoot issues in the field, we can now manage networks remotely and automatically resolve problems using RUCKUS One.”
Through flexible hardware integration and AI-driven network operations, RUCKUS provides cities like Mesa with a scalable digital foundation, connecting communities and powering smart infrastructure for the future.