RUCKUS Networks Marks Tenth Year in Collaboration with the City of San José as It Builds Smart City
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From a telecommunications standpoint, the integration of RUCKUS Networks technology into San José's infrastructure represents a significant upgrade in wireless connectivity. The deployment of more than 900 medium-density and high-density access points (APs) is a substantial investment in public Wi-Fi infrastructure, indicating a trend towards cities recognizing the importance of ubiquitous internet access.
Medium-density APs are typically designed for environments with a moderate number of devices, while high-density APs can handle a larger number of simultaneous connections, which is essential for areas like schools and convention centers. The use of RUCKUS SmartZone™ controllers and RUCKUS AI™ suggests an emphasis on network management and optimization, which is crucial for maintaining service quality in high-traffic areas.
Such advancements not only enhance the user experience but also have the potential to drive economic growth by attracting businesses and events that rely on high-quality connectivity. Moreover, the project's focus on closing the 'Homework Gap' by extending Wi-Fi to students in need demonstrates a commitment to social equity, which can have long-term positive effects on the community's educational outcomes and workforce readiness.
Extending Wi-Fi access to students who lack broadband at home addresses a critical barrier to education equality known as the 'Homework Gap.' This initiative by the East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) and the City of San José showcases a proactive approach to leveraging technology in education.
By providing reliable internet access, students can more effectively engage with digital curricula, which has become increasingly important in modern education. The use of RUCKUS AI™ for network optimization is particularly relevant in an educational setting, where network demands can fluctuate significantly throughout the day. AI-driven solutions can dynamically allocate resources to ensure consistent connectivity, which is crucial for applications like video streaming and online assessments that require stable internet performance.
The long-term benefits of such programs go beyond immediate academic performance. They also contribute to leveling the playing field for students from low-income families, potentially leading to broader socioeconomic improvements within the community.
The City of San José's deployment of an outdoor network to support local businesses and encourage downtown commerce illustrates a strategic use of technology to stimulate urban development. By utilizing existing infrastructure like streetlight poles and city buildings to mount RUCKUS APs, San José is demonstrating an efficient approach to urban technology integration.
Networks that support terabytes of data and thousands of users are indicative of a robust system capable of handling significant digital traffic, which is essential for modern cities. This infrastructure not only benefits residents and visitors but also serves as a draw for businesses seeking a technologically advanced environment. Moreover, the generation of additional revenue for city services through this network indicates a sustainable model that could be replicated in other municipalities looking to enhance connectivity and economic vitality.
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“San José’s potential is limitless,” said Matt Mahan, Mayor, City of San José. “As the heart of Silicon Valley, we have a unique opportunity and a profound responsibility to harness technology to solve some of our biggest challenges. By collaborating with RUCKUS Networks, we are at the forefront of AI-driven Wi-Fi technology—which is helping us embrace a future where AI enhances connectivity and benefits all our residents.”
Commerce, transportation and community are a few of the elements that contribute to the positive growth of a city, and all require robust wireless connectivity. Today, thanks to several smart city projects, San José residents are never far away from the RUCKUS® technology that connects thousands of people at its schools, convention center, airport and throughout the community.
Closing the “Homework Gap”
With a third of students at the city’s East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) unable to access broadband connectivity to do homework, school leaders were determined to close this homework gap. Using a
Today, thousands of low-income students can fully participate in ESUHSD’s digital curriculum. The school and the city have also expanded the program to seven additional high school attendance areas. Altogether, the city deployed more than 900 medium-density APs and an almost equal number of high-density APs throughout school grounds and surrounding neighborhoods.
Community Connectivity
Following the success of the ESUHSD project, the city launched an outdoor network to revitalize businesses and encourage people to visit downtown retailers and restaurants. Part of this effort involved deploying a Wi-Fi network using streetlight poles, traffic lights and city building rooftops for mounting RUCKUS APs. Proactive network optimization and troubleshooting with RUCKUS AI has ensured an uninterrupted Wi-Fi experience for all. Now, this network supports terabytes of data traffic and tens of thousands of community users and generates additional revenue for city services.
Upgrading Wi-Fi for Conventions
Due to increasing demands on Wi-Fi performance for high-density events at the McEnery Convention Center, exhibitors and attendees once complained about slow, spotty Wi-Fi service, but they now enjoy shared or dedicated bandwidth of up to one Gbps after the city installed 277 RUCKUS indoor and outdoor APs, 84 RUCKUS ICX® switches, a RUCKUS SmartZone controller and RUCKUS AI. Following this deployment, the center hosted a large gaming convention with 5,000 gamers streaming from a 10,000 square foot room. RUCKUS AI, with advanced AI and machine learning algorithms, has been instrumental in delivering a world-class connectivity experience for exhibitors and attendees at the center, despite continuously changing network conditions, applications and devices in use, and user behaviors.
With high-capacity, reliable Wi-Fi backed by a state-of-the-art wired network, the convention center now provides industry-leading technology to management, exhibitors, and attendees. Moreover, by expanding Wi-Fi coverage throughout adjacent hotels, the City of San José achieved its goal of providing a single, ubiquitous network for the whole area. Following the RUCKUS deployment, the convention center increased technology revenue more than 1,
Airport Wi-Fi Service
Thanks to an upgrade to RUCKUS Wi-Fi equipment, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) boasts one of the fastest airport Wi-Fi networks in the
The airport is outfitted with 189 RUCKUS Wi-Fi 6 indoor and outdoor APs and a RUCKUS SmartZone controller deployed in the cloud for managing the APs. The centrally-managed wired and wireless network with RUCKUS AI provides critical metrics for SJC to make informed operational decisions and ensure high service levels.
“The long-standing collaboration between RUCKUS Networks and the City of San José is a great showcase of our expertise in purpose-driven network infrastructure,” stated Bart Giordano, SVP and president, Networking, Intelligent Cellular and Security Solutions, CommScope. “The use of our AI-driven solutions at ESUHSD, the McEnery Convention Center, SJC and for the Access SJ Downtown project emphasizes the positive impact of RUCKUS solutions on San José’s smart city plans. We are proud that SJC was recently ranked as fastest airport Wi-Fi in the
“Lead and never follow is a great representation of how the City of San José operates,” added Al Brown, CEO of SmartWAVE. “Their vision for service and safety to the community is unmatched in the market, and that’s a testament to their city leaders. At SmartWAVE, working with RUCKUS Networks, we’re appreciative of the opportunity to move their vision to reality using innovative technology solutions. The future is bright in San José and we’re thankful to be a part of it.”
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