Cambium Networks has purchased Xirrus Wi-Fi products and cloud services from Riverbed Technology, further adding a rich set of new services and customer experience to its portfolio. The Xirrus Wi-Fi Networks and Cloud Services will enhance and accelerate Cambium Networks existing Network Service Application (NSA) capabilities with its high performance enterprise Wi-Fi access points and subscription services, including XMS Cloud Management, Easy Pass Access, Application Control, Xirrus Positioning System (XPS), and MSP Command Center.

“Wireless is the technology of choice for connecting people, places and things; we are very pleased to fortify the Cambium Networks enterprise team with the talented Xirrus team.  The Xirrus team brings a history of innovation and deep experience in high-performance Wi-Fi development, scalable cloud services, high-density customer deployments, advanced network analytics, and cloud subscription services to Cambium Networks.  We are equally pleased to welcome Xirrus’ worldwide customers and channel partners to the Cambium Networks community and look forward to building our relationship with both,” said Atul Bhatnagar, President and CEO of Cambium Networks.  

The current Cambium Networks’ Wi-Fi portfolio - managed service providers, a choice of technologies in Cambium Networks’ wireless fabric portfolio of connectivity solutions – has expanded significantly by Xirrus’ additional offerings to various distributed enterprise - education, government, hospitality, and public venue customers. In coming weeks, Xirrus solutions will be made available through existing Cambium Networks Connected Partners, as of now, it will remain available through existing Xirrus resellers.

Furthermore, speaking about the Cambium Networks purchase of Xirrus Wi-Fi products and cloud services,   Bruce Miller, Cambium Networks’ new Vice President, Enterprise Marketing, formerly with Xirrus and Riverbed Technology said, “The Xirrus team is excited to be joining an organization dedicated and committed to wireless networking. Xirrus’ extensive enterprise experience and advance development will substantially contribute to the delivery of differentiated solutions by Cambium Networks as enterprises and service providers globally transition from 802.11ac to 802.11ax, otherwise known as Wi-Fi 6, Xirrus’ global customer base and partner community will benefit from the broad and highly complementary portfolio of Cambium Networks wireless networking solutions.”