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Aruba Networks Certifies Compatibility of Panasonic Toughbook(R) Computers Targeted at Industrial and Other Harsh Environments

Posted on: Monday, 4 February 2008, 09:00 CST

Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN), a global leader in wireless LANs and secure unified mobility solutions, and Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook(R) computers, today announced that Aruba has issued a Compatible Partner interoperability rating to the Toughbook line of Wi-Fi enabled mobile devices. This rating provides assurance to integrators and end users that the products have been tested to work well together.

"Rugged Panasonic Toughbook computers are designed to meet a wide range of industrial and defense requirements, under very harsh conditions, but their wireless connectivity is only as good and secure as the networks to which they are connected," said Kyp Walls, director, product management, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "Aruba's new AP-85 industrial access point family is targeted squarely at the markets our rugged computing products serve and exemplifies the value propositions we espouse. It is for these reasons that we wanted to test for interoperability with their secure, self-optimizing wireless networks, and the Compatible rating demonstrates our commitment to delivering a trouble-free user experience."

Aruba's new AP-85 Dual-Radio Outdoor Access Point family incorporates unique radio, packaging, and operational capabilities optimized for industrial environments. Featuring dual, high-power radios, a robust weather- and airborne contaminate-proof enclosure, explosive environment ATEX Zone 2 safety rated design, and a mesh mode for wire-free operation, the AP-85 is ideal for addressing difficult installation scenarios in both indoor and outdoor locations. These features facilitate fast deployment without the services of highly skilled technicians.

Aruba launched its interoperability testing program in mid-2007 to enhance the out-of-box deployment experience of integrators and end users. Pre-testing helps avoid situations in which incompatibilities, bugs, or software instability results in erratic device or network behavior.

"The objective of our interoperability testing program is to mitigate risk and simplify network integration," said Vijay Raman, Aruba's head of technical marketing. "Device manufacturers spend considerable effort enhancing the utility of their products, and many features depend on the availability of a secure wireless LAN. Panasonic's reputation for delivering and supporting reliable wireless computing is a natural combination with our new AP-85, and we want to ensure that resellers have a good installation experience by minimizing the time and effort required to set-up and maintain the network connection."

For additional information about interoperable products and Aruba's partner programs please go to http://www.arubanetworks.com/partners/existing_solution_partners.php.

About Aruba Networks

People move. Networks must follow. Aruba securely delivers networks to users, wherever they work or roam. Our unified mobility solutions include Wi-Fi networks, identity-based security, remote access and cellular services, and centralized network management to enable the Follow-Me Enterprise that moves in lock-step with users:

 --  Follow-Me Connectivity: 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi networks ensure that users     are always within reach of mission-critical information;      --  Follow-Me Security: Identity-based security assigns access policies to     users, enforcing those policies whenever and wherever a network is     accessed;      --  Follow-Me Applications: Remote access solutions and cellular network     integration ensure uninterrupted access to applications as users move.      

The cost, convenience, and security benefits of our unified mobility solutions are fundamentally changing how and where we work. Listed on the NASDAQ and Russell 2000(R) Index, Aruba is based in Sunnyvale, California, and has operations throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions. To learn more, visit Aruba at http://www.arubanetworks.com.

About Panasonic Computer Solutions Company

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company empowers the mobile workforce. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC). Panasonic has delivered reliable, durable mobile solutions through its Toughbook(R) line of notebook computers for fifteen years and has expanded the boundaries of wireless communications technology through a broad portfolio of products, ranging from fully rugged, industrial strength notebook computers and tablet PCs to business-rugged thin-and-light and ultraportable notebooks. A core manufacturer, Matsushita and its subsidiaries control the entire process of design, manufacture, quality assurance, service and support. As a result, Panasonic Toughbooks are known for having the lowest failure rates in the industry. Government, industrial, and commercial users -- from Fortune 1,000 companies to small businesses -- rely on solutions from Panasonic, wherever their work takes them.

All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic's full line of notebook PCs for the mobile professional can be obtained by calling 800-662-3537 or at http://www.panasonic.com/toughbook.

Copyright 2008 Aruba Networks, Inc. Aruba Networks, The All Wireless Workplace Is Now Open For Business, People Move. Networks Must Follow., RFProtect, Bluescanner, The Mobile Edge Company and Mobile Edge Architecture are trademarks of Aruba Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 Media Contacts Michael Tennefoss Aruba Networks, Inc. +1-408-754-8034 mtennefoss@arubanetworks.com  Jay Nichols Sterling Communications, Inc. +1-415-392-2300 jnichols@sterlingpr.com  Jenni Hart Cohn & Wolfe for Panasonic Computer Solutions Company +1-415-365-8537 Jenni_Hart@sfo.cohnwolfe.comToughbook-PRTeam@cohnwolfe.com

SOURCE: Aruba Networks, Inc.

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