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8/22/2019 Cloud4Wi - Solution Brief
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The cloud as service
Powered byWiTe
For next generation managed Wi-Fi hotspot
services
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Wi-Fi hotspots are the first alternative to mobile
networks enabling low/medium-end managed servicesproviders [1] to deliver value added services to end-users
Wi-Fi is a possible answer to data off-load due to the increasing
demand of mobile data services. Thus, mobile operators either couldroll-out their own Wi-Fi network or could benefit from Wi-Fi networks
deployed by managed services providers.
The penetration of smartphones, tablets and
laptops is very high and Wi-Fi represents the favoritetechnology for data connections
Market opportunities
[1] Low/medium-end managed services providers include ISP/WISP, CLEC, system integrators, IT and web companies
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Market trends
Number of hotspots
(public and private)
+88%2011-2015
Data traffic source
Source: Informa Telcoms and Media
36%
48%
10%
651.8 Milion x12(2016)
Streaming/
on-demand
Download
71%(2016)
Traffic Type Now
Source: Cisco Global Mobile Data Trafic For
Source: Cisco Global Mobile Data Trafic Forecast
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MonetizingWi-Fi hotspots
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What it is
Acloud as service enabling
next generation managedWi-Fi
hotspot services
Not only offering Internet access, but
also providinggeo web appsand
active contentsthrough the splashportal 2.0, as well as creating new
revenue streams thanks to the
under-the-top approach
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Target market
Managed Services Provide
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Quick view
New media channelNot just a login box but a newgeneration login portal
Web appsEnhancing end-users experience,as well as providing effectivetools to Wi-Fi hotspots
Vendor agnostic approachSupport for various vendors(access and service devices, aswell as firmware)
Public or private clouddelivery
Hosted in the cloud infrastructuof Amazon Web Services, but delivered in a private data cen
Cloud managementManaging Wi-Fi hotspot servicat each level thanks to an intu
control panel
Multi-level chain and policyvirtualization
Enabling different players tomanage their Wi-Fi hotspotservices through a tree basedhierarchical approach
Carrier-class engineBased on a carrier-class acceand service managementplatform (WROP|ASM)
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Managed hotspot services
Each Tenant can create and manage his own WArea, defining service plans, splash portal and we
apps
Each WiFi Area Ownercan manage splash
portalcontents, use web apps for promotor marketing purposes, as well as customize his
own service model
Cloud4Wi adopts a multi-level approach, enablingdifferent players to deliver managed Wi-Fi hotspot services
based on a tree-based hierarchical enforcement
The Managed Services Provider (MSallows Tenants to provide Wi-Fi hotspot services,
managing service options from the top or enabling
Tenants to self-manage them
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Operational scenario
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A sample: university campus
Campus of the
University of Pisa
Managed Services Provider
Engineering
SchoolMedical
School
Law
School
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Tenant
http://splashportal.com
University of
Pisa
http://splashportal.com
University of
Pisa
http://splashportal.com
University of
Pisa
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Service management
Management ofservice profilesand pricing plans
Optimized usage on
tabletsandsmartphones
Provisioning of users
Real time monitoring ofonline users
Management ofactivecontents and web apps
Statistics and Reports aboutusers and network activities
Hotspotnetworkmanagement
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Splash portal 2.0 as a media channel
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The splash portal provides a feature-rich, easy-to-customize multimediamedia channelbetween end-users and Wi-Fi hotspots
The login page is not just a login
box
but it becomes a real portal
Internet access
Web appsActive contents
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Market place for web apps
A wide set of web appsPress areaHotspot finderAround youGeo-advertising
Direct marketing
Open environmentThanks to SDK third parties can host and publishtheir own web apps
Cloud4Wi is the market place for web apps, able to enhance theexperience of end-users and provide effective tools to Wi-Fi hotspots
wSurveyCouponingInstant winClick analysis
Social login
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How to easily customize contents
The contents of the splash portal can be easily
modified and managed by means of an intuitive
Content Management System(CMS) integrated in the Control Panel
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Multi-level CMS management
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Responsive template
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Enhanced experience and usability on each type of terminal
tablets / laptops / smartphones
Thanks to the responsive technique, only one templatehas to be managed!
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Functional architecture
Wireless
Controller
Standalone
Hotspot
Access Network
Splash
Portal
Control
Panel
L3Internet connection
Management Data
Core Network and
Service Center
Internet
WiFi Area
WiFi Area
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On premise
PublicCloud
Private Cloud
Access Network(Hotspot Standalone / Hotspot with Wireless Controller)
Delivery in the public or private cloud
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Benefits of the public cloud
Reliable and Secure
Cloud4Wi is based on Amazon EC2 WebService, with 99.99% uptime SLA
Regular automatic data backup. No user traff
passes through the cloud!
Certifications and Accreditations (HIPAA / PC
SOC 1/SSAE 16/ISAE 3402 )
Ready from the
beginningTo avoid local HW installation,
configuration and maintenance
To be ready in few steps
Requirements?
None,Just an Internet Connection
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Vendor agnostic
Interoperability with the most popular vendors
(access and network devices, as well as firmware)
WiTech Professional Services:
Integration and interoperability tests
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A carrier class engine
AAA
Subscriber management
Self-care
Pricing plan and rating
Service profiles and QoS
Policy function
WROP|ASM functionalities
Log server and tracking
Administration web portal
Secure access (802.1x)
API for an easy integratio
Support for 802.11u
Zone management
Charting
Billing and mediation
Reporting
Management of business partners
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Access service control
Free-of-charge and pay-per-useservice
Time-limited and traffic-limited services
One-shot and recurring services
Restricted access through PIN
Online payment or manual transactions
Credentials sent via SMS
Self-care capabilities
Management ofQoS
Management offederated networks0
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Self-care capabilities
The end-user has the possibility to manage
his services and account directlythrough a custom area in the splash portal
Change of credentials, management of active
services, purchase of new services, recharge
and flexible management of credit, on-linepayments, report, check of payments and bill
Thanks to APIs, it is possible to create
customUser Portal, which can beintegrated with external portals and
existing IT systems
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References
Leading managed service for Wi-Fi hotspots in the Italian market
Morethan 15,000 Wi-Fi hotspots deployed
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WiTech S
Polo Tecnologico di Navacch
Via Giuntini 25, int.
56023 Cascina (PIS
Tel: +39 050 775 0Fax: +39 050 75 47
E-mail: info@witech
www.witech
Thank you!
For more information about the products and
our applications please visit us at
www.cloud4wi.com
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