”We can commission, scale, decommission and re-purpose components, without a forklift update to our branch networking equipment," says Bennett. "This allows us to better manage our budgets and also permits deploying and managing branches effectively with a very lean IT team."

Benefiting from Aruba Central and AIOps

Branch implementations and management are accomplished using Central for streamlined operations, such as zero-touch provisioning, and Aruba AIOps for network self-optimization. This includes Aruba's unique AIOps approach, which preempts network problems by combining network and user-centric data with machine learning and anonymous data gathered from millions of devices throughout its worldwide customer base.

”We're excited about using the full breadth of Central, including the analytics and monitoring supplied by Aruba's AIOps capabilities," Bennett says.

LTE Gateways to deliver 60% telecommunications savings

有助于敏捷和节省的是Matrix的新型LTE网关，使用中央配置和管理，允许使用最具成本效益的可用电信连接，例如本地互联网服务。

另外，LTE网关降低了与蜂窝相关的硬件成本。“如果蜂窝是最好的连接选项，我们不再需要LTE调制解调器，因为每个Aruba分支网关都包括双载波SIM支持，”Bennett说。

以前，分支部署复杂且不灵活，导致成本更高。例如，通常需要电信连接的大型项目站点的网络设备将在较小的站点重新部署电信连接。“在这些情况下，我们必须为较小的网站购买一个多年的MPLS合同，以支持重新部署的设备，这是不可接受的，”Bennett说。

一旦矩阵完全将其所有地点转化为Aruba，该公司估计它将将电信成本削减了60％，同时实现了更快的电路输送和提升访问速度。

Enhanced and Unified Security with a Robust Zero-Trust Approach

Matrix is also enhancing and unifying security by adopting zero-trust capabilities that include a combination of Aruba solutions.

”Our new network contributes to a series of cybersecurity initiatives we're pursuing," Bennett says.

通过中央的第三方整合实现了安全和生产力目标

作为零信任强制执行的革命，矩阵的新网关将分支机构内的所有流量转发到防火墙的深度数据包检查（DPI）的网关。

在矩阵的情况下，它的长期防火墙合作伙伴是Zscaler.。由于Aruba与Zscaler等应用程序如此紧密地集成，因此IT人员只需使用中央的下拉菜单即可迅速配置合作伙伴解决方案。

”阿鲁巴's advanced Zscaler integration allowed us to move forward swiftly without the need for new firewalls or added VPN concentrators," says Bennett.

Dynamic Segmentation helps secure endpoints while reducing complexity

Matrix还赞赏Aruba的动态分割功能，用于将众多VLAN减少到单个VLAN部署。

This reduces networking complexity, adds the ability to dynamically route traffic, and permits isolating endpoints – whether laptops or facility access controls – while also stopping any malicious activity.

Combining Aruba ClearPass with Microsoft Intune rounds out the security picture

To further increase security, Matrix establishes and manages enterprise-wide user and device policies within ClearPass. In turn, ClearPass smoothly integrates with Matrix's endpoint managerMicrosoft Intune。

”Combining ClearPass with Intune not only improves security, it also smooths device procurement and onboarding," Bennett says. "It permits shipping corporate-issued devices directly to a project site, where users securely connect them with a few clicks."

智能，可编程有线网络与Aruba CX来自核心到Edge

从有线网络角度来看，矩阵正在利用Aruba CX交换机平台来简化和现代化。由AOS-CX以AOS-CX为中心，完全可编程操作系统提供支持，该平台提供易于使用的配置工具和Aruba网络分析引擎（NAE），用于实时监控和快速故障排除。

该解决方案包括在矩阵的两个地理上分散的数据中心的每个CX 6400核心开关，提供可扩展，非阻塞性​​能脊柱叶建筑和EVPN-VXLAN fabricthat supports speeds of up to 100GbE and multi-gigabit Ethernet.

对于访问和聚合图层，Matrix的CX 6300M交换机提供内置的高速上行链路和现场可更换的热插拔组件，用于非中断高可用性。

”In addition to offering considerable operational benefits, Aruba's CX Switches have a lower price per port than our legacy solution, Bennett says.

User Experience Insight for AI-powered awareness

由于其依赖于Microsoft团队，Office 365和其他云交付的劳动力和客户交互的云，矩阵也部署了Aruba的用户体验Insight（UXI）传感器，该传感器连续监视来自用户和设备透视图的网络连接。

”UXI enables us to understand local user and device experiences from a centralized dashboard," says Bennett. "We can identify the root cause, whether its Internet connectivity, DHCP, DNS, a gateway, a switch or an AP."

”This ensures we can trace problems to their source as well as build performance benchmarks to proactively identify potential issues," he adds.

Seamlessly Collaborating across Corporate, Branch and Remote Locations

如今，矩阵值验证的网络基础架构支持其微软团队驱动的环境。“多年来，我们使用我们的遗留网络和网络会议解决方案进行了日常的音频和视频质量问题，”Bennett说。“但是，我们缺乏识别和解决问题的适当工具。”

Now, that's all changed. With this new infrastructure at Matrix, Bennett says Teams has operated exceptionally well for all employees, whether they're in the office, remain working from home, or are at project location.

”In fact, our corporate network operates so smoothly and requires little IT attention, enabling us to concentrate on deploying our branch locations and completing other business-critical initiatives," he adds.

Evaluating RAPs for micro sites and WFH

Moving forward, Matrix will continue evaluating Aruba innovations, such as how远程接入点（RAP）could facilitate ongoing WFH or more effectively serve small project sites.

Aruba Raps保持持久的VPN连接，具有相同的安全流量路由和策略实施，如物理网络，同时提供远程和微网站员工即插即用无线和有线体验。

核心值对齐

Regardless of the solution or innovation at hand, the strong partnership developed between Matrix and Aruba ensures the company will have access to the latest developments.

“阿鲁巴已经努力了解我们的业务，并通过这样做，通过非常迅速实现伙伴地位，”贝内特说。“如果我们的代表觉得有一些我们应该考虑的东西，我们将会倾听。”

更重要的是，贝内特团队对阿鲁巴的企业支持模式感到满意，包括专家工程师和当地零部件仓库，他们的遗留解决方案缺乏。

”Most importantly, we've experienced a level of integrity and customer focus from Aruba that is well-aligned with our company's own culture and core values," he continues. "We certainly value that."