What if we stay with Wing for now?
That’s Fine – this is a good answer for many.
Nothing will stop working on any specific date. WiNG will continue to operate for as long as it is needed.
Time is required to plan, budget and consider all of the risks, and this End-Of-Sale announcement is just the initial stage.
Toranet are best placed to help with these steps, as we have done for other customers.
Why migrate to XIQ instead of another brand?
Changing to a different manufacturer means a complete system replacement (big-bang approach), which will involve a number of negative aspects, such as:
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All hardware will be replaced in one event
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This will involve significant downtime & loss of productivity
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It will also pose significant risk for clients, coverage, connections, roaming, reliability
In contrast, migrating to XIQ can be done in multiple stages, proving coverage, connectivity, reliability etc before migrating – as a bite-sized or piece-meal conversion. This can also help with budgetary constraints.
What about WiFi-6 / 6E or later?
WiFi-6 / 6E access points are available and fully supported under WiNG currently and will be for as long as necessary.
These are equally supported in XIQ so no need to replace them after migrating to XIQ.
How do I migrate to XIQ?
That’s a big question, and is going to be different for every customer.
The overall process will be similar for most, and Extreme have made it possible to minimise the risks but there are a host of details to be considered, and expertise and experience are vital to ensuring a good result.
Toranet are here to help with that – a conversation won’t cost you anything.
Why are Toranet different?
Toranet have developed proven strategies to enable complete migration with minimal risk:
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Multiple steps to fit with inter-shift breaks & minimise downtime
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Complete and full interaction with existing systems
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Rollback capabilities for diagnostics in case of issues
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Full support of existing and new clients
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In-depth knowledge & experience for high quality engineering support
We have already used these strategies successfully, and we can help with yours.
What do Toranet do?
Toranet are a trusted partner of Extreme Networks, having worked with Motorola and Zebra on the WiNG wireless solutions for a number of years.
Toranet has been the partner of choice for each of these vendors when recommending our expertise to end-user clients.
The Toranet value proposition is to advise on best practices, to understand the customer requirements, and deliver a secure wired/wireless estate which will meet or exceed these requirements with a keen understanding of budgetary constraints.
This applies equally to supporting your WiNG deployment as well as migrating WiNG to XIQ over a suitable period of time.
Toranet Services:
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Expert Support: Keep your WiNG controllers running smoothly with our troubleshooting, configuration, and maintenance services.
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Extended Maintenance: Hardware and software support, including updates and security patches.
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Migration Planning: Detailed plans for a smooth transition to future-proof alternatives.
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Upgrade Services: Minimal disruption upgrades with integration, and support.
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Consultation: Optimise your current deployment and prepare for future upgrades.
Why Choose Toranet ?
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Reliability: Even though WiNG is EOS, it is not obsolete. Our support services guarantee that your wireless network remains reliable and fully operational, minimising downtime and maximising productivity.
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Cost Efficiency: Extend the life of your current equipment.
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Expertise: Access to highly trained professionals.
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Seamless Transition: Smooth migration to new platform.
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Future-Proofing: Prepare for evolving technology trends.
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Peace of Mind: Focus on your core business.