Axiz, a value-added distributor, introduces the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) highly affordable, AC-class OfficeConnect OC20 access points that provide excellent Wi-Fi coverage for small businesses.

Many businesses, particularly small businesses, don’t all have their own IT departments.

Axiz has recognised this gap in the market lying with SMB’s, and now offers all SMB’s an opportunity to experience a seamless Wi-Fi solution with an enterprise feel.

HPE has made it possible to set up networks quickly and easily using the OfficeConnect OC20 access points with a mobile app that’s easy to understand and use.

The Office Connect OC20 mobile app allows you to manage and setup the Wi-Fi remotely. So, whether you have to manage your device locally or if you have more than one office, you can do so on your mobile or on your laptop.

In addition to providing access at speeds of up to a full gigabit, up to eight OC20 access points can be set up to work together to deliver optimal signal strength throughout your premises.

The OfficeConnect Mobile App is available on all major mobile platforms; all you need to do is follow the prompts on the screen, and network access for your employees and restricted access for your guests can be provisioned in minutes.

Guest access is made even easier with what HPE calls a “captive portal”, which supports multiple guest authentication methods that include Facebook Wi-Fi social logins.

Ongoing maintenance and content filtering can be done via the app as well, making it a network solution for the app age.

Mounting brackets are also available for these access points for convenient deployment on walls and ceilings.

The key Office Connect OC20 features are as follows:

Fast Reliable Connectivity

The HPE OfficeConnect OC20 Dual Radio 802.11ac Access Point Series supports speeds up to 1.3 Gbps to easily handle your mobile devices and applications.

Smart Air software intelligently optimizes wireless coverage and performance and automatically connects you to the fastest access point for a superior user experience.

A captive portal offers easy guest onboarding using Facebook Wi-Fi.

Easy to Install, Simple to Manage

The HPE OfficeConnect Mobile OC20 Dual Radio 802.11ac Access Point Series mobile application offers a simple, intuitive and quick network set-up for non-technical users.

Centrally manage up to eight APs using clustering making ongoing network changes and maintenance a snap.

Simplify network maintenance and troubleshooting with a quick network health dashboard and monitor your network remotely, no matter where you might be.

Protect Your Business with Enhanced Security

The HPE OfficeConnect OC20 Dual Radio 802.11ac Access Point Series integrated Web content filtering provides comprehensive protection against on-line threats.

Keep your wireless network traffic safe with WPA2 and advanced encryption.

“One of the key benefits for SMB’s is that with Office Connect OC20 you can expect exceptional ease of use, allowing you  to focus on your core business functions,” says Brendan Tobin, HPE Aruba Category manager.

Office Connect OC20, allows you to ‘Plug and Play’ instead of ‘Plug and Pray’. What’s more is that the system is not just about SMBs, but you can plug this into your home system as well.

Axiz is the leading Hewlett Packard Enterprise distributor for both South Africa and SADC.

“The HPE business at Axiz is built around Compute, Storage, hyper convergence, services and HPE Aruba – including office Connect. We have invested significantly in technical skill across all verticals and are are very excited to take the HPE Office Connect range to market and believe that this will address a specific market with best of breed SME Office connect solution. Our channel has shown a lot of interest in this range of products and we’re gearing the business to support our partners in any opportunity that presents itself,” says Jim Holland, HPE Executive for Axiz.

For more information, visit the Axiz website.