IOT: Powering the gaming sector

Gaming powered by HPE Aruba Networking

When it comes to online gaming, the difference between winning and losing could come down to slow and unreliable network connections and ill-timed glitches. So, how can the gaming industry enable players to up their game?

The answer, of course, lies in fast, stable connectivity powered by the Internet of Things and Instant On network stack of AP25 and 1960 switches. With faster Wi-Fi speed, greater capacity, and reduced latency, these switches deliver a power-packed punch for avid professional and recreational gamers.

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IO 1960 switches
Seamless connectivity, fast, lag-free high definition video streaming

Smart Mesh Technology -
Extended coverage

Enhanced security measure

Real-time performance – tracking of players

IO AP25 –
Faster wi-fi speed, greater capacity, reduces latency.

Enhanced realism

Realistic gamification

Target wake time – Reduces power consumption

ClearPass

HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass is a policy management platform that many businesses are implementing to effortlessly onboard new devices, grant varying access levels, and keep their networks secure.

AOS-CX

HPE Aruba Networking’s next-gen CX switching portfolio is purpose-built for today’s digital world, offering simplified operations, always-on networking, and a world class UX.

AirWave

AirWave is simplifying multi-vendor network management, improving UX, ensuring safety, and protecting performance.

Central

HPE Aruba Networking Central provides a 360 degree overview of HPE Aruba Networking Cloud Managed Networks, while proactively troubleshooting problems and giving insights into issues.

SD-WAN

SD-WAN is enabling Gamers to increase their bandwidth to suit their increased requirements.

Location Services

Location services are enabling gaming businesses to create seamless personalised customer experiences with custom mobile apps, wayfinding, and targeted campaigns.

The future of gaming

The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionising the gaming industry with its growing applications. IoT technologies are enabling gamers to experience immersive and interactive gaming experiences that were never before thought possible, with enhancements such as:

More gameplay options

Enhance the gaming experience by providing a more dynamic range of options for players to explore the game’s world, talk to characters, and interact with objects. This will enable players to become more involved in the game, increase loyalty, and elevate competition.

Increased security measures

Gamers are more likely to trust games that can provide them with a secure experience. With the IoT, the gaming industry can implement security measures such as two-factor authentication and data analytics, to protect users’ accounts and block suspicious activity straight away.

Real-time performance analytics

Both professional and non-professional gamers want to level up their performance. With real-time performance analytics, they can track their reaction times and accuracy, identify areas for improvement and become better gamers.

Elevate the Esports experience with HPE Aruba Networking

Instant On elevates the gaming experience by providing fast, lag-free, and high-definition video streaming for uninterrupted gaming. How else is HPE Aruba Networking primed to help?

Next-generation gaming and virtual reality

Today’s multi-player online games, virtual reality apps, and augmented reality have become incredibly sophisticated in realism, resolution, and graphics. Yet these advances require more bandwidth to make it all work seamlessly. A slow network simply cannot deliver an immersive gaming experience. Enter Instant On - ready to deliver game-changing wireless connectivity.

Gaming in every corner

Gamers need room to roam, pace, and plot, and Wi-Fi connectivity that moves with them. With HPE Aruba Networking’s Smart Mesh technology, Wi-Fi dead zones have gone the way of the GameCube. Get extended coverage for every corner of your space, including dense environments, so gamers get the coverage they need while non-players get uninterrupted coverage as well.

An added boost when you need it

To up their advantage even further, gamers can connect directly to an Instant On switch for even faster and more stable performance. Our 1960 switches extend bandwidth, providing 10G uplink ports that ensure reliable wired connectivity for gaming and beyond.

Keep gaming costs low

Gaming requires high bandwidth that, coupled with other devices on your network may mean unexpectedly high energy bills. HPE Aruba Networking gives you the ability to reduce power usage with Target Wake Time (TWT). TWT allows you to limit the times that devices can communicate with your APs, reducing the power consumption and extending battery life.

Gaming IoT in action

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