Dubai-UAE: 26th November, 2012 - Aruba Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:ARUN) today announced its collaboration with Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) to provide secured and reliable next-generation wireless network access at the headquarters of Dubai Silicon Oasis, the integrated free zone technology park.

The project includes the installation of Aruba controllers Ap 105 and Ap 125 for indoor and public areas within DSO, as well as a firewall and RF Protect license for policy enforcement and intrusion prevention. Additionally, Aruba's Airwave technology will provide the IT department with end-to-end clarity and centralized control for managing the complete solution and monitoring mobile users that are wirelessly connected to the enterprise network.

Aruba's collaboration with DSOA expands its portfolio of customers across the Middle East region, validating the company's strength in providing solutions that support the concept of remote working.

Abdulsalam Al Bastaki, Vice-President for IT at Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, said: "Aruba Networks approached us with a value-for-money proposal and comprehensive solution incorporating design, hardware, firewall, and management.  This will allow DSOA to put in place a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi solution that supports multiple applications and services. We are confident the new system will offer us the flexibility to provide our staff and guests with secured and regulated access to our network."

Ammar Enaya, General Manager for Middle East at Aruba Networks, said: "Working with DSOA demonstrates our understanding of the demands placed on a wireless network by a government sector organisation, particularly the need for highly secure and controlled access within a cost effective solution. Aruba Networks' implementation additionally reiterates that tools allowing complete control seamlessly ease the management of wireless networks within a sensitive environment."

Further to the current project, DSOA and Aruba Networks will collaborate to sublet Wi-Fi network to DSOA tenants, offer voice-over wireless options, and enable additional expansion on indoor Wi-Fi for internal users and guests.

About Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), a 100% owned entity by the Government of Dubai is a free zone, strategically placed on the Emirates road. DSOA's urban master-planned community spans 7.2 square kilometers of state of the art office towers, R&D and industrial zones, educational institutions, luxury apartments, villas, hotels, healthcare and a full range of lifestyle facilities which translate into a dynamic commercial and social environment. Businesses can flourish under the unrivalled package of incentives, including 100% ownership, and high end IT infrastructure that allows companies to begin operating immediately.

About Aruba Networks, Inc.
Aruba Networks is a leading provider of next-generation network access solutions for the mobile enterprise. The company's Mobile Virtual Enterprise (MOVE) architecture unifies wired and wireless network infrastructures into one seamless access solution for corporate headquarters, mobile business professionals, remote workers and guests. This unified approach to access networks enables IT organizations and users to securely address the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) phenomenon, dramatically improving productivity and lowering capital and operational costs.

Listed on the NASDAQ and Russell 2000® Index, Aruba is based in Sunnyvale, California, and has operations throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific regions. To learn more, visit Aruba at http://www.arubanetworks.com. For real-time news updates follow Aruba on Twitter and Facebook, and for the latest technical discussions on mobility and Aruba products visit Airheads Social at http://community.arubanetworks.com.

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Manish Bhardwaj
Marketing Manager
Aruba Networks, Inc.
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mbhardwaj@arubanetworks.com

Thushara Zacharias
Account Executive
Hill+Knowlton Strategies for Aruba Networks
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thushara.zacharias@hkstrategies.com

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