The COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet. The government has also begun implementing Emergency Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) in a number of cities. The big question is, is it possible for us to safely return to work in the office after the Emergency PPKM is over? The answer is, of course you can. But with one note, companies must have a strong contact tracing solution.
Unfortunately, implementing the contact tracing framework for a very limited period of time is still an obstacle for many companies that will force most of their employees to work in offices. Not to mention, resources and budget are one of the obstacles.
Not only that, implementing a contact tracing strategy with existing infrastructure can certainly ensure fast deployment. Unfortunately, this introduces management issues and risks to user habits.
Aruba Solutions to Simplify Contact Tracing
Understanding this problem, Aruba presents two options to assist companies in facilitating contact tracing. The two options use network telemetry from WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). This method provides the option to perform contact tracing based on the infrastructure and management framework that has been installed.
The solution also simplifies contact tracing with the ability to implement advanced granularity through custom-built hardware and a broad partner ecosystem. Interestingly, in utilizing this solution, businesses do not need to make large investments in their infrastructure.
What are the Aruba Contact Tracing Deployment Components and Options?
Aruba Access Points
Aruba Access Points or APs use AI-powered RF optimization for application intelligence, dynamic segmentation and smart management options to improve user experience, mobile transition, WiFi, and SLA-class application QoS.
The AP supports Internet of Things (IoT) devices running on WiFi, Zigbee, Bluetooth, and other third-party protocols. It is these capabilities that make the Aruba AP a powerful platform for providing location-based contact and telemetry with advanced WiFi, BLE, and data analytics.
Aruba Central
With Proximity Tracing in Aruba Central, users can run simple queries based on their username or MAC address to see who has been in contact with a particular person. This capability leverages Aruba’s existing wireless infrastructure as well as Aruba’s capabilities to intelligently triangulate locations and provide detailed breakdowns down to approximately 10 meters.
Not only that, the Aruba Central feature also provides insight into which users are on the same floor, or work in a particular location. For users using Aruba AirWave, Aruba provides a feature to export data to the Central dashboard or to a third party visualization tool such as PowerBI or Tableau.
Aruba Meridians
Aruba Meridian can work with the Aruba AP 300/500 and Aruba Tag series to provide higher levels of location and proximity proximity detailing. Not only that, Aruba Meridian also helps use cases related to the analysis of body temperature mapping and locations in buildings.
Aruba Tags
Aruba Tags is a key component in Aruba’s Location Services portfolio. When applied to the Meridian platform, Tags will enable granular contact and proximity tracing, as well as broader physical asset tracking in both indoor and outdoor locations.
Based on BLE Bluetooth 4.0, Aruba Tags provides location data for any person or physical asset within range of a BLE AP within the enterprise WiFi network, eliminating the need for a dedicated network.
Get Aruba Solutions from Helios
Even though the pandemic is not over, your company must be prepared to create contact tracing technology that supports employee safety and comfort. Get Aruba contact tracing solutions from Helios, as Aruba’s IT Value Added Distributor in Indonesia.
Helios is committed to continuing to support and develop together with business partners in today’s ever-changing business era. Helios has experienced IT experts to assist businesses from various industries in implementing their IT solutions. Not only that, Helios also presents the Helios Cloud Portal, which is a special platform to make it easier for you to easily check service and product catalogs. Visit the Helios Cloud Portal at the following link. For more complete information about Aruba and other solutions, you can contact [email protected].
Penulis: Jeko Iqbal Reza
Content Writer CTI Group