Cloud4Wi Introduction.pdf
- 1. 1 Introduction The first cloud Wi-Fi solution with the marketplace tailored to Wi-Fi
- 3. 3 Application layer on top of access network
- 4. 4 A fast, proven, affordable solution Multi-level management Splash portal Analytics Marketplace Access policies & Internet plans Wi-Fi vendor agnostic
- 6. 6 Delegation of the Wi-Fi services control The Tenant can: manage directly WiFi Areas delegate only certain capabilities to the WiFi Area and control the remaining ones make the WiFi Area completely independent and self-managed Tenant WiFi Area WiFi Area WiFi Area
- 7. 7 WiFi Area Coffee shop Internet What a WiFi Area is Logical entity composed by one or many APs which share the same hotspot experience and provide a single point of management (Splash Portal, Internet Plans, Marketplace)
- 8. 8 Internet A wide WiFi Area APs under a WiFi Area could be also distributed on a larger area WiFi Area Park WiFi
- 9. 9 WiFi Area Coffee shop Tenant (Shopping mall) WiFi Area Shop 2 WiFi Area Shop 1 Multi-Tenant Enabling several business models Tenant
- 10. 10 Access everywhere On-Net function allows federating several WiFi Areas and building a larger access network Same Account can login on different locations WiFi Area WiFi Area WiFi Area
- 12. 12 Interoperability with the most popular Wi-Fi vendors Access devices Network devices Firmware
- 13. 13 Best suited HW to the initiative Selecting the right (affordable) HW for each market segment Using the HW better known to simplify the management On top of existing networks Addressing also initiatives with legacy assets Maximum flexibility in the Wi-Fi initiative
- 14. 14 Easy AP configuration Captive Portal URL (common URL) RADIUS IP Address / Secret (using vendor proprietary management and configuration system) TENANT WiFi Area
- 15. 15 Multiple architecture support Wireless Controller Standalone Hotspot Access Network Splash Portal Control Panel L3 Internet connection Management Data Internet WiFi Area WiFi Area
- 16. 16 Marketplace
- 17. 17 17 Redesigning Wi-Fi services Business tools Boosting the Wi-Fi business through Wi-Fi marketing, advertising and analytics Web apps Enhancing the experience of online users by making the splash portal an interactive page
- 18. 18 Spot News Coupons Weather Survey E-mail Marketing Advertising Instant Win Advanced Statistics Geo Chat Nearby Net Coupons External Link Pin-Up Presence Analytics Survey Pro Places Places Marketplace Advertising Pro
- 19. 19 Advertising Pro Enabling sponsors to offer free Wi-Fi access in exchange of engaging end-users with their advertisement Engaging users through the top banner in the splash portal or interstitial webpage
- 20. 20 Nearby Creating new geo-business opportunities Coupons, Users, Places, Hotspot locations
- 21. 21 Net coupons Getting end-user habits and opinions to improve the business Engaging end-users by performing the couponing campaign on the entire Wi-Fi network Survey
- 22. 22 Enter in the chat Select privacy options Search users and invite them Chat! 1 2 3 Geo chat
- 23. 23 Splash Portal
- 24. 24 Driving customer loyalty and turning the Wi-Fi service into a business opportunity for Wi-Fi service managers Internet Access Web Apps Business Tools Interactive page
- 25. 25 Fully branded Full customization of the look and of the contents through an integrated easy-to-use Content Management System Active contents Integration of contents from third parties active sources, such as Facebook, Twitter and RSS streams (no need of walled garden management).
- 26. 26 Device Agnostic Enhanced user experience and usability on each type of device (tablets, laptops, smartphones) thanks to the responsive technology Use it as a ‘micro website’ The splash portal can be reached directly from the web and becomes a fully branded ‘micro website’ for the customer
- 27. 27 Access policies & Internet plans
- 28. 28 Flexible registration and provisioning options Simple user’s self-registration and provisioning policies ‘Click-through’ or ‘account registration’ options Account validation Verify user’s identity by catching and validating his mobile number ? SMS
- 29. 29 Sign in with: Social login Taking advantage of personal promotions to expand brand awareness on social networks
- 30. 30 Flexible Internet plans Easy configuration of time-based Internet policies Voucher-based access or recurrent plans Customers access restriction Allow to restrict the Internet access only to customers using PIN codes
- 31. 31 Pay-per-use service Provide pay-per-use Internet access: Distributing voucher codes Buying online (PayPal or credit card) Self-care Allow users to self-manage their account, the Internet policy options and to get statistics, reducing service provider’s support efforts
- 32. 32 Analytics
- 34. 34 Resources
- 35. 35 Documentation and support Knowledge Base User Guides Video Demonstrations & Use Cases Support Premium Support by Ticketing System Community Support, Suggestions and Ideas support.cloud4wi.com support.cloud4wi.com www.youtube.com/user/Cloud4Wi support.cloud4wi.com
- 36. Cloud4Wi Inc One Market Street Spear Tower, 35th and 36th Floors San Francisco, 94105, California United States of America Tel: +1 415-293-8164 E-mail: [email protected] www.cloud4wi.com Thank you! For more information please visit us at www.cloud4wi.com