Mist Systems
Mist Systems, now part of HPE, provides a modern, microservices-based cloud architecture for wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions.
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Our verdict
Who it's for
AI-driven wireless and wired networking for unprecedented insight and automation.
Who should look elsewhere
Requires a shift from traditional controller-based systems.
Pros
- +Significantly faster installation and provisioning compared to competitors.
- +Advanced AI-driven automation and optimization for Wi-Fi 6 and RF management.
- +Superior location services with virtual Bluetooth® LE, avoiding battery beacons.
- +Provides proactive, actionable insights into user experience, not just raw data.
- +Modern, scalable microservices architecture designed for future growth.
Cons
- −Requires a shift from traditional controller-based systems.
- −Specific details on pricing models are not publicly available.
- −Transitioning from older Aruba OS versions (AOS 8 to AOS 10) can be manual for some features.
Key features
- ✓Microservices cloud architecture for elastic scale
- ✓Inline AI engine for automation and user experience visibility
- ✓Virtual Bluetooth® LE for personalized location services
- ✓Mist Installation App (iOS and Android) with QR code scanning and auto-provisioning
- ✓Fast AP boot times (under 20 seconds)
- ✓AI for AX to automate and optimize Wi-Fi 6 network settings
- ✓Inline Microsegmentation (WxLAN) for IoT/headless devices
- ✓Personal WLAN (private user groups) with self-serve segmentation and unique PSK
Pricing
No public pricing plans recorded.