South Africa’s Third-Largest City Ekurhuleni Secures Electric Power Campus Network with Huawei Wi-Fi Shield Technology
The City of Ekurhuleni has upgraded its electric power campus network with Huawei Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Shield and digital map technology to boost security..
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The City of Ekurhuleni (COE) in South Africa has implemented Huawei’s Xinghe Intelligent High-Quality 10 Gbps Campus Network Solution to address outdated network infrastructure, poor Wi-Fi coverage, and data security concerns on its electric power campuses.
- The solution upgraded the network from Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 7, significantly boosting office efficiency.
- Huawei’s Wi-Fi Shield technology was deployed to prevent data eavesdropping in sensitive areas.
- The COE is 97% urbanized and a major industrial hub in Gauteng Province.
- A new digital map platform enhances O&M efficiency through centralized device management and network visualization.
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