Cloud4Wi Introduction

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Introduction
The first cloud Wi-Fi
solution with the
marketplace tailored
to Wi-Fi

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Cloud4Wi overview

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Application layer
on top of access
network

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A fast, proven, affordable solution
Multi-level
management
Splash portal
Analytics
Marketplace
Access policies &
Internet plans
Wi-Fi vendor
agnostic

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Multi-level management

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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

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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)

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Internet
A wide WiFi Area
APs under a WiFi Area could be
also distributed on a larger area
WiFi Area
Park WiFi

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WiFi Area
Coffee shop
Tenant
(Shopping mall)
WiFi Area
Shop 2
WiFi Area
Shop 1
Multi-Tenant
Enabling several business models
Tenant

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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

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Wi-Fi vendor agnostic

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Interoperability with the
most popular Wi-Fi
vendors
Access devices
Network devices
Firmware

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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

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Easy AP configuration
 Captive Portal URL (common URL)
 RADIUS IP Address / Secret
(using vendor proprietary management and configuration system)
TENANT
WiFi Area

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Multiple architecture support
Wireless
Controller
Standalone
Hotspot
Access Network
Splash
Portal
Control
Panel
L3 Internet connection
Management Data
Internet
WiFi Area
WiFi Area

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Marketplace

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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

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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

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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

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Nearby
Creating new geo-business
opportunities
Coupons, Users, Places, Hotspot
locations

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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

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Enter in the chat
Select privacy options
Search users and
invite them
Chat!
1 2 3
Geo chat

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Splash Portal

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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

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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).

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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

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Access policies &
Internet plans

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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

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Sign in with:
Social login
Taking advantage of personal promotions to
expand brand awareness on social networks

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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

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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

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Analytics

33. Service &
Presence
Analytics

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Resources

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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: info@cloud4wi.com
www.cloud4wi.com
Thank you!
For more information please visit us at
www.cloud4wi.com