Aerohive Networks® (NYSE:HIVE), a leader in controller-less Wi-Fi and cloud-managed mobile networking for the enterprise market, has been named to the Verizon Partner Program as a Gold-tier member.

As a gold member, Aerohive can now deliver a Verizon-embedded LTE plus Wi-Fi branch router architected to meet the emerging market need for instantaneous, secure connectivity as retailers and financial organizations experience the proliferation of mobile devices and the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT).

“Aerohive is proud to be a Gold-tier Verizon VPP member. The program allows us to bring together Verizon’s industry-leading network and services with Aerohive’s award-winning enterprise cloud-managed access layer Wi-Fi switching, and branch router solutions,” said Bill Hoppin, vice president of business development, Aerohive. “As we see a growing interest from retail and finance customers for our Personal Engagement Platform to deliver loyalty solutions and insights instantly via Aerohive’s cloud platform, we're meeting our clients’ need for a high performance mobile solution that plays well in the IoT space."

The Verizon Partner Program tailors regional and national opportunities for systems integrators, value added resellers, agents and solutions providers to accelerate delivery and adoption of solutions for meeting medium business requirements. In addition, the program features a simple, tiered benefits structure that allows partners the flexibility to determine levels of commitment and includes simple-to-use tools and clear and consistent engagement processes.

Verizon provides extensive training and certification curriculum for its products and solutions. Partners can tap into a wealth of marketing resources and support from co-marketing materials to market development funds and joint event participation depending on member level.

Verizon Enterprise Solutions create global connections to generate growth, drive business innovation and move society forward. With industry-specific solutions and a full range of global wholesale offerings provided over the company’s secure mobility, cloud, strategic networking and advanced communications platforms, Verizon Enterprise Solutions helps open new opportunities around the world for innovation, investment and business transformation.

About Aerohive Networks

Aerohive (NYSE: HIVE) unleashes the power of enterprise mobility. Aerohive’s technology enables organizations of all sizes to use mobility to increase productivity, engage customers and grow their business. Deployed in over 16,000 customers worldwide, Aerohive's proprietary mobility platform takes advantage of the cloud and a distributed architecture to deliver scalable, simplified, secure and cost-effective networks. Aerohive was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif. For more information, please visit www.aerohive.com, call us at 408-510-6100, follow us on Twitter @Aerohive, subscribe to our blog, join our community or become a fan on our Facebook page.

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