Carmel delivers smart city services and free Wi-Fi with HPE Aruba Networking
See how Laketec helped the City of Carmel, Indiana transform its public spaces into a connected smart city with free Wi-Fi by deploying HPE Aruba Networking solutions.
Building a Smarter, More Connected Carmel
Carmel, Indiana, has partnered with Laketec to expand its smart city infrastructure, delivering reliable, secure, and free public Wi-Fi across its community. By integrating advanced networking technology, the city aims to enhance resident connectivity, support local businesses, and enable future innovations in public safety and digital services. This initiative underscores how modern network design can power civic growth and citizen engagement. Learn moreA Vision for Smarter, Safer, More Connected Public Spaces
Challenge
As Carmel’s popularity grew—with more than 130 corporate headquarters and a vibrant downtown—demand for modern connectivity and data-driven public services increased. City leaders needed a scalable, secure network that could support large community events, streamline municipal operations, and create a connected experience across 60 public venues and outdoor spaces.
Solution
Laketec helped the city deploy an AI-powered HPE Aruba Networking solution featuring Wi-Fi 6E, outdoor Wi-Fi coverage over 95 acres, and robust wired infrastructure. The network is centrally managed through Aruba Central, simplifying operations, while ClearPass provides zero-trust security and device intelligence. The result is a unified, future-ready infrastructure capable of supporting everything from IoT-powered smart city services to real-time safety initiatives.
Case Study Highlights
Transforming Carmel into a Smart City Destination
With a new network foundation, Carmel has become a model for smart city innovation, combining free public Wi-Fi, intelligent infrastructure, and operational efficiency to elevate both resident and visitor experiences.
Cutting Costs and Boosting Efficiency
AI-driven insights reduced deployment labor by 30%, device configuration time by 50%, and troubleshooting time by 50%, enabling IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
Empowering Public Safety and Services
Law enforcement staff report a 66% reduction in time needed to upload body cam and drone footage, improving security workflows and emergency response capabilities.
Supporting Events and Local Growth
From seasonal festivals to the award-winning Christkindlmarkt, Carmel’s new network infrastructure supports high-density crowds, real-time data insights, and exceptional visitor experiences—cementing its status as one of the best places to live.
“We could tell you how great this network is—but HPE Aruba Networking makes the case for us. Together, we’ve built a connected Carmel that works for everyone.”
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