Hewlett Pack Enterprise (HPE) has announced AO’s decision to implement HPE Networking solutions for AI-native networking and improve performance and visibility.
By upgrading its legacy wireless network to a modernized version, AO can now connect all its offices and logistics hubs with more reliable Wi-Fi and secure device connections.
Replacing older wireless infrastructure allows the company to reduce its struggle with scale and visibility, reducing network faults and improving employee experiences.
Mark Weeks, UK & Ireland, Sales Director at HPE Networking, asserts that HPE’s AI-native networking delivers practical value by improving connectivity, providing intelligent insights, and enabling operational speed and flexibility.
“AO exemplifies how forward-thinking enterprises are using AI-native networking to drive real business outcomes,” he said.
“By adopting a cloud-managed, AI-native networking architecture from HPE, AO has gained robust, secure connectivity that spans corporate offices and complex operational environments.
“The advanced HPE Mist platform delivers actionable insights and intelligent automation, empowering AO to accelerate decision-making and sustain competitive agility in a dynamic market.”
Older networks are now making day-to-day harder than it needed to be, with reactive infrastructure, IT teams could see when something had already gone wrong, but had very little warning beforehand.
If connectivity dropped in a warehouse or office, the issue often only became visible after staff started reporting slow systems or outages.
AO’s older infrastructure also produced very limited performance data, with teams unable to always tell which devices were failing, whether congestion was building in a certain location, or if an issue was likely to spread to other areas.
This increases troubleshooting times with frequent manual checks, causing significant delays.
Unreliable connectivity slows access to core systems used for order processing, inventory management, and customer support.
For customers, internal delays can create slow responses, delivery issues, or reduced service quality, creating friction throughout the operation.
The AI-native Network
AO has introduced HPE Mist AI-native networking across its offices and logistic centers to address these issues.
This platform utilizes a built-in AI engine called Marvis to monitor connectivity and performance rates continuously.
It also combines AI-enabled Wi-Fi and switching to provide secure connections and real-time data about devices and network health.
The AI engine learns from network activity to detect issues early, providing actionable insights and automating problem resolutions before users are affected.