Aruba ESP (Edge Services Platform) for state and local government is Aruba’s approach to helping public agencies modernize their networks as the needs of employees and constituents change. Government organizations are dealing with more connected devices, hybrid work, digital services for residents, and higher expectations for secure, reliable access. Aruba ESP is designed to help IT teams rethink how they manage wired, wireless, and WAN networks so they can: - Support new digital services for constituents (for example, online permitting, virtual hearings, or digital kiosks in public buildings) - Provide secure connectivity for staff working from offices, field locations, or home - Simplify network operations so small IT teams can manage more sites and users In short, Aruba ESP helps state and local agencies reimagine their network as a platform for delivering better, more secure digital services to the public.

Constituents increasingly expect government services to be available online, on mobile devices, and in person with reliable connectivity. Aruba ESP is built to support this shift by focusing on secure, consistent access across different locations and use cases. With Aruba ESP, agencies can: - Extend secure Wi‑Fi and wired access to public spaces such as libraries, community centers, and government offices so residents can connect to digital services - Support bandwidth‑intensive applications like video for virtual hearings, telehealth in community clinics, or remote inspections - Use a common platform to manage connectivity across multiple sites, which helps IT teams maintain consistent service levels for constituents This helps governments reshape how they deliver services—moving from paper‑based or in‑person‑only processes to more flexible, digital‑first options that better match how people live and work today.

State and local IT teams are under pressure to modernize services while managing tight budgets and limited staff. Aruba ESP is intended to make that transformation more manageable by giving IT a unified way to monitor, secure, and optimize the network. Using Aruba ESP, IT teams can: - Gain end‑to‑end visibility into users, devices, and applications across the network edge, which helps with troubleshooting and planning - Apply consistent security policies to protect sensitive government and constituent data as more services move online - Standardize on a single platform for wired, wireless, and remote connectivity, reducing complexity across agencies and sites By rethinking the network as an intelligent edge platform rather than a collection of separate systems, Aruba ESP helps government IT teams support new digital initiatives while keeping day‑to‑day operations stable and predictable.