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Cambium Networks Unveils MarketApps Hub

In a significant step towards revolutionizing networking solutions, Cambium Networks has introduced the cnMaestro MarketApps Hub, an innovative open marketplace where anyone can create applications tailored for network management. This initiative aims to extend the capabilities of Cambium's centralized network management system, allowing network operators, managed service providers (MSPs), site managers, and end-users to customize their workflows effectively.

The Power of Application Development in the AI Era

The MarketApps Hub represents a critical evolution in network management by enabling the development of purpose-built applications in mere hours or days, rather than the traditional lengthy timelines. Through the integration of AI coding tools within the platform, Cambium Networks aims to empower domain experts who are familiar with the intricacies of their specific operations to become app builders. This transformation marks a shift in how network environments can be tailored, ensuring that every individual or organization gets the most out of their Cambium networks.

As Bruce Miller, VP of Enterprise Marketing at Cambium Networks, stated, "Every network is different, and now every network can have its own apps. AI has turned domain experts into builders. A purpose-built app that once took an engineering team a quarter to deliver can now be created in as little as hours or days."

Key Features of the MarketApps Hub

The MarketApps Hub evolves the Cambium ecosystem by establishing a governed app marketplace. It features a public catalog, a well-designed developer software development kit (SDK), single sign-on capabilities, app hosting, and robust platform-level security that is powered by cnMaestro public APIs. Unlike traditional vendor marketplaces that primarily list partner integrations, the MarketApps Hub hosts and secures fully operational applications that range from those created by Cambium engineers to those developed by everyday users.

Every application within the MarketApps Hub fits into one of five distinct categories, providing transparency on their origin and support structure. These categories include:

• - Certified Apps: Developed, tested, and fully supported by Cambium Networks.
• - Labs Apps: Fast-track apps shaped by customer feedback, transitioning to Certified status as they prove successful.
• - Partner Apps: Crafted and supported by partnering entities.
• - Community Apps: Open submissions from any developer within the community.
• - Private Apps: Exclusive to individual customers, ensuring data integrity and privacy.

Additionally, the MarketApps Hub allows these apps to evolve over time based on user adoption, enabling community-generated ideas to become certified applications or essential features of the cnMaestro system.

Creating and Distributing Applications with Ease

The MarketApps development platform offers a convenient environment for AI coding agents. Developers can quickly initiate their work using boilerplate code, access the SDK, and utilize a live cnMaestro development interface with just a single command. Once completed, deploying an application globally is as simple as submitting one pull request.

With these applications available as straightforward web apps, they cater to audiences that extend well beyond traditional network teams—ranging from residents requiring personal Wi-Fi setups to technicians executing equipment installations—without necessitating a cnMaestro account for app users.

Immediate Availability and Future Prospects

Currently, the MarketApps Hub features a range of Certified apps focused on Wi-Fi onboarding, network provisioning, and device installation. Additionally, ten new Labs apps have been introduced, including tools like the Intent-Based Networking Configurator and Wi-Fi Roaming Analyzer. With plans for continuous enhancement and the rollout of Partner, Community, and Private app classes on the horizon, the MarketApps Hub represents Cambium Networks' commitment to fostering innovation and flexibility in network management.

For developers and users interested in exploring the catalog of applications, they can visit Cambium Network's MarketApps Hub today. This initiative paves the way for a personalized networking experience, empowering users to take control of their network management and unlocking new possibilities within the Cambium network ecosystems.