Belden Completes Acquisition of RUCKUS Networks in 2026

Enterprise and industrial networks are converging, and IT and OT leaders increasingly need a single vendor who can deliver structured cabling, industrial connectivity, enterprise switching, Wi-Fi and AI-driven network management under one roof. With the completion of the RUCKUS Networks acquisition, Belden is positioning itself as that end-to-end IT/OT networking partner, combining decades of specialty connectivity experience with a proven enterprise wireless and switching portfolio.

What was announced

On August 12, 2026, Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) announced that it has completed the acquisition of RUCKUS Networks from Vistance Networks (Nasdaq: VISN). The deal was originally announced on July 1 and has now closed, formally bringing RUCKUS enterprise Wi-Fi, switching and AI-driven network management platforms into the Belden portfolio.

According to Belden, the transaction materially expands the addressable market of the combined organization, opens a significant industrial networking opportunity and delivers measurable enhancements to Belden's financial profile.

We are pleased to officially welcome RUCKUS into the Belden family. This addition to our portfolio accelerates our transformation into a full-stack networking solutions provider that delivers broader, higher-value solutions for customers across enterprise and industrial environments

Why this matters

For CIOs, CISOs, IT directors and procurement leaders, vendor consolidation across IT and OT is no longer optional. Manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and smart building projects increasingly require unified networking architectures spanning shop floor to cloud. Belden brings the physical layer and industrial expertise, while RUCKUS contributes enterprise-grade wireless, campus switching and AI-based operations tooling.

The result is a shorter vendor list, fewer integration risks and a single accountable partner for complex Wi-Fi, LAN and industrial network rollouts. Procurement teams benefit from consolidated commercial terms, while IT and OT architects gain a coherent roadmap for hybrid connectivity, secure segmentation and AI-assisted operations.

Technical details

• Enterprise Wi-Fi: RUCKUS wireless access points and controllers for high-density campus, hospitality and industrial deployments.
• Enterprise switching: Campus and edge switching aligned with Belden's structured cabling and industrial connectivity portfolio.
• AI-driven network management: Analytics and automation platforms for proactive monitoring, troubleshooting and optimization.
• IT/OT convergence: Combined stack covering industrial Ethernet, cabling, wireless and management for factory, utility and infrastructure environments.
• Global footprint: Manufacturing capabilities across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa, backed by Belden's 120+ year history.

Softprom and Belden

Softprom is the official distributor of Belden. Our team helps enterprise and industrial customers design, procure and deploy converged IT/OT networking solutions built on Belden and RUCKUS technologies, including structured cabling, industrial Ethernet, enterprise Wi-Fi, switching and AI-driven network management.

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