Focus Rooms, Johannesburg’s leading conference and events venue, has officially launched a next-generation, AI-powered wireless network infrastructure, setting a new benchmark for smart connectivity in the South African event industry.
This multi-million-rand technology upgrade, powered by Aruba’s cutting-edge networking solutions, redefines what attendees and event organisers can expect from a modern event space. Built to support over 3,200 concurrent device connections and deliver ultra-fast, uninterrupted internet, Focus Rooms is now the only venue in the region offering this scale of intelligent, high-availability networking.
“Connectivity is no longer a nice-to-have its mission-critical,” says Marisa Scott, Managing Director at Focus Rooms. “We’ve invested in an enterprise-grade infrastructure that doesn’t just meet expectations but anticipates and adapts to them. Our clients can now host future-forward events with the confidence that their digital requirements will be flawlessly delivered.”
Next-Level Connectivity, Designed for Modern Events
Focus Rooms’ infrastructure is powered by the latest AI-driven engine, which continuously optimises performance in real time. From auto-balancing high-density user areas to proactively resolving interference, this intelligent system guarantees superior Wi-Fi without human intervention.
Key Features That Set Focus Rooms Apart
- AI-Optimised Wi-Fi: Machine learning ensures real-time network tuning, preventing congestion and maximizing uptime, even during peak usage.
- Lightning-Fast Speeds: Scalable to multi-gigabit connections, supporting everything from HD live streams to bandwidth-heavy cloud collaboration.
- Quality of Service (QoS): Event organisers can prioritise mission-critical applications like video conferencing, streaming, and lab environments.
- Custom-Branded Wi-Fi Portals: Event-specific splash pages deliver a fully branded attendee login experience, creating immediate engagement and brand exposure.
- Enterprise Security & Redundancy: Dual firewalls, fibre backbone, and high availability switching mean zero downtime even during equipment failure.
- Actionable Analytics: Organisers get access to live network usage dashboards, offering insights into attendee behaviour and event engagement.
- Massive Device Support: Engineered to support over 3,200 concurrent devices with zero degradation in speed or stability.
Innovating for the Future of Events
This upgrade follows Focus Rooms’ commitment to refresh its technology infrastructure every five years, keeping it aligned with the fast-evolving demands of modern conferencing. This initiative was born from direct feedback from IT leading Company, whose event requirements exceeded the capacity of traditional networking solutions. “The feedback from global tech leaders made it clear we needed to raise the bar,” adds Scott. “This investment is more than just about Wi-Fi. It’s about creating an environment where ideas flow, connections happen seamlessly, and digital isn’t a limitation, but a strength.”
Now Booking for Q4 2025 Events and Beyond
The new infrastructure goes live in November 2025, just in time for Johannesburg’s peak corporate event season. With this upgrade, Focus Rooms is inviting event planners, tech firms, and corporates to experience the most advanced conferencing environment in the region.
About Focus Rooms
Located in Longlake, Modderfontein, Focus Rooms is South Africa’s most forward-thinking events venue, offering full-service facilities for conferences, training, launches, and hybrid gatherings. Combining unmatched hospitality with a relentless focus on innovation, Focus Rooms delivers experiences that are seamless, smart, and memorable.
