Ikanos Communications designs, develops, markets, and sells semiconductors and integrated firmware products for connected home networks worldwide. Its offerings include DSL processors, gateway processors, and multi-mode communications processors supporting various network topologies like Ethernet, PON, DSL, and LTE. Serving network equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and other clients through direct sales and distributors, Ikanos operates as a subsidiary of Qualcomm Atheros since 2015, headquartered in Fremont, California.
2Wire
Funding Round in 2005
2Wire develops hardware and software solutions for telecommunications companies. Their platform includes residential gateways, modems, set-top boxes, and management systems, enabling providers to deliver high-speed internet, voice, and media services to consumers.
ImagicTV
Acquisition in 2003
ImagicTV develops software solutions that enable telecommunications companies and other service providers to deliver multi-channel digital television and interactive media services over broadband networks, supporting ADSL, VDSL, wireless, Ethernet, and FTTH technologies.
Thirdspace Living
Series B in 2002
Thirdspace is an independent, global software and services business offering interactive and on-demand television solutions for DSL (digital subscriber line) and other broadband networks. The company was incorporated in October of 2000 after investment from Alcatel and Oracle, respectively the worldwide market leaders in broadband access and e-commerce solutions. Their investments included core iTV technology and intellectual property, as well as substantial 'know-how' in the form of highly skilled and experienced engineers and systems integrators. Operating worldwide, Thirdspace has offices in London, San Francisco, and Ottawa and has been engaged by service providers in Asia and Europe.
Alcatel Communications
Acquisition in 2002
Astral Point Communications develops transmission network elements aimed at metropolitan optical access to the internet.
Newbridge Networks
Acquisition in 2002
Newbridge Networks, founded in 1986 by Sir Terry Matthews, is a Canadian company based in Kanata that specializes in networking products. It provides a range of solutions including integrated T-1/T-3 multiplexers, switches, and various advanced networking technologies such as ATM, frame relay, ADSL, and LMDS. The company gained prominence for its innovative channel bank products, enabling telecommunications companies to expand their service offerings using existing wiring. Newbridge also developed advanced network management systems and routers that facilitated distributed star-topology routing. The company quickly established itself as a key player in the networking market, leveraging the technical expertise available in the Ottawa region. In February 2000, Newbridge was acquired by Alcatel in a transaction valued at over $7 billion, resulting in Matthews becoming the largest shareholder of Alcatel.
ISPSoft
Venture Round in 2000
ISPSoft offers the only highly scalable architecture and products to expand ISP (including broadband ISP) operations and services while reducing operational costs. ISPSoft's products solve multi-level user needs, scaling from 1000's to tens of millions of users. As a result, the breadth of ISPSoft's customers include regional ISPs to national carriers making ISPSoft's products an industry standard.
ISPSoft's core technology, the NetSOP Internet provisioner, addresses the immediate needs of ISPs and ASPs, as well as the needs of the emerging broadband ISP/CLEC industry. Their unique patent-pending technology provides service activation, scalable to over 25 million users.
Xylan Corporation
Acquisition in 1999
Xylan Corporation provides high-bandwidth switching systems that enhance the performance of existing local area networks and facilitate migration to next-generation networking technologies.