TiBit Communications specializes in innovative technology aimed at transforming broadband access deployment in the global Service Provider markets, including cable, telecommunications, and wireless sectors. The company designs small, low-power, and cost-effective devices that can be easily integrated into existing networks. These devices facilitate multi-Gigabit connectivity and enable high-performance Ethernet switching systems to replace traditional access equipment. By virtualizing the access network, TiBit Communications helps businesses reduce operational costs and simplify their network architecture, making it easier for service providers to adapt to evolving demands.
Fly.io provides an Application Delivery Network (ADN) designed to facilitate seamless connections between website owners and their customers. Utilizing a global network of servers, the company enables the efficient acceptance of visitor traffic, processes middleware on incoming requests, and securely routes them to backend applications. This structure allows website owners to direct their visitors to their sites with minimal effort. Additionally, Fly.io offers a JavaScript platform that empowers users to build application servers, allowing them to write, test, and run code locally before deploying it globally. This capability supports clients in scaling their applications effectively and running servers close to their user base.
Augtera Networks, founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in providing an artificial intelligence platform specifically designed for network management. The platform offers advanced capabilities such as data plumbing, network modeling, visualization, and ecosystem integration, allowing for effective operations, planning, and orchestration across physical, virtual, and cloud network environments. By leveraging proprietary algorithms developed from production data, Augtera Networks enables proactive visibility and resolution in multi-cloud networks, helping clients automate and optimize their network management processes.
floLIVE provides global, secure, cloud-native connectivity solutions to enterprises, mobile operators and cloud providers. Its platform comprises local core networks that provide local connectivity while being centrally managed and controlled over the cloud. This unique approach enables enterprises to benefit from high performance, secure and regulatory-compliant local connectivity with the flexibility and elasticity of a cloud-native platform. floLIVE offers a complete, cloud-based IoT eco-system that includes a core network with integrated device management, Inventory, and Billing services – all provided as-a-service and support a pay-as-you-grow business model.
Mighty Networks is a software company that provides a platform for building online communities and engaging audiences around shared interests. Founded in 2010 and located in Palo Alto, California, the company enables creators to develop and manage branded spaces where they can offer online courses, paid memberships, and events. By utilizing advanced algorithms and technology, Mighty Networks connects passionate fans and followers based on their interests and locations. The platform allows creators to consolidate their content, conversations, and community interactions in one place, enhancing the experience for both creators and their members. Through its services, Mighty Networks supports the creation of meaningful relationships and experiences, focusing on community engagement and subscription commerce under the creator's brand.
Cornelis Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, specializing in high-performance fabrics tailored for High-Performance Computing (HPC), High-Performance Data Analytics (HPDA), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide innovative solutions that enhance the capabilities of leading commercial, scientific, academic, and government organizations. By offering products that accelerate computing and data analytics workloads, Cornelis Networks enables its customers to effectively harness the computational power of multiple processing devices to tackle complex challenges. The company is supported by a team of experienced entrepreneurs, engineers, and marketing professionals dedicated to advancing the missions of their clients.
Cornelis Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, specializing in high-performance fabrics tailored for High-Performance Computing (HPC), High-Performance Data Analytics (HPDA), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide innovative solutions that enhance the capabilities of leading commercial, scientific, academic, and government organizations. By offering products that accelerate computing and data analytics workloads, Cornelis Networks enables its customers to effectively harness the computational power of multiple processing devices to tackle complex challenges. The company is supported by a team of experienced entrepreneurs, engineers, and marketing professionals dedicated to advancing the missions of their clients.
Private Equity Round in 2020
Reliance Jio Infocomm is a telecommunications company based in Mumbai, India, that offers a range of wireless telecom products and services, including voice, data, and messaging. The company utilizes Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology to provide mobile and broadband services. In addition to its core offerings, Jio distributes smartphones and hotspot devices, enhancing connectivity options for consumers. Jio also invests in research and development across various fields such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and next-generation cloud services. Its media services encompass a wide array of content, including recorded and live music, sports, television programs, movies, and events, catering to diverse entertainment needs.
Rivet Networks LLC, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in developing and manufacturing networking products, including network interface cards and Wi-Fi optimizers. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on enhancing the networking experience for users through a combination of hardware, software, and cloud-based technologies. Its Killer™ line of networking products is geared toward gamers and performance users, providing advanced speed, intelligence, and control. Rivet Networks also collaborates with various companies to create connectivity solutions that help clients reduce time to market and achieve competitive differentiation. As of May 2020, Rivet Networks operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.
Axonne Inc. develops and manufactures Ethernet network connectivity solutions for automobiles. The company’s solutions integrate systems in the connected car, such as autonomous driving sensors and displays with compute clusters. Its proprietary mixed-signal circuits, algorithms, and digital signal processing help with demanding applications, such as autonomous driving and infotainment. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Sunnyvale, California.
Augtera Networks, founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in providing an artificial intelligence platform specifically designed for network management. The platform offers advanced capabilities such as data plumbing, network modeling, visualization, and ecosystem integration, allowing for effective operations, planning, and orchestration across physical, virtual, and cloud network environments. By leveraging proprietary algorithms developed from production data, Augtera Networks enables proactive visibility and resolution in multi-cloud networks, helping clients automate and optimize their network management processes.
Smart Edge bringing multi-access edge computing (MEC) in mobile communications to Enterprise.
Barefoot Networks, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing and developing Ethernet switch chips. As a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, Barefoot focuses on creating programmable network switches that simplify network programming, making it as accessible as programming a CPU. The company offers advanced features such as scalable load balancing, enhanced telemetry, and improved switching and routing capabilities. These innovations enable enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to efficiently introduce new functions and features into their network products while maintaining high performance.
Prisma SD-WAN, formerly known as CloudGenix, specializes in software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) solutions designed to support hybrid cloud environments and mobile workforces. The company offers a platform that virtualizes enterprise networks, facilitating user connectivity to cloud and data center applications while minimizing the infrastructure needed for remote offices. Its products centralize critical network functions, such as firewalling and threat detection, and include the ION 2000 hardware appliance, which provides essential SD-WAN capabilities for small and remote offices. By enabling application-specific service-level agreements (SLAs), Prisma SD-WAN enhances application performance based on business priorities. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company caters to various industries, including retail, financial services, automotive, legal, and technology, striving to simplify network design and management while delivering significant cost savings and enhanced security.
Mighty Networks is a software company that provides a platform for building online communities and engaging audiences around shared interests. Founded in 2010 and located in Palo Alto, California, the company enables creators to develop and manage branded spaces where they can offer online courses, paid memberships, and events. By utilizing advanced algorithms and technology, Mighty Networks connects passionate fans and followers based on their interests and locations. The platform allows creators to consolidate their content, conversations, and community interactions in one place, enhancing the experience for both creators and their members. Through its services, Mighty Networks supports the creation of meaningful relationships and experiences, focusing on community engagement and subscription commerce under the creator's brand.
TiBit Communications specializes in innovative technology aimed at transforming broadband access deployment in the global Service Provider markets, including cable, telecommunications, and wireless sectors. The company designs small, low-power, and cost-effective devices that can be easily integrated into existing networks. These devices facilitate multi-Gigabit connectivity and enable high-performance Ethernet switching systems to replace traditional access equipment. By virtualizing the access network, TiBit Communications helps businesses reduce operational costs and simplify their network architecture, making it easier for service providers to adapt to evolving demands.
NetSpeed Systems, Inc. specializes in providing network-on-chip (NoC) intellectual property (IP) solutions for system-on-chip (SoC) designers across various markets, including mobile and high-performance computing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers products such as NetSpeed Gemini, a directory-based coherency solution that scales coherency modules based on SoC specifications, and NetSpeed Orion, which automates interconnects for a diverse range of SoCs. Additionally, NetSpeed Systems provides NocStudio, an architecture exploration platform that allows SoC architects to design, configure, and simulate NoC IP while evaluating different SoC architectures. As of September 2018, NetSpeed Systems operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation. The company's solutions are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-market through a system-level approach and user-driven automation.
Sckipio Corporation is a semiconductor company specializing in G.fast-based modems that facilitate ultra high-speed broadband access. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, Sckipio focuses on technologies that enable telecommunications providers to deliver speeds of up to 1 Gbps per subscriber, supporting applications such as fiber-to-the-distribution-point, multi-dwelling units, and mobile backhaul. The company is notable for being the first to offer G.fast modems and has made significant contributions to the G.fast standard, accounting for over 20% of its development. Sckipio's innovative solutions enable faster broadband access over existing infrastructures, aiming to make high-speed internet more widely available.
Prisma SD-WAN, formerly known as CloudGenix, specializes in software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) solutions designed to support hybrid cloud environments and mobile workforces. The company offers a platform that virtualizes enterprise networks, facilitating user connectivity to cloud and data center applications while minimizing the infrastructure needed for remote offices. Its products centralize critical network functions, such as firewalling and threat detection, and include the ION 2000 hardware appliance, which provides essential SD-WAN capabilities for small and remote offices. By enabling application-specific service-level agreements (SLAs), Prisma SD-WAN enhances application performance based on business priorities. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company caters to various industries, including retail, financial services, automotive, legal, and technology, striving to simplify network design and management while delivering significant cost savings and enhanced security.
Nyansa, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in advanced IT analytics software solutions aimed at diagnosing and optimizing application and network performance. The company has developed Voyance, a pioneering cloud-based network analytics system that quantifies the end user experience by automatically analyzing every client network transaction without requiring client software, server agents, or additional hardware sensors. Nyansa's software securely analyzes real-time network data to identify root causes of issues and provides actionable remediation suggestions while enabling clients to compare performance anonymously against other networks. Its diverse customer base includes prominent organizations across various sectors, such as Uber, Tesla, Mayo Clinic, Walmart, and Stanford University. As of early 2020, Nyansa operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.
Big Switch Networks Inc. specializes in data center networking technologies, catering to a global audience with solutions that enhance operational efficiency and business agility. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company offers two primary products: Big Monitoring Fabric and Big Cloud Fabric. Big Monitoring Fabric functions as a network packet broker, enabling security chains for inline traffic and providing comprehensive visibility across the organization's entire network. Big Cloud Fabric employs open networking and software-defined networking technologies, supporting various environments such as VMware, OpenStack, and network function virtualization. The company's solutions facilitate improved visibility and security in multi-cloud and on-premises enterprise settings. Additionally, Big Switch Networks has formed strategic partnerships with major industry players, contributing to several open source communities to drive innovation in cloud-first networking.
Sigfox is the world’s leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has built a global network to connect billions of devices to the Internet while consuming as little energy as possible, as simply as possible. Sigfox’s unique approach to device-to-cloud communications addresses the three greatest barriers to global IoT adoption: cost, energy consumption, and global scalability. Today, the network is present in 26 countries and on track to cover 60 by 2018 – covering a population of 397 million people. With millions of objects connected and a rapidly growing partner ecosystem, Sigfox empowers companies to create new innovations on the IoT. Founded in 2010 by Ludovic Le Moan and Christophe Fourtet, the company is headquartered in Labège near Toulouse, France’s “IoT Valley”. Sigfox also has offices in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Boston, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.
NetSpeed Systems, Inc. specializes in providing network-on-chip (NoC) intellectual property (IP) solutions for system-on-chip (SoC) designers across various markets, including mobile and high-performance computing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers products such as NetSpeed Gemini, a directory-based coherency solution that scales coherency modules based on SoC specifications, and NetSpeed Orion, which automates interconnects for a diverse range of SoCs. Additionally, NetSpeed Systems provides NocStudio, an architecture exploration platform that allows SoC architects to design, configure, and simulate NoC IP while evaluating different SoC architectures. As of September 2018, NetSpeed Systems operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation. The company's solutions are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-market through a system-level approach and user-driven automation.
Sckipio Corporation is a semiconductor company specializing in G.fast-based modems that facilitate ultra high-speed broadband access. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, Sckipio focuses on technologies that enable telecommunications providers to deliver speeds of up to 1 Gbps per subscriber, supporting applications such as fiber-to-the-distribution-point, multi-dwelling units, and mobile backhaul. The company is notable for being the first to offer G.fast modems and has made significant contributions to the G.fast standard, accounting for over 20% of its development. Sckipio's innovative solutions enable faster broadband access over existing infrastructures, aiming to make high-speed internet more widely available.
rift.IO, Inc. operates in technology sector. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Sedona Systems has created NetFusion, the first multi-layer application platform, focusing on optimization & control of the optical and IP layers (L0-L3) of network operators. Enabling both optically-aware IP routing and IP-informed optical switching, our applications double effective WAN capacity, boost agility, availability and flexibility – and save up to 80% of core network costs over 5 years.
Based on a centralized open-source software tools, NetFusion connects to all major vendors’ equipment through SDN controllers or management systems. It then optimizes key tasks through dynamic, automatic management of both optical and IP resources.
Kazan Networks Corporation specializes in developing high-performance networking and enterprise storage solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Auburn, California, the company focuses on products such as iSCSI controllers, FC-to-SATA bridges, and SAS controllers. A key offering is the KN-EVAL_1.0 customer evaluation kit, designed to allow customers and partners to test the emerging NVMe over Fabrics standard. This kit provides a fully-functioning implementation based on an FPGA, facilitating optimal performance and flexibility while enabling straightforward plug-and-play connectivity between hosts and SSDs over Ethernet links. Kazan Networks operates as a subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation.
Sedona Systems has created NetFusion, the first multi-layer application platform, focusing on optimization & control of the optical and IP layers (L0-L3) of network operators. Enabling both optically-aware IP routing and IP-informed optical switching, our applications double effective WAN capacity, boost agility, availability and flexibility – and save up to 80% of core network costs over 5 years.
Based on a centralized open-source software tools, NetFusion connects to all major vendors’ equipment through SDN controllers or management systems. It then optimizes key tasks through dynamic, automatic management of both optical and IP resources.
Sckipio Corporation is a semiconductor company specializing in G.fast-based modems that facilitate ultra high-speed broadband access. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, Sckipio focuses on technologies that enable telecommunications providers to deliver speeds of up to 1 Gbps per subscriber, supporting applications such as fiber-to-the-distribution-point, multi-dwelling units, and mobile backhaul. The company is notable for being the first to offer G.fast modems and has made significant contributions to the G.fast standard, accounting for over 20% of its development. Sckipio's innovative solutions enable faster broadband access over existing infrastructures, aiming to make high-speed internet more widely available.
The company for domestic and foreign more than 20,000 enterprises with website building , domain names, e-mail services, web hosting , web hosting services , as well as nearly a thousand companies design and develop all kinds of Internet-based business applications and management software , is one Internet application service provider of domestic influential . The company will adhere to customer -oriented, application -oriented strategy , continue to focus on pioneering development in the field of information technology to become corporate, government , promoters and family information service providers . Ching will uphold the " harmony , participation and passion" of culture , growing up with customers and partners to work together for common development.
NxtGen Datacenter & Cloud Technologies Private Limited is a provider of data center and cloud-based services based in Bengaluru, India, with additional offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of solutions including Cloud Internet-as-a-Service, content delivery networks, Backup-as-a-Service, Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service, and managed security services. NxtGen operates its own High Density Data Center (HDDC) facilities and also provides centrally managed On-Premise Data Centers (OPDC). By delivering comprehensive data center and enterprise cloud services, NxtGen aims to help clients streamline their IT infrastructure, lower operational costs, and foster business growth.
Prisma SD-WAN, formerly known as CloudGenix, specializes in software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) solutions designed to support hybrid cloud environments and mobile workforces. The company offers a platform that virtualizes enterprise networks, facilitating user connectivity to cloud and data center applications while minimizing the infrastructure needed for remote offices. Its products centralize critical network functions, such as firewalling and threat detection, and include the ION 2000 hardware appliance, which provides essential SD-WAN capabilities for small and remote offices. By enabling application-specific service-level agreements (SLAs), Prisma SD-WAN enhances application performance based on business priorities. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company caters to various industries, including retail, financial services, automotive, legal, and technology, striving to simplify network design and management while delivering significant cost savings and enhanced security.
Sigfox is the world’s leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has built a global network to connect billions of devices to the Internet while consuming as little energy as possible, as simply as possible. Sigfox’s unique approach to device-to-cloud communications addresses the three greatest barriers to global IoT adoption: cost, energy consumption, and global scalability. Today, the network is present in 26 countries and on track to cover 60 by 2018 – covering a population of 397 million people. With millions of objects connected and a rapidly growing partner ecosystem, Sigfox empowers companies to create new innovations on the IoT. Founded in 2010 by Ludovic Le Moan and Christophe Fourtet, the company is headquartered in Labège near Toulouse, France’s “IoT Valley”. Sigfox also has offices in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Boston, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.
Lantiq has a unique capability to combine traditional Wireline technologies with leading-edge Access and Home Networking technologies. Their semiconductor solutions are deployed by major carriers and found in home networks in every region of the world.
NetSpeed Systems, Inc. specializes in providing network-on-chip (NoC) intellectual property (IP) solutions for system-on-chip (SoC) designers across various markets, including mobile and high-performance computing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers products such as NetSpeed Gemini, a directory-based coherency solution that scales coherency modules based on SoC specifications, and NetSpeed Orion, which automates interconnects for a diverse range of SoCs. Additionally, NetSpeed Systems provides NocStudio, an architecture exploration platform that allows SoC architects to design, configure, and simulate NoC IP while evaluating different SoC architectures. As of September 2018, NetSpeed Systems operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation. The company's solutions are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-market through a system-level approach and user-driven automation.
LSI - Axxia Networking Business
Acquisition in 2014
LSI - Axxia Networking Business is a processors destined for enterprise and wireless network hardware.
Intigua virtualizes the management layer, bringing cloud-grade scalability and agility to infrastructure monitoring and management for the first time. It enables enterprises to ensure the performance, availability, and security of business-critical applications running on large-scale physical, virtual, private and public cloud, and hybrid infrastructures.
Newlans, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Acton, Massachusetts, specializing in programmable analog signal processing solutions. Founded in 2003, the company has developed advanced programmable silicon-on-insulator capacitors and components designed for integration into tunable radio frequency front end (RFFE) solutions. Its technology enhances radio frequency analog design by enabling feedback and programmability, which reduces costs, optimizes performance, and increases functionality. Newlans primarily serves smartphone original equipment manufacturers and RFFE module suppliers, addressing the growing demand for tunable solutions amid the expansion of global 4G LTE bands and the adoption of Carrier Aggregation. As a subsidiary of Newtel Essence B.V., Newlans is positioned to meet the evolving needs of the mobile communications industry.
Sigfox is the world’s leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has built a global network to connect billions of devices to the Internet while consuming as little energy as possible, as simply as possible. Sigfox’s unique approach to device-to-cloud communications addresses the three greatest barriers to global IoT adoption: cost, energy consumption, and global scalability. Today, the network is present in 26 countries and on track to cover 60 by 2018 – covering a population of 397 million people. With millions of objects connected and a rapidly growing partner ecosystem, Sigfox empowers companies to create new innovations on the IoT. Founded in 2010 by Ludovic Le Moan and Christophe Fourtet, the company is headquartered in Labège near Toulouse, France’s “IoT Valley”. Sigfox also has offices in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Boston, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.
Nexmo provides innovative cloud communication APIs that enable applications and enterprises connect to their customers via voice and SMS. Nexmo’s APIs, Direct to Carrier approach and Adaptive Routing technology improves customer experiences by connecting you with your customers reliably no matter where they are in the world. Nexmo connects to over 1,700 carriers and reaches over 235 countries and territories. Nexmo can help any business improve customer communication--some of the world’s top companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, and Snapchat communicate with their global users using Nexmo, across industries ranging from travel, transportation, messaging, e-commerce, finance and payments, and security. Start sending messages and calls in minutes for free at https://www.nexmo.com/
CSDN Holdings Co. Ltd. is an online community platform catering to IT developers and professionals in China. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Beijing, CSDN offers a range of services that include knowledge sharing, career development, and software development. The platform supports over 25 million registered members, including 8 million active users and 500,000 registered companies, providing essential resources for continuous learning and professional networking. CSDN facilitates the commercialization of technology and fosters collaboration among IT professionals, making it a vital resource for the Chinese software development community.
Sensory Networks specializes in software solutions for pattern matching and content processing acceleration, aimed primarily at network security equipment vendors. The company's technology enhances the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of platforms that handle resource-intensive applications, including Antivirus, Intrusion Prevention Systems, and Content Filtering. By improving the price/performance ratio of these security tools, Sensory Networks plays a vital role in helping vendors deliver more effective and competitive network security solutions.
NxtGen Datacenter & Cloud Technologies Private Limited is a provider of data center and cloud-based services based in Bengaluru, India, with additional offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of solutions including Cloud Internet-as-a-Service, content delivery networks, Backup-as-a-Service, Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service, and managed security services. NxtGen operates its own High Density Data Center (HDDC) facilities and also provides centrally managed On-Premise Data Centers (OPDC). By delivering comprehensive data center and enterprise cloud services, NxtGen aims to help clients streamline their IT infrastructure, lower operational costs, and foster business growth.
GainSpan specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi solutions for sensors and embedded applications. Established in 2006 by a team of engineers from Intel, the company aims to facilitate the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi technologies. GainSpan's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to 10 years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This capability supports various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring for industrial equipment. The company's integrated system-on-chip design combines essential components such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, making it easier for customers to develop connected products for smart homes and cities.
Netronome Systems, Inc. specializes in server-based networking solutions, providing a range of products including server networking platforms, intelligent server adapters, silicon accelerators, and SmartNICs. The company focuses on enhancing the efficiency and security of modern data center infrastructures, enabling customers to innovate at a lower cost and with reduced power consumption. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netronome's offerings allow for the offloading of network and security processing, addressing the challenges posed by increasing bandwidth demands in data centers. By fostering scalability and efficiency, Netronome supports organizations in navigating the complexities of today’s cloud networks, ultimately improving the total cost of ownership and revenue potential per server.
Altobridge wireless network solutions provide a lower capital and lower operating cost option for the delivery of voice and mobile broadband services, enabling mobile network operators to connect unconnected communities and enterprises at minimum cost.
Central to this lie a series of patented and patent-pending technologies namely; Data at the Edge™ (data optimisation in wireless networks), Local Connectivity™ (local voice switching) and Split Architecture™ (transmission and power optimisation), all of which – individually and combined – drive down communications delivery costs for mobile network operators, by reducing backhaul and power consumption costs.
Nexmo provides innovative cloud communication APIs that enable applications and enterprises connect to their customers via voice and SMS. Nexmo’s APIs, Direct to Carrier approach and Adaptive Routing technology improves customer experiences by connecting you with your customers reliably no matter where they are in the world. Nexmo connects to over 1,700 carriers and reaches over 235 countries and territories. Nexmo can help any business improve customer communication--some of the world’s top companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, and Snapchat communicate with their global users using Nexmo, across industries ranging from travel, transportation, messaging, e-commerce, finance and payments, and security. Start sending messages and calls in minutes for free at https://www.nexmo.com/
Big Switch Networks Inc. specializes in data center networking technologies, catering to a global audience with solutions that enhance operational efficiency and business agility. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company offers two primary products: Big Monitoring Fabric and Big Cloud Fabric. Big Monitoring Fabric functions as a network packet broker, enabling security chains for inline traffic and providing comprehensive visibility across the organization's entire network. Big Cloud Fabric employs open networking and software-defined networking technologies, supporting various environments such as VMware, OpenStack, and network function virtualization. The company's solutions facilitate improved visibility and security in multi-cloud and on-premises enterprise settings. Additionally, Big Switch Networks has formed strategic partnerships with major industry players, contributing to several open source communities to drive innovation in cloud-first networking.
Sigfox is the world’s leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has built a global network to connect billions of devices to the Internet while consuming as little energy as possible, as simply as possible. Sigfox’s unique approach to device-to-cloud communications addresses the three greatest barriers to global IoT adoption: cost, energy consumption, and global scalability. Today, the network is present in 26 countries and on track to cover 60 by 2018 – covering a population of 397 million people. With millions of objects connected and a rapidly growing partner ecosystem, Sigfox empowers companies to create new innovations on the IoT. Founded in 2010 by Ludovic Le Moan and Christophe Fourtet, the company is headquartered in Labège near Toulouse, France’s “IoT Valley”. Sigfox also has offices in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Boston, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.
Solera Networks develops high-speed network forensics solutions for both physical and virtual networks. These solutions focus on speed and scalability – capturing, indexing, searching, and replaying all network traffic, even in 10Gb environments. The Solera Networks architecture provides open platform interoperability, extensible storage, and portability. These capabilities enable security professionals to quickly identify the source of any attack, remediate, and fortify against further risk. Think of this as a black box for the network recording all information for full fidelity replay after an incident.
GainSpan specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi solutions for sensors and embedded applications. Established in 2006 by a team of engineers from Intel, the company aims to facilitate the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi technologies. GainSpan's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to 10 years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This capability supports various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring for industrial equipment. The company's integrated system-on-chip design combines essential components such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, making it easier for customers to develop connected products for smart homes and cities.
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products including FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, which encompasses software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum Microsystems provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to facilitate interconnection packet and protocol processing on line cards. Its products primarily serve original equipment manufacturers, both in the United States and internationally.
Altobridge wireless network solutions provide a lower capital and lower operating cost option for the delivery of voice and mobile broadband services, enabling mobile network operators to connect unconnected communities and enterprises at minimum cost.
Central to this lie a series of patented and patent-pending technologies namely; Data at the Edge™ (data optimisation in wireless networks), Local Connectivity™ (local voice switching) and Split Architecture™ (transmission and power optimisation), all of which – individually and combined – drive down communications delivery costs for mobile network operators, by reducing backhaul and power consumption costs.
Nymgo is making the world smaller by connecting under-privileged immigrants with their families back home. Nymgo Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) software offers immigrant communities a low-cost and high-quality solution for calling landlines and mobile phones in regions where Internet and broadband infrastructure remain scarce.
Overture Networks, Inc. specializes in providing virtualization solutions and high-speed carrier Ethernet services to service providers. The company offers a range of products designed to facilitate cost-effective service delivery and revenue generation. Key offerings include the Overture Orchestrator for operational efficiency, Overture Analytics for actionable intelligence, and an open-source SDN controller to manage network configurations. Its hardware solutions, such as the Overture 65, Overture 1400, and Overture 6500, cater to various needs, from Ethernet access devices to carrier-grade aggregation and switching platforms. These products enable seamless integration of packet-switched and circuit-switched technologies, facilitating service delivery over copper, fiber, or optical transport. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, Overture Networks also has development offices in Westford, Massachusetts, and Bangalore, India. The company operates as a subsidiary of ADVA Optical Networking SE.
ChinaCache is a prominent Chinese provider of content delivery networks and cloud-based services, established in 1998. The company caters to a diverse range of clients, including small and large enterprises, luxury brands, e-commerce platforms, banking institutions, online gaming, and media organizations. With a robust infrastructure that includes over 400 service nodes in more than 120 major cities across China, ChinaCache offers a total network capacity exceeding 1000Gbps. The company maintains interconnections with all major telecommunications carriers and local internet service providers in Mainland China, enabling it to enhance online services and user experiences for its clients. All of ChinaCache's revenue is generated within the People's Republic of China, underscoring its focus on the domestic market.
Grid Net is a provider of software solutions aimed at enhancing smart grid operations for utility companies and their partners. The company's flagship product, the Grid Net Machine-to-Machine Network Operating System, is specifically designed to manage grid devices and facilitate advanced grid applications across various broadband networks, whether public or private and wired or wireless. By focusing on strategic deployments of high-value grid applications, Grid Net enables utilities to achieve immediate returns on investment while ensuring long-term value. The company emphasizes open and interoperable systems that support secure and scalable smart grid services, including smart metering. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Grid Net also has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Tokyo, and is supported by notable investors in the technology and energy sectors.
NetEffect, Inc. operates as a network connectivity solutions company. The company develops and provides multi-gigabit Ethernet products. It offers iWARP Ethernet Channel Adapters, which simplify datacenter management by enabling a single, consolidated fabric for networking, storage, and clustering applications. The company's products implement IETF for Ethernet, while maintaining with existing Ethernet infrastructure in data center. It also provides data networking, cluster computing, and storage networking solutions. The company has strategic partnerships with ABAQUS; Blade.org; Ciara Technologies; Critical Software; Evergrid; Force10 Networks; Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.; Fulcrum Microsystems; HP BladeSystem Solution Builder; Quadrics; VMware; and Woven Systems. The company was formerly known as Banderacom, Inc. and changed its name to NetEffect, Inc. in 2004. NetEffect, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Austin, Texas. On August 27, 2008, NetEffect Inc. filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. As of October 14, 2008, NetEffect, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.
NetEffect Corporation is a professional services company positioned to respond to the complex and dynamic demands of contemporary communications environments. NetEffect's lines of business include Architecture and Infrastructure; Management and Measurement; and Converged Applications. Within NetEffect NetCenters, networking and communications centers, the company verifies and demonstrates solutions. Service providers, e-Business and enterprise clients collaborate with NetEffect to maintain competitive advantage and optimize investment in information technology. Headquartered in Atlanta, NetEffect has regional offices throughout the United States and is engaged in projects worldwide.
ChinaCache is a prominent Chinese provider of content delivery networks and cloud-based services, established in 1998. The company caters to a diverse range of clients, including small and large enterprises, luxury brands, e-commerce platforms, banking institutions, online gaming, and media organizations. With a robust infrastructure that includes over 400 service nodes in more than 120 major cities across China, ChinaCache offers a total network capacity exceeding 1000Gbps. The company maintains interconnections with all major telecommunications carriers and local internet service providers in Mainland China, enabling it to enhance online services and user experiences for its clients. All of ChinaCache's revenue is generated within the People's Republic of China, underscoring its focus on the domestic market.
Expand Networks is a technology company founded in 1998 that specializes in Wide Area Network (WAN) optimization. It is recognized as a leading provider of "Virtual Proximity" solutions, which enhance network performance by reducing latency and improving user experience. The company has established a strong customer base with over 3,500 clients and has deployed more than 40,000 units globally, including the industry's largest installation of over 3,000 devices. Expand Networks distributes its solutions through a network of certified resellers, system integrators, managed service providers, and original equipment manufacturer partners, ensuring a widespread reach in delivering its innovative technology.
Grid Net is a provider of software solutions aimed at enhancing smart grid operations for utility companies and their partners. The company's flagship product, the Grid Net Machine-to-Machine Network Operating System, is specifically designed to manage grid devices and facilitate advanced grid applications across various broadband networks, whether public or private and wired or wireless. By focusing on strategic deployments of high-value grid applications, Grid Net enables utilities to achieve immediate returns on investment while ensuring long-term value. The company emphasizes open and interoperable systems that support secure and scalable smart grid services, including smart metering. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Grid Net also has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Tokyo, and is supported by notable investors in the technology and energy sectors.
Zensys specializes in wireless networking technology focused on control and status reading applications. The company is best known for developing Z-Wave, a cost-effective, two-way wireless mesh network communications technology. This technology allows consumers to conveniently and securely monitor and manage various home control systems, such as lighting and security, from anywhere globally. In addition to its core technology, Zensys provides a range of products and services, including application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), development kits, and engineering services tailored for Original Equipment Manufacturers.
GainSpan specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi solutions for sensors and embedded applications. Established in 2006 by a team of engineers from Intel, the company aims to facilitate the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi technologies. GainSpan's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to 10 years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This capability supports various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring for industrial equipment. The company's integrated system-on-chip design combines essential components such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, making it easier for customers to develop connected products for smart homes and cities.
Grid Net is a provider of software solutions aimed at enhancing smart grid operations for utility companies and their partners. The company's flagship product, the Grid Net Machine-to-Machine Network Operating System, is specifically designed to manage grid devices and facilitate advanced grid applications across various broadband networks, whether public or private and wired or wireless. By focusing on strategic deployments of high-value grid applications, Grid Net enables utilities to achieve immediate returns on investment while ensuring long-term value. The company emphasizes open and interoperable systems that support secure and scalable smart grid services, including smart metering. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Grid Net also has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Tokyo, and is supported by notable investors in the technology and energy sectors.
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Arch Rock Corporation is a systems and software company that builds innovative products and technology for wireless sensor networks. The Company's mission is to bridge the physical and digital worlds by bringing data gathered by wireless sensor networks into the enterprise IT infrastructure, where it can be easily viewed, analyzed and managed. Wireless sensor networking is critical for broad and immediate access to sensory information. The technology removes the physical boundaries that shackle instruments, bringing sensing to places and things previously unobservable and creating networks to make that information readily accessible. Equally important are leading-edge Internet and Web technologies, which provide an architecture for highly scalable networks and efficient integration of diverse information sources. The Arch Rock founding team pioneered the research and development of wireless sensor networking and its integration into enterprise data management. Our combination of real-world know-how, technical expertise, and visionary insight drives our mission to expand the Internet with awareness of the physical world of matter, space, and time. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in San Francisco, California.
ChinaCache is a prominent Chinese provider of content delivery networks and cloud-based services, established in 1998. The company caters to a diverse range of clients, including small and large enterprises, luxury brands, e-commerce platforms, banking institutions, online gaming, and media organizations. With a robust infrastructure that includes over 400 service nodes in more than 120 major cities across China, ChinaCache offers a total network capacity exceeding 1000Gbps. The company maintains interconnections with all major telecommunications carriers and local internet service providers in Mainland China, enabling it to enhance online services and user experiences for its clients. All of ChinaCache's revenue is generated within the People's Republic of China, underscoring its focus on the domestic market.
Ceterus Networks manufactures and provides flexible transport systems for cell tower backhaul and enterprise data applications. The company’s products include UTX8212 for circuit-based services; UTS1100 for Ethernet transport; UTS1000 for lower Ethernet port density applications; UTS1530 for 3G mobile wireless cell tower backhaul and enterprise applications; UTS900 for Ethernet and TDM service transport; and UTS810 for Ethernet-only transport requirements. It also provides Ethernet and multiservice delivery, cell tower backhaul, and data center connectivity solutions.
Pronto Networks Provides Carrier-Class Operations Support Systems (OSS) That Enables Network Operators To Deploy And Manage Large Public WLAN Networks. The Company’s Software Handles Provisioning, Configuration, Authentication, Access Control, Security, Pre-Paid And Post-Paid Billing, And Roaming Settlement For Large Public WLAN Networks.
Intellon Corporation, a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the design, develop, manufacture, and marketing of integrated circuits (ICs) for powerline communications or high-speed communications over existing electrical wiring in the United States and internationally. They provides HomePlug-based ICs for home networking, networked entertainment, broadband over powerline access, ethernet-over-coax, smart grid management, and other commercial applications. The HomePlug-based ICs provide connectivity between broadband modems or routers and personal computers, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and other electronic products within a home; and monitors electrical distribution system, as well as helps in distributing Internet, video-on-demand, and other services.
CableMatrix Technologies provides policy management software platforms and tools. It enables service providers to deploy the Internet services. The company offers on demand service platform (ODSP) policy server that enables bandwidth management on a per-customer and per-application basis. Its ODSP provides tools for applications, such as Voice over IP, video streaming, on-line gaming, and videoconferencing. The company's ODSP suite also offers packetcable multimedia-compliant policy server, application enablers, and related bandwidth management tools.
Tejas Networks Limited is a company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing optical and data networking products. Its offerings include high-performance equipment for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defense, and government entities. The company's product portfolio features converged packet optical products, enterprise Ethernet switches, and advanced optical transport solutions, catering to both urban and rural connectivity needs. Tejas Networks also provides software solutions for network management and various services, including network planning, installation, and customer support. The company primarily operates in India but has a significant presence in international markets. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Tejas Networks was incorporated in 2000 and has since established itself as a key player in the communication network infrastructure sector.
GainSpan specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi solutions for sensors and embedded applications. Established in 2006 by a team of engineers from Intel, the company aims to facilitate the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi technologies. GainSpan's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to 10 years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This capability supports various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring for industrial equipment. The company's integrated system-on-chip design combines essential components such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, making it easier for customers to develop connected products for smart homes and cities.
Navini Networks specializes in providing portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions in the United States. The company offers a range of pre-Mobile WiMAX products, including the Ripwave MX product line, which features portable base stations, modems, radio frequency combiners, and element management systems. In addition, Navini Networks develops Smart WiMAX technology, which incorporates beamformed MIMO and smart beamforming to enhance mobile broadband services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Navini Networks aims to deliver effective broadband solutions to the mass market.
Pando Networks (www.pandonetworks.com) improves the delivery performance of online media assets. Pando accelerates content delivery, increases download completion and provides detailed performance data. Pando technology currently accelerates the delivery of more than 200 million media downloads around the world each year. Pando is funded by Intel Capital, BRM Capital and Wheatley Partners.
Silverback Systems
Venture Round in 2006
Silverback Systems engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of network acceleration processors in the United States. Its products feature iSNAP architecture that enables and accelerates storage over ethernet fabric to provide network convergence for SAN, NAS, and LAN. The company offers iSNAP2110 processor, iSNAP2110 iSCSI initiator host bus adaptor, and iSNAP2110 platform development toolkit that accelerate the performance of servers, iSCSI storage devices, NAS appliances, blade servers, and multiprotocol storage routers; iSNAP initiator solutions, including Windows server applications, enterprise-grade storage area networking, and SAN/NAS storage consolidation solutions.
Atrica specializes in providing carrier Ethernet solutions tailored for metropolitan area networks. The company's product lineup includes core switches, aggregation switches, edge switches, and a service platform specifically designed for Ethernet networks. Atrica also offers a range of services such as Ethernet Internet access, Ethernet transparent LAN, T1 private line, Ethernet private line, and Ethernet private network services. Its solutions cater to various clients, including incumbent local service providers, competitive carriers, cable operators, and enterprises, enhancing their network capabilities and broadband offerings for both business and residential customers.
PIPEX Communications
Venture Round in 2006
PIPEX is a provider of integrated telecommunications and Internet services. With a broad customer base including small/home-offices and blue chip companies, PIPEX provides a comprehensive range of consumer, business and corporate voice, broadband, security domain name registration and shared and dedicated hosting solutions. PIPEX’s focus is simple: enabling businesses and consumers to achieve their aspirations through proven communications services and emerging technologies. This is achieved through an extensive portfolio of high-speed Internet connectivity, managed services and hosting, security and voice products — combining exceptional performance, innovation and a commitment to customer service. Owning one of the UK’s most extensive communication networks, PIPEX boasts more than 100 Points of Presence (PoPs) nationwide. In addition, state-of-the-art data centres, which are manned and monitored 24x7, ensure the security of PIPEX’s customers’ business critical applications. Its commitment to investing in its technology infrastructure ensures that PIPEX continues to deliver the most scalable, resilient, secure and reliable services.
IP Fabrics, Inc. is a provider of network visibility, compliance, and analytics solutions for various sectors, including telecommunications, cable, wireless, and government agencies. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the company offers a range of products designed for network surveillance and diagnostics. Key offerings include TunnelBox, which facilitates remote traffic access for diagnostics and compliance; DeepProbe, a tool for deep packet inspection and real-time alerts; and DeepSweep, which supports lawful intercept compliance and network visibility. Additionally, CyberInsight provides analytics for network behavior analysis and forensics. IP Fabrics also supplies development services, training, maintenance, and support for its products. Founded in 2002, the company has established a diverse customer base, including surveillance providers, law enforcement, and service operators, and operates as a subsidiary of Yaana Technologies, LLC.
Arch Rock Corporation is a systems and software company that builds innovative products and technology for wireless sensor networks. The Company's mission is to bridge the physical and digital worlds by bringing data gathered by wireless sensor networks into the enterprise IT infrastructure, where it can be easily viewed, analyzed and managed. Wireless sensor networking is critical for broad and immediate access to sensory information. The technology removes the physical boundaries that shackle instruments, bringing sensing to places and things previously unobservable and creating networks to make that information readily accessible. Equally important are leading-edge Internet and Web technologies, which provide an architecture for highly scalable networks and efficient integration of diverse information sources. The Arch Rock founding team pioneered the research and development of wireless sensor networking and its integration into enterprise data management. Our combination of real-world know-how, technical expertise, and visionary insight drives our mission to expand the Internet with awareness of the physical world of matter, space, and time. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in San Francisco, California.
ChinaCache is a prominent Chinese provider of content delivery networks and cloud-based services, established in 1998. The company caters to a diverse range of clients, including small and large enterprises, luxury brands, e-commerce platforms, banking institutions, online gaming, and media organizations. With a robust infrastructure that includes over 400 service nodes in more than 120 major cities across China, ChinaCache offers a total network capacity exceeding 1000Gbps. The company maintains interconnections with all major telecommunications carriers and local internet service providers in Mainland China, enabling it to enhance online services and user experiences for its clients. All of ChinaCache's revenue is generated within the People's Republic of China, underscoring its focus on the domestic market.
Intellon Corporation, a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the design, develop, manufacture, and marketing of integrated circuits (ICs) for powerline communications or high-speed communications over existing electrical wiring in the United States and internationally. They provides HomePlug-based ICs for home networking, networked entertainment, broadband over powerline access, ethernet-over-coax, smart grid management, and other commercial applications. The HomePlug-based ICs provide connectivity between broadband modems or routers and personal computers, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and other electronic products within a home; and monitors electrical distribution system, as well as helps in distributing Internet, video-on-demand, and other services.
Pronto Networks Provides Carrier-Class Operations Support Systems (OSS) That Enables Network Operators To Deploy And Manage Large Public WLAN Networks. The Company’s Software Handles Provisioning, Configuration, Authentication, Access Control, Security, Pre-Paid And Post-Paid Billing, And Roaming Settlement For Large Public WLAN Networks.
Private Equity Round in 2005
InfiNet Wireless Limited is a leading provider of fixed, nomadic, mobile, and public safety wireless connectivity solutions, specializing in broadband wireless access and WiMAX technologies. Its product portfolio includes a variety of wireless solutions such as point-to-point and point-to-multipoint systems, a MESH topology solution with Wi-Fi capabilities, and broadband solutions operating below 7 GHz. These technologies cater to diverse sectors including video surveillance, government, telecommunications, and public safety, serving clients across multiple countries including the United States, Mexico, Spain, and India. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Moscow, InfiNet Wireless has distinguished itself as one of the largest privately owned companies in Broadband Wireless Access development, emphasizing technology innovation and customer satisfaction in its growth strategy. The company actively engages with its customers to incorporate feedback into its research and product development, ensuring its solutions meet the needs of global communication providers and various organizations.
Solarflare Communications is a computer networking company that specializes in providing neural-class networks, technologies for ultra-scale, and software-defined. It also provides a comprehensive, integrated set of technologies for distributed, ultra-scale, software-defined datacenters.
It was founded in 2001 and headquartered in Irvine, California.
Sandburst Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in advanced technology for designing complex integrated circuits. The company focuses on developing very large-scale integration (VLSI) solutions aimed at data communications and IP networking. Sandburst's innovative wire-speed IP packet processing components enable the creation of high-performance systems while significantly reducing development costs and accelerating time-to-market for its customers. By providing tailored semiconductor solutions for scalable packet switching and routing systems, Sandburst positions itself as a key player in the communications and data networking markets.
Interlink Networks, LLC specializes in customizable authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) systems for both wireless and wired networks. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company offers a range of products including the RAD-Series Remote Access Dial-In User Services server, which facilitates AAA for carriers, Internet service providers, and networked enterprises. Additionally, Interlink Networks provides a Diameter Server that complies with various industry standards and a software developer's kit. Their clientele includes a diverse array of carriers, service providers, integrators, and OEMs globally, with notable customers such as major US and Swiss carriers and leading technology firms like Hewlett-Packard and Siemens. The company also offers professional services, training, and support to enhance its product offerings.
Tejas Networks Limited is a company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing optical and data networking products. Its offerings include high-performance equipment for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defense, and government entities. The company's product portfolio features converged packet optical products, enterprise Ethernet switches, and advanced optical transport solutions, catering to both urban and rural connectivity needs. Tejas Networks also provides software solutions for network management and various services, including network planning, installation, and customer support. The company primarily operates in India but has a significant presence in international markets. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Tejas Networks was incorporated in 2000 and has since established itself as a key player in the communication network infrastructure sector.
CableMatrix Technologies provides policy management software platforms and tools. It enables service providers to deploy the Internet services. The company offers on demand service platform (ODSP) policy server that enables bandwidth management on a per-customer and per-application basis. Its ODSP provides tools for applications, such as Voice over IP, video streaming, on-line gaming, and videoconferencing. The company's ODSP suite also offers packetcable multimedia-compliant policy server, application enablers, and related bandwidth management tools.
Continuous Computing specializes in integrated platform solutions designed to assist network equipment providers in addressing the challenges of mobile broadband capacity. With over two decades of experience in telecommunications innovation, the company enables clients to enhance their return on investment by allowing them to concentrate on differentiating their offerings in areas such as 3G, LTE, Femtocell, and Deep Packet Inspection applications. Continuous Computing distinguishes itself through its combination of advanced ATCA platforms and renowned Trillium protocol software, resulting in optimized and proven products for wireless and packet processing. The company is actively involved in various industry organizations, including 3GPP, ETSI, and the Femto Forum, further solidifying its commitment to advancing telecommunications technology.
Tropos Networks designs and supplies technology for building extensive wireless broadband networks suitable for various applications, including smart grid and outdoor industrial use. Their products allow network operators, service providers, and government entities to establish reliable metro-scale Wi-Fi networks without the need for wired connections at each node, significantly reducing installation and operational costs. The company's MetroMesh OS enhances network performance through features such as predictive wireless routing, adaptive mesh connectivity, and self-organizing capabilities. This innovative approach provides users with broad and efficient wireless data coverage in diverse environments, making Tropos a key player in the development of scalable and secure wireless infrastructure.
Envara is a fabless semiconductor company based in Ra'anana, Israel, specializing in the development of wireless networking chipset solutions. Founded in 2000, the company provides chipsets that support security features and are utilized in network interface cards and access points. Envara serves a diverse range of clients, including wireless access providers, original design manufacturers (ODMs), personal computer manufacturers, appliance manufacturers, and consumer electronics manufacturers. The company's products are integral to enhancing connectivity and security in various devices and applications.
Pronto Networks Provides Carrier-Class Operations Support Systems (OSS) That Enables Network Operators To Deploy And Manage Large Public WLAN Networks. The Company’s Software Handles Provisioning, Configuration, Authentication, Access Control, Security, Pre-Paid And Post-Paid Billing, And Roaming Settlement For Large Public WLAN Networks.
Sandburst Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in advanced technology for designing complex integrated circuits. The company focuses on developing very large-scale integration (VLSI) solutions aimed at data communications and IP networking. Sandburst's innovative wire-speed IP packet processing components enable the creation of high-performance systems while significantly reducing development costs and accelerating time-to-market for its customers. By providing tailored semiconductor solutions for scalable packet switching and routing systems, Sandburst positions itself as a key player in the communications and data networking markets.
Network Physics
Venture Round in 2003
As of October 19, 2007, Network Physics, Inc. was acquired by OPNET Technologies Inc. (NasdaqNM:OPNT). Network Physics, Inc. provides real-time performance management solutions for converged networks. Its NetSensory appliances monitor the performance, integrity, and security of the applications infrastructure and enables IT staff to align operations with business priorities; NetSensory Enterprise Architecture, a network application management solution; NetSensory Solution Insight for VoIP delivers real-time and integrated management of voice and data applications; and NetSensory Business Reporter is a software option for the NP-Director platform. It offers solutions for the financial, health care, manufacturing, media, and retail sectors. Network Physics was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California with an additional office in the United Kingdom.
Jungo Software develops a range of software solutions primarily focused on connectivity and automotive applications. The company is known for its residential gateway software platform, OpenRG, which enables Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to efficiently introduce broadband customer premises equipment, including residential and small office/home office gateways. In addition to this, Jungo provides software development tools for embedded systems and telephony applications, which have been widely adopted across various markets. The company also offers products tailored for automotive use, such as WinDriver, a PC driver development toolkit; MediaCore, automotive multimedia middleware; and DriverCore, communication drivers for USB devices. Overall, Jungo Software plays a significant role in enhancing connectivity in both home and automotive environments.
Acirro
Acquisition in 2003
Acirro's ground-breaking Global Distributed File System (GDFS™) technology greatly simplifies the management of enterprise's complex distributed storage networks. Their GDFS-based Acumula™ software uniquely embeds NAS aggregation, smart replication and automated capacity management capabilities directly into our distributed meta-file system resulting in a unique, non-obstructive approach to simplifying the management of Network Attached Storage (NAS) scattered throughout a WAN environment.
Atrica specializes in providing carrier Ethernet solutions tailored for metropolitan area networks. The company's product lineup includes core switches, aggregation switches, edge switches, and a service platform specifically designed for Ethernet networks. Atrica also offers a range of services such as Ethernet Internet access, Ethernet transparent LAN, T1 private line, Ethernet private line, and Ethernet private network services. Its solutions cater to various clients, including incumbent local service providers, competitive carriers, cable operators, and enterprises, enhancing their network capabilities and broadband offerings for both business and residential customers.
Vivato is a provider of Wi-Fi infrastructure solutions, specializing in the design and delivery of connectivity systems for mobile carriers and operators both in the United States and internationally. The company offers advanced indoor Wi-Fi base stations that enhance range and coverage for large spaces such as warehouses, stadiums, convention centers, and office parks. Additionally, Vivato provides outdoor Wi-Fi base stations capable of delivering high data rates to extensive outdoor areas, which include urban and rural Wi-Fi projects, educational campuses, resorts, and various public facilities like airports and train terminals. Its products aim to meet the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by mobile device usage, thereby supporting a wide array of industries and environments.