Fluidmesh Network
Acquisition in 2020
Fluidmesh Networks LLC specializes in designing and manufacturing wireless systems tailored for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications. The company's offerings include various solutions such as point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and mesh networks, which facilitate outdoor and large-scale Internet-of-Things applications like smart cities and urban video surveillance. Fluidmesh's product lineup encompasses advanced technologies for video surveillance, condition monitoring, and data communication, featuring items like dual-quadri-band and tri-band wireless products, antennas, and various accessories. The company serves a diverse clientele, including municipalities, industrial facilities, schools, seaports, and theme parks, across regions such as North America, Europe, Australia, and South America. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Fluidmesh Networks also has an office in Milan, Italy, and operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Celeno Communications is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of advanced components and subsystems for high-performance carrier-class WiFi systems and networks. The company focuses on creating Wi-Fi chipsets, edge software, and cloud technologies that enhance connectivity across various applications, including smart homes, smart cities, and smart buildings. Celeno's innovative technology improves throughput, coverage, and quality of service, enabling the delivery of multiple high-definition video streams, voice over IP, and data services over home networks. With a core competency in smart antenna technology, spatial radio switching, adaptive channel coding, and dynamic scheduling, Celeno provides solutions that ensure high system performance, consistent multimedia quality, and robust security. Its products are integrated into a range of OEM devices, facilitating seamless network management and operational efficiency for Wi-Fi providers and manufacturers.
Celeno Communications is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of advanced components and subsystems for high-performance carrier-class WiFi systems and networks. The company focuses on creating Wi-Fi chipsets, edge software, and cloud technologies that enhance connectivity across various applications, including smart homes, smart cities, and smart buildings. Celeno's innovative technology improves throughput, coverage, and quality of service, enabling the delivery of multiple high-definition video streams, voice over IP, and data services over home networks. With a core competency in smart antenna technology, spatial radio switching, adaptive channel coding, and dynamic scheduling, Celeno provides solutions that ensure high system performance, consistent multimedia quality, and robust security. Its products are integrated into a range of OEM devices, facilitating seamless network management and operational efficiency for Wi-Fi providers and manufacturers.
Kumu Networks
Series C in 2016
Kumu Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in the design and manufacture of wireless systems utilizing innovative full-duplex wireless technology. Founded in 2011, the company enables radios to transmit and receive signals simultaneously on a single frequency channel. This breakthrough allows multiple radios operating in close proximity to cooperate, thereby reducing interference and enhancing overall performance. Kumu's patent-pending technology fundamentally alters the traditional assumptions underlying wireless radio systems, offering improved efficiency and simplicity across various wireless applications. The company's advancements in full-duplex design have the potential to transform all wireless markets by allowing system designers to effectively manage and eliminate self-interference among local transmitters.
Nwave Technologies Ltd. is a developer and manufacturer of wireless Internet of Things (IoT) hardware and software solutions, specializing in real-time data transmission through various sensor-based infrastructures. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Dallas and Eastern Europe, the company offers a range of products, including radio modules and parking space sensors. Nwave's innovative solutions enable enhanced connectivity for application vendors, allowing them to integrate IoT capabilities into their offerings. The company's technology facilitates the acquisition and analysis of parking data, optimizing traffic management and security for various sectors, including government, agriculture, and transportation. With a focus on accuracy, Nwave's sensors utilize multiple sensing technologies and advanced algorithms to minimize false detections, ensuring reliable vehicle detection. Their wireless network requires no additional infrastructure, with sensors capable of covering extensive distances and boasting a battery life of five to eight years. This positions Nwave as a key player in the transportation and smart city markets, providing critical insights and management solutions for diverse industries.
Ubiquisys
Acquisition in 2013
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company that specializes in designing and developing devices for mobile operators and consumers. The company is known for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband networks, delivering 3G coverage in these environments. Ubiquisys also provides convergence solutions aimed at the wireless-wireline convergence technology market, enhancing the integration of mobile and fixed-line services. Through its innovative products, Ubiquisys aims to improve mobile connectivity for users in various settings.
BroadHop
Acquisition in 2012
BroadHop is a leading provider of policy control solutions tailored for telecom service providers, helping them manage their converged networks effectively. The company has established itself as a global leader with over 65 policy installations worldwide. BroadHop's open policy platform is uniquely designed to support all aspects of policy control, allowing service providers to efficiently control, monetize, and personalize services. This capability extends to both new and legacy network components, accommodating a variety of access technologies and integrating in-network and third-party services. By streamlining service management, BroadHop empowers telecom operators to enhance their service offerings and optimize revenue generation.
Meraki
Acquisition in 2012
Meraki, a subsidiary of Cisco, specializes in providing cloud-controlled networking solutions, including Wi-Fi, routing, and security products for both wired and wireless networks. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio that features wireless LAN, switching, security appliances, and mobile device management, all managed centrally through the cloud. Its products cater to a diverse clientele, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large enterprises, educational institutions, and global hotel chains. Meraki's offerings include the Enterprise Cloud Controller, which facilitates wireless access for various sectors, as well as routers, access points, and solar-powered accessories. Founded by MIT PhD students, Meraki has established its headquarters in San Francisco, California, within Cisco's innovation hub.
Celeno Communications is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of advanced components and subsystems for high-performance carrier-class WiFi systems and networks. The company focuses on creating Wi-Fi chipsets, edge software, and cloud technologies that enhance connectivity across various applications, including smart homes, smart cities, and smart buildings. Celeno's innovative technology improves throughput, coverage, and quality of service, enabling the delivery of multiple high-definition video streams, voice over IP, and data services over home networks. With a core competency in smart antenna technology, spatial radio switching, adaptive channel coding, and dynamic scheduling, Celeno provides solutions that ensure high system performance, consistent multimedia quality, and robust security. Its products are integrated into a range of OEM devices, facilitating seamless network management and operational efficiency for Wi-Fi providers and manufacturers.
ThinkSmart Technologies
Acquisition in 2012
ThinkSmart Technologies, founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in enhancing wireless network infrastructure. The company develops location analytics technology that utilizes Wi-Fi data to provide insights into end user behavior. By analyzing this data, ThinkSmart Technologies helps businesses make informed decisions aimed at improving customer experiences and operational efficiency.
ip.access
Venture Round in 2011
ip.access Limited is a company specializing in the development and manufacturing of femtocell and picocell solutions aimed at addressing coverage and capacity challenges faced by mobile operators. With over a decade of experience, the company offers a range of technologies, including nano3G and Oyster3G, which facilitate the deployment of small-cell infrastructure across various environments, from residential areas to commercial buildings. Its solutions support multiple generations of mobile technology (2G, 3G, and 4G) and are designed to enhance indoor cellular coverage while reducing reliance on macro networks. ip.access also provides professional services encompassing project support, consultancy, system design, installation, and maintenance, catering to mobile operators, equipment manufacturers, and systems integrators globally. Established in 1997 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional operations in India, ip.access operates as a subsidiary of Mavenir Systems.
Tilera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China. Founded in 2004, Tilera specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure markets. The company's product portfolio includes the TILEPro multicore processor, which is designed to deliver high-performance computing for various embedded applications such as networking, wireless infrastructure, and digital multimedia processing. Additionally, Tilera offers a multicore development environment for programming solutions and TILExpress PCIe production cards.
Celeno Communications is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of advanced components and subsystems for high-performance carrier-class WiFi systems and networks. The company focuses on creating Wi-Fi chipsets, edge software, and cloud technologies that enhance connectivity across various applications, including smart homes, smart cities, and smart buildings. Celeno's innovative technology improves throughput, coverage, and quality of service, enabling the delivery of multiple high-definition video streams, voice over IP, and data services over home networks. With a core competency in smart antenna technology, spatial radio switching, adaptive channel coding, and dynamic scheduling, Celeno provides solutions that ensure high system performance, consistent multimedia quality, and robust security. Its products are integrated into a range of OEM devices, facilitating seamless network management and operational efficiency for Wi-Fi providers and manufacturers.
AeroScout
Series E in 2010
AeroScout specializes in real-time location technology, offering Wi-Fi-based RFID solutions for asset tracking and monitoring. The company's primary products include Engine, a software component that supports location-based applications within wireless LAN environments, and MobileView, an application designed for enterprise visibility solutions. AeroScout's technology enables organizations to enhance operational efficiency by saving time and costs, improving productivity, and reducing errors. In addition to its core products, the company provides professional services such as site planning and pre-installation support to ensure effective implementation of its solutions.
Arch Rock
Acquisition in 2010
Arch Rock Corporation is a systems and software company specializing in innovative products and technology for wireless sensor networks. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to bridge the physical and digital worlds by integrating data collected from wireless sensor networks into enterprise IT infrastructures. This integration allows for easy viewing, analysis, and management of sensory information, which is essential for providing broad and immediate access to critical data. Arch Rock's technology eliminates physical boundaries, enabling sensing in previously unreachable locations and facilitating the creation of networks that enhance data accessibility. The company's founding team has a strong background in the research and development of wireless sensor networking and its incorporation into enterprise data management, leveraging their technical expertise to expand the Internet's capacity to include awareness of the physical world.
Celeno Communications is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of advanced components and subsystems for high-performance carrier-class WiFi systems and networks. The company focuses on creating Wi-Fi chipsets, edge software, and cloud technologies that enhance connectivity across various applications, including smart homes, smart cities, and smart buildings. Celeno's innovative technology improves throughput, coverage, and quality of service, enabling the delivery of multiple high-definition video streams, voice over IP, and data services over home networks. With a core competency in smart antenna technology, spatial radio switching, adaptive channel coding, and dynamic scheduling, Celeno provides solutions that ensure high system performance, consistent multimedia quality, and robust security. Its products are integrated into a range of OEM devices, facilitating seamless network management and operational efficiency for Wi-Fi providers and manufacturers.
Zensys
Venture Round in 2008
Zensys is a company specializing in wireless networking technology for control and status reading applications. It is best known for developing Z-Wave, an affordable two-way wireless mesh network communications technology that allows users to easily and securely monitor and manage various home control systems, including lighting and security, from anywhere in the world. In addition to its core technology, Zensys offers a comprehensive range of products and services, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), development kits, and engineering services tailored for Original Equipment Manufacturers.
Navini Networks
Acquisition in 2007
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.
Cognio
Acquisition in 2007
Cognio is a company that specializes in cognitive radio solutions for unlicensed band wireless applications. Based in the Boston area, it has engineering design centers in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and an affiliated office in Ottawa, Canada. Cognio provides tools designed to address radio frequency (RF) interference, including its flagship product, Spectrum Expert 3.1. This software analyzes, diagnoses, and locates devices operating within RF environments, particularly those utilizing WiFi and RFID frequency bands. By offering these products, Cognio enables customers to troubleshoot, monitor, and optimize their wireless local area networks (WLANs), ensuring the reliability of mission-critical wireless communications.
ZeroG Wireless
Series A in 2007
ZeroG Wireless is a developer of innovative wireless solutions aimed at connecting a wide range of devices to the Internet. The company specializes in the design and production of Wi-Fi I/O chips and modules, as well as development tools tailored for various applications. Its offerings cater to diverse industries including utility and smart energy, consumer electronics, industrial controls, remote device management, retail, as well as medical and healthcare sectors. By leveraging expertise in low-power, integrated design and embedded systems, ZeroG Wireless aims to facilitate the seamless integration of wireless connectivity into numerous devices, thereby addressing the growing demand for reliable and efficient Internet access in an increasingly connected world.
Avega Systems
Series B in 2007
Avega Systems specializes in developing a comprehensive whole-home networked media platform known as Aios. This innovative system allows users to stream music seamlessly throughout their homes from various sources, including media servers, internet radio, and online services. Aios supports multiple applications, such as Wi-Fi music players, networked radios, and MP3 docks, facilitating multi-zone audio experiences. The platform is compatible with a wide array of devices, including game consoles, CD/DVD players, and portable media players, all of which can be controlled remotely via graphical Wi-Fi remotes or software applications. Aios is fully compliant with UPnP and DLNA standards, ensuring broad compatibility and ease of integration. Avega Systems offers its Aios platform on an OEM basis to established brand partners, positioning itself as a key player in the home entertainment technology market.
AeroScout
Series C in 2007
AeroScout specializes in real-time location technology, offering Wi-Fi-based RFID solutions for asset tracking and monitoring. The company's primary products include Engine, a software component that supports location-based applications within wireless LAN environments, and MobileView, an application designed for enterprise visibility solutions. AeroScout's technology enables organizations to enhance operational efficiency by saving time and costs, improving productivity, and reducing errors. In addition to its core products, the company provides professional services such as site planning and pre-installation support to ensure effective implementation of its solutions.
Meetinghouse Data Communications
Acquisition in 2006
Meetinghouse Data Communications develops network security and authentication products. The company offers network authentication software for wired and wireless local-area networks, including AEGIS, a security solution that provides user authentication for wireless local area networks; EAP-TTLS protocol, which addresses security risks of wireless local area networks; and 802.1X supplicant that is used to authenticate wireless or wired local-area network users during login and network sessions.
Kalon Semiconductor
Series A in 2006
Kalon Semiconductor, a semiconductor company, develops connectivity products for wireless and wired applications. It offers ultra wideband technology for in-home multimedia, wireless USB, wireless high definition video, and Bluetooth 3.0. connectivity. The company serves manufacturers of network devices, display monitors, televisions, media adapters, set top boxes, media center computers, laptop computers, handsets, PDAs, and USB connectivity products. Kalon Semiconductor, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is based in San Diego, California with an additional office in Taipei, Taiwan.
Zensys
Funding Round in 2006
Zensys is a company specializing in wireless networking technology for control and status reading applications. It is best known for developing Z-Wave, an affordable two-way wireless mesh network communications technology that allows users to easily and securely monitor and manage various home control systems, including lighting and security, from anywhere in the world. In addition to its core technology, Zensys offers a comprehensive range of products and services, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), development kits, and engineering services tailored for Original Equipment Manufacturers.
Crossbow Technologies
Series C in 2005
Crossbow Technology, Inc. manufactures and supplies wireless sensor networks and inertial sensor systems. It offers accelerometers, angular rate sensors (gyros), magnetometers, GPS, and air-data sensors for instrumentation, navigation, and control applications in land, marine, and airborne environments; and intertial systems, accelerometers, tilt sensors, and magnetometers for general aviation, automotive test, antenna stabilization, unmanned aerial vehicles, agriculture and construction, vibration monitoring, and towed sonar arrays. The company also provides wireless sensor network development kits, wireless modules, sensor boards, gateways, and wireless solutions blog for industrial, environmental monitoring, building automation, academic programs, and asset management applications. In addition, it offers MoteWorks, an OEM software platform that offers developers the comprehensive benefits of wireless technology in a given sensor application. Further, the company provides design engineering services. Crossbow Technology offers its products through a network of distributors worldwide.
Airespace
Acquisition in 2005
Airespace is a market leader in the design and development of wireless networking platforms that support business-critical applications. The company's AireWave Director(TM) Software provides dynamic RF intelligence for network optimization, air tight security, seamless mobility, and support for real-time applications, such as voice. With Airespace, enterprises can maximize the value of mobility by putting the air space to work.
DynamicSoft
Acquisition in 2004
DynamicSoft offers carrier-class infrastructure software designed for packet-based wireline and wireless communications networks. The company's solutions enable carriers and communications application service providers to implement telephony applications and converged services over Internet Protocol networks. Central to its offerings is the dynamicsoft Service Engine, which facilitates mobile carriers in delivering voice and data services over packet networks. This platform also provides a transition pathway to IP 3G network environments and supports a range of services, including voice, multimedia messaging, instant messaging, and presence. Additionally, it consolidates essential functions such as customer data storage, authentication, authorization, provisioning, and service interaction. Established in 1998, DynamicSoft is headquartered in East Hanover, New Jersey.
LightPointe
Venture Round in 2004
LightPointe Communications, Inc. (a.k.a. LightPointe Wireless) is privately held. The company was launched in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with regional offices/presence in Europe (Germany & France) and Asia (Thailand). LightPointe also provides solutions via its AirePointe Security & Government Solutions Division (www.AirePointe.com). LightPointe is the number one manufacturer in the world of point-to-point Gigabit Ethernet Free Space Optics and Hybrid Optical-Radio Bridges, and manufactures a complete line of 4G/LTE backhaul radios (60 GHz & 70/80 GHz e-band) for telecom carriers and enterprises such as businesses, schools, the military & government agencies. With over $80 million in product development and over eight key patents, LightPointe has deployed thousands of Gigabit Ethernet bridges and digital video/security backhaul solutions worldwide.
The Linksys Group
Acquisition in 2003
The Linksys Group specializes in the manufacturing of home networking products, catering to both consumers and small office/home office (SOHO) users. The company offers a diverse range of wired and wireless communication equipment, including broadband and wireless routers, ethernet switches designed for both consumer and small business use, VoIP devices, wireless internet video cameras, audio-visual products, and network storage systems. Linksys is recognized for its commitment to providing reliable and efficient solutions for home and small office networking needs.
Flarion Technologies
Series B in 2001
Flarion Technologies, headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey, specializes in mobile broadband solutions through its development of FLASH-OFDM technology. Since its inception in 2000, the company has focused on creating and deploying an end-to-end network for mobile operators. Its product offerings include the RadioRouter base station, FLASH-OFDM modems, embedded chipsets, and system software. Additionally, Flarion licenses its FLASH-OFDM technology to support the design of networks and devices, enabling high-speed data services for mobile wireless carriers and their subscribers. This technology supports a range of computing devices, including notebook PCs, handheld PCs, personal digital assistants, web tablets, and handsets.
LightPointe
Series B in 2001
LightPointe Communications, Inc. (a.k.a. LightPointe Wireless) is privately held. The company was launched in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with regional offices/presence in Europe (Germany & France) and Asia (Thailand). LightPointe also provides solutions via its AirePointe Security & Government Solutions Division (www.AirePointe.com). LightPointe is the number one manufacturer in the world of point-to-point Gigabit Ethernet Free Space Optics and Hybrid Optical-Radio Bridges, and manufactures a complete line of 4G/LTE backhaul radios (60 GHz & 70/80 GHz e-band) for telecom carriers and enterprises such as businesses, schools, the military & government agencies. With over $80 million in product development and over eight key patents, LightPointe has deployed thousands of Gigabit Ethernet bridges and digital video/security backhaul solutions worldwide.
Bandspeed
Venture Round in 2001
Bandspeed specializes in the development of semiconductor-based wireless systems that enhance the performance and management of enterprise wireless local area networks (WLANs). The company provides a comprehensive suite of silicon-software solutions designed to simplify the deployment and ongoing management of WLANs, effectively lowering the total cost of ownership for enterprises. Bandspeed's offerings include advanced RF management solutions that incorporate embedded radio-frequency interference detection, classification, and avoidance capabilities. This technology enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) to swiftly implement new services. By utilizing omni-directional or spatial division multiple access platforms, Bandspeed delivers cost-effective indoor, campus, and outdoor WLAN solutions, along with continuous automated management features that optimize network efficiency and enhance user satisfaction.
ExiO Communications
Acquisition in 2000
ExiO Communications develops wireless technologies for corporate networks based on code division multiple access technologies. Cisco acquired ExiO communications in 2000.
Radiata
Acquisition in 2000
Radiata is a developer of high-speed wireless networking products for the home, small office or home office, enterprise and public area environments. Radiata is a privately held company with corporate headquarters in San Jose, California. There are research and development facilities based in Sydney, Australia. Radiata, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.
CAIS Software Solutions
Acquisition in 2000
CAIS Software is a developer and provider of Internet software for wireless networking services for hotels, apartments and small businesses. Their installations include airports, convention centers, cruise ships, cafes and other public areas throughout the country and around the world. Successful deployments include the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, the Seattle-Tacoma Airport, Mail Boxes Etc. and Circadia café.
Luxxon Corporation specializes in adaptive rich media technology aimed at addressing the challenges of delivering high-quality media over wireless networks. The company offers infrastructure solutions for wireless operators as well as integrated circuit solutions for manufacturers of handsets and PDAs. Luxxon's technology encompasses transcoding gateways, multimedia servers, and processors, which facilitate the streaming of various types of digital video and audio across a wide range of devices, including mobile phones, web appliances, and personal computers. Through its innovative solutions, Luxxon enhances the user experience by enabling seamless access to rich media content.
Ensemble Communications
Venture Round in 2000
Ensemble Communications is a develops wireless infrastructure equipment for high-speed local broadband access applications.
IPmobile
Acquisition in 2000
IPmobile is a new, wireless communications infrastructure company focused on transforming raw radio capacity into managed, cost-efficient, and IP service-ready bandwidth. Using IPmobile's solutions, network operators and service/content providers will be able to profitably extend wireline VPN, service guarantees, provisioned QoS, premium content delivery, VoIP, and multicasting capabilities over the air. The Company's air intelligent technology has wide applicability for current cellular/PCS and fixed wireless markets, and for next generation IP-based wireless/mobility networks.
Radiata
Venture Round in 2000
Radiata is a developer of high-speed wireless networking products for the home, small office or home office, enterprise and public area environments. Radiata is a privately held company with corporate headquarters in San Jose, California. There are research and development facilities based in Sydney, Australia. Radiata, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.
JetCell
Acquisition in 2000
JetCell is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 1998. The company specializes in the development of wireless communications equipment tailored for in-building and metropolitan small-footprint applications, utilizing the GSM standard. JetCell's focus is on providing innovative telephony solutions designed specifically for corporate networks, enhancing connectivity and communication capabilities within complex environments.
Worldwide Data Systems
Acquisition in 1999
Worldwide Data Systems is a leader in consulting and engineering services for converged data and voice networks.
Aironet Wireless Communications
Acquisition in 1999
Aironet Wireless Communications was engaged in the design, development, and marketing of wireless local area networking solutions. It also developed and marketed point-to-point and point-to-multipoint bridge products for fixed wireless networking between buildings.
Clarity Wireless
Acquisition in 1998
Clarity Wireless is focused on the development of wireless communication technology solutions. It provides a range of information technology infrastructure installation, maintenance, and support services. Clarity Wireless was acquired by Cisco in September 1998. Clarity Wireless was founded by Greg Raleigh in 1996.
Summa Four
Acquisition in 1998
Summa Four is a telecommunications company that specializes in the development, marketing, and manufacturing of programmable switches. The firm provides both wireline and wireless services, catering primarily to the telecommunications industry in the United States. Through its innovative technology, Summa Four aims to enhance the capabilities and efficiency of telecommunications networks, enabling the deployment of advanced services.