Here Are The Stellar Startup Networking And UCC Vendors To Know In 2024
The proliferation of hybrid/multi-cloud IT environments, coupled with the shift to remote work, is driving demand for more robust corporate networks and expanded unified communications capabilities. As part of CRN’s Stellar Startups for 2024, here are four startups developing next-generation networking technology that solution providers should be aware of.
Making The Connection
IT environments continue to expand beyond the data center to cloud platforms, internal and external applications, edge computing systems and a growing number of user devices. All this is putting a strain on traditional IT networks to support and secure surging network traffic amidst increasing network complexity.
The global networking product market reached $437 billion in 2023 and will grow at a 5.74 percent CAGR to more than $577 billion by 2028, according to a report from GlobalData. The forecast covers a range of networking products and services including routers, Ethernet switches, appliances, application delivery controllers, Ethernet LAN services, SD-WAN and more.
Industry giants such as Cisco Systems, HPE Aruba, Juniper Networks and Extreme Networks provide many of the network technology and unified communications software in use today. But the channel should take notice of a new generation of startups who are building innovative products in this space.
As part of CRN’s Stellar Startups for 2024, here’s a look at five startups in the networking and unified communications arena, founded in 2017 or later, that solution providers should know.
A5G Networks
Founded: 2021
Top Executive: Kaitki Agarwal, President and Co-Founder
A5G Networks provides end-to-end solutions for network-as-a-service, fixed wireless access, satellite connectivity with 5G, private networks and smart cities. Its AI-native software becomes the brain of a 5G communication infrastructure and solution offering. It Enables 5G deployment in any setting, from small-scale to massive, ensuring low latency, security and reliability.
Website: www.a5gnet.com
Celona
Founded: 2019
Top Executive: Rajeev Shah, CEO and Co-Founder
Celona is a pioneer and leading innovator of enterprise private wireless solutions. The company developed a turnkey, private 5G LAN system that enables enterprises to address their growing needs for secure and reliable wireless connectivity for business-critical industrial automation applications.
Website: www.celona.io
Nile
Founded: 2019
Top Executive: Pankaj Patel, CEO and Co-Founder
Nile offers a new approach for enterprise wired and wireless networks. Built from the ground up, Nile removes decades of accumulated complexity while leveraging cybersecurity, AI, and cloud. This visionary architecture combines cloud-native software, AI-powered closed-loop automation, zero-trust security, and custom wired, wireless, and sensor infrastructure in an "as-a-service" offering.
Website: www.nilesecure.com
RYTHMz
Founded: 2022
Top Executive: Steve Copeland, CEO and Founder
RYTHMz specializes in innovative 5G network solutions, offering "internet in a box" through the company’s carrier-agnostic approach. Its technology combines multiple SIM cards for enhanced bandwidth and redundancy and provides portable, high-speed connectivity for various applications, primarily targeting MSPs and IT service providers.
Website: rythmz.com