Pune, September 2, 2024 – Indio Networks Pvt. Ltd., a
leading
Networking Solutions provider with nearly two decades of
industry experience, is excited to announce a strategic alliance
with Edgecore Wi-Fi, Taiwan. This collaboration represents a
major advancement in the OpenWiFi ecosystem since both these
companies are big advocates of open and disaggregated
technologies like OpenWiFi and OpenLAN Switching. This
partnership promises to deliver cutting-edge WiFi and Switching
products by leveraging Edgecore’s extensive hardware product
line with Indio’s software and cloud solutions.
Indio Networks, with a proven track record of successful
OpenWiFi deployments across various market verticals and
continues to lead in the software and cloud market with its
flagship Open Cloud controller – Indio Cloud. This platform
offers a comprehensive suite of Wi-Fi management
functionalities, including provisioning, configuration, and
management of wireless access points, routers and Ethernet
switches. Additionally, it also provides robust applications for
authentication, billing, security, analytics, and monetization.
Both Indio and Edgecore share a vision for making OpenWiFi and
OpenLAN Switching technology widely adopted across multiple
sectors like multi-dwelling units (MDUs), public spaces,
hospitality, healthcare, and small to medium-sized
businesses.
Edgecore and Indio are early members of Telecom Infra Project
(TIP), a global community that has been promoting open,
disaggregated and standard-based technology since 2019. Edgecore
has been actively working on the development of OpenWiFi
hardware platforms while Indio has been instrumental in building
next-generation edge and cloud platforms. This partnership
brings together Edgecore’s state-of-the art Wi-Fi hardware with
Indio Networks’ extensive software expertise in Wi-Fi, switching
and cloud to deliver superior networking solutions to our
customers. The collaboration will see Indio’s Open Cloud
Controller, Indio Cloud, supporting Edgecore’s entire
OpenWiFi-ready product line, which includes Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6,
Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, and OpenLAN Switching (OLS) switches.
What’s even more exciting is the increasing acceptance from
customers and partners. Earlier, the term ‘Open’ was met with
skepticism regarding stability, performance and manageability.
However, with advanced, automated testing tools and
certification programs from TIP labs, products from Indio and
Edgecore undergo thorough testing, validation and certification.
These advancements have solidified OpenWiFi as a compelling
alternative to mainstream product vendors. A testament to
Indio’s growing credibility is the recent transition by major
companies from established, non-OpenWiFi providers to their
OpenWiFi solutions, showcasing their commitment to open
networking.
Rishi Ghare, Chief Executive Officer of Indio Networks,
added, " We at Indio Networks are really thrilled to partner
with Edgecore Wi-Fi in promoting OpenWiFi and Open LAN Switching
technology to our customers. The partnership will combine
Edgecore Wi-Fi's strong hardware product lines with Indio
Network's deep software expertise in Wi-Fi, switching and cloud
to deliver superior networking solutions to our customers. We
look forward to working with Edgecore Wi-Fi to advance the
spirit of open standards, disaggregation and vendor independence
to our customers and partners in the years ahead."
"At Edgecore Wi-Fi, we share a strong alignment with Indio
Networks in our belief in the
transformative potential of OpenWiFi technology”, remarked
TengTai Hsu, Vice President of
Edgecore Networks, “We are committed to empowering users with
the flexibility and autonomy
that open-source architecture enables. This approach not only
helps overcome network
limitations but also drives greater operational efficiency and
optimizes overall network ROI.
Over the past few years, our solutions have played a pivotal
role in advancing network
infrastructure across diverse industries. Through this
collaboration, we’re excited to extend
these benefits to a broader audience, delivering highly
efficient network solutions to new
regions."
Trivandrum International Airport, located in the heart capital
city of Kerala, India, stands as a
bustling gateway to the vibrant city of Thiruvananthapuram,
often hailed as the "Evergreen City
of India." Welcoming around 4 to 5 million passengers annually,
including tourists from around
the globe, the airport plays a pivotal role in connecting people
to the cultural and natural
wonders of Kerala. Recognizing the vital role of reliable WiFi
connectivity in today's digital
age, Indio Networks undertook a monumental project to transform
the WiFi experience at
Trivandrum International Airport.
The scope of the project was immense, with Terminal 1
catering to domestic flights and
Terminal 2 servicing both international and domestic flights.
There were several challenges,
including covering large areas, segmenting WiFi access for
airport staff and guests, managing
high-density user traffic, and collaborating with multiple
third-party system integrators.
However, the primary objective remained clear: to provide fast,
reliable, and free WiFi service
to millions of passengers while seamlessly integrating with
existing airport systems.
The Telecom Infra Project OpenWiFi is an initiative focusing on
expediting the pace of innovation in the telecom industry.
OpenWiFi, which will be officially launched at a dedicated
online event on 12th May, aims to reimagine the way Wi-Fi
networks are built and deployed. The project will leverage
open-source development and automated testing to allow Wi-Fi
service providers to confidently deploy access points, cloud
controllers and smart analytics from different vendors.
The OpenWiFi project, driven by a global base of
operators, managed service providers, vendors and industry
organization, makes it easy for vendors to optimize or reduce
their R&D spend, specialize in their innovation and offer a new
breed of interoperable enterprise grade Wi-Fi
Indio Networks has developed WiOS, a next-generation WiFi
management software that is used to configure, manage and
monitor these access points over the Cloud. With simple
Plug-n-Play, the Access Points can be deployed by anyone,
without requiring technical know-how of complex RF and WiFi
technology. Optimized for video streaming, people can seamlessly
perform audio/video calls, online presentations and office work
over WiFi.
“Indio Networks aligns with the idea of Atmanirbhar
Bharat and Vocal for Local. We believe in simplifying
connectivity for common people and bringing Internet access to
all the corners of the world. Our vision is to enable an
ecosystem of small and mid-scale telecom & networking hardware
manufacturers in India. India has huge potential to offer value
innovation to emerging markets and Indio plans to be at the
forefront of wireless technology. Our products will help bring
economic growth and employment opportunities for millions of
people around the world,” said Mr. Rishikesh Ghare, CEO of Indio
Networks.
“Indio is excited to bring fully Indian manufactured WiFi access
points to the market. The current range of WiFi devices are
built on latest generation Qualcomm chipsets that deliver
superior performance, extended range and fast throughput for
modern wireless networks. Tested in challenging scenarios and
high-density venues, all our products have delivered
performances at par with industry benchmarks. We are looking
forward to serve Digital India and other key initiatives from
the Government and drive WiFi usage in our country,” said CTO of
Indio, Mr. Sohail Ahmad.
To manage the fair usage of bandwidth, time-based and
bandwidth-based policies were
implemented,
allowing users a daily time quota of 60 minutes and a total
bandwidth limit of 500MB. The
cloud-based controller facilitated simplified network
management,
intuitive login experiences for
passengers, and remote troubleshooting capabilities, ensuring
uninterrupted connectivity for all
users. Additionally, comprehensive user data logging and
archiving
procedures were established,
maintaining records for a period of one year.
Pune, September 2, 2024 – Indio Networks Pvt. Ltd., a leading
Networking Solutions provider with nearly two decades of
industry experience, is excited to announce a strategic alliance
with Edgecore Wi-Fi, Taiwan. This collaboration represents a
major advancement in the OpenWiFi ecosystem since both these
companies are big advocates of open and disaggregated
technologies like OpenWiFi and OpenLAN Switching. This
partnership promises to deliver cutting-edge WiFi and Switching
products by leveraging Edgecore’s extensive hardware product
line with Indio’s software and cloud solutions.
Indio Networks, with a proven track record of successful
OpenWiFi deployments across various market verticals and
continues to lead in the software and cloud market with its
flagship Open Cloud controller – Indio Cloud. This platform
offers a comprehensive suite of Wi-Fi management
functionalities, including provisioning, configuration, and
management of wireless access points, routers and Ethernet
switches. Additionally, it also provides robust applications for
authentication, billing, security, analytics, and monetization.
Both Indio and Edgecore share a vision for making OpenWiFi and
OpenLAN Switching technology widely adopted across multiple
sectors like multi-dwelling units (MDUs), public spaces,
hospitality, healthcare, and small to medium-sized businesses.
Edgecore and Indio are early members of Telecom Infra Project
(TIP), a global community that has been promoting open,
disaggregated and standard-based technology since 2019. Edgecore
has been actively working on the development of OpenWiFi
hardware platforms while Indio has been instrumental in building
next-generation edge and cloud platforms. This partnership
brings together Edgecore’s state-of-the art Wi-Fi hardware with
Indio Networks’ extensive software expertise in Wi-Fi, switching
and cloud to deliver superior networking solutions to our
customers. The collaboration will see Indio’s Open Cloud
Controller, Indio Cloud, supporting Edgecore’s entire
OpenWiFi-ready product line, which includes Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6,
Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, and OpenLAN Switching (OLS) switches.
What’s even more exciting is the increasing acceptance from
customers and partners. Earlier, the term ‘Open’ was met with
skepticism regarding stability, performance and manageability.
However, with advanced, automated testing tools and
certification programs from TIP labs, products from Indio and
Edgecore undergo thorough testing, validation and certification.
These advancements have solidified OpenWiFi as a compelling
alternative to mainstream product vendors. A testament to
Indio’s growing credibility is the recent transition by major
companies from established, non-OpenWiFi providers to their
OpenWiFi solutions, showcasing their commitment to open
networking.
Rishi Ghare, Chief Executive Officer of Indio Networks,
added, " We at Indio Networks are really thrilled to partner
with Edgecore Wi-Fi in promoting OpenWiFi and Open LAN Switching
technology to our customers. The partnership will combine
Edgecore Wi-Fi's strong hardware product lines with Indio
Network's deep software expertise in Wi-Fi, switching and cloud
to deliver superior networking solutions to our customers. We
look forward to working with Edgecore Wi-Fi to advance the
spirit of open standards, disaggregation and vendor independence
to our customers and partners in the years ahead."
TengTai Hsu, Vice President of Edgecore Networks, stated, "Indio
Networks and Edgecore Wi-Fi share a unified vision for the
potential of OpenWiFi technology. As we've consistently
emphasized, 'Your Network, Your Choice,' we believe that
open-source architecture provides users not only with freedom
but also the ability to overcome limitations, increase
operational efficiency, and improve overall network ROI. Over
the past few years, our solutions have significantly impacted
network infrastructure across various sectors. With this
partnership, we’re excited to extend these benefits to even more
users, delivering highly efficient network solutions across more
regions.”
Trivandrum International Airport, located in the heart capital
city of Kerala, India, stands as a
bustling gateway to the vibrant city of Thiruvananthapuram,
often hailed as the "Evergreen City
of India." Welcoming around 4 to 5 million passengers annually,
including tourists from around
the globe, the airport plays a pivotal role in connecting people
to the cultural and natural
wonders of Kerala. Recognizing the vital role of reliable WiFi
connectivity in today's digital
age, Indio Networks undertook a monumental project to transform
the WiFi experience at
Trivandrum International Airport.
The scope of the project was immense, with Terminal 1
catering to domestic flights and
Terminal 2 servicing both international and domestic flights.
There were several challenges,
including covering large areas, segmenting WiFi access for
airport staff and guests, managing
high-density user traffic, and collaborating with multiple
third-party system integrators.
However, the primary objective remained clear: to provide fast,
reliable, and free WiFi service
to millions of passengers while seamlessly integrating with
existing airport systems.
The Telecom Infra Project OpenWiFi is an initiative focusing on
expediting the pace of innovation in the telecom industry.
OpenWiFi, which will be officially launched at a dedicated
online event on 12th May, aims to reimagine the way Wi-Fi
networks are built and deployed. The project will leverage
open-source development and automated testing to allow Wi-Fi
service providers to confidently deploy access points, cloud
controllers and smart analytics from different vendors.
The OpenWiFi project, driven by a global base of
operators, managed service providers, vendors and industry
organization, makes it easy for vendors to optimize or reduce
their R&D spend, specialize in their innovation and offer a new
breed of interoperable enterprise grade Wi-Fi
Indio Networks has developed WiOS, a next-generation WiFi
management software that is used to configure, manage and
monitor these access points over the Cloud. With simple
Plug-n-Play, the Access Points can be deployed by anyone,
without requiring technical know-how of complex RF and WiFi
technology. Optimized for video streaming, people can seamlessly
perform audio/video calls, online presentations and office work
over WiFi.
“Indio Networks aligns with the idea of Atmanirbhar
Bharat and Vocal for Local. We believe in simplifying
connectivity for common people and bringing Internet access to
all the corners of the world. Our vision is to enable an
ecosystem of small and mid-scale telecom & networking hardware
manufacturers in India. India has huge potential to offer value
innovation to emerging markets and Indio plans to be at the
forefront of wireless technology. Our products will help bring
economic growth and employment opportunities for millions of
people around the world,” said Mr. Rishikesh Ghare, CEO of Indio
Networks.
“Indio is excited to bring fully Indian manufactured WiFi access
points to the market. The current range of WiFi devices are
built on latest generation Qualcomm chipsets that deliver
superior performance, extended range and fast throughput for
modern wireless networks. Tested in challenging scenarios and
high-density venues, all our products have delivered
performances at par with industry benchmarks. We are looking
forward to serve Digital India and other key initiatives from
the Government and drive WiFi usage in our country,” said CTO of
Indio, Mr. Sohail Ahmad.
To manage the fair usage of bandwidth, time-based and
bandwidth-based policies were
implemented,
allowing users a daily time quota of 60 minutes and a total
bandwidth limit of 500MB. The
cloud-based controller facilitated simplified network
management,
intuitive login experiences for
passengers, and remote troubleshooting capabilities, ensuring
uninterrupted connectivity for all
users. Additionally, comprehensive user data logging and
archiving
procedures were established,
maintaining records for a period of one year.