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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.”
This partnership is poised to drive the rapid adoption and advancement of OpenWiFi across a variety of industries.

The OpenWiFi project, driven by a global base of operators, managed service providers, vendors and industry organizations, 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 solutions across cloud services and cutting-edge hardware access points. This in turn offers service providers, a greater choice of competitive suppliers from across the globe, to choose from. Together, this new ecosystem driven initiative from TIP will contribute to reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO) of next generation Wi-Fi networks.

"Our expansion into the Europe marks a milestone moment in the growth of Indio Networks as we introduce our world-class connectivity products and solutions to new audiences," said Indio Networks Chief Executive Officer Mr. Rishikesh Ghare. "We will introduce upgraded connectivity products inline to the European market needs. We also welcome the opportunity to forge new partnerships with partners and companies in Europe as we have done with exceptional success in India, Middle East, Africa and United States."

Indio Networks Europe expansion will be led by newly appointed Director of Sales, Christian Sauer, a Wi-Fi networking technology veteran with experience in opening markets for new connectivity products across the globe. Mr. Sauer will direct the European sales, partnership and strategic alliances.

"Indio Networks is well-poised for explosive growth internationally, and I am excited to lead their expansion efforts," said Mr. Sauer. "Wi-Fi connectivity solutions is a growing category in European market. We have a tremendous opportunity to provide our world-class product line to achieve a leading position and to increase the awareness of Indio Networks in Europe by appointing Channel Partners and win customers in the region. We expect to be fully operational in the Europe in the first quarter of 2022."

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.

About Indio Networks

Indio Networks designs, develops and sells high performance networking, wireless and telecommunication products to service providers, network operators and government agencies. Indio’s products are deployed in over 45 countries and serve tens of millions of users each month. Indio Networks offers a complete range of Wi-Fi access points, network controllers, cloud software, IoT products and network switches to a wide range of industries.