Beam Networks

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in January 2006, Beam Networks operated with 11–50 employees. The company secured funding across one round. In February 2008, Beam Networks received a funding round from SMI Ventures.

Business overview

Beam Networks developed a unique 60 GHz wireless technology designed to support multi-gigabit per second data rates. This technology aimed to enable communications and computing products to transfer gigabytes of content rapidly, facilitating the over-the-air transport of uncompressed high-definition video and replacing expensive cabling or fiber optic links with high-bandwidth wireless solutions. The company focused on developing a 60 GHz analog universal transceiver and partnered with IBM and IMST GmbH for commercialization. Beam Networks was also a contributing member of the Wireless Gigabit (WiGig) Alliance, working towards a 60 GHz standard for interoperability across computing, communications, and consumer devices, operating within the Industrial Technologies sector.

Company Intelligence Q&A

What is Beam Networks' primary technology focus?

Beam Networks developed a unique 60 GHz wireless technology capable of supporting multi-gigabit per second data rates, focusing on an analog universal transceiver.

When was Beam Networks founded?

Beam Networks was founded in January 2006.

What was the company's status as of March 2012?

Beam Networks ceased to operate in March 2012.

Which organization did Beam Networks collaborate with on 60 GHz standardization?

Beam Networks was nominated to become a contributing member of the Wireless Gigabit (WiGig) Alliance, working towards a 60 GHz standard for interoperability.

What type of products did Beam Networks' technology aim to replace?

Beam Networks' wireless technology aimed to replace expensive and cumbersome cabling for high-definition video transport and high-capacity, last-mile fiber optic networking links.