Vasona Networks
Mobile Network Data Traffic Solution
Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in May 2010 by Nery Strasman, Joe Babic, and Biren Sood, Vasona Networks operated with 1-10 employees. The company raised $36.6 million across 3 funding rounds from 3 investors. Vasona Networks was acquired by ZephyrTel in September 2018.
Business overview
Vasona Networks provides solutions for global mobile network operators to enhance subscriber experiences. The company's core offering is SmartAIR, an edge-application controller that holistically addresses mobile network data traffic. The SmartAIR platform monitors application bandwidth demands in each cell, utilizing RateControl technology to allocate bandwidth based on user needs and experiences. Vasona Networks operates within the Business Software sector, focusing on IT & Network Management, Communications, and serving Communication Services, Broadband Networks & NGN, and Diversified Telecommunication Services.
Strategic signal
In September 2018, Vasona Networks was acquired by ZephyrTel, a move that integrated Vasona's software solutions into ZephyrTel's portfolio serving the global telecommunications sector. This acquisition signals a strategic consolidation within the mobile network optimization market, indicating ZephyrTel's intent to enhance its offerings and market reach by incorporating Vasona's specialized technology for managing mobile data traffic and improving subscriber experience.
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- When was Vasona Networks acquired?
- Vasona Networks was acquired by ZephyrTel in September 2018.
- What was a key partnership for Vasona Networks?
- In June 2018, Vasona Networks partnered with F5 to scale virtual multi-access edge computing (MEC) deployments for mobile operators, aiming to offer differentiated low-latency services for 5G, industrial IoT, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities.
- What was Vasona Networks' primary product?
- Vasona Networks' primary product was SmartAIR, an edge-application controller designed to manage mobile network data traffic and enhance subscriber experiences.
- Who were the founders of Vasona Networks?
- Vasona Networks was founded by Nery Strasman, Joe Babic, and Biren Sood.
- What recognition did Vasona Networks receive in 2016?
- Vasona Networks was recognized with the 2016 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Line Strategy Leadership.