Netgear has acquired VAAG Systems, a creator of embedded and cloud software solutions based in Chenna, India. The investment will allow Netgear to form a software development centre in the city.
This new team aims to bring industry expertise with experience from companies such as Qualcomm, HP, Cisco, and MaxLinear and will focus on leveraging AI to simplify networking for the small and medium enterprise.
Pramod Badjate, Netgear for Business president and GM, said: “Current networking solutions don't meet the needs of small and medium enterprises. They’re stuck with either complex, overpriced systems meant for larger companies or fragmented solutions that don’t integrate well and lack proper support. We’re changing that, offering an integrated solution that is much easier to deploy and manage for MSPs and small IT departments alike. We acknowledge the criticality of networking for these businesses and do not compromise on reliability and support.”
CJ Prober, Netgear CEO, commented: “For nearly 30 years, Netgear has been the trusted force behind the world’s most critical connections, powering businesses, ideas, and experiences across the globe. But the business world is evolving quickly and so are we. Networking is no longer just about being online; it’s about leveraging that connection to drive innovation, collaboration and experiences. In this next era of NETGEAR we’re stripping away complexity, removing friction, and reimagining what business networking can be so that our customers don’t just keep up with change, they lead it.”