As the Gold Standard for Software-Defined Networks, 6WIND Transforms Mobile and Cloud Infrastructure to Deliver True Network-as-a-Service Capabilities
Traffic in mobile infrastructure and data centers is growing exponentially, driven by users of 3G/4G and cloud computing services.
Major market trends such as providing video-based and secured mobile services, deploying Software-as-a-Service and server virtualization, place unprecedented stress on network infrastructure in terms of performance, scalability and latency. At the same time, network infrastructure costs continue to increase dramatically. Current networks are inflexible and limit operators’ ability to efficiently share resources between subscribers. This prevents operators from charging for network services on a pay-per-use basis, using business models similar to those already adopted for storage and compute resources.
Multicore processor technology now enables the design of software-defined network platforms capable of meeting high system performance requirements. Beyond performance, software-defined networks also provide increased flexibility and reduced cost, since they can deliver bandwidth-on-demand while using commodity hardware.
6WIND, the gold standard for software-defined networks, transforms mobile and cloud infrastructure by providing scalable, high-performance, low-latency networking software optimized for cost-effective hardware, while enabling Network-as-a-Service capabilities that monetize network services (bandwidth, QoS, security etc.). The 6WINDGate™ software delivers sustainable competitive advantages to network operators, service providers, system integrators and network equipment providers.
6WINDGate has already been selected and deployed by companies such as Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Hitachi, HP, LG-Ericsson, NEC, and Nokia-Siemens Networks, as a critical element of their products for mobile infrastructure, data center networks and high-frequency trading platforms.
Trusted global software company
A privately held company, 6WIND was created as a spin-out from Thales, a world leader in cutting edge electronics serving the aerospace, defense and security markets. The company has a solid culture of industry-proven software innovation in communication systems design for defense and electronics networking.
Since its inception, 6WIND has received strong backing from world class investors and shareholders, including Sofinnova Partners, CDC Innovation, TechFund Europe and US, ACE Management, and Thales. It has shown dynamic growth with a strong track record, working with major networking equipment providers in Europe, North America and Asia.
6WIND’s global headquarters is in a high-tech suburb of Paris, France. With additional offices in the US, China, Japan and Korea, 6WIND is well equipped to serve a worldwide customer base developing innovative products for next-generation networks.
As the gold standard for software-defined networks, 6WIND transforms mobile and cloud infrastructure to deliver true Network-as-a-Service capabilities