Saguna's Optimization and Monetization Technology to be Deployed in 2014

Saguna Networks announced that the ".. Saguna CODS cloud-RAN platform will be deployed in multiple Mobile Networks across 4 continents during the first half of 2014 following a series of successful trials during 2013. The deployments will be carried out by Saguna’s partners, which are among the world’s leading network equipment vendors"

Early last year Saguna announced several partnerships: ADVA (here), Ubiquisys (acquired by Cisco, here), FibroLan (here) and (maybe) - NSN (see "Rumors: NSN's Liquid Applications Uses Saguna's Technology" - here).

Lior Fite [pictured], CEO, Saguna Networks said: “During 2013, we worked on integrating the Saguna CODS cloud-RAN platform with most of the leading mobile network vendors. We are now delighted to see increasing numbers of deployments by mobile operators around the globe. Moving forward, we are dedicated to helping mobile operators deliver a wow mobile user experience and find new ways to profit”

" .. By getting the content much closer to the users, Saguna CODS is setting new standards for an ‘always on’ user experience while improving network economics .. Saguna CODS enables mobile operators to increase network monetization through new partnership opportunities and revenue generating services. With the company’s recently released Open-API, mobile operators can use Saguna CODS to deliver content from 3rd party systems including CDNs, optimizers and caching systems, from the 4G Radio Access".

See "Saguna Networks’ Platform to be Deployed in Mobile Networks Worldwide During the First Half of 2014" - here.

ADVA Takes Saguna to the Mobile Backhaul

   

ADVA's FSP150CC 

As I mentioned last week (see "ADVA Optical Acquires Biran High Tech Advisors" - here), ADVA Optical Networking announced  its new Cachejack technology - integration of Saguna's CODS caching and optimization technology in its mobile backhaul/carrier Ethernet products for LTE.
 
This is the 3rd OEM announced by Saguna's partners, following Ubiquisys and FibroLAN. See also "Saguna CEO: "We have 4 New OEM licensees for our Mobile Caching Technology"; Going Live on Q2" - here.

   

"Cachejack™ is designed to improve mobile user experience and enable location-based services (LBS) through an application-aware radio access network (RAN) and optimize resource utilization by uniquely transporting content directly from the backhaul network straight to the mobile subscriber .. The ADVA Optical Networking solution loads popular content on integrated cache servers in cell site gateways or network interface devices (NID). That content is then delivered from a cache server, which is in closer proximity to the requesting user than the mobile core network".  

 
Christoph Glingener (pictured), CTO, ADVA Optical Networking said: “We made a strategic investment last year in Saguna Networks [see "Saguna's Investor: ADVA Optical Networking ($1M, 10%)" - here] and its technology for optimizing content delivery in mobile backhaul infrastructures, and now we have rapidly integrated this capability into our successful FSP 150 product line .. Improving user experience, enabling new revenue-generating LBS and reducing transport costs are of prime value to today’s mobile operators”

See "ADVA Optical Networking to Demonstrate Unique Cachejack™ Technology at Mobile World Congress 2013" - here.

ADVA Optical Acquires Biran High Tech Advisors

ADVA Optical Networking, who recently invested in Saguna (see "Saguna's Investor: ADVA Optical Networking ($1M, 10%)"), has "acquired LTE technologies developer Biran High Tech Advisors Ltd. for a few million dollars in shares .. founder and CEO Gil Biran [pictured] is a veteran of Israel's telecommunications equipment industry. He founded the company in 2008 to provide outsourcing of R&D in streamlining mobile network operations, with a focus on LTE 4G networks. Biran will head Adva Optical's Israeli operations and in his new capacity as VP business and strategic development, he will seek additional investment opportunities in Israel" according to a recent report by Shmulik Shelach to Globes.

ADVA is expected to announce soon its Cachejack product, an integration of Saguna's caching technology, to its Ethernet backhaul product line.

   

"Biran and Adva Optical CTO Dr. Christoph Glingener [pictured], who was in Israel this week, believe that mobile networks will be software-rich in a few year, and will provide apps to users in the style of Apple Inc.'s (Nasdaq: AAPL) Appstore. Glingener says that Adva Optical wants to double Biran High Tech Advisors' staff of 40 employees over the next two years".

See "Germany's Adva Optical acquires Biran High Tech Advisors" - here.

Saguna's Investor: ADVA Optical Networking ($1M, 10%)

Earlier this month I reported on Saguna Networks' $3M funding round (here), led by a "German communications equipment supplier". The mystery is solved now as ADVA Optical Networking announced ".. it has made a strategic investment inSaguna Networks and its Content Optimization Delivery Systems (CODS) technology .. With this investment, on a fully diluted basis, ADVA Optical Networking acquired a 10% stake in Saguna Networks".

  

Brian Protiva (pictured), CEO, ADVA Optical Networking said: “.. Based on the strong working relationship we’ve developed with Saguna Networks, our USD 1 million investment clearly highlights our belief in its technology and in our shared vision for mobile networks. People want mobile content wherever they are and whenever they need it. To achieve this, cell site caching and mobile optimization are critical. This not only guarantees a greater user experience but also enables mobile operators to harness their existing infrastructures and drive profitability. That’s why we’re combining our technologies to build a totally unique solution”.

See also "Is Cache King in Mobile Networks?" - here.

See "ADVA Optical Networking Makes Strategic Investment in Saguna Networks" - here.