Alopa Networks

Alopa Networks was a network management software company founded in 1999 by Suryaprakash Konanuru. The company was established to provide software solutions designed to create, deliver, and manage data, voice, and video services over broadband access networks. Its core business involved the development and deployment of infrastructure software that automated the end-to-end activation, management, and assurance of digital services for cable network operators.

The company's software aimed to streamline the entire process of service creation and delivery, enabling broadband providers to offer services such as video conferencing, streaming media, and real-time gaming. This positioned Alopa within the operational support systems (OSS) market for broadband solutions. The firm operated on a business-to-business model, serving clients in the telecommunications and cable industries. Revenue was generated through the sale of its specialized software systems.

Throughout its operation, Alopa Networks secured significant venture capital funding to support its growth and product development. The company raised a total of $23 million through multiple funding rounds, including a Series A round of $1 million in June 2000, a Series B of $11.1 million in August 2000, and a Series C round. Key investors included Lucent Venture Partners, Summit Partners, VantagePoint Capital Partners, and Western Technology Investment.

A major milestone in the company's history occurred on May 27, 2004, when it was acquired by C-COR.net Corp. for approximately $15 million in cash, plus the assumption of certain liabilities. At the time of the acquisition, C-COR was a vendor of broadband transport products and software systems. The integration of Alopa's subscriber management software with C-COR's existing network service applications was intended to strengthen C-COR's position in the global OSS broadband solutions market. Following the transaction, Alopa Networks became part of C-COR.net's broadband-management-solutions division.

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