NFWare
Provides high performance network functions virtualisation solutions.
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$1.4m Valuation: $9.5m | Seed | ||
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NFWare, founded in 2014 by Alexander Britkin, is a technology company specializing in high-performance network software solutions. Britkin, who holds a PhD in computer science, previously served as the head of the software development group at the Center for Applied Research of Computer Networks (ARCCN), bringing deep expertise in network functions to the venture. The company's core focus is on developing network traffic processing technologies that operate on standard x86 servers, aiming to displace the need for expensive, proprietary hardware.
The primary product offered by NFWare is a virtual Carrier Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) solution. This software is designed for telecommunications operators, internet service providers, and data centers to efficiently manage and extend their IPv4 address pools, a critical function as the availability of IPv4 addresses diminishes. By virtualizing this network function, NFWare enables clients to achieve high levels of performance, reaching speeds of up to 240 Gbps per server, and scalability on commodity hardware, which translates into significant cost reductions compared to traditional hardware-based solutions. The business model centers on licensing its software to these network operators, providing them with a flexible and cost-effective way to manage their network infrastructure.
The company's technology is engineered to deliver the same or better reliability and performance as hardware-based network appliances. Key features include high-speed packet processing and the ability to scale capacity on demand by adding more standard servers. This approach allows NFWare's clients, such as the telecommunications company Rostelecom, to handle growing volumes of internet traffic without large capital expenditures on specialized equipment.
Keywords: network virtualization, virtual CGNAT, network function virtualization, telecom software, software-defined networking, IPv4 exhaustion, internet service providers, data centers, high-performance networking, traffic processing