Acquisition of VAAG Systems adds AI expertise and valuable IP to NETGEAR’s development team, with plans to hire 100+ engineers
NETGEAR has opened a new software development center in Chennai, India, to advance its AI and cloud-based solutions for business connectivity. This move is part of NETGEAR’s ongoing investment in simplifying networking solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) while maintaining reliability and cost-effectiveness.
The new center, formed after NETGEAR’s acquisition of VAAG Systems, a local cloud software company, aims to enhance the company’s capabilities in next-generation networking. VAAG’s team, known for its expertise in troubleshooting networks using AI, brings valuable intellectual property and experience from collaborations with leading tech companies like Qualcomm, HP, Cisco, and MaxLinear.
“NETGEAR’s investments in software and AI are designed to help greatly simplify networking, making it more accessible for small and medium businesses.” — Pramod Badjate, President and GM of NETGEAR for Business
“We are focused on delivering integrated, reliable networks that just work, without the complexity typical of enterprise solutions,” said Pramod Badjate, President and GM of NETGEAR for Business. The Chennai-based team will work on creating intuitive solutions tailored to the needs of SMEs, further bolstering NETGEAR’s global engineering operations.
NETGEAR’s CEO, CJ Prober, emphasized the strategic significance of this investment in software and AI, which is expected to drive sustained growth and deliver robust, cost-effective solutions for the evolving business environment.
Over the next 12 to 18 months, NETGEAR plans to rapidly expand its engineering team in Chennai by over 100 employees, solidifying its commitment to providing innovative networking solutions for businesses worldwide.