ADARA Networks
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software, Cloud computing, Software-defined networking |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Eric Johnson (CEO) |
| Products | SDI Visualizer, SLA Manager, Sirius Routers, Horizon SDA Platform (Ecliptic SDN controller, Axis vSwitch, SoftSwitch), cloud computing engine |
| Website | www |
Adara Networks (presented as "ADARA Networks") is a United States-based software company that specializes in orchestration software for software-defined networking (SDN) infrastructure and cloud computing solutions. Established in 1998 and located in San Jose, CA, the firm provides various products such as an SDI Visualizer for mapping network topology, an SLA Manager aimed at optimizing costs, and Sirius Routers. Its Horizon SDA Platform incorporates components like the Ecliptic SDN controller, Axis vSwitch, SoftSwitch, alongside a cloud computing engine.
Initially concentrating on public sector initiatives, Adara developed a networked electronic medical records system for the US Congress in 2008 and secured contracts with the United States Department of Defense. The company broadened its market reach in 2011 to include private enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized businesses. By 2012, Adara had constructed a comprehensive network stack to support its cloud services, and in 2013, it released its SDN controller as open source software. In 2016, Adara collaborated with Calient Technologies to create integrated SD-WAN offerings.
Adara operates an extensive channel partner program and was acknowledged as a leading entity within the SDN industry by 2020. Eric Johnson serves as the company's Chief Executive Officer.