SOHOware Incorporated
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer network hardware |
| Predecessor | NDC Communications |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Sunnyvale, California , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Chin-Tu Wu (Owner and President), Ashok Kumar (Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of Business Development), Stephen Sun Chiao Ph.D. (Technical Consultant), Dhadesugoor R. Vaman (Technical Consultant) |
| Products | Wireless LAN systems, Ethernet hubs, wireless mesh network technologies, wireless hotspot solutions, firewall-enabled residential gateway products |
Number of employees | 10–19 (2005) |
SOHOware Incorporated is a United States-based manufacturer specializing in computer network hardware. Originally established in 1990 under the name NDC Communications, the company adopted the SOHOware brand in March 2000. Its range of offerings encompasses both consumer and business-oriented devices, including wireless LAN systems, ethernet hub devices, wireless mesh network technologies, wireless hotspot solutions, and firewall-enabled residential gateway products.
Partnerships
SOHOware has formed key alliances with prominent organizations such as Intel, Comcast, and Cox. In August 2004, a collaboration was announced with Airgo Networks to incorporate Airgo’s Wi-Fi chipset technology. By September 2005, Airgo’s chipsets had been integrated into networking equipment produced by multiple manufacturers, among them SOHOware.
Financials and Operations
In 2005, SOHOware generated revenue estimated between $12.5 million and $15 million and maintained a staff size ranging from 10 to 19 employees. The company’s global operations are managed from its main office located in Sunnyvale, California.
Key People
The leadership team includes Owner and President Chin-Tu Wu, with Ashok Kumar holding the roles of Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of Business Development. The company also benefits from the expertise of technical consultants Stephen Sun Chiao Ph.D. and Dhadesugoor R. Vaman.
Products
SOHOware specializes in networking equipment such as Ethernet hubs, wireless mesh routers, and wireless LAN products designed to serve both individual consumers and commercial clients.