network-troubleshooting
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Ekahau and the business hiding inside the business
A tool built to help locate things became a business devoted to making Wi-Fi work. Ekahau’s story runs from Finnish probability research to a warehouse where a walk can change the network plan.
IP Fabric
IP Fabric is a vendor-neutral automated network assurance platform that discovers, verifies, visualizes, and documents large-scale enterprise networks. It builds an interactive digital twin of the actual network state - across on-premises and hybrid cloud - so engineers can validate intent, catch misconfigurations, keep the CMDB accurate, and prove compliance without manual audits. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston with engineering roots in Prague, the company raised a $25M Series B in 2023 and serves enterprises including Red Hat, Air France, and Major League Baseball.