Company Research Report: Nile

Company Overview

Name: Nile

Mission of the Company

Nile's mission is to democratize high-end, secure connectivity for everyone to enjoy equally, by creating an invisible network that integrates AI and employs uncompromising zero trust security.

Founders

Nile was founded in 2018 by Pankaj Patel and Suresh Katukam, who were later joined by John Chambers and Sri Hosakote.

Key People

• Pankaj Patel: Co-Founder & CEO

• John Chambers: Co-Founder and Board Chairman

• Suresh Katukam: Co-Founder

Headquarters

Nile is headquartered at 3590 N First St Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95134.

Number of Employees

No information is available.

Revenue

No information is available.

What is the Company Known For

Nile is known for its innovative network solutions focusing on a new networking architecture that integrates security, AI, and automation. It offers Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) with performance guarantees and built-in zero trust security.

Products

Nile Access Service

• High Level Description: A campus Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) that combines secure, high-performance wired and wireless LAN with cloud-native software delivery and AI-powered automation.

• Key Features:

• Native Zero Trust Security: Built-in at every layer with the Nile Trust Service.

• Advanced AI Networking: Automated network operations that deliver secure and high-performance campus networks.

• Performance Guarantee: Offers a 99.95% performance guarantee through continuous optimization and AI-driven incident resolution.

• Infrastructure as-a-Service: Includes custom-built wired and wireless hardware, intuitive software, and no-touch maintenance.

Nile Trust Service

• High Level Description: Provides comprehensive threat prevention and zero trust security for campus networks.

• Key Features:

• Zero Trust Authentication: Authentication and segmentation for users and IoT devices.

• Enhanced Policy Enforcement: Integration with security service edge (SSE) solutions for dynamic threat containment.

• Per-device Isolation: Granular network access control and segmentation for enhanced security.

Recent Developments

Recent Product Launches and Announcements

• Nile Nav: Launched an AI-powered application for efficient network provisioning and deployment.

• Nile Trust Service: Introduced industry's first Zero Trust delivered as a service for comprehensive ransomware protection.

• AI Networking Innovations: Expansion of performance guarantee features in Nile’s AI networking platform.

New Partnerships

• Strategic Joint Venture with solutions by STC: Announced to enhance market presence and service offerings.

New Features

• Campus Zero Trust: Added to existing products for enhanced security and operational capabilities.

Other Developments

• Funding: Nile raised $175 million in Series C funding to further its mission of redefining enterprise networks.

• Recognition: Awarded the 2024 CRN Tech Innovator Award for its networking solutions.

• Gartner Recognition: Recognized as a Strong Performer in the Gartner® Peer Insights™ "Voice of the Customer" report for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN.

This report provides concise insights into Nile's operations, product offerings, and recent developments focusing on the available data.