How far is the ‘as a service’ model permeating the networking industry? Anil Varanasi, Co-founder and CEO from Meter, discusses:
– The shift towards ‘as a service’ models in the networking industry. He discusses how companies are increasingly adopting this model as it looks better on their balance sheets and appeals to investors.
– The need for an end-to-end service, from designing the hardware to maintaining it, and providing routing, switching, wireless applications, and security.
– A surge in companies claiming to offer ‘as a service’ models. He warns of potential fallout from products that are not fully integrated.
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- Focus: Meter provides internet infrastructure for businesses, aiming to offer enterprise-grade networks that are faster, more accessible, and more secure. Their full-stack approach combines hardware, software, and operations to ensure reliable and modern network services.
- Funding: Meter has raised a total of $84.1 million in funding, including a recent $38 million Series B round led by Sequoia Capital and Lachy Groom. Notable investors include Sam Altman, John and Patrick Collison, Diane Greene, and Reid Hoffman.
- Location: The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
- Founders: Meter was founded in 2015 by brothers Anil Varanasi and Sunil Varanasi. Anil Varanasi serves as the CEO, while Sunil Varanasi is the Chief Technology Officer.
