Edgecore Networks and Indio Networks completed the integration of Indio Cloud with Edgecore’s OpenWiFi and OpenLAN Switching (OLS) platforms, shifting the joint effort from system integration into execution. The combined solution targets managed Wi-Fi deployments for MSPs and telcos, enabling a path from proof of concept to pilot programs and large-scale rollouts across EMEA.
Beyond centralized management, Indio Cloud adds core service functions including AAA, captive portal, and access policy control. These capabilities allow operators to tailor managed Wi-Fi services to specific deployment scenarios, while maintaining centralized visibility and lifecycle control across distributed networks. The integration aligns open software architectures with production-grade switching and Wi-Fi hardware to support scalable operations.
Building on the completed integration, the companies are launching a joint go-to-market initiative focused on EMEA verticals such as multi-dwelling units, hospitality, retail, and multi-site commercial networks. These environments share common challenges—high device density, distributed locations, and operational complexity—that favor a cloud-managed, open Wi-Fi and switching architecture.
- Completed integration of Indio Cloud with Edgecore OpenWiFi and OpenLAN Switching
- Support for AAA, captive portal, and access policy control for managed Wi-Fi services
- Target verticals include MDU, hospitality, retail, and multi-site commercial networks
- Launch of the OpenWiFi at Scale Advisory Program for MSPs and telcos
- Commercial deployments supported across EMEA, with pilots available immediately
“By combining Edgecore’s OpenWiFi-ready infrastructure with Indio’s deep software, integration, and deployment expertise, we are enabling service providers and enterprises to adopt open, scalable, and cloud-managed Wi-Fi networks with greater flexibility, lower cost, and faster innovation,” said Rishi Ghare, CEO at Indio Networks.
🌐 Analysis
OpenWiFi is an open-source, cloud-managed Wi-Fi architecture designed to decouple wireless networking software from proprietary hardware, giving service providers, enterprises, and municipalities greater flexibility and control over how Wi-Fi networks are built and operated. Led by the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) ecosystem, OpenWiFi defines a standardized software stack for access points, controllers, and cloud management that runs on white-box and merchant-silicon–based hardware from multiple vendors. This approach enables operators to deploy carrier-grade Wi-Fi networks with features such as centralized management, zero-touch provisioning, telemetry, security, and integration with external systems like AAA, captive portals, and policy engines, while avoiding vendor lock-in. By aligning open software with production-grade hardware and scalable cloud operations, OpenWiFi supports use cases ranging from community broadband and hospitality to multi-dwelling units and managed enterprise Wi-Fi, allowing networks to scale economically from small pilots to large, geographically distributed deployments.
Indio Networks is a privately held networking software company based in India, with engineering and support operations focused on service-provider and large-scale Wi-Fi deployments. The company is led by founder and CEO Rishi Ghare. Indio focuses on cloud management, OpenWiFi integration, and deployment services, supporting operators and enterprises across more than 45 countries.
