Meter

Sunil Varanasi, CTO and Co-Founder of Meter, in this extended interview, shares details on Meter's vertically integrated stack that includes firewalls, switches, access points, PDUs, and cellular equipment. He explains how their powerful cloud backend can automate network operations through real-time data processing for intelligent decisions.

Sunil Varanasi, CTO and Co-Founder of Meter, explains that network and security convergence is accelerating as customers seek to escape complex multi-vendor deployments, purchasing decisions, and pricing models. He explains how Meter's single integrated stack for network, security, performance, and management with unified pricing can delivers best-of-breed performance.

Anil Varanasi, Co-founder and CEO of Meter, discusses the shift towards 'as a service' models in the networking industry driven by desire for capital and operational efficiencies. He also discusses the importance of full integration and warns against NaaS-washing by vendors.

Anil Varanasi, Co-founder and CEO of Meter, discusses the company’s vertically integrated approach to modernizing enterprise networking infrastructure. Meter aims to simplify network deployment by offering a full-stack hardware and software solution that combines routing, switching, and wireless capabilities.

Charlie Cobb, Head of Cellular at Meter, introduces Meter Cellular, a new approach to in-building connectivity that installs as easily as a Wi-Fi access point. Meter's solution provides seamless coverage from existing carriers, supports CBRS frequency, and operates on a neutral host model, offering a cost-effective and efficient way to improve indoor cellular coverage.

Joshua Markell, Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Meter, outlines the company's holistic approach to network design, focusing on creating a cohesive system rather than individual devices. This strategy enables Meter to optimize performance, reduce materials, and incorporate future-proofing elements like cellular capabilities across their network offerings.

Anil Varanasi, Co-founder and CEO of Meter, discusses how customers desire well-integrated, scalable connectivity solutions. Meter's platform meets this demand by providing a comprehensive offering that includes ISP, wired, Wi-Fi, security, SDWAN, DNS, and cellular services, enabling efficient management of connectivity needs with limited resources.

Anil Varanasi, co-founder and CEO of Meter, discusses the growing demands on networking and the challenges IT teams face in scaling operations. He highlights the benefits of the 'as a service' model in networking, such as enhanced connectivity, increased productivity, cost efficiency, and advanced security features.

Apurv Bhartia, Head of Wireless at Meter, a network-as-a-service pioneer, predicts a shift towards cloud-driven models, a rise in outcome-driven network administrators focusing on business results, and the ongoing convergence of connectivity and security. Bhartia states these trends are already evident in Meter's rapidly growing business.