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Who we are
Backed by several years of strong academic research and development, Meshbone develops unique wireless mesh networking software.
Meshbone was founded in 2009, as a spin-off from the University of Antwerp and the IBBT, the Interdisciplinary Institute for Broadband Technology, both based in Belgium.
Meshbone’s goal is to provide a new class of flexible and accessible wireless networking technology across a wide range of devices.
Founders
Nik Van den Wijngaert, PhD – CEO and Founder
Holding an MS in Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Nik received his PhD in telecommunications in 2005, from the University of Antwerp, Belgium. While remaining active in the academical universe, he also started up his own consultancy firm specializing in network modeling and simulation, working for both commercial and military clients across Europe, the United States, and Asia.
After identifying the very rich technology being developed in the labs at the university, Nik took the lead in identifying the commercial opportunity and building the ecosystem needed build the business based on the technical innovations.
Prof. dr. Chris Blondia – Founder
Chris obtained his MS and PhD in Mathematics from the University of Ghent (Belgium) in 1977 and 1982 respectively. After working at Philips for 9 years, he became an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department of the University of Nijmegen (The Netherlands). In 1995 he joined the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Antwerp (UIA), where he is currently a Professor and head of the research group "Performance Analysis of Telecommunication Systems" (PATS). He is lecturing Telecommunication and Performance Evaluation courses. He has also been lecturing at the University of Brussels and at other parts of the University of Antwerp (UFSIA and RUCA).
Advisors
TurnLeaf - Marketing
Meshbone's marketing is guided by Paul Van Cotthem, Managing Partner at TurnLeaf. TurnLeaf is independent marketing consulting practice, with core strengths in online & technology marketing, and business development of start-up and growth companies.
Paul previously held senior marketing and sales positions at Xerox, Apple, and Telenet. In 2003, he received the "Belgian Marketeer of the Year" award.
IceVista - Business development
IceVista assists and advises companies, shareholders and investors through the process of setting up, building, restructuring or exiting companies through active involvement in developing and executing appropriate strategies to create maximum value and achieve key objectives.
What we do
We provide a unique wireless mesh software platform for 3rd parties to deploy on their preferred devices.
Which markets
Meshbone wireless mesh networks can be deployed in a variety of markets, and for a wide range of vertical applications. Here are some examples.
How mesh works
A wireless mesh network alleviates the needs for cabling by allowing access point devices to talk to each other wirelessly.
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