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In 2010 Xirrus was ranked number 9 in ]'s Next Big Thing list of the Top 50 Venture-Backed companies<ref> 2010 Wall Street Journal list of the Top 50 Venture-Backed Companies.</ref> and jumped to the number 2 spot on the same list in 2011.<ref> 2011 Wall Street Journal list of the Top 50 Venture-Backed Companies.</ref> Xirrus again occupied the number 2 spot on the list in 2012. <ref> The Wall Street Journal, retrieved Sept 26, 2012</ref>. In 2010 Xirrus was ranked number 9 in ]'s Next Big Thing list of the Top 50 Venture-Backed companies<ref> 2010 Wall Street Journal list of the Top 50 Venture-Backed Companies.</ref> and jumped to the number 2 spot on the same list in 2011.<ref> 2011 Wall Street Journal list of the Top 50 Venture-Backed Companies.</ref> Xirrus again occupied the number 2 spot on the list in 2012. <ref> The Wall Street Journal, retrieved Sept 26, 2012</ref>.


Shane Buckley became the new CEO of Xirrus in June, 2012<ref> Forbes Magazine, retrieved June 20, 2012</ref>, replacing Xirrus founder and first CEO Dirk Gates who assumed the role of executive chairman to drive product strategy and innovation. Buckley will guide the next stage of Xirrus's growth and global expansion, having previously grown the Commercial Business Unit of ] 50 Percent to $360 Million in two years; globalized ]' enterprise strategy and business; and directed $2 Billion P&L for ]. Shane Buckley became the new CEO of Xirrus in June, 2012<ref> Forbes Magazine, retrieved June 20, 2012</ref>, replacing Xirrus founder and first CEO Dirk Gates who assumed the role of executive chairman to drive product strategy and innovation. Buckley will guide the next stage of Xirrus's growth and global expansion, having previously grown the Commercial Business Unit of ] by 50% to $360 Million in two years; globalized ]' enterprise strategy and business; and directed $2 Billion P&L for ].
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UK hospital selects Xirrus for wireless connectivity] Telecompaper, retrieved 2 November 2012</ref>, and ], ]<ref> Wireless Mag, retrieved 4 Apr 2013</ref>. UK hospital selects Xirrus for wireless connectivity] Telecompaper, retrieved 2 November 2012</ref>, and ], ]<ref> Wireless Mag, retrieved 4 Apr 2013</ref>.


Xirrus has received many awards and recognition throughout its history. In 2010, the company was ranked as the second Fastest-Growing Private Company among Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturers with Three-Year Sales Growth of 3,213% in the annual ].<ref> 2010 Inc. 500.</ref> Xirrus has received recognition and awards throughout its history. In 2010, the company was ranked as the second Fastest-Growing Private Company among Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturers with Three-Year Sales Growth of 3,213% in the annual ].<ref> 2010 Inc. 500.</ref>


Xirrus received the Healthcare IT Summit XCellence Award in the Best in Show category on November 12, 2012 for its booth at the Healthcare IT Summit, which was held at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida from Nov 11-13, 2012.<ref> XChange Events</ref>. In June 2011 Xirrus received the XChange XCellence Award in the Hardware category.<ref> Los Angeles City and Press, retrieved Jul 8, 2011</ref>. In November 2023 the company received the Healthcare IT Summit XCellence Award in the Best in Show category for its booth at the Healthcare IT Summit (held at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida from Nov 11-13, 2012).<ref> XChange Events</ref>.


Xirrus has provided the wireless network coverage for trade shows such as the ] trade conferences<ref></ref> in 2006<ref> Interop Blog, retrieved June 1, 2007</ref>, 2007,<ref> TechRepublic Blog, retrieved April 17, 2007</ref>, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. In 2012 Xirrus deployed 200 802.11a/b/g+n ] at the ],<ref>{{cite news | title = Two wireless LANs better than one, Carnegie Mellon says | author = John Cox | date = 11 December 2007 | publisher = Network World | page = 1}}</ref>. which, at 2.25 million square feet, is the second largest convention center in the world. Xirrus has provided the wireless network coverage for trade shows such as the ] trade conferences<ref></ref> in 2006<ref> Interop Blog, retrieved June 1, 2007</ref>, 2007,<ref> TechRepublic Blog, retrieved April 17, 2007</ref>, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. In 2012 Xirrus deployed 200 802.11a/b/g+n ] at the ],<ref>{{cite news | title = Two wireless LANs better than one, Carnegie Mellon says | author = John Cox | date = 11 December 2007 | publisher = Network World | page = 1}}</ref>. which, at 2.25 million square feet, is the second largest convention center in the world.

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Xirrus
IndustryWi-fi technology
Founded2003
HeadquartersThousand Oaks, California, United States
Key peopleShane Buckley, Dirk Gates, Stephen DeGennaro, Patrick Parker, Steven Wastie, Sam Bass, Cary Kosher, Sean Larsen, John Hudson
ProductsWireless arrays: XR series, XN series, XS series
Revenueundisclosed
Websitewww.xirrus.com
Xirrus Wireless Array consists of a Wi-Fi controller, access points, sector antenna system, and Wi-Fi threat sensor.

Xirrus, Inc is a Wi-Fi technology company based in Thousand Oaks, California, USA, that designs and sells wireless networking equipment based on the IEEE standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n. The company has been independently selling these products since 2005.

Xirrus currently manufactures multiple radio Wi-Fi Arrays that combine a WLAN switch and APs into a single device. Each Array unit bundles the controller with 4, 8, 12, 16 or 24 access points, and a special sectored directional antenna, into a single package . The company also produces a low cost two-radio access point with omni-directional antennas.

Xirrus provides wireless infrastructure for general enterprise, education, public venues, healthcare, retail, government, hospitality, and manufacturing. As of 2013 Xirrus has over 4000 customers, with products and services sold internationally.

In 2010 Xirrus was ranked number 9 in Wall Street Journal's Next Big Thing list of the Top 50 Venture-Backed companies and jumped to the number 2 spot on the same list in 2011. Xirrus again occupied the number 2 spot on the list in 2012. .

Shane Buckley became the new CEO of Xirrus in June, 2012, replacing Xirrus founder and first CEO Dirk Gates who assumed the role of executive chairman to drive product strategy and innovation. Buckley will guide the next stage of Xirrus's growth and global expansion, having previously grown the Commercial Business Unit of NETGEAR by 50% to $360 Million in two years; globalized Juniper Networks' enterprise strategy and business; and directed $2 Billion P&L for 3Com.

History

Xirrus was founded in 2004 by Dirk Gates, Patrick Parker, and Steve DeGennaro. Gates had founded Xircom in 1988 and sold the company to Intel for US $748 million in March 2001.

In 2003, Gates established Xirrus together with Patrick Parker, then ex-Chief Executive Officer of Nomadix and Steve DeGennaro, then ex-Vice President of Finance of Calix.

Xirrus board members include Steve Krausz, General Partner at U.S. Venture Partners; David Marquardt, co-founder of venture capital firm August Capital and founding board member of Microsoft; Eric Young, co-founder of Canaan Partners; and Bill Schroeder, former CEO of Diamond Multimedia and president of Conner Peripherals.

The company began marketing the Wi-Fi Array products in early 2005. In 2005 Xirrus sold Wireless Arrays that met the 802.11a/b/g network standard.

In 2007 Xirrus began pursuing an upgrade program for its Wireless Arrays that would allow support of the 802.11n standard. In 2008, the company entered research collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University to beta test a software update that, along with new radio modules, would add support for 802.11n. In late 2008 Xirrus presented a new access point module that meets 802.11n standards, and provides up to 300Mbit/s data rate per radio. The cryptographic module Xirrus's 802.11a/b/g-compliant "Wi-Fi Arrays" received Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 validation in 2008.

In 2011 Xirrus introduced its XR-series Wireless Arrays, the first modular, chassis-based wireless switch portfolio. In 2012 Xirrus launched the 802.11ac investment protection program, introducing the XR-2200 Series field-upgradable Wireless Array to support migration to next-generation 802.11ac wireless technology.

In September, 2012, Xirrus closed a $23.5 million Series E financing round led by existing investors August Capital, Canaan Partners, InterWest Partners, QuestMark Partners, and US Venture Partners.

In January, 2013, Xirrus announced the Xirrus XR-520, a low-cost, two-radio access point for small offices and rooms; XMS Cloud, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) deployment option for the Xirrus Management System (XMS); and Xirrus Activation Server, a service that enables zero-touch provisioning and deployment of a Xirrus wireless network.

In 2012 Xirrus became the exclusive wireless solution provider for Paul Hastings LLP, servicing 18 international offices.Other notable customers include Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospital, the largest acute care provider in the world, and Liverpool Football Club, Anfield Stadium.

Xirrus has received recognition and awards throughout its history. In 2010, the company was ranked as the second Fastest-Growing Private Company among Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturers with Three-Year Sales Growth of 3,213% in the annual Inc. 500.

In June 2011 Xirrus received the XChange XCellence Award in the Hardware category.. In November 2023 the company received the Healthcare IT Summit XCellence Award in the Best in Show category for its booth at the Healthcare IT Summit (held at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida from Nov 11-13, 2012)..

Xirrus has provided the wireless network coverage for trade shows such as the Interop trade conferences in 2006, 2007,, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. In 2012 Xirrus deployed 200 802.11a/b/g+n Wireless Arrays at the Sands Expo and Convention Center,. which, at 2.25 million square feet, is the second largest convention center in the world.

In October 2012, Xirrus was included in Business Insider's DIGITAL list of the 100 most valuable private tech companies..

Products

Hardware

  • Xirrus Wireless Arrays. Modular, upgradeable, and scalable Wi-Fi products with integrated security that provide total Wi-Fi bandwidth up to 7.2 Gbps and support up to 3,840 associated users.
  • Xirrus Wireless Access Points. Modular devices configured into Xirrus XR series Wireless Arrays that provide connectivity supporting the growing demands of smartphones, tablets and laptops. The XI APs are available in 300Mbps as well as 450Mbps models.
  • XR-520 - Xirrus Wireless Access Point. The XR-500 series is a fixed hardware configuration Wi-Fi product with integrated security that provide total Wi-Fi bandwidth up to 600Mbps and support up to 240 associated users.
  • Other Xirrus hardware products include power over Ethernet (PoE) systems, enclosures, mounting kits, and rapid deployment kits for disasters or other deployments that require temporary wireless access.

Software

  • Array OS. A Linux-based operating system that allows each Wireless Array to be managed and configured to fit its operational requirements as well as its operation in a network of Arrays.
  • Xirrus Wi-Fi Designer (WFD). A wireless site survey software for Xirrus Wireless Arrays and Access Points(AP). Once installed, Wi-Fi Designer can verify the results of the implementation to ensure the design criteria are met.
  • Xirrus Management System (XMS). A wireless network management platform that provides full monitoring and management of the Xirrus Wireless Array network. XMS provides help desk, network operations and management capabilities.
  • XMS Cloud. A hosted deployment option for the Xirrus Management System (XMS).
  • Xirrus Access Manager (XAM). The XAM controls network access for bring-your-own-device (BYOD) users and devices.
  • Xirrus Application Control. This provides information about applications accessing the network abd enables Xirrus Wireless Arrays to prioritize critical applications, restrict usage of bandwidth-heavy applications, and block restricted applications from the network.
  • Xirrus Bonjour Director. Gateway software for managing Apple iOS Bonjour services in an enterprise network.
  • Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector. A tool for managing and troubleshooting the Wi-Fi on a Windows XP SP2 or later, Vista, or 7 laptop.

References

  1. Eric Griffith (28 March 2005). "Xirrus Array Debuts". Wi-Fi Planet. p. 1.
  2. John Cox (11 December 2007). "Two wireless LANs better than one, Carnegie Mellon says". Network World. p. 1.
  3. 2010 Wall Street Journal list of the Top 50 Venture-Backed Companies.
  4. 2011 Wall Street Journal list of the Top 50 Venture-Backed Companies.
  5. The Next Big Thing 2012 The Wall Street Journal, retrieved Sept 26, 2012
  6. CEO Replaces Himself to Grow Xirrus Fast From $100 Million Forbes Magazine, retrieved June 20, 2012
  7. CNET News Article on Intel winding down Xircom acquisition in 2003
  8. Management Biographies from Xirrus.
  9. Calix Press Release, announcing new CFO.
  10. http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/bod/dmarquardt/
  11. , Xirrus Website
  12. Gerry Blackwell (4 October 2007). "Xirrus comes to aid of tornado-ravaged town". Wi-Fi Planet. p. 1.
  13. Carnegie Mellon University Validates Production 802.11n Network Xirrus PR, retrieved 11/11/08
  14. Gerry Blackwell (4 October 2007). "Xirrus comes to aid of tornado-ravaged town". Wi-Fi Planet. p. 1.
  15. Linuxdevices
  16. Leading International Law Firm Chooses Xirrus High-Performance Wireless Arrays for Worldwide Rollout Yahoo Finance, retrieved May 8, 2012
  17. [http://www.telecompaper.com/news/uk-hospital-selects-xirrus-for-wireless-connectivity--905664 UK hospital selects Xirrus for wireless connectivity] Telecompaper, retrieved 2 November 2012
  18. Liverpool FC installs Xirrus Wi-Fi network at Anfield stadium Wireless Mag, retrieved 4 Apr 2013
  19. 2010 Inc. 500.
  20. Xirrus Named 2011 XChange Public Sector XCellence Award Winner Los Angeles City and Press, retrieved Jul 8, 2011
  21. XCellence Awards XChange Events
  22. Palexpo
  23. Xirrus vs. The Red Barron! Interop Blog, retrieved June 1, 2007
  24. Web 2.0 Expo has the same old wireless problem -- So where's Xirrus? TechRepublic Blog, retrieved April 17, 2007
  25. John Cox (11 December 2007). "Two wireless LANs better than one, Carnegie Mellon says". Network World. p. 1.
  26. DIGITAL 100 REVISED: The Most Valuable, Private Companies In The World Business Insider, retrieved Nov 7, 2012

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