Radlan
Encyclopedia
RADLAN computer communications LTD. (renamed by Marvell to MSSI), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvell Technology Group
, that specializes in LAN
networking technologies.
Networking System (OpENS), provides
IP
-routed core software platform coupled with customizable
management application, development environment and
testing tools.
RADLAN's product lines are divided into three areas of
development:
, which was founded by brothers Yehuda and Zohar Zisapel
. RND was also the product of a spin-off, from the Zisapel brothers' RAD Group
. Eventually, RND was split into two companies - Radware
and RADLAN.
The company is currently located in Tel Aviv's technological park called Kiryat Atidim
(Hebrew: קריית עתידים).
In 2003, RADLAN was purchased by Marvell
.
Yuval Cohen is the current CEO, replacing Jacob Zankel in late 2006.
circuit designer Marvell Technology Group
, closed the deal to acquire RADLAN Computer Communications for $49.7 million in cash and shares.
Sunnyvale-based Marvell said it would incorporate its mixed-signal ICs with RADLAN's networking infrastructure drivers, interfaces and software modules to make improved networking communications products like routers. Currently, Marvell's product lineup includes read channels (which convert analog data from a magnetic disk into digital data for computing), preamplifiers, and Ethernet
switch
controllers and transceivers. The Marvell company draws most of its sales from different hardware related customers, including Apple Inc., Seagate Technology
, Cisco
, DELL
, Intel, etc.
family.
Marvell Technology Group
Marvell is an American producer of storage, communications and consumer semiconductor products.Founded in 1995, Marvell Technology Group Ltd. has operations worldwide and approximately 5,700 employees. Marvell’s U.S. operating subsidiary is based in Santa Clara, California and Marvell has...
, that specializes in LAN
Län
Län and lääni refer to the administrative divisions used in Sweden and previously in Finland. The provinces of Finland were abolished on January 1, 2010....
networking technologies.
Products
The RADLAN's core technology, Open and Portable EmbeddedNetworking System (OpENS), provides
IP
Internet Protocol
The Internet Protocol is the principal communications protocol used for relaying datagrams across an internetwork using the Internet Protocol Suite...
-routed core software platform coupled with customizable
management application, development environment and
testing tools.
RADLAN's product lines are divided into three areas of
development:
- Intelligent Intranet Switching;
- Intranet Accelerator Engines;
- Intelligent Network Services.
Corporate history
The company was founded in 1998 as a spin-off from RNDRND
RND is a three letter acronym which can stand for:*Rene & Dorian, two Electronic Dance Music DJ's from Texas*Reflex neurovascular dystrophy, also see Complex Regional Pain Syndrome*Red Nose Day, see Comic Relief...
, which was founded by brothers Yehuda and Zohar Zisapel
Zohar Zisapel
Zohar Zisapel , is a successful Israeli entrepreneur in Israel’s advanced hi-tech industry. The RAD Group of companies he co-founded with his brother, Yehuda Zisapel, has been called "the world's most successful incubator" of telecom-related start-ups by Business 2.0 magazine.The Zisapels' RAD...
. RND was also the product of a spin-off, from the Zisapel brothers' RAD Group
Rad Group
The RAD Group is a collection of independent companies that develop, manufacture and market solutions for diverse segments of the networking and telecommunications industry....
. Eventually, RND was split into two companies - Radware
Radware
Radware , is a provider of integrated Application delivery, Network Security and Load balancing solutions based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Radware, which is a member of the Rad Group of companies, is a public company and its shares are traded on NASDAQ.- History :...
and RADLAN.
The company is currently located in Tel Aviv's technological park called Kiryat Atidim
Kiryat Atidim
Kiryat Atidim is the Hi Tech area of Tel Aviv. It is located in North East of Tel Aviv near the Petah Tikva industrial zone.The zone was opened in 1972 as a project of Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv City Hall.- External links :*...
(Hebrew: קריית עתידים).
In 2003, RADLAN was purchased by Marvell
Marvell Technology Group
Marvell is an American producer of storage, communications and consumer semiconductor products.Founded in 1995, Marvell Technology Group Ltd. has operations worldwide and approximately 5,700 employees. Marvell’s U.S. operating subsidiary is based in Santa Clara, California and Marvell has...
.
Yuval Cohen is the current CEO, replacing Jacob Zankel in late 2006.
Marvell take over
On February 2003, the BroadbandBroadband
The term broadband refers to a telecommunications signal or device of greater bandwidth, in some sense, than another standard or usual signal or device . Different criteria for "broad" have been applied in different contexts and at different times...
circuit designer Marvell Technology Group
Marvell
-People:* Andrew Marvell, 17th-century English metaphysical poet* Marvell Wynne , American soccer player* Marvell Wynne , American baseball player-Businesses:* Marvell Technology Group, U.S. semiconductor company...
, closed the deal to acquire RADLAN Computer Communications for $49.7 million in cash and shares.
Sunnyvale-based Marvell said it would incorporate its mixed-signal ICs with RADLAN's networking infrastructure drivers, interfaces and software modules to make improved networking communications products like routers. Currently, Marvell's product lineup includes read channels (which convert analog data from a magnetic disk into digital data for computing), preamplifiers, and Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet is a family of computer networking technologies for local area networks commercially introduced in 1980. Standardized in IEEE 802.3, Ethernet has largely replaced competing wired LAN technologies....
switch
Network switch
A network switch or switching hub is a computer networking device that connects network segments.The term commonly refers to a multi-port network bridge that processes and routes data at the data link layer of the OSI model...
controllers and transceivers. The Marvell company draws most of its sales from different hardware related customers, including Apple Inc., Seagate Technology
Seagate Technology
Seagate Technology is one of the world's largest manufacturers of hard disk drives. Incorporated in 1978 as Shugart Technology, Seagate is currently incorporated in Dublin, Ireland and has its principal executive offices in Scotts Valley, California, United States.-1970s:On November 1, 1979...
, Cisco
Cisco
Cisco may refer to:Companies:*Cisco Systems, a computer networking company* Certis CISCO, corporatised entity of the former Commercial and Industrial Security Corporation in Singapore...
, DELL
Dell
Dell, Inc. is an American multinational information technology corporation based in 1 Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, United States, that develops, sells and supports computers and related products and services. Bearing the name of its founder, Michael Dell, the company is one of the largest...
, Intel, etc.
The rename to MSSI
On May 2007 Radlan was officially renamed to MSSI (Marvell Software Solutions Israel), and by that completed the integration to the Marvell Technology GroupMarvell Technology Group
Marvell is an American producer of storage, communications and consumer semiconductor products.Founded in 1995, Marvell Technology Group Ltd. has operations worldwide and approximately 5,700 employees. Marvell’s U.S. operating subsidiary is based in Santa Clara, California and Marvell has...
family.