NetSocket

About NetSocket

be.Networks, formerly known as BeyondEdge and iPhotonix, operates in the enterprise networking sector, providing solutions that aim to simplify network management. The company was founded by Amir Elbaz, who currently serves as the CEO. His career has spanned military, finance, and technology sectors, including roles as CEO of Viumbe and Chairman and CEO of MobileSmith. This diverse background has influenced his approach to network architecture and managing technology companies through critical growth phases.

The company's core offering is Verity, a vendor-agnostic, intent-based networking (IBN) orchestration platform. Verity is designed to automate network tasks, from initial setup to ongoing management (Day 0 to Day N), making networks more flexible and secure. The platform provides a centralized, virtualized management system for an entire network, which can help reduce both initial capital costs and long-term operational expenses. Key features include deep visibility into network operations, real-time analytics, automated dashboards, and guided workflows, which remove the need for operators to learn complex command-line syntax. Verity maintains a full year of operational data, allowing for detailed exploration of every network component over time.

be.Networks serves a range of clients, from enterprises to government agencies, by providing both software solutions and hardware. On the hardware side, the company offers new and refurbished equipment, including routers, switches, servers, and firewalls. This business model supports a circular economy by extending the lifecycle of IT assets. The company provides tailored solutions that can mix pre-owned and new technology to meet specific client needs and budgets. Additional services include IT asset disposition (ITAD), spare parts management, and technical repair services. The company also has a dedicated hardware care division that offers third-party maintenance (TPM) with customizable Service Level Agreements (SLAs), 24/7 remote monitoring, and on-site technical support from experienced engineers.

Historically, the company began as iPhotonix in 2010, focusing on optical access products. It rebranded to BeyondEdge to reflect its expansion into broader network transformation technologies. The acquisition of NetSocket, a provider of network-service assurance solutions, brought in technology like the Cloud Experience Manager for optimizing UC service management. The company has actively participated in the open-source community, joining the Linux Foundation and the Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) project to advance the adoption of the SONiC network operating system.