Financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed.
Kenati’s Linux-based technology will enable San Jose, California-based 2Wire to deliver a range of home digital media applications and services to residential customers delivered via telecoms operators.
Kenati is privately-held and based in the neighboring town of Campbell. It also has a development team located in Pune, India. The company develops device software for the home networking market, including technologies for gateway, broadband, wireless, VoIP, VPN, IPTV and video CPE devices.
Pat Romano, CEO of 2Wire, said the purchase is part of the company’s strategy to meet increased demand from telecoms providers for integrated end-to-end broadband delivery platforms as part of their so-called triple play voice, data and media services.
Telecommunication providers are ideally positioned to be the primary integrators of personal media and entertainment services, providing a complete platform for managed digital media networking, Romano said in a statement.
2Wire’s product portfolio comprises of residential gateways, broadband multimedia set-top boxes, remote management systems, and call center customer support. Customers include leading broadband providers like AT&T, BT, Bell Canada and SingTel.
