Advanced Networks

What Advanced Networks does

Advanced Networks is a Belgian-headquartered SME founded in 2006 by Bruno Wolfs, specializing in high-precision Wi-Fi design, radio frequency (RF) engineering, and industrial mounting hardware for mission-critical enterprise environments. The company delivers a three-phase survey methodology (predictive modeling, pre-installation on-site measurement, post-deployment validation) and designs a proprietary line of six mounting products — including IP66-rated Weather Proof Boxes, M-bar mounts, anti-vibration suspension plates, and 180° directional antenna brackets — engineered for RF performance and durability in industrial and outdoor conditions. Revenue is generated through two streams: project-based professional services (Wi-Fi surveys, structured cabling certified through CommScope and Leviton, full installation services) and proprietary hardware sales to enterprises and ICT integrators. Customers span healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, telecom, retail, and government across Europe, the United States, and Asia, with a logo set that includes ASML, IKEA, DHL, Cargill, BT, NTT, TE Connectivity, Computacenter, and RZ Heilig Hart. Distribution is exclusively direct via enterprise field sales and an integrator-channel model; the company does not sell through marketplaces or self-service channels and operates without disclosed external funding as a founder-controlled SME.

Name

Advanced Networks

Legal name

Advanced Networks

Website

https://advancednetworks.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advanced Networks is a Belgian SME specializing in high-precision Wi-Fi surveys, RF engineering, and proprietary industrial mounting hardware, serving enterprise clients across healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and telecom in Europe, the United States, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Network Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDAFAMAK

Wireless Network Management (Wi-Fi/RF Planning & Assurance)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Networking Equipment & Components/Network Management Software

SECONDARYHDAFACAB

Outdoor & Industrial/Rugged Wi‑Fi Access Points

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Networking Equipment & Components/Wireless LAN (Wi‑Fi) Infrastructure

Keywords

• Wireless network services
• Wi-Fi site surveys
• Structured cabling installation
• Industrial mounting hardware
• RF engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaventem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services (Wi-Fi Surveys, Design, Installation): Project-based professional services including wireless site surveys (predictive, pre-installation, validation), network design and engineering, structured cabling installation, and mounting solutions. Services are delivered flexibly—clients can engage for specific parts or complete project management.
2. Hardware Products: Sale of proprietary mounting hardware and accessories including Weather Proof Boxes, Mount Arms, M-bar Mounts, Suspension Plates, L Brackets, and Directional Antennas designed specifically for wireless access points.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Advanced Networks delivers end-to-end wireless network projects for enterprises and ICT integrators, providing high-precision Wi-Fi site surveys (predictive, pre-installation, and validation phases), structured cabling design and installation, WLAN deployment services, and proprietary industrial-grade mounting hardware (weatherproof boxes, mount arms, M-bar plates, suspension plates, L brackets, and directional antenna mounts) engineered for RF performance in complex environments.

Product overview

Advanced Networks offers a portfolio of industrial-grade mounting hardware products and professional network services. The product line centers on six mounting solutions: the Weather Proof Box (ADV-WPB) for outdoor protection, the Horizontal Mount Arm (ADV-MNT-ARM) for industrial environments, the Metal M-bar Mount (ADV-MBAR) for heavy industrial infrastructure, the Industrial Suspension Plate (ADV-PLTE-CH-CISCO) for vibration isolation, the L Bracket (ADV-BRACKET-L) for office deployments, and the 180° Directional Antenna Mount (ADV-MNT-180°) for industrial wireless nodes. These hardware products are complemented by four professional services: Wi-Fi Surveys (predictive, pre-installation, and validation phases), Structured Cabling (copper and fiber as CommScope/Leviton certified partner), Installation Services (WLAN deployment and rack infrastructure), and Mounting Solutions services. The hardware portfolio integrates with Cisco and Aruba access point ecosystems through proprietary interchangeable bracket systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weather Proof Box (ADV-WPB) IP66-rated industrial enclosure engineered for outdoor and challenging indoor environments, protecting network infrastructure from water ingress, dust, and corrosive industrial chemicals with a precision-molded polyester shell.
• Horizontal Mount Arm (ADV-MNT-ARM) Precision-engineered industrial support bracket made from galvanized steel and polyester for wall or ceiling mounting of network hardware in demanding warehouse and industrial environments.
• Metal M-bar Mount (ADV-MBAR) Heavy-duty mounting solution for industrial infrastructure and high-density deployments with a proprietary steel clamp mechanism enabling single-operator installation on standard industrial M-Bar profiles.
• Industrial Suspension Plate (ADV-PLTE-CH-CISCO) Chain-suspended mounting system engineered for high-stress industrial zones that isolates sensitive electronics from kinetic energy and structural vibrations using a specialized polyester composite as a kinetic heat-sink.
• L Bracket (ADV-BRACKET-L) 90-degree mounting bracket engineered from powder-coated steel for precision network deployments in high-visibility office environments, maintaining exact orientation for standard access point wall-mounting.
• 180° Directional Antenna Mount (ADV-MNT-180°) Industrial-grade bracket providing exact 180-degree tilt and swivel capability for mounting antennas to walls or ceilings, designed for critical industrial wireless nodes with heavy-duty powder-coated steel construction.
• Wi-Fi Surveys Professional wireless survey services including predictive surveys, pre-installation surveys, and validation surveys delivered in three phases for network planning, design validation, and performance verification, including specialized surveys for medical and mission-critical environments.
• Structured Cabling Expert design, professional installation, and rigorous testing of structured cabling solutions in copper (Cat6A and newer) and fiber optics, delivered as a CommScope and Leviton certified partner meeting highest industry standards.
• Installation Services Complete installation team handling WLAN access point deployment, cabling infrastructure projects, rack organization and cleanup across warehouses, clean rooms, outdoor locations, and complex building structures.
• Mounting Solutions Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% uptime guaranteed for critical medical monitoring applications
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NTT BelgiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NTT Belgium to provide comprehensive satellite and 5G backup solutions for enterprise clients. Collaborated on Starlink backup system implementation for a global food production client with facilities in regions affected by political unrest or unreliable local ISPs.
• Venn TelecomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Venn Telecom to deliver backup connectivity solutions combining satellite (Starlink) and 5G technologies for enterprise clients requiring continuous internet connectivity.
• Starlink (SpaceX)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership to integrate Starlink satellite internet as part of backup connectivity solutions for enterprise clients with global operations in challenging connectivity environments.
• CommScopecoreTechnology or IntegrationCommScope certified partner for structured cabling solutions. Delivers certified copper (Cat6A and newer) and fiber optic cabling installations meeting highest industry standards.
• LevitoncoreTechnology or IntegrationLeviton certified partner for structured cabling infrastructure. Provides professional installation, rack setups, and patching with manufacturer-compliant certification.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationEcosystem partner for network hardware integration. Hardware products (mounts, brackets, weatherproof boxes) are designed and certified for compatibility with Cisco access points and networking equipment.
• Aruba (HPE Aruba)coreTechnology or IntegrationEcosystem partner for network hardware integration. Hardware products verified for compatibility with Aruba access points in enterprise and industrial deployments.
• DrägerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly collaboration partner that originally requested specialized Wi-Fi surveys for medical applications. Advanced Networks was among first to conduct high-precision measurements for critical medical environments.
• Philips MedicalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly collaboration partner that originally requested specialized Wi-Fi surveys for medical device integration environments. Helped shape Advanced Networks' specialized methodology for healthcare Wi-Fi deployments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Computacenter: Computacenter is a large European-headquartered system integrator that delivers enterprise network design, deployment, and managed services. It is both a customer of Advanced Networks and a competitor for end-to-end network rollout contracts.
• Cisco Professional Services: Cisco's own professional services organization designs and validates enterprise WLAN deployments using Cisco hardware. As a broader incumbent, it competes with Advanced Networks on large Cisco-centric engagements while also being a partner (its APs are mounted using Advanced Networks hardware).
• Panduit: Panduit manufactures network infrastructure products including cabinets, mounting hardware, and cabling systems. It overlaps with Advanced Networks' mounting hardware and structured cabling businesses via a much larger product portfolio and global channel.
• Hubbell Incorporated: Hubbell is a large manufacturer of network infrastructure products, including enclosures, mounting solutions, and cabling for enterprise and industrial environments. It competes with Advanced Networks' hardware line through broader catalogs and scale.
• Aruba (HPE) Professional Services: Aruba Networks, an HPE company, offers professional services and design tools for enterprise WLAN deployments. It competes with Advanced Networks in the survey/design phase of Aruba-based projects and is also a hardware partner.

Direct peers

• Ekahau: Ekahau is the leading vendor of Wi-Fi site survey, planning, and validation tools (Ekahau Site Survey, Ekahau AI Pro). It directly addresses the same Wi-Fi survey/assurance workflow that Advanced Networks performs as a service, and represents the most direct competitive substitute.
• NetSpot: NetSpot provides Wi-Fi site survey, analysis, and troubleshooting software used by network professionals. Like Ekahau, it competes with the manual on-site survey portion of Advanced Networks' offering through increasingly automated tools.
• AirMagnet (Fluke Networks): AirMagnet, part of Fluke Networks, offers Wi-Fi survey, analysis, and troubleshooting solutions. It targets the same enterprise WLAN design and validation use cases that Advanced Networks services manually, including industrial and medical environments.

Emerging players

• 7SIGNAL: 7SIGNAL provides cloud-based Wi-Fi performance monitoring and assurance. It overlaps with Advanced Networks' validation survey work by offering continuous post-deployment Wi-Fi health monitoring as a service for enterprises.
• Oberon (a brand of Chatsworth Products): Oberon specializes in Wi-Fi access point enclosures, mounts, and aesthetic installation solutions, including industrial/medical-grade products. It is a direct comparable to Advanced Networks' mounting hardware line, focused on the same Cisco/Aruba ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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