FDDI

What FDDI does

FDDI is a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based systems integration company specializing in wireless broadband infrastructure for government, healthcare, financial, transportation, and oil & gas sectors. The company has been providing integration services since 1985 (incorporated in 2003), operating as a value-added reseller and integrator for Motorola Canopy wireless broadband systems, ATE Research AdaptLink radios, RoamAD 4.9GHz public safety mesh networks, and proprietary accessories including the Mini-GPS2 GPS synchronization module, SPS-01 surge protection series, and 900 MHz bandpass filters. The company also distributes third-party wireless equipment from OEMs including Tropos Networks, Strix Systems, DragonWave, GigaBeam, Infinet Wireless, Ceragon, Canon, and others.

The company's product portfolio spans wireless broadband systems operating in 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, and 5.7 GHz frequency bands; mesh networking equipment for public safety; the VIPR mobile video capture and vehicle information management system; and professional services including RF site surveys, systems integration, healthcare IT (PACS/DICOM 3.0, EMR/HL7 integration), and Canopy radio conversion training seminars. FDDI holds 1-10 employees and operates from a single headquarters in Tulsa with a classroom facility for training seminars.

Name

FDDI

Legal name

FDDI, Inc.

Website

https://fddisystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FDDI is a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based systems integrator specializing in wireless broadband infrastructure for government, healthcare, financial, and transportation clients, reselling and integrating Motorola Canopy and other wireless OEM products alongside RF engineering and healthcare IT services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Systems Integration

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Telecommunications Resellers (517121)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) CPE (LTE/5G/mmWave) (HDAFAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Field Service Management (FSM) & Dispatch Platforms (HDAEALAM)

Keywords

• Wireless systems integration
• Wireless network deployment
• RF engineering services
• Public safety communications
• Wireless infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Systems Integration & Professional Services: RF engineering, wireless network design, implementation, and consulting services for wired and wireless systems. Includes site surveys, strategic systems planning, product design review, and testing services. ROI for healthcare installations reported at 6-14 months with 4x performance of leased lines.
2. Hardware & Equipment Sales: Sales of wireless broadband equipment including Motorola Canopy products, AdaptLink radios, GPS modules, surge protectors, antennas, and related accessories. Revenue from sale of third-party wireless systems integrated by FDDI.
3. Training Seminars: Canopy radio conversion seminars at $695 per participant. One-day training classes covering conversion procedures, testing, and hands-on conversion sessions. Limited to 15 participants per class.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FDDI is a wireless systems integration company that delivers RF engineering, wireless broadband integration, and communications integration services using a mix of proprietary hardware products and resell/integration of leading third-party wireless platforms (Motorola Canopy, RoamAD, Tropos, Strix, DragonWave, ATE Research). It serves government, healthcare, financial services, transportation, and oil & gas organizations with end-to-end wireless network deployment and support.

Product overview

FDDI is a systems integration company providing wireless broadband solutions and professional services since 1985. The product portfolio centers on Motorola Canopy broadband wireless systems (900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.7 GHz) with the Canopy Advantage platform enhancement, complemented by ATE Research AdaptLink radios (2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz), RoamAD 4.9GHz public safety mesh networks, and VIPR mobile video capture systems. Supporting hardware includes Mini-GPS2 synchronization units, SPS-01 surge protection series, and 900 MHz bandpass filters. Professional services encompass RF engineering site surveys, systems integration, healthcare IT (PACS/EMR with DICOM 3.0 and HL7), and Canopy radio conversion training. FDDI also distributes third-party wireless products including Tropos MetroMesh, Strix, DragonWave, GigaBeam, Infinet, Microwave Networks, Ceragon, Trango, Canon Canobeam, Airaya, Orthogon, and SnapLink.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mini-GPS2: GPS synchronization device for Motorola Canopy systems, designed by FDDI with ATE Research to replace Cluster Management Module.
• VIPR
• ATE Research Canopy Conversions

Products and services

• Wireless Systems Integration Services End-to-end wireless broadband systems integration service covering design, equipment selection, deployment, and support for government, healthcare, financial services, transportation, and oil & gas customers.
• RF Engineering Services Specialized RF engineering services for wireless network design, spectrum planning, and optimization across 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 4.9 GHz, and 5.8 GHz bands.
• Healthcare Systems Integration Wireless systems integration services tailored for healthcare organizations, including surveillance, teleconference, and clinical connectivity solutions.
• AdaptLink 2.4 GHz Proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless radio platform developed by FDDI for wireless broadband integration projects.
• AdaptLink 5.8 GHz Proprietary 5.8 GHz wireless radio platform developed by FDDI for wireless broadband integration projects.
• Mini-GPS2 Proprietary GPS hardware product with serial data and Ethernet options, used for location and timing in wireless deployments.
• SPS-01 Surge Protector Proprietary surge protection hardware designed for outdoor wireless installations to protect equipment from electrical surges.
• VIPR Mobile Video System Proprietary mobile video system designed for in-vehicle surveillance and field video applications.
• 900 MHz Bandpass Filter Proprietary 900 MHz bandpass filter for wireless deployment interference mitigation and signal conditioning.
• Non-penetrating Roof Mount Proprietary non-penetrating roof mount hardware for installing wireless antennas without drilling into rooftops.
• Canopy Connectorization Seminar Training seminar service covering Motorola Canopy radio connectorization for wireless integrators and customers.
• Canopy Radio Conversions Service offering covering conversion of Motorola Canopy radios for alternative deployment configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.999% reliability achieved in healthcare wireless installations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Motorola (Canopy)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary technology partnership for wireless broadband systems. FDDI resells, integrates, and provides training for Motorola Canopy products in 900 MHz, 2.4, 5.2, and 5.7 GHz frequency bands. FDDI also developed proprietary accessories (Mini-GPS2, SPS-01 surge protection) specifically for the Canopy ecosystem.
• ATE ResearchcoreTechnology or IntegrationCo-development partner for AdaptLink wireless radios and connectorization services for Motorola Canopy radios. FDDI offers Canopy radio conversion seminars using ATE Research methods. Joint products include 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz AdaptLink Series with various antenna configurations.
• FCC (Federal Communications Commission)minorOthersFDDI operates within the regulatory framework established by the FCC, including 4.9 GHz spectrum allocation for public safety (800+ licenses as of July 2006) and 70-90 GHz licensing for GigaBeam equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions is the original vendor of the Canopy platform that FDDI resells and integrates, and supplies broader public-safety communications infrastructure. It operates as a broad incumbent across land-mobile-radio and wireless broadband markets where FDDI operates as a niche integrator.
• CommScope: CommScope is a broad incumbent in network infrastructure (including its acquisition of CommScope's Andrew Solutions and Ruckus), supplying wireless backhaul, DAS, and enterprise Wi-Fi to operators and enterprises — overlapping with FDDI's enterprise wireless deployment services.
• Hughes Network Systems: Hughes provides satellite and terrestrial wireless connectivity solutions for enterprise, government, and healthcare — verticals where FDDI competes. As a broader incumbent with nationwide installation channels, it competes for large healthcare and government WAN contracts.
• Ubiquiti Inc. Ubiquiti sells fixed wireless broadband CPE, point-to-point radios, and mesh gear across similar frequency bands (2.4/5 GHz) used by FDDI deployments. While much broader and consumer-leaning, it competes for the same wireless-broadband project specifications in municipal and enterprise RFPs.

Direct peers

• Cambium Networks: Cambium Networks acquired Motorola's Canopy/WiMAX business and now manufactures the successor fixed wireless broadband platform that FDDI integrates. Both target municipal, public-safety, and enterprise point-to-multipoint connectivity with overlapping product positioning.
• Aviat Networks: Aviat Networks is a microwave radio and wireless backhaul equipment vendor selling into public safety, utility, and carrier customers — the same verticals FDDI serves. Its product range (including former Harris/Stratex gear) overlaps the DragonWave/Ceragon kit FDDI integrates.
• Airspan Networks: Airspan manufactures fixed wireless access and small-cell equipment, including 4.9 GHz public-safety solutions. It competes for the same FWA and public-safety mesh opportunities FDDI targets with RoamAD and Tropos distributions.
• Ceragon Networks: Ceragon manufactures FibeAir high-capacity microwave backhaul radios that FDDI distributes as a VAR. As a direct vendor of point-to-point wireless backhaul for carriers and enterprises, it is a comparable product-line peer in FDDI's wireless integration portfolio.
• Trango Broadband Wireless: Trango is one of FDDI's distributed wireless OEMs (Access5830 and M900S). As a manufacturer of unlicensed 5 GHz and 900 MHz radios, it competes head-to-head with AdaptLink for similar small-WISP and enterprise projects.
• DragonWave (now part of... ): DragonWave AirPair (50/100 Mbps, 24 GHz) is one of FDDI's distributed product lines for high-capacity backhaul. The company's packet microwave and millimeter-wave radios overlap FDDI's enterprise wireless backhaul integration business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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