Zyxel Networks Corporation
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| Zyxel | |
| Wholly-owned subsidiaries | |
| Traded as | TWSE: 3704 |
| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | |
| Founded 📆 | 1989 in Hsinchu, Taiwan |
| Founder 👔 | |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan |
Area served 🗺️ | Worldwide |
Key people | Shun-I Chu (Founder, Chairman of Zyxel Group Corp.) Gordon Yang (Chairman) |
| Products 📟 | Network switches, Wireless LAN access points, firewalls, Mobile broadband routers |
| Members | |
Number of employees | 652 (as of December 31, 2023) |
| Parent | Zyxel Group Corporation |
| 🌐 Website | www |
| 📇 Address | |
| 📞 telephone | |
Zyxel Networks Corp. (Chinese: 兆勤科技股份有限公司) is a Taiwanese networking company headquartered in the Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan. The company specializes in providing cloud networking[1] and security solutions[2], with licensing for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Founded in 1989 by Shun-I Chu, Zyxel Networks operates three research centers, and has 35 branch offices worldwide.
Origin of the Zyxel Name
When Zyxel Networks' founder, Shun-I Chu, was establishing the company in the late 1980s, he chose a unique approach to naming. While many companies in Taiwan were selecting names starting with 'A' to appear first in alphabetical listings, Chu opted for 'Zyx,' a combination of letters from the end of the alphabet. The addition of 'el' meant to symbolize excellence completed the name.[3]
Pronunciation of Zyxel
The name "Zyxel" is pronounced as /ˈzaɪsɛl/. It breaks down as follows:
- The "Zy" part is pronounced like "zai" (/zaɪ/), rhyming with "sky."
- The "xel" part is pronounced like "sel" (/sɛl/), with a soft "s" and a schwa sound, similar to the ending of the word "pencil."[4]
History
- 1989: Zyxel Communications Corp. was founded by Shun-I Chu, laying the foundation for what would later become Zyxel Networks.
- 2019: Zyxel Networks was established as a separate entity following a spin-off from Zyxel Communications, focusing on networking and cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).[5]
- 2020: The company incorporated WiFi 6 technology into its product line, aiming to enhance business network performance.[6]
- 2021: Zyxel Networks was designated a Common Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE) Numbering Authority (CNA) by the CVE Program.[7]
- 2022: Zyxel Networks launched an e-commerce platform, expanding its online sales channels.
- 2023: The company introduced WiFi 7 technology into its product offerings, intended to support higher network speeds and lower latency.[8]
See also
References
- ↑ "Zyxel Nebula Cloud Network Management Review – One of the best & most affordable cloud solutions". Mighty Gadget. 2019-05-31.
- ↑ "Zyxel adds robust cybersecurity defense to Nebula Cloud Networking Solution". Technology Reseller. 2021-10-05.
- ↑ "What's in a name? Five vendors reveal their name origins". CRN. 2023-09-19. p. 4.
- ↑ Here is how to pronounce ZyXEL's name. Zyxel America Service Provider. 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ↑ "Zyxel Communications Corporation split the channel business to Zyxel Networks Corporation whose shares is 100% owned by Unizyx Holding Corporation". Zyxel Group. 2019-02-26.
- ↑ "Zyxel Expands Industry's Most Comprehensive Portfolio of WiFi 6 Access Points for the SMB Market". MarketScreener. 2020-09-14.
- ↑ "Zyxel Recognized Among Security World's Eminent Authorities". Technopat. 2021-08-12.
- ↑ "Zyxel Networks Announces Availability of 22Gbps WiFi 7 Access Point". The Associated Press. 2023-12-11.
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