The Andalusian startup Galgus opens an office in Boston

Incorporates experts with years of experience in the sector

Galgus wants its presence in the United States to provide support for the challenge of closing the digital divide in the country, which is very present in rural communities and urban areas that have low to moderate incomes.

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Galgus, an Andalusian startup dedicated to the development and deployment of advanced IT solutions. WiFi connectivity for all types of professional environments, one of its key objectives for 2022 is to increase its specific weight in the American market.

 

To address this challenge, it has opened an office in Boston and incorporated into his team Blaz Vavpetic as VP, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships in the United States, an expert in the American WiFi market, with more than 30 years of experience in the sector.

 

The Spanish Deep Tech company identifies strengthening its presence and growing in the North American country as one of its priorities.

 

The digital divide, a priority in the United States

 

At Galgus, they want their presence in the United States to provide support for the challenge of closing the digital divide in the country, which is very present in rural communities and urban areas that have low to moderate incomes. To all this we must add that, according to the latest data from the OECD, the United States has the second highest broadband cost.

 

One of the most notable initiatives to reduce this digital divide is “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal”, that will put $65 billion on the table to help ensure that all Americans have access to high-speed, reliable Internet through a historic investment in the deployment of broadband infrastructure. This agreement will also mean progress in reducing prices for Internet services.

 

Galgus goals in the United States

 

Even working predominantly in Europe Since its inception, Galgus has developed a strong reputation for its high-quality, high-efficiency software-defined WiFi capabilities throughout the Americas, as recognized by Vavpetic.

 

In 2022, the plan is to build on that reputation, focusing its energy on partners who are developing service offerings that can be differentiated in the market thanks to Galgus' contribution. Vavpetic says it is not setting a specific revenue target in the region for 2022, but instead hopes to lay the foundation for sustained growth.

 

Among all the sectors in which Galgus can provide its technology in the United States, a large area of ​​investment in which he has extensive experience is in the railway sector. For this, the legislation allocates $66 billion to improve the country's high-speed infrastructure, and the US passenger train lags behind the rest of the world in reliability, speed and coverage.

 

These new trains, like the Amtrak Acela, which will come into operation in 2022/2023, use high-efficiency glass and other materials that block cellular signals. Offer WiFi Offload on board will allow passengers to stay connected during their trips. A facet in which Galgus has extensive background.

 

On the other hand, Galgus ensures that its presence and location analysis services (Location Analytics), With patented methods to recognize the existence and movement of devices near their access points, whether connected to the network or not, it will be widely accepted in municipal and Smart Cities WiFi deployments, where understanding public use is highly valued and interaction with and around the network.

 

Whether in rural areas, underserved urban areas, or on board public transportation, rail, or airplanes, Galgus provides a set of capabilities that make WiFi networks more reliable and cost-effective to install and operate. Which is an unbeatable letter of introduction for your growth in U.S.