SIA New Member Profile: Altowav

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Altowav offers low-latency, high-bandwidth and virtually interference-free wireless networking solutions. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and serves people and places in North America.

SIA spoke with Altowav President Alex Doorduyn about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

Tell us the story of your company.

Alex Doorduyn: Altowav was founded in 2016 as Kwikbit to develop next-generation millimeter wave technology to deliver high-speed, easy to install, wireless networking to more people and places.

In 2019, the company launched its first line of commercial 60 GHz products for both indoor and outdoor use cases.

In 2024, after several years of providing our reliability to internet service providers, we are expanding into the security space.

What solutions/services does your business offer in the security industry? And what makes your offerings or your company unique?

AD: We offer low-latency, high-bandwidth and virtually interference-free wireless networking solutions.

What’s something we might not know about your company – or something new you’re doing in security?

SI: We have several products that are made in the United States. We also offer professional services such as system design, site surveys and commissioning as well as support that are also U.S.-based.

What is your company’s vision, and what are your goals for the security industry?

AD: Altowav seeks to be the premier wireless solution for the security industry.

What does SIA offer that is most important to you/your company? And what do you most hope to get out of your membership with SIA?

AD: We’re thrilled to join the Security Industry Association and collaborate with industry leaders to drive innovation and enhance security solutions.

Together, we aim to set new standards in wireless technology and make a significant impact in the industry.

How does your organization engage with SIA? What are your plans for involvement in the next year?

AD: Altowav is committed to helping end users and integrators accomplish their security goals in a faster and less disruptive way. With this in mind, we would like to start by educating the market about the benefits of millimeter wave solutions over hardwired solutions.

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