Faction Networks and Davolink Announce Joint Venture for Decentralized Zero Trust Cyber Secure Wireless Routers

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A groundbreaking joint venture has been announced between Faction Networks, a leader in decentralized Zero Trust cybersecurity solutions, and Davolink, a major developer of wireless LAN solutions in Korea and Japan. The partnership aims to design and manufacture in the USA the first suite of Zero Trust cyber secure wireless routers and networking appliances called "Faction Pods and Portals" for commercial, government, and military customers. This innovative product line will incorporate multiple Deep Tech innovations, reaching down to silicon by 2027, and bring Zero Trust principles to the networking hardware, firmware, and components upon which the integrity of all software and SaaS cybersecurity solutions depend.

Key Takeaways:

  • Faction Networks and Davolink are partnering to design and manufacture decentralized Zero Trust cyber secure wireless routers and networking appliances called "Faction Pods and Portals" in the USA.
  • The product line aims to bring Zero Trust principles to networking hardware, firmware, and components, incorporating multiple Deep Tech innovations down to silicon by 2027.
  • The joint venture addresses a pressing problem in the USA, where over 90% of routers for small-to-midsize businesses, homes, and offices are manufactured in China, potentially compromising security.
  • The partnership aims to create a profitable new business in the USA and other global markets, increase the competitiveness and value of products in Korea, and increase corporate value.
  • CEO Lim Sang-hyun of Davolink emphasized the importance of applying Zero Trust principles to networking hardware and ongoing cyber assurance verification to address the issue of compromised routers.
  • The joint venture is addressing a widely acknowledged problem, with concern and priority at the highest levels of the US Government, Military, and Industry.

Statistics:

  • Over 90% of routers made for small-to-midsize businesses, homes, and offices in the USA are manufactured in China.
  • The joint venture aims to design and manufacture 100% of Cyber Secure Wireless Routers and Networking Appliances in the USA by 2027.
  • The partnership has a potential market share of 20% in the USA for wireless network products across Military, Government, and Commercial verticals.

Sources:

  • https://www.verticalnews.com/2025/11/01/faction-networks-davolink-announce-joint-venture-for-decentralized-zero-trust-cyber-secure-wireless-routers/
  • NewsRX. (2025, November 1). Faction Networks, Davolink to Jointly Develop Zero Trust Cyber Secure Wireless Routers. NewsRx LLC.