“Great innovation often arises from the desire to simplify the complex.”
Fernando Murias
In 2013, Fernando Murias, the Chairman and CEO of Digital Global Systems, joined his company with a vision to streamline wireless spectrum management. He noticed the challenges faced by telcos, government agencies, and enterprise customers in deploying spectrum analyzers. These analyzers required specialized RF engineers for interpretation. Seeing an opportunity for innovation, Fernando decided to utilize distributed computing to analyze the spectrum, identify issues such as interference or performance degradation, and present the results in a user-friendly manner for all levels of expertise.
Leading the Way in Spectrum Efficiency
Under Fernando’s leadership, Digital Global Systems has advanced its spectrum optimization technology. The company introduced automated solutions that enhance wireless spectrum efficiency and mitigates interference, establishing it as a leader in dynamic spectrum sharing, a key component of the 2023 National Spectrum Strategy. With over 200 patents, Digital Global Systems is a leader in AI and machine learning for spectrum optimization, generating new revenue opportunities.
The company has developed sensor-based technology and software tools to monitor and analyze the RF environment. These tools are in use across various industries and provide detailed information about all signals in the RF spectrum, including their properties, interactions, and overall utilization. Digital Global Systems refers to this information as “RF Awareness.”
The Spectrum Sharing Pioneer
Digital Global Systems predicted the need for dynamic spectrum sharing earlier than many of its competitors, starting development and building a patent portfolio several years in advance. With last year’s National Spectrum Strategy, issued by the White House, highlighting dynamic spectrum sharing as a crucial element, other companies are now working to catch up. DGS is positioned advantageously with a market-ready solution and patents dating back to 2013.
“Our development efforts have been our primary focus. We recently exceeded 200 issued patents and expect to reach 300 by the end of 2024.”
Fernando Murias
The company foresaw the integration of its software into chipsets and the necessity for new spectrum auctions. As the only firm offering a functional dynamic spectrum-sharing solution, Digital Global Systems is capable of analyzing signals in multiple dimensions. Additionally, it recognized the growing importance of machine learning and artificial intelligence in its field and began filing patents in these areas years ago. The combination of its extensive patent portfolio, market trends like RAN functions moving to the cloud, and the shift towards an Open RAN architecture positions the company for significant growth.
Empowering Talent Development
Maintaining clear and consistent communication within his small leadership team to prevent the creation of silos is one of the main aspects of Fernando’s leadership philosophy. He believes that sharing ideas and developing a collaborative environment is key to the swift development of the company’s solutions.
When it comes to talent development, Fernando recognizes the complexity of Digital Global Systems’ technology. He is dedicated to creating a learning environment within the engineering department. Both the CTO and the Director of Engineering are actively involved in supporting and mentoring team members, ensuring they have opportunities for growth and development in line with the demands of the company’s advanced technology.
Enhancing Connectivity and Performance
Digital Global Systems has greatly enhanced its customers’ experience by providing access to spectral environment information that was once out of reach. This innovative approach allows customers to optimize network utilization and performance with unprecedented precision. The company is well-positioned to play a crucial role in advancing dynamic spectrum sharing and leading the way in the next generation of AI, especially in the field of machine-to-machine automation. By leveraging edge processing to deliver information in near real-time, Digital Global Systems is set to enable a wide array of new services, contributing significantly to the evolution of the digital economy.
Leading Through Innovation and Strategic Agility
Digital Global Systems has consistently demonstrated an ability to anticipate industry developments and maintain a leading position within the industry. Its approach is characterized by a focused commitment to product development and a growing portfolio of patent filings, which are central to its strategy. By successfully raising over $100 million independently—without the involvement of venture capital or private equity firms—the company has secured the financial flexibility needed to adapt quickly to the numerous changes the market has experienced over the past decade. This independence enables Digital Global Systems to remain agile and responsive in a continuously evolving business landscape, allowing for strategic pivots as necessary.
Vision for Urban Connectivity
Digital Global Systems closely monitors the changing market, customer needs, and pending legislation to inform its development strategy. By evaluating technical advancements in relation to market size and the required development efforts, it prioritizes its research and development initiatives while maintaining a careful approach to risk management.
The company has partnered with a major cable company to develop a private wireless network covering an entire city. The cable company will utilize shared spectrum from CBRS, with Digital Global Systems’s RF Awareness technology ensuring sufficient bandwidth for its customers and identifying any potential sources of interference. It anticipates that this solution will be expanded to major markets across the United States in the coming years.
Blueprint for Transformative Growth
Digital Global Systems places a strong emphasis on innovation, viewing it as a critical driver behind its transformative platform. The company is dedicated to creating significant value through its technology and has successfully raised substantial capital to support its ambitious development efforts. This financial backing allows the company to pursue its innovation goals without the immediate pressure of generating revenue. As Digital Global Systems transitions from its research and development phase into commercial production, the focus shifts towards forging strategic partnerships and identifying new revenue opportunities to sustain and grow its operations.
Regarding risk-taking and decision-making, Digital Global Systems approaches these aspects with a strategic mindset. The company carefully weighs business opportunities and associated risks against its development resource needs, ensuring that reallocating resources does not disrupt other ongoing projects. While venturing into new markets and pioneering innovative solutions involves inherent risks, Digital Global Systems is committed to managing these risks effectively.
Digital Global Systems is focused on addressing these challenges while continuing to drive forward with its market-leading innovations.
