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Newbridge Networks

Logo: Newbridge Networks, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Defunct Canadian voice and data networking company

Newbridge Networks Corporation was founded by Welsh-Canadian entrepreneur Sir Terry Matthews in Ottawa. It was founded in 1986 to create data and voice networking products after Matthews was forced out of his original company Mitel.2 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Overview

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Newbridge Networks Corporation was founded by Welsh-Canadian entrepreneur Sir Terry Matthews in Ottawa. It was founded in 1986 to create data and voice networking products after Matthews was forced out of his original company Mitel.2

The story

Founded by Terry Matthews in 1986.1

Leadership

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Timeline

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