Let me begin by introducing myself. My name is Cody Newton, and I serve as President and CEO of Network Technologies International, Inc. (NTI). I am proud to be part of a company that delivers mission-critical solutions to some of the industry’s most respected enterprises.
I joined NTI in June 2013 — a decision that has proven to be one of the most rewarding of my career. What initially attracted me to NTI was the combination of a highly technical, mission-critical product portfolio and the opportunity to help shape the company’s long-term growth trajectory. It was clear the organization had a strong foundation — deep expertise, loyal customers, and a respected reputation — and I saw the opportunity to build upon that.
Stepping into a leadership role has been especially meaningful because of the strength of the team and the platform for growth that existed then — and continues to exist today. Leadership at NTI is not about reinvention; it is about stewardship, modernization, and disciplined expansion.
Leadership at NTI is not about reinvention; it is about stewardship, modernization, and disciplined expansion.
Personal Perspective
Columbus, Ohio has been a wonderful place to build both a career and a family. I am truly blessed with a wonderful wife and three incredible children. In our free time, we enjoy being outdoors — hiking, riding bikes and scooters, and playing sports together. The balance Columbus provides between business opportunity and family life has made it an ideal place to put down long-term roots.
My Focus Today
My focus today is building a durable, growth-oriented company that our customers and employees can rely on.
The DRNet® product portfolio sits at the core of NTI’s mission — serving the Nonstop community and broader financial infrastructure markets with real-time data replication and resilience. Our customers depend on us to move data, modernize middleware, enable hybrid IT deployments, and increasingly integrate streaming and messaging architectures that align with evolving business requirements.
What motivates me each day is knowing that our software supports mission-critical financial systems. That responsibility is significant.
What motivates me each day is knowing that our software supports mission-critical financial systems. That responsibility is significant. As markets evolve and technology shifts — from hybrid architectures to Kafka-based streaming and now AI integration — we must remain aligned with where our customers are going, not just where they are today.
I am motivated by aligning strategy, commercial growth, and people development — modernizing the portfolio, strengthening customer relationships, nurturing our partner ecosystem, and creating an environment where our team performs at the highest level.
Customer Engagement
Customer engagement is a significant and intentional part of my role — and one I value greatly. While I am responsible for overall strategy and company direction, I remain closely involved in key customer relationships and major commercial discussions.
Leadership should remain connected to the market. Direct engagement provides clarity on product direction, pricing models, competitive positioning, and emerging requirements. In our industry, trust and continuity matter — and that connection is central to how I lead.
The NTI Team
What impresses me most about working at NTI today is the consistency and dedication of the team.
We operate in an environment where mistakes are simply not tolerated — we support mission-critical financial infrastructure — and yet our team executes with calm professionalism and technical precision. There is very little ego, a strong sense of ownership, and deep accountability.
Many of our team members have been with NTI for years, creating institutional knowledge and continuity that cannot be easily replicated. It is a team that quietly delivers at a very high level.
NTI’s Longevity and Success
NTI’s success over many years comes from the alignment of product quality, disciplined execution, and long-term customer relationships.
Our products solve a specific and critical problem — real-time replication and resilience for financial systems — and they do so reliably. Reliability builds trust. Over time, trust builds reputation. And reputation drives retention and durable partnerships — not only with customers but also with strategic partners within the Nonstop ecosystem.
But none of this happens without people. It is the depth of expertise and the ownership mindset within our team that consistently deliver on our commitments.
The Future of NTI
I see NTI’s future as a disciplined, focused growth story.
We operate in a niche that is extremely critical — real-time data replication for financial infrastructure. That need is not diminishing; if anything, demand for zero-downtime architectures continues to increase.
The DRNet® portfolio will continue evolving around:
- Kafka and streaming technologies
- Active-active resilience architectures
- Cloud-aligned hybrid environments
- AI-driven accessibility and integration
We are now expanding into AI enablement within the Nonstop ecosystem through solutions such as uLinga Nexus — delivered and supported by NTI — which enhances Nonstop accessibility from AI clients and modern protocols.
Strategically, our focus remains modernization without disruption — helping customers transition from legacy environments such as GoldenGate or RDF into high-performance, lower-risk architectures built around DRNet®/Core and our broader portfolio.
The future is not about becoming everything to everyone.
It is about being the best at a critical function — and scaling responsibly.
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