Aptilo Networks Explained

Aptilo Networks
Type:Private
Foundation:September 2001
Founder:Jan Sjonell
Jonas Lagerquist
Paul Mikkelsen
Per Knutsson
Torbjorn Ward
Ulf Stigberg
Location City:Stockholm
Location Country:Sweden
Key People:CEO: Paul Mikkelsen
CFO: Ulf Stigberg
Num Employees:75+ (Q1 2012 Worldwide)
Industry:Telecommunications
Products:Mobile data offloading, Radius servers, AAA servers, Hotspot (Wi-Fi), PCRF servers, Wi-Fi
Homepage:www.aptilo.com

Aptilo Networks is a company headquartered in Stockholm Sweden, which produces and markets software to manage mobile data and Wi-Fi services for 3G, LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi and fixed broadband networks, including for mobile data offloading using Wi-Fi. Aptilo's service management platform controls billing, user services and access within the network. The company offers service management and policy control for both telephony network operators and Internet service providers.

In addition to its headquarters, Aptilo has regional offices in Kuala Lumpur, Dallas Texas and Dubai.[1]

Products and services

Aptilo Networks is a supplier of telecommunication software for telecommunication operators including Wi-Fi and WiMAX service providers. The company's product range includes policy control, Radius servers, AAA servers, Hotspot (Wi-Fi), PCRF servers and Wi-Fi access equipment including software for Wi-Fi calling in Evolved Packet Core networks.[2]

Recent awards

Aptilo Networks has received the following awards:

History

In September 2001, Aptilo Networks was founded by members of the former management group for Axis Communications' Mobile Internet division and took over the Mobile Access Server product and its development. In October 2001, Aptilo Networks secured its first large Wi-Fi deployment at Copenhagen Airport. Aptilo has grown rapidly[5] and currently has systems deployed in more than 70 countries by companies such as Hutchison 3G,[6] TeliaSonera,[7] Batelco,[8] Telekom Malaysia[9] and Telenor.[10]

Acquisitions

In January 2011, Aptilo acquired Service Factory, a division of Birdstep Technology.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Contact us - Aptilo. Aptilo Networks. 2012-03-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20120401025021/http://www.aptilo.com/contact.php. 2012-04-01. dead.
  2. Web site: Wi-Fi Calling (next-generation) 3GPP AAA - Aptilo. Aptilo Networks.
  3. Web site: FIA2015 Telecom Innovation Report.
  4. Web site: Leading Lights Awards 2014: The Winners. Light Reading.
  5. Web site: Norvestor invests in Aptilo. 25 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160519183352/http://norvestor.no/resources/press_releases/2011/Press_Release_Aptilo_January_2011.pdf. 19 May 2016. dead.
  6. Web site: 3 Scandinavia Selects Aptilo Networks for 3G and LTE Service Delivery . 25 April 2016.
  7. Web site: Aptilo Enables Wi-Fi Services for FIS Nordic World Ski Championships . 25 April 2016 .
  8. Web site: Broadband operator Batelco selects Aptilo Networks to launch new pre-paid initiative . 25 April 2016.
  9. Web site: Aptilo kopplar upp norra Malaysia . 25 April 2016.
  10. Web site: Telenor re-launches 400 wireless hotspots based on technology from Aptilo Networks. 25 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170510231122/http://it-wire.nu/capere.jsp?content=%2Fpressrelease&pressId=1681&distributionId=1677. 10 May 2017. dead.
  11. Web site: Aptilo Buys Birdstep IP Biz . 25 April 2016.