Aptilo Networks

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Aptilo Networks
Company type Private
Industry Telecommunications
FoundedSeptember 2001
FounderJan Sjonell
Jonas Lagerquist
Paul Mikkelsen
Per Knutsson
Torbjorn Ward
Ulf Stigberg
Headquarters,
Key people
CEO: Paul Mikkelsen
CFO: Ulf Stigberg
Products Mobile data offloading, Radius servers, AAA servers, Hotspot (Wi-Fi), PCRF servers, Wi-Fi
Number of employees
75+ (Q1 2012 Worldwide)
Website 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.

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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]

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References

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  2. "Wi-Fi Calling (next-generation) 3GPP AAA - Aptilo". Aptilo Networks.
  3. "FIA2015 Telecom Innovation Report" (PDF).
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  5. "Norvestor invests in Aptilo" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 May 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  6. "3 Scandinavia Selects Aptilo Networks for 3G and LTE Service Delivery" . Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  7. "Aptilo Enables Wi-Fi Services for FIS Nordic World Ski Championships" . Retrieved 25 April 2016.[ permanent dead link ]
  8. "Broadband operator Batelco selects Aptilo Networks to launch new pre-paid initiative" . Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  9. "Aptilo kopplar upp norra Malaysia" . Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  10. "Telenor re-launches 400 wireless hotspots based on technology from Aptilo Networks". Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  11. "Aptilo Buys Birdstep IP Biz" . Retrieved 25 April 2016.