February 2023
Innovation in the Telecommunications Market
Exploring Innovative Technologies Within the Telecommunications Sector That Make Practices More Sustainable
Length: 15 minutes
This report features technology trends and cutting-edge companies that contribute to making the telecommunications industry more sustainable. In addition, Valuer's original data aims to provide organizations with the necessary insights for gaining a competitive advantage in the market.
What can you find in this report:
- An overview of 10 telecommunications-related sub-industries;
- Technology trends and developments in the telecommunications industry;
- Innovative companies that develop cutting-edge and sustainable telecommunication solutions.
How we made this publication:
- We utilized our Industry tool to explore different sub-sectors;
- We used the Technology tool to find trending technologies;
- Using the tool for finding innovative companies, we selected the ones we think are very innovative and promising.
From Valuer:
Average funding of the Telecommunications companies:
$42,148,711
Most common company size of the Telecommunications companies:
11-50 employees
Average year of inception of the Telecommunications companies:
2010
From Valuer:
Growing Number of Telecommunications Companies Over the Years
Growing Number of Telecommunications Companies Over the Years
In this report, you will find an overview of the proliferating technologies and trends across the telecommunications sector underpinning digitized communication. The report aims to highlight innovative connectivity technologies, advanced cellular networks, and novel approaches poised to deliver reliable broadband services.
A fraction of the report is dedicated to prevalent technologies indicating significant traction, scalability, and feasibility to make an impact on a broader level. Each technology is complemented with a valuation in three key metrics based on Valuer’s database estimations.
Furthermore, the report includes a selection of trends and innovative practices introducing IoT implementations, advanced network security, and unified communication. Some adoptions feature satellite technology, wireless connectivity, cloud storage, and big data telco solutions to enhance network performance and empower the new area of digitized communications.
Each trend highlights a company profile operating in the respective field that has introduced workflows, methodologies, services, or products aimed toward a net zero energy production and consumption.
Technologies Disrupting the Industry
Big Data
Big data is a field that consists of large, complex, and voluminous data sets and the processes and methods used to analyze and extract information from them. Grouped under volume, velocity, and variety, big data addresses a range of business activities such as product development or predictive maintenance, translating the large influx of information into more complete answers. Big data can be segmented in three ways: structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data.
From Valuer:
Average year of inception of the Big Data companies:
2014
Average funding of the Big Data companies:
$28,656,732
Maximum funding of the Big Data companies:
$272,000,000
Company highlight
Intellias
Intellias specializes in digital transformation solutions, helping enterprises pursue and scale innovation. The company provides engineering, consulting, and operation-focused services to advance clients’ product vision, production capabilities, and technology utilization. In addition, Intellias offers expertise, analytics, and services about big data, including cloud data engineering and maintenance, data visualization, network analytics, and more. Founded in 2002, the company operates globally via its HQs in Lviv (Ukraine) and 14 other subsidiaries, employing a team of over 2500 members.
Year of inception:2002
Company stage:Established
Fundings:N/A
Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud infrastructure refers to the physical and virtual components that make up a cloud computing environment, including servers, storage systems, networking components, and data centers, as well as the management software used to control these resources. It enables organizations to store, process, and manage data and applications over the internet, allowing for scalability, flexibility, and cost savings compared to traditional on-premises IT infrastructure.
From Valuer:
Average year of inception of the Cloud Infrastructure companies:
2012
Average funding of the Cloud Infrastructure companies:
$56,049,407
Maximum funding of the Cloud Infrastructure companies:
$1,000,000,000
Company highlight
VMware Tanzu
VMware Tanzu encompasses a portfolio of products and services that allow enterprises to run Kubernetes applications across cloud and on-premise environments. The offering features tools for building modern applications and managing the footprint from a central control point. The core technology behind the Tanzu suite was developed by Pivotal Labs, an agile software development consulting firm that VMware acquired in 2019. Following this, VMware launched the Tanzu suite as an extended offering to help businesses solve challenges across the Kubernetes environment. Currently, the branch operates from its Palo Alto (CA) offices, employing almost 600 people.
Year of inception:2019
Company stage:Growth
Fundings:3,800,000 USD
Communications Equipment
Communications equipment is the hardware and technology used for transmitting, receiving, and processing information and data in the telecom industry. It encompasses devices such as telephones, cell phones, modems, routers, switches, satellites, and other networking equipment used for voice, video, and data transmission. These pieces of equipment are crucial in enabling communication and connectivity for individuals, businesses, and organizations.
From Valuer:
Average year of inception of the Communications Equipment companies:
2008
Average funding of the Communications Equipment companies:
$146,801,035
Maximum funding of the Communications Equipment companies:
$990,700,000
Company highlight
MobiWire
MobiWire is an original design manufacturer (ODM) specializing in mobile devices. The company’s offering encompasses the design of smartphones, feature phones, smart feature phones, and ruggedized phones. It was established in 2011 as a spin-off of Sagem Mobiles, developing a portfolio of mobile gadget designs catering to mobile network operators and original equipment manufacturers worldwide. MobiWire operates from its premises in Nanterre (France), comprising a multidisciplinary team of over 80 software, hardware, mechanical, quality, and test engineers.
Year of inception:2011
Company stage:Unspecified
Fundings:Growth
Data Center
A data center is a centralized repository for storing, managing and disseminating data and information. It can be either physical or virtual, organized around a particular business. It is a facility used to house computer systems and related components, such as telecommunications and storage systems, intending to provide continuous high-availability access to data and infrastructure for IT operations. Data centers typically have redundant or backup power supplies, redundant data communications connections, environmental controls (e.g., air conditioning, fire suppression), and various security devices.
From Valuer:
Average year of inception of the Data Center companies:
2012
Average funding of the Data Center companies:
$502,554,387
Maximum funding of the Data Center companies:
$7,800,000,000
Company highlight
DATA CASTLE
DATA CASTLE is a green data center platform created as a joint venture between DCD (Data Center Developers) from Germany and Angelo Gordon, an investment company from the United States. Founded in 2002, it specializes in developing, planning, building, and operating energy-efficient data centers from its headquarters in Munich, Germany. In addition to the 40 MVA headquartered data location, the company has opened a 25 MVA data center in Frankfurt and plans another 40 MVA data center in Berlin.
Year of inception:2022
Company stage:Unspecified
Fundings:N/A
Information Services
Information services refers to a variety of services that help organizations collect, process, store, and disseminate information. These services may include information technology support, database management, data analysis, and content management. The goal of information services is to provide organizations with accurate and timely information to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
From Valuer:
Average year of inception of the Information Services companies:
2009
Average funding of the Information Services companies:
$22,212,414
Maximum funding of the Information Services companies:
$150,000,000
Company highlight
Toku
Toku is an IT solution provider focused on developing cloud communication solutions to optimize clients’ workflow and enhance customer engagement. The company creates tailored solutions for the APAC market by integrating consulting services, consolidated support, and a broad range of business tech tools such as customer management software (CMS), single sign-on (SSO) methods, workforce management (WFM), business communication tools, and programmable APIs. Toku was established in 2018 in Singapore and currently operates with a team of more than 80 professionals.
Year of inception:2018
Company stage:Growth
Fundings:10,200,000 USD
Internet of Things (IoT)
Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses an interconnected network of physical objects embedded with electronics, sensors, software, and data processing abilities. A gateway connects the devices to the cloud and allows real-time communication with other devices over the Internet.
From Valuer:
Average year of inception of the Internet of Things companies:
2013
Average funding of the Internet of Things companies:
$60,431,507
Maximum funding of the Internet of Things companies:
$1,100,000,000
Company highlight
MicroAI
MicroAI is an information technology company that provides Edge AI-enablement solutions, specializing in intelligent asset management catering to clients within different industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and telecommunications. With its flagship solution AtomML, the company provides a transformational approach that improves the performance and security of IIoT devices and machines. Initially named One Tech, MicroAI was founded in 2018 as a joint venture between Systena America and Plasma, rebranding to MicroAI in 2021. The company employs more than 30 people across its offices in the US, India, and Japan.
Year of inception:2018
Company stage:Growth
Fundings:N/A
Network Security
Network security is the practice of protecting the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data transmitted over a network. It involves a set of policies and technologies designed to secure networks from unauthorized access, theft, and damage and to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of sensitive information transmitted over the network. This can include firewalls, encryption, authentication, and access control systems, among other measures.
From Valuer:
Average year of inception of the Network Security companies:
2013
Average funding of the Network Security companies:
$8,946,753
Maximum funding of the Network Security companies:
$104,900,000
Company highlight
Cato Networks
Cato Networks brings clients a single-vendor SASE platform, combining Cato SD-WAN and a complete cloud-native security service edge, Cato SSE 360. A recognized Gartner Cool Vendor, Cato provides an integrated networking and security platform that securely connects all enterprise locations, people, and data. The company was founded in 2015 and has since grown to around 600 members, operating from its headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Year of inception:2015
Company stage:Growth
Fundings:532,000,000 USD
Satellite Communications
Satellite communications uses satellites to provide telecommunication services, including voice, video, and data transmission. It enables long-distance and global communication by transmitting signals from one point on the Earth's surface to another via a satellite in space. The satellite acts as a relay station, receiving signals from a ground station and transmitting them to another ground station or multiple ground stations simultaneously.
From Valuer:
Average year of inception of the Satellite Communications companies:
2012
Average funding of the Satellite Communications companies:
$209,701,764
Maximum funding of the Satellite Communications companies:
$4,700,000,000
Company highlight
Promethee
Promethee is a space research and technology company offering environmental and strategic intelligence resources. The company’s solutions and services are derived from Earth Observation images streamed from a constellation of Prometheus-run nanosatellites. Comprised of a team of recognized aerospace and digital services experts, Promethee was founded in 2020 in Pantin, France, and is a dedicated innovation member of the SolarImpulse Foundation that is devoted to tackling the UN’s SDGs.
Year of inception:2020
Company stage:Seed
Fundings:7,535,257 USD
Unified Communications
Unified Communications (UC) refers to a set of technologies and applications that integrate various communication methods, such as voice, video, chat, and email, into a single interface and platform, allowing seamless and unified communication and collaboration. The aim of UC is to improve communication efficiency and enhance the overall user experience.
From Valuer:
Average year of inception of the Unified Communications companies:
2012
Average funding of the Unified Communications companies:
$118,157,067
Maximum funding of the Unified Communications companies:
$1,900,000,000
Company highlight
Avaya
Avaya is an IT solution provider that develops cloud communications and multi-cloud application solutions. The company develops hardware and software that integrates internet protocol (IP), web access, interactive voice response, and various complementary technologies to deliver products and services such as Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), and Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS). Avaya was founded in 2000 in Durham, NC, US, and has since provided its services to more than 90,000 customers worldwide, including 40 government agencies.
Year of inception:2000
Company stage:Established
Fundings:700,000,000 USD
Wireless Communications
Wireless communication refers to the transfer of information over a distance without the use of wires or cables. It involves using electromagnetic waves, such as radio waves, infrared, or visible light, to transmit data. Examples of wireless communication technologies include Wi-Fi, cellular networks, Bluetooth, and satellite communications.
From Valuer:
Average year of inception of the Wireless Communications companies:
2010
Average funding of the Wireless Communications companies:
$75,818,415
Maximum funding of the Wireless Communications companies:
$990,700,000
Company highlight
Microamp Solutions
Microamp Solutions is a deep tech company that develops RF (radio frequency) solutions for 5G networks and wireless communication systems. Headquartered in Lublin, Poland, the company’s goal is to solve the industry’s most complex engineering 5G deployments with high-performance technology in 5G mmWave infrastructure, Remote Radio Heads, and Open RAN cellular network systems. One of the company’s key solutions is the deployment of custom-designed Integrated 5G mmWave O-RAN Radio Units for developing networks suitable for industrial AR/VR, advanced monitoring systems, and new-generation healthcare applications.
Year of inception:2019
Company stage:Seed
Fundings:2,600,000 USD