Saguna
Saguna Networks Ltd. develops Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) software that transforms mobile networks into distributed cloud computing platforms for ultra-low latency 5G applications. The company serves mobile operators, enterprises pursuing Industry 4.0 deployments, and application developers, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of COMSovereign Holding Corp (NASDAQ: COMS) since August 2021.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersYoqne`am `illit, Israel
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Saguna does
Saguna Networks Ltd. is an Israeli Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) software developer, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Yokneam, Israel. The company builds edge-cloud platforms that transform mobile communication networks into distributed cloud computing infrastructures, enabling ultra-low latency applications for 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi access networks. Its core product line is the Saguna Edge Cloud platform, comprising three software modules: Saguna vEdge (the MEC runtime), Saguna vEdge+ (a first-of-its-kind integrated MEC + 5G UPF platform with a single-stack architecture that reduces hardware footprint from several servers to less than one and achieves sub-microsecond latency), and Saguna OMA (operations and management for large-scale multi-cloudlet deployments). Complementary offerings include a MEC Starter Kit for evaluation and dedicated MEC training services. The platform is ETSI MEC and 3GPP 5G compliant and supports heterogeneous 4G/5G/Wi-Fi access.
Saguna firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Saguna
- Legal name
- Saguna Networks Ltd.
- Website
- https://saguna.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Saguna Networks Ltd. develops Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) software that transforms mobile networks into distributed cloud computing platforms for ultra-low latency 5G applications. The company serves mobile operators, enterprises pursuing Industry 4.0 deployments, and application developers, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of COMSovereign Holding Corp (NASDAQ: COMS) since August 2021.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Saguna industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (513210), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Software-Defined Interconnect (SDI) / SD-WAN Cloud Gateways (HDABALAF)
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Where Saguna is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Yoqne`am `illit
- HQ country
- Israel
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices2 records
Markets served
Saguna business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Licensing: Saguna licenses its MEC software platform (vEdge, vEdge+, OMA) to mobile network operators and enterprises. The software transforms networks into cloud computing infrastructures. Licensing includes platform software, management tools, and core network integration components.
- Professional Services: Implementation, integration, and support services for MEC deployments. Includes technical support, training, and deployment assistance. Saguna provides field and support engineers who work closely with customers on product deployments.
- MEC Training: Dedicated MEC training offerings for customers and partners learning to deploy and manage edge computing solutions.
- Support and Maintenance: Ongoing technical support and software maintenance services for deployed MEC platforms.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Enterprise/custom pricing - quote-based |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Saguna product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Saguna develops and licenses a Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) software platform that transforms mobile communication networks into distributed edge cloud computing infrastructures. Its flagship Saguna Edge Cloud platform—comprising the vEdge MEC runtime, the vEdge+ integrated MEC+UPF product, and the OMA management/automation module—enables mobile operators and enterprises to deploy ultra-low latency applications across 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi networks in compliance with ETSI MEC and 3GPP 5G standards.
Product overview
Saguna offers a unified edge cloud computing platform called Saguna Edge Cloud, which includes the vEdge MEC platform, vEdge+ integrated MEC/UPF solution for 5G, and OMA management/automation module. These products work together as a complete edge computing infrastructure: vEdge/vEdge+ provide the core MEC capabilities and application runtime at the network edge, while OMA handles large-scale deployment management across multiple cloudlets. Additional offerings include MEC Starter Kit for evaluation and MEC Training for implementation support. All solutions are fully compliant with ETSI MEC standards and 3GPP 5G specifications, enabling mobile operators to deploy edge applications with ultra-low latency.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Saguna Edge Cloud Any-access edge cloud computing platform that transforms communication networks into powerful cloud computing infrastructures at the network edge. Provides ultra-low latency, high bandwidth, and real-time access to network information for mobile operators, enterprises and application developers.
- Saguna vEdge+ Groundbreaking integrated MEC and UPF (User Plane Function) product for 5G networks. First of its kind to offer an integrated data forwarding plane meeting URLLC requirements; streams latency to less than a few microseconds while consolidating MEC and 5G UPF into a single software stack.
- Saguna vEdge MEC platform providing the runtime services needed to operate applications at the edge. Applications benefit from low latency, broadband content delivery, and gain real-time visibility into network congestion and user location.
- Saguna OMA Operations and Management Analytics module that provides management and automation capabilities required for large-scale MEC deployments with multiple cloudlets, with each cloudlet running automatically as a compact, highly efficient cloud computing environment.
- MEC Starter Kit Fast and simple way to kick off edge computing initiatives; provides an entry point for organizations to evaluate and implement MEC solutions.
- MEC Training Training services for Multi-access Edge Computing implementation and development, designed for customers and partners learning to deploy and manage edge computing solutions.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduces latency to less than a few microseconds through integrated stack architecture
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Saguna
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Saguna technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability3 records
Feature10 records
Saguna partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- StarHubcoreStarHub (Singapore) launched 5G MEC powered by Saguna vEdge+ integrated with HPE's MEC platform. Provides ultra-low latency performance for enterprise workloads including AI, automation, data analytics, and mission-critical communications.
- MaxiscoreMaxis (Malaysia) brought Malaysia's first Ultra-Low Latency Multi-Access Edge Computing solutions using Saguna vEdge+ platform. MEC trials with use cases including Smart Surveillance, AR/VR, and AI-driven drone patrol systems.
- COMSovereign Holding CorpcoreCOMSovereign completed acquisition of majority of outstanding shares of Saguna Networks Ltd for $13.6 million in restricted common stock. Saguna became fully owned subsidiary, expanding COMSovereign's software technology offerings for 5G networks.
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)coreHPE serves as a primary channel partner, integrating Saguna vEdge+ into their MEC platform. Saguna was selected by HPE for delivery of Edge Incubation Lab to Globe Telecom (Philippines). HPE's global enterprise sales force distributes Saguna-powered MEC solutions.
- Globe TelecomcoreGlobe Telecom (Philippines) deployed Saguna's MEC platform (built on Intel Xeon Scalable processors) at their Edge Incubation Lab as part of 5G network rollout preparation. Saguna selected by HPE for this deployment.
- IntelcoreSaguna is a member of Intel Network Builders program. MEC platform based on Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Partnership helps deliver solution blueprints to accelerate qualification and shorten deployment time.
- 5TONICminor5TONIC research laboratory (Madrid, Spain) used Saguna MEC platform for autonomously guided vehicle (AGV) tests demonstrating 5G technology for factory automation. Achieved 25ms end-to-end latency.
- Vodafone GroupcoreJoint research on video streaming customer experience improvement using Saguna Open-RAN MEC platform. Multiple partnerships including MWC2018 driver monitoring prototype with AWS, drone control demos, and ongoing technology collaboration.
- BT (British Telecom)minorBT Innovation Week 2017 demo featuring drone fleet control using Saguna Open-RAN MEC platform for warehouse logistics operations.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreSaguna delivers AWS Greengrass on the mobile edge using MEC infrastructure. Enables mobile operators to expand IoT offerings by running AWS Lambda functions locally at the edge while maintaining cloud synchronization.
- Tech MahindraminorJoint MEC solutions for optimizing and accelerating video delivery and IoT services. Tech Mahindra provides digital transformation consulting while leveraging Saguna's Open-RAN MEC platform for edge cloud deployment.
- SK TelecomcoreSaguna's MEC software powers SK Telecom's network in Jeonju, South Korea, identified by OpenSignal as the world's fastest commercially deployed 5G network (April 2021).
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Saguna competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Microsoft Azure Edge Zones: Azure Edge Zones delivers low-latency compute and AI services at the operator edge. Comparable to Saguna's MEC offering in target use cases (enterprise edge, 5G), but bundled into Microsoft's hyperscale cloud platform with vastly larger R&D and sales resources.
- Ericsson Edge Computing: Ericsson provides end-to-end 5G core, RAN, and edge compute offerings targeting mobile operators. Already a 5TONIC partner alongside Saguna, it competes directly for MEC software wallet share within operator digital services and enterprise monetization programs.
- Google Distributed Cloud Edge: Google's edge cloud offering extends Google Cloud to operator and on-premises edge sites. Directly competes with Saguna in the integrated MEC + 5G workload space, leveraging Google's AI/analytics stack and global cloud footprint.
- Nokia AnyRAN / MEC: Nokia offers MEC and AnyRAN solutions targeting operators transitioning to cloud-native 5G. Directly comparable to Saguna vEdge+ in operator edge architecture and integrated 5G core/edge positioning, with much larger scale and broader portfolio.
- AWS Wavelength: AWS Wavelength embeds AWS compute and storage inside 5G networks via operator partnerships. It is a direct MEC competitor to Saguna vEdge+, but offered as part of the broader AWS hyperscaler portfolio rather than as a specialized edge software vendor.
Direct peers
- MobiledgeX: MobiledgeX (backed by Deutsche Telekom) provides an edge orchestration and MEC platform for operators and developers. Closest direct peer to Saguna — both target mobile operators with software-defined edge compute platforms serving enterprise and developer workloads.
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Telco & Edge: HPE is both Saguna's primary channel partner and a competing telco/edge infrastructure provider. Through its MEC platform and OEM/ODM telco server business, HPE competes for the same operator edge budgets Saguna targets — and could choose to internalize MEC software in the future.
Emerging players
- ClearBlade: ClearBlade offers an edge computing platform for IoT and industrial deployments with operator integrations. Targets overlapping use cases (Industry 4.0, smart cities, asset monitoring) with Saguna, though ClearBlade is more focused on IoT/OT than 5G core integration.
- Zededa: Zededa provides edge orchestration and zero-trust security for distributed edge nodes across industrial and telco use cases. Comparable in targeting the operator/industrial edge with software-defined infrastructure, though focused on orchestration rather than integrated MEC+UPF.
- EdgeConneX: EdgeConneX operates a global network of edge data centers supporting operator, cloud, and content workloads. Adjacent/competing infrastructure layer to Saguna's MEC software — both enable low-latency edge services, but EdgeConneX focuses on facilities while Saguna focuses on the MEC software stack.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Saguna leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Saguna funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors4 records
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Saguna M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Saguna
What does Saguna do?
Saguna develops and licenses a Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) software platform that transforms mobile communication networks into distributed edge cloud computing infrastructures. Its flagship Saguna Edge Cloud platform—comprising the vEdge MEC runtime, the vEdge+ integrated MEC+UPF product, and the OMA management/automation module—enables mobile operators and enterprises to deploy ultra-low latency applications across 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi networks in compliance with ETSI MEC and 3GPP 5G standards.
Is Saguna a public or private company?
Saguna is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Saguna founded?
Saguna was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Saguna based?
Saguna is headquartered in Yoqne`am `illit, Israel, in the Middle East region.
How does Saguna make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Software Licensing is the primary driver. The others are professional Services, MEC Training and support and Maintenance.
Who are Saguna's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Microsoft Azure Edge Zones, Ericsson Edge Computing, Google Distributed Cloud Edge, Nokia AnyRAN / MEC and AWS Wavelength. Direct peers are MobiledgeX and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Telco & Edge. Emerging players are ClearBlade, Zededa and EdgeConneX.
Does Saguna have an API?
No public API is recorded for Saguna.
What industry is Saguna in?
Saguna's product category is Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDABALAF, Software-Defined Interconnect (SDI) / SD-WAN Cloud Gateways. Its NAICS code is 513210 and its SIC code is 7372.