iBwave

Name

iBwave

Legal name

iBwave Solutions Inc.

Website

https://ibwave.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Network Design Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Building Wireless & Neutral-Host Solutions (IBS) (HDAIAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Network Architecture & Design Services (BPAEAEAA)

Keywords

• Wireless network design
• RF planning software
• In-building wireless
• DAS design software
• Private 5G networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Laurent

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: iBwave generates revenue primarily through software licensing and subscription fees for its design and survey software products. The company offers annual maintenance and support programs (AMS) alongside licenses, suggesting a recurring revenue model.
2. Professional Services and Training: Revenue generated from training courses, certification programs, and professional services. The company offers comprehensive certification at multiple levels (Level 1, 2, 3) and product-specific training courses.
3. Certification Programs: iBwave Certified Professional (iCP) program provides certification for wireless professionals, with online and in-person options. This includes recertification services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

iBwave sells RF network planning and design software used to survey, design, and deploy in-building and outdoor cellular, Wi-Fi, and public safety wireless networks. Its flagship product, iBwave Design, is the industry standard for planning DAS, small cells, public safety, and Wi-Fi networks, complemented by mobile survey apps, cloud-based iBwave Unity with digital twins, and specialized solutions for private LTE/5G and fiber network design. The offering is monetized through software licensing, subscriptions, Annual Maintenance & Support (AMS), and paid training/certification programs.

Product overview

iBwave offers a comprehensive platform-plus-modules architecture for in-building and campus wireless network design, survey, and deployment. The core product portfolio centers on iBwave Design (available in Enterprise and Lite tiers), which serves as the industry-standard software for cellular and Wi-Fi network planning. Supporting mobile solutions include iBwave Mobile with specialized Survey and Planner modules for on-site work, plus iBwave Wi-Fi Mobile for Wi-Fi-specific surveys. Specialized vertical solutions include iBwave Private Networks (with LTE/5G Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi-only variants) for enterprise and industrial private network deployments, iBwave Public Safety for P25/TETRA public safety networks, and iBwave Reach for combined indoor/outdoor campus network design. Additional products include iBwave Express for streamlined workflows, iBwave FiberPass for fiber network design, iBwave Unity (cloud-based) for digital twin-enabled project management, and iBwave Viewer+ for enhanced collaboration. The ecosystem is supported by a vendor-neutral component database of 40,000+ parts, professional services, and a certification training program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iBwave Design: Industry standard software for planning and designing wireless cellular and Wi-Fi networks.
• iBwave Mobile
• iBwave Unity
• iBwave Private Networks
• iBwave Public Safety
• iBwave Reach
• iBwave Wi-Fi Mobile
• iBwave Express
• iBwave FiberPass
• iBwave Viewer+

Products and services

• iBwave Design Industry-standard software for planning and designing wireless cellular and Wi-Fi networks in buildings and campuses, supporting active/passive DAS, small cells, public safety, and Wi-Fi designs with industry-leading prediction accuracy.
• iBwave Express

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% time savings on Wi-Fi network designs (ARRIS case study)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco Solution Partner Program member. iBwave integrates with Cisco's world-class architectures and technologies, navigating the complex world of selling and delivering integrated solutions to customers. This partnership enables iBwave to work seamlessly with Cisco networking equipment and solutions.
• Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGMN Alliance member working to expand the communications experience by providing an integrated delivery platform for affordable mobile broadband, with particular focus on 5G while accelerating LTE-Advanced development.
• Small Cell ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForum member supporting wide-scale adoption of small cells to improve coverage, capacity, and services delivered by mobile networks. Mission is to drive adoption of small cells and accelerate integrated HetNet delivery.
• Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWBA member driving adoption of wireless broadband and championing the converged wireless broadband ecosystem through seamless, secure, and interoperable unlicensed wireless broadband services.
• HetNet ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHetNet Forum member, a broad-based organization dedicated to the development of Heterogeneous Networks combining technologies that enable wireless broadband.
• Safer Buildings CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafer Buildings Coalition member, an independent non-profit organization focused on advancing policies and ideas that lead to more large buildings being served with commercial and public safety wireless coverage.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ranplan Wireless: Ranplan offers indoor and outdoor RF network planning software (Ranplan Professional, Ranplan Building) targeting carriers, system integrators, and enterprises — directly competing with iBwave Design in the in-building wireless design market.
• Forsk (Atoll): Forsk's Atoll is a leading RF planning and radio network simulation platform used by carriers worldwide; competes with iBwave in the RF network design and optimization category.
• Remcom (Wireless InSite): Remcom provides Wireless InSite 3D ray-tracing RF propagation software for indoor and outdoor wireless network planning — directly comparable to iBwave's simulation/prediction engine.
• EDX Wireless (SignalPro): EDX Wireless offers SignalPro for RF planning of wireless networks including indoor DAS and small cells — a direct competitor in enterprise and carrier in-building design.
• Infovista: Infovista provides network planning, testing, and assurance software (Planet, Atoll) used by carriers and enterprises for wireless network design — overlapping with iBwave's RF design and optimization offerings.
• TEOCO: TEOCO delivers network planning, optimization and analytics software (including Helix) to carriers — competing with iBwave in the radio and indoor network planning space.
• CelPlan Technologies: CelPlan Technologies provides RF network planning, design, and optimization services and tools for in-building and outdoor wireless networks — directly comparable to iBwave's design offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Ericsson (Network Design & Optimization): Ericsson bundles network planning, design, and optimization capabilities within its broader RAN portfolio, often offering them as part of operator engagements — a broad incumbent with overlapping capability to iBwave.
• Nokia (AVA / NetAct): Nokia's AVA platform and NetAct include network planning and optimization modules for carriers, overlapping with iBwave's design software as part of a much broader telecom portfolio.

Emerging players

• Airspan Networks: Airspan provides small cell and private 5G solutions with design tools and integration services — a partial competitor in the private 5G / in-building wireless space where iBwave Private Networks plays.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ibwave
• Facebookfacebook.com/iBwave
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ibwave-solutions-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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