Ecrio
Ecrio provides standards-compliant IMS and edge AI communications software (FlexIMS and FlexEDGE) that enables voice, video, messaging, and push-to-talk over 4G/5G/WiFi for device makers, telecom operators, and private 5G enterprise deployments in defense, industrial, and IoT sectors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersCupertino, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Ecrio does
Ecrio is a Cupertino-based communications software company founded in 1998 that builds standards-compliant IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) client and edge server software for voice, video, messaging, and mission-critical push-to-talk over 4G, 5G, and WiFi networks. Its proprietary FlexIMS™ architecture distributes IMS processing across application and modem processors on devices, while FlexEDGE™ provides an edge communication server framework for private 5G/LTE networks, together enabling real-time human-to-human and human-to-machine communications with AI inferencing at the network edge. The product portfolio spans device-side SDKs (VoLTE, VoNR, ViLTE, VoIP/SIP, MCPTT, SMS/IMS, RCS/IMS), edge server modules (Communication Pack, Digital Twin Engine, Collaboration Pack), and specialized products (iota for LTE-M IoT, iota-e for private 5G, Nimbus for cloud-based VoLTE/RCS, eagle test suite with 4,000+ test cases), with client software shipped in over 100 million devices.
Ecrio monetizes primarily through software licensing and royalties tied to chipset integrations and edge deployments, complemented by integrated solution sales with hardware partners and one-time license fees for test tools. The company serves telecom operators (NTT DOCOMO, SK Telecom, Verizon, KDDI historically), chipset vendors (Qualcomm, GCT, Altair, Sequans), and a growing set of enterprise and industrial customers in oil and gas, defense, manufacturing, healthcare, utilities, logistics, and retail via private 5G deployments. Go-to-market is a hybrid of direct enterprise sales, channel partnerships with system integrators and OEMs (Lanner, Edgecore, Casa Systems, Saviah, ADTL, SEMPRE), and active event-driven lead generation at MWC, COMPUTEX, and SOF Week. The company has 11-50 employees and is privately held with no recent disclosed funding.
Ecrio firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ecrio
- Legal name
- Ecrio Inc.
- Website
- https://ecrio.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Ecrio provides standards-compliant IMS and edge AI communications software (FlexIMS and FlexEDGE) that enables voice, video, messaging, and push-to-talk over 4G/5G/WiFi for device makers, telecom operators, and private 5G enterprise deployments in defense, industrial, and IoT sectors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ecrio industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Edge AI Communications Software for Private 5G/LTE Networks
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Telecommunications (517)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Edge AI Deployment, Orchestration & OTA Model Updates (HDAAAJAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Edge Orchestration & Management Platforms (Provisioning, Fleet Mgmt) (HDABAOAF)
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Where Ecrio is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cupertino
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ecrio business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Licensing: Licensing of Edge AI Communications Platform software including FlexEDGE™ and FlexIMS™ architectures to telecom operators, enterprises, and device manufacturers for deployment in private 5G networks and IoT devices.
- Integrated Solution Sales: Joint solutions with partners like Saviah (5G core), Edgecore (edge computing), and Lanner (edge AI servers) sold as integrated offerings to enterprise and industrial customers for private 5G deployments.
- Test Suite & Tools: Sale of eagle IMS/VoLTE Test Suite to chipset vendors, device makers, and communication appliance manufacturers for compliance testing.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Ecrio product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ecrio develops and licenses an Edge AI Communication Platform that integrates real-time voice, video, messaging and push-to-talk with edge AI capabilities for private 5G/LTE networks. The platform combines device-side Mobile Communications Client Suite (MCCS) SDKs with edge-side server software (Communication Pack, Digital Twin Engine, Collaboration Pack), powered by the proprietary FlexEDGE™ and FlexIMS™ distributed architectures, enabling human-to-human and human-to-machine communications for telecom operators, defense, oil & gas, manufacturing and other industrial customers.
Product overview
Ecrio offers a modular Edge AI Communication Platform with device software, edge server software, and cloud components. The device-side Mobile Communications Client Suite (MCCS) includes VoLTE/IMS, VoNR/IMS, ViLTE, VoIP/SIP, MCPTT, SMS/IMS, and RCS/IMS Client SDKs running on the FlexIMS distributed architecture across phones, tablets, wearables, AR/VR, and IoT devices. The edge-side includes the Communication Pack (voice/video/MCPTT/messaging servers), Digital Twin Engine (DTE) Pack for human-to-machine IIoT control, and Collaboration Pack for third-party platform APIs, all powered by the FlexEDGE architecture. Specialized products include iota (IoT VoLTE for LTE-M devices), iota-e (edge communications for private 5G networks), Nimbus (cloud-based VoLTE/RCS), and eagle (IMS/VoLTE test suite). The platform enables secure, real-time human-to-human and human-to-machine communications with distributed AI inferencing at the edge.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FlexIMSTM: Distributed IMS architecture enabling VoLTE, VoNR, RCS, and video calling across device, edge and cloud environments
- FlexEDGETM
- iota
- iota-e
- eagle
Products and services
- VoLTE/IMS Client SDK GSMA Voice over LTE (VoLTE, IR.92) client software for device endpoints, part of the Mobile Communications Client Suite.
- VoNR/IMS Client SDK GSMA Voice over NR (VoNR, NG.114) client software for device endpoints, part of the Mobile Communications Client Suite.
- ViLTE Client SDK GSMA Video over LTE (ViLTE, IR.94) client software for video calling on device endpoints.
- VoIP/SIP SDK OTT Voice over IP (VoIP, IETF SIP) client software for voice calling over 4G, 5G and WiFi on device endpoints.
- MCPTT SDK 3GPP-compliant Mission Critical Push-to-Talk client software for frontline worker and mission-critical communications.
- SMS/IMS SDK GSMA SMS over LTE (SMS over IMS, IR.92) messaging client software for device endpoints.
- RCS/IMS SDK 5G Advanced Messaging Functions covering GSMA RCS UP1.0 and UP2.x per mobile operator profile, providing enriched calling and messaging.
- Communication Pack Standard-compliant Edge Communication Server Software supporting Voice, Video Calling (IMS, VoLTE, VoNR, VoIP), Mission Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT) and IP Messaging (IP-SM-GW) for private 5G networks.
- Digital Twin Engine (DTE) Pack Edge Server Software enabling Human-to-Machine Communications for Command and Control of Industrial IoT Devices, supported by an AI/ML Framework.
- Collaboration Pack Suite of configurable APIs to major collaboration and messaging platforms for enterprise integration.
- iota VoLTE for IoT VoLTE solution for Machine Type Communication targeting LTE-M/Cat-M1 IoT devices, optimized for RTOS environments with low cost, low power and limited bandwidth.
- iota-e Edge Communication Software Small-footprint edge communication software for Private 5G/LTE Networks powered by FlexEDGE technology, delivering 3GPP/GSMA-compliant IMS-based voice calling, Push-to-Talk and human-to-machine communication for command and control of drones, robots and cameras.
- eagle IMS/VoLTE Test Suite Rigorous IMS/VoLTE test suite with over 4,000 test cases for developers and testers of LTE chipsets, smartphones, tablets and communication appliances to ensure standards compliance.
- Nimbus Cloud-based solution providing a virtualized User Agent for LTE-enabled M2M and WebRTC endpoints, enabling tablets and M2M endpoints to access VoLTE and RCS services over LTE networks without embedded clients.
- Edge AI Communications Platform Comprehensive platform integrating edge intelligence with real-time communications (voice, video, push-to-talk, messaging) for human-to-human and human-to-machine interactions, supporting distributed inferencing and agentic AI for private 5G networks across oil & gas, defense, manufacturing, retail and utilities sectors.
Quantifiable outcome
- Low-latency AI inferencing at the edge for real-time operational decision making
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Ecrio
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Ecrio technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration35 records
AI capability10 records
Feature7 records
Ecrio partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Tradewinds NetworkscoreStrategic technology partnership for smart city integrated infrastructure. Tradewinds Networks integrates Ecrio's Edge AI Communications with its Owner-Hosted Community Network (OHCN) architecture and GuardTower cybersecurity platform.
- QualcommcoreStrategic partnership to deliver telco-grade, real-time AIOps solution optimized for the Qualcomm AI 100 Accelerator Card. Combines Ecrio's Edge AI Communications Platform with Qualcomm's AI acceleration technology for distributed inferencing in telecom networks.
- Lanner ElectronicscoreStrategic partnership to deliver communication solutions with built-in AIOps. Combined offering integrates Lanner's ECA-5555 Edge AI Server with Ecrio's Edge AI Communications Platform for telco-grade edge deployments.
- Edgecore NetworkscoreStrategic collaboration to introduce enterprise-grade Edge AI Communication Platform. Combines Edgecore's QCS6490-based Edge AI Box with Ecrio's Edge AI Communication Platform for mission-critical communications.
- IntelcoreEcosystem partnership featured on Intel's Innovation Wall at MWC26. Showcase of Edge AI infrastructure and AI-driven applications integrated with Intel's Xeon CPUs and private 5G capabilities.
- Saviah TechnologiescoreGlobal launch of integrated Private 5G and Edge AI Communications Solution. Combines Saviah's 5G core network software with Ecrio's Edge AI Communications platform for complete private 5G network deployments with IMS/VoNR communications and edge AI capabilities.
- SEMPRE.aicorePartnership to deliver enhanced secure communications for critical infrastructure. Combines SEMPRE's secure, resilient 5G networks and private local cloud with Ecrio's mission-critical communication solutions for defense and critical infrastructure.
- 5G Open Innovation LabcoreEcrio selected as member of 5G OI Lab Batch #9 cohort. Ecosystem connecting startups with enterprise and technology partners for 5G and edge technology development.
- Casa SystemscorePartnership to offer voice communication for 5G mission critical private cellular networks. Achieved interoperability between Casa's cloud-native 5G Core and Ecrio's iota-e Communication IMS, VoLTE, VoNR and MCPTT server software.
- Alpha Design Technologies (ADTL)coreCommercial agreement targeting India Defense market. Ecrio's iota-e Edge Communication Software integrates with ADTL's 5G/4G-LTE Network in a Box (NIB) for mission critical connectivity and communication for multi-site defense deployments.
- GigSkycorePartnership to offer carrier-grade voice for private cellular networks. Ecrio delivers Carrier Voice (VoLTE, VoNR, VoWiFi) and IP Messaging capability across GigSky Mobile Services for consumers and enterprises.
- Edgecore NetworkscorePartnership to offer carrier voice and messaging for Fixed Wireless Access and IoT. Ecrio's FlexIMS software integrated on Edgecore's OpenWiFi-ready Access Points for carrier-grade communications.
- Altair SemiconductorcorePartnership to deliver VoLTE over Cat-M1. Integration of Ecrio's iota VoLTE software with Altair's ALT1250 IoT solution for low-power wide-area LTE networks.
- GCT SemiconductorcoreLong-term partnership to deliver VoLTE solutions. Integration of Ecrio's iota VoLTE software with GCT's LTE chipsets for IoT and consumer devices.
- Sequans CommunicationscorePartnership to deliver VoLTE solution. Integration of Ecrio's FlexIMS VoLTE and SMS over IMS client software with Sequans' LTE chipset platforms for phones, tablets, CPEs, and IoT devices.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Ecrio competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ribbon Communications: Ribbon Communications provides IMS core, VoLTE, and SBC solutions to service providers and enterprises. Like Ecrio, Ribbon focuses on real-time communications software with standards compliance, serving similar operator and enterprise customers.
- Dialogic: Dialogic provides real-time communications software including media processing, IMS, and VoLTE infrastructure for service providers. Its product portfolio is closely aligned with Ecrio's edge communication server and IMS client software offerings.
- Sansay: Sansay provides VoIP, IMS, and session border controller software for service providers and enterprises. Its product portfolio overlaps directly with Ecrio's IMS/VoLTE server and SBC-related functionality for carrier-grade deployments.
- Casa Systems: Casa Systems provides cloud-native 5G core and broadband infrastructure with which Ecrio has certified interoperability. Both target private 5G and operator MEC use cases with complementary solutions in the same market segment.
- Mavenir: Mavenir is a leading provider of IMS, VoLTE, VoNR, and RCS software for mobile operators, directly competing with Ecrio in the same standards-based communications software space. Both target telecom operators and private network deployments with cloud-native architectures.
- Radisys: Radisys (a Reliance Jio company) provides telecom software platforms including media servers, IMS components, and 5G core solutions. It is a direct peer in communications software for service providers and serves comparable 5G and VoLTE/VoNR use cases.
Emerging players
- Celona: Celona provides a private 5G/LTE solution with edge computing for enterprises. Both Celona and Ecrio target enterprise private 5G deployments with edge intelligence, though Celona is more vertically integrated with its own cellular infrastructure.
- Athonet: Athonet (now part of Hewlett Packard Enterprise) provides a 4G/5G mobile core for private networks, addressing the same enterprise and industrial private 5G market as Ecrio's iota-e and FlexEDGE solutions.
- Alepo: Alepo provides core network solutions including IMS, VoLTE, and charging platforms for fixed and mobile operators. Its target market and product focus on operator-grade communications software overlaps with Ecrio's FlexIMS and FlexEDGE offerings.
Broad incumbents
- Qualcomm: Qualcomm is both a strategic partner (AI 100 accelerator) and a broad incumbent with chipset platforms, modem technologies, and increasingly software offerings. It shapes the broader ecosystem in which Ecrio's device SDKs are deployed and could expand into adjacent software areas.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Ecrio leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Ecrio funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors10 records
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Ecrio M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Ecrio
What does Ecrio do?
Ecrio develops and licenses an Edge AI Communication Platform that integrates real-time voice, video, messaging and push-to-talk with edge AI capabilities for private 5G/LTE networks. The platform combines device-side Mobile Communications Client Suite (MCCS) SDKs with edge-side server software (Communication Pack, Digital Twin Engine, Collaboration Pack), powered by the proprietary FlexEDGE™ and FlexIMS™ distributed architectures, enabling human-to-human and human-to-machine communications for telecom operators, defense, oil & gas, manufacturing and other industrial customers.
Is Ecrio a public or private company?
Ecrio is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Ecrio founded?
Ecrio was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Ecrio based?
Ecrio is headquartered in Cupertino, United States, in the North America region.
How does Ecrio make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Software Licensing is the primary driver. The others are integrated Solution Sales and test Suite & Tools.
Who are Ecrio's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ribbon Communications, Dialogic, Sansay, Casa Systems, Mavenir and Radisys. Emerging players are Celona, Athonet and Alepo. Qualcomm is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Ecrio have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ecrio.
What industry is Ecrio in?
Ecrio's product category is Edge AI Communications Software for Private 5G/LTE Networks. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAAAJAI, Edge AI Deployment, Orchestration & OTA Model Updates, with a secondary code of HDABAOAF, Edge Orchestration & Management Platforms (Provisioning, Fleet Mgmt). Its NAICS code is 54151 and its SIC code is 7373.