ERCOM

What ERCOM does

ERCOM, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France, is a Thales Group subsidiary that develops high-end telecommunications technology with a current focus on certified mobile security. Its flagship offering, Cryptosmart, is a mobile encryption solution designed for government agencies and enterprise organizations operating in sensitive environments. Cryptosmart combines ERCOM's certified encryption software with Samsung Knox hardware-rooted security, and is delivered through OEM/embedded integration into Samsung Galaxy Enterprise Edition devices. The product targets use cases involving digital sovereignty, protection against mobile malware and phishing, and secure communications for regulated buyers.

ERCOM's go-to-market is structured as a channel-partner motion. Revenue is generated primarily through licensing arrangements with device manufacturers (notably Samsung) and through enterprise sales of certified mobile security, with ERCOM leveraging Thales' broader sales infrastructure for distribution. The primary customer segment is government and enterprise buyers with mobile security and digital sovereignty requirements, segmenting vertically by buyer type rather than horizontally by company size. Sales are conducted B2B through OEM embedding and direct enterprise engagement rather than self-service or consumer channels.

The company employs between 101 and 250 people and is led by CEO Yannick Dupuch. Most recent strategic activity centers on a January 2026 Memorandum of Understanding between Thales and Samsung to expand Cryptosmart across Latin America, with Brazil identified as the initial target market. ERCOM has historically raised institutional venture funding, including a 2009 round of approximately $16.6M from Alven, A Plus Finance, Capzanine, and Apicap, before operating as a Thales subsidiary in subsequent years.

Name

ERCOM

Website

https://ercom.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ERCOM, a Thales subsidiary, develops the Cryptosmart certified mobile encryption solution embedded in Samsung Galaxy Enterprise Edition devices for government and enterprise customers in sensitive environments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Security Software

NAICS

Telecommunications (517)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile Device Management & Security for Tablets/Ultrabooks (MDM/UEM, Device Encryption) (HDACAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) (HDADAIAC)

Keywords

• Mobile security encryption
• Telecommunications security
• Network security solutions
• Enterprise mobile encryption
• LTE 4G security

Headquarters

HQ city

Vélizy-villacoublay

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cryptosmart Mobile Security Licensing: ERCOM's Cryptosmart solution is developed under Thales and licensed to enterprise device manufacturers like Samsung for integration into their Galaxy Enterprise Edition devices. Revenue is generated through licensing arrangements with device manufacturers and enterprise customers requiring certified mobile security.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

ERCOM develops high-end telecommunication technologies with specialties in LTE/4G and network security. Its primary commercial product is Cryptosmart, a certified mobile encryption solution integrated into Samsung Galaxy Enterprise Edition devices, combining Samsung Knox hardware security with certified cryptographic capabilities to protect government and enterprise users against mobile malware, phishing, and other mobile-borne threats, while enabling digital sovereignty in sensitive environments.

Product overview

ERCOM, a Thales subsidiary, offers Cryptosmart as its primary mobile security product. Cryptosmart is a unified mobile security solution that provides certified encryption capabilities and integrates with Samsung Galaxy Enterprise Edition devices through Samsung Knox hardware security. The product is designed for government agencies and enterprises requiring digital sovereignty and protection against mobile threats including the 13% increase in mobile malware and 83% of phishing attacks targeting mobile devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cryptosmart: Mobile security solution developed by ERCOM for Thales, integrating certified encryption with Samsung Knox hardware security for government and enterprise use

Products and services

• Cryptosmart A certified mobile security and encryption solution that provides government and enterprise-grade protection for mobile devices. It integrates with Samsung Galaxy Enterprise Edition devices and Samsung Knox hardware security to defend against mobile malware, phishing attacks, and other mobile-borne threats, enabling digital sovereignty for organizations operating in sensitive environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Addresses 13% increase in mobile malware and 83% of phishing attacks targeting mobile devices

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• SamsungflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026Samsung and Thales signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand Cryptosmart mobile security solution across Latin America. The partnership integrates Thales' Cryptosmart (developed by subsidiary ERCOM) into Samsung Galaxy Enterprise Edition devices, combining Samsung Knox hardware security with certified encryption. Initial focus market is Brazil with expansion planned across Latin America. The collaboration addresses rising mobile cybercrime trends and enables digital sovereignty for organizations in sensitive environments.
• ThalescoreOthersERCOM is a subsidiary of Thales group. The Cryptosmart mobile security solution was developed by ERCOM and is being expanded through Thales' strategic partnerships with major technology companies like Samsung. Thales operates as the parent company providing strategic direction and partnership infrastructure for ERCOM's products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lookout Mobile Security: Lookout provides mobile threat defense and mobile security for enterprises. It addresses overlapping use cases (mobile malware, phishing) that ERCOM's Cryptosmart also targets, though via a different architecture.
• Jamf: Jamf is a leading Apple/mobile device management platform with growing Android support. It competes in the broader mobile security and management space, comparable to ERCOM's device-level protection focus.
• Ivanti (MobileIron): Ivanti, via MobileIron, is a leading enterprise MDM/UEM and mobile security platform. It overlaps with ERCOM in mobile device security for enterprise fleets, but as a broad incumbent portfolio rather than a certified-encryption specialist.

Direct peers

• Silent Circle: Silent Circle offers encrypted mobile communications and device security for enterprise and government users. It is comparable to ERCOM in providing certified, privacy-centric mobile security solutions.
• Hypori: Hypori delivers virtual smartphone and mobile security solutions for government and defense customers. It is comparable to ERCOM in serving certified, sovereignty-focused mobile security use cases.
• KoolSpan: KoolSpan delivers hardware-anchored encrypted mobile communications for enterprises and governments. It overlaps with ERCOM in certified mobile encryption and secure communications for regulated customers.
• Cellcrypt: Cellcrypt provides end-to-end encrypted voice and messaging on smartphones for government and enterprise use. It competes directly with Cryptosmart in certified mobile secure communications.
• SecuSUITE (BlackBerry): BlackBerry's SecuSUITE provides certified, end-to-end encrypted voice and messaging on mobile devices for governments and enterprises. It directly competes with ERCOM's Cryptosmart in the certified mobile security niche for sensitive environments.

Others

• Thales (Digital Identity & Security): Thales is ERCOM's parent company and operates broader digital identity and security offerings. It is comparable as the enterprise that distributes and scales ERCOM's technology via its global enterprise and defense channels.
• Samsung Knox: Samsung Knox is the underlying hardware security platform that Cryptosmart integrates with. It is closely related as both an integration partner and a potential competing built-in mobile security offering on Galaxy devices.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ercom_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ercom

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors5 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about ERCOM