What Jasper Technologies does

Jasper Technologies, founded in 2004 in Santa Clara, California, pioneered machine-to-machine and IoT connectivity management platforms. In 2016 it was acquired by Cisco for approximately $1.4 billion and its platform became the foundation for Cisco IoT Control Center, a cloud-based SaaS connectivity management platform that manages the entire lifecycle of cellular IoT devices. The platform provides zero-touch provisioning of SIMs, lifecycle-aware configuration, rules-based automation, real-time network visibility, AI/ML-powered anomaly detection, dynamic reporting, flexible billing including split and multi-party arrangements, multi-layered security with IMEI device lock-in, and eSIM remote provisioning integrated with carrier partners.

The platform operates at large scale, connecting 60+ mobile service providers and 32,000+ enterprises across 120+ countries, managing 270M+ devices and processing 500+ TB of data per day. It serves 20+ industries through five primary vertical use cases: connected car, smart metering, electric vehicle charging, fleet management, and IoT asset management. Distribution runs through Cisco's direct enterprise field sales organization, a 60+ service provider reseller channel, and an online starter kit self-serve pathway at m2m.com. Cisco has been named Industry Pacesetter by Counterpoint Research for two consecutive years and received the 2025 Frost & Sullivan Award for the category.

Revenue is generated through recurring SaaS subscriptions priced on device count, usage volume, and feature tiers, with event-based incentives and flexible split/multi-party billing. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed. Jasper Technologies is no longer a standalone operating entity following the Cisco acquisition; the IoT Control Center product line is part of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO), a publicly traded corporation headquartered in San Jose, California.

Name

Jasper Technologies

Legal name

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Website

https://jasper.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jasper Technologies, founded in 2004 and acquired by Cisco in 2016, is now Cisco IoT Control Center — a cloud-based SaaS platform that manages cellular connectivity and lifecycle of 270M+ IoT devices across 32,000+ enterprises, 60+ service providers, and 120+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IoT Connectivity Management Platform

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

IoT Connectivity Management (Private APN, SIM/eSIM, Device Connectivity) (HDAIAGAG)

Keywords

• IoT connectivity management
• Cellular IoT platform
• SaaS connectivity platform
• IoT device lifecycle
• M2M connectivity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clara

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IoT Connectivity Management Platform Subscription: Cloud-based SaaS platform providing IoT connectivity management services to enterprises. The platform generates revenue through subscription-based access with pricing tied to device count, usage volumes, and feature tiers. Includes flexible billing with variety of rate plans and event-based incentives/credits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jasper Technologies, operating as Cisco IoT Control Center, provides a cloud-based SaaS connectivity management platform for cellular IoT devices. The platform automates the full lifecycle of IoT connectivity — from zero-touch SIM provisioning and lifecycle-aware configuration to flexible billing, AI/ML-powered anomaly detection, automated diagnostics, and integrated security (including eSIM remote provisioning). It is sold to enterprises and delivered through Cisco's direct sales force and 60+ service provider partners across 120+ countries.

Product overview

The Cisco IoT Control Center is a single unified connectivity management platform (CMP) that provides end-to-end IoT device management. The platform consists of integrated components including automated provisioning and lifecycle-aware configuration for complete automation; flexible billing with various rate plans, split/multi-party billing, and event-based incentives; operational tools with real-time network visibility, dynamic reporting, and AI-powered anomaly detection; and integrated security featuring multi-factor authentication, granular access controls, and device-level SIM security. The platform supports eSIM remote provisioning and management capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cisco IoT Control Center: A connectivity management platform for IoT devices that enables zero-touch provisioning, lifecycle-aware configuration, business process automation, flexible billing, real-time network visibility, and integrated security features.

Products and services

• Cisco IoT Control Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ industries served with scalable connectivity management
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Spark New ZealandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpark New Zealand partnered with Cisco to offer IoT connectivity services, enabling smarter connections for customers in the digital age. The partnership extends beyond connecting people to connecting all 'things' (IoT devices). Paul Caples, Head of IoT Platforms at Spark New Zealand, serves as a customer reference with published testimonial and video case study.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ericsson IoT Accelerator: Ericsson's IoT Accelerator is a global cellular IoT connectivity management platform offered by a major telecom equipment vendor. It directly competes with Cisco IoT Control Center for enterprise and service-provider customers, with similar capabilities around SIM management, provisioning, and lifecycle automation.
• Aeris Communications: Aeris is a long-standing pure-play IoT connectivity management platform serving enterprises with cellular IoT deployments. It competes head-to-head with Jasper/Cisco in connected car, fleet, and industrial IoT segments with comparable device lifecycle and managed connectivity services.
• KORE Wireless: KORE Wireless is a dedicated IoT connectivity and managed services provider offering cellular IoT CMP capabilities and global multi-carrier connectivity. It is a direct peer in serving enterprises with cross-border IoT device deployments at scale.
• Nokia WING (Worldwide IoT Network Grid): Nokia WING is a managed IoT connectivity service that aggregates global carrier relationships to deliver enterprise IoT. Like Cisco IoT Control Center, it provides a single platform abstraction across multiple service providers for multinational deployments.
• Vodafone IoT (Vodafone Business IoT): Vodafone's IoT division operates a major global IoT connectivity platform serving automotive, fleet, and industrial customers. As a carrier-direct offering it competes with Jasper by absorbing the CMP layer into the carrier itself.
• Telit Cinterion: Telit Cinterion is an IoT module vendor that has expanded into connectivity management platforms following the Thales cellular IoT acquisition. It competes with Cisco IoT Control Center across module-plus-platform bundled offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Azure IoT Hub: Azure IoT Hub is a hyperscaler-grade IoT platform offering device management, messaging, and analytics as part of Microsoft's broader cloud stack. It overlaps with Jasper's device lifecycle and connectivity management capabilities at the upper end of enterprise scale.
• AWS IoT Core: AWS IoT Core is the hyperscaler's managed IoT service offering device connectivity, messaging, and integration with the broader AWS analytics and ML ecosystem. It competes with Cisco IoT Control Center particularly for cloud-first enterprises.
• Google Cloud IoT (Partner-delivered): Google Cloud has transitioned its first-party IoT service to partner-delivered offerings, but its broader cloud and analytics platform remains an alternative for enterprise IoT workloads competing with Cisco IoT Control Center.

Emerging players

• Sierra Wireless (Semtech): Sierra Wireless (now part of Semtech) provides cellular IoT modules, gateways, and managed connectivity services. It competes with Jasper in industrial and enterprise IoT segments, particularly where bundled module-plus-platform offerings are valued.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/25664
• Xx.com/Jasper_IoT

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors11 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 →

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