What Qypsys does

Qypsys is a Tampa, Florida-based private LLC founded in 2010 and operating as a subsidiary of IES Communications. The company specializes in the design, deployment, and management of fiber optic and wireless network infrastructure, with a core competency in Passive Optical LAN (POL) for large-footprint facilities. Its technical portfolio spans Optical LAN, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Small Cell networks, and Software-Defined LAN (SD-LAN), integrated around partnerships with leading vendors including Corning, Tellabs, and CommScope.

Qypsys serves enterprise and institutional customers across healthcare, hospitality, senior living, K-12 education, multi-dwelling units (MDU), and public venues. Named deployments include senior living communities (Williamsburg Landing, Givens, Cypress Cove at The Oaks), hospitality assets (Marriott Marquis Chicago), a 200+ school Florida public school district, and a large Oklahoma casino resort. The company navigates regulated, code-driven environments — including NFPA 72 and International Fire Code compliance — that require Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) coordination for public-safety and in-building wireless systems.

The business model combines project-based capital deployment (large multi-site fiber and DAS rollouts) with a managed services layer branded as Wireless-as-a-Service (WaaS), including a Healthcare WaaS offering priced under $0.10 per square foot per month. This hybrid model converts some of the installed base into recurring revenue while sustaining the underlying project pipeline. Qypsys maintains a small team of 11-50 employees and leverages category authority through President Alan Bertsch's directorship at APOLAN, the industry's Passive Optical LAN association.

Name

Qypsys

Legal name

Qypsys, LLC

Website

https://qypsys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qypsys is a Tampa, FL-based fiber optic and wireless network infrastructure integrator specializing in Optical LAN, DAS, and Small Cell deployments for healthcare, senior living, hospitality, education, and public venue customers, operating as a subsidiary of IES Communications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Infrastructure Solutions

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Unified Communications & Collaboration Network Services (VoIP/QoS) (BPAEAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Fiber optic networks
• Distributed antenna systems
• Optical LAN solutions
• Public safety DAS
• Managed wireless services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Network Infrastructure Solutions & Installation: Project-based revenue from designing, deploying, and installing network infrastructure including Optical LAN, DAS, Small Cell, and fiber networks. Revenue recognized upon project completion with potential for ongoing maintenance contracts.
2. Managed Wireless/WaaS Subscriptions: Ongoing managed services with monthly subscription model. Qypsys provides complete wireless network management including monitoring, maintenance, and carrier coordination with CAPEX or OPEX payment options.
3. Network Maintenance and Support: Annual inspections, physical surveys, preventative maintenance recommendations, spare equipment management, and ongoing technical assistance through Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Qypsys designs, deploys, and manages advanced fiber-based network infrastructure for mid-to-large organizations. Its core portfolio spans Optical LAN (POL), cellular and public safety Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Small Cell, SD-LAN, Fiber-to-the-Edge and Fiber-to-the-Unit architectures, complemented by Wireless as a Service (WaaS), NOC monitoring, and ongoing network maintenance.

Product overview

Qypsys is a network infrastructure development company offering a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity solutions. The core offering centers on fiber-based network technologies including Optical LAN, SD-LAN, Fiber-to-the-Edge, and Fiber-to-the-Unit architectures. These are complemented by cellular solutions (DAS, Small Cell, Public Safety DAS), Private Broadband, Wireless as a Service (WaaS), and Converged Networks. The company also provides managed services including NOC Monitoring and Network Maintenance & Support. This integrated approach allows Qypsys to serve diverse markets including Enterprise, Hospitality, Senior Living, Healthcare, Large Public Venues, and Multi-Dwelling Units (MDU).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wireless as a Service (WaaS): Managed wireless network solution providing connectivity for cellular carriers and property owners
• Qnnect All

Products and services

• Converged Networks Unified connectivity solution that combines multiple network technologies (fiber, wireless, cellular) into a single scalable infrastructure platform for enterprise customers.
• Cellular Technology Solutions (DAS) Fiber-based Distributed Antenna System (DAS) that enhances cellular coverage and capacity throughout buildings and large venues, supporting all major carriers with 5G capabilities.
• Small Cell Indoor/outdoor small cell solutions that extend cellular coverage and capacity, designed to be cost-effective when bundled with PON on a converged network.
• Public Safety DAS (ERRCS) Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System (ERRCS), also referred to as a Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) system, that ensures first responder radio communication works inside buildings in compliance with NFPA and IFC codes.
• Private Broadband Owner-provided fiber-based network solution (positioned as the '4th Utility') that converges multiple networks into a single private broadband infrastructure for residential and multi-tenant properties.
• Wireless as a Service (WaaS) Managed wireless solution providing cellular connectivity coverage without requiring capital investment, with OPEX payment options and monthly subscription billing.
• Network Maintenance and Support Ongoing network monitoring, maintenance, and support services including annual inspections, preventative maintenance recommendations, spare equipment management, and Technical Assistance Center (TAC) access.
• Optical LAN (POL) Passive Optical LAN solution using fiber infrastructure that provides enterprise-grade connectivity with centralized management, reduced telecom closet expenses, and future-ready bandwidth capacity supporting Gigabit Ethernet, PoE/PoE+, POTS, and RF video interfaces.
• SD-LAN Technology Software Defined Local Access Network technology that decouples hardware and software layers and uses a single composite cable delivering both power and connectivity to support multiple technologies and reduce installation costs.
• Fiber-to-the-Edge Network architecture that places fiber closer to end users, enabling smart building applications with real-time data collection and building automation support.
• NOC Monitoring Services Network Operations Center monitoring providing 24/7/365 surveillance of network health, performance, security threat identification, and functional issue scanning, including carrier SLA administration and contract management.
• Fiber-to-the-Unit (FTTU) Infrastructure that extends fiber network directly to individual residential unit doorsteps, offering faster speeds, better reliability, lower latency, and enhanced security compared to traditional copper networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• OPEX and CAPEX reduction validated over time through Williamsburg Landing deployment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, parent company, key and industry association.

• Corning Optical CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor technology partnership for fiber optic solutions including Optical LAN components, DAS technology (Corning ONE), and fiber-to-the-edge deployments. Qypsys works with Corning on joint projects such as the Marriott Marquis Chicago hospitality deployment and casino resort installations. Partnership includes technology seminars and market development collaboration.
• IES Communicationsparent companyOthersQypsys is an IES Company. IES Communications is the parent organization providing strategic alignment and corporate relationship.
• Givens Senior Living CommunitieskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for deploying Optical LAN and triple play services across four Givens campus locations. Qypsys designed and implemented technology systems while Givens invested in infrastructure as a competitive differentiator.
• Engineering PluscoreTechnology or IntegrationJoint study with Corning and CompAdvise analyzing capital cost of Fiber-To-The-Room vs. copper networks in hospitality settings. Engineering Plus conducted the study along with Qypsys.
• CompAdvisecoreTechnology or IntegrationJoint study with Corning and Engineering Plus analyzing capital cost of Fiber-To-The-Room deployment vs. traditional copper networks.
• DASAN Zhone SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Optical LAN deployment in senior living communities. DASAN Zhone provided high-speed, large-scale network solutions for senior living technology upgrade projects.
• APOLAN (Association for Passive Optical LAN)industry associationOthersQypsys President Alan Bertsch serves as director of APOLAN, the non-profit organization advocating for education and global adoption of Optical LAN. The association rebranded from 'Association for Passive Optical LAN' to APOLAN in 2023.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tellabs: Tellabs is the most direct competitor in Passive Optical LAN, offering nearly identical OLT/ONT architectures targeted at enterprise, hospitality, healthcare, and government customers — the same verticals Qypsys serves.
• Zinwave (formerly Zinwave Ltd / Wilson Electronics DAS): Zinwave provides wideband DAS for in-building cellular and public safety coverage in healthcare, higher education, and enterprise — a direct alternative to Qypsys's Cellular and Public Safety DAS offerings.
• Boingo Wireless: Boingo deploys and manages DAS, small cell, and Wi-Fi networks in large public venues, airports, and hotels — overlapping with Qypsys's venue, hospitality, and managed wireless (WaaS) segments.
• JMA Wireless: JMA Wireless is a direct competitor in cellular DAS, public safety ERRCS, and small cell deployments for large public venues, healthcare, and hospitality — overlapping substantially with Qypsys's cellular DAS portfolio.
• ADRF (Advanced RF Technologies): ADRF is a competing DAS and public safety BDA/ERRCS vendor with comparable in-building wireless solutions for enterprise, healthcare, and large venues where Qypsys also operates.
• Extenet Systems: Extenet designs, deploys, and operates fiber and DAS wireless infrastructure for venues, healthcare, and commercial real estate — directly mirroring Qypsys's design-deploy-manage model.

Broad incumbents

• Cisco Systems: Cisco's enterprise networking portfolio (Catalyst switches, DNA Center) competes in the broader LAN and converged infrastructure category where Qypsys sells Optical LAN as a copper-replacement alternative.
• CommScope: CommScope is a broad incumbent in structured cabling, fiber, DAS, and small cell infrastructure, offering overlapping enterprise and venue connectivity products at much larger scale than Qypsys.
• Corning Optical Communications: Corning is both Qypsys's primary technology partner and a much larger incumbent that sells Optical LAN, DAS, and fiber solutions directly and through other integrators — comparable offerings but at vastly broader scale.

Emerging players

• DASAN Zhone Solutions: DASAN Zhone is a named Qypsys technology partner for Optical LAN in senior living and offers competitive GPON/OLT equipment — overlapping POL deployments to similar enterprise and residential customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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