Azotel Technologies

What Azotel Technologies does

Azotel Technologies Ltd is an Ireland-based, privately held software company that builds and sells SIMPLer, an integrated Operations Support Systems (OSS) and Business Support Systems (BSS) platform purpose-built for wireless broadband operators (WISPs). Founded in Cork in 2002 as Amocom (an ISP that developed its own management software), the company began commercial sales of SIMPLer to external operators in October 2005. The platform consolidates CRM, billing and payment processing, customer provisioning, dispatch and installation scheduling, inventory, network monitoring, bandwidth management, hotspot management, and helpdesk into a single client-server system that replaces up to five separate business tools, with reported core network uptime of 99.99916805%. SIMPLer is offered as hardware appliances (WIB for WISPs, HIB for hotspots, in capacities from 400 to 1,600 subscribers, plus rack servers up to 6,000 subscribers), as a hosted/SaaS subscription, as operator-owned standalone servers with user licenses, and as a fully managed service or franchise package; engineering services are billed per day. Azotel distributes through direct sales from Cork (EMEA and Rest of World) and via channel partners including IRBY, ISP Supplies, Solutions4ebiz, Multisource, DoubleRadius and WAV, and operates as a subsidiary of Irby following a 2024 acquisition. The platform is deployed across more than 160 operators in 22 countries, with documented integrations to Cambium Networks, Telrad, Motorola Canopy, MikroTik, Preseem, Alianza, Google Maps/Earth/Calendar, and multiple payment gateways.

Name

Azotel Technologies

Legal name

Azotel Technologies Ltd

Website

https://azotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Azotel Technologies builds SIMPLer, an integrated OSS/BSS platform that lets wireless broadband operators (WISPs) run CRM, billing, provisioning, and network management from a single system; the Cork-based firm serves 160+ operators across 22 countries and operates as a subsidiary of Irby.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecom OSS/BSS Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Wireless ISPs (WISPs) & Fixed Wireless Access Providers (HDAIADAD)

Keywords

• Wireless ISP software
• OSS BSS platform
• Network management software
• RADIUS billing system
• WISP operations platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Cork

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SIMPLer Platform (Product Sales): Sale of WIB (WISP in a Box) and HIB (Hotspot in a Box) hardware appliances along with server tower/rack systems and user licenses. One-time purchase of standalone servers and user licenses, or recurring user license subscriptions for hosted/SaaS deployments.
2. Hosted / SaaS Subscriptions: SIMPLer User License offered as a hosted service (Software-as-a-Service) with recurring subscription fees. Data is hosted in a secure environment with backup procedures included.
3. Managed Services: Azotel manages the network, back-office functions, billing, and payment collections for operators. This outsourced model allows operators to focus on building networks and adding subscribers without hiring and managing staff.
4. Franchise Model: Azotel offers a franchise model for broadband operators, providing the complete technology platform and business processes for launching and operating a WISP. The franchise includes Azotel's proven model, technology, and operational support.
5. Engineering Services: Customization, migration, integration, training, and ongoing engineering support services billed on a per-day basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Azotel Technologies develops and sells the SIMPLer platform, an integrated OSS/BSS (Operations Support System/Business Support System) suite designed specifically for Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs). The platform handles subscriber management, billing, RADIUS authentication, network monitoring, CRM, and provisioning for fixed wireless and fibre operators. Additional offerings include WISP-in-a-Box (WIB) starter kits, Hotspot-in-a-Box (HIB), and engineering services for WISP deployments.

Product overview

Azotel Technologies offers the SIMPLer platform - a comprehensive integrated OSS/BSS system designed specifically for wireless broadband operators (WISPs). The product portfolio centers on the SIMPLer Platform as the core unified system, complemented by physical client devices: WIB (WISP in a Box) for contract-based subscriber management and HIB (Hotspot in a Box) for token/prepaid hotspot services. These come in standard and rack-mounted versions scaling from 400 to 1600 subscribers. Delivery models include SIMPLer SaaS/Hosted Service (subscription-based cloud access) and SIMPLer Standalone Server (operator-owned deployment with Tower or Rack options up to 6000 subscribers). Supporting offerings include WISP Starter Kit and Metro Starter Kit for rapid deployment, plus engineering services for customization, migration, integration and training. The platform integrates customer management, billing/payment processing, network monitoring, bandwidth management, dispatch scheduling, inventory control, hotspot management, and helpdesk services into one cohesive system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SIMPLer: Complete integrated OSS (Operations Systems Support) and core network platform for wireless broadband operators. Manages CRM, billing, network monitoring, dispatch, installation, and provisioning.

Products and services

• SIMPLer Platform
• WIB (WISP-in-a-Box)

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99916805% core network uptime (five 9's reliability)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability3 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ISP SuppliesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 March 2022Azotel and ISP Supplies announced a reseller agreement for the United States, expanding distribution of SIMPLer products through ISP Supplies' channel.
• Cambium NetworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 21 June 2017Cambium Networks, EuronaIRL, and Azotel announced cnMEDUSA launch in Ireland for rural broadband connectivity. Multiple joint workshops, press releases, and case studies over many years. Cambium is a primary radio vendor recommended for use with SIMPLer.
• Enterprise IrelandcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 November 2011Enterprise Ireland supported the launch of Azotel's broadband franchise model for Africa and facilitated trade missions to South Africa, Lebanon, and other markets.
• DoubleRadiusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 November 2010Reseller agreement for the United States, enabling DoubleRadius to distribute Azotel SIMPLer products to US operators.
• MultisourceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 November 2010Distribution agreement for sub-Saharan Africa. Multisource distributes Azotel SIMPLer products across African markets.
• Gateway Business NigeriaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 August 2010Azotel manages the subscriber base of Gateway Business Nigeria's award-winning wireless broadband network following a partnership agreement.
• WAVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 February 2010WAV (Wireless Access Technologies) became a major US distributor for Azotel SIMPLer products.
• Solutions4ebizminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 August 2009Solutions4ebiz offers Azotel SIMPLer billing and operations platform to enable easy broadband rollout across the US.
• Motorola (Motorola Canopy)coreTechnology or Integration · 16 January 2008SIMPLer platform made available through Motorola in EMEA. Azotel was a recommended ISP management solution for Motorola Canopy and MotoMesh Duo radio networks.
• Irby (now parent company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzotel is now a part of Irby. This strategic move expands teams' ability to support communications operators with innovative and responsive networking solutions. Irby serves as the primary US channel partner and sales contact for SIMPLer products.
• Seaside High-Speed InternetminorOthersSeaside selected Azotel's SIMPLer platform to manage wireless broadband network roll-out across 27,000 sq. km of challenging Nova Scotia terrain. Published as a case study.
• Wessex InternetminorOthersAward-winning rural FTTP/FWA ISP in Dorset, UK using SIMPLer. Published as a case study. Network provides superfast broadband to 120+ communities.
• Minnesota WiFiminorOthersMinnesota WiFi case study featuring Preseem-Azotel API integration for QoE measurement and optimization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alepo: Alepo provides OSS/BSS solutions for broadband operators including WISPs, fixed wireless, and FTTH providers. Comparable in serving the same operator segment with policy management, billing, and provisioning capabilities.
• Splynx: Splynx is a billing and network management platform built specifically for WISPs and ISPs, offering RADIUS, CRM, ticketing, and invoicing in a single system. Direct overlap with SIMPLer's integrated OSS value proposition for the WISP segment.
• Sonar: Sonar (formerly VISP.net / Internet Manager) is an ISP billing, CRM, and subscriber management platform serving WISPs and broadband ISPs. It is the closest direct competitor to SIMPLer, targeting the same WISP/ISP customer segment with a cloud-native OSS suite.
• Powercode: Powercode provides billing, provisioning, and network management software for ISPs and WISPs. Comparable customer base and product scope to Azotel's SIMPLer, with similar emphasis on integrated operations for broadband operators.
• Netadmin: Netadmin (part of Lumos/former T2 Data) provides OSS and service provisioning platforms for broadband operators across Europe. Comparable in offering integrated resource management and provisioning for fixed wireless and fiber operators.
• UISP by Ubiquiti: Ubiquiti's UISP platform bundles CRM, billing, and network management for WISPs and ISPs using Ubiquiti radio equipment. Direct peer with the added dimension of vertical integration with the radio hardware layer.
• ManageBill: ManageBill provides billing, CRM, and provisioning software for ISPs and WISPs in North America. Direct peer in the same customer segment with similar feature scope covering subscriber management and billing automation.

Others

• Cambium Networks: Cambium Networks is a primary radio vendor for WISPs and a 'core' strategic partner of Azotel (joint cnMEDUSA launch, workshops, case studies). Comparable as a complementary ecosystem participant in the same WISP value chain rather than a direct OSS competitor.

Emerging players

• Preseem: Preseem is a Quality of Experience (QoE) optimization and analytics platform built specifically for WISPs. Already integrated with SIMPLer via API for joint customers (e.g., Minnesota WiFi), it represents an adjacent peer with partial overlap in the WISP operational stack.

Broad incumbents

• Calix: Calix offers the SmartLife managed services and Revenue EDGE platforms, including OSS/BSS capabilities (SmartOps) for broadband operators. A larger incumbent in the broadband operator software space with overlapping capabilities to SIMPLer, particularly for WISPs transitioning to fiber.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/azotel
• Facebookfacebook.com/azotel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/azotel?trk=prof-following-company-logo

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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