Encore Networks

What Encore Networks does

Encore Networks, Inc., founded in 2002 and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia with a secondary office in Ottawa, Canada, is a privately held manufacturer of enterprise and industrial hardened routers and supporting management software for converged IP and legacy communications. The company operates as a member of the Wesley Clover International ecosystem and designs, manufactures, and markets the EN router family (EN1000, EN2000 in industrial/automotive/Verizon CAT6 variants, EN4000, and the EN4000-IE industrial edge router) alongside legacy BANDIT series products (BANDIT, BANDIT II, BANDIT III), RDU and VSR-1200 hardware platforms, and proprietary multi-access edge computing (MEC) capabilities. Products support 5G, 4G LTE, CBRS, and legacy copper/POTS connectivity, with built-in OpenVPN, IPsec, firewall, Dual Mobile Network Router (DMNR) dual-SIM routing, and MultiWAN redundancy. The portfolio is purpose-built for SCADA, industrial IoT, smart grid, and outdoor infrastructure use cases that require ruggedized hardware, protocol interoperability (Modbus, DNP, TALQ2), and sub-millisecond edge decision-making for latency-sensitive protective actions.

The company monetizes through three revenue streams: (1) hardware sales of the EN and BANDIT router lines as the primary stream; (2) subscription-based enCloud (cloud) and enSite (on-premises) enterprise management platforms that provide centralized configuration, near real-time monitoring, cellular data control, automated device deployment, and alert communications across distributed router estates; and (3) professional services and custom solution engineering for bespoke deployments such as the City of Stockholm Smart & Connected Lighting Project. Go-to-market is a dual direct and indirect motion: dedicated US and EMEA enterprise field sales for strategic utility, municipal, and industrial accounts (with quotes-based, multi-year contract pricing that is not publicly disclosed), supplemented by an international distributor network anchored by Induo in EMEA and a broader channel partner / VAR ecosystem. Target customer segments are predominantly utilities (smart grid, private LTE migration from aging wireline), smart cities and municipalities (smart lighting, outdoor infrastructure, IoT sensor networks), and industrial IIoT (SCADA, process control, remote automation), with secondary use cases in security, transportation, banking/ATM networking, and lottery connectivity. Notable customers include the City of Stockholm, an unnamed nationwide utility provider replacing legacy wireline infrastructure, and an ice machine vending operator that reduced customer onboarding from months to days.

Name

Encore Networks

Legal name

ENCORE NETWORKS, Inc.

Website

https://encorenetworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Encore Networks is a privately held US manufacturer of enterprise and industrial hardened 5G/4G LTE/CBRS routers and cloud-based enCloud management software, serving utilities, smart cities, and industrial IoT operators through direct sales and channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cellular Routers and Private LTE Networking

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Routing & Secure Gateways (Cellular/Edge Routers) (HDAFAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Out-of-Band & Remote Infrastructure Management (Console/Power/Device Access) (HDAFAMAO), Serial/Fieldbus-to-Ethernet Device Connectivity (Device Servers/Protocol Gateways) (HDAFAJAF), Multi-Site Enterprise Connectivity Bundles (Hybrid WAN/MPLS+Internet) (HDAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Industrial cellular routers
• Private LTE networks
• SCADA communication routers
• Enterprise network management platforms
• Multi-access edge computing

Headquarters

HQ city

Chantilly

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Industrial/Enterprise Routers: Sale of hardened routers (EN1000, EN2000, EN4000, EN4000-IE, BANDIT series) as the primary revenue stream. Routers are purpose-built for Industrial IoT and M2M applications including SCADA, Smart Grid, Security, Transportation, Lottery, Retail, and Banking industries.
2. Enterprise Management Software (enCloud / enSite): Subscription-based cloud (enCloud) and on-premises (enSite) enterprise management platforms enabling remote monitoring, configuration, and management of distributed router deployments. Revenue generated through subscriptions as evidenced by enCloud subscription documentation on the support page.
3. Professional Services and Custom Solutions: Custom solution design and deployment services. The company develops bespoke configurations for clients (e.g., City of Stockholm smart lighting, utility providers), which involve solution engineering, integration, and deployment support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Encore Networks manufactures ruggedized enterprise and industrial cellular routers (EN1000, EN2000 with Industrial/Automotive/Verizon CAT6 variants, EN4000, EN4000-IE) supporting 5G, 4G LTE, CBRS, IP/SSL VPN, firewall, Ethernet switching, and legacy copper and serial interworking. The company sells the enCloud cloud-based and enSite on-premises enterprise management systems for centralized monitoring, configuration, and automated deployment of distributed routers, and delivers Private LTE, multi-access edge computing, and custom solution engineering services for utilities, smart cities, and industrial IoT customers. Made in the USA.

Product overview

Encore Networks provides enterprise and industrial hardened routers along with management platforms. The product portfolio centers on the EN series routers (EN1000, EN2000 with Industrial/Automotive/Verizon variants, EN4000 with EN4000-IE industrial edge variant), BANDIT legacy routers (BANDIT, BANDIT II, BANDIT III), RDU, and VSR-1200. These are complemented by enCloud (cloud-based) and enSite (on-premises) enterprise management systems. The company also offers Private LTE solutions, 5G/4G LTE/CBRS wireless connectivity, and Multi-Access Edge Computing capabilities. OpenVPN is built into the router firmware. The routers support 4G LTE, with 5G-ready products, and are designed for industrial applications including SCADA, Smart Grid, utilities, transportation, and smart cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• enCloud: Enterprise Management System for cloud-based monitoring, management, and configuration of distributed enterprises.
• enSite
• EN Routers
• BANDIT
• EtherFRAD
• Quick II
• TermRouter
• Fastick
• FastCONNECT
• FastRATE
• MaximumPRIORITY
• FramePROTECT
• SignalPath

Products and services

• EN4000 Enterprise and industrial hardened router supporting IP, SSL, VPN, Firewall, Ethernet Switching, Legacy Copper Line Interfaces, Analog POTS replacement, and serial data to IP interworking; Made in the USA for enterprise and infrastructure customers.
• EN4000-IE Industrial Edge Router Ruggedized industrial edge router with communication capabilities for energy meters, GPS, multiple I/O interfaces, TALQ2 protocol conversion, and cabinet monitoring; designed for SCADA applications, utility services, and smart-city deployments such as the City of Stockholm Smart & Connected Lighting Project.
• EN2000 Industrial hardened router with 4G LTE connectivity, supporting 802.11 wireless, IPsec VPNs, cellular data, serial communications, and cloud management via enCloud.
• EN2000 Industrial Industrial variant of the EN2000 router designed for harsh environments and industrial applications.
• EN2000 Automotive Automotive variant of the EN2000 router with power-off delay features for vehicle applications.
• EN2000 Verizon CAT6 EN2000 router variant configured for Verizon CAT6 network connectivity.
• EN1000 Compact industrial router with VPN, firewall, cloud management, and cellular connectivity for distributed enterprise deployments.
• BANDIT Legacy router product line including IP, IP Plus, and Plus variants designed for industrial and commercial serial-data-to-IP applications.
• BANDIT II Second-generation BANDIT router with C2C (Command to Connect) variant for specialized command-center applications.
• BANDIT III Third-generation BANDIT router with E&M signaling chassis and enhanced serial-port security.
• RDU (Router Distribution Unit) Hardware router platform for distributing network connections across multiple endpoints in enterprise deployments.
• VSR-1200 Hardware router platform with installation and configuration capabilities for enterprise and infrastructure deployments.
• enCloud Enterprise Management System Cloud-based enterprise management platform for monitoring, managing, and configuring distributed Encore Networks routers; includes configuration control, near real-time monitoring, cellular data control, automated deployment for new devices, and alerts and communications systems.
• enSite On-Premises Enterprise Management System On-premises version of the enterprise management system for organizations requiring local deployment of router monitoring and configuration rather than cloud-based management.
• Private LTE Solutions End-to-end private LTE network solutions enabling organizations to own and operate their own broadband wireless network infrastructure with secure and flexible connectivity for utilities and critical-infrastructure customers.
• 5G, 4G LTE & CBRS Wireless Solutions Wireless and broadband connectivity solutions providing high-speed cellular as primary or always-on connections for enterprise and infrastructure communications.
• Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) Edge computing solution that processes data at or near the source, enabling real-time decision making, faster response times, and reduced latency, with support for additional sensor integration, third-party API software, AI processing, and native format conversion to back-office systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced operational costs for utility providers by replacing aging wireline infrastructure with private LTE
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InduocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 January 2021Induo is a distributor of Encore Networks communication products and solutions, founded in 2008 with a vision to make wireless connections the natural choice when security and quality transmission are essential. Induo focuses on security, scalability, and sustainability. It serves as the delivery partner for Encore Networks in the EMEA market, providing hardware, management platform, and gateway solutions to end customers. Induo delivered the custom solution for the City of Stockholm Smart & Connected Lighting Project featuring Encore Networks EN4000-IE routers and enCloud platform.
• Wesley Clover InternationalcoreOthersEncore Networks is a proud member of the Wesley Clover International ecosystem. Wesley Clover International is the parent/umbrella organization for a portfolio of technology companies. Encore Networks appears in the Wesley Clover ecosystem as one of its operating companies.
• Utilities Technology Council (UTC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEncore Networks is a member of the Utilities Technology Council (UTC), the premier association representing the utility telecommunications and technology interests of electric, gas, and water utilities. Membership indicates alignment with utility industry technology standards and participation in industry advocacy.
• Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEncore Networks is a member of the Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA), an organization focused on advancing private broadband networks for utilities. Membership supports the company's private LTE strategy for utility customers.
• CBRS AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEncore Networks is a member of the CBRS Alliance, which promotes the development and deployment of Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum-based solutions. Membership aligns with the company's CBRS wireless solutions offering.
• TALQminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEncore Networks is a member of TALQ, a smart city protocol standard organization. The company has developed TALQ2 protocol conversion capability in its EN4000-IE router for the City of Stockholm smart lighting project, demonstrating alignment with this interoperability standard.
• 450allianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEncore Networks is a member of the 450alliance, an organization related to 450 MHz spectrum utilization for utilities and industrial applications. Membership supports the company's private LTE and broadband solutions strategy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sierra Wireless (Semtech): Sierra Wireless (acquired by Semtech) sells industrial-grade cellular routers, gateways, and modules with device-management platforms, directly competing with Encore in cellular IoT connectivity for industrial and utility use cases.
• Cradlepoint (Ericsson): Cradlepoint, now part of Ericsson, is the leading vendor of enterprise 4G/5G wireless WAN edge routers with a NetCloud management platform — the closest direct competitor to Encore's EN router family plus enCloud/enSite proposition, serving utilities, transportation, and industrial customers.
• Inseego: Inseego provides 5G and LTE fixed wireless, mobile broadband, and IoT router solutions with Inseego Manage cloud management, competing with Encore in enterprise/private LTE and edge cellular routing.
• Digi International: Digi International provides cellular routers, gateways, and Digi Remote Manager for industrial IoT and enterprise connectivity, overlapping with Encore's EN router portfolio and enCloud-style management offerings.
• Peplink (Pepwave): Peplink sells SD-WAN and multi-cellular routers with InControl cloud management, directly comparable to Encore's MultiWAN/DMNR-enabled EN routers for enterprise branch and industrial failover.
• MultiTech Systems: MultiTech designs industrial IoT and M2M cellular gateways, routers, and modems with the DeviceHQ management platform — a comparable niche industrial connectivity vendor targeting utilities, smart cities, and SCADA applications.

Broad incumbents

• Advantech: Advantech offers industrial cellular routers and edge computing platforms for IIoT applications, overlapping with Encore's industrial router and MEC capabilities across smart manufacturing, energy, and transportation verticals.
• Cisco (IoT/Industrial Networking): Cisco's IoT/Industrial Networking portfolio (including ruggedized routers and IoT Field Network Director) covers adjacent utility, smart city, and industrial use cases as part of a much broader enterprise networking portfolio that overlaps with Encore's EN4000-IE proposition.
• Belden (Hirschmann): Belden's Hirschmann line supplies industrial Ethernet switches, routers, and network management for harsh environments — a broader incumbent with overlapping utility and industrial OT networking capabilities to Encore's ruggedized EN product family.

Emerging players

• HMS Networks: HMS Networks (including Anybus) provides industrial connectivity gateways that bridge serial, fieldbus, and Ethernet to IP networks — comparable to Encore's BANDIT and EN4000 legacy-to-IP interworking capabilities for industrial and SCADA migrations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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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