JSC Ingenium
JSC Ingenium is a Madrid-based telecom engineering company founded in 1996 that provides cloud-native 3G/4G/5G Core Network and BSS/OSS platforms to MNOs, MVNOs, and IoT operators across 20+ countries, with 100+ customers and 45%+ of resources in R&D.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersMadrid, Spain
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What JSC Ingenium does
JSC Ingenium, S.L.U. is a Madrid-based telecommunications engineering company founded in 1996 that develops and supplies cloud-native 3G/4G/5G Core Network and BSS/OSS platforms entirely in-house, targeting Communications Service Providers worldwide. Its product portfolio centers on a unified End-to-End model that integrates Core, IMS, BSS, OSS, policy and charging (OCS/PCRF), monitoring (BRAIN, MINOS), and a converged rating and policy engine (Firewatch, integrated with Enea Qosmos DPI), with supporting modules for eSIM, roaming (multi-IMSI), private 4G/5G networks, LoRaWAN, and an AI/ML-driven hyperelastic network concept. The company serves MNOs, MVNOs, M2M/IoT operators, and private/rural network operators, with 100+ customers across 20+ countries including Virgin Media, ETB, Orizon (Greece), Teranet (Puerto Rico), Wireless Logic, Alestra, Alai Secure, and SUMA móvil.
The company monetizes through a mix of Core and BSS software licensing (perpetual and subscription), usage-based TaaS (Telco as a Service), managed services, and professional services and system integration, with a direct enterprise field-sales motion supplemented by channel, MVNE/MVNA, and OEM relationships (e.g., AxyomCore). It reports 45%+ of technical resources allocated to R&D, holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ENS certifications, and is a GSMA Associate Member. JSC Ingenium is privately held and operates as a subsidiary of Grupo Ingenium Tecnología, with no external funding rounds disclosed. The business is led by co-founder and CEO Sergio Cano, with a sales and presales organization covering EMEA, Americas, and LATAM, and a dedicated MNO division established in 2023 to extend beyond its MVNO heritage.
JSC Ingenium firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- JSC Ingenium
- Legal name
- JSC Ingenium, S.L.U.
- Website
- https://jscingenium.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- JSC Ingenium is a Madrid-based telecom engineering company founded in 1996 that provides cloud-native 3G/4G/5G Core Network and BSS/OSS platforms to MNOs, MVNOs, and IoT operators across 20+ countries, with 100+ customers and 45%+ of resources in R&D.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
JSC Ingenium industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Telecom Core Network & BSS/OSS Software
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
- akta.pro primary industry
- 5G Core Virtualization & Service-Based Architecture (SBA) (HDAIAIAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- NaaS Connectivity Services (On-Demand VPN, SD-WAN-as-a-Service, Bandwidth-on-Demand) (HDAIAIAH), Virtualized Security & SASE for Telco Networks (vFW, vDDoS, vSEC, Secure Edge) (HDAIAIAK), Network Architecture & Design Services (BPAEAEAA)
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Where JSC Ingenium is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Madrid
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
JSC Ingenium business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Core & BSS Software Licensing: JSC Ingenium licenses its proprietary 3G/4G/5G Core Network software and BSS/OSS platforms to MNOs and MVNOs. The licensing model includes perpetual and subscription structures, with modular components allowing operators to deploy specific functions (VoLTE/IMS, OCS, PCRF, BSS) independently. The TaaS (Telco as a Service) variant offers a pay-per-use model with lower up-front capital requirements.
- Managed Services: JSC Ingenium provides fully managed services for operators, handling network operations, supervision, and management. This includes ongoing technical support, monitoring (via BRAIN and MINOS tools), and operational services that allow operators to outsource network management.
- Professional Services & System Integration: Professional services including network design, deployment, migration, and integration of Core and BSS systems. Presales engineering teams provide architectural design support for global Core and BSS network implementations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Telco as a Service (TaaS) - Pay-per-use model with low up-front capital investment |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
JSC Ingenium product offering
Product offeringCore offering
JSC Ingenium develops, licenses and operates a fully in-house, cloud-native 3G/4G/5G Core Network and BSS/OSS platform sold to mobile network operators, mobile virtual network operators, IoT/M2M operators and private network operators. Its portfolio covers VoLTE/IMS, policy and charging (OCS/PCRF), BSS, eSIM, roaming, private 4G/5G networks, and managed services, and is delivered either via traditional software licensing or through its TaaS (Telco as a Service) cloud consumption model.
Product overview
JSC Ingenium offers a unified platform-plus-modules architecture for telecommunications operators. The core offering centers on Full Core + BSS (OSS/OCS combined with Business Support Systems) providing end-to-end capabilities for MVNOs and MNOs. Supporting modules include VoLTE/IMS for voice services, 5G Core Network for next-generation connectivity, TaaS (Telco as a Service) for cloud-based deployment, Private Networks for industry sector connectivity, and specialized solutions like eSIM Platform, Roaming Services, LoRaWAN for IoT, and BRAIN/MINOS for network monitoring and customer support. The portfolio integrates complementary systems including Firewatch (converged rating/policy engine), Compact Core, Hyperelastic Networks, Digital-first Experience, and M2M/IoT Ecosystem, enabling operators to deploy, operate, and monetize mobile services across consumer, enterprise, and IoT segments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Alai Secure: M2M/IoT focused brand - first M2M Operator providing exclusively M2M/IoT services since 2012
Products and services
- Full Core + BSS End-to-end 3G/4G/5G Core and BSS/OSS stack for MVNOs, providing full operational autonomy over network, charging and business support.
- VoLTE/IMS Voice over LTE with IP Multimedia Subsystem enabling voice services over 4G and 5G SA networks, critical for 5G commercialization and legacy 2G/3G sunset.
- 5G Core Network Multi-technology 5G Core supporting NSA and SA modes, enabling hyperelastic and hyperscale networks with network slicing for next-generation mobile operators.
- TaaS (Telco as a Service) Cloud-based telco service enabling MVNOs to take complete control of service and customer care on a fully managed cloud platform with pay-per-use billing and guaranteed time to market.
- Private Networks Private 4G/LTE and 5G network solutions for industry sectors and mobile operators, providing private connectivity and communications services for campus, industrial and bespoke deployments.
- eSIM Platform eSIM platform for MVNO/MVNA/MVNE operators that simplifies service activation and improves the end-user experience for embedded SIM provisioning.
- Roaming Services Suite of roaming services for MVNO subscribers providing international roaming coverage with multi-IMSI management and dynamic network selection based on price and service quality.
- LoRaWAN Low-power wide-area network protocol for M2M/IoT communications, enabling deployment of new secure networks for environments lacking mobile coverage or Wi-Fi.
- BRAIN Monitoring System Intelligent support system that centralizes all information and enables quasi-real-time filtering of service data for all subscribers, helping support teams identify incident root causes rapidly.
- Firewatch Converged Rating and Policy Engine Real-time converged rating and policy control engine for managing and monetizing 3G/4G/5G traffic, integrated with Enea Qosmos ixEngine DPI technology.
- MINOS Intelligent Management Support AI-driven intelligent management support system that guides customer care agents through task opening and incident notification in a fast, structured and comprehensive manner.
- BSS System Business Support System offering comprehensive features for communications and digital services delivery to market, supporting operator billing, CRM and service commercialization.
- Hyperelastic Networks Network architecture enabling hyper-versatile and customizable networks that dynamically respond to demand growth, low latency requirements and service customization, leveraging AI/ML techniques.
- Compact Core (LTE / 5G FWA Compact Core) Cost-effective and compact LTE / 5G Core network solution for rural operators, fixed wireless access providers and niche market players seeking complete core capabilities with minimal infrastructure footprint.
- Digital-first Experience Digital-first customer experience platform including digital verification, self-service capabilities, eSIM flows and omnichannel customer journey management for modern operator-customer interactions.
- Enabling Technology (MVNE) MVNE technology stack providing the necessary OSS and BSS infrastructure for companies wishing to offer mobile telephony services or become full operators with independence and flexibility.
- 3G/4G/5G Core Network Functions Complete core network node functions supporting 3G, 4G and 5G technologies with virtualization and containerization capabilities for modern operator deployments.
- M2M/IoT Ecosystem M2M and IoT connectivity platform serving vertical markets (security, industrial, utilities, telematics) with high customization to industry-specific requirements.
- Second Brand Platform Platform that enables MNOs to craft new or second brands to appeal to customers in other segments, leveraging the host MNO's network infrastructure.
- Managed Services Fully managed services covering network operation, supervision and maintenance for operators, enabling them to outsource ongoing technical operations and monitoring.
Quantifiable outcome
- JSC Ingenium enables MVNOs to achieve nationwide quality coverage through multihost deployments, as demonstrated in Mexico with Alestra achieving the first worldwide MVNO VoLTE multihost coverage.
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Companies that use JSC Ingenium
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
JSC Ingenium technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability4 records
Feature14 records
JSC Ingenium partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- AxyomCorecoreStrategic partnership to deliver an integrated 4G and 5G IMS solution for VoWi-Fi services. AxyomCore contributes cloud-native wireless core and radio access network (RAN) solutions, while JSC Ingenium provides its IMS platform. The combined solution offers operators a complete cloud-native VoWi-Fi capability.
- NTCA (The Rural Broadband Association)coreJSC Ingenium joined NTCA to strengthen its presence in the American market, particularly for rural broadband operators seeking to add mobile services. The partnership includes joint webinars (e.g., 'Powering Rural Connectivity: How to Add Mobile Services to Your Fiber Offering') and participation in NTCA events.
- FBA LATAM (Fiber Broadband Association Latin America)coreJSC Ingenium joined FBA LATAM to drive mobile connectivity growth in Brazil and the broader Latin American region. Participation in association events including Abrint Global Congress provides GTM visibility.
- TeranetcoreTeranet, the new operator in Puerto Rico, selected JSC Ingenium as its technology provider for telecommunications services, implementing a containerized BSS solution.
- Virgin MediaflagshipJSC Ingenium was selected as Virgin Media's new core network provider for 2G/3G/4G, 5G NSA, and online charging system (OCS). This is a flagship commercial relationship where JSC Ingenium provides its full Core Network technology stack.
- CleverEnable / 50+ MobielcorePartnership enabling CleverEnable to serve 50+ Mobiel (Dutch MVNO) with improved voice quality and faster call setup through JSC Ingenium's VoLTE solution, strengthening the Dutch MVNO market.
- ETBcoreETB (Colombia) selected JSC Ingenium as provider of Mobile Core and Business Support Systems, adopting a SaaS model for technology innovation and operational optimization.
- CANTOcoreJSC Ingenium joined CANTO, a non-profit telecommunications association founded in 1985 with over 141 members in more than 36 countries, focused on the Caribbean and the Americas. The membership supports geographic expansion in Central America and the Caribbean.
- Wireless LogiccoreWireless Logic (UK-based IoT operator with 6+ million M2M connections) selected JSC Ingenium to deploy its M2M/IoT platform across 9 countries. JSC Ingenium provides multi-IMSI management, roaming optimization, and full Core OSS/BSS capabilities.
- SUMA móvilcoreSUMA móvil operates as an aggregation platform for MVNOs in Colombia, Chile, and Peru since 2017, using JSC Ingenium's technology to serve allied brands with VoLTE capabilities.
- Alai SecurecoreAlai Secure, founded in 2012 as the first M2M/IoT operator providing exclusively M2M/IoT services in Telco Security, operates using JSC Ingenium's technology platform.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights8 records
JSC Ingenium competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mavenir: Mavenir is a direct competitor in cloud-native Core Network and BSS/OSS software for MNOs and MVNOs, with a strong focus on open RAN and 5G Core virtualization. Highly comparable in offering 3G/4G/5G core functions to operators seeking alternatives to incumbent vendors.
- Comarch: Comarch is a direct peer in telecom software, providing BSS/OSS, Core, and IoT platforms for MVNOs and MNOs globally. Comparable in targeting mid-tier and emerging-market operators with integrated software stacks.
Broad incumbents
- Ericsson: Ericsson is a broad incumbent telecom equipment vendor with end-to-end Core, RAN, and BSS offerings and significantly larger scale than JSC Ingenium. It competes head-to-head for Tier-1 operator Core deals and represents the dominant incumbent whose footprint JSC Ingenium is challenging.
- Nokia: Nokia offers Core, Cloud, and Network Services competing in the same 5G Core space as JSC Ingenium, alongside a much broader RAN and fixed network portfolio. A traditional incumbent whose enterprise relationships JSC Ingenium competes against for Core modernization deals.
- Huawei: Huawei competes broadly in Core Network and BSS for global operators with significant presence in LATAM, Africa, and Asia markets where JSC Ingenium also operates. Geopolitical headwinds have opened market share opportunities that JSC Ingenium has begun to capture.
- ZTE: ZTE is a broad incumbent telecom vendor offering Core, BSS, and RAN solutions with strong presence in emerging markets where JSC Ingenium operates. Comparable as a full-stack alternative for greenfield operator deployments and 5G rollouts.
- Cisco: Cisco competes in mobile packet core and network services with its Cisco Packet Core and Ultra Packet Core offerings. Relevant as a competitor for 5G Core opportunities, particularly through its broader enterprise and service provider portfolio.
- Amdocs (Openet): Amdocs acquired Openet to expand its BSS/OSS portfolio competing for MVNO and MNO business support system deals. Comparable in the BSS/OSS and policy/charging domain where JSC Ingenium's OCS/PCRF offerings compete.
Emerging players
- Athonet (HPE): Athonet, now part of HPE, is an emerging provider of 4G/5G mobile core solutions targeting private networks and enterprise deployments. Directly comparable to JSC Ingenium's Private Networks portfolio and small/medium operator segment.
- Parallel Wireless: Parallel Wireless is an open RAN and cellular core specialist offering cloud-native 2G/3G/4G/5G core solutions to operators globally. Comparable as a cloud-native challenger competing for similar greenfield and MVNO opportunities.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
JSC Ingenium social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
JSC Ingenium financial estimates
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JSC Ingenium leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles15 records
JSC Ingenium subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
JSC Ingenium funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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JSC Ingenium M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about JSC Ingenium
What does JSC Ingenium do?
JSC Ingenium develops, licenses and operates a fully in-house, cloud-native 3G/4G/5G Core Network and BSS/OSS platform sold to mobile network operators, mobile virtual network operators, IoT/M2M operators and private network operators. Its portfolio covers VoLTE/IMS, policy and charging (OCS/PCRF), BSS, eSIM, roaming, private 4G/5G networks, and managed services, and is delivered either via traditional software licensing or through its TaaS (Telco as a Service) cloud consumption model.
Is JSC Ingenium a public or private company?
JSC Ingenium is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was JSC Ingenium founded?
JSC Ingenium was founded in 1996. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is JSC Ingenium based?
JSC Ingenium is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does JSC Ingenium make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Core & BSS Software Licensing is the primary driver. The others are managed Services and professional Services & System Integration.
Who are JSC Ingenium's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mavenir and Comarch. Broad incumbents are Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, ZTE, Cisco and Amdocs (Openet). Emerging players are Athonet (HPE) and Parallel Wireless.
Does JSC Ingenium have an API?
No public API is recorded for JSC Ingenium.
What industry is JSC Ingenium in?
JSC Ingenium's product category is Telecom Core Network & BSS/OSS Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIAIAC, 5G Core Virtualization & Service-Based Architecture (SBA), with a secondary code of HDAIAIAH, NaaS Connectivity Services (On-Demand VPN, SD-WAN-as-a-Service, Bandwidth-on-Demand). Its NAICS code is 541512 and its SIC code is 7373.