What Aircode does

Aircode (에어코드) is a South Korea-based digital broadcasting and cloud solutions company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. Since March 2021 it has operated as a subsidiary of Sejong Telecom (세종텔레콤). The company sells an integrated portfolio of solutions spanning next-generation terrestrial broadcasting infrastructure (ATSC 3.0 head-end systems including signal generation, ESG, encoders, EAS servers, and datacasting), cloud-based T-Commerce platforms (Cloud UI virtualization, PP Cloud, Commerce AI, T-Commerce System, M-Commerce, VOD CMS), and Zero Trust cybersecurity (AirRBI remote browser isolation, with embedded Securacter CDR). Its underlying technology combines server-side UI application virtualization, hybrid DOM plus image mirroring for web isolation, and deep-learning-based AI modules for product recommendation and video super-resolution up to 16K.

Aircode serves three primary customer segments: terrestrial and IPTV broadcasters and media companies (KBS, SBS, MBC, EBS, KT, LG U+, SK Broadband), home shopping and T-Commerce operators (9 of 10 major Korean players including GS, Hyundai, Lotte, Shinsegae, NS, CJ O, K Shopping, W Shopping, and SK Stores), and government and financial institutions procuring AirRBI through the Korea Public Procurement Service Digital Service Mall. Internationally, Aircode has commercialized its Cloud UI solution at Etisalat in the UAE, serving 150 million IPTV subscribers, and is pursuing further Middle East and European expansion.

The business model combines software licensing and recurring SaaS subscriptions (Cloud UI, T-Commerce Cloud, ATSC 3.0 Head-End, AirRBI) with system integration and professional services for platform-specific STB integration, application development, and ongoing maintenance. Go-to-market is predominantly direct enterprise field sales to broadcasters and home shopping operators, supplemented by a channel distribution partnership with Hancom for AirRBI's public-sector and SMB reach, and public procurement via the Korean government's digital marketplace. No pricing tiers or subscription rates are publicly disclosed.

Name

Aircode

Legal name

(주)에어코드 (Aircode Co., LTD.)

Website

https://aircode.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aircode is a Korean digital broadcasting and cloud solutions company serving Korean broadcasters, IPTV operators, and T-Commerce platforms with ATSC 3.0 infrastructure, Cloud UI virtualization, and AirRBI Zero Trust cybersecurity, operating as a subsidiary of Sejong Telecom since 2021.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software/Solution Licensing and Subscription: Aircode licenses its software solutions (Cloud UI, T-Commerce System, ATSC 3.0 Head-End, AirRBI) to enterprise customers. Solutions are sold as either on-premises perpetual licenses or cloud-based subscription (SaaS) models. Revenue is generated from initial implementation fees plus recurring licensing or subscription fees.
2. System Integration and Professional Services: Aircode provides system integration, customization, and implementation services for its broadcasting and cloud solutions across IPTV, cable, satellite, and T-Commerce platforms. This includes platform-specific STB integration, application development, and ongoing maintenance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aircode is a Korean digital broadcasting and cloud security solutions company that builds and licenses software for ATSC 3.0 next-generation terrestrial UHD broadcasting head-end systems, cloud-based T-Commerce and IPTV platforms (Cloud UI, Platform Cloud, PP Cloud), AI-powered commerce recommendation and media super-resolution tools, and AirRBI, a Zero Trust Remote Browser Isolation cybersecurity product. Its solutions are sold as on-premises perpetual licenses or cloud subscriptions, accompanied by system integration and professional services, to enterprise customers in broadcasting, telecommunications/IPTV, home shopping, and government/financial sectors.

Product overview

Aircode is a Korean technology company providing an integrated portfolio of T-Commerce solutions, broadcasting infrastructure, cloud platforms, and AI-powered media processing products. The core product lines include: (1) AirUI and AirRBI for T-Commerce UI customization and zero-trust security; (2) the ATSC 3.0 Head-End System family encompassing Signal & ESG Server, C/C Encoder, EAS Server, Interactive Datacasting, and Monitoring Equipment for next-generation broadcasting; (3) cloud platforms including Cloud EPG, Platform Cloud, and T-Commerce Cloud (PP Cloud) for operator services; (4) AI solutions including Commerce AI for personalized recommendations and Media AI (Pikavue) for video upscaling up to 16K; and (5) T-Commerce System, M-Commerce, VOD CMS, and mobile apps for commerce operations. These products function as complementary modules within an integrated ecosystem spanning TV broadcasting, IPTV, and mobile commerce environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AirRBI: Zero Trust-based remote web isolation (RBI) security solution that blocks malware, ransomware, and malicious code by rendering web content in a remote virtualized environment. Includes features such as CDR (Content Disarm & Reconstruction), DLP (Data Loss Prevention), and hybrid streaming technology. GS Certification Grade 1 and KISA Rapid Confirmation certified.

Products and services

• ATSC 3.0 Head-End System End-to-end next-generation broadcasting infrastructure for the ATSC 3.0 standard, covering UHD/mobile broadcasting, signal generation, encoding, emergency alerting, interactive datacasting, and monitoring for terrestrial broadcasters.
• Cloud EPG Cloud-based Electronic Program Guide management solution providing unified channel and program metadata across multiple broadcasting standards (PSIP, DVB-SI, SDS) for global broadcasting and IPTV operators.
• Platform Cloud Cloud-native infrastructure platform for global IPTV operators, enabling scalable deployment of broadcasting and commerce services.
• T-Commerce Cloud (PP Cloud) Cloud-native T-Commerce (TV shopping) platform providing transaction processing, payment integration, real-time service updates, and analytics for live broadcast commerce on IPTV, cable, and satellite operators.
• T-Commerce System Comprehensive T-Commerce commerce platform enabling live broadcast shopping with integrated payment processing, order management, and real-time analytics.
• M-Commerce App Dedicated mobile applications (Android and iOS) for M-Commerce, enabling T-Commerce transactions and live streaming shopping on smartphone devices.
• VOD CMS Video-on-demand content management system for organizing, managing, and delivering VOD content libraries within T-Commerce and IPTV platforms.
• Cloud UI (AirUI) Server-side UI application virtualization for IPTV and T-Commerce environments that delivers rich UI/UX to legacy set-top boxes via the cloud, extending STB lifespan and enabling real-time service updates without hardware changes.
• AirRBI (Remote Browser Isolation) Zero Trust remote browser isolation security solution that executes web browsing on remote servers and streams only rendered output to user terminals, blocking malware, ransomware, and phishing threats. Uses proprietary hybrid DOM + image mirroring, with optional CDR (Content Disarm & Reconstruction) integration, and is registered on the Korea Public Procurement Service Digital Service Mall.
• Media AI (Pikavue) Cloud-based AI video super-resolution platform supporting up to 16K UHD upscaling, with a Media AI Player that enables mobile real-time upscaling from 270P to FHD with up to 80% network traffic reduction.
• Commerce AI AI-based personalized product recommendation engine for T-Commerce that analyzes customer behavior and purchase data, automatically generates personalized banners and product displays, recommends related products, and automates video content scheduling.
• AirRBI Pro Advanced threat protection variant of AirRBI, offering enhanced zero-trust security capabilities for enterprise environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• AirRBI's hybrid mirroring technology reduces server resource load by up to 30% and data traffic costs by 80% compared to video streaming-based web isolation solutions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hancom (한컴)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 June 2026Hancom signed a distribution MOU with Aircode to distribute AirRBI remote browser isolation security solutions. Hancom will leverage its nationwide certified partner ecosystem across public, education, enterprise, and SMB sectors to expand market reach for N2SF and Zero Trust security solutions. The partnership is core to Hancom's Sovereign Agentic OS strategy.
• Securacter (시큐레터)coreTechnology or Integration · 22 January 2026Aircode and Securacter signed a web Content Disarm & Reconstruction (CDR) technology supply agreement. Securacter's advanced disarm and reconstruction engine is embedded directly into AirRBI, enabling AirRBI to fully meet N2SF guidelines requiring external file verification and disarm. This creates a dual-layer defense: web isolation blocks malicious scripts while CDR removes hidden threats in downloaded documents.
• Gaon Media (가온미디어)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2021Aircode and Gaon Media cooperated to build the Next Cloud UI Solution for Etisalat, the largest IPTV operator in the UAE with 150 million subscribers. Gaon Media, an AI total solutions company, collaborated on the cloud-based UI application virtualization service deployment, combining Aircode's Cloud UI technology with Gaon Media's AI capabilities for Middle East and Africa markets.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Menlo Security: US-based vendor of enterprise Remote Browser Isolation for malware/ransomware protection, offering a Zero Trust web isolation platform comparable to Aircode's AirRBI product, with the same core proposition of streaming only rendered pixels/HTML to user endpoints.
• Ericom (ZTEdge): Zero Trust security vendor offering RBI, CDR and secure web gateway components targeting enterprise and government customers - same Zero Trust + isolation + CDR stack that AirRBI sells, particularly for Korean N2SF compliance use cases.
• Harmonic: Major global vendor of broadcast and OTT infrastructure, including ATSC 3.0 encoders, playout, and cloud-native video platforms. Comparable to Aircode's ATSC 3.0 head-end system family (Signal & ESG, C/C encoder, EAS, datacasting).
• Authentic8 (now Cloudflare Browser Isolation): Pioneer of container-based RBI for the enterprise and public-sector market, with strong government/regulated-industry deployments. Directly comparable to AirRBI on architecture (server-side rendering) and customer profile (government, financial, defense).

Broad incumbents

• Zscaler: Global cloud security incumbent providing ZTNA / cloud browser isolation as part of its broader SASE platform. Competes with AirRBI at the Zero Trust layer for large enterprise and potentially public-sector buyers in Korea.
• Ateme: Video compression and delivery vendor specializing in broadcast (including ATSC 3.0) and OTT encoding, transcoding and packaging - directly comparable to the C/C Encoder and head-end product line within Aircode's portfolio.
• MediaKind (Ericsson): Heritage broadcast / IPTV platform vendor (originally Ericsson Media Solutions) offering head-ends, encoders and content processing for terrestrial and IPTV operators - directly comparable to Aircode's broadcaster and IPTV operator-facing infrastructure solutions.
• Imagine Communications: Provider of broadcast playout, advertising, and IPTV infrastructure to terrestrial broadcasters and cable/IPTV operators, with overlapping capabilities to Aircode's ATSC 3.0 and EPG/datacasting stack.

Emerging players

• Bitmovin: Cloud-native video encoding, AI-upscaling and player platform aimed at broadcasters and OTT operators. Conceptually adjacent to Aircode's Platform Cloud, T-Commerce Cloud and Pikavue/Media AI upscaling capabilities.

Regional players

• Penta Security: Korean cybersecurity vendor offering web application firewalls, DLP and encryption products targeting Korean enterprises and public institutions. Comparable regional competitor for the AirRBI public-sector cybersecurity opportunity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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