Name

Salumanus

Legal name

Salumanus Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://salumanus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optical Network Infrastructure

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Electronic Connectors (3678)

akta.pro primary industry

Optical Transceivers (SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP/QSFP-DD/OSFP) (HDAFAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

WDM Line Systems (ROADM/OADM/Amplifiers) (HDAFADAA), Optoelectronic Receivers & Transceivers (Photodetectors/Optical Modules) (HDAHALAM), Active Optical Cables (AOC) & Optical Interconnects (HDAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Optical transmission systems
• DWDM network equipment
• Coherent optical modules
• Quantum key distribution
• Fiber optic infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Optical Modules and Components: Sale of optical transceivers including universal modules, coherent modules (100G-800G+), DWDM tunable modules, and compatible interfaces (QSFP-DD, OSFP, SFP28, etc.). Modules can be programmed for multi-vendor compatibility using SRD environment.
2. Transmission Systems (DWDM/xWDM): Complete DWDM and xWDM system solutions including passive components, active DWDM/OTN systems, and IP-over-DWDM architecture. Includes system design, components, and integration.
3. Professional Services: Transmission system design and planning, implementation and installation, 24/7 support and maintenance, equipment rental (try&buy), training and certification programs. Own training facilities for partner education.
4. Technical Consulting: Network infrastructure analysis, efficiency evaluation, problem identification, and solution recommendations. Free consultations offered as part of sales process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Salumanus distributes and develops optical transmission solutions including DWDM/xWDM systems, coherent optical modules (100G-800G), quantum key distribution (QKD), and IP-over-DWDM architectures. The company sells proprietary GBC Photonics branded optical modules and the SRD5 programming ecosystem for multi-vendor optical module configuration, alongside PacketLight and other partner transmission products. It provides end-to-end network design, installation, 24/7 support, training, and equipment rental services for telecom operators, data centers, integrators, ISPs, and public institutions.

Product overview

Salumanus is a Polish telecommunications solutions provider specializing in optical transmission networks for telecom operators, data centers, integrators, ISPs, and public institutions. The product portfolio centers on GBC Photonics branded optical modules (including coherent 100G-800G modules, universal transceivers, and the SRD programming ecosystem), combined with DWDM/xWDM transmission systems (passive and active), Layer 1 encryption solutions including quantum-resistant QKD technology, and IP-over-DWDM integration. The SRD5 Smart Recode Device enables Bluetooth-based smartphone programming of optical modules with a cloud-synced compatibility database. The company also offers the Salumanus Plus B2B platform for partner ordering and comprehensive services including network design, implementation, 24/7 support, equipment rental, and training. The portfolio is designed for network modernization, migration to 100G/400G/800G connections, and increasing transmission efficiency on existing fiber infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Salumanus Plus: B2B platform offering intuitive service, 24/7 ordering flexibility, technical support, and uninterrupted product availability
• GBC Photonics
• SRD (Smart Recode Device)
• SRD5

Products and services

• Universal Optical Transceiver Programmable optical transceivers compatible with multiple network hardware vendors, supporting DWDM tunable configurations and eliminating the need for large vendor-specific module inventories. For telecom operators, data centers, and ISPs running multi-vendor networks.
• SRD5 - Smart Recode Device 5 Battery-free optical module programmer with Bluetooth connectivity that allows engineers to program and reconfigure optical modules (OSFP, QSFP-DD, SFP-DD, SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP+/QSFP28) directly from iOS or Android smartphones via the SRD Go mobile application. For network engineers and system integrators managing multi-vendor optical infrastructure.
• Coherent Optical Modules (100G-800G Open ZR+) Coherent pluggable optical modules in QSFP28, QSFP-DD, and OSFP form factors (100G, 400G, 800G Open ZR+). The 100G QSFP28 operates under 5W for access networks; 400G/800G Open ZR+ modules operate under 22W. Support long-haul transmission up to 1000+ km and eliminate the need for separate transponder equipment. For telecom backbone, DCI, and aggregation networks.
• IP-over-DWDM Systems Integrated IP and DWDM transport architecture that eliminates the separate transponder layer. Reduces backbone CAPEX by up to 65%, data center floor space by 80%, and power consumption by 90% in the network core. For telecom operators and data centers migrating to 100G/400G/800G connections.
• Passive xWDM Systems CWDM and DWDM passive multiplexing systems that increase fiber bandwidth capacity without requiring active equipment. Provide backup routes for fail-safe network reliability. For telecom operators, ISPs, and enterprises extending metropolitan and regional networks.
• Active DWDM and OTN Systems Active DWDM and Optical Transport Network (OTN) equipment for high-capacity wavelength-based transmission with active signal management. For telecom operators and large enterprises deploying high-capacity backbone networks.
• Encryption and Transmission Monitoring (QKD) Layer 1 encryption solutions including Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) providing quantum-resistant security for fiber optic transmissions. Detects eavesdropping attempts before data is compromised. Supports DV-QKD, CV-QKD, and TF-QKD protocols and coexists with classical traffic via WDM multiplexing on existing fiber. For financial institutions, public sector, and organizations transmitting sensitive data.
• Alien Wavelength Solutions Technology and equipment packages that enable additional bandwidth on existing DWDM networks by plugging third-party muxponders, transponders, or encryption devices directly into DWDM multiplexers. Extends infrastructure life without full rip-and-replace. For telecom operators and ISPs with existing DWDM deployments.
• GBC Photonics S100 Network optimization device within the GBC Photonics SRD ecosystem that multiplies gigabit capacity while reducing CAPEX. For operators seeking fiber capacity optimization without new infrastructure investment.
• GBC Photonics QSFP28 100G SWDM4 Module Optical module enabling 10x bandwidth increase on existing multimode fiber infrastructure, allowing migration from 10G to 100G without replacing fiber or adding additional strands. For data centers and enterprises with multimode fiber plants.
• Salumanus Plus B2B Platform B2B platform offering 24/7 ordering, technical support from experienced engineers, product availability assurance, and convenient payment methods for registered partners and channel integrators.
• Network Design Services Comprehensive transmission system design services including detailed network environment analysis, solution efficiency evaluation, problem identification, and laboratory testing of planned networks in Salumanus's own fiber optic laboratory. For telecom operators, ISPs, data centers, and integrators planning new or upgraded optical networks.
• Implementation and Installation Services On-site installation, testing, and optimization services for optical transmission systems, delivered by Salumanus engineering teams across Poland and internationally.
• 24/7 Support and Maintenance Round-the-clock remote network monitoring and maintenance services ensuring optimal operation of deployed optical networks, with optional dedicated remote service and next-business-day SLA on module replacement.
• Equipment Rental (Try&Buy) Equipment rental and Try&Buy program allowing partners and customers to test optical modules and transmission systems before purchase, plus loaner equipment provision during customer hardware failures to maintain business continuity.
• Training and Consulting Technical training and consulting delivered through individual consultations and structured educational programs, leveraging Salumanus's own training facilities in Kraków. Includes proprietary research content and partner certification programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% reduction in DCI costs - client achieved 4.8 Tb/s between data centers for $22,000/month vs $133,000/month leasing fiber
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PacketLight Networks Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSalumanus is an authorized reseller of PacketLight products in Poland, with certifications enabling them to conduct training and provide technical support for PacketLight encryption solutions. Partnership includes mutual collaboration on optical network security deployments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ciena: Global leader in coherent optics, DWDM/OTN and network management. Competes with Salumanus across the same optical transport stack but offers a far deeper, vertically integrated portfolio.
• Nokia Optical Networks: Includes the former Infinera coherent optical portfolio. Large incumbent offering end-to-end optical transport overlapping with Salumanus' DWDM, OTN, and coherent module portfolio.
• Transition Networks: Offers networking equipment and media converters including optical transceivers, serving enterprise and carrier markets. Broader than Salumanus' optical specialization but overlapping on fiber connectivity products.
• ADTRAN / ADVA Optical Networking: European-rooted incumbent (now ADTRAN after merger) offering long-haul/shorthaul WDM, OTN and open line systems. Significantly broader portfolio and scale but overlapping technology and go-to-market in EMEA carriers and DCI.
• Cisco Optical Networking: Cisco's optical networking line (Routed Optical Networking, NCS platforms) overlaps with Salumanus' coherent modules and DWDM systems. As Cisco pushes own-optics, it is both a vendor Salumanus' universal modules interoperate with and a competitive force.

Others

• Coherent Corp: Component-level supplier of lasers, optical modules and transceivers used across the industry. Not a direct competitor for Salumanus' systems business, but supplies critical upstream components to the broader optical ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Smartoptics: Nordic-headquartered vendor of open line systems, DCI transceivers, and pluggable optics. Closely comparable to Salumanus' portfolio of DWDM/xWDM, coherent modules, and open optical networking solutions for data centers and operators, with similar 'open' multi-vendor philosophy.
• PacketLight Networks: Israeli optical transport vendor serving carriers and enterprises with DWDM, OTN, and Layer-1 encryption - a near-direct comparable for Salumanus' active DWDM/OTN systems; Salumanus is also an authorized reseller of PacketLight in Poland, evidencing tight product overlap.
• Ribbon Communications: Provides optical transport and IP networking solutions to operators and enterprises. Comparable in DWDM/OTN architecture and customer base (incumbent and challenger carriers), though substantially larger and broader.
• Flexoptix / FLEXOPTIX: European universal optical transceiver vendor with a programming platform for multi-vendor compatibility - directly paralleling Salumanus' GBC Photonics SRD environment and universal module offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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