Aptilo Wins Cablefax Tech Award for Best in IoT

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STOCKHOLM – June 13, 2019 – Aptilo Networks has won the 2019 Cablefax CFX Tech Awards in the IoT Product or Service category, for Aptilo Zero-touch Wi-Fi IoT Connectivity™.

Aptilo SMP™ Consent & Personal Data Management Solution received the only honorable mention in the Wireless-Wi-Fi Solution category.

Aptilo Zero-touch Wi-Fi IoT Connectivity creates mass-market availability of Wi-Fi-based IoT devices by breaking down existing barriers of connecting IoT devices to Wi-Fi. Typically, onboarding of IoT devices to Wi-Fi networks is extremely difficult. Existing Wi-Fi connectivity solutions all require some kind of manual action when the device is switched on for the first time. Furthermore, this process needs to be repeated every time the security key for the Wi-Fi network is changed.

Aptilo designed a service that works in concert with Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT core, that enables the IoT device to automatically and securely connect to the Wi-Fi network when it is switched on for the first time and every time thereafter. Aptilo Zero-touch Wi-Fi IoT Connectivity uses device certificates that already exist in AWS IoT Core to verify the device. It also leverages Hotspot 2.0 and the Wi-Fi Alliance’s Passpoint, while also supporting legacy Wi-Fi equipment and devices.

“IoT and Wi-Fi represent two significant growth opportunities for cable operators. Aptilo has cracked the code for IoT, with our Zero-touch Wi-Fi IoT Connectivity solution that opens the floodgates for enabling Wi-Fi connectivity to IoT devices. This is the second year in a row that Aptilo innovation has been recognized by Cablefax. Our team is proud to be honored once again,” said Paul Mikkelsen, CEO, Aptilo Networks.

The Aptilo SMP consent & personal data management solution is fully compliant with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Businesses can implement targeted marketing campaigns to engage users while protecting their privacy with self-service functions for handling their own personal data and consents.

About Aptilo Networks
Aptilo Networks is a leading provider of carrier-class systems to manage data services with advanced functions for authentication, policy control and charging. Aptilo Service Management Platform™ (SMP) has become synonymous with Wi-Fi service management and Wi-Fi offload in large-scale deployments with 100+ operators in more than 75 countries, and is a critical component of Wi-Fi calling and IoT. For more information visit www.aptilo.com.

 

Media Contact:
Hillary Call
Aptilo Networks AB
P: +1 917-414-9262
[email protected]

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Swisscom goes all-in with Aptilo Wi-Fi Service Management

Swisscom Goes All-In With Aptilo Wi-Fi Service Management

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STOCKHOLM – May 9, 2019 – Aptilo Networks and Swisscom have worked in close partnership since 2013, when Aptilo replaced a few key components in Swisscom’s Wi-Fi Core system. Now Swisscom has gone “all-in” with Aptilo. Swisscom will replace three Wi-Fi Core system vendors of its Public Wi-Fi Service (PWLAN) and instead use all the rich functionality in the Aptilo Service Management Platform™ (SMP).

With the Aptilo SMP as a base, Swisscom continues to develop their advanced in-house subsystems for operator-managed guest Wi-Fi, targeting business customers in Switzerland.

The security will be further enhanced by supporting Apple’s new IMSI encryption. The IMSI is a number that uniquely identifies every user of a cellular network. It is used for automatic authentication with a secure Wi-Fi network (802.1x) using the credentials on the SIM card. The IMSI can also be used to track device movement. IMSI encryption is therefore critical to protect user privacy.

Aptilo SMP will also fully migrate into Swisscom’s virtualized environment contributing to the goal of a 33% reduction of logical nodes. At the same time Swisscom will immediately get 50% added Wi-Fi Core capacity and a flexible system easily adapted to future needs.

“Aptilo has deserved our trust after six years of flawless operation of some of our most important Public Wi-Fi Core functions,” said Nadim Ganam, Product Manager Public WLAN, Swisscom. “Merging all Public Wi-Fi Core functions to Aptilo SMP will reduce risk, increase our operational efficiency and save costs. We will also get a more rapid growth in new functionality and innovations as we share the same software with many other leading operators.”

“In 2013 we replaced some vital functions in Swisscom’s Wi-Fi Core with surgical precision and minimal disruption of the existing service,” said Aleksandar Mitov, Director of Sales Europe, Aptilo Networks. “I am incredibly proud that an award-winning Wi-Fi service provider that provides services to millions of end users per month, has entrusted Aptilo to be a foundation for their Wi-Fi core platform.”

About Aptilo Networks
Aptilo Networks is a leading provider of carrier-class systems to manage data services with advanced functions for authentication, policy control and charging. Aptilo Service Management Platform™ (SMP) has become synonymous with Wi-Fi service management and Wi-Fi offload in large-scale deployments with 100+ operators in more than 75 countries, and is a critical component of Wi-Fi calling and IoT. For more information visit www.aptilo.com.

 

Media Contact:
Hillary Call
Aptilo Networks AB
P: +1 917-414-9262
[email protected]

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Aptilo IoT and Consent solutions named finalists in the CFX Tech Awards

Aptilo Finalist for Two Cablefax Awards

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STOCKHOLM – April 18, 2019 – Aptilo Networks has been named a finalist for two of the CFX Tech Awards (Cablefax). Aptilo Zero-touch Wi-Fi IoT Connectivity™, has been shortlisted in the IoT Product or Service category. Aptilo SMP™ Consent & Personal Data Management solution, has been shortlisted in the Wireless/WiFi Solution category.

Aptilo Zero-touch Wi-Fi IoT Connectivity™

Aptilo Zero-touch Wi-Fi IoT Connectivity addresses an area which has prevented innovations using Wi-Fi for connectivity of IoT devices from taking off. Typically, onboarding of Wi-Fi IoT devices is difficult. Existing Wi-Fi connectivity solutions all require some kind of manual action when the device is switched on for the first time.

Aptilo’s solution facilitates automatic and secure onboarding of IoT devices to Wi-Fi networks by utilizing certificates already existing in the device and standard Hotspot 2.0 functionality. This will create a mass-market availability of Wi-Fi based IoT devices.

Aptilo SMP™ Consent & Personal Data Management solution

The Aptilo SMP consent & personal data management solution with its privacy-protected marketing features is fully compliant with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Businesses can engage users while protecting their privacy with functions for handling personal data and smart consent pop-ups. Only the relevant consents with terms for the access method used are dynamically shown. By separating consents from portal designs, administrators can manage user consents over time and update texts without disruptive changes to the portal.

While GDPR is implemented in Europe, the need for Wi-Fi solutions that meet strict privacy and personal data management requirements is fast becoming global.

About Aptilo Networks
Aptilo Networks is a leading provider of carrier-class systems to manage data services with advanced functions for authentication, policy control and charging. Aptilo Service Management Platform™ (SMP) has become synonymous with Wi-Fi service management and Wi-Fi offload in large-scale deployments with 100+ operators in more than 75 countries, and is a critical component of Wi-Fi calling and IoT. For more information visit www.aptilo.com.

Media Contact:
Hillary Call
Aptilo Networks AB
P: +1 917-414-9262
[email protected]

Winner Best WiFi Service Provider together with Swisscom Wi-Fi Now

Aptilo Wins “Best Wi-Fi” for Swisscom Cloud and New Privacy Solutions

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STOCKHOLM – November 12, 2018 – Aptilo Networks has together with Swisscom been recognized as winner of the Wi-Fi NOW Awards in the “Best Wi-Fi Service Provider” category. The Aptilo Service Management Platform™ (SMP) was also winner of the “Best Service Provider Wi-Fi solution” category for its new Consent and Personal Data Management Solution.

Swisscom is using Aptilo Service Management Platform™ (SMP) and some in-house subsystems to deliver operator-managed guest Wi-Fi to their business customers in a large-scale cloud-based public Wi-Fi service in Switzerland. The solution helps Swisscom successfully compete with the many cloud services on the market, and creates opportunities for Swisscom to monetize the Wi-Fi service.

Swisscom’s Wi-Fi boasts 5,000 hotspots with 70,000 Wi-Fi access points. Currently, 2.8 million unique users consume 1,500 TB of data every month.

“Aptilo SMP is an important part of our Wi-Fi service and its potential brings us to the next level of carrier Wi-Fi evolution,” said Hanspeter Stofer, ICT Architect, Swisscom. “When selecting a partner, Aptilo was the obvious choice for proven solutions and a team that’s as committed to our success as we are.”

Aptilo SMP’s Consent and Personal Data Management Solution allows customers to bring their guest Wi-Fi offerings into compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). While GDPR is implemented in Europe, the need for Wi-Fi solutions that meet strict privacy and personal data management requirements is becoming global.

Aptilo’s Zero-touch Connectivity solution for Wi-Fi IoT Devices also won a Wi-Fi NOW Award, for Best Wi-Fi Internet of Things (IoT) Product. It opens up a mass-market for Wi-Fi-based IoT with its automatic and secure onboarding of devices.

“Since 2001, Aptilo has helped service providers and enterprises stay one-step ahead of the competition. We are proud to have our innovative solutions recognized by three Wi-Fi NOW awards,” said Paul Mikkelsen, CEO, Aptilo Networks.

About Aptilo Networks

Aptilo Networks is a leading provider of carrier-class systems to manage data services with advanced functions for authentication, policy control and charging. Aptilo Service Management Platform™ (SMP) has become synonymous with Wi-Fi service management and Wi-Fi offload in large-scale deployments with 100+ operators in more than 75 countries, and is a critical component of Wi-Fi calling and IoT. For more information visit www.aptilo.com.

 

Media Contact:
Hillary Call
Aptilo Networks AB
P: +1 917-414-9262
[email protected]

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Aptilo Guest Wi-Fi Cloud Shortlisted for WBA Industry Awards

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STOCKHOLM – October 23, 2018 – Aptilo Networks has been named a finalist for the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) Industry Awards. Aptilo Guest Wi-Fi Cloud: B2B Guest Wi-Fi with GDPR privacy-protected marketing solutions, has been shortlisted for the Best Business Wireless Service Innovation Award.

Managed guest Wi-Fi is an operator’s best strategic B2B asset. However, launching managed guest Wi-Fi services can be daunting. Aptilo Guest Wi-Fi Cloud™ (GWC) creates rapid time-to-revenue by enabling Aptilo’s award-winning Aptilo SMP Venue Wi-Fi Manager™ (VWM) from the cloud.

Marketing features in Aptilo GWC are fully compliant with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), helping businesses engage users while protecting privacy with functions for handling personal data and smart consent pop-ups. Only the relevant consents with terms for the access method used are dynamically shown. By separating consents from portal designs, administrators can manage user consents over time and update texts without disruptive changes to the portal.

While GDPR is implemented in Europe, the need for Wi-Fi solutions that meet strict privacy and personal data management requirements is fast becoming global.

With its unique un-cloud option and reseller-friendly architecture, operators can start testing the waters of B2B guest Wi-Fi services using Aptilo GWC and then later seamlessly migrate to their own operation with Aptilo SMP VWM if they so desire.

See a short animated video about Aptilo SMP VWM https://youtu.be/UsfNKRPtnxA.

About Aptilo Networks
Aptilo Networks is a leading provider of carrier-class systems to manage data services with advanced functions for authentication, policy control and charging. Aptilo Service Management Platform™ (SMP) has become synonymous with Wi-Fi service management and Wi-Fi offload in large-scale deployments with 100+ operators in more than 75 countries, and is a critical component of Wi-Fi calling and IoT. For more information visit www.aptilo.com.

Media Contact:
Hillary Call
Aptilo Networks AB
P: +1 917-414-9262
[email protected]