Ekahau, established in 2000, is a leading provider of Wi-Fi network design and optimization tools. The company specializes in solutions that enable businesses to design, validate, optimize, and troubleshoot their wireless networks, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Company Overview
- Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, USA
- Global Presence: Offices worldwide, including an R&D and Product team in Helsinki, Finland
- Parent Company: Part of Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD)
Product Portfolio
Ekahau offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to address various aspects of Wi-Fi network management:
- Ekahau Connect Suite: A collection of tools for Wi-Fi design, validation, and troubleshooting.
- Ekahau Sidekick 2: A hardware device providing accurate Wi-Fi measurements and spectrum analysis.
- Ekahau Survey for iPhone & iPad: An application for conducting Wi-Fi site surveys using mobile devices.
- Ekahau Analyzer: A tool for network health validation and troubleshooting.
These products are utilized across various industries, including education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, and government sectors.
Financial Performance
As of October 2024, Ekahau's annual revenue was estimated between $15 million and $25 million. The company has experienced consistent growth, with a notable 40% year-over-year increase in 2017.
Market Position and Competitors
Ekahau holds a significant position in the network mapping sector, with a market share of approximately 38.83%, ranking it first in this category. Key competitors include ServiceNow Service Mapping, iBwave, and Symantec Network Access Control.
Clientele
The company's solutions are trusted by major global brands such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and L'Oréal. For instance, L'Oréal utilized Ekahau's tools to design a future-proofed 6 GHz Wi-Fi network across a one-million-square-foot warehouse, enhancing operational efficiency.
Recent Innovations
Ekahau continues to innovate, with recent product launches including:
- Ekahau AI Pro 11.7.1: An advanced Wi-Fi design software released in February 2025.
- Optimizer: A feature providing expert insights into wireless environments based on validation data, introduced in August 2023.
- Agatha: An AI support assistant launched in November 2022 to guide users through help documentation.
Industry Recognition
In 2017, Ekahau received Frost & Sullivan's Customer Value Leadership Award, acknowledging its commitment to delivering industry-best solutions for deploying and maintaining Wi-Fi networks.
