AePONA provided the software engine that powers the “Network as a Service” (NaaS) business model for mobile operators.

Icera
Icera was a semiconductor innovator whose software-defined modems powered next-generation mobile devices and helped redefine wireless performance. It was acquired by NVIDIA in 2011.
About
Icera was a fabless semiconductor company specialising in high-performance wireless modem technology for next-generation mobile devices. Renowned for its innovative baseband processor and advanced multimode modem solutions, the company enabled handset and device manufacturers to deliver differentiated, low-power, and cost-effective cellular products with enhanced speed and flexibility.
By pioneering software-defined modem platforms, Icera offered a unique level of adaptability in a rapidly evolving wireless market—consistently meeting and exceeding the technical demands of the world’s leading mobile manufacturers. Its technology played a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of wireless connectivity across smartphones, tablets, and other mobile broadband devices.
In May 2011, Icera was acquired by NVIDIA, which integrated its modem and RF capabilities to enhance mobile computing and wireless communications.
