What we do
20 years of expertise and innovation
Founded in 2005 in Leipzig, Germany, ipoque – a Rohde & Schwarz company – has grown from a university spin-off into a global leader in network analytics. As an agile software development company and part of Rohde & Schwarz, we combine the flexibility of an innovative tech company with the strength of an international group.
We are recognized worldwide for our future-proof deep packet inspection (DPI) and GTP correlation software. By embedding our technology into telecom, networking and cybersecurity solutions, we enable advanced application classification and subscriber awareness. Our expertise helps organizations gain clear visibility into network traffic, empowering them to analyze, optimize and secure their infrastructures.
For nearly two decades, we’ve been blending cutting-edge technology with a passion for innovation. Together with our customers and partners, we continue to shape the future of network intelligence — driven by a clear mission: to make networks safer and more efficient.
Facts and Figures ipoque
- History
2005 Established in Leipzig, Germany
2008 Award for the best DPI software
2011 Acquired by Rohde & Schwarz
2012 Market entry North America
2015 Market entry Asia
2018 New locations in Haiger and Berlin
2019 Research collaborations with several German universities (ongoing)
2021 Launch of VPP-native DPI engine R&S®vPACE
2022 Launch of encrypted traffic intelligence (ETI) technology
2023 MNT Pro project
2025 Launch of all-in-one solution for network analysis R&S®Probe Observer - Type of enterprise
100% subsidiary of the Rohde & Schwarz group: We are an independent, privately-owned company; our growth is generated from our own resources. We are economically very stable. We are able to focus on R&D and invest in research on next-generation technologies such as Big Data, AI and machine learning. - Employees
We grew to a team of more than 370 employees among them +240 in-house software developers with offices in Leipzig, Haiger and Berlin. (Jul 2025) - Offices worldwide
We can support you locally as Rohde & Schwarz is present in more than 70 countries. - Certified according to ISO 9001:2015
What you get at a glance
Deep technological knowledge
Since 2005, ipoque has been shaping the market with our technically advanced deep packet inspection (DPI) software. We have an in-house expert team of more than 200 software developers dedicated to keeping our DPI engines up to date and incorporating the latest technologies into all our products.
Quality "Made in Germany"
As a global vendor, we rely on the right people, technologies and processes to develop quality "Made-in-Germany". Our OEM software meets the highest quality standards and we put quality assurance at the center of all our efforts in creating the next best version of our software. We have perfected our QA with unrivalled testing capacity and unmatched speeds at which we update our classification portfolio. This, coupled with the rigor of our QA processes, is the reason why ipoque remains the partner of choice for our customers ensuring that our technology is always one step ahead of the game.
Excellent customer support
Buying from ipoque comes with tailor-made SLAs, a first-level service and support with an optional 24/7 availability staffed with in-house-trained service engineers, a dedicated proof of concept (PoC) process and on-site support engineers to guarantee customer satisfaction throughout the whole product lifecycle. Discover all details in our customer service & support brochure.
Broad market experience
Our broad experience and knowledge in diverse markets and regions worldwide enable our customers to hold their own very demanding and dynamic markets and remain one step ahead of their competitors.
Our commitment
Solutions for any scale, any use case
Macrotrends such as Big Data, AI and the emerging 5G technology are changing the market. To manage the burgeoning amounts of network data resulting from this trend, we provide customizable software solutions that deliver comprehensive visibility into network and subscriber activity. These solutions are based on state-of-the-art deep packet inspection technology, which is required to manage network traffic efficiently and ensure supreme connectivity and security in an ever-changing digital world. Modular concepts and custom-built software allow our customers to adapt existing solutions to the exploding number of communications standards.
Superior technology, excellent results
We are committed to our customers to integrate the newest technologies. Our solutions have no vendor lock-in and we deliver open APIs. This way, our technologies enable our customers to weather the challenges of digitalization.
Customer-oriented quality approach
Lasting customer satisfaction is our primary quality objective. We focus on building strong customer relationships, which result in products in line with the market's demands for features and quality. We offer extensive services – from on-site support engineering to software integration and customer training. This comprehensive portfolio enables us to carry through small as well as very large projects. Our global service network is designed to maintain both high availability and high accuracy in the long term in order to protect your investments.
About the Rohde & Schwarz group
Industry-leading technological expertise, makes the independent group a reliable partner for shaping the future of communications, information and security.
Rohde & Schwarz is striving for a safer and connected world with its Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity Divisions. For over 90 years, the global technology group has pushed technical boundaries with developments in cutting-edge technologies. The company's leading-edge products and solutions empower industrial, regulatory and government customers to attain technological and digital sovereignty. The privately owned, Munich based company can act independently, long-term and sustainably. Rohde & Schwarz generated a net revenue of EUR 2.93 billion in the 2023/2024 fiscal year (July to June). On June 30, 2024, Rohde & Schwarz had more than 14,400 employees worldwide.
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