Latence Technologies

Latence Technologies, established in Montreal, Canada, in 2020, offers a specialized analytics solution for modern cellular networks with a distinct focus on 5G ultra-low latency connectivity. The company was co-founded by CEO Benoit Gendron, a former senior executive and sales director at Ericsson with over 25 years of experience in the telecom sector, and CRO Emmanuel Audousset, who brings over 30 years of sales, marketing, and leadership experience from roles at Orange and as a co-founder of Astellia, which was later acquired by EXFO. Their extensive backgrounds in mobile networks, cloud solutions, and telecom sales directly address the critical need for precise latency measurement and reliability in applications like autonomous vehicles, industrial robotics, and logistics.

The core of the business is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that provides active, real-time monitoring and analytics for public and private 4G/LTE and 5G networks. LatenceTech's software agents are deployed within a client's network—on devices, modems, or equipment—to generate and emulate connectivity characteristics, continuously measuring latency and reliability. This data is fed into an analytics platform, available as a cloud-based or on-premises solution, which utilizes AI and machine learning. The system can detect network anomalies within milliseconds, predict future latency issues, and perform root-cause analysis to help clients maintain service quality. Revenue is generated through this subscription-based service.

The company serves a diverse client base, including mobile operators, telecom vendors, and industries such as mining, logistics, defense, and media. LatenceTech has developed a flexible solution that can be tailored to specific use cases, from ensuring robust connectivity for critical industrial operations to helping teams test new innovations in a lab setting. A key partnership with Orange led to the co-development of a software probe incorporating Orange's patented LIFBE technology, which measures network throughput more efficiently, reducing bandwidth and energy consumption. The company has participated in several accelerator programs, including Google for Startups, Centech, and MobilityXlab in Sweden, validating its technology through trials and proofs-of-concept with major industry players like Ericsson.

Keywords: network analytics, 5G monitoring, latency measurement, SaaS, telecom, AI analytics, service assurance, private networks, real-time monitoring, connectivity