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Steve and Dimitri Osler founded Wildix in 2005 in [[Italy]], shortly after Dimitri graduated from the [[University of Trento]] with a degree in [[information technology]]. Dimitri had studied the [[Asterisk (PBX)|Asterisk]] phone system during his time there but realised there were heavy limitations to the current batch of technologies available.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wildix.com/about-wildix/|title=About Wildix|publisher=Wildix |
Steve and Dimitri Osler founded Wildix in 2005 in [[Italy]], shortly after Dimitri graduated from the [[University of Trento]] with a degree in [[information technology]]. Dimitri had studied the [[Asterisk (PBX)|Asterisk]] phone system during his time there but realised there were heavy limitations to the current batch of technologies available.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wildix.com/about-wildix/|title=About Wildix|publisher=Wildix}}</ref> |
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In 2013, Wildix became the first company to fully integrate [[WebRTC]] into a unified communications platform<ref>{{cite web | url=https://insightssuccess.com/wildix-simplifying-the-companys-internal-external-communication-while-optimizing-productivity/|title=Wildix: Simplifying the Company’s Internal & External Communication while Optimizing Productivity|publisher=Insight Success}}</ref> and demonstrated the solution at the 2013 WebRTC Conference & Expo in Santa Chiara in [[California]]. |
In 2013, Wildix became the first company to fully integrate [[WebRTC]] into a unified communications platform<ref>{{cite web | url=https://insightssuccess.com/wildix-simplifying-the-companys-internal-external-communication-while-optimizing-productivity/|title=Wildix: Simplifying the Company’s Internal & External Communication while Optimizing Productivity|publisher=Insight Success}}</ref> and demonstrated the solution at the 2013 WebRTC Conference & Expo in Santa Chiara in [[California]]. |
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By 2017, Wildix had expanded its operations across Europe and North America, with offices in the UK<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.commsbusiness.co.uk/content/news/wildix-expands-global-presence-to-the-uk|title=Wildix Expands Global Presence to the U.K.|publisher=Comms Business}}</ref>, the [[United States]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Estonia]] and [[Ukraine]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channelfutures.com/unified-communications/wildix-lands-italian-government-contract-grows-in-north-america|title=Wildix Lands Italian Government Contract, Grows in North America|publisher=Channel Futures}}</ref> It also has an office in [[Switzerland]]. |
By 2017, Wildix had expanded its operations across Europe and North America, with offices in the UK<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.commsbusiness.co.uk/content/news/wildix-expands-global-presence-to-the-uk|title=Wildix Expands Global Presence to the U.K.|publisher=Comms Business}}</ref>, the [[United States]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Estonia]] and [[Ukraine]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channelfutures.com/unified-communications/wildix-lands-italian-government-contract-grows-in-north-america|title=Wildix Lands Italian Government Contract, Grows in North America|publisher=Channel Futures}}</ref> It also has an office in [[Switzerland]]. |
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In 2021, Wildix was positioned in the [[Gartner]] Magic Quadrant for unified communications as a service for the first time, along with other UCaaS brands such as [[Microsoft]], [[Cisco Webex]] and [[Zoom]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.uctoday.com/ |
In 2021, Wildix was positioned in the [[Gartner]] Magic Quadrant for unified communications as a service for the first time, along with other UCaaS brands such as [[Microsoft]], [[Cisco Webex]] and [[Zoom]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.uctoday.com/collaboration/gartner-ucaas-magic-quadrant-2021-revealed/|date=October 21, 2021|title=Gartner UCaaS Magic Quadrant 2021: Who Made it?|publisher=UC Today}}</ref>. It has also appeared in the 2022 and 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrants for UCaaS.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.uctoday.com/unified-communications/gartner-ucaas-magic-quadrant-2023-teams-keeps-its-crown/|date=December 5, 2023|title=Gartner UCaaS Magic Quadrant 2023: Teams Keeps Its Crown|publisher=UC Today}}</ref> |
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After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Wildix evacuated 80% of the staff from the Odessa office to other countries, notably to Trento, Italy. The company has also fundraised to collect clothing and children's toys to assist with the relocation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comms-dealer.com/breaking-news/wildix-evacuates-80-ukrainian-staff-amid-russian-invasion|date=March 7, 2022|title=Wildix evacuates 80% of Ukrainian staff amid Russian invasion|publisher=Comms Dealer}}</ref> |
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Wildix evacuated 80% of the staff from the Odessa office to other countries, notably to Trento, Italy. The company has also fundraised to collect clothing and children's toys to assist with the relocation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comms-dealer.com/breaking-news/wildix-evacuates-80-ukrainian-staff-amid-russian-invasion|date=March 7, 2022|title=Wildix evacuates 80% of Ukrainian staff amid Russian invasion|publisher=Comms Dealer}}</ref> |
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software Development Telecommunications |
| Founded | April 1, 2005 |
| Founder | Steve Osler, Dimitri Osler |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Steve Osler (Founder and CEO), Dimitri Osler (Founder and CTO |
| Products | Wildix Blue Ecosystem |
| Brands | x-hoppers, x-bees |
Number of employees | 300 (2023) |
| Website | wildix |
Wildix is a software development company that focuses on unified communications, which includes phone calls, video conferencing, live chat, web linking and integrations.
History
Steve and Dimitri Osler founded Wildix in 2005 in Italy, shortly after Dimitri graduated from the University of Trento with a degree in information technology. Dimitri had studied the Asterisk phone system during his time there but realised there were heavy limitations to the current batch of technologies available.[1]
In 2013, Wildix became the first company to fully integrate WebRTC into a unified communications platform[2] and demonstrated the solution at the 2013 WebRTC Conference & Expo in Santa Chiara in California.
By 2017, Wildix had expanded its operations across Europe and North America, with offices in the UK[3], the United States, France, Germany, Estonia and Ukraine.[4] It also has an office in Switzerland.
In 2021, Wildix was positioned in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for unified communications as a service for the first time, along with other UCaaS brands such as Microsoft, Cisco Webex and Zoom.[5]. It has also appeared in the 2022 and 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrants for UCaaS.[6]
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Wildix evacuated 80% of the staff from the Odessa office to other countries, notably to Trento, Italy. The company has also fundraised to collect clothing and children's toys to assist with the relocation.[7]
In December 2023, equity company Livonia Partners, based in Tallinn, Estonia, announced it had made a strategic investment in Wildix.[8]
Wildix Products
Wildix primarily focuses on unified communications software and hardware. Its core product is Wildix Collaboration[9], a tool that delivers voice, text and video chat, and it can be integrated with common business software. Accompanying this is Wizywebinar, a webinar solution.
In addition, Wildix produces x-hoppers, a retail tool that enhances communication internally and can be integrated with AI tools for theft detection, spillage and empty shelf alerts, and on-demand coaching.[10][11]
It also has x-bees, a sales-oriented communications tools with out-of-the-box integrations for customer relationship management software such as Salesforce and AI tools such as Gong.[12]
References
- ^ "About Wildix". Wildix.
- ^ "Wildix: Simplifying the Company's Internal & External Communication while Optimizing Productivity". Insight Success.
- ^ "Wildix Expands Global Presence to the U.K." Comms Business.
- ^ "Wildix Lands Italian Government Contract, Grows in North America". Channel Futures.
- ^ "Gartner UCaaS Magic Quadrant 2021: Who Made it?". UC Today. October 21, 2021.
- ^ "Gartner UCaaS Magic Quadrant 2023: Teams Keeps Its Crown". UC Today. December 5, 2023.
- ^ "Wildix evacuates 80% of Ukrainian staff amid Russian invasion". Comms Dealer. March 7, 2022.
- ^ "Livonia Partners announces strategic investment in leading UC&C technology provider Wildix". Livonia Partners. December 2023.
- ^ "Collaboration — UC&C platform for business communication". Wildix.
- ^ "X-hoppers Leaps Ahead and Wins Frost & Sullivan Award". MSP Today. January 12, 2024.
- ^ "x-hoppers debuts revolutionary AI-fueled retail communication solutions at NRF's big show". Wildix. January 17, 2024.
- ^ "Your Sales Communications Channel". Wildix.