This year marks a definitive milestone for Inmanta: our 10th anniversary! Ten years ago, we were a PhD thesis with a bold idea, born from 10 years of research at KU Leuven. Today, we have grown into an international company trusted by telecom operators to simplify and accelerate network operations, while making networks and connectivity more robust and resilient
It has been a journey filled with challenges, breakthroughs, and—above all—incredible people who have made it all possible.
From innovation to technology leader
From our founding days, our mission has been clear: to deliver solutions that empower telecom operators and service providers to automate complex network infrastructures.
Our journey from a university spin-off to a trusted technology/orchestration/industry leader has been marked by significant commercial validation. A major turning point came in 2019 when
BICS selected Inmanta’s orchestrator for end-to-end network automation, enabling faster service delivery and more efficient operations.
Since then, Inmanta has expanded its presence, working with customers and partners such as Proximus Global, Telenet, Citymesh, Deutsche Telekom, FreedomFibre, and Enet. These collaborations have battle-tested our technology within mission-critical environments, proving that our intent-based approach can handle the most demanding requirements in the industry and across diverse domains.
Shaping the future of automation
We aren’t just meeting today’s demands; we are shaping the future of telecom with software that enables intelligent, autonomous networks.
Award-winning Innovation: We are proud to have received numerous recognitions such as
Gartner Cool Vendor, FutureNet World Orchestration Award, MEF NaaS Accelerator awards, and more.
Intent-based Leadership: Last year marked a pivotal moment for us with the launch of the inaugural Network Automation & Innovation Summit (NAIS) in Leuven. It brought together operators and partners to debate the "Holy Elephant" of AI and the path to true network autonomy. Following the outstanding engagement from the first edition, we are thrilled to announce that NA&IS will return for a second, larger edition this year.
Pre-registration is officially open
Celebrating the "Inmanta Spirit"
We waited until our annual teambuilding event to celebrate this achievement properly. As always, the team spent a week connecting, reflecting, and sharing knowledge—but this time, with a culinary twist.
The highlight adventure was a collaborative BBQ workshop at the Smokehouse by the BBQ Rangers. Employees traded code for coals, collaborating on cooking projects and exchanging techniques much like they do in the office. Between debates on the perfect steak temperature and surprise flavor combinations, it was a reminder of what makes Inmanta’s culture so special: curiosity, collaboration, and a genuine sense of fun.
Ten years ago, we started with a bold research idea; today, that idea powers global networks. While our code defines the product, our culture defines our success. This decade has been filled with complex technical challenges, but what stands out most is our team’s relentless curiosity and willingness to help one another. We are building technology that doesn’t just work—it matters, and this anniversary is a celebration of the people who make Inmanta what it is. — Stefan Walraven, CEO of Inmanta
Looking ahead: The next decade
Our first 10 years demonstrate a consistent pattern: developing cutting-edge technology that solves real-world operational challenges while driving the industry towards full autonomy. And as network automation moves from a ‘nice-to-have' to a strategic necessity, Inmanta remains at the forefront, turning complex infrastructure into a competitive advantage for our customers.
Innovation remains the heart of Inmanta. To kick off our next decade, we will soon be sharing details on our latest major product release. This ongoing evolution ensures that Inmanta remains a technology leader and a trusted partner for operators navigating the increasing complexity of modern networks.
So here’s to 10 years of growth, learning, and achievement. From all of us at Inmanta, thank you to our employees, partners, and customers for being part of this journey.
Stay tuned—the best is yet to come.