CPQD
Centro de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento em Telecomunicações (CPQD) is a Brazil-based independent Research and Development (R&D) institute focused on telecommunications, information technology, and digital services for enterprises and public-sector entities.
- Applied R&D and engineering services in telecommunications networks, IT, and digital platforms for enterprises and government.
- Development and integration of software platforms and solutions for communications, customer experience, and digital services.
- Consulting, testing, and certification services for telecom and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructures, equipment, and services.
- Offerings in data analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for corporate and industry environments.
- Cybersecurity, digital identity, and trust services supporting secure communications and transactions.
More About CPQD
Centro de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento em Telecomunicações (CPQD) operates as an independent R&D and technology organization that serves telecom operators, enterprises, financial institutions, utilities, and public agencies in Brazil and other markets. Its work spans the conception, design, development, and deployment of solutions that connect network infrastructure with enterprise applications and digital services. CPQD positions its portfolio for use in large-scale, multi-tenant, and mission-oriented environments where interoperability with existing telecom and IT assets is a core requirement.
In networking and telecommunications, CPQD engages with architectures such as Software Defined Networking (SDN), network function virtualization (NFV), and IP/MPLS transport. Its activities include development and customization of network control software, support for open interfaces and protocols, and validation of multi-vendor environments. The organization adopts and promotes open standards when applicable, and participates in ecosystems that work with protocols such as OpenFlow in SDN contexts. This places CPQD within marketplace categories related to network automation, orchestration, and programmable networks.
Beyond connectivity, CPQD maintains solution lines in data analytics and AI (data analytics / AI platforms), IoT platforms (IoT / edge), and digital channels and customer experience (CX platforms). These offerings are used by enterprises and public-sector organizations to ingest, process, and analyze data from heterogeneous sources, including sensors, network elements, and transactional systems. Typical use cases include predictive and prescriptive analytics, operational monitoring, and support for intelligent decision workflows. Architectures often combine cloud-native components, APIs, and microservices with integration into legacy systems via standard integration frameworks.
CPQD also operates in cybersecurity and digital identity (security / Identity Access Management (IAM)), encompassing cryptographic technologies, digital certificates, and trust services designed to support secure communication, electronic signatures, and regulatory compliance scenarios. These services target sectors such as finance, government, and regulated industries that require auditable, standards-based security mechanisms. In addition, CPQD provides testing, quality assurance, and certification services (testing and certification) for telecom equipment, software, and services, leveraging testbeds and methodologies aligned with international standards to verify performance, interoperability, and regulatory adherence.
From a directory and categorization perspective, CPQD aligns with several enterprise IT and telecom domains: network automation and SDN/NFV; IoT and edge platforms; data analytics and AI; cybersecurity and identity; and testing, certification, and consulting services. Its role as an R&D-focused institution means many engagements combine applied research, prototype development, and subsequent transition to production-ready solutions in partnership with operators, enterprises, and public bodies. For technical stakeholders, CPQD is positioned as a partner for designing, validating, and implementing solutions that bridge telecom infrastructure, enterprise IT architectures, and sector-specific applications.