The story
Founded by Frédéric Artru in 1998.1
Private company
Odisei
Logo: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
French networking company1
Odisei S.A. was a French company based in Sophia-Antipolis, France that developed the first Internet protocol private branch exchange (IP-PBX) software solution hosted by carriers. It was founded by Frédéric Artru in 1998 based on his work at the Versit Consortium. Odisei was acquired by 8x8 in May 1999.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1998Founded1
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Odisei S.A. was a French company based in Sophia-Antipolis, France that developed the first Internet protocol private branch exchange (IP-PBX) software solution hosted by carriers. It was founded by Frédéric Artru in 1998 based on his work at the Versit Consortium. Odisei was acquired by 8x8 in May 1999. It is likely the highest return on investment on a time-basis for a French-based technology company (50 to 1 ROI for seed investors).2
Leadership
Who has led Odisei, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderFrédéric Artru1
Timeline
- 1998Founded Founded1
Links
Sources
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- 1WikidataOdisei on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaOdisei on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsOdisei logo by unknown, Public domain