Peraton Labs
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Communications and information research and engineering |
| Predecessor | Applied Communication Sciences |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Basking Ridge, New Jersey , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Parent | Peraton |
Peraton Labs, previously known as "Applied Communication Sciences," is a U.S.-based firm specializing in communications and information research and engineering. Initially established as the research and development division of Telcordia Technologies, it was incorporated into Vencore, Inc in 2013, operating under the name Vencore Labs until 2018. Subsequently, it merged with Perspecta Inc., and most recently became part of Peraton. The company's main headquarters is located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, with additional laboratory facilities situated in Red Bank, NJ, and Silver Spring, MD.
History
The origins of the company date back to Bell Labs and the 1984 AT&T breakup, progressing through Bellcore and Telcordia where it served as their Applied Research division.
Business focus
Peraton Labs concentrates on addressing intricate challenges in information and communications technology. Its areas of expertise include cybersecurity, data analytics, wireless and mobility solutions, advanced software development techniques, network management, information assurance, optical networking, application engineering and integration, as well as smart grid systems.
Throughout its evolution—including the period under Telcordia—the researchers at Peraton Labs have contributed to over 2,000 patents spanning critical technologies such as ADSL, ATM/SONET, AIN, optical networking/WDM, wireless communications (3G/4G cellular), and security.
The organization plays an active role in shaping industry standards by participating in numerous professional bodies including IEEE, ATIS, TIA, 3GPP, ETSI, OIF, Open Mobile Alliance, Open Geospatial Consortium, Small Cells Forum, ZigBee Alliance, among others.
Corporate ownership and structure
Peraton Labs (formerly Applied Communication Sciences) operates as a fully owned subsidiary of Peraton, a systems engineering and integration company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.