What MHT Technologies does

MHT Technologies is a private smart building company that designs and manufactures Power over Ethernet (PoE) hardware and software for enterprise, commercial, government, healthcare, education, hospitality, and residential customers. Founded in 2009 as MHT Lighting and rebranded in April 2023, the company is headquartered at 1961 Richmond Terrace in Staten Island, New York, where it runs ISO 9001:2015-certified onshore manufacturing for its MHT Lighting line of PoE and line voltage LED fixtures. The company also operates an Innovation Lab showroom at 241 W 37th Street, New York, and employs 51–100 people.

The company's core offering is the Inspextor platform, a PoE-based control and software stack built on the IEEE 802.3bt standard that converges low-voltage DC power and network control over a single Ethernet cable. Hardware products include the Node 90 dual-channel controller, the SuperNode eight-channel hospitality/controller, the new Core Node with IEEE 802.1x authentication and MQTT Secure communication, the PoE Smart Desk Kit, the patented 2-wire low-voltage battery backup, wall switches, emergency lighting nodes, splitters, and the rack-mounted Inspextor Server. The Inspextor software provides centralized monitoring, energy tracking, scene control, and an open API integrating with Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco Spaces, Mecho and Somfy shading, Nexgen environmental and vape detection sensors, LINAK and JIECANG desk controllers, and third-party BMS platforms; AI-driven automation is delivered through the aida platform of partner Building AI Solutions.

MHT generates revenue through the sale of PoE hardware and lighting fixtures, software bundled with deployments, and design/commissioning services delivered through a certified integration partner channel. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales (notably a Cisco Select Advisor relationship under which Cisco standardized on MHT's Core Node) with certified integrators such as Grahek Technology, Extreme Technologies, and Digital Building Solutions. The customer base spans more than a dozen named accounts including Cisco (NYC Penn 1, Atlanta), NYPD, the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Air National Guard facilities, the New World Preparatory Charter School (a flagship deployment of 1,081 PoE fixtures, 541 node drivers and 25 Cisco switches), and multiple multi-unit residential properties.

Name

MHT Technologies

Legal name

MHT Technologies, LLC

Website

https://mht-technologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MHT Technologies is a private smart building company that develops Power over Ethernet hardware and software, including the Inspextor platform, for enterprise, government, education, healthcare, hospitality, and residential customers, with manufacturing in Staten Island, New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation Systems

NAICS

Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Connectivity Infrastructure (Wired/Wireless, Gateways, Edge) (HSAPAPAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) (HSAPAPAA), Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)

Keywords

• Power over ethernet lighting
• Smart building automation
• PoE lighting controls
• Building automation systems
• Network-controlled lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PoE Hardware (Nodes, Controllers, Emergency Lighting, Accessories): Sale of Inspextor PoE hardware including Node 90, SuperNode, Core Node, PoE Splitter, Smart Desk Kit, emergency lighting products, wall switches, adapters, and servers. Hardware forms the physical PoE control layer sold through certified integrators and direct enterprise engagements.
2. Inspextor Software Platform: Inspextor smart building software platform providing centralized control, monitoring, reporting, and automation. Includes dashboard, mobile app, scene creation, policy configuration, and API-based integrations. Sold as part of the integrated smart building solution alongside hardware.
3. MHT Lighting Fixtures: Sale of PoE and line voltage LED lighting fixtures manufactured at the Staten Island facility, including indoor, outdoor, back of house, decorative, and standard functional fixtures under the MHT Lighting brand.
4. Design, Deployment & Professional Services: Certified integration partners and MHT direct teams provide system design, commissioning, deployment, and ongoing support services for Inspextor installations. The ADA software platform supports commissioning workflows including pull schedules, auto-discovery, and zone configuration.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

MHT Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells a unified Power over Ethernet (PoE) smart building ecosystem consisting of the Inspextor hardware node family (Node 90, SuperNode, Core Node) and the Inspextor software platform for centralized control, monitoring, and automation of lighting, motorized shading, occupancy sensing, environmental monitoring, and connected workspace devices. The company also sells the MHT Lighting line of PoE and line voltage LED fixtures manufactured in Staten Island, NY, and integrates with the aida AI building management software platform.

Product overview

MHT Technologies offers a unified smart building platform combining PoE hardware (Inspextor node families: Node 90, SuperNode, Core Node) with Inspextor software for lighting controls, monitoring, and automation. The platform is complemented by the MHT Lighting sub-brand for PoE and line voltage fixtures, the PoE Desk for connected workstations, and integrates with aida™ AI software from Building AI Solutions. Hardware components include nodes, smart desk interfaces, battery backups, wall switches, servers, and adapters. The architecture uses IEEE 802.3bt PoE technology as the backbone, with integration partnerships spanning Cisco Spaces, Mecho, Somfy, Nexgen Sensors, LINAK, JIECANG, and various BMS platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inspextor: MHT's PoE smart building hardware and software platform that connects devices and systems for centralized building automation, energy monitoring, and occupancy management.

Products and services

• Inspextor Platform Inspextor is MHT's flagship smart building software platform that provides integrated system-wide programmable control, monitoring, reporting, energy tracking, and automation for PoE-powered lighting, shading, sensors, and connected devices. Includes a dashboard, iOS and Android mobile applications, an open API for brand-agnostic integrations, scene creation, occupancy-based automation, color tuning, and real-time environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity, brightness, occupancy). Supports MQTT Secure communication and IEEE 802.1x network authentication on Core Node and is targeted at facility managers, building owners, and certified integrators.
• Inspextor Node 90 The primary Inspextor PoE control node for standard commercial lighting applications, supporting up to 90W input power (72W max design) across two independently controlled channels (up to 60W each). Supports tunable white and 0-10V dimming control, occupancy sensors, shade motors, and smart desk integrations, and is targeted at commercial lighting installations through MHT's certified integrator channel.
• Inspextor SuperNode Advanced PoE control node with eight individually controlled output channels arranged in two banks of four, supporting constant current LEDs and constant voltage RGBW fixtures simultaneously, dual-channel color fixture tuning, up to 8 programmable inputs, and PoE and external DC power input. Designed for hospitality and other venues requiring granular fixture-by-fixture control.
• Inspextor Core Node Enterprise-grade Inspextor PoE node with IEEE 802.1x network authentication and MQTT Secure communication for IT-compliant network integration in high-security enterprise offices. Features half-volt voltage resolution from 12V to 48V, constant power output capping, full 80W single-channel delivery, and a compact 7.74" x 1.81" x 1" form factor.
• PoE Smart Desk Kit PoE-powered height-adjustable workstation integrating dual nodes that share power and boost output from approximately 71W to 120W, powering monitors, docking stations, and laptops through the same PoE infrastructure as lighting. Communicates with LINAK and JIECANG desk controllers for real-time occupancy, temperature, humidity, and pressure monitoring in connected workspaces.
• PoE Splitter Box One-input to four-output PoE splitter that enables multiple fixtures to be powered from a single switch port, maximizing the utilization of PoE switch output across Inspextor-compatible commercial lighting deployments.
• Advanced Wall Switch PoE wall switch available in 4-button (On, Cancel, Up, Down) and 7-button (adds three scene buttons) models, easily installed into a standard gang box, communicating directly with Inspextor nodes over the PoE network for room-level scene and dimming control.
• Inspextor Server Rack-mounted server that provides the software backbone to fully control the Inspextor system across the building, hosting the centralized platform for facility managers and integrators.
• MHTi-EM100 Battery Backup Patented 2-wire low-voltage battery backup that sits inside PoE fixtures, providing UL 924-tested emergency illumination for minimum 90 minutes at 25% power during power outages via internal battery, designed for integration into the Inspextor ecosystem.
• MHTi-EM-EXT Emergency Lighting Interface UL 924-compliant compact Class 2 lighting control device that integrates emergency line voltage fixtures with the 0-10V dimming control output of MHT's Inspextor Nodes, with 40-60VDC input, up to 50W output during normal operation, 0.5W standby draw, and a -20C to 50C operating range.
• NODE - ELS Emergency Light Switch PoE node with low voltage emergency lighting and AC redundancy, built to UL924 standard with added AC input for use in Inspextor-enabled buildings requiring emergency lighting backup.
• Smart Desk Interface Interface module that provides real-time occupancy, temperature, humidity, and pressure monitoring for sit-stand desks, communicating with LINAK and JIECANG desk controllers and feeding data into the Inspextor platform for connected workspace analytics.
• RJ45 Adapters RJ45 male and female adapters in 2-wire and 3-wire configurations for connecting standard LED fixtures or sensors into the Inspextor PoE platform.
• MHT Lighting Fixtures PoE and line voltage LED light fixtures including indoor, outdoor, back of house, decorative, and standard functional fixture types, manufactured at MHT's Staten Island, New York facility under the MHT Lighting sub-brand and sold through certified integrators for commercial, residential, and outdoor applications.
• PoE Desk Next Gen 2-cable height-adjustable workstation powered and controlled through PoE infrastructure, integrating occupancy and environmental monitoring for connected workplace deployments across commercial offices and enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% reduction in lighting energy usage compared to traditional lighting systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• MechoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025MHT Technologies and Mecho announced an expansion of their partnership in December 2025 to standardize all Mecho motorized shades with MHT's Inspextor hardware, creating a fully integrated lighting and shading ecosystem. The integration allows shades to adjust automatically based on real-time conditions, improving energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Mecho is identified as a founding member of the PoE Consortium alongside MHT.
• Somfy SystemsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MHT Technologies and Somfy formed a partnership in January 2025 to integrate AI-driven automation and motorized shading systems, enabling smart shading to respond dynamically to real-time building conditions. This partnership positions MHT within the AI-driven shading automation market segment and is cited in the Smart Solar Tracking Window Shade Market Report 2026 as a notable development in the sector.
• PoE ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2022MHT Lighting (now MHT Technologies) is a founding member of the PoE Consortium, an industry organization formed in September 2022 to educate stakeholders on the sustainable benefits of PoE over traditional high-voltage electrical infrastructure. Other founding members include Igor, GENISYS PoE, Mecho, Platformatics, PoE Texas, and Sinclair Digital Services. The consortium provides an online hub of resources including explainer articles, project calculators, case studies, and training courses for installers and integrators.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationMHT Technologies is a Cisco Select Advisor partner and Cisco engineering alliance partner. MHT's Inspextor platform integrates with Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches (UPOE+ delivering up to 90W per port) as the network backbone, and with Cisco Spaces analytics platform for occupancy, space utilization, and environmental monitoring. Cisco has standardized on MHT's Core Node for their own office deployments. Joint deployments include Cisco's NYC PENN1 and Atlanta Collaboration Centers.
• Nexgen SensorscoreTechnology or IntegrationMHT Technologies partnered with Nexgen Sensors to integrate cutting-edge environmental sensors (NS310 Indoor Air Quality Monitor) into the Inspextor ecosystem. Nexgen sensors monitor temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide levels, and particle pollution, with data flowing into Cisco Spaces for real-time building management. CEO Akram Khalis stated the integration creates seamless data pathways delivering real-time insights and optimized building performance.
• Grahek TechnologyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGrahek Technology (Rapid City, South Dakota) is an established IT integrator and certified MHT Technologies partner, having completed MHT's advanced certification training program. The company brings network management and PoE infrastructure expertise to MHT's certified integrator channel.
• Extreme Technologies LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExtreme Technologies LLC (New Jersey) is an established IT integrator and certified MHT Technologies partner, having completed MHT's advanced certification training. The firm already lists PoE LED lighting as a core practice area and brings IT-first thinking to complex smart building deployments.
• Digital Building Solutions (DBS)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital Building Solutions (DBS) is identified as the team that designs and deploys integrated smart shading systems combining Mecho hardware, MHT's Inspextor platform, aida software, and Cisco network infrastructure.
• Building AI Solutions (aida)coreTechnology or IntegrationBuilding AI Solutions develops the aida AI-powered building management software platform that operates on MHT Technologies' Inspextor infrastructure. aida processes data from across the building network and translates it into coordinated, AI-driven automation and optimization decisions. The partnership enables predictive intelligence and adaptive controls that evolve with future building needs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Acuity Brands: Leading North American lighting and building solutions company (nLight, Distech, Aria) competing with MHT across connected lighting, controls, and integrated building automation for commercial and education customers.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Major BMS incumbent offering building automation, lighting controls, and energy management across commercial real estate. Overlaps with MHT's BAS/BMS integration value proposition and competes in healthcare, education, and government deployments.
• Legrand: Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, including wiring devices (Legrand/ Pass & Seymour, Wattstopper) and Vantage lighting controls. Competes in adjacent categories (wiring devices, lighting controls) that overlap with MHT's PoE-based solutions.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader offering connected LED fixtures, controls, and Interact office/IoT platform. Competes broadly with MHT in smart commercial lighting and building automation, with much larger scale, channel reach, and R&D budget.
• Cisco (Smart Building / IoT): Cisco provides the Catalyst switching backbone (UPOE+, 90W ports), Cisco Spaces analytics, and partner ecosystem in which MHT's Inspextor sits. Also a partner and customer of MHT; represents both the channel and the most credible potential competitor for full-stack PoE building control.

Direct peers

• Platformatics: PoE-based smart building platform provider and PoE Consortium founding member. Competes in the same PoE lighting controls and building automation niche with similar partner-channel GTM and integration-focused positioning.
• Sinclair Digital Services: PoE Consortium founding member and digital building services provider delivering PoE lighting and low-voltage infrastructure. Overlaps with MHT in commercial building PoE deployments and certified integrator channel strategy.
• PoE Texas: Manufacturer and integrator of Power over Ethernet lighting, injectors, switches, and controls. Co-founding member of the PoE Consortium with overlapping product line in PoE-powered fixtures and node controllers targeting commercial and industrial deployments.
• GENISYS PoE: PoE smart building platform vendor and fellow PoE Consortium founding member. Competes head-to-head with MHT's Inspextor for the same enterprise lighting-control and building automation projects with comparable low-voltage Ethernet-based architectures.
• Igor (NexLighting): PoE lighting controls company and co-founding member of the PoE Consortium alongside MHT. Directly competes in the same PoE node + smart building control category serving enterprise and education customers with overlapping integration ecosystems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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