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KIO IT Services
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kio.tech
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Private
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2002
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KIO IT Services, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Mexico City, is a privately held Mexican enterprise IT services provider delivering a multi-product portfolio spanning managed cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, AI and automation, application management, and network services. The company is recognized by Garret as #1 in Mexico for infrastructure and managed services and serves 3,000+ large organizations across financial services, manufacturing, government, healthcare, fintech, and nonprofit verticals. Its core technology stack includes proprietary platforms Prophecy (AIOps/BAM monitoring), Automattica (RPA and hyperautomation), SincronIA (SAT tax reconciliation), and The ROCK (AI-integrated SOC), underpinned by 35+ international certifications including ISO 27001, 27701, 37001, 9001, 20000-1, 14001, 29110, and PCI DSS.

KIO generates revenue primarily through recurring managed services contracts, cloud subscriptions (KIO Cloud IaaS built on VMware, Oracle PCA, and IBM Power), professional services for cloud migration and digital transformation, and subscription-based AI products. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales led by VPs Comercial (Maghandi Suárez and Rommel de la Cruz) targeting large Mexican organizations, supplemented by a content and partner-led demand engine across Bibliotech, The Tech Hub, and the Tecnófagos podcast. The company holds formal Microsoft Solution Partner and AWS Select Tier Service status and maintains direct cloud interconnects to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Huawei Cloud, IBM Cloud, Oracle, and Salesforce via Megaport, positioning KIO as a multi-cloud aggregator. Operating scale includes 60+ PB of managed storage, 1,400+ managed databases, 800 virtualization nodes, 2,200+ endpoints under SOC protection, 1,000+ engineers, and 130+ cybersecurity specialists, with subsidiary KIO Data Centers operating the QRO2 facility at nearly 19 MW of capacity in Querétaro following its December 2025 inauguration. Leadership is led by founder and Executive Chairman Sergio Rosengaus, CEO Bruno Juanes, and CFO Javier Reyes alongside functional directors across legal, operations, human capital, IT and customer services, and marketing.

Short descriptiontext

KIO IT Services is a Mexico City-based enterprise IT services provider delivering managed cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, AI-powered monitoring and automation, application management, and network services to 3,000+ large organizations across financial, manufacturing, government, and healthcare sectors, supported by owned data center infrastructure in Querétaro.

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Operating
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1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersMexico City, Mexico
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Mexico City
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Mexico
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Latin America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
managed cybersecurity services, hybrid cloud infrastructure, application managed services, network connectivity services, data center services
Industry5 codes
1Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC)
CodeHDABANAAPrimaryYes
2Systems Integration & Implementation Services
CodeBPAEAAABPrimaryNo
3IT Service Management (ITSM) Platforms
CodeHDAEALAAPrimaryNo
4IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) Platforms
CodeHDAEALAKPrimaryNo
5ITIL/ITSM Process Consulting & Implementation
CodeBPAEAJABPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Computer Facilities Management Services541513
  • Computer Systems Design and Related Services54151
  • Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services5182
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.7370
  • Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design7373
Product category
Managed IT Services
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model6 records
1Managed Cybersecurity Services
TypeManaged Services
Description

Ongoing managed security services including 24/7 SOC monitoring, threat detection and response, managed detection and response (MDR), and exposure management.

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2Cloud Services
TypeManaged Services
Description

Hybrid cloud solutions including IaaS, cloud migration, cloud managed services, disaster recovery, and cloud connection services for enterprises in Mexico.

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3AI & Autonomy Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

AI-powered solutions including Prophecy monitoring, Automattica RPA automation, and SincronIA tax reconciliation, typically sold as subscriptions or per-project engagements.

kio.tech
4Application & Managed Services
TypeManaged Services
Description

Managed operating systems, databases, backup, storage, hypervisor, middleware, and network services. End-to-end management of business-critical applications including ERP, CRM, and BI systems.

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5Network Services
TypeManaged Services
Description

Network connectivity services including dedicated internet access, DCI, cloud connectivity, SD-WAN, DNS management, and Network as a Service with speeds from 1-10 Gbps.

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6Professional Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Consulting, implementation, and professional services for digital transformation projects, cloud migration, and technology deployment.

kio.tech
Marketing channels8 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 4 records shown
1Prophecy
Description

AI-powered solution for proactive monitoring and incident prevention, utilizing machine learning and advanced analytics for real-time IT infrastructure monitoring.

kio.tech
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Core offering1 text field

KIO IT Services delivers comprehensive managed IT services for enterprise clients in Mexico, spanning cybersecurity (24/7 SOC, MDR, exposure management), cloud services (IaaS, migration, managed cloud), AI and automation platforms, application and database management, and network connectivity. The company also operates its own carrier-neutral data centers, including the recently inaugurated QRO2 facility in Querétaro, and develops proprietary AI platforms (Prophecy, Automattica, SincronIA, The ROCK).

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 7 values shown
  • 80% reduction in operational response times for clients
+6 more records
Product overview1 text field

KIO IT Services is an IT services company providing a comprehensive portfolio of managed services in cybersecurity, cloud computing, AI and automation, application management, and network services. The core offerings include Cybersecurity Services (with The ROCK SOC, Cyber SOC, MDR, and Exposure Management), Cloud Services (KIO Cloud IaaS, professional and managed cloud services), AI & Autonomy Services (Prophecy, Automattica, SincronIA), Application & Managed Services, and Network Services (SD-WAN, Network as a Service, DNS). The company operates data centers including QRO2 in Querétaro, Mexico, and maintains partnerships with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Huawei Cloud, IBM Cloud) for multi-cloud connectivity.

Product and service1 record
1Cybersecurity Services
Scale indicator17 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership19 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

AWS is a primary cloud platform partner for KIO, providing infrastructure for cloud services, disaster recovery, and digital transformation projects. KIO holds AWS Partner Select Tier Service status and delivers professional services and managed services on AWS.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Microsoft Azure partnership includes multiple solution areas including Azure Infrastructure, Modern Work, Digital App Innovation, and Private Cloud. KIO is a Microsoft Solution Partner with certified competencies.

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Description

Google Cloud is a key cloud platform partner for KIO, enabling multi-cloud solutions and direct cloud connectivity for enterprise clients.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Huawei Cloud partnership enables additional multi-cloud options for KIO clients, providing cloud connectivity and infrastructure services.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

VMware partnership provides virtualization and cloud infrastructure foundation for KIO Cloud services, enabling multitenant cloud offerings.

Strategic tierSecondaryTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

IBM partnership enables IBM Power systems and IBM Cloud integration for enterprise clients, particularly for SAP and mission-critical workloads.

Strategic tierSecondaryTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

SAP HANA partnership supports SAP on cloud services, enabling optimized infrastructure for SAP deployments managed by KIO.

Strategic tierSecondaryTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Intel partnership provides technology foundation for cloud and cybersecurity solutions, leveraging Intel processors and security technologies.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Automation Anywhere partnership powers KIO's Automattica RPA platform, enabling hyperautomation capabilities for business process automation.

Strategic tierSecondaryTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Elastic partnership provides search and analytics capabilities supporting monitoring and observability solutions.

Strategic tierSecondaryTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Hornet Security partnership provides email security and backup solutions integrated into KIO's cybersecurity portfolio.

Strategic tierSecondaryTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Trend Micro partnership provides endpoint and network security solutions for KIO's managed cybersecurity services.

Strategic tierSecondaryTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

BeyondTrust partnership enables privileged access management (PAM) capabilities within KIO's cybersecurity offerings.

Strategic tierSecondaryTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Check Point partnership provides firewall and network security solutions for KIO's cybersecurity services.

Strategic tierSecondaryTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Radware partnership provides DDoS protection and application delivery solutions for KIO's security services.

Strategic tierSecondaryTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Bitdefender partnership provides endpoint protection and advanced threat security for KIO's cybersecurity offerings.

Strategic tierSecondaryTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Stellar Cyber partnership provides AI-powered security analytics and SOC automation capabilities.

Strategic tierSecondaryTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Rapid7 partnership provides vulnerability management and penetration testing capabilities for KIO's cybersecurity services.

Strategic tierSecondaryTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Megaport partnership enables software-defined networking and multi-cloud connectivity for KIO's Network as a Service offerings.

Recent move7 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Global IT infrastructure services provider spun out of IBM, offering managed infrastructure, cloud, and security services to large enterprises. Directly comparable to KIO in IT outsourcing and managed services delivery model, with growing Mexico/LatAm presence competing for the same enterprise accounts.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Mexican data center and managed services business owned by América Móvil/Telmex. Operates carrier-neutral data centers and enterprise IT services in Mexico, directly competing with KIO Data Centers' QRO2 facility and KIO's cloud/managed services portfolio for enterprise colocation and outsourcing contracts.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global IT services company providing managed infrastructure, cloud, security, and application services to enterprise clients. Comparable to KIO in its end-to-end enterprise IT outsourcing model and growing LatAm footprint competing for large Mexican accounts.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global IT services and systems integrator with established Mexican operations. Comparable to KIO in offering digital transformation, cloud migration, and managed services to enterprise and government clients, though NTT Data operates as a much broader incumbent with global delivery scale.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global professional services and digital transformation firm with a major Mexico practice. Competes with KIO in cloud migration, cybersecurity consulting, and digital transformation engagements for large Mexican enterprises and financial services clients.

TypeDirect peer
Description

LatAm-focused managed IT services and connectivity provider operating across multiple Latin American countries. Comparable to KIO in offering managed network, cloud, and IT services to enterprise customers in Spanish-speaking markets, with overlapping customer profiles in financial services.

TypeDirect peer
Description

US-headquartered managed cloud services provider specializing in multi-cloud management across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and VMware. Comparable to KIO's KIO Cloud and Cloud Managed Services offerings, with similar hyperscaler-tied go-to-market and enterprise customer profile.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global IT services and consulting firm with significant nearshore delivery from Mexico. Comparable to KIO in offering digital transformation, cloud, and managed services to Mexican and multinational enterprise clients, though at much larger global scale.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global IT services and consulting firm with Mexican operations focused on cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Directly comparable to KIO in enterprise digital transformation engagements and managed services for financial services and manufacturing verticals.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global IT services, cloud (IBM Cloud), and systems integration with a long-standing Mexico presence. Direct overlap with KIO's enterprise infrastructure services, SAP on cloud, and hybrid cloud offerings, and a key KIO technology partner/competitor in mission-critical workloads.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat6 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers6 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment5 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile5 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
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No

Docs URL, Description

Integration13 records

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Title, Type, Description, Source

AI capability9 records

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AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature6 records

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Core technology
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Number of profiles
Profiles10 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries1 record

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

Compliance10 records

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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KIO

Managed IT Serviceskio.tech

KIO IT Services is a Mexico City-based enterprise IT services provider delivering managed cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, AI-powered monitoring and automation, application management, and network services to 3,000+ large organizations across financial, manufacturing, government, and healthcare sectors, supported by owned data center infrastructure in Querétaro.

What KIO does

KIO IT Services, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Mexico City, is a privately held Mexican enterprise IT services provider delivering a multi-product portfolio spanning managed cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, AI and automation, application management, and network services. The company is recognized by Garret as #1 in Mexico for infrastructure and managed services and serves 3,000+ large organizations across financial services, manufacturing, government, healthcare, fintech, and nonprofit verticals. Its core technology stack includes proprietary platforms Prophecy (AIOps/BAM monitoring), Automattica (RPA and hyperautomation), SincronIA (SAT tax reconciliation), and The ROCK (AI-integrated SOC), underpinned by 35+ international certifications including ISO 27001, 27701, 37001, 9001, 20000-1, 14001, 29110, and PCI DSS.

KIO generates revenue primarily through recurring managed services contracts, cloud subscriptions (KIO Cloud IaaS built on VMware, Oracle PCA, and IBM Power), professional services for cloud migration and digital transformation, and subscription-based AI products. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales led by VPs Comercial (Maghandi Suárez and Rommel de la Cruz) targeting large Mexican organizations, supplemented by a content and partner-led demand engine across Bibliotech, The Tech Hub, and the Tecnófagos podcast. The company holds formal Microsoft Solution Partner and AWS Select Tier Service status and maintains direct cloud interconnects to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Huawei Cloud, IBM Cloud, Oracle, and Salesforce via Megaport, positioning KIO as a multi-cloud aggregator. Operating scale includes 60+ PB of managed storage, 1,400+ managed databases, 800 virtualization nodes, 2,200+ endpoints under SOC protection, 1,000+ engineers, and 130+ cybersecurity specialists, with subsidiary KIO Data Centers operating the QRO2 facility at nearly 19 MW of capacity in Querétaro following its December 2025 inauguration. Leadership is led by founder and Executive Chairman Sergio Rosengaus, CEO Bruno Juanes, and CFO Javier Reyes alongside functional directors across legal, operations, human capital, IT and customer services, and marketing.

KIO firmographics

Firmographics
Name
KIO
Legal name
KIO IT Services
Website
https://kio.tech
Company type
Private
Founded year
2002
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
KIO IT Services is a Mexico City-based enterprise IT services provider delivering managed cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, AI-powered monitoring and automation, application management, and network services to 3,000+ large organizations across financial, manufacturing, government, and healthcare sectors, supported by owned data center infrastructure in Querétaro.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

KIO industry classification

Industry
Product category
Managed IT Services
NAICS
Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)
SIC
Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
akta.pro primary industry
Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Systems Integration & Implementation Services (BPAEAAAB), IT Service Management (ITSM) Platforms (HDAEALAA), IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) Platforms (HDAEALAK), ITIL/ITSM Process Consulting & Implementation (BPAEAJAB)

Keywords

  • Managed cybersecurity services
  • Hybrid cloud infrastructure
  • Application managed services
  • Network connectivity services
  • Data center services

Where KIO is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Mexico City
HQ country
Mexico
HQ region
Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

KIO business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Managed Cybersecurity Services: Ongoing managed security services including 24/7 SOC monitoring, threat detection and response, managed detection and response (MDR), and exposure management.
  2. Cloud Services: Hybrid cloud solutions including IaaS, cloud migration, cloud managed services, disaster recovery, and cloud connection services for enterprises in Mexico.
  3. AI & Autonomy Services: AI-powered solutions including Prophecy monitoring, Automattica RPA automation, and SincronIA tax reconciliation, typically sold as subscriptions or per-project engagements.
  4. Application & Managed Services: Managed operating systems, databases, backup, storage, hypervisor, middleware, and network services. End-to-end management of business-critical applications including ERP, CRM, and BI systems.
  5. Network Services: Network connectivity services including dedicated internet access, DCI, cloud connectivity, SD-WAN, DNS management, and Network as a Service with speeds from 1-10 Gbps.
  6. Professional Services: Consulting, implementation, and professional services for digital transformation projects, cloud migration, and technology deployment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

KIO product offering

Product offering

Core offering

KIO IT Services delivers comprehensive managed IT services for enterprise clients in Mexico, spanning cybersecurity (24/7 SOC, MDR, exposure management), cloud services (IaaS, migration, managed cloud), AI and automation platforms, application and database management, and network connectivity. The company also operates its own carrier-neutral data centers, including the recently inaugurated QRO2 facility in Querétaro, and develops proprietary AI platforms (Prophecy, Automattica, SincronIA, The ROCK).

Product overview

KIO IT Services is an IT services company providing a comprehensive portfolio of managed services in cybersecurity, cloud computing, AI and automation, application management, and network services. The core offerings include Cybersecurity Services (with The ROCK SOC, Cyber SOC, MDR, and Exposure Management), Cloud Services (KIO Cloud IaaS, professional and managed cloud services), AI & Autonomy Services (Prophecy, Automattica, SincronIA), Application & Managed Services, and Network Services (SD-WAN, Network as a Service, DNS). The company operates data centers including QRO2 in Querétaro, Mexico, and maintains partnerships with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Huawei Cloud, IBM Cloud) for multi-cloud connectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Prophecy: AI-powered solution for proactive monitoring and incident prevention, utilizing machine learning and advanced analytics for real-time IT infrastructure monitoring.
  • Automattica
  • SincronIA
  • The ROCK

Products and services

  • Cybersecurity Services

Quantifiable outcome

  • 80% reduction in operational response times for clients
  • +6 more outcomes

Companies that use KIO

Customer profile

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

KIO technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability9 records

Feature6 records

KIO partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS is a primary cloud platform partner for KIO, providing infrastructure for cloud services, disaster recovery, and digital transformation projects. KIO holds AWS Partner Select Tier Service status and delivers professional services and managed services on AWS.
  • Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Azure partnership includes multiple solution areas including Azure Infrastructure, Modern Work, Digital App Innovation, and Private Cloud. KIO is a Microsoft Solution Partner with certified competencies.
  • Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Cloud is a key cloud platform partner for KIO, enabling multi-cloud solutions and direct cloud connectivity for enterprise clients.
  • Huawei CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationHuawei Cloud partnership enables additional multi-cloud options for KIO clients, providing cloud connectivity and infrastructure services.
  • VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware partnership provides virtualization and cloud infrastructure foundation for KIO Cloud services, enabling multitenant cloud offerings.
  • IBMsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationIBM partnership enables IBM Power systems and IBM Cloud integration for enterprise clients, particularly for SAP and mission-critical workloads.
  • SAPsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSAP HANA partnership supports SAP on cloud services, enabling optimized infrastructure for SAP deployments managed by KIO.
  • IntelsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationIntel partnership provides technology foundation for cloud and cybersecurity solutions, leveraging Intel processors and security technologies.
  • Automation AnywherecoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomation Anywhere partnership powers KIO's Automattica RPA platform, enabling hyperautomation capabilities for business process automation.
  • ElasticsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationElastic partnership provides search and analytics capabilities supporting monitoring and observability solutions.
  • Hornet SecuritysecondaryTechnology or IntegrationHornet Security partnership provides email security and backup solutions integrated into KIO's cybersecurity portfolio.
  • Trend MicrosecondaryTechnology or IntegrationTrend Micro partnership provides endpoint and network security solutions for KIO's managed cybersecurity services.
  • BeyondTrustsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationBeyondTrust partnership enables privileged access management (PAM) capabilities within KIO's cybersecurity offerings.
  • Check PointsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCheck Point partnership provides firewall and network security solutions for KIO's cybersecurity services.
  • RadwaresecondaryTechnology or IntegrationRadware partnership provides DDoS protection and application delivery solutions for KIO's security services.
  • BitdefendersecondaryTechnology or IntegrationBitdefender partnership provides endpoint protection and advanced threat security for KIO's cybersecurity offerings.
  • Stellar CybersecondaryTechnology or IntegrationStellar Cyber partnership provides AI-powered security analytics and SOC automation capabilities.
  • Rapid7secondaryTechnology or IntegrationRapid7 partnership provides vulnerability management and penetration testing capabilities for KIO's cybersecurity services.
  • MegaportsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationMegaport partnership enables software-defined networking and multi-cloud connectivity for KIO's Network as a Service offerings.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

KIO competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Kyndryl: Global IT infrastructure services provider spun out of IBM, offering managed infrastructure, cloud, and security services to large enterprises. Directly comparable to KIO in IT outsourcing and managed services delivery model, with growing Mexico/LatAm presence competing for the same enterprise accounts.
  • Triara (América Móvil): Mexican data center and managed services business owned by América Móvil/Telmex. Operates carrier-neutral data centers and enterprise IT services in Mexico, directly competing with KIO Data Centers' QRO2 facility and KIO's cloud/managed services portfolio for enterprise colocation and outsourcing contracts.
  • IFX Networks: LatAm-focused managed IT services and connectivity provider operating across multiple Latin American countries. Comparable to KIO in offering managed network, cloud, and IT services to enterprise customers in Spanish-speaking markets, with overlapping customer profiles in financial services.
  • Rackspace Technology: US-headquartered managed cloud services provider specializing in multi-cloud management across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and VMware. Comparable to KIO's KIO Cloud and Cloud Managed Services offerings, with similar hyperscaler-tied go-to-market and enterprise customer profile.

Broad incumbents

  • DXC Technology: Global IT services company providing managed infrastructure, cloud, security, and application services to enterprise clients. Comparable to KIO in its end-to-end enterprise IT outsourcing model and growing LatAm footprint competing for large Mexican accounts.
  • NTT Data: Global IT services and systems integrator with established Mexican operations. Comparable to KIO in offering digital transformation, cloud migration, and managed services to enterprise and government clients, though NTT Data operates as a much broader incumbent with global delivery scale.
  • Accenture Mexico: Global professional services and digital transformation firm with a major Mexico practice. Competes with KIO in cloud migration, cybersecurity consulting, and digital transformation engagements for large Mexican enterprises and financial services clients.
  • TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) Mexico: Global IT services and consulting firm with significant nearshore delivery from Mexico. Comparable to KIO in offering digital transformation, cloud, and managed services to Mexican and multinational enterprise clients, though at much larger global scale.
  • Capgemini Mexico: Global IT services and consulting firm with Mexican operations focused on cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Directly comparable to KIO in enterprise digital transformation engagements and managed services for financial services and manufacturing verticals.
  • IBM Mexico: Global IT services, cloud (IBM Cloud), and systems integration with a long-standing Mexico presence. Direct overlap with KIO's enterprise infrastructure services, SAP on cloud, and hybrid cloud offerings, and a key KIO technology partner/competitor in mission-critical workloads.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

KIO social profiles

Digital presence

KIO compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance10 records

KIO financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

KIO leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

KIO subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

KIO funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

KIO M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about KIO

What does KIO do?

KIO IT Services delivers comprehensive managed IT services for enterprise clients in Mexico, spanning cybersecurity (24/7 SOC, MDR, exposure management), cloud services (IaaS, migration, managed cloud), AI and automation platforms, application and database management, and network connectivity. The company also operates its own carrier-neutral data centers, including the recently inaugurated QRO2 facility in Querétaro, and develops proprietary AI platforms (Prophecy, Automattica, SincronIA, The ROCK).

Is KIO a public or private company?

KIO is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was KIO founded?

KIO was founded in 2002. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is KIO based?

KIO is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico, in the Latin America region.

How does KIO make money?

Six revenue lines are on record. Managed Cybersecurity Services are the primary driver. The others are cloud Services, AI & Autonomy Services, application & Managed Services, network Services and professional Services.

Who are KIO's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Kyndryl, Triara (América Móvil), IFX Networks and Rackspace Technology. Broad incumbents are DXC Technology, NTT Data, Accenture Mexico, TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) Mexico, Capgemini Mexico and IBM Mexico.

Does KIO have an API?

No public API is recorded for KIO.

What industry is KIO in?

KIO's product category is Managed IT Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDABANAA, Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC), with a secondary code of BPAEAAAB, Systems Integration & Implementation Services. Its NAICS code is 541513 and its SIC code is 7370.

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Live signals
Mexico Business NewsMexico Data Centers Attract Investment Beyond Major HubsMexico's data center market is expanding beyond major hubs, with US$630 million in Guanajuato projects and a US$70 million MEX8 facility in Mexico City. Guanajuato's projects generate 200 jobs and include a US$45 million substation, while MEX8 is 60% pre-sold. The shift reflects demand for low-latency infrastructure closer to users.EleconomistaAnticipar, actuar y cumplir: La fórmula de KIO IT Services para blindar a las empresasKIO IT Services presented its AI-driven operational transformation at Break, featuring Prophecy, SymphonIA, and SincronIA. The company argues that reorganizing processes before automation is key, and that AI should integrate into business workflows to reduce response times and improve performance.ExpansionKio It Services ficha a exdirector de Microsoft México para acelerar su negocio de IA y nubeKIO IT Services appointed Rafa Sánchez Loza as Chief Revenue Officer to lead its commercial strategy and accelerate growth in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud services. Sánchez Loza brings over 30 years of executive experience from technology firms including Microsoft, IBM, and SAP, aiming to integrate KIO's technological capabilities with client needs. This hiring supports KIO's strategic objective to expand its market share in Mexico's enterprise technology sector amidst rising demand for digital infrastructure.YahooMexico Data Center Market Investment & Growth Report 2026-2031 Featuring Key DC Investors - AWS, Ascenty, Equinix, Google, HostDime, KIO, Mexico Telecom Partners, Microsoft, ODATA, ScalaA report on Mexico's data center market investment and growth from 2026 to 2031 highlights key investors including AWS, Google, Microsoft, and Equinix.Seeking Alpha7 High-Yield Fixed Income CEFs Trading At Wide DiscountsA retired income investor analyzed seven high-yield fixed-income closed-end funds—ARDC, BGH, BIT, GHY, KIO, OPP, and WDI—currently trading at wider-than-average discounts, offering yields from 10% to 14%. The author suggests that market fears over private credit and macroeconomic uncertainty have pressured fund prices, potentially creating buying opportunities for long-term income investors. Most of these funds have maintained or increased their distributions despite discounts exceeding historical averages as NAVs begin recovering in early 2026.YahooKIO Data Centers drives the future of data security with strategic alliance with space-based data center operator, LonestarKIO Data Centers announced a strategic alliance with Lonestar Data Holdings to create a hybrid data ecosystem connecting terrestrial facilities with space-based storage. The partnership aims to protect over 402 quintillion bytes of daily data, with capacity growing from 15 PB in 2027 to 400 PB by 2032. KIO becomes the first Latin American company to support space-based data storage.YahooKIO Data Centers drives the future of data security with strategic alliance with space-based data center operator, LonestarKIO Data Centers announced a strategic alliance with Lonestar Data Holdings to create a hybrid data ecosystem connecting terrestrial facilities with space-based storage. The partnership aims to protect data from cyberattacks and natural disasters, with capacity growing from 15 PB in 2027 to 400 PB by 2032. Long-term plans include lunar data centers and expansion toward exabytes and yottabytes.NeededEl Universal: Companies in Mexico need to integrate AI in earnestA 2025 Digital Maturity Report conducted by EY Mexico, KIO, Needed Education, and the American Chamber in Mexico highlights that few companies have successfully scaled generative AI beyond isolated tests. The report identifies the primary challenge as integrating artificial intelligence into a strategic tool aligned with broader business objectives rather than just operational functions.PR NewswireKIO EXPANDS INTO COLOMBIA WITH NEW DATA CENTER CAMPUS IN BOGOTAKIO, a Latin American data center and digital infrastructure platform, announced the opening of KIO BOG1, its first data center campus in Colombia and sixth country of operations overall. The facility is located in the Bogotá Free Trade Zone and is designed to support system connectivity for major global technology companies. KIO operates 13 core data centers with 26 megawatts of IT power capacity across Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Spain, and is part of I Squared Capital's digital infrastructure portfolio in Latin America.PR NewswireKIO expands Latin America footprint with first Colombian acquisition.KIO, a data center and digital infrastructure platform backed by I Squared Capital, has signed an agreement to acquire a new data center campus in Bogotá, Colombia, marking its first South American market and sixth country of operations. The facility, KIO BOG1, offers 5,000 sqm of construction with over 2,000 sqm of white space, 6 MW of power capacity (expandable to 12 MW), and holds TIER III certification from the Uptime Institute. Colombia's data center market is characterized by a supply shortfall and strong expected absorption rates, making it a strategic growth entry for KIO's regional expansion.