Packet Power
Packet Power is a privately held Minneapolis-based manufacturer of wireless power and environmental monitoring solutions for data centers, telecom, and critical facilities. Founded in 2008, it offers a unified platform of wireless sensors, connectivity devices, and EMX cloud software, with over 250,000 devices deployed across approximately 30 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersMinneapolis, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Packet Power does
Packet Power is a Minneapolis-based, privately held manufacturer of wireless power and environmental monitoring solutions, founded in 2008 and operating as Packet Power, LLC under Minnesota law. The company designs and sells a unified monitoring platform that combines wireless power monitors (AC and 48V DC), environmental sensors (temperature, humidity, differential pressure, leak detection), connectivity devices (gateways, wireless network connectors, data hubs, and air-gapped data diodes), and the EMX Energy Portal cloud software. Its core technology centers on a self-configuring, self-optimizing wireless mesh networking architecture that enables plug-and-play deployment without electrician involvement, with devices communicating via standard protocols (SNMP, Modbus TCP, BACnet IP, MQTT) for integration with existing BMS and DCIM systems. The High-Density Power Monitor, supporting up to 120 circuits per unit, exemplifies the engineering emphasis on compact form factor and ease of installation.
The company monetizes through three revenue streams: hardware sales of sensors, smart power cables, monitors, and connectivity equipment; recurring software subscriptions to the EMX Energy Portal; and professional services for system design, configuration, and deployment support. Pricing is quote-based on multi-year contracts, with no public pricing disclosed. Distribution is hybrid: direct enterprise sales targeting critical facilities managers are layered with a global channel partner network of distributors and system integrators spanning approximately 30 countries. The customer base is enterprise-focused across data centers, telecommunications, government and defense, industrial, healthcare, education, real estate, and other verticals — with marquee deployments including a 290+ data center environmental monitoring retrofit for a large global colocation company and the world's largest wireless DC power monitoring deployment for a Fortune 100 telecommunications company. The platform reports an installed base of more than 250,000 devices processing roughly 100 million data points per hour.
Packet Power firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Packet Power
- Legal name
- Packet Power, LLC
- Website
- https://packetpower.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Packet Power is a privately held Minneapolis-based manufacturer of wireless power and environmental monitoring solutions for data centers, telecom, and critical facilities. Founded in 2008, it offers a unified platform of wireless sensors, connectivity devices, and EMX cloud software, with over 250,000 devices deployed across approximately 30 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Packet Power industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Power and Environmental Monitoring Equipment
- NAICS
- Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
- SIC
- Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Utility IoT Connectivity & Edge Gateways (NB-IoT/LTE-M, LoRaWAN, Sensor Networks) (EUADAIAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Network Engineering, Integration & Field Deployment Services (Design, Build, Test) (EUADAIAM)
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Where Packet Power is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Minneapolis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Packet Power business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of wireless power monitoring sensors, environmental monitors, smart power cables, gateways, and connectivity equipment. Products are sold directly and through channel partners globally.
- Software Subscriptions (EMX Energy Portal): Cloud-based monitoring software providing data visualization, alerting, and reporting capabilities. Customers can use EMX independently or alongside existing BMS/DCIM systems.
- Professional Services: System design, configuration, installation support, and ongoing technical assistance for monitoring deployments. Includes custom configuration of monitoring solutions for specific customer infrastructure.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom pricing based on monitoring requirements |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Packet Power product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Packet Power manufactures and sells wireless power and environmental monitoring hardware, connectivity devices, and cloud software. The portfolio includes wireless power monitors (AC and 48V DC), environmental sensors (temperature, humidity, differential pressure, leak detection), gateways and network connectors, and the EMX Energy Portal cloud platform for real-time monitoring, alerting, and integration with BMS/DCIM systems. All hardware operates over a self-configuring wireless mesh network supporting standard protocols (SNMP, Modbus TCP, BACnet IP, MQTT).
Product overview
Packet Power offers a unified wireless monitoring platform combining power monitoring hardware, environmental sensors, connectivity devices, and EMX monitoring software. The product portfolio spans Smart AC Power Cables, Embedded/Single Meters, Multi-Circuit and Branch Circuit AC Monitors (including the new High-Density Power Monitor supporting up to 120 circuits), and 48V DC Monitors for telecommunications applications; environmental monitoring including E300 Environmental Monitors, Temperature/Humidity sensors, Leak Detection, and Differential Pressure sensors; connectivity solutions including Wireless Gateways, Wireless Network Connectors (WNC) for stranded devices, Data Hubs, and Data Diodes for air-gapped security; and EMX Energy Portal cloud software for data visualization, alerting, and DCIM/BMS integration. All devices communicate wirelessly using self-configuring mesh technology and standard protocols (SNMP, Modbus TCP, BACnet IP, MQTT), with over 250,000 devices deployed across 30 countries processing 100 million data points per hour.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- EMX: EMX Energy Portal - monitoring software providing instant access to power and environmental monitoring information.
- Monitoring Made Easy
Products and services
- Smart AC Power Cables Intelligent power cables that provide plug-and-go wireless power monitoring for individual servers and devices, making any PDU smart by enabling real-time power data collection without requiring an electrician. Designed for data center and IT facility operators needing per-device power visibility.
- Embedded AC Monitors (Single Meter) Single-meter wireless power monitoring devices for monitoring individual circuits or high-value equipment with full energy or current-only metering options. Used by data center and facility operators to monitor individual high-value loads.
- Multi-Circuit AC Monitors Compact wireless monitors supporting multiple circuits on switchgear, panelboards, HVAC units, generators, and other devices with a mix of full power and current-only monitoring in the same unit. Targeted at facility operators monitoring multiple electrical loads.
- High-Density Power Monitor (Branch Circuit) High-density power monitor supporting up to 120 channels in the same footprint as previous-generation T12 monitors, featuring distributed sensing modules connected via single daisy-chain cable and supporting both wired and wireless connectivity. Designed for panel board monitoring in space-constrained electrical environments.
- 48V DC Monitors DC power monitoring solutions for telecommunications and data center DC power distribution architecture, supporting up to 48V direct current circuits. Used by telecom operators for the largest wireless DC power monitoring deployments.
- DC Power CTs Current transducers specifically designed for DC monitoring applications, complementing the 48V DC monitor products for telecommunications and data center DC power distribution.
- AC Power CTs Current transducers for AC power monitoring available in split-core and solid-core variants with various inside diameter sizes (24mm, 36mm, 50mm) for different conductor sizes, including Rogowski coil options for large conductors or tight spaces.
- E300 Environmental Monitor Compact wireless environmental monitor tracking temperature, humidity, differential pressure, dry contact, and leak detection; installs in minutes and transmits data to any existing DCIM or BMS. Designed for facility operators monitoring critical environmental conditions.
- Temperature and Humidity Monitors Environmental monitoring sensors for tracking temperature and relative humidity conditions across facilities to identify hotspots and optimize cooling. Used by data center operators and facility teams.
- Leak Detection Sensors Wireless leak detection monitors placed near critical equipment to alert operators to water presence before damage occurs. Used in data centers, mechanical rooms, and critical facilities.
- Differential Pressure Monitors Environmental sensors monitoring differential air pressure to assess containment system efficiency and airflow optimization in critical facilities and data centers.
- Wireless Gateways Gateway devices that collect and aggregate data from wireless monitoring devices, enabling communication with cloud services or local management systems.
- Wireless Network Connectors (WNC) Devices that make stranded metered devices (APC, Geist, Janitza, Liebert/Vertiv, Schneider, Servertech power equipment, RLE leak detectors) work over Packet Power's wireless network via Ethernet or serial port connection.
- Data Hubs Network integration devices for aggregating and managing data from multiple monitoring points within the wireless monitoring network.
- Data Diodes One-way data transfer devices enabling air-gapped or highly secure network configurations by ensuring complete isolation from production networks while still transmitting monitoring data. Used in security-sensitive and regulated environments.
- EMX Energy Portal Cloud-based monitoring software providing real-time power and environmental monitoring dashboards, custom tables, panel editing, alerting, and historical data visualization; integrates with existing BMS/DCIM systems or operates as a standalone solution.
Quantifiable outcome
- Environmental monitors install in 10% of the time compared to traditional solutions
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Packet Power
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments12 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Packet Power technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration14 records
Feature7 records
Packet Power partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Arayna TechcoreArayna Tech designed and implemented an environmental monitoring retrofit solution for a large global colocation company. Arayna Tech chose Packet Power's environmental monitors as the best solution for complex deployments, achieving installation rates of 5-6 floors per week - triple the deployment rate in 25% of the typical time. Founder and CEO Ajay Nagar stated 'Packet Power has raised the bar for environmental monitoring reliability.'
- Center for Energy and Environment (CEE)coreNon-profit organization conducting energy efficiency research using Packet Power data. CEE's study on server room energy efficiency used Packet Power monitoring to drive insights, finding solid opportunities to reduce power demand for over 70% of the work week. Project supported by Minnesota Department of Commerce grant funding.
- Wireless Network Connector (WNC) Integration PartnerscorePacket Power's Wireless Network Connector integrates with third-party metered devices from APC, Geist, Janitza, Liebert/Vertiv, Schneider, Servertech, and RLE to enable wireless connectivity for previously non-networked power monitoring equipment.
- GraybarminorGraybar Technology Showcase event partnership. Packet Power joined Data Center Systems, Inc. at the Graybar Technology Showcase in Minneapolis to demonstrate power and environmental monitoring solutions to critical facilities managers.
- Data Center Systems, Inc.minorChannel partner co-exhibiting with Packet Power at Graybar Technology Showcase events in the Minneapolis region to reach critical facilities managers.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Packet Power competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Raritan (Legrand): Raritan, now part of Legrand, is a leading manufacturer of intelligent rack PDUs and environmental monitoring sensors for data centers. It competes head-to-head with Packet Power on branch circuit and rack-level power monitoring, particularly with its Dominion and PX product lines.
- Server Technology (Legrand): Server Technology, owned by Legrand, designs intelligent PDUs with per-outlet and per-circuit power monitoring for data centers. Its products directly overlap Packet Power's branch circuit and embedded monitoring offerings for colocation and enterprise customers.
- Geist (Vertiv): Geist, acquired by Vertiv, makes rack PDUs, environmental sensors, and wireless monitoring solutions for data centers. It is directly comparable to Packet Power on environmental monitoring and integrates via Packet Power's WNC for wireless connectivity.
- RF Code: RF Code provides wireless sensors and asset tracking for data centers, including environmental and power monitoring using a proprietary wireless mesh architecture. Its sensor-and-gateway model directly mirrors Packet Power's product architecture and target customers.
Broad incumbents
- APC by Schneider Electric: APC, part of Schneider Electric, sells intelligent PDUs, UPS systems, and environmental monitoring as part of a much broader data center infrastructure portfolio. Packet Power integrates with APC power strips via WNC but competes where customers want bundled solutions.
- Vertiv: Vertiv offers Liebert environmental monitors, rack PDUs, and full data center infrastructure solutions. It is one of the dominant incumbents in the space Packet Power serves and acquired Geist and Rack Systems to broaden its monitoring portfolio.
- Eaton: Eaton manufactures intelligent PDUs, rack power distribution, and a broad portfolio of electrical power management products. Its rack PDU line competes with Packet Power's offerings inside enterprise and colocation data centers.
- Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric sells EcoStruxure and a comprehensive suite of PDUs, power meters, and DCIM software alongside circuit-level monitoring hardware. Packet Power positions as vendor-agnostic against Schneider's bundled stack, with WNC integration for Schneider meters.
- ABB: ABB offers a broad portfolio of electrical measurement instruments, power meters, and energy monitoring systems used in industrial and facility applications. It competes indirectly with Packet Power in commercial submetering and industrial facility monitoring.
Emerging players
- Vigilent: Vigilent applies wireless temperature sensors and AI-driven analytics specifically to data center cooling optimization. Its narrow focus on airflow management makes it an adjacent emerging player to Packet Power's broader power and environmental monitoring suite.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Packet Power leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Packet Power funding detail
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Funding rounds
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Frequently asked questions about Packet Power
What does Packet Power do?
Packet Power manufactures and sells wireless power and environmental monitoring hardware, connectivity devices, and cloud software. The portfolio includes wireless power monitors (AC and 48V DC), environmental sensors (temperature, humidity, differential pressure, leak detection), gateways and network connectors, and the EMX Energy Portal cloud platform for real-time monitoring, alerting, and integration with BMS/DCIM systems. All hardware operates over a self-configuring wireless mesh network supporting standard protocols (SNMP, Modbus TCP, BACnet IP, MQTT).
Is Packet Power a public or private company?
Packet Power is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Packet Power founded?
Packet Power was founded in 2008. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Packet Power based?
Packet Power is headquartered in Minneapolis, United States, in the North America region.
How does Packet Power make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Subscriptions (EMX Energy Portal) and professional Services.
Who are Packet Power's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Raritan (Legrand), Server Technology (Legrand), Geist (Vertiv) and RF Code. Broad incumbents are APC by Schneider Electric, Vertiv, Eaton, Schneider Electric and ABB. Vigilent is listed as an emerging player.
Does Packet Power have an API?
No public API is recorded for Packet Power.
What industry is Packet Power in?
Packet Power's product category is Power and Environmental Monitoring Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUADAIAH, Utility IoT Connectivity & Edge Gateways (NB-IoT/LTE-M, LoRaWAN, Sensor Networks), with a secondary code of EUADAIAM, Network Engineering, Integration & Field Deployment Services (Design, Build, Test). Its NAICS code is 22112 and its SIC code is 3825.