IES Communications

What IES Communications does

IES Communications, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: IESC) and a national turnkey low-voltage cabling systems integrator founded in 1984 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. The company designs, builds, and maintains structured cabling, audio visual, data center, life safety, security, Power over Ethernet (PoE) lighting, distributed antenna system (DAS) wireless, and 24/7 support infrastructure for commercial, government, education, and data center customers across at least 12 U.S. states, supported by 25+ Communications Division Locations and 6 BICSI-Accredited Training Facilities.

Revenue is generated through project-based design-build contracts, competitive bidding on large multi-site engagements, and recurring maintenance and support service contracts. The business relies on direct enterprise field sales, Texas cooperative purchasing contracts (DIR and BuyBoard) for public-sector access, and project-based awards supported by bonding capacity and an EMR of 0.63. The customer base spans state and local government, public education, nonprofits, large commercial enterprises, and data center operators, with no single named end-customer disclosed as a material revenue contributor.

Growth has been driven by organic geographic expansion, internal technician development through BICSI-accredited training, and selective acquisitions including Azimuth Communications (2019, Pacific Northwest entry) and Qypsys (August 2025, access technologies). Differentiators cited by the company are national footprint with local execution, certified workforce, lifetime workmanship warranty, and an industry-leading safety record — characteristics that translate into bonding capacity and prequalification advantages for large public-sector and enterprise projects.

Name

IES Communications

Legal name

IES Communications, LLC

Website

https://iescomm.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

IES Communications is a national low-voltage systems integrator and subsidiary of IES Holdings (NASDAQ: IESC) that designs, builds, and maintains structured cabling, AV, data center, security, PoE lighting, and DAS wireless infrastructure for government, education, and enterprise customers across the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Low-Voltage Systems Integration

NAICS

Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

New Construction/Renovation Fire & CO System Design & Installation (HSAHAFAJ)

Keywords

• Structured cabling systems
• Low-voltage integration
• Audio visual installation
• Data center infrastructure
• Network cabling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Design Services: Professional design services for low-voltage infrastructure including structured cabling, data centers, AV systems, and security. Design phase feeds into installation and maintenance revenue streams.
2. Installation/Build Services: Turnkey installation of low-voltage systems including structured cabling, data centers, DAS wireless, audio visual, security, life safety, and PoE lighting. Revenue is project-based with competitive pricing and bonding capacity for large projects.
3. Maintenance and Support Services: 24/7 ongoing maintenance and support services for installed systems. Provides recurring revenue through service contracts and emergency response.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

IES Communications designs, installs, and maintains low-voltage cabling systems and integrated technology infrastructure for commercial, government, and education clients across the United States. Core offerings include structured cabling, audio/visual systems, data center infrastructure, security and life safety systems, PoE lighting, and DAS wireless coverage, backed by 24/7 support.

Product overview

IES Communications is a national turnkey low voltage cabling systems and solutions provider that operates as a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: IESC). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated services including Structured Cabling, Audio Visual, Data Center Services, Security, Life Safety, PoE Lighting, DAS Wireless, and 24/7 Support. As a low voltage integrator and systems integrator, IES delivers design, build, and maintenance services for low voltage infrastructure across commercial, industrial, and government facilities nationwide through its 25+ Communications Division Locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structured Cabling Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in hardware maintenance costs when switching from OEM to TPM (Third Party Maintenance) contracts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• QypsyscoreTechnology or IntegrationQypsys is an affiliated company bringing key access technologies together with scalable, flexible and highly reliable infrastructure. Located in Tampa, Florida.
• Army PaYS ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. Army PaYS (Partnership for Youth Success) Program - military career development partnership supporting veterans in transitioning to civilian careers. IES has 9% veteran workforce.
• DIR (Texas Department of Information Resources)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTexas cooperative purchasing program allowing government and education entities to purchase through pre-negotiated contracts. IES is a DIR contractor (Proposal Invitation Number: 739-24).
• BuyBoardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTexas cooperative purchasing cooperative for audio visual services and related products for state and local government, public education, nonprofits in Texas. IES Vendor ID: 16-1664197.
• United WayminorOthersCommunity partnership through IES Community Action Team; employees participate in fundraising and volunteer activities.
• American Cancer SocietyminorOthersCommunity partnership through IES Community Action Team; employees participate in Relay for Life and other cancer awareness events.
• United Food BankminorOthersCommunity partnership through IES Community Action Team; food bank donations and volunteer support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AVI Systems: National AV systems integrator providing design, build, and managed services for collaboration, digital signage, and command centers — directly overlapping IES Communications' AV and AV-over-IP service line.
• CEC (Custom Electronics Contract / Communications Engineering Co.): Mid-market national systems integrator providing AV, structured cabling, security, and IT services — directly comparable scale and service mix to IES Communications, especially for enterprise and education customers.
• Convergint Technologies: Global systems integrator focused on electronic security, AV, fire/life safety, and building automation. Direct competitor in IES Communications' security and life safety service lines for enterprise and government customers.
• Rosendin Electric: Employee-owned electrical and low-voltage systems integrator with nationwide footprint; competes head-to-head with IES Communications on structured cabling, data centers, and AV/security integration for enterprise and government clients.
• Faith Technologies: National electrical and technology systems integrator offering structured cabling, AV, security, and life safety — directly overlapping IES Communications' core service portfolio with similar B2B enterprise and industrial customers.
• Black Box Corporation: Specialty contractor for network infrastructure including structured cabling, AV, and data center services. Closely comparable service portfolio and enterprise/government customer base to IES Communications.

Broad incumbents

• Quanta Services: Large public infrastructure services provider for electric, gas, telecom, and renewable utility networks; broader scope than IES Communications but overlapping communications infrastructure capabilities and similar enterprise/utility customer base.
• Anixter / Wesco Anixter: Global distributor and value-added integrator of communications and security products (now part of Wesco); broader portfolio but overlapping low-voltage integration services and similar enterprise/government customer relationships.
• Dycom Industries: Public specialty contracting services provider to telecom providers, including outside-plant cable and wireless infrastructure. Broader telecom scope but overlapping end customers and project-based revenue model.
• MasTec Communications (MasTec, Inc.): Public infrastructure construction company with a communications division delivering wireless, wireline, and fiber services; overlaps with IES Communications' DAS/wireless and structured cabling capabilities for carriers and enterprise.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IESCOMM
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCN73D6fQKuTVnZRN92ifyQw
• Facebookfacebook.com/IESCOMM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iescomm
• Instagraminstagram.com/iescommunications

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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