Orbiwise
OrbiWise is a Swiss IoT software company that builds carrier-grade LoRaWAN network server technology (OrbiWAN) and complementary products including Sampols noise-monitoring sensors and the FlintCORE AI industrial analytics platform, serving municipalities, utilities, oil & gas operators, ports, and large enterprises worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersPlan-les-ouates, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Orbiwise does
OrbiWise SA is a privately-held Swiss Internet of Things software company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva. Its core product is OrbiWAN, a carrier-grade LoRaWAN Network Server (LNS) that authenticates devices, routes data, manages Adaptive Data Rate, and supports features such as FUOTA (Firmware Update Over The Air), LoRaWAN Relay, multi-region single-instance operation, and disaster recovery, with deployment footprints reaching thousands of gateways and millions of devices. Around OrbiWAN, OrbiWise has built a portfolio of complementary products: OrbiWAN-Edge for on-premises edge deployments, Sampols as a battery-powered IoT noise-pollution measurement solution, and FlintCORE, an AI-centric industrial IoT and cloud data platform with predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and a natural-language AI assistant.
The company serves municipalities, utilities, oil & gas operators, ports, and large enterprises, with named deployments at the City of Calgary, City of Amsterdam, State of Geneva, Chevron's El Segundo refinery, and the Port of Buenos Aires. Revenue is generated through software licensing and subscriptions for OrbiWAN and FlintCORE, hardware sales of Sampols sensors, and professional services for network design, deployment, and support. OrbiWise operates a hybrid direct and channel go-to-market, combining direct enterprise sales (with regional heads such as Scott Kubes for the Americas) with channel partners including Kerlink (gateways), Alsatis (France), Smartmation (LATAM), and SITEC (Corsica), supported by engineering and sales offices in Switzerland, India, Italy, Argentina, and the United States.
Orbiwise firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Orbiwise
- Legal name
- OrbiWise SA
- Website
- https://orbiwise.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- OrbiWise is a Swiss IoT software company that builds carrier-grade LoRaWAN network server technology (OrbiWAN) and complementary products including Sampols noise-monitoring sensors and the FlintCORE AI industrial analytics platform, serving municipalities, utilities, oil & gas operators, ports, and large enterprises worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Orbiwise industry classification
Industry- Product category
- IoT network management software (LoRaWAN Network Server)
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
- akta.pro primary industry
- IoT Connectivity Management (Private APN, SIM/eSIM, Device Connectivity) (HDAIAGAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- AI/ML Solution Integration & MLOps Enablement (BPAEAAAJ), MLOps/LLMOps & Model Lifecycle Management Services (BPAEAHAH), Edge AI Deployment, Orchestration & OTA Model Updates (HDAAAJAI)
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Where Orbiwise is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Plan-les-ouates
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Orbiwise business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- OrbiWAN Network Server License/Software: OrbiWAN LNS is provided as a software solution for operating and managing LoRaWAN IoT networks. Can be hosted in cloud or deployed on customer premises. Revenue generated through software licensing and subscription fees for network server deployment.
- FlintCORE Platform: AI-centric IoT and Cloud Data Platform for industrial analytics. Platform enables organizations to transform IoT deployments into intelligent operational platforms with AI-driven decision-making.
- Sampols Hardware and Monitoring Solutions: Sampols noise monitoring sensors and complete end-to-end solutions including sensors, communication network, data storage platform, dashboard for data processing and visualization, and maintenance tools. Sold as complete solution to municipalities and industrial clients.
- Professional Services and Support: End-to-end solutions including network design, planning, PoC setup, training, upgrades, and general support services. Provided alongside software deployment.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Orbiwise product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Orbiwise develops and licenses carrier-grade LoRaWAN Network Server software (OrbiWAN and OrbiWAN-Edge) that operates and manages large-scale IoT networks for municipalities, utilities, oil & gas operators and industrial enterprises, supporting thousands of gateways and millions of devices in cloud, on-premises or edge deployments. The company also sells the Sampols professional noise pollution measurement solution (battery-powered sensors transmitting via LoRaWAN with a complete end-to-end dashboard) and the FlintCORE AI-centric Industrial IoT and Cloud Data Platform for predictive analytics and operational intelligence.
Product overview
Orbiwise offers a platform-plus-modules product architecture centered on its carrier-grade OrbiWAN LoRaWAN Network Server. The core OrbiWAN LNS manages LoRaWAN network operations including device management, security, and data routing. The Sampols module provides specialized environmental noise monitoring for smart cities. FlintCORE extends the portfolio with AI-powered industrial IoT analytics and data management capabilities. OrbiWAN-Edge adds edge computing options for distributed deployments. Together, these products address smart city, industrial IoT, agriculture, and utility management use cases across cloud, edge, and hybrid deployment models.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- OrbiWAN: Carrier-grade LoRaWAN Network Server (LNS) - a complete solution to operate and manage IoT networks based on the LoRaWAN standard.
- OrbiWAN-Edge
- Sampols
- FlintCORE
Products and services
- OrbiWAN Carrier-grade LoRaWAN Network Server (LNS) software that operates and manages large-scale IoT networks based on the LoRaWAN standard, handling device authentication, data routing, security, Adaptive Data Rate (ADR), FUOTA, LoRaWAN Relay, multicast, disaster recovery and multi-region deployments from thousands of gateways and millions of devices for municipalities, utilities, oil & gas operators and large enterprises.
- OrbiWAN-Edge Edge-computing variant of the OrbiWAN LoRaWAN Network Server that runs LoRaWAN network management at the edge of the network for customers requiring local processing, reduced latency or on-premises deployment, complementing the cloud version of OrbiWAN.
- Sampols Professional end-to-end noise pollution measurement solution consisting of battery-powered LoRaWAN noise sensors (up to 1.5 years battery life, transmitting average noise level, percentiles, battery voltage and temperature/humidity every 15 minutes to 1 hour), a LoRaWAN communication network and an OrbiWise-hosted dashboard with maintenance tools, sold to municipalities and industrial clients such as the Cities of Geneva, Amsterdam and Calgary and Chevron's El Segundo refinery.
- FlintCORE AI-centric Industrial IoT and Cloud Data Platform that transforms raw industrial telemetry (HVT – Humidity, Vibration, Temperature) into predictive operational insights, with features including predictive analytics, anomaly detection, natural-language AI Assistant, real-time monitoring, intelligent alerting and centralized multi-tenant visibility across manufacturing, utilities, smart buildings, logistics, agriculture, mining, telecom, oil & gas and smart city deployments.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 40% reduction in non-revenue water losses through smart water solutions
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Orbiwise
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Orbiwise technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability6 records
Feature5 records
Orbiwise partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- AlsatiscoreStrategic partnership to boost deployment of LoRaWAN networks across multiple departments in France. Initial focus on Smart Cities, Smart Utilities, and Smart Territories, with future developments in Smart Buildings and Industry 4.0. Hundreds of gateways already installed with thousands of devices expected by end of 2025. Solutions for smart parking, smart lighting, environmental monitoring, and smart agriculture being deployed.
- KerlinkcorePartnership to package integrated, ready-to-use network solutions combining Kerlink Wirnet indoor and outdoor gateways with OrbiWise's OrbiWAN carrier-grade LoRaWAN Network Server. Companies eye expansion in market verticals including smart metering, smart-building, smart-city, and smart-agriculture. OrbiWise has deployed OrbiWAN with thousands of Kerlink gateways and millions of devices in large deployments. Two companies have worked jointly since LoRa Alliance launch in 2015.
- Jaguar NetworkregionalStrategic alliance announced in 2020 to accelerate delivery of LoRa infrastructures for Smart City, eHealth, and Industry 4.0 markets.
- SmartmationcoreSmartmation, acknowledged leader in Latin America for smart street lighting, deployed LoRaWAN-based smart street lighting solution at Port of Buenos Aires using OrbiWAN LNS. Several hundred lighting luminaire controllers and gateways connected through private LoRaWAN network for optimized management and maintenance.
- SITECregionalSITEC, IT company based in Corsica, is OrbiWise's local partner leading environmental monitoring projects. Developed sophisticated dashboard interfacing with OrbiWAN. Working with University of Corsica, Town of Nonza, CROUS de Corse, and Town of Cozzano on various IoT deployments.
- LoRa AlliancecoreBoth OrbiWise and major customers (City of Calgary) are proud members of the LoRa Alliance, an open non-profit association working to standardize LPWAN and advance LoRaWAN technology globally.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Orbiwise competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- LORIOT: LORIOT is a global LoRaWAN Network Server and IoT connectivity management platform provider headquartered in Switzerland. They directly compete with OrbiWAN in carrier-grade LNS software for smart city, utility, and industrial deployments.
- Kerlink: Kerlink is a leading LoRaWAN gateway manufacturer and increasingly offers network server solutions. They are Orbiwise's closest strategic partner and partially a competitor in the LoRaWAN infrastructure stack, serving the same smart city, utility, and industrial IoT customers.
Emerging players
- ChirpStack (also known as ChirpStack.io / Brocaar): ChirpStack is an open-source LoRaWAN Network Server that competes with OrbiWAN primarily on price and flexibility. It is favored by smaller operators and DIY deployments, pressuring Orbiwise at the lower end of the market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Orbiwise social profiles
Digital presenceOrbiwise financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Orbiwise leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Orbiwise funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors4 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Orbiwise M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Orbiwise
What does Orbiwise do?
Orbiwise develops and licenses carrier-grade LoRaWAN Network Server software (OrbiWAN and OrbiWAN-Edge) that operates and manages large-scale IoT networks for municipalities, utilities, oil & gas operators and industrial enterprises, supporting thousands of gateways and millions of devices in cloud, on-premises or edge deployments. The company also sells the Sampols professional noise pollution measurement solution (battery-powered sensors transmitting via LoRaWAN with a complete end-to-end dashboard) and the FlintCORE AI-centric Industrial IoT and Cloud Data Platform for predictive analytics and operational intelligence.
Is Orbiwise a public or private company?
Orbiwise is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Orbiwise founded?
Orbiwise was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Orbiwise based?
Orbiwise is headquartered in Plan-les-ouates, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Orbiwise make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. OrbiWAN Network Server License/Software is the primary driver. The others are flintCORE Platform, sampols Hardware and Monitoring Solutions and professional Services and Support.
Who are Orbiwise's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are LORIOT and Kerlink. ChirpStack (also known as ChirpStack.io / Brocaar) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Orbiwise have an API?
No public API is recorded for Orbiwise.
What industry is Orbiwise in?
Orbiwise's product category is IoT network management software (LoRaWAN Network Server). Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIAGAG, IoT Connectivity Management (Private APN, SIM/eSIM, Device Connectivity), with a secondary code of BPAEAAAJ, AI/ML Solution Integration & MLOps Enablement. Its NAICS code is 54151 and its SIC code is 3576.