Name

Browan Communications

Legal name

Browan Communications Inc.

Website

https://browan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial IoT Hardware and Solutions

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Asset Tracking, RTLS & Industrial Visibility (IMAIAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) (HSAPAPAA), Cellular IoT/M2M Gateways & Routers (LTE/5G) (HDAFAIAF)

Keywords

• LoRaWAN gateways
• UWB asset tracking
• IoT safety solutions
• Enterprise Wi-Fi 6
• Industrial IoT sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Hsinchu

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IoT Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling IoT devices including LoRaWAN gateways, sensors (CO2, PIR motion, water leak, door/window), trackers (GPS, UWB), and Wi-Fi 6 routers under the Prism brand. Products sold through distributors and direct sales.
2. End-to-End IoT Solutions: Integrated solutions combining hardware and software for specific use cases like tank monitoring, worker safety, and asset tracking. Solutions include B-SAFE platform and iTank monitoring systems.
3. Enterprise Wi-Fi Solutions: Prism WiFi brand provides enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6/6E routers and mesh solutions for businesses, schools, and smart city deployments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Browan Communications designs, manufactures, and sells IoT hardware and integrated solutions including LoRaWAN gateways, UWB and GPS asset/personnel trackers, environmental sensors, B•SAFE worker safety and collision prevention platforms, the iTank liquid monitoring solution, and Prism Wi-Fi 6/6E enterprise routers. The company integrates multiple wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, BLE, LTE, UWB, LoRa) into end-to-end IoT systems for industrial safety, asset tracking, smart buildings, and smart infrastructure deployments.

Product overview

Browan Communications offers an end-to-end IoT solution portfolio as part of the Gemtek Group. The product ecosystem centers on LoRaWAN® connectivity technology and includes: (1) Gateways - Indoor PicoNext Gateway, Indoor Femto Lite/Gateway, MiniHub Pro, and Outdoor Micro Gateway for wide-area IoT connectivity; (2) Sensors - environmental sensors (CO2, temperature, humidity, water leak, motion, door/window) for smart buildings; (3) Trackers & Wearables - UWB-based asset tags, staff tags, hard hat tags, LED tags, GPS smart watches/badges, and industrial trackers for personnel and asset tracking; (4) B•SAFE Safety Solutions - Zone-Level Tracking (AI-driven indoor positioning), Wide-Area Tracking (GPS), High-Precision Tracking (UWB), Vehicle Collision Prevention, Indoor Overhead Safety, and Outdoor Overheight Safety; (5) iTank - Smart Tank Level & Pressure Monitoring; (6) Safety Devices - Vehicle sirens, corner sirens, height detectors, radar distance detectors; (7) Networking - Prism WiFi brand including MI12/MI14/MO10 Wi-Fi 6 routers. These products integrate with AWS IoT Core, ChirpStack Mesh, Amazon Sidewalk, and ERP/MES systems for comprehensive industrial IoT deployments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prism WiFi: Enterprise Wi-Fi solutions brand (Wi-Fi 6/Wi-Fi 6E routers) for homes, campuses, commercial buildings, and smart cities, with its own website at prismwifi.com.
• MerryIoT

Products and services

• Indoor PicoNext Gateway Versatile indoor LoRaWAN cellular gateway with multiple connectivity and power options, featuring RED DA compliance, firewall capabilities, and ChirpStack Mesh support; for enterprise and industrial IoT deployments.
• Indoor Femto Lite Gateway Compact indoor LoRaWAN gateway for residential and small business IoT deployments.
• Outdoor Micro Gateway Rugged outdoor LoRaWAN gateway designed for harsh environments with IP67 rating.
• MiniHub Pro Gateway Advanced indoor LoRaWAN gateway with expanded connectivity options and AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN integration.
• Air Quality CO2 Sensor - LoRaWAN Version LoRaWAN environmental sensor for monitoring CO2 levels, temperature, and humidity in smart building applications.
• Water Leak Sensor EBL - LoRaWAN Version 4-in-1 leak detection sensor with water probes, temperature, humidity, and vibration sensing, IP67 rated with 3-year battery life.
• Open/Close Sensor EBL - LoRaWAN Version Hall-effect sensor for door/window monitoring with built-in temperature, humidity, and vibration sensors and an 80dB buzzer alarm.
• PIR Motion Sensor EBL - LoRaWAN Version Passive infrared motion sensor for occupancy detection and security applications in LoRaWAN environments.
• B•SAFE Zone-Level Tracking Solution AI-driven indoor positioning solution using Wi-Fi signals and LoRaWAN without beacons, routers, or additional hardware; provides 3-5 meter zone-level accuracy for assets and personnel.
• B•SAFE High-Precision Tracking Solution UWB-based centimeter-level tracking solution for high-security environments such as smart jails, data centers, and semiconductor fabs; integrates with ERP and MES systems.
• B•SAFE Indoor Overhead Safety Solution Radar-based overhead safety solution for scissor lifts and MEWPs, detecting obstacles up to 7 meters with real-time audio-visual alerts.
• B•SAFE Vehicle Collision Prevention Solution Real-time tracking and AI-powered analytics solution for forklift and vehicle collision prevention with UWB-based detection and automated alerts.
• iTank Smart Tank Level & Pressure Monitoring IoT solution providing real-time liquid level and pressure monitoring for industrial and agricultural tanks, with cooler monitoring, CO2 leakage monitoring, and smart displays for data visualization.
• MO10 Wi-Fi 6 AX6600 Tri-Radio Outdoor Mesh Router Enterprise outdoor Wi-Fi 6 access point with tri-radio (2.4G/5G-1/5G-2), IP68 rating, and mesh technology for high-density venues and campuses.
• MI12 Wi-Fi 6 AX6000 Dual-Radio Indoor Router Enterprise dual-band Wi-Fi 6 access point supporting large user loads for corporate, school, and high-density indoor environments.
• MI14 Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 Dual-Radio Indoor Router Compact Wi-Fi 6 dual-band router for SOHO and small-space networks.
• GPS Smart Watch GPS-enabled smartwatch with health monitoring, SOS alerts, and 4G LTE connectivity for wide-area personnel tracking; IP65 rated.
• GPS Smart Badge Rugged GPS badge for outdoor personnel tracking with IP65 rating, 60-day standby, SOS emergency alerts, and fall detection; designed for healthcare and lone worker applications.
• UWB Asset Tag Compact UWB asset tag for precise tracking with G-sensor, buzzer, and vibration motor; 50m range and 4-month battery life for industrial asset tracking.
• UWB Staff Tag Card-sized UWB wearable tag for personnel tracking with 50m range, vibration alerts, and 3-month battery life.
• UWB Hard Hat Tag Helmet-mounted UWB tag for construction worker safety tracking with IP55 rating and 4-month battery life.
• UWB Vehicle Siren UWB-based vehicle safety siren with 360° detection up to 100m, 110dB buzzer, and LED indicators; IP55 rated for vehicle collision prevention.
• UWB Height Detector UWB height detector for crane and excavator operator safety with IP66 rating and 300m detection range.
• Radar Distance Detector Radar-based obstacle detector for overhead safety during elevated work platform operations, detecting obstacles up to 7 meters away with real-time audio-visual alerts.

Quantifiable outcome

• LoRaWAN communication range of 1,300+ kilometers
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• iotechcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2025Saudi-based IoT and technology solutions company specializing in smart cities, industrial IoT, and intelligent automation. Browan co-exhibits with iotech at LEAP to showcase collaborative IoT solutions for the Middle East market.
• PacketworxregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2024Philippines-based IoT technology partner bringing cutting-edge IoT technology to the Asian market. Partnership aimed at opening market insights in Asia and expanding Browan's impact across the region.
• The Things ConferencecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2024Silver Partner at The Things Conference 2024 in Amsterdam, the premier event for LoRaWAN technology, developers, and IoT innovators. Browan showcased latest innovations in LoRaWAN networks.
• LoRaWAN Live MunichcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2024Gold Sponsor at LoRaWAN Live Munich 2024. Showcased latest LoRaWAN solutions and products within the LoRaWAN ecosystem marketplace.
• MerryIoTminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Joint showcase at MWC 2024 Barcelona. MerryIoT and Prism (Browan's WiFi brand) joined forces at the premier global mobile technology event.
• LoRa AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Browan's CEO Henry Huang joined the LoRa Alliance Board of Directors, and Sr. Director Jesse Chen was appointed Vice-Chair of the LoRa Alliance Marketing Committee. This leadership position strengthens Browan's role in driving innovation and expanding the global impact of LoRaWAN technology.
• D2UNetregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Australian leading supplier of network equipment and security solutions, official distributor of Prism (Browan's enterprise WiFi brand) in Australia. Collaborated at EduTECH 2024 to showcase IoT solutions for education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Actility: Actility is a LoRaWAN network server and IoT connectivity platform vendor (ThingPark), competing with Browan's gateway-plus-platform stack in large-scale private and operator-grade LPWAN deployments.
• Quuppa: Quuppa provides UWB-based real-time location systems for industrial and healthcare tracking, directly comparable to Browan's B·SAFE High-Precision Tracking, asset tags, and staff tags targeting sub-meter visibility.
• Kerlink: Kerlink is a specialist LoRaWAN gateway and network infrastructure vendor serving telecom operators and private IoT networks, directly comparable to Browan's LoRaWAN gateway portfolio and target operator/MNO use cases.
• TEKTELIC Communications: TEKTELIC manufactures LoRaWAN gateways, sensors, and end-devices for enterprise and smart-building IoT, overlapping Browan's gateway + sensor stack and indoor air quality / occupancy use cases.
• MultiTech Systems: MultiTech is a long-standing manufacturer of LoRaWAN gateways and cellular IoT devices, competing head-to-head with Browan's PicoNext, Femto, MiniHub Pro, and Outdoor Micro Gateway lines for industrial IoT connectivity deployments.
• Sewio Networks: Sewio builds UWB RTLS infrastructure for manufacturing, logistics, and safety, matching Browan's industrial asset and personnel tracking offerings in factories and warehouses.

Others

• Semtech: Semtech is the maker of LoRa transceivers that underpin Browan's gateways and sensors; while upstream rather than a direct competitor, Semtech shapes the LoRa roadmap that Browan's product line depends on.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Connected Industry: Bosch provides factory automation, IoT sensors, and asset-tracking solutions for manufacturing, addressing the same B·SAFE, iTank, and smart-building use cases Browan targets — but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• HPE Aruba (Hewlett Packard Enterprise): HPE Aruba is a large incumbent enterprise Wi-Fi and IoT networking vendor whose Wi-Fi 6/6E APs overlap directly with Browan's Prism MO10/MI12/MI14 outdoor and indoor mesh products.
• Honeywell Connected Enterprise: Honeywell offers industrial worker safety, location, and asset tracking solutions at scale, competing with Browan's B·SAFE platform and chemical/manufacturing customer base from an incumbent position.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@browancommunicationsinc.5185
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/browan-communications-inc-

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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