MachineQ, a Comcast Company

What MachineQ, a Comcast Company does

MachineQ, a Comcast Company, is an enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and solutions provider that builds and operates a LoRaWAN-based platform for large multi-location operators. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Philadelphia, MachineQ is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) and operates as an integrated business unit rather than an independent venture-backed company. Its product portfolio spans the MachineQ Platform and MQcentral cloud-based network management software, three gateway models (Area 8c Indoor, Field 16c Outdoor, Field 64c Outdoor), an extensive LoRaWAN-certified sensor lineup (MQflex multi-sensors, MQpower power monitoring, MQtemp temperature, MQpresence occupancy, MQio telemetry, MQdisplay, MQiaq indoor air quality), and an indoor asset tracking family (Location Monitor plus Lume, Nano RT, Nano LP, and Dura ET asset tags) using BLE/LoRaWAN hybrid RTLS.

The company monetizes primarily through subscription recurring revenue from connectivity services and end-to-end vertical solutions, supplemented by hardware sales of gateways and sensors. Pricing is quote-based and tailored per enterprise deployment. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales augmented by an ecosystem of technology and channel partners (LAIIER, TOTO, Onity, CoreKinect, GP PRO, Eddy Solutions, Sensoterra, Solink, among others). MachineQ targets six verticals — life sciences, foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and facilities — with named flagship deployments including Starbucks (temperature monitoring across 10,000+ U.S. stores in 12 months), Progressive Field, and an unnamed global pharmaceutical company using IoT for pipette and lab equipment tracking.

MachineQ's distribution and operational moat derives directly from Comcast's network infrastructure expertise, enterprise sales relationships, and capital base. The company has invested in AI-powered insights (2024 launch) for predictive analytics and asset management, and integrates computer-vision-based smart cameras for foodservice kitchen monitoring, layering analytics on top of the core connectivity platform. Industry recognition includes four consecutive years on CRN's IoT 50 list (2023-2026) and additional awards from IoT Breakthrough, IoT Evolution, Light Reading, and Golden Bridge Awards, signaling sustained category presence rather than emerging entrant status.

Name

MachineQ, a Comcast Company

Legal name

MachineQ

Website

https://machineq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MachineQ, a Comcast subsidiary, provides enterprise LoRaWAN IoT connectivity and vertical-specific solutions (temperature monitoring, asset tracking, leak detection, power monitoring) to multi-location operators in foodservice, hospitality, life sciences, healthcare, retail, and facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise IoT Connectivity Platform

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Building IoT Sensors & Edge Devices (IAQ, Occupancy, Condition Monitoring) (BPABAGAF)

Keywords

• Enterprise IoT platform
• LoRaWAN connectivity services
• IoT asset tracking
• Environmental monitoring sensors
• Smart building solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IoT Connectivity Platform: MachineQ provides LoRaWAN network connectivity services enabling enterprises to deploy IoT devices and applications. The platform handles device connectivity, data transmission, and cloud management.
2. End-to-End IoT Solutions: Industry-specific IoT solutions including temperature monitoring, asset tracking, asset utilization, equipment monitoring, leak detection, power monitoring, ambient monitoring, and occupancy monitoring sold as integrated solutions.
3. Hardware Sales: Sale of IoT hardware including gateways, sensors, and asset tags as part of the complete IoT deployment ecosystem.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MachineQ provides an all-in-one LoRaWAN-based IoT connectivity platform that enables enterprises to deploy scalable, secure IoT solutions. The platform combines proprietary gateways, cloud-based network management tools (MQCentral), LoRaWAN-certified sensors, and BLE/LoRaWAN asset tags to deliver end-to-end solutions including temperature monitoring, indoor asset tracking, asset utilization, equipment monitoring, leak detection, power monitoring, occupancy monitoring, and ambient monitoring for enterprises across life sciences, foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and facilities verticals.

Product overview

MachineQ is an enterprise IoT platform-as-a-service company backed by Comcast that provides a comprehensive, scalable IoT ecosystem built on LoRaWAN technology. The portfolio consists of the MachineQ Platform (core connectivity and management platform), MQcentral (network management tools), network hardware including three gateway models (Area 8c Indoor, Field 16c Outdoor, Field 64c Outdoor), and a comprehensive sensor device lineup. The sensor portfolio includes multi-sensor devices (MQflex 4s, MQflex 9s), remote telemetry devices (MQio 9w), power monitoring sensors (MQpower CT, MQpower SP), occupancy sensors (MQpresence PC, MQpresence UD), environmental sensors (MQdisplay 4b, MQiaq 9s, MQtemp 2s), and indoor asset tracking solutions including location monitors and various asset tags (Lume, Nano RT, Nano LP, Dura ET). The platform delivers vertical-specific solutions for foodservice, hospitality, life sciences, healthcare, facilities, and retail industries, addressing use cases including temperature monitoring, asset tracking, asset utilization, occupancy monitoring, equipment monitoring, leak detection, power monitoring, and ambient monitoring. The platform integrates sensors through gateways to cloud infrastructure, providing real-time data, alerts, and predictive analytics through centralized dashboards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MachineQ Platform An all-in-one IoT connectivity platform that makes it simple to deploy dedicated LoRaWAN networks to power IoT solutions at scale, providing seamless integration from device to cloud for enterprise visibility, efficiency, and productivity.
• MQcentral Network Management Tools Cloud-based network management software for monitoring and managing MachineQ's LoRaWAN network infrastructure, gateways, and connected devices from a centralized dashboard.
• LoRaWAN Gateways LoRaWAN network hardware including Area 8c Indoor Gateway, Field 16c Outdoor Gateway, and Field 64c Outdoor Gateway enabling broad network coverage for indoor, outdoor, and large-scale IoT deployments.
• LoRaWAN Sensor Devices LoRaWAN-certified sensors including MQflex multi-sensor devices, MQpower CT/SP power monitoring sensors, MQtemp temperature sensors, MQpresence occupancy sensors, MQio telemetry devices, MQiaq indoor air quality, and MQdisplay devices for enterprise-grade environmental and equipment monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85.5 million minutes saved annually for Starbucks at 10,000+ stores
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Hospitality Ecosystem PartnerscoreTechnology or Integration · 23 January 2024Comcast's MachineQ announced new ecosystem partners for the hospitality industry, providing comprehensive IoT solutions for hotels including guestroom technology, facility management, and operational efficiency.
• LAIIERcoreTechnology or Integration · 16 January 2024LAIIER partnered with Comcast's MachineQ for early water leak detection solutions. LAIIER's leak detection technology integrates with MachineQ's LoRaWAN network to provide real-time water leak alerts and monitoring for commercial properties including hotels.
• New Ecosystem Partner (Hotel Guestroom Technology)coreTechnology or Integration · 11 December 2023Comcast's MachineQ partnered with an ecosystem partner to tackle pesky problems in hotel guestrooms, expanding hospitality solutions for property management and guest experience optimization.
• OnitycoreTechnology or Integration · 23 March 2023Onity and Comcast's MachineQ partnered to bring IoT smart locks to the self-storage industry. Onity's smart lock technology integrates with MachineQ's network for secure, connected access control solutions.
• Fusion PrepminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 March 2023Comcast's MachineQ teamed up with Fusion Prep, a leading digital kitchen solution provider, for integrated foodservice technology deployments.
• GP PROcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 March 2022Comcast's MachineQ powers GP PRO's automated facility cleaning and maintenance solution. The partnership provides IoT-enabled monitoring for commercial facilities including dispensers and occupancy sensors.
• TOTOcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 January 2022MachineQ IoT connectivity helps TOTO enable smart restrooms. TOTO's smart restroom products including connected flush valves and faucets integrate with MachineQ's network for water efficiency monitoring and leak detection in hospitality settings.
• CoreKinectmajorTechnology or Integration · 15 December 2021CoreKinect and Comcast's MachineQ launched an outdoor asset tracking solution. The partnership combines CoreKinect's asset tracking hardware with MachineQ's LoRaWAN connectivity for industrial and logistics applications.
• ADESAmajorTechnology or Integration · 7 December 2021ADESA became the first in the industry to fully deploy an automated vehicle tracking solution across North America, powered by CoreKinect and Comcast's MachineQ for comprehensive asset visibility.
• Radio BridgecoreTechnology or Integration · 14 August 2018Radio Bridge and MachineQ created a sensor-to-cloud ecosystem including long-range sensors, IoT connectivity, and cloud-based management software. Radio Bridge tested sensors on MachineQ's LoRaWAN network achieving 22-mile range in Denver deployments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Everynet: Everynet operates a global LoRaWAN network with presence in multiple countries, providing enterprise IoT connectivity for smart cities, logistics, and asset tracking. It competes directly with MachineQ in delivering carrier-grade LoRaWAN connectivity platforms to enterprise customers.
• Aeris Communications: Aeris provides IoT connectivity platforms and managed services for enterprise customers, with focus on cellular IoT and connected vehicle/asset applications. It is comparable to MachineQ as an enterprise-focused IoT connectivity and platform provider serving multi-site deployments.
• Actility: Actility is a global LoRaWAN network server and IoT platform provider (ThingPark) that enables operators and enterprises to deploy private and public LoRaWAN networks. It is highly comparable to MachineQ's MQCentral and LoRaWAN platform offering, targeting similar enterprise and operator use cases.
• KORE Wireless: KORE Wireless is a managed IoT connectivity provider offering cellular and LPWAN services to enterprise customers across asset tracking, fleet management, and industrial IoT. It competes with MachineQ in providing multi-site enterprise IoT connectivity and managed services.
• Sierra Wireless (Semtech): Sierra Wireless, now part of Semtech following acquisition, provides cellular IoT modules, gateways, and connectivity services for enterprise IoT deployments. It is comparable to MachineQ as an enterprise IoT connectivity and hardware provider serving industrial and commercial applications, with overlap in LPWAN and cellular offerings.
• Senet: Senet is a leading LoRaWAN network operator and IoT connectivity platform provider in North America. It directly competes with MachineQ in LoRaWAN-based enterprise IoT connectivity, offering similar low-power wide-area network services for asset tracking, metering, and environmental monitoring applications.

Broad incumbents

• AWS IoT Core: AWS IoT Core is the hyperscale cloud IoT connectivity and device management service from Amazon Web Services, used by enterprises for device connectivity, messaging, and integration with cloud analytics. It is comparable to MachineQ's platform layer as an IoT connectivity and management offering, though at much larger scale and as part of the broader AWS ecosystem.
• Cisco IoT (including Cisco Jasper): Cisco offers enterprise IoT connectivity and management platforms (notably through its Jasper acquisition and IoT Control Center) serving global enterprises across industrial, transportation, and smart city verticals. It is comparable to MachineQ as a larger incumbent offering IoT connectivity and platform capabilities as part of a broader enterprise portfolio.

Emerging players

• Helium Network: Helium operates a decentralized, blockchain-incentivized LoRaWAN wireless network in the US and globally. While its go-to-market model differs from MachineQ's enterprise direct-sales approach, it competes in the underlying LoRaWAN connectivity layer for low-power IoT use cases.
• ChirpStack (open source LoRaWAN): ChirpStack is an open-source LoRaWAN network server used by enterprises and operators to deploy private LoRaWAN networks. While it targets the technical buyer rather than MachineQ's enterprise direct-sales motion, it competes in the LoRaWAN server/management layer for organizations building their own IoT deployments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/machineq
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@machineq6067
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/machineq-iot

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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