Scientel Solutions

What Scientel Solutions does

Scientel Solutions, LLC is a privately held systems integrator headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, operating as "The Universal Integrator" across networking, security, and lifecycle management. Founded in the mid-1990s and purchased by current CEO Nelson C. Santos in 2005, the company maintains 13 offices across North America and the United Kingdom and has delivered more than 1,200 implementations to 160+ active clients over a 30-year operating history. Its core offering is the proprietary Complete Situational Awareness (CSA) platform, which unifies three pillars — Networking (custom Wi-Fi, broadband, Private LTE/Nokia NDAC, SD-WAN, EPIC event connectivity), Security (video surveillance with AI analytics, access control, gun analytics, concealed weapons detection, Halo smart sensor, drone detection), and Lifecycle Management (24x7x365 NOC monitoring, tiered support packages, cybersecurity services, CyberShield24).

Scientel serves five primary verticals — public safety, education (K-12 and university), state and local government, enterprise, and healthcare — with notable engagements including the $55M North Texas Interoperable Radio Network for the City of Fort Worth (integrating 70+ jurisdictions), Morton Arboretum (1,700-acre Wi-Fi deployment), Illinois State Police (LPR identification program), and multiple K-12 districts. The company is technology-agnostic, partnering at Tier 1 status with Nokia, Avigilon/Motorola, Cambium Networks, Fortinet, Axis Communications, Drone Defence, and others, while operating within purchasing cooperatives (HGACBuy, TIPS, Omnia Partners) to access government procurement.

Revenue is generated through a mix of project-based hardware sales and integration services, recurring managed services and NOC subscriptions (Basic/Advanced/Optimal tiers), and cybersecurity subscriptions (CyberShield24). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with consultation and demo request channels, supported by a layered marketing program (LinkedIn, YouTube, newsletter, content, PR Newswire distribution). Recent product expansion into AI-driven physical security (gun analytics, concealed weapons detection, Halo sensor) and SMB cybersecurity (CyberShield24, February 2025) signals a deliberate broadening of the addressable market beyond the traditional government integration core.

Name

Scientel Solutions

Legal name

Scientel Solutions, LLC

Website

https://scientelsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Scientel Solutions is a private systems integrator providing unified networking, security, and lifecycle management solutions to public safety, education, government, enterprise, and healthcare clients across 13 offices in North America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Systems Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Communications Services, Nec (4899), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Monitoring, Assurance & Managed NOC Services (SLA Ops) (HDAIAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Performance Management & Observability Services (BPAEAEAH), Network Security Services (Firewall/VPN/ZTNA/SASE Integration) (BPAEAEAG), Managed Detection & Response (MDR) & SOC Services (HDADAGAG)

Keywords

• Network integration services
• Physical security solutions
• Private LTE networks
• Managed network services
• Cybersecurity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lombard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Networking Solutions: Design, implementation, and support of custom Wi-Fi and broadband solutions, point-to-point (PTP) & point-to-multipoint (PMP) links, Private LTE networks, SD-WAN, and WLAN infrastructure. Revenue generated through project-based implementation and ongoing support contracts.
2. Security Solutions: Video surveillance, access control, gun detection, concealed weapons detection, drone detection, and integrated security systems. Includes hardware sales, installation, and monitoring services.
3. Lifecycle Management & NOC Services: 24x7x365 monitoring from Network Operations Center with tiered support packages (Basic, Advanced, Optimal). Ongoing maintenance, software/hardware upgrades, and KPI reporting.
4. Cybersecurity Services: Penetration testing, threat prevention, endpoint detection & response, zero-trust network access, and SOC monitoring services.
5. CyberShield24: Small-to-midsized organization cybersecurity protection with real-time threat intelligence and detection & response capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Scientel Solutions operates as 'The Universal Integrator' delivering 360-degree technology integration services spanning Networking (High-Speed Connectivity and Private LTE), Security (Video Security, Access Control, Gun Detection, Concealed Weapons Detection, Drone Detection), and Lifecycle Management (24x7x365 NOC monitoring and Cybersecurity). The company's proprietary Complete Situational Awareness (CSA) platform unifies these three service pillars into a single turnkey offering, with hardware sales, professional installation, managed services, and recurring subscriptions delivered across 13 offices in North America and Europe.

Product overview

Scientel Solutions operates as 'The Universal Integrator' providing comprehensive 360° technology services through a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core Complete Situational Awareness (CSA) platform unifies three main service pillars: Networking (High-Speed Connectivity and Private LTE including Nokia NDAC and EPIC event solutions), Security (Video Security, Access Control, Gun Analytics & Detection, Halo Smart Sensor, and Concealed Weapons Detection), and Lifecycle Management (Network Operations Center, Cybersecurity, and CyberShield24). Additional offerings include specialized solutions for Drone Detection & Monitoring and Connected Cities. The company serves diverse industries including public safety, education, state & local government, enterprise, and healthcare through its network of technology partners and 13 offices across North America and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CyberShield24: Enterprise-level cybersecurity protection solution for small to midsized organizations, providing real-time threat intelligence with Detection & Response (TIDR).
• CyberShield24
• EPIC (Event Private Internet Connection)
• Complete Situational Awareness (CSA)
• Aerotracker
• Aerotracker / AeroSentry
• Halo: Smart Sensor
• DroneSense

Products and services

• High-Speed Connectivity Custom-designed, implemented, and supported high-speed wireless connectivity solutions including PTP/PMP links, WLAN, mobile routers, and SD-WAN for scalable future-proof enterprise networks.
• Private LTE Secure private LTE network deployments enabling organizations to operate closed wireless networks independent of public carriers for utilities, oil & gas, mining, public safety, and healthcare facilities.
• Video Security AI-powered video surveillance systems with facial recognition, license plate recognition (LPR), and modern video management systems (VMS) for comprehensive facility security.
• Access Control Physical access control systems providing facility entry regulation with customized entry times, individualized access permissions, real-time forced entry alerting, and VMS integration.
• Gun Analytics & Detection AI-powered gun detection using existing security cameras to identify gun threats in fractions of a second with near-zero false positives, instant alerting, and direct PSAP connections.
• Halo: Smart Sensor Multi-function smart sensor providing environmental health monitoring (air quality, temperature, humidity), safety detection (gunshot, aggression, motion), and vape/THC detection without requiring personally identifiable information.
• Concealed Weapons Detection Touchless security screening using advanced sensors and AI to detect concealed weapons, scanning up to 3,600 people per hour with built-in Avigilon cameras and configurable sensitivity settings.
• Network Operations Center (NOC) 24x7x365 network monitoring facility providing real-time alarm management, ticket generation, triage, and field personnel dispatch via tiered support packages (Basic, Advanced, Optimal).
• Cybersecurity Comprehensive cybersecurity services including penetration testing, AI-powered threat prevention, endpoint detection and response (EDR), firewalls, zero-trust network access, and incident response.
• CyberShield24 Real-time threat intelligence with detection and response (TIDR) designed for small-to-midsized organizations with fewer than 100 endpoints, providing 24-hour incident response support, zero-hour detection, supply chain and credential theft breach detection, and annual cyber risk audits.
• Drone Detection & Monitoring Drone detection and monitoring providing early warning alerts, real-time 3D tracking, aircraft identification, and defeat capabilities for airports, prisons, stadiums, critical infrastructure, and seaports.
• Connected Cities Smart city solutions integrating advanced networking and AI/IoT technologies to enhance constituent quality of life, public safety, resource management, and connectivity for municipalities.
• Complete Situational Awareness (CSA) Turnkey unified platform combining networking, security, and lifecycle management into one cohesive solution for holistic technology integration and management across client environments.
• Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (NDAC) Nokia Private LTE solution providing true 5G LTE network capabilities with end-to-end platform for secure, high-performance local connectivity in mining, manufacturing, utilities, and smart cities.
• EPIC (Event Private Internet Connection) Quick-deploy private LTE network solution for large-scale events, parades, and festivals enabling instant private internet access for guests, staff, and sponsors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $880,000 raised for veteran organizations over 9 years through Putting for Veterans events
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability11 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered tier 2, tier 1, integration partner, purchasing cooperative and project partner.

• Omnilerttier 2Technology or Integration · 18 December 2024Announced partnership December 18, 2024 for gun analytics and detection solutions. Omnilert Gun Detect appliance combines hardware, software, monitoring services, and PSAP connections for active shooter prevention.
• Nokiatier 1Technology or IntegrationTier 1 technology partner providing microwave radios and MPLS equipment. Key partner for Private LTE solutions including Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (NDAC) and Nokia Wavence 9500 Microwave Packet Radio platform.
• Axis Communicationstier 1Technology or IntegrationTier 1 technology partner for video surveillance solutions including security cameras and management systems.
• Avigilontier 1Technology or IntegrationTier 1 partner providing video security cameras, Access Control, and Concealed Weapons Detection solutions with Next-Generation Video Analytics.
• Cambium Networkstier 1Technology or IntegrationTier 1 partner for WiFi and broadband wireless connectivity solutions including cnMaestro management platform.
• Fortinettier 1Technology or IntegrationTier 1 partner providing WLAN solutions with comprehensive security tools for wireless network efficiency and security.
• Motorola Solutions/Vigilanttier 1Technology or IntegrationTier 1 partner for license plate recognition (LPR) cameras and video security/access control solutions. Vigilant provides LEARN database for inter-agency data sharing.
• Drone Defencetier 1Technology or IntegrationTier 1 partner for drone detection and monitoring solutions providing technology for detecting and tracking unwanted drones.
• Kantechtier 1Technology or IntegrationTier 1 partner for access control systems and physical access control system (PACS) solutions.
• Motorola Solutionstier 1Technology or IntegrationTier 1 partner for comprehensive public safety and enterprise communications solutions including LQ6 LPR cameras.
• Exacqtier 1Technology or IntegrationTier 1 partner for video management systems (VMS) and video surveillance solutions.
• Hanwha Visiontier 2Technology or IntegrationTier 2 technology partner for security cameras and video surveillance systems.
• Cybershadowstier 2Technology or IntegrationTier 2 cybersecurity partner for advanced threat detection and network security solutions.
• GXCtier 2Technology or IntegrationTier 2 technology partner for communications and networking solutions.
• Ciscotier 2Technology or IntegrationTier 2 technology partner for networking, routing, and switching infrastructure solutions.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)tier 2Technology or IntegrationTier 2 technology partner for enterprise networking and infrastructure solutions.
• Illustratier 2Technology or IntegrationTier 2 partner for security camera solutions and video surveillance technology.
• Juniper Networkstier 2Technology or IntegrationTier 2 partner for network routing, switching, and security solutions.
• Evolvtier 2Technology or IntegrationTier 2 partner for concealed weapons detection technology and touchless security screening solutions.
• Milestone Systemstier 2Technology or IntegrationTier 2 partner for video management software (VMS) and XProtect platform solutions.
• Siemensintegration partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegration partner for collaborative projects combining Siemens technologies with Scientel solutions.
• DXC Technologyintegration partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegration partner for large-scale technology integration and managed services projects.
• Accentureintegration partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegration partner for consulting and implementation services on major technology projects.
• RC Wegmanintegration partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegration partner for construction and technology integration projects.
• KWCC Constructionintegration partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegration partner (formerly KWCG) for construction and technology integration projects including Putting for Veterans sponsor.
• Leopardointegration partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegration partner for construction and facility technology integration projects.
• ARC-Electricintegration partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegration partner for electrical and technology installation services.
• H&H Electricintegration partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegration partner for electrical and low voltage technology installation services.
• Meadeintegration partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegration partner for technology and electrical solutions since 1908.
• Boldynintegration partnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for network infrastructure and connectivity solutions in US markets.
• NTI (Network Technologies Inc)integration partnerTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for networking technology solutions.
• HGACBuypurchasing cooperativeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment purchasing cooperative enabling government entities to procure technology solutions through pre-negotiated contracts.
• TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System)purchasing cooperativeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational purchasing cooperative helping governments across the country buy technology solutions.
• Omnia Partnerspurchasing cooperativeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic sector procurement partner for cooperative purchasing and technology acquisition.
• Extreme Networksproject partnerTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing WiNG platform technology with multi-hop meshing capabilities for Morton Arboretum WiFi implementation.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Presidio: Mid-to-large IT solutions integrator delivering networking, security, cloud, and managed services to enterprise and government clients. Closely comparable to Scientel in the multi-vendor system integration model, though Presidio operates at significantly larger scale with broader geographic reach and similar focus on converging networking and security practices.
• ConvergeOne (C1): End-to-end IT services provider specializing in enterprise networking, collaboration, data center, and security solutions for enterprise and public sector. Direct comparable to Scientel in vendor-agnostic integration, managed services, and cybersecurity offerings, with overlapping presence in government and education verticals.
• Black Box Corporation: Network integration and communications services provider delivering unified communications, networking, and security solutions to enterprise and government customers. Direct competitor to Scientel in systems integration, network deployment, and managed services, with similar reliance on Tier 1 OEM partnerships.
• Integration Partners Corporation: Boutique IT integration consultancy specializing in enterprise networking, collaboration, and security deployments. Comparable to Scientel's integrator-style approach focused on Tier 1 vendor implementations, though narrower in vertical focus than Scientel's five-segment coverage.
• Carousel Industries (AVC): Unified communications, networking, and security integrator serving enterprise and midmarket customers. Comparable to Scientel through similar vendor-agnostic integration, managed services, and physical security offerings, with overlapping reliance on government and enterprise contract vehicles.

Broad incumbents

• CDW Corporation: Large multi-brand IT solutions provider serving business, government, education, and healthcare with technology integration, hardware procurement, and managed services. Overlaps with Scientel across networking, security, and lifecycle management but operates at substantially larger scale and breadth across all product categories.
• Insight Enterprises: Global IT solutions integrator offering hardware, software, services, and managed solutions across networking, security, cloud, and lifecycle management to enterprise and public sector clients. Broader incumbent comparable to Scientel's integration + lifecycle management model but with significantly wider portfolio and global footprint.
• World Wide Technology: Large-scale technology services provider delivering digital transformation, networking, security, and managed services to enterprise and public sector. Comparable to Scientel through systems integration and lifecycle management, though WWT is materially larger with a much deeper partner ecosystem and supply-chain practice.
• ePlus Technology: IT solutions provider delivering networking, security, cloud, and managed services across enterprise and public sector with a similar vendor-agnostic integrator profile. Comparable to Scientel in technology integration and security services, with greater scale and broader geographic coverage.

Emerging players

• Yorktel: Audio-visual and unified communications integrator with growing security and managed services practice serving enterprise, government, and healthcare. Comparable to Scientel through systems integration and physical security, with relatively narrower networking depth but similar managed-services trajectory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ScientelSOLN
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRlHF2Pqoy0VIcmPpVQdvyw
• Facebookfacebook.com/scientelsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scientel-solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/scientelsolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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