Cimetrics

What Cimetrics does

Cimetrics is a privately-held building automation technology company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Greenville, New Hampshire, that develops BACnet protocol software, networking hardware, cybersecurity products, and analytics services for the global building automation industry. Its flagship product, BACstac, is the first commercial BACnet protocol stack (released 1996) and is embedded in hundreds of OEM products representing 60%+ of the industry, while the company also co-founded the governing bodies BACnet International and the BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) and chaired the BACnet IT Working Group from 2009 to 2019 that developed BACnet/SC (Secure Connect), adopted into the 2020 BACnet Standard.

The company monetizes across four distinct streams: software licensing and royalties on BACstac and the Secured by Cimetrics brand, hardware sales of BNSD routers, SbC4000/SbC410x BACnet/SC hubs, B3060 BBMDs, and B6070 utility meter gateways, the Analytika SaaS building analytics platform (2,500+ algorithms, 8.6M+ BAS points monitored, 5–35% energy savings reported), and engineering/professional services including implementation, cybersecurity assessments, and ongoing commissioning. Customers span BAS manufacturers and OEMs (BACstac licensing), system integrators (security and network management tools), and end-owner facility operators in higher education, pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare, and commercial real estate — including named accounts Sanofi (11-year relationship), Bucknell University (since 2003), a multi-campus hospital enterprise, an Ivy League University, and a global pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Cimetrics operates a global enterprise field-sales motion through direct quote-based selling and HubSpot-booked sales consultations, with no disclosed resellers or marketplace channels. Its go-to-market is anchored by deep standards-body influence (BACnet International, BTL, ASHRAE, NIST collaborations), a cybersecurity framework aligned to NIST 1.1, and a 2025 strategic pivot into open-source ecosystem governance through the Linux Foundation-hosted Coalition for Smarter Buildings Foundation, under which Cimetrics contributed the SmarterStack and related interoperability projects.

Name

Cimetrics

Legal name

Cimetrics, Inc.

Website

https://cimetrics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cimetrics provides BACnet protocol stacks, building automation networking hardware, cybersecurity frameworks, and analytics SaaS to BAS manufacturers, OEMs, system integrators, and facility operators in commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

GRC Platforms & Workflow Automation (HDADAIAA), Network Architecture & Design Services (BPAEAEAA)

Keywords

• BACnet protocol stacks
• Building automation software
• Facility analytics platform
• BACnet cybersecurity
• Building network infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. BACnet Software Licensing (BACstac): Licensing of BACstac BACnet protocol stack to OEM manufacturers for embedding in BACnet-compliant products. Software stacks enable rapid implementation of BACnet in building automation devices.
2. Hardware Products: Sale of BACnet hardware including BNSDs (BACnet Network Segmentation Devices), B3060 BBMD, SbC4000/SbC410x hubs, B6070 Utility Meter Gateways, and BACnet Pulse gateways.
3. Analytika SaaS Platform: Cloud-based building analytics software-as-a-service. Pricing based on size and complexity of monitored facility. Includes continuous analysis, online portal access, and professional engineering support.
4. Professional Services: Engineering and analytical services including implementation support, system design consulting, cybersecurity assessments, and ongoing commissioning services for large-scale facilities.
5. Secured by Cimetrics Brand Licensing: Licensing of Secured by Cimetrics brand to vendors who incorporate SbC security technology, allowing them to promote cybersecurity preparedness in their offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cimetrics develops and sells BACnet protocol stacks (BACstac), BACnet networking hardware (BNSDs/routers, SbC4000/SbC410x hubs, B3060 BBMD, B6070 utility meter gateways), and the Secured by Cimetrics (SbC) cybersecurity framework for building automation systems. The company also operates the Analytika cloud-based building analytics platform and provides professional engineering and commissioning services to BAS manufacturers, system integrators, and facility owners worldwide.

Product overview

Cimetrics offers a comprehensive portfolio of BACnet-based building automation products and services. The core offerings include BACstac (the industry-leading BACnet protocol stack used by 60%+ of BACnet manufacturers), BACnet Network Segmentation Devices (BNSDs/routers) for secure network architecture, and the SbC4000/SbC410x High Density Diagnostic BACnet/SC Hubs with integrated certificate authority. Additional hardware products include the B3060 BBMD for BACnet/IP broadcast management and the B6070 Utility Meter Gateway for meter integration. The Secured by Cimetrics (SbC) framework provides holistic cybersecurity for buildings through cloud-based management, on-premise appliances, and managed devices. The Analytika platform delivers building analytics with 2,500+ algorithms for fault detection, energy savings (5-35%), and operational optimization across 8.6M+ BAS points monitored. These products work together to enable secure, scalable building automation networks from protocol-level implementation through enterprise-wide analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Secured by Cimetrics (SbC): A comprehensive security framework created to ensure the automation systems in buildings and facilities are appropriately defended from cybersecurity threats. Provides cybersecurity products and services for building automation systems including secure BACnet software stacks, branded network devices, and management tools.
• Analytika

Products and services

• BACstac BACnet Protocol Stack Software protocol stack licensed to BAS manufacturers and OEMs for embedding BACnet communication into building automation devices, supporting BACnet/SC and BACnet/IP requirements and accelerating BTL certification.
• BACnet Network Segmentation Devices (BNSDs/Routers) Hardware routers that securely segment BACnet MS/TP, B/IP, and B/SC networks, contain broadcasts, enforce Zero Trust security, and provide real-time visibility across multi-vendor building automation networks.
• SbC4000/SbC410x High-Density BACnet/SC Diagnostic Hubs and Site CA Hardware (SbC4000, up to 500 devices) and VM (SbC410x, 4,000+ devices) platforms that manage BACnet/SC certificates, onboard devices, deliver real-time diagnostics, and capture Wireshark-compatible traffic across secured BAS networks.
• B3060 BACnet Broadcast Management Device (BBMD) Compact, dedicated appliance that extends BACnet/IP across multiple IP subnets and supports Foreign Device registration for remote access, using the BACstac/32 protocol stack on a 32-bit embedded Linux OS.
• B6070 Utility Meter Gateway Cost-effective gateway that connects up to four pulse or dry contact meters (gas, water, electricity) to BACnet/IP, presenting each meter as BACnet analog objects with scale factors and retaining counts through power outages via non-volatile memory.
• Cimetrics BACnet Modules Modular BACnet components for integration and functionality within building automation systems, sold as a distinct product line.
• BACnet Explorer Diagnostic tool for exploring, browsing, and analyzing BACnet networks and connected devices during integration and troubleshooting.
• Secured by Cimetrics (SbC) Framework Cybersecurity framework for BAS that combines the SbC Management Cloud, the SbC Orchestrator Appliance, and SbC Managed Devices to provide certificate lifecycle management, device authentication and authorization, secure configuration, backup and restore, software updates, and event logging aligned with NIST Framework 1.1.
• Analytika Building Analytics Platform Cloud-based SaaS platform providing continuous fault detection, energy optimization, preventative maintenance, data visualization, compliance reporting, and utility meter management for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities, monitored across 8.6M+ BAS points.
• BACnet Consulting and Engineering Services Professional engineering and analytical services including implementation support, BACnet network design consulting, cybersecurity assessments, and ongoing commissioning services for large-scale facilities and central utility plants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of $315,000 annually for Ivy League University with 0.23 year payback
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and strategic.

• Coalition for Smarter Buildings Foundation (C4SB Foundation)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2025Cimetrics contributed technical projects including Div2525, Technology Exchange Optimization, SmarterStack, and Interoperable Building Box to the Linux Foundation at Realcomm IBCon 2025. The C4SB Foundation aims to address fragmentation in building management systems through open frameworks.
• Linux FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2025Four technical projects from C4SB Foundation (including SmarterStack) contributed to Linux Foundation for governance, technical support, and ecosystem engagement to increase visibility, collaboration, and long-term sustainability.
• BACnet International (formerly BACnet Manufacturers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCimetrics co-founded the BACnet Manufacturers Association (now BACnet International) to promote BACnet standard adoption and interoperability worldwide. This foundational partnership established industry-wide governance for BACnet.
• BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCimetrics co-founded BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL), a cornerstone of BACnet adoption and interoperability testing worldwide. BTL certification ensures products meet BACnet standard requirements.
• NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with NIST to advance secure communication for the smart grid. Cimetrics contributes expertise in building automation security standards.
• ASHRAEstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing commitment to BACnet standard development through ASHRAE. Cimetrics participated in BACnet IT Working Group developing BACnet/SC, which was adopted into the 2020 BACnet Standard.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Johnson Controls is a global leader in building automation, HVAC, and energy management with its Metasys/OpenBlue platforms. It competes with Cimetrics at the facility-owner layer in large enterprise deployments.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure platform spans building automation, energy management, and OT cybersecurity. It is comparable as a broad incumbent whose cybersecurity and analytics stack overlaps with SbC and Analytika.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell offers a broad portfolio of building automation systems, cybersecurity services, and analytics (including via Tridium). It is comparable to Cimetrics as a comprehensive incumbent in the same end market, though spanning far more than protocol/networking.

Direct peers

• Tridium: Tridium (a Honeywell business) develops the Niagara Framework, the most widely deployed open software framework for building automation, and provides BACnet integration tools. It competes directly with Cimetrics' BACstac and SbC offerings in OEM protocol stacks and building network management.
• KMC Controls: KMC Controls is a BAS manufacturer building BACnet-native controllers, routers, and analytics tools for HVAC and lighting. It is comparable to Cimetrics as a BACnet-forward vendor serving both OEMs and end-user facility operators.
• Contemporary Controls: Contemporary Controls manufactures BACnet/IP and BACnet MS-TP routers, gateways, and protocol stack products aimed at OEMs and integrators. It directly overlaps Cimetrics' BNSD/BACstac product lines for BACnet network infrastructure.
• Automated Logic: Automated Logic (a Carrier company) sells BACnet-based building automation systems, controllers, and analytics to commercial facilities. It competes with Cimetrics' Analytika and network solutions in mid-market and enterprise BAS deployments.

Emerging players

• Optigo Networks: Optigo Networks focuses on BACnet network analytics, monitoring, and cybersecurity for smart buildings. It overlaps Cimetrics' SbC and Analytika offerings in BAS visibility and security for integrators and owners.
• Claroty: Claroty is a leading OT cybersecurity vendor that has been expanding into building automation environments. It competes with Cimetrics' SbC framework for the BAS security budget owned by enterprise CISOs.
• Nozomi Networks: Nozomi Networks provides OT and IoT cybersecurity, network visibility, and asset intelligence increasingly used in building automation environments. It is comparable to SbC as an OT-native security alternative for BAS owners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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