Kentima

What Kentima does

Kentima AB, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Staffanstorp, Sweden, develops, manufactures, and sells integrated automation and security products for industrial, building, infrastructure, and surveillance use cases. The company operates as a corporate group: Kentima Holding AB (publ), listed on NASDAQ First North Growth Market since June 2013 under the ticker KENH, owns two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, Kentima AB and Kentima Control R&D AB, and employs approximately 30 people.

The technology stack is built around two proprietary software platforms. WideQuick is an HMI/SCADA platform supporting OPC DA, OPC UA, Modbus, and IEC 61850 communications, extended by vertical add-ons including WideQuick BMS for building management, WideQuick WWT for water and wastewater treatment, the WideQuick Modular Framework, and WideQuick PSIM for physical security information management. Ethiris is the company's Video Management Software, paired with NVR/NVC/NVP hardware lines and rack solutions supporting up to 200 camera channels, and integrated with access control and alarm-center services via Safe4 and SOS Alarm partnerships. Hardware revenue is generated from operator panels/boxes (H300–H800 series), OE series industrial panel PCs and box PCs, and industrial monitors, with CE certification across product lines.

Kentima makes money through sale of software licenses, industrial hardware, training services, and emerging Security-as-a-Service offerings (Ethiris ACS, Ethiris Access Service, Ethiris VMS Universal). Sales run through a partner channel network of system integrators, OEMs, consultants, and installers, supported by a small direct sales organization with dedicated Area Sales Managers for Automation and Security. End customers span manufacturing (Volkswagen Slovakia, SSAB, Carlsberg, Göteborgs Kex, Leksands Knäckebröd, NKT HV Cables, Arctic Paper), retail (DollarStore, ICA Maxi), utilities and water (Mälarenergi, Pure Water Scandinavia, Robertsfors/Sala/Skara Kommun), property and real estate (AB Kristianstadsbyggen, Vadstena Fastighets), and public-sector security and education clients (Riksarkivet, Helsingborgs stad, Umeå universitet, SOS Alarm integrations, Kolmården Zoo, Silja Europa).

Name

Kentima

Legal name

Kentima AB

Website

https://kentima.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kentima is a Swedish public company that develops, manufactures, and sells WideQuick HMI/SCADA software and Ethiris video management software, combined with proprietary industrial hardware and Security-as-a-Service, serving Nordic enterprises via a channel partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Video Surveillance (VSaaS) Setup & Management (HSAHACAE), AI/Analytics Video Surveillance (Detection, LPR, People Counting) (HSAHACAF), Control Room HMI/Visualization, Alarm & Event Management (EUADAEAJ)

Keywords

• HMI/SCADA software
• Video management systems
• Building automation solutions
• Industrial operator panels
• Physical security management

Headquarters

HQ city

Staffanstorp

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: Sale of HMI/SCADA software licenses (WideQuick) and VMS software (Ethiris) with various license levels and configurations.
2. Hardware Products: Sale of Industrial Computers (OE series Panel PCs and Box PCs), Operator Panels/Boxes (H series), Industrial Monitors, and NVR/NVC/NVP hardware platforms.
3. Security as a Service: Cloud-based security services including Ethiris ACS (access control with Safe4 and SOS Alarm integrations), Ethiris Access Service, and Ethiris VMS Universal.
4. Training Services: Educational training courses for WideQuick and Ethiris products including Basic, Script, Professional, and Modular Framework modules.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kentima develops, manufactures, and sells proprietary automation and security products organized around two flagship software platforms: WideQuick HMI/SCADA for industrial process monitoring, building management, and water/wastewater treatment, and Ethiris VMS for video surveillance and physical security information management. The portfolio is complemented by purpose-built hardware including operator panels/boxes, OE-series industrial panel PCs and box PCs, NVR/NVC/NVP video recording platforms, and Security-as-a-Service offerings (Ethiris ACS, Ethiris Access Service, Ethiris VMS Universal). Sales are channel-led via system integrators, OEM customers, consultants, and installers.

Product overview

Kentima is a Swedish company that develops, manufactures, and sells advanced products for the automation and security industries. The product portfolio consists of two main business areas: Automation and Security. Within Automation, Kentima offers WideQuick HMI/SCADA software as the core platform, with specialized concepts including WideQuick BMS (Building Management System), Modular Framework (MOD), and Water Wastewater Treatment (WWT). The hardware portfolio includes WideQuick HMI Panel/Box operator units (H300-H800 series), OE Series Industrial Computers (Panel PCs and Box PCs), and Industrial Monitors. Within Security, Kentima offers Ethiris VMS (Video Management Software) as the core platform, complemented by Ethiris PSIM for physical security information management. Hardware products include Ethiris NVR/NVC/NVP (Network Video Recorder/Client/Panel) systems and NVRN Rack Solutions. The company also provides Security-as-a-Service offerings including Ethiris ACS (integrating with Safe4 and SOS Alarm), Ethiris Access Service, and Ethiris VMS Universal. Both business areas share common infrastructure including WideQuick Designer, WideQuick Web Client, WideQuick OPC Server, and Ethiris Mobile applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WideQuick: HMI/SCADA software platform for industrial automation, building management, and process control applications.
• Ethiris

Products and services

• WideQuick HMI/SCADA A flexible software platform for human-machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) used to monitor and control machines, process plants, buildings, and water/wastewater facilities. Delivered to industrial customers via system integrators.
• WideQuick BMS (Building Management System) A building automation system for monitoring individual properties up to large property portfolios, contributing to optimized operations and reduced energy consumption. Used by real estate owners, municipalities, and facility managers.
• WideQuick Water & Wastewater Treatment (WWT) A concept for water and wastewater treatment facilities providing flexible and scalable monitoring, map-based surveillance, automatic menu generation, and alarm notifications via SMS/email. Used by water utilities and municipalities.
• WideQuick PSIM Physical Security Information Management software for building overarching security systems by integrating and communicating with multiple security subsystems.
• WideQuick HMI Panel/Box (H300–H800 series) Operator panels and boxes with integrated WideQuick HMI/SCADA software, available in H300 through H800 series with screen sizes from 10.1" to 21.5". Used in industrial automation installations.
• OE Series Industrial Computers (Panel PC / Box PC) Robust industrial panel PCs and box PCs (OE300 Compact, OE400 Compact E Plus, OE500 Rapid/Extended, OE600 Flexible R/Superior R, OE700 Performance, OE800 Heavy Duty) designed for demanding industrial environments.
• Industrial Monitors (IM1 series) Industrial-grade monitors (IM1 series) with screen sizes from 10.1" to 21.5" and IP65-rated front panels for use in industrial automation environments.
• Ethiris VMS (Video Management Software) Professional video management software for creating comprehensive video surveillance solutions with extensive camera support and flexible video wall capabilities. Used by security operators in commercial, government, and industrial settings.
• Ethiris PSIM Physical Security Information Management software for integrating and managing multiple security subsystems as a unified security solution.
• Ethiris NVR (Network Video Recorder) Hardware network video recording systems (NVR-1E, NVR-4, NVRN-4, NVRC series) supporting 9 to 200 camera channels for professional surveillance deployments.
• Ethiris NVC (Network Video Client) Network video client hardware (NVC-1E, NVC-4S, NVC-4L) for accessing and operating Ethiris VMS systems.
• Ethiris NVP (Network Video Panel) Network video panel hardware (NVP-1E-3xx, NVP-1E-5xx, NVP-4-6xx) with integrated display panels for surveillance operator stations.
• NVRN Rack Solutions Rack-mounted video surveillance solutions (NVRN Series S, M, L) with associated rack monitors and operator clients for control-room deployments.
• Ethiris ACS (Access Control Service) Security-as-a-Service offering combining access control and alarm monitoring through integrations with Safe4 (access control) and SOS Alarm (alarm receiving).
• Ethiris Access Service Cloud-based access control service for managing building access remotely.
• Ethiris VMS Universal

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced energy consumption through optimized building management
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SOS AlarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration of Ethiris VMS with SOS Alarm camera service, allowing selected cameras to connect to SOS Alarm's monitoring service for enhanced surveillance and alarm response capabilities
• Safe4 Security Group AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthiris ACS integration with Safe4 access control system for combined security management solutions

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Beijer Electronics: Beijer Electronics is a Swedish-headquartered industrial automation and HMI company with the iX HMI/SCADA platform and the WAGO-I/O-IPC line of industrial PCs. Like Kentima, it sells HMI panels, operator PCs, and SCADA software into Nordic and European industrial and infrastructure customers through a partner channel.

Broad incumbents

• Citect / AVEVA (Schneider Electric): AVEVA (formerly Citect, now part of Schneider Electric) provides a widely used SCADA/HMI platform with deep penetration in process industries. It competes directly with Kentima's WideQuick HMI/SCADA on large process and utilities projects, though at significantly greater scale.
• Genetec: Genetec Security Center is a leading unified VMS/ACS/PSIM platform that competes with Kentima's Ethiris VMS and PSIM offerings, particularly in enterprise and government deployments. Genetec's broader portfolio and global reach make it a benchmark competitor in the video-surveillance software category.
• Milestone Systems: Milestone XProtect is one of the world's most widely deployed open-platform VMS products and a direct competitor to Ethiris VMS, especially across Nordic and European enterprise customers. Milestone's channel model and broad camera support closely mirror Kentima's go-to-market approach.
• Advantech: Advantech is one of the largest industrial-PC vendors globally and competes with Kentima's OE-series Panel PCs, Box PCs, and Industrial Monitors. While broader in scope, Advantech increasingly bundles HMI/SCADA software stacks, placing it in competition with Kentima's combined hardware-plus-WideQuick offering.
• Siemens (SIMATIC HMI / WinCC): Siemens' SIMATIC HMI panels and WinCC/TIA Portal SCADA software are leading incumbents in industrial automation. They compete with Kentima's WideQuick HMI/SCADA and H-series operator panels in manufacturing and process-industry accounts, especially where customers already standardize on the Siemens ecosystem.
• ABB (System 800xA / Panel Builder): ABB's System 800xA and associated Panel Builder offerings compete with Kentima's WideQuick HMI/SCADA in process industries, water/wastewater, and power. ABB also has a wide installed base of automation customers that overlap with Kentima's verticals, including electrical distribution where ABB is a global leader.

Regional players

• Axis Communications: Axis Communications is a Swedish-headquartered video-surveillance and network-camera specialist whose Axis Camera Station competes in the same Nordic enterprise and government accounts as Kentima's Ethiris VMS. Both companies sell through system integrators in the Nordic security channel.

Emerging players

• iLOQ: iLOQ is a Finnish digital access-control and locking company that, like Kentima, is a Nordic-headquartered security vendor serving property and infrastructure customers via a partner channel. It represents an adjacent competitor in the access-control domain where Kentima's Ethiris ACS operates.
• IDIS: IDIS is a Korean VMS/AI-video analytics vendor with growing European presence that competes with Ethiris VMS in mid-market enterprise security projects. Its end-to-end VMS-plus-camera approach is comparable to Kentima's combined Ethiris VMS-plus-NVR hardware offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kentimaab

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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