What UPSISTEMAS does

UPSISTEMAS is a privately held Colombian technology and energy infrastructure integrator headquartered in Bogotá with regional offices in Medellín, Cali and Barranquilla. Founded in the mid-1990s, the company has operated for 30 years serving more than 2,500 active clients across every major sector of the Colombian economy, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, mining, oil & gas, manufacturing, retail and government. Its core deliverable is the integration of mission-critical infrastructure subsystems — regulated power (UPS and PDU), precision cooling, fire detection and clean-agent extinguishing, structured cabling and fiber optics, electronic security, and remote monitoring — into turnkey datacenters, micro data centers, and containerized industrial deployments, complemented by renewable/hybrid energy solutions and backup battery technologies. The portfolio is anchored on direct manufacturing partnerships with Eaton (UPS), STULZ (precision cooling), Vertiv, Legrand, CommScope, Panduit, Bard, HiRef and Airsys, backed by ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 45001, ICREA and Uptime Institute certifications.\n\nThe business operates a hybrid revenue model combining one-time equipment sales (Eaton UPS lines from 700 VA to 1,200 kW, STULZ precision air conditioning, batteries, cabling and spare parts) with structurally more important recurring streams: 24/7 maintenance contracts, equipment-outsourcing and Infrastructure-as-a-Service arrangements (over 2,000 installed units owned by UPSISTEMAS), delegated datacenter administration (BPO across eight management dimensions), 24/7 remote monitoring, on-demand maintenance services, and energy-quality diagnostic engagements. The model shifts capital expenditure to operating expense for clients, enabling rapid scaling during events such as the Koba-D1 retail expansion from 0 to 1,000 stores in 20 months during COVID-19 confinement, and supports documented outcomes including a 36.2% energy consumption reduction at Banco de Bogotá, 80% fuel savings at 11 remote telecom stations in Amazonía and Vaupés, and a power-factor improvement from 92% to 99.6% at Banco Popular.\n\nUPSISTEMAS reaches the market through direct enterprise field sales rather than channel partners, supported by content marketing in its 'Revista' (case-study hub) and WhatsApp Business lead capture. All operations are concentrated in Colombia with no disclosed international expansion, and the company is privately held with no public revenue disclosure, no PE/VC backing identified, and no ownership transaction visible in the input data. Operational scale is substantial — 30,000+ maintenance services delivered per year, 5,000+ pieces of equipment under 24/7 coverage, 200+ MVA of installed power equipment and 400+ tons of refrigeration — but the company operates without any disclosed AI/ML research or proprietary data products, positioning it as a traditional systems integrator whose primary moat is multi-vendor technical certification, national service coverage and a large installed base generating recurring service revenue.

Name

UPSISTEMAS

Legal name

UPSISTEMAS

Website

https://upsistemas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

UPSISTEMAS is a Colombian critical infrastructure integrator with 30 years of experience delivering turnkey datacenter, UPS, precision cooling, fire safety, structured cabling and renewable energy solutions to 2,500+ enterprise clients across financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, mining, oil & gas, manufacturing and retail sectors nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Critical Infrastructure Solutions

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

UPS Systems & Backup Power (Online/line-interactive UPS, industrial backup) (IMAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backup Power & Critical Power Systems (Generators/UPS) (IMAIABAJ), Replacement Parts, Maintenance & Service (UPS/Power Protection) (HDACAJAH), UPS Accessories & Monitoring (Network Cards, Software, Sensors) (HDACAJAF)

Keywords

• Mission-critical infrastructure
• Datacenter solutions
• Power protection systems
• Precision cooling solutions
• Structured cabling networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Product Sales: Sale of UPS systems, precision air conditioning units, batteries, structured cabling components, fire detection/extinguishing systems, and power distribution equipment. Products include Eaton UPS lines (9SX, 9PX, 9155, 9PXM, 9355, 93E, 93PM, 9395, 9PHD), STULZ precision cooling (CyberAir 3, MiniSpace, CyberRow, CyberHandler, Chillers), Bard wall-mount units, batteries (VRLA, VLA, NiCd, Lithium-ion), and structured cabling materials.
2. Outsourcing of Energy and Cooling Equipment: Equipment rental model where UPSISTEMAS owns and provides UPS and air conditioning equipment to clients, including technical support, maintenance, and customized service. Company reports experience with over 2,000 equipment installations in this modality. Reduces clients' capital expenditure requirements.
3. Maintenance Contracts: 24/7 maintenance coverage contracts incorporating spare parts, support equipment, and preventive/corrective maintenance to guarantee continuity of covered equipment. Includes response guarantees and priority service.
4. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Project financing model allowing clients to develop technology infrastructure projects without large initial capital investments. UPSISTEMAS handles all phases from conception and design through implementation, administration, and specialized technical support, ensuring project sustainability over time.
5. On-Demand Maintenance Services: Preventive or corrective maintenance services provided on-demand by specialized and factory-certified personnel, with billing based on services requested during determined time periods.
6. Energy Quality Analysis Services: Diagnostic services for electrical infrastructure to identify anomalies in electrical systems that risk personnel safety, operational continuity, and potential energy savings. Includes action plan recommendations and technically and financially viable solution analysis.
7. Delegated Data Center Administration: Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) of specialized datacenter infrastructure management through permanent on-site supervision and remote monitoring. Covers 8 management dimensions including preventive maintenance, planning, monitoring, inventory, and remote hands.
8. 24/7 Monitoring Services: Real-time infrastructure monitoring service available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. Customized solutions built on knowledge of each business's specific needs, identifying critical events and triggering action plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UPSISTEMAS is a Colombian technology infrastructure provider specializing in mission-critical infrastructure solutions for enterprise clients. The company designs, implements, and maintains integrated datacenter, regulated power (UPS), precision air conditioning, fire safety, structured cabling, renewable energy, and managed services portfolios across financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, mining, oil & gas, and industrial sectors in Colombia.

Product overview

UPSISTEMAS is a Colombian technology infrastructure company with 30 years of experience serving over 2,500 clients. Its offering is organized as a platform-plus-solutions portfolio spanning Solutions (Datacenter Llave en Mano, Cableado Estructurado, Climatización de Precisión, Climatización Wall Mounted, Energía Renovable, Energía Regulada, Incendio y Seguridad, Contenedores para Infraestructura Industrial, Infraestructura para Contenedores, and Micro Data Centers), Products (Eaton UPS systems, PDU/RPP power distribution, STULZ precision air conditioning, BARD wall-mount AC, portable AC units, battery technologies, and spare parts), and Services (Administración Delegada de Centros de Datos, Análisis de Calidad de Energía, Contratos de Mantenimiento, Infraestructura como Servicio IaaS, Mantenimiento por Demanda, Monitoreo y Control, and Outsourcing Energía Regulada y Climatización). The portfolio is anchored around mission-critical infrastructure continuity, combining energy regulation (Eaton UPS and PDU products), precision climate control (STULZ, BARD), and managed services to serve sectors including finance, healthcare, telecom, mining, oil & gas, industry, retail, education, and government across Colombia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Datacenter Llave en Mano (Turnkey Datacenter) End-to-end design, build, and commissioning of datacenter facilities, including feasibility analysis, civil works, electrical and mechanical infrastructure, and integrated turnkey delivery for enterprise clients with mission-critical operations.
• Eaton UPS Systems Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems from Eaton for regulated, continuous power protection of mission-critical IT, industrial, and telecommunications loads.
• PDU, RPP, and ePDU Power Distribution Power Distribution Units (PDU), Remote Power Panels (RPP), and Eaton ePDU rack power distribution products for distributing regulated power inside datacenters and equipment rooms.
• STULZ Precision Air Conditioning STULZ precision air conditioning units (including FreeCooling configurations) for maintaining tight temperature and humidity tolerances in datacenters and mission-critical environments.
• BARD Wall-Mount Air Conditioning BARD wall-mounted air conditioning equipment for edge sites, equipment shelters, telecommunications rooms, and small technical spaces requiring dedicated cooling.
• Portable Air Conditioners Portable precision air conditioning units deployed as backup cooling or temporary capacity additions for datacenters, telecommunications sites, and industrial process environments.
• Battery Technologies Backup battery technologies (including VRLA and lithium chemistries) for UPS systems and critical power applications, supplied as part of new deployments or battery replacement programs.
• Spare Parts OEM and compatible spare parts inventory for UPS, precision cooling, fire detection, and power distribution equipment, supporting maintenance contracts and on-demand service.
• Cableado Estructurado (Structured Cabling) Design, supply, and installation of structured cabling systems for enterprise networks, datacenters, and telecommunications sites, including copper, fiber, and intelligent infrastructure management layers.
• Energía Renovable (Renewable Energy) Renewable energy solutions for remote telecommunications stations and industrial sites, including hybrid solar systems that supplement or replace diesel generation.
• Energía Regulada (Regulated Power) Integrated regulated power solutions combining UPS, voltage regulation, power conditioning, and distribution for sensitive loads in datacenters, healthcare, telecommunications, and industrial facilities.
• Incendio y Seguridad (Fire Detection and Safety)

Quantifiable outcome

• 36.2% energy consumption reduction at Banco de Bogotá datacenter through FreeCooling technology replacement
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EatoncoreTechnology or IntegrationEaton is the primary UPS manufacturer partner for UPSISTEMAS. The partnership encompasses the full range of Eaton UPS products including single-phase (9SX, 9PX), bi-phase (9155, 9PXM), and three-phase (9355, 93E, 93PM, 9395, 9PHD) lines, as well as power distribution products (PDU, RPP, ePDU). Eaton's Colombian presence and certification programs enable UPSISTEMAS to deliver factory-certified expertise to clients.
• STULZcoreTechnology or IntegrationSTULZ is a global precision air conditioning manufacturer. UPSISTEMAS offers STULZ products including CyberAir 3 (perimeter cooling), MiniSpace (small datacenter cooling), CyberRow (high-density rack cooling), CyberHandler (indirect evaporative cooling), and Chiller water plants. STULZ products support high-density applications, mission-critical datacenters, and industrial environments.
• VertivcoreTechnology or IntegrationVertiv is listed among UPSISTEMAS' key manufacturer partners, providing infrastructure technology solutions for critical applications. Vertiv products complement the existing UPS and cooling portfolio.
• LegrandcoreTechnology or IntegrationLegrand is listed as a key manufacturer partner, providing power distribution and infrastructure solutions. UPSISTEMAS has published commitment letters jointly signed with Legrand's CEO as part of its ethics and transparency program.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vertiv: Vertiv is a global leader in critical digital infrastructure offering UPS systems, thermal management, and IT management for datacenters, communication networks, and industrial environments. Directly comparable to UPSISTEMAS in UPS and precision cooling, but with global scale, R&D, and direct manufacturer-to-customer sales that can bypass local integrators.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a global energy management and automation company with a strong datacenter infrastructure portfolio (UPS, cooling, DCIM, power distribution) under its APC and Galaxy brands. Operates broadly in the same space as UPSISTEMAS across multiple verticals, but with much greater scale, R&D, and integrated software offerings.
• ABB: ABB is a global leader in electrification, robotics, and industrial automation with a broad power systems portfolio. Comparable to UPSISTEMAS in industrial UPS, power distribution, and electrical infrastructure, particularly for mining, oil & gas, and heavy-industry customers across the Andean region.
• Siemens: Siemens is a global industrial and infrastructure company with a substantial smart infrastructure portfolio (UPS, power distribution, building management, fire safety). Comparable to UPSISTEMAS in mission-critical industrial power, particularly for oil & gas and large industrial customers, but with vastly greater scale and integrated digital offerings.
• Legrand: Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures and a core partner of UPSISTEMAS. Overlaps in power distribution (PDU, RPP) and structured cabling; global reach and direct customer relationships make it both a partner and a potential competitor for end-customer sales.
• Eaton: Eaton is a global power management company and UPSISTEMAS's primary UPS manufacturing partner. Comparable as a direct competitor in UPS and power distribution, with the scale and direct enterprise sales capability to bypass local integrators like UPSISTEMAS on large Colombian accounts.
• STULZ: STULZ is a global manufacturer of precision air conditioning and humidification systems for mission-critical applications, and a core partner of UPSISTEMAS. Comparable in precision cooling offerings, with global reach and direct enterprise sales capability that could compete with or disintermediate local integrators.

Regional players

• Sonda: Sonda is a Chilean multinational IT services and infrastructure company with operations across Latin America. Comparable to UPSISTEMAS as a regional IT infrastructure integrator, though with a broader software and managed services portfolio and geographic reach into Brazil, Mexico, and the Southern Cone.
• Adexus: Adexus is a Chilean IT services company with operations in Peru and other Andean markets. Comparable to UPSISTEMAS as a regional IT infrastructure and datacenter integration peer for enterprise customers in Spanish-speaking Latin America, with a stronger software and managed services orientation.

Direct peers

• IFX Networks: IFX Networks is a Colombian and Latin American IT services and datacenter company offering managed services, colocation, cloud, and connectivity. A direct regional peer of UPSISTEMAS in the Colombian enterprise market with overlapping customer segments in financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and government.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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