Enkom

What Enkom does

Enkom AG is a privately held Swiss telecommunications and ICT infrastructure services company founded in 1988 and headquartered in Sursee, with approximately 200 employees across five regional offices covering all Swiss language regions (Sursee/Central, Bern, Bussigny/Western, Jona/Eastern, Ticino/Southern). The company delivers end-to-end services across the communications-network lifecycle — from consulting and engineering through planning, implementation, and managed operations — for mobile network operators, federal and cantonal authorities, municipalities, and large enterprises. Its work spans mobile broadband and wireless network design, wireline and access/core network solutions, in-building coverage, and Polycom public-safety radio services for the Swiss Federal Office for Civil Protection (BABS).

The company's core technology stack combines telecommunications engineering (mobile broadband, low-power networks, digital radio, WLAN) with proprietary RFID capabilities built on the SAP-certified CrossTalk software platform and Kathrein-group UHF hardware. It manufactures steel mounting structures (RF holders, cable holders, RRH MW holders, platform variants) for telecom infrastructure using 3D design in AutoCAD Inventor, and operates an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited testing body for non-ionizing radiation (NIS) measurements. Through affiliated entity Suntel Group, Enkom has extended into satellite ground-station construction for a leading satellite-internet provider across multiple European countries.

Enkom's revenue model is a mix of project-based professional services (consulting, engineering, NIS measurement), subscription managed services (Managed LAN/WLAN with monthly billing), hardware sales (steel structures and RFID equipment), and recurring long-cycle infrastructure contracts (Polycom operations, mobile operator rollouts). Pricing is quote-based for enterprise work and modular-subscription for managed network services. Customer concentration is spread across mobile operators, the Swiss federal government, industrial firms (Porsche, Swiss Railways, Evopark), municipalities, and event organizers, with channel delivery through direct enterprise sales backed by regional field offices.

Name

Enkom

Legal name

Enkom AG

Website

https://enkom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Enkom AG is a Swiss full-service ICT and steel-structure provider that plans, builds, and operates mobile, wireline, and public-safety communication networks for telecom operators, federal authorities, municipalities, and industrial enterprises across Switzerland and selected European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Telecom, SCADA & OPGW/Fiber Integration for T&D Projects (EUAEABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

DER & Microgrid Interconnection / Grid Edge Integration Services (EUAEANAF), SCADA, Controls & Communications Integration (RTU, Fiber, Networking) (EUAEADAD)

Keywords

• Telecom infrastructure services
• Managed network services
• RFID solutions
• Steel structure fabrication
• Wireless network planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Sursee

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Consulting, engineering, planning, and project management services for communication networks and ICT infrastructure. Covers full lifecycle from strategy through continuous optimization during operations.
2. Managed Services: Ongoing operations, support, out-tasking, and maintenance services. LAN/WLAN managed services offered as subscription model with SLA-regulated management and maintenance.
3. Steel Structure Products: Complete turnkey steel structure solutions including 3D design, production, transport, and assembly. Products include RF holders, cable holders, platform mounts for telecommunications infrastructure.
4. RFID Solutions: Complete RFID solutions including hardware (readers, antennas, tags), software (CrossTalk), and implementation services. Used in tracking, automation, and logistics applications.
5. NIS Measurements: Non-ionizing radiation measurements and certification services for mobile network operators and public institutions. Accredited testing body services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Enkom AG provides consulting, planning, engineering, implementation, and managed services for fixed (wireline) and mobile telecommunications networks across Switzerland, complemented by proprietary steel structure hardware for network sites and an RFID solutions portfolio built on its in-house CrossTalk software platform. Its offerings span the full lifecycle of ICT infrastructure for Mobile Network Operators, public-safety authorities (Polycom/BABS), municipalities, industrial firms, and energy providers, with supplementary practices in smart metering/smart grid, e-mobility, city WLAN, and location-based services.

Product overview

Enkom is a comprehensive provider of industry-specific ICT and steel structure solutions operating across Switzerland and internationally. The company offers three core service pillars: Mobile Infrastructure (planning, implementation, and optimization of mobile networks for telecom operators), Wireline Infrastructure (WLAN, location-based services, and access/core network solutions), and Steel Structures (turnkey steel construction for telecom infrastructure including design, production, and assembly). Key solutions include RFID Solutions with proprietary CrossTalk software (certified by SAP, with Kathrein hardware), LoRa LPWAN for IoT connectivity, E-Mobility charging concepts, City WLAN, Location Based Services, Non-Ionizing Radiation Measurements (NIS accredited), Managed LAN/WLAN services, Polycom public safety solutions, and Building Solutions. The company also manufactures steel mounting products including RF HOLDER, CABLE HOLDER, RRH MW HOLDER, PLATFORM variants, and SOLL HOLDER for telecom equipment installations. All services follow a full lifecycle approach from consultation through engineering, planning, realization, and ongoing operations/support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CrossTalk: Proprietary RFID software platform developed by Enkom, certified by SAP, used for data consolidation and process optimization.
• Kathrein RFID Products

Products and services

• Mobile Infrastructure Services End-to-end consulting, planning, engineering, implementation, and managed services for mobile (cellular) telecommunications networks, including site acquisition, construction, integration, and managed operations for Mobile Network Operators in Switzerland.
• Wireline (Fixed Network) Services Consulting, planning, engineering, and implementation services for fixed-line (wireline) telecommunications networks, including FTTH fiber deployments for Mobile Network Operators, municipalities, and enterprise customers.
• Polycom Secure Radio Network Solutions Polycom secure radio network planning, deployment, and lifecycle services delivered as exclusive supplier to BABS (Federal Office for Civil Protection), serving Switzerland's national public-safety communication backbone.
• Steel Structure Products (RF Holder, Cable Holder, Equipment Holder, Automation Cabinet Holder, etc.) In-house fabricated steel mounting structures — including RF holders, cable holders, equipment holders, and automation-cabinet holders — designed in 3D with AutoCAD Inventor and used at telecommunications and industrial sites.
• RFID Solutions (CrossTalk software with Kathrein RFID product range) Integrated RFID offering combining Enkom's proprietary CrossTalk RFID software with the Kathrein RFID product range, deployed for asset tracking, inventory and tool management, and industrial IoT use cases.
• Non-Ionizing Radiation (NIS) Measurement Services Accredited measurement of non-ionizing radiation (NIS) at radio sites, performed under ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, supporting regulatory compliance for Mobile Network Operators and site owners in Switzerland.
• Managed LAN/WLAN Services Subscription-based outsourced operation of corporate LAN and WLAN environments, providing multi-site network management, lifecycle services, and predictable OpEx for enterprise and SME customers.
• Building Solutions (ICT for real estate and building management) ICT planning and integration services for real estate and building-management applications, combining structured cabling, LAN/WLAN, and on-site ICT integration for commercial and residential developments.
• Smart Metering and Smart Grid Services Planning and deployment services for smart-metering and smart-grid infrastructure, typically delivered to energy providers and municipalities using LoRa LPWAN and related low-power IoT technologies.
• City WLAN Solutions Municipality-grade public WLAN planning, deployment, and managed operation services for cities and communes across Switzerland.
• E-Mobility Infrastructure Solutions Planning and deployment support services for electric-mobility infrastructure, including charging-point site preparation, backhaul connectivity, and integration with municipal and operator systems.
• Location-Based Services Location-based service solutions leveraging existing wireless infrastructure (cellular, WLAN, RFID, LoRa) to provide positioning, tracking, and analytics for venues, cities, and industrial sites.
• Complete WLAN Solutions for Schools Turnkey WLAN deployment service packaged specifically for schools and educational institutions, combining site survey, hardware provisioning, installation, and ongoing managed services.
• LoRa LPWAN Integration LoRa low-power wide-area network planning and integration services that enable long-range, low-power IoT connectivity for smart metering, asset tracking, and municipal sensor applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• RFID solution reduces human error risk to virtually zero for Porsche prototype tracking
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Suntel SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnkom and Suntel Switzerland operate as an integrated group with shared regional offices across Switzerland. Suntel handles steel structure production while Enkom focuses on ICT solutions. Together they form a comprehensive provider of communication networks and steel structures.
• Suntel GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent group operating internationally. Builds satellite ground stations for satellite internet company. Implements sites across Europe including Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Czech Republic.
• KathreincoreTechnology or IntegrationEnkom is a member of the Kathrein group with access to proprietary RFID UHF technology. Kathrein products are designed and manufactured in Germany to ISO TS 16949 and DIN EN ISO 9001 standards. Products include RFID readers, antennas, and EPC-UHF tags.
• noFilis/MHPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnered on Porsche RFID project for installing Kathrein RFID system to track prototype vehicles in development center.
• EcoVadisminorOthersCSR/Sustainability rating partner that granted Silver Partner status to Enkom based on environmental, social, and ethical performance assessment.
• Swiss Federal Office for Civil Protection (BABS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnkom provides technology and product expertise, radio coverage planning, connection of new Polycom sites, optimization of existing sites, NIS calculations, and in-house coverage implementation for Switzerland's national security radio network.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Swisscom: Dominant Swiss telecom incumbent and a primary customer for telecom infrastructure services. Overlaps with Enkom in network planning, buildout, and managed services but as a carrier and full-stack provider rather than a specialized integrator.
• Sunrise: Swiss mobile and fixed operator competing with Swisscom; addresses the same Swiss enterprise and operator customer base as Enkom from the carrier side rather than as a services supplier.
• T-Systems: Deutsche Telekom's enterprise ICT subsidiary operating large-scale network integration and managed services across DACH and Europe. Benchmarks Enkom's enterprise integration motion at much larger scale.
• Zebra Technologies: Global leader in RFID/identification, asset tracking, and enterprise mobility solutions. Competes with Enkom's CrossTalk + Kathrein RFID offering for enterprise tracking and logistics customers at significantly greater scale.
• Cancom: DACH-based hybrid IT and telecom services provider with managed networks, cloud, and enterprise communications. Comparable mid-market enterprise motion and managed LAN/WLAN subscription economics to Enkom.
• Bechtle: Large DACH-headquartered IT integrator and managed services provider with a strong Swiss and German presence. Overlaps with Enkom in enterprise networking, WLAN, and managed-services offerings, but operates at substantially greater scale across the full IT stack.

Regional players

• Huber+Suhner: Swiss-headquartered connectivity and cable/sensor supplier serving telecom and industrial customers globally. Comparable Swiss base, telecom adjacency, and exposure to mobile-network infrastructure spending.

Direct peers

• Kontron (formerly S&T): European provider of IoT, telecom, and smart-connectivity solutions including network infrastructure hardware and integration services. Comparable in the IoT/LoRa/edge-connectivity and steel/mounting-adjacent stack serving mobile operators and enterprises.
• Axians: European ICT and telecom infrastructure integrator owned by Vinci Energies, operating across multiple European countries with planning, implementation, and managed services for mobile, fixed, and enterprise networks. Closest functional analogue to Enkom's multi-country ICT/services model.

Emerging players

• U-blox: Swiss-headquartered provider of positioning and wireless modules for IoT applications including LoRa/LPWAN. Adjacent to Enkom on the LoRa LPWAN and smart-city/IoT layer rather than competing in services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 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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