What Activo does

Activo is a privately held Canadian network systems integrator and national IP infrastructure provider founded in 2005 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario. The company delivers technology rollouts and ongoing infrastructure services to multi-location businesses across Canada, with primary verticals including distribution and supply chain, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, education, and government. Its service portfolio spans more than 30 offerings, including national rollouts, physical security, audio/visual, managed services, networking and wireless, voice and collaboration, infrastructure cabling, bandwidth, carrier services, and IT relocation.

The core technology stack combines traditional network integration disciplines (structured cabling, fibre optics, wireless surveys, AV systems, IP surveillance, unified communications) with a proprietary project-tracking platform called AIMS (Activo's Online Management System), which provides real-time deployment status, milestone tracking, issue logs, and completion photos across multi-site programs. Delivery is supported by BICSI-certified technicians and partnerships with technology vendors including Microsoft, Cisco, Mitel, Bosch, Axis, Crestron, Aruba, CommScope, and Panduit, alongside the four major Canadian carriers. Six physical offices coast-to-coast and a Tier III data center in Toronto anchor the operational footprint.

Activo generates revenue through a mix of project-based national rollouts billed under multi-year flat-rate, per-site, or per-device contracts; recurring managed services subscriptions covering 24/7 NOC monitoring, help desk, patching, and endpoint protection; carrier installation and support services delivered to Bell, TELUS, Rogers, and Cogeco; and project-based IT relocation engagements. Go-to-market is consultative enterprise field sales, beginning with 15–30 minute discovery calls and ending in customized solution proposals for mid-market and enterprise customers with multi-site technology needs.

Name

Activo

Legal name

Activo Inc.

Website

https://activo.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Activo is a Canadian IT network infrastructure integrator delivering national rollouts, managed services, physical security, AV, voice, and carrier installation to multi-location enterprises across Canada through six offices and 400+ staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Network Infrastructure Integration & Managed Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Architecture & Technology Roadmapping (BPAEAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB)

Keywords

• IT network infrastructure integration
• Managed IT services
• National technology rollouts
• Physical security systems
• Unified communications solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Markham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Ongoing IT infrastructure management, monitoring, and support delivered as recurring managed services agreements. Includes network operations center (NOC) monitoring, help desk support, patching, endpoint protection, backups, and preventative maintenance.
2. National Rollouts: Project-based deployment of technology infrastructure across multiple business locations. Services include structured cabling, audiovisual equipment, wireless networking, surveillance, POS technology deployment, and network equipment refresh.
3. Carrier Services: Installation and support services for telecom carriers including customer premise equipment, business security solutions, IPTV installation, business phone installation, FTTx installation, and wireless surveys.
4. IT Relocation Services: Office technology relocation services including planning, movement, and setup of technology systems for businesses moving locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Activo is a national IT network systems integrator that plans, deploys, and manages IP infrastructure for businesses across Canada. Its core offering is multi-location technology rollouts supported by the proprietary AIMS tracking platform, delivered alongside 30+ adjacent services including networking, wireless, physical security, audio visual, voice and collaboration, infrastructure cabling, bandwidth, carrier services, managed services, and IT relocation.

Product overview

Activo is a network systems integrator and national IP infrastructure company offering over 30 IT services as a portfolio of interconnected solutions. The core offering centers on National Rollouts supported by the proprietary AIMS (Activo's Online Management System) tracking platform. Services span Physical Security (CCTV, access control, intrusion prevention), Audio Visual (conferencing, digital signage, video walls), Managed Services (24/7 NOC monitoring, help desk, endpoint protection), Networking and Wireless (structured cabling, wireless surveys, network systems), Voice and Collaboration (Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, SIP trunking, unified communications), Infrastructure Cabling (structured cabling, data centers, fiber optics), Bandwidth (internet, MPLS, SIP trunking), Carrier Services (CPE installation, FTTx), and IT Relocation Services. These services are designed to integrate with one another, allowing Activo to deliver end-to-end infrastructure solutions from a single provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIMS (Activo's Online Management System): A proprietary rollout tracking platform that provides real-time status updates, milestone completion tracking, issue logs, and completion photos for national IT deployments.

Products and services

• AIMS (Activo's Online Management System) Proprietary project tracking and rollout management platform providing real-time visibility into deployment status, scheduling, install notes, completion photos, and milestone tracking for multi-site technology deployments. It is available to customers managing multi-location rollouts with Activo.
• National Rollouts Project-based coordinated deployment of technology infrastructure across multiple business locations, including structured cabling, audiovisual equipment, wireless networking, surveillance, and POS technologies with centralized project management and single-vendor accountability.
• Physical Security Integrated IP-based security systems including intrusion prevention, access control, CCTV video surveillance, monitoring, and intercom solutions designed to protect businesses from human threats and natural hazards.
• Audio Visual Integrated AV equipment and systems including paging, conferencing and collaboration, video walls, digital signage, mass notification, and control and automation solutions for commercial environments.
• Managed Services Recurring managed services including 24/7 NOC monitoring, help desk support, patching, endpoint protection, backup, disaster recovery, VPN management, and SLA-based reporting delivered under customized subscription agreements with predictable cost structures.
• Networking and Wireless End-to-end networking solutions including structured cabling installation, wireless surveys and deployment, network systems (Layer 2/3 infrastructure), distributed antenna systems, smart buildings, disaster recovery, and virtualization.
• Voice and Collaboration Unified communications and Microsoft Teams Direct Routing solutions enabling PSTN connectivity, contact centers, IVR, conferencing, systems migration, and mobile communications, delivered by a team with over 15 years of voice experience and supported by a SIP trunk platform hosted in a Tier III certified Canadian data center.
• Infrastructure Cabling Complete cabling infrastructure services including structured cabling systems, data centers, fiber optic systems, outside plant cabling, electrical infrastructure, cabinets and racks, and automated infrastructure management delivered by BICSI certified technicians.
• Bandwidth Internet connectivity and bandwidth solutions including MPLS networks, SIP trunking, voice lines, and data backup and resiliency services for uninterrupted business operations.
• Carrier Services Network infrastructure installation and support services for telecom carriers including CPE installation, business security, IPTV, business phone installation, IP telephony, wireless surveys, FTTx installation, and 24/7 help desk support delivered to Bell, TELUS, Rogers, and Cogeco business customers.
• IT Relocation Services Office technology relocation services managing the planning, movement, and setup of technology systems including server relocation, network infrastructure, wireless connectivity, security systems, and connectivity services for businesses moving or consolidating locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 years of experience delivering IT infrastructure solutions since 2005
• +2 more outcomes

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

43 partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for Microsoft Teams direct routing and unified communications solutions. Activo provides Microsoft-certified SBC integration for PSTN connectivity, enabling businesses to transform Teams into enterprise-grade phone systems.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for networking equipment, unified communications, and collaboration solutions including Cisco unified communications systems and network infrastructure.
• MitelcoreTechnology or IntegrationVoice and collaboration technology partner providing unified communications solutions. Activo is fully trained and certified with Mitel.
• TELUSkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelecommunications carrier partner providing network and connectivity services. Activo provides installation and support services for TELUS business customers.
• RogerskeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelecommunications carrier partner. Activo provides installation and support services for Rogers business and residential customers including network infrastructure and security solutions.
• BellkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelecommunications carrier partner. Activo provides installation and support services for Bell business customers across Canada.
• CogecokeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelecommunications carrier partner providing internet and network services. Activo provides installation support for Cogeco business customers.
• BoschkeyTechnology or IntegrationPhysical security technology partner for security systems including intrusion detection and integrated security solutions.
• Axis CommunicationskeyTechnology or IntegrationPhysical security partner for IP-based video surveillance cameras and network video solutions.
• MilestonekeyTechnology or IntegrationVideo management software partner for IP video surveillance management and analytics.
• CrestronkeyTechnology or IntegrationAudio visual and control systems partner for integrated AV solutions, control and automation platforms including Crestron 3-Series building management.
• EkahaukeyTechnology or IntegrationWireless network design and survey tools partner for Wi-Fi planning, site surveys, and network optimization.
• DellkeyTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for servers, storage, and enterprise computing solutions.
• HIDkeyTechnology or IntegrationPhysical security partner for access control credentials and identification systems including card readers and credentials.
• NECkeyTechnology or IntegrationAudio visual and display solutions partner for commercial displays and AV integration.
• CorningkeyTechnology or IntegrationFibre optics technology partner for high-speed fiber connectivity solutions and infrastructure cabling.
• Aruba (HPE)keyTechnology or IntegrationWireless networking partner for enterprise Wi-Fi solutions, access points, and network infrastructure.
• ShurekeyTechnology or IntegrationAudio equipment partner for professional microphones, wireless systems, and audio conferencing solutions.
• PanduitkeyTechnology or IntegrationNetwork infrastructure partner for structured cabling, racks, and physical network connectivity solutions.
• GraybarkeyTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for electrical and network infrastructure products, providing access to quality hardware and materials.
• AnixterkeyTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for security, networking, and infrastructure products enabling access to quality hardware and software.
• TellabskeyTechnology or IntegrationGPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) technology partner for fiber network solutions.
• Motorola SolutionskeyTechnology or IntegrationCommunications and security technology partner for two-way radios, video security, and access control solutions.
• DSCkeyTechnology or IntegrationSecurity alarm systems partner for intrusion detection and monitoring solutions.
• SharpkeyTechnology or IntegrationAudio visual display partner for commercial display solutions and digital signage.
• BiampkeyTechnology or IntegrationAudio processing and conferencing partner for professional audio systems and room acoustics solutions.
• QSC AudiokeyTechnology or IntegrationAudio systems partner for amplifiers, speakers, and audio processing solutions.
• ExtronkeyTechnology or IntegrationAudio visual integration partner for AV switching, control, and signal distribution systems.
• AiphonekeyTechnology or IntegrationSecurity communications partner for intercom and access communication systems.
• Code BluekeyTechnology or IntegrationSafety and security communications partner for emergency phones and outdoor speaker systems.
• KantechkeyTechnology or IntegrationAccess control partner for door access management and security credential systems.
• LevitonkeyTechnology or IntegrationNetwork infrastructure partner for cabling, connectivity, and electrical solutions.
• HubbellkeyTechnology or IntegrationNetwork infrastructure partner for commercial wiring devices and network connectivity solutions.
• LogitechkeyTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration hardware partner for video conferencing cameras and meeting room solutions.
• PolycomkeyTechnology or IntegrationVideo conferencing partner for conference phones and video collaboration solutions.
• CommscopekeyTechnology or IntegrationNetwork infrastructure partner for structured cabling, fiber connectivity, and network solutions.
• SiemonkeyTechnology or IntegrationNetwork cabling partner for structured cabling systems and network infrastructure solutions.
• VMwarekeyTechnology or IntegrationVirtualization technology partner for servers and virtualization solutions.
• VeeamkeyTechnology or IntegrationData protection and backup partner for servers and virtualization backup solutions.
• RuckuskeyTechnology or IntegrationWireless networking partner for enterprise Wi-Fi access points and network solutions.
• UbiquitikeyTechnology or IntegrationWireless networking partner for Wi-Fi solutions and network infrastructure.
• Cisco MerakikeyTechnology or IntegrationCloud-managed networking partner for wireless, switching, and security solutions.
• Hewlett Packard EnterpriseskeyTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise computing and networking partner for servers, storage, and network infrastructure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Softchoice: Canadian-headquartered IT solutions and managed services provider selling hardware, software, and cloud services to mid-market and enterprise customers across North America — directly comparable in customer base, vendor partnerships, and managed services motion.
• Compugen: Canadian IT infrastructure and services firm delivering end-to-end solutions across workplace technology, cloud, and managed services to enterprise and public sector customers — closely comparable in scope and Canadian footprint.
• Long View Systems: Canadian IT solutions and managed services provider with national delivery covering data center, networking, cloud, and managed services — comparable mid-market/enterprise positioning and multi-vendor integration model.
• CDW Canada: Canadian arm of CDW, a large multi-vendor IT solutions provider selling hardware, software, and services — comparable product breadth, vendor portfolio, and target customer profile in the Canadian market.
• Scalar Decisions (CDW): Canadian security and infrastructure integrator (now part of CDW) delivering network, security, and managed services to enterprise and government — overlapping portfolio in physical/network security and managed services.
• Herjavec Group: Canadian cybersecurity and IT managed services firm serving enterprise and mid-market customers — comparable managed services motion and Canadian enterprise customer base, with stronger cybersecurity focus.

Broad incumbents

• Insight Enterprises: Global Fortune 500 IT solutions integrator offering hardware, software, services, and managed solutions across North America and beyond — broader scale and geography, but directly comparable in multi-vendor integration and managed services.
• SHI International: Large global IT solutions provider delivering hardware, software, and services to enterprise and public sector — comparable vendor-agnostic integration model, though with substantially broader geographic reach.
• ePlus Technology: Publicly traded IT solutions provider offering networking, security, cloud, and managed services to mid-market and enterprise — overlapping portfolio in network infrastructure integration and managed services.
• Zones Inc. IT solutions and managed services provider delivering end-to-end technology solutions across infrastructure, networking, and cloud — comparable multi-vendor integration business model at broader scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/activocanada
• Facebookfacebook.com/ActivoCanada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/activo-inc.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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