What AXONE-IO does

AXONE-IO is a French privately-held IT systems and software company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Mérignac (near Bordeaux), France, with 11-50 employees. The company positions itself as a digital transformation enabler specializing in IT-OT convergence for industrial customers, acting as the exclusive Certified Training Center for Inductive Automation in France and as a value-added reseller, system integrator, and module developer for the Ignition SCADA/HMI/MES/IIoT platform. Its software portfolio centers on Ignition (including Edge, Cloud Edition, and Maker variants) with add-on modules spanning Sepasoft MES Suite 3.0 (OEE, Batch, Track & Trace, SPC, SAP ERP interface), Cirrus Link MQTT/Sparkplug IIoT connectivity, Canary Labs historian, and Pluto Analytics. AXONE-IO has developed eight proprietary Ignition extension modules (Calendar, Git, AIOTools, SNMP, PDF Signer, 3D Engine, VideoViewerNextGen, Lacroix Sofrel) and branded edge hardware (ECN, ETP), while distributing Stratus fault-tolerant platforms and Opto 22 Groov RIO/EPIC devices. The company also distributes Cirrus Link MQTT modules, Chariot MQTT Server, and IoT Bridge connectors for AWS, Azure, and Snowflake.

AXONE-IO generates revenue through five streams: Ignition software licenses and subscriptions (recurring), edge hardware sales (own-brand ECN/ETP plus third-party Stratus and Opto 22), Qualiopi-certified training delivered in French, technical support contracts and ticket-based services, and integration/implementation services delivered through a network of certified Gold Ignition integrators (HTTProject, Electroteam, Bouygues Energy & Services). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. GTM is sales-led, with direct enterprise engagement for demos, complemented by certified integrators that deploy and implement solutions, plus online and in-person training as both a revenue and pipeline-development channel. Named end customers include SNCF Gares & Connexions (3,000-station monitoring), Bouygues Energy & Services (T9 Paris tramway platform), Artésienne de Minoterie, Hunter Industries, and HTTProject, spanning transportation, food and beverage, industrial manufacturing, irrigation, and smart mobility verticals. The company has not disclosed external funding and appears to be independently owned and operated.

Name

AXONE-IO

Legal name

AXONE-IO

Website

https://axone-io.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AXONE-IO is a French IT-OT convergence specialist (11-50 employees, founded 2010) that resells, integrates, and extends the Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA/MES/IIoT platform, selling software, proprietary modules, edge hardware, training, and integration services to industrial enterprises across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Software (HMI/SCADA/MES/IIoT)

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial I/O, Signal Conditioning & Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) (IMAGABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC), Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Industrial automation software
• SCADA HMI platforms
• IT-OT convergence
• Manufacturing execution systems
• IIoT edge computing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mérignac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Revenue from Ignition software licenses and related module subscriptions, including unlimited tag and client licensing for enterprise deployments
2. Hardware Sales: Edge computing hardware including AXONE-IO Edge Compute Node, Edge Touch Panel, as well as Opto 22 Groov RIO/EPIC, and Stratus ztc solutions
3. Training and Certification Services: Instructor-led and remote training programs for Ignition certification, delivered in French by certified experts with Qualiopi certification
4. Technical Support Services: Technical support including online support portal, telephone support during business hours, ticket system, and support contracts with software updates
5. System Integration Services: Implementation and integration services through certified partner network for deploying IT-OT convergence solutions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AXONE-IO resells, integrates, and supports the Ignition by Inductive Automation platform (HMI/SCADA/MES/IIoT) in France, layered with Sepasoft MES, Cirrus Link MQTT, Canary Historian, Pluto Analytics, Stratus and Opto 22 hardware, plus the company's own proprietary Ignition modules (Calendar, Git, SNMP, 3D Engine, VideoViewerNextGen, etc.) and AXONE-IO Edge Compute/Edge Touch Panel hardware. The company monetizes through software licensing, hardware resale, certified training, technical support contracts, and system integration services.

Product overview

AXONE-IO is a French digital transformation enabler specializing in IT-OT convergence, offering both hardware and software solutions. The software portfolio centers on Ignition by Inductive Automation as the core platform for HMI-SCADA applications, with specialized add-on modules including the Sepasoft MES Suite 3.0 for manufacturing execution, Cirrus Link MQTT modules for IIoT connectivity, Canary Labs historian for data archival, and Pluto Analytics for operational intelligence. AXONE-IO also develops proprietary Ignition modules including Calendar, Git, AIOTools, SNMP, PDF Signer, 3D Engine, VideoViewerNextGen, and Lacroix Sofrel modules. On the hardware side, AXONE-IO offers its own Edge Compute Node (ECN) and Edge Touch Panel (ETP) products, while also distributing Stratus Technologies high-availability platforms and Opto 22 Groov RIO/EPIC edge devices. The company provides support, training (as Inductive Automation's sole Certified Training Center in France), and professional services. The product ecosystem integrates with SAP ERP, AWS/Azure/Snowflake cloud platforms, and various industrial protocols for complete industrial automation solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AXONE-IO ECN (Edge Compute Node): Economic and robust Edge Compute Node hardware for edge computing needs.
• AXONE-IO ETP (Edge Touch Panel)

Products and services

• Ignition by Inductive Automation Universal industrial automation platform providing HMI, SCADA, MES, IIoT, and enterprise data integration with unlimited tags and clients, supporting OPC UA, MQTT/Sparkplug, SQL, and Python. Sold by AXONE-IO in France.
• Ignition Edge Lightweight edition of Ignition for edge deployments, embedded systems, and distributed field locations.
• Ignition Cloud Edition Cloud-hosted Ignition with elastic architecture and scalable storage, available on AWS for distributed operations management.
• Ignition Maker Free edition of Ignition for makers, hobbyists, and small-scale educational projects with limited tag counts.
• Sepasoft MES Suite 3.0 Manufacturing Execution System suite providing production control, tracking, traceability, quality assurance, and ERP integration built on Ignition, compliant with ISA-95 standards.
• Cirrus Link MQTT Modules IIoT connectivity modules providing MQTT and Sparkplug B protocol support for Edge-to-Cloud data transport with store-and-forward capabilities.
• Chariot MQTT Server MQTT 3.1.1 broker for private on-premise or cloud deployments with TLS security, username/password authentication, and ACL-based access control.
• Pluto Analytics by Exakom Real-time monitoring and reporting software providing analytics, automated reports, and dashboards for buildings, factories, machines, and IoT platforms with no-code design capabilities.
• Canary Historian NoSQL-based data historian for industrial data storage, compatible with OPC UA and MQTT Sparkplug; serves as companion to Ignition deployments.
• AXONE-IO Edge Compute Node (ECN) Robust, fanless edge computing node for industrial environments, supporting Linux and Windows 11 (TPM 2.0).
• AXONE-IO Edge Touch Panel (ETP) Industrial touch panel displays for edge visualization and operator interface applications.
• Ignition Training Services Certified Ignition training programs delivered in French by certified experts using official Inductive Automation materials, with Qualiopi certification since May 2022.
• Technical Support Portal Online technical support with knowledge base, ticketing system, telephone support during business hours, and support contracts including software updates.

Quantifiable outcome

• +25% productivity improvement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Inductive AutomationflagshipTechnology or IntegrationAXONE-IO is the exclusive Certified Training Center for Inductive Automation in France. They resell and support Ignition platform solutions, providing certified training programs with official materials developed by Inductive Automation.
• Cirrus Link SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partner for MQTT IIoT solutions including Chariot MQTT Server, MQTT modules for Ignition (MQTT Engine, MQTT Distributor, MQTT Transmission), and cloud injector modules for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• SepasoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partner for MES Suite modules including OEE, Track & Trace, SPC, Batch Procedure, Settings & Changeover, Document Management, Business Connector, and SAP ERP interface.
• Canary LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Canary Historian data historian solution with NoSQL technology, OPC UA and MQTT Sparkplug compatibility, providing historical data management for Ignition deployments.
• Opto 22coreTechnology or IntegrationHardware partner for Groov RIO configurable I/O modules (PoE) and Groov EPIC programmable industrial controllers with Codesys, offering Ignition Onboard compatibility.
• Stratus TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Edge Computing solutions with ztc edge platforms and ftServer/everRun systems, providing high-availability and fault-tolerant cluster solutions for critical applications.
• ExakomcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Pluto Analytics software solution for data analytics, monitoring, reporting, and digital signage capabilities for industrial and building applications.
• HTTProjectcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified Gold Ignition integrator specializing in automation and remote management since nearly 10 years, implementing IT-OT solutions for cities, communities, and transportation infrastructure.
• ElectroteamcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSystem integrator for industrial control solutions, intelligent industrial systems, and IT architecture, implementing Ignition solutions for industrial customers including Artésienne de Minoterie.
• Bouygues Energy & ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMajor systems integrator using Ignition since 2011 for smart mobility, energy, tunnels, public transport, water and sanitation projects. Developed Smart Mobility Platform (BYES-SMP) built on Ignition.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Emerson (AspenTech): Provides DeltaV DCS and, via AspenTech, a broad industrial software portfolio (MES, APC, simulation, asset management). Competes with AXONE-IO in process-industry IT-OT convergence deals across French and European accounts.
• PTC: Provides ThingWorx IIoT platform, Kepware connectivity, and Vuforia augmented reality for industrial digital transformation. Competes in the same enterprise IIoT/MES wallet, often through Rockwell co-selling.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Provides SIMATIC WinCC SCADA, MindSphere IIoT, and Opcenter MES as an integrated industrial automation stack. Targets the same French and European industrial customers AXONE-IO serves, with deeper vertical templates and global delivery.
• AVEVA: Global industrial software vendor (formerly Schneider Electric Software) offering SCADA, MES, and IIoT platforms including AVEVA PI System and AVEVA System Platform. Competes with the same enterprise IT-OT convergence wallet AXONE-IO targets, but at much larger scale with bundled software, hardware, and global services.
• Schneider Electric: Major French-headquartered industrial automation vendor offering EcoStruxure (including AVEVA-derived SCADA and Modicon PLCs) for IT-OT convergence. Direct domestic competitor to AXONE-IO in France with much broader portfolio and footprint.
• Honeywell Forge: Honeywell's industrial digital transformation suite covering process control, MES, and connected plant capabilities. Competes with AXONE-IO in regulated and process-industry IT-OT convergence deals across Europe.
• Rockwell Automation: Provides FactoryTalk SCADA/MES, PTC-partnered IIoT platform, and Logix control hardware for industrial automation. Competes in the same end-customer wallet across discrete and process manufacturing in Europe.

Others

• Inductive Automation: Creator of the Ignition platform that AXONE-IO resells, integrates, extends, and trains on. Not a direct competitor — AXONE-IO is the exclusive Certified Training Center and a flagship integrator — but the strategic relationship defines AXONE-IO's business model and concentration risk.

Direct peers

• HTTProject: French Certified Gold Ignition integrator specializing in automation and remote management, implementing IT-OT solutions for cities, communities, and transportation infrastructure. Explicitly cited as a partner that deploys AXONE-IO-related solutions for SNCF Gares & Connexions — same technology stack, same customer base, same geography.
• Electroteam: French system integrator for industrial control, intelligent industrial systems, and IT architecture. Cited as a partner implementing Ignition-based solutions (including Artésienne de Minoterie SCADA modernization) — competing for the same industrial SCADA integration mandates in France.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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