Informs

What Informs does

Informs is a private, for-profit consulting firm headquartered in Holland, United States. Founded in 1989, the company operates with a small team of 11-50 employees and, according to its own company description, provides 'insightful consulting and superior, cutting-edge solutions for data collection, management and tracking.' The firm functions as a boutique professional services business with a single website (informsinc.com) as its primary public digital presence and no disclosed offices, subsidiaries, parent company, or investor backing. Its 35-year operating history suggests a niche, relationship-driven practice serving clients that need support across data-centric workflows, although the available input data does not disclose specific industries served, client composition, revenue mix, pricing model, or competitive positioning. The detailed operational, product, partnership, and geographic dataset supplied alongside the firmographic block pertains to a separate entity (Levata) and is not attributable to Informs.

Name

Informs

Legal name

Levata

Website

https://informsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Informs is a small US-based private consulting firm founded in 1989 that provides data collection, management, and tracking solutions to its clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Hardware Distribution & Integration Services

NAICS

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430), Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (42343)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Business/Enterprise IT Hardware Retail (Workstations, Servers, POS) (CRACABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Computer Accessories & Consumables Retail (Cables, Adapters, Ink/Toner) (CRACABAH), Spare Parts & Replacement Components Retail (Batteries, Screens, Chargers) (CRACAJAG)

Keywords

• Enterprise mobility solutions
• Barcode scanning hardware
• RFID tracking systems
• Label printing equipment
• Point of sale technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Holland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of technology hardware including barcode scanners, printers, mobile computers, RFID equipment, networking gear, and accessories from branded partners like Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, and others
2. Professional Services: Design services (solution design, project consulting, onsite surveys), deployment services (staging, installation, software integration), field services, and managed services
3. Lifecycle Management Services: Ongoing support services including TrueSupport help desk and repair, asset visibility and returns, advanced exchange programs, and performance tracking
4. Financing/Leasing Revenue: Flexible financing options including purchase, lease, or subscription models for technology solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Informs supplies enterprise hardware (barcode scanners, label/receipt/RFID/wristband printers, mobile computers, rugged tablets, vehicle-mounted computers, laptops/PCs, point-of-sale systems, RFID readers and dock doors, secure ID and access, wireless/networking equipment), related consumables and software, together with design, deployment, lifecycle, and managed services around those products. Offerings are organized under solution pillars including Enterprise Mobility, Smart Supply Chain, Security and Identity, Customer Experience, and Connectivity, sold via purchase, lease, or subscription through own e-commerce, phone, email, and field sales.

Product overview

Levata is a technology supply company offering a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software, and services. The product lineup includes barcode scanners, printers (label, receipt, ID card, RFID, wristband, inkjet, laser), mobile computers (handheld, rugged tablets, wearable, vehicle-mounted), laptops and PCs, Secure ID and Access solutions, Point of Sale systems, RFID technology, and wireless/networking equipment. These hardware products are complemented by software offerings including printing software, security software, monitoring software (MDM), and tracking software (asset tracking, RFID tracking). Levata also provides professional services encompassing design, deployment, field services, lifecycle management, and managed services. The company organizes its offerings into five solution pillars: Enterprise Mobility, Smart Supply Chain, Security and Identity, Customer Experience, and Connectivity. Levata positions itself as a full-service technology partner offering flexible financing options alongside hardware supply.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enterprise Printers

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day shipping on orders placed before 2:00 p.m. CT
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• Zebra TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading technology brand partnership for barcode scanners, mobile computers, RFID equipment, and enterprise mobility solutions. Zebra is featured as a top brand on Levata's website and primary supplier of data capture and tracking technology.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationTop brand partnership for industrial scanning, safety equipment, and mobile computing solutions. Featured prominently among Levata's top brands.
• DatalogiccoreTechnology or IntegrationTop brand partnership for barcode scanners, mobile computers, and RFID readers. One of the flagship brands showcased on Levata's homepage.
• EpsoncoreTechnology or IntegrationTop brand partnership for label printers, receipt printers, and imaging products. Featured as one of the top brands on Levata's platform.
• NiceLabelcoreTechnology or IntegrationTop brand partnership for label printing software solutions. One of the featured top brands for software offerings.
• Motorola SolutionsmajorTechnology or IntegrationBrand partnership for mobile computers, two-way radios, and enterprise communication solutions.
• IntermecmajorTechnology or IntegrationBrand partnership for industrial mobile computing and barcode scanning equipment.
• ImpinjmajorTechnology or IntegrationBrand partnership for RFID readers and RAIN RFID technology solutions.
• CipherLabstandardTechnology or IntegrationBrand partnership for portable data terminals, barcode scanners, and mobile computers.
• TSC Auto ID TechnologystandardTechnology or IntegrationBrand partnership for industrial and desktop label printers.
• BixolonstandardTechnology or IntegrationBrand partnership for mobile printers, receipt printers, and label printers.
• Citizen SystemsstandardTechnology or IntegrationBrand partnership for label printers, receipt printers, and mobile printers.
• SATOstandardTechnology or IntegrationBrand partnership for auto-ID and labeling solutions including RFID-enabled printers.
• Toshiba TecstandardTechnology or IntegrationBrand partnership for point-of-sale systems, label printers, and RFID solutions.
• UnitechstandardTechnology or IntegrationBrand partnership for enterprise mobile computers, scanners, and payment terminals.
• PanasonicstandardTechnology or IntegrationBrand partnership for rugged tablets, mobile computers, and enterprise devices.
• GetacstandardTechnology or IntegrationBrand partnership for rugged laptops, tablets, and mobile computing solutions for challenging environments.
• Elo Touch SolutionsstandardTechnology or IntegrationBrand partnership for touchscreen monitors, digital signage, and point-of-sale displays.
• EntruststandardTechnology or IntegrationBrand partnership for ID card printer systems, issuance solutions, and secure credentials.
• First Data (Payment Processing)standardTechnology or IntegrationPayment terminal partnerships for processing payment transactions at point of sale.

Scale indicators1 record

Others

• Zebra Technologies: Zebra is Levata's flagship OEM partner for barcode scanners, mobile computers, and RFID, but is also a competitor when it sells direct to large enterprise accounts. Zebra's expanding direct enterprise motion is the primary disintermediation risk to Levata's model.
• Honeywell Scanning & Mobility: Honeywell is both a top-tier Levata brand partner for industrial scanning and mobile computing and a direct enterprise seller. Its competing direct and partner channels define the OEM-vs-distributor balance that drives Levata's competitive intensity.

Direct peers

• ScanSource: ScanSource is a leading value-added distributor of barcode, point-of-sale, RFID, and enterprise mobility solutions from Zebra, Honeywell, and Datalogic—the same OEM stack Levata carries. Both operate hybrid hardware-plus-services models targeting retail, logistics, and healthcare verticals, making ScanSource the closest direct comparable.
• BlueStar: BlueStar is a value-added distributor focused on enterprise mobility, POS, auto-ID, and RFID solutions from vendors such as Zebra, Honeywell, and Elo. It competes most directly with Levata in the specialized auto-ID/POS segment rather than the broad IT distribution space.
• Logiscenter: Logiscenter is a European auto-ID and barcode specialist distributor referenced in Levata's own Magento storefront URL path (Logiscenter/V3). It overlaps nearly completely in product portfolio (Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic scanners/printers) and vertical focus, serving as both a likely corporate sibling and the closest European direct peer.

Broad incumbents

• SHI International: SHI is a large enterprise IT solutions provider combining hardware distribution, configuration, and managed services. Its hardware integration services and enterprise mobility practice directly overlap with Levata's deploy-and-support stack, particularly for mid-market and enterprise customers.
• TD SYNNEX: TD SYNNEX (formed from SYNNEX and Tech Data merger) is a global IT distribution incumbent offering endpoint, networking, and POS hardware alongside services. It competes with Levata for enterprise refresh-cycle RFPs and serves overlapping verticals including retail and logistics.
• Ingram Micro: Ingram Micro is one of the world's largest IT distributors with broad coverage of enterprise hardware (servers, networking, POS, mobility). While less specialized than Levata in auto-ID, it competes for the same enterprise procurement dollars and offers overlapping Zebra/Honeywell SKUs at global scale.
• CDW: CDW is a major multi-category IT solutions provider serving enterprise, government, education, and healthcare—the same verticals Levata targets. CDW's broad catalog includes barcode, POS, and mobile computing hardware, making it a broad incumbent comparable on go-to-market and customer base.
• Insight Enterprises: Insight is a global IT solutions and services provider offering hardware, software, and managed services to enterprise clients. Its hardware integration services and lifecycle support portfolio overlap directly with Levata's deploy-and-support offering, particularly for endpoint and networking refreshes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/informsinc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@levata_global
• Facebookfacebook.com/Levata.Official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/informs-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/levata_global

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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