TecWise - Innovación Digital

What TecWise - Innovación Digital does

TecWise - Innovación Digital is a privately held Latin American systems integrator and value-added technology partner that designs, deploys, and supports mission-critical monitoring and industrial connectivity solutions for heavy-industry customers, primarily in mining, metals, energy, and utilities. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Belo Horizonte with a matrix entity in Timóteo, Minas Gerais, and a regional office in Santiago, Chile, plus a Carajás (Parauapebas) branch in northern Brazil, the firm operates as the LATAM arm of the Comms International Group of companies (which also encompasses TecWise Africa and TecWise Europe). The company is organized into two business units: GeoEnvironmental Solutions, focused on geotechnical, structural, and geospatial monitoring using piezometers, inclinometers, tiltmeters, ShapeArray deformation sensors, fiber-optic DTS/DAS/DVS, GNSS meters, and rock-displacement systems; and Heavy Industry Solutions, focused on ICT/OT/IIoT advisory, systems integration, and communications infrastructure for harsh industrial environments.

Name

TecWise - Innovación Digital

Legal name

TecWise - Innovación Digital

Website

https://tecwiselatam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TecWise - Innovación Digital is a Latin American systems integrator and value-added technology partner that delivers geotechnical, structural, and industrial IoT monitoring solutions for mining, metals, energy, and utilities customers across Chile and Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Belo Horizonte

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Integrated Technology Solutions: TecWise delivers integrated ICT/OT/IIoT solutions combining advisory services, system integration, and communications infrastructure. Solutions are delivered and supported to ensure solution integrity and sustainability based on a holistic approach to change management.
2. Partner Technology Products: Sale and integration of partner technology products including sensors, monitoring instruments, collision avoidance systems, air purification, and connectivity hardware for mining, metals, energy, and utilities sectors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TecWise is a value-adding technology partner and systems integrator delivering ICT/OT/IIoT advisory services, system integration, and communications infrastructure for heavy industry in Latin America. The company operates two core solution lines: GeoEnvironmental Solutions (geotechnical, structural, and geospatial monitoring with integrated sensors, data acquisition, comms infrastructure, and analysis/visualization software) and Heavy Industry Solutions (mining automation, collision avoidance, IoT connectivity, and air purification). TecWise resells and integrates a portfolio of partner technology brands (Epiroc/RCT, Worldsensing, Sisgeo, RST Instruments, Measurand, Nome, Propulsa, Decoda, Bentley Systems VDV, AP Sensing, Cisco IoT, Actility, and Torsa) tailored per-site and per-project.

Product overview

TecWise is a value-adding technology partner operating in Latin America (Chile and Brazil) that delivers integrated technology solutions for heavy industry, primarily serving mining, metals, energy, and utilities sectors. The company operates two core business units: GeoEnvironmental Solutions (focused on geotechnical, structural, and geospatial monitoring with integrated instrumentation, sensors, data monitoring, and analysis/visualization software) and Heavy Industry Solutions (providing ICT/OT/IIoT advisory services, system integration, and communications infrastructure). TecWise resells and integrates a portfolio of partner technology brands including Torsa collision avoidance and vibration monitoring systems, AP Sensing distributed temperature and acoustic sensing, Actility/Abeeway geolocation, Cisco IoT industrial connectivity, Bentley VDV instrumentation monitoring, Decoda tyre and haul road management (RockAware, BundAware), Propulsa air purification systems, Nome rock monitoring, Measurand ShapeArray deformation monitoring, RST Instruments geotechnical monitoring, Sisgeo precision instruments, and RCT automation solutions. The company acts as a regional distributor and systems integrator for these global technology brands in the Latin American market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GeoEnvironmental Solutions Business unit delivering integrated geotechnical, structural, and geospatial monitoring solutions combining instrumentation/sensors, data monitoring, enabling communications infrastructure, and analysis/visualisation software for mining, metals, energy, and utilities clients.
• Heavy Industry Solutions
• Torsa Collision Avoidance System
• Torsa Human Exposure Vibration Monitoring System
• AP Sensing Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS)
• AP Sensing Distributed Acoustic/Vibration Sensing (DAS/DVS)
• AP Sensing SmartAlarm Alarm Management
• Abeeway Tracking System (by Actility)
• Cisco IoT Industrial Solutions
• Bentley VDV Instrumentation Data Monitoring
• Decoda RockAware Tyre Protection System
• Decoda BundAware Bund Wall Monitoring
• Decoda Haul Road Productivity Monitoring
• Propulsa Epura System
• Propulsa Epura Engine
• Propulsa Epura Cabin
• Nome Rock Monitor XR System
• Measurand ShapeArray
• RST Instruments Geotechnical Monitoring
• Sisgeo Geotechnical Instruments
• Worldsensing IoT Remote Monitoring
• RCT Automation Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% reduction in injury and incident reports with Nome Rock Monitor XR (independently accredited)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and parent.

• Epiroc/RCTcoreTechnology or IntegrationRCT is a world-leading automation solutions provider for mining with operations in 71 countries and 48+ years of experience. TecWise partners with RCT for automation surface and underground solutions, remote control options, fleet management (SmarTrack), payload management, protection systems, and specialized electrical equipment. RCT leverages knowledge and insight to deliver measurable value: increased profitability, productivity, efficiency, and safety.
• WorldsensingcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal leader in IoT remote monitoring with operations across 70 countries and over 3,000 network deployments. Specializes in tailings dams, bridges, tunnels, and critical infrastructure monitoring. Offers GNSS Meter for millimetric precision ground movement monitoring independent of cellular/internet connections using LoRa communication.
• SisgeocoreTechnology or IntegrationSisgeo specializes in design, manufacture and installation of high-precision measuring instruments for civil and geotechnical engineering. Product range includes piezometers, inclinometers, tiltmeters, extensometers, crackmeters, pressure/load cells, settlement gauges, strain gauges, thermometers, pendulum systems, readouts and dataloggers. Recognized internationally for quality, reliability and innovation.
• RST InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld leader in geotechnical, environmental and structural monitoring instruments and data collection systems since 1977. Applications include open-pit and underground mines, tailings dams, concrete and earthfill dams, bridges, buildings, tunnels, excavations, roadways, landfills, and landslides.
• MeasurandcoreTechnology or IntegrationDesigns and manufactures ShapeArray, a 3D shape-sensing automated instrument measuring deformation in slopes, tunnels, dams, and civil structures. With over 85,000 m installed worldwide, Measurand is the industry standard for real-time 3D geotechnical and structural deformation monitoring.
• NomecoreTechnology or IntegrationNome provides Rock Monitor XR System for measuring displacement of tunnel roof and sidewall strata in mining, tunnelling and civil engineering. Independently accredited benefits include 65% reduction in injury/incident reports, 40% increase in productivity, and 49% reduction in standing support costs.
• TorsacoreTechnology or IntegrationTorsa provides innovative IoT technologies for smarter and safer mines. Products include Human Exposure Vibration Monitoring System (ISO 8041/ISO 2631-1 compliant) and Collision Avoidance Systems for open-pit and underground mining using 3D LiDAR, AI cameras, and GNSS RTK. Systems recognized with international awards for performance and reliability with 96%+ availability.
• Propulsa InnovationssupportingTechnology or IntegrationPropulsa offers air pre-filtration systems with over 30 years expertise in innovative dust management solutions. The Epura System uses low-frequency self-cleaning technology with Spunbond membrane coated with PTFE, exponentially increasing filter replacement intervals and reducing vehicle downtime. Available as Epura Cabin and Epura Engine versions.
• DecodacoreTechnology or IntegrationDecoda provides mining technology driving circuit efficiency and productivity through RockAware (LiDAR-based rock detection for tyre protection with 20% tyre life improvement) and BundAware (LiDAR monitoring of bund walls for tip head safety). Also offers Haul Road Productivity Monitoring using AI, sensors, and cloud analytics.
• Bentley Systems VDVsupportingTechnology or IntegrationBentley Systems VDV provides instrumentation data monitoring and management solutions. Universal dashboard for monitoring all instrumentation data across dams, mining, geotechnical, environmental, tunneling, air quality, and smart city applications with 20+ years industry experience.
• AP SensingsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAP Sensing offers distributed optical sensing technologies with HP/Agilent heritage and over 35 years fiber optic measurement leadership. Products include Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS), Distributed Acoustic/Vibration Sensing (DAS/DVS), and SmartAlarm alarm management technology for fire detection and leak identification.
• Cisco IoTsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCisco IoT provides industrial connectivity solutions including industrial switching, wireless (ultra-reliable wireless backhaul, WPAN), and ruggedized routers/gateways. Purpose-built for harsh industrial environments with Cisco IOx for edge application execution.
• Actility (Abeeway)supportingTechnology or IntegrationActility's Abeeway provides complete low-power geolocation solution for IoT surpassing simple GPS. Enables efficient management of mobile and fixed assets, protecting people and monitoring animals. Flexible integration with third-party applications for mining, drilling, refining, logistics, and supply chain operations.
• Comms InternationalparentStrategic or Co-development PartnerTecWise Latam, TecWise Africa, and associated TecWise Europe entities are part of the Comms International Group of companies. Comms International has offices in Geneva (Europe, ME & Africa) and Hong Kong (Asia), providing global reach and backing for TecWise's regional operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar (Cat MineStar): Caterpillar's Cat MineStar platform offers fleet management, autonomous haulage, and asset-health monitoring to large open-pit mining customers worldwide, including LATAM. While broader than TecWise's geo-environmental focus, MineStar overlaps with TecWise's collision-avoidance, payload/fleet, and equipment-monitoring offerings via the RCT/Epiroc partnership and competes for the same mine-site technology budget.
• Trimble: Trimble provides GNSS, geospatial, and mining-fleet technology (including its Trimble Monitoring solution for structural and slope monitoring) to the same mining, rail, and civil-infrastructure customers that TecWise serves in Latin America, making it a broad incumbent in TecWise's core markets.
• Hexagon AB: Hexagon is a broad incumbent in mining, geospatial, and industrial measurement solutions (including Leica Geosystems, IDS GeoRadar, and 3vGeomatics InSAR) that competes with TecWise across the full stack — instruments, software, and integration — for global mining majors operating in Chile and Brazil.
• Komatsu (Smart Mining / Modular Mining): Komatsu, through Modular Mining and its Smart Mining initiative, supplies autonomous haulage, fleet management, and equipment-monitoring solutions to large mining customers globally, including in Chile and Brazil. It is a broad incumbent that competes with TecWise's mining-safety and monitoring stack at the equipment-monitoring and fleet layer.

Others

• Sisgeo:
• RST Instruments: RST Instruments is a TecWise core partner (geotechnical/structural monitoring instruments since 1977) and a peer in the underlying instrument-manufacturer layer. RST sells directly to the same mining, dam, and tunneling customers that TecWise integrates for, making it both an ally and a competing channel for the same wallet.
• Worldsensing: Worldsensing is both a core TecWise technology partner (GNSS IoT monitoring) and a peer in the LATAM IoT geotechnical monitoring space, with 3,000+ network deployments across 70 countries. Worldsensing's direct sales force competes with TecWise for the same mining, rail, and tailings-dam monitoring RFPs in Latin America.

Direct peers

• GroundProbe: GroundProbe (now part of Orica) is a direct competitor to TecWise's slope-stability and geotechnical monitoring offering for open-pit and underground mines. Both companies sell real-time radar/LiDAR-based slope monitoring to the same Latin American mining customers (e.g., copper and iron ore majors), making GroundProbe the closest comparable in TecWise's core geo-environmental business unit.
• Maptek: Maptek sells 3D mapping, geospatial monitoring, and mine-planning software (Vulcan, DomainMCF, Sentry) to mining customers globally, including in Latin America. Its Sentry slope-monitoring and structural-monitoring products overlap directly with TecWise's geo-environmental monitoring solutions for open-pit and underground mines.
• IDS GeoRadar: IDS GeoRadar (a Hexagon company) provides interferometric radar and structural monitoring instruments for mines, tunnels, dams, and civil infrastructure. It competes head-on with TecWise's Sisgeo/RST/Measurand-based geotechnical and structural monitoring offering and serves the same dam, mining, and tunneling customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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