K-Digitale

What K-Digitale does

K-Digitale srl is an Italian digital transformation specialist founded in 2016 and headquartered legally in Rome with primary operations in Perugia. The company operates under the direction and coordination of Referentia S.r.l. (parent holding per art. 2497-bis of the Italian Civil Code) and employs 35+ digital transformation professionals organized across four Business Units: Consulting, R&D and Open Innovation, Industrial IoT, and Digital Platform. It serves six vertical markets — Automotive, Manufacturing/Industry, Professionals, Public Administration, Retail/GDO, and Utility — primarily within Italy.

The company has developed a portfolio of nine proprietary digital platforms, including Web Expert and Remote Expert Suite (both ACN-certified SaaS solutions for online service delivery and telepresence), ViBES (a behavior-based workplace safety platform with IIoT integration), APP Unica (a smart city/smart destination platform with AI profiling), Digital Platform 365+ (an integrated PIM/eCommerce/CRM suite built on Microsoft .NET Core and Azure), eCommerce 5.0, WebTV (live/on-demand video streaming), the Industrial IoT platform (supporting OPC-UA, Modbus, S7, FINS, FANUC, Heidenhain protocols), and a Digital Platform for R&D and Innovation. Core technology dependencies include Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Dynamics 365, CISCO telepresence hardware, AI/ML capabilities (NLP chatbots, computer vision, predictive analytics, generative AI in VIBES 4.0), and custom-designed IoT sensors and firmware.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: SaaS subscriptions for proprietary platforms, professional consulting engagements (including PNRR funding advisory, Industry 4.0 consulting, and digital strategy), sale of custom IoT hardware (Starter Kit Industry 4.0 and Starter Kit Energy), and participation in publicly co-funded R&D projects (POR FESR, INAIL BIT, ARTES 4.0). Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise sales with supplementary inside sales via the Expert on Demand online consultation booking, event-driven demand generation, and a regional distribution network for ViBES. Pricing is proposal-based with no public list pricing, and PNRR-funded municipal packages are sold as bundled solutions financed through government programs.

Name

K-Digitale

Legal name

K-Digitale srl

Website

https://k-digitale.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

K-Digitale srl is an Italian digital transformation specialist that designs proprietary SaaS platforms (Web Expert, Remote Expert Suite, ViBES, APP Unica, DP365+) and Industrial IoT solutions for enterprises, public administrations, and utilities across Italy, supported by PNRR and Industry 4.0 consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Digital Transformation Software Platforms

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Emerging Tech (IoT, Blockchain, AR/VR, Edge) Consulting (BPAHAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dashboarding & KPI/Performance Management (HDAEAMAF)

Keywords

• Digital transformation consulting
• Industrial IoT platforms
• Smart city software
• Workplace safety software
• ECommerce platform solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Perugia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Platforms and Software Licenses (SaaS): Subscription and license fees from proprietary digital platforms (Web Expert, Remote Expert Suite, Digital Platform 365+, APP Unica, ViBES, eCommerce 5.0). Solutions like Web Expert and Remote Expert Suite are ACN-certified SaaS offerings. Platforms are offered as modular, ready-to-use solutions.
2. Consulting Services: Specialized consulting engagements covering PNRR, digital strategy, R&D project funding, subsidized finance, Industry 4.0, and digital transformation advisory. Includes assessment, strategy definition, project roadmap, and feasibility studies.
3. Industrial IoT Hardware and Devices: Sale of custom-designed sensors, IoT devices, firmware, and electronic boards for industrial monitoring, energy management, and occupational safety applications. Includes Starter Kit Industry 4.0 and Starter Kit Energy for production line and electrical parameter monitoring.
4. R&D and Open Innovation Projects: Co-funded R&D projects including REACT (agriculture platform) and MAKE-IOT-BETTER. Publicly funded innovation projects in partnership with universities and research centers under POR FESR programs.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

K-Digitale designs, develops, and sells proprietary digital platforms and IoT solutions for enterprise digital transformation, organized around four business units: Consulting, R&D and Open Innovation, Industrial IoT, and Digital Platform. Its core offerings include ACN-certified SaaS platforms (Web Expert, Remote Expert Suite), the ViBES workplace health and safety platform, Digital Platform 365+ (PIM/eCommerce/CRM/Chatbot/WebTV), APP Unica smart city platform, eCommerce 5.0, Industrial IoT platform with custom hardware, and specialized consulting on PNRR funding, Industry 4.0 and digital strategy for enterprises, public administrations, utilities and professionals in Italy.

Product overview

K-Digitale is an Italian digital transformation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of platforms, products, and solutions organized around four Business Units: Consulting, R&D and Open Innovation, Industrial IoT, and Digital Platform. The product portfolio centers on Digital Platform 365+ (DP365+), an integrated modular platform combining PIM, eCommerce, CRM, Chatbot, WebTV, and analytics modules built on Microsoft .NET Core and Azure cloud. Key products include Web Expert and Remote Expert Suite (both ACN-certified SaaS telepresence solutions), ViBES (workplace safety platform), APP Unica (smart city platform), eCommerce 5.0, and specialized Industrial IoT solutions. The company operates as a certified Industry 4.0 Technology Transfer Center with expertise in IoT, big data analytics, and digital innovation serving enterprises, industries, and public administrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ViBES: Digital platform for workplace health and safety management, data-driven approach to risk reduction
• Web Expert
• Remote Expert Suite
• WebTV
• Digital Platform 365+
• APP Unica
• Digital Platform for R&D and Innovation (DPR&DI)
• eCommerce 5.0
• Piattaforma Digitale Industrial IoT

Products and services

• Web Expert Digital platform for managing and delivering online services via telepresence. Enables appointment booking, video consultation, document exchange, OTP digital signature and PagoPA/PayPal payment processing. ACN-certified SaaS solution for Italian public administrations, utilities, and professionals.
• Remote Expert Suite Multichannel platform for managing offices and service points remotely using Cisco TelePresence. Integrates IoT supervisor for platform health, document exchange, digital signatures and integrated PagoPA payment. ACN-certified SaaS solution.
• ViBES (Valuto Interactive Behavioral Software) Data-driven digital platform for active workplace health and safety management. Integrates IIoT, sensor technology, behavior observation (OBM), gamification, plant monitoring, AI-driven safety recommendations, field training and corrective action planning.
• Starter Kit Industry 4.0 Digital platform comprising hardware and software components for automated monitoring of industrial production plants and lines. Designed for Italian manufacturing companies seeking gradual Industry 4.0 adoption with access to government tax benefits.
• Starter Kit Energy Continuous monitoring solution for electrical parameters of machinery and equipment. Detects anomalies and provides data inputs for predictive maintenance and energy efficiency.
• Piattaforma Digitale Industrial IoT Industrial IoT platform for monitoring and remote control of plants and machinery. Transforms sensor data into actionable information for performance improvement, predictive maintenance, anomaly detection and AI chatbot operator assistance. Supports OPC-UA, Modbus, S7, FINS, MT Connect, FANUC, Heidenhain protocols and connects via Ethernet, WiFi, BLE and LoRaWAN.
• Digital Platform 365+ (DP365+) Integrated modular digital platform combining PIM, eCommerce (B2B/B2C/Marketplace), CRM, Chatbot, WebTV, Landing Page and Analytics. Built on Microsoft .NET Core and Azure cloud, natively integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and ERP. Modular and configurable with intelligent connectors for rapid integration.
• WebTV Smart WebTV platform for aggregating, managing, publishing, and streaming video content in live or on-demand mode across multiple devices. Features adaptive streaming (DASH/HLS), automatic generation of 28 bitrate copies, AI-powered tag proposal and schedule building, and SharePoint integration.
• APP Unica Integrated smart city platform unifying citizens, tourists and merchants in a single digital ecosystem. Features dynamic QR codes, AI-based user profiling, digital ticketing, geolocated POI navigation (including offline), AI virtual assistant, loyalty programs and an AGID-compliant web portal.
• eCommerce 5.0 Unified B2B and B2C eCommerce platform with multi-channel sales management from a single console. Includes real-time inventory, mass order entry (CSV, XLS, EDI), promotional engine, integration with ERP, CRM, BI, video and 30+ payment gateways (Stripe, Banca Sella, PayPal).
• Digital Platform for R&D and Innovation (DPR&DI) Collaborative digital platform for real-time monitoring and management of R&D and innovation projects, including training management and investment certification. Supports K-Digitale's open innovation R&D portfolio (REACT, MAKE-IOT-BETTER).
• SOFIA - Sales Force Automation Sales force automation solution that accelerates sales through mobile order management for sales agents in retail, GDO and HORECA sectors.
• AI & Conversational Chatbot AI-powered customer service automation providing personalized solutions and experiences through natural language processing and conversational AI.
• Fleet Management and Telemobility (FMT) Fleet management and telemobility solution with diagnostic tools delivering real-time vehicle and fleet information for automotive and mobility operators.
• K-SDR EV Charging Network Manager Universal connector for monitoring and managing EV charging station networks across multiple vendors, enabling unified visibility and operations for mobility operators.
• PNRR Consulting Services Consulting services for accessing Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) funding opportunities, with a particular focus on MISURA 1.4.1 digital service delivery packages for municipalities.
• Specialist Consulting Services (Consulenze Specialistiche) Specialist consulting engagements covering R&D and innovation advisory, Industry 4.0 training, facilitated finance (finanza agevolata), and intellectual property advisory for Italian enterprises.
• WILA (Welcome Intelligent Lab Area) Intelligent technology hub and inclusive space at K-Digitale's Perugia headquarters hosting immersive digital experiences with 10 different applications for prospects, customers and partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% customer satisfaction after 6 months (Umbra Acque Remote Expert deployment)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration31 records

AI capability27 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Idea-Re S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2025Co-development partner with K-Digitale on the VIBES 4.0 project, co-funded by the INAIL BIT (Bando Innovazione Tecnologica) through ARTES 4.0. Idea-Re brings research capabilities for AI-driven occupational safety solutions.
• ARTES 4.0 Competence CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2025Co-funded VIBES 4.0 project through the ARTES 4.0 Innovation Technology Fund (INAIL BIT). K-Digitale and Idea-Re leverage the competence center's ecosystem for AI and safety technology advancement.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco Webex telepresence technology integrated into Web Expert and Remote Expert Suite platforms for secure video communication, document sharing, and remote service delivery. ACN-certified SaaS solutions use Cisco infrastructure.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft technology partner covering Azure IoT Hub, Azure cloud infrastructure, Dynamics 365 CRM (Sales, Marketing, Customer Service), Power BI, Power Apps, and Microsoft SQL Server. Certified as Microsoft Gold Partner (Application Development) and Silver Partner (Custom Software Development, Application Integration).
• Università degli Studi di PerugiamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with Prof. Gianluca Rossi on data-driven measurement systems for Industry 5.0 workplace safety research. Contributes academic research depth to VIBES 4.0 and related projects.
• Università degli Studi di Perugia (UNIPG)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIPG collaborated with Idea-Re S.r.l. and K-Digitale on the Quantum Computing event (July 2025) as part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025, exploring academic-industrial applications of quantum computing.
• Acea GroupmoderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUmbra Acque, a subsidiary of Acea Group (water utility), implemented K-Digitale's Remote Expert platform for digital customer service across 7 territorial points.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Engineering Ingegneria Informatica: Largest Italian IT services group with deep public administration, healthcare, and utilities practices, including proprietary platforms for PA digital services. Competes head-to-head for PNRR-funded municipal contracts but at significantly larger scale than K-Digitale.
• Capgemini Italia: Global SI with significant Italian presence delivering digital transformation, IoT, and intelligent industry services. Competes for enterprise and utility digital platform contracts and has substantially larger delivery capacity.
• Almaviva S.p.A. Major Italian IT services group with strong public administration and digital transformation practices. Direct competitor on PA modernization tenders and large enterprise digital platform contracts across Italy.
• NTT Data Italia: Global system integrator with substantial Italian operations serving public sector, utilities, automotive, and manufacturing. Competes for large PA and enterprise digital transformation contracts including PNRR-funded programs.

Direct peers

• TXT e-solutions S.p.A. Italian technology consulting firm specializing in IoT, Industry 4.0, and aerospace/industrial digital solutions. Highly comparable on Industrial IoT platform offerings, Industry 4.0 positioning, and enterprise vertical focus.
• Reply S.p.A. Italian digital transformation and systems integration firm with proprietary platforms and vertical solutions across manufacturing, automotive, energy, and telco. Closest comparable on business model — owns platform assets, delivers IoT and consulting services, and operates dedicated digital factories similar to K-Digitale's WILA lab.
• Lutech Group: Italian IT services and cloud solutions provider serving enterprise and public sector with digital transformation, cloud, and managed services. Comparable mid-market positioning with similar vertical coverage in utilities, manufacturing, and PA.
• Exprivia S.p.A. Italian IT consulting and solutions company serving banking, healthcare, public sector, and industrial customers with both custom development and packaged platforms. Overlaps K-Digitale on digital transformation consulting and Industry 4.0 offerings.

Emerging players

• BIP (Business Integration Partners): European consulting firm with Italian roots focused on digital transformation, industry 4.0, and sustainability services. Comparable in consulting-led digital transformation model and Industry 4.0 positioning, though with different geographic emphasis.
• Sorint.lab S.p.A. Italian cloud-native IT services firm with strong Microsoft Azure partnership and DevOps/IoT capabilities. Comparable on the Azure/Microsoft platform stack and digital transformation delivery for mid-market and enterprise customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/k_digitale
• Facebookfacebook.com/KDigitale.startup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/k-digitale

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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