ENNOVIA

What ENNOVIA does

ENNOVIA SARL is a French industrial maintenance engineering consultancy founded in 2007–2008 in La Crau/Toulon, France, operating as a privately-held limited liability company (SARL, €750,000 share capital) under sole gérant Jean-Yves KBAIER. The firm specializes in maximizing the availability and performance of complex industrial systems for operators in energy-from-waste, naval/defense, shipbuilding, and water/wastewater verticals. It serves enterprise clients including VIRIDOR (8 UK energy recovery facilities, 450 connected users), Chantiers de l'Atlantique (French Navy FLF frigate and PHA helicopter carrier MCO contracts, plus MSC Cruises' Grandiosa and E.ON Arkona offshore substation), CNIM AZ (€346M Baku incineration plant), ZEPHIRE (€250M Lagoubran facility), States of Jersey, and VALEOR.

The company's core technology is QuickBrain, a proprietary 3D interactive CMMS/GMAO and EDMS platform developed in-house since 2009 and now published through wholly-owned subsidiary Crazylog (carved out 2012). QuickBrain is complemented by AI modules (Autolink ML documentation indexing achieving 30–50% auto-classification, QuickScan computer-vision nameplate recognition, QuickSearch generative-AI technical Q&A, and Structure Visual Inspection), the QBOX on-premise IoT data-collection appliance (12,500 signals integrated at CdA), the QB4MX/FastMAX connector to IBM Maximo, and OptiOps/EcoHorizon availability-tracking web applications. Deployments are hosted on IBM Cloud (Paris and London) or on-premise, and reference projects cite 60,000 documents and 10,000 equipment tags at the largest single site.

ENNOVIA's business model combines four revenue streams: (1) project-based maintenance engineering and ILS/SLI consulting (FMECA/AMDEC, dependability studies, GMAO/EDMS consulting); (2) one-time QuickBrain software licensing per site/installation; (3) recurring managed cloud hosting and IT outsourcing (Infogérance) on IBM Cloud; and (4) QuickBrain Academy training with three paid certification tiers (Bronze/Silver/Gold). Distribution is predominantly direct enterprise sales with on-site consulting, supported by the IBM Gold Business Partner channel (solution 0558), the dedicated gmao-3d.fr product site, trade-show presence (EUROMARITIME 2026 Stand K08), and ecosystem memberships (Pôle Mer Méditerranée, AFIM, TVT, System Factory, IUT Toulon).

Name

ENNOVIA

Legal name

ENNOVIA SARL

Website

https://ennovia.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ENNOVIA is a French industrial maintenance engineering consultancy that designs and deploys its proprietary QuickBrain 3D CMMS/EDMS platform (with AI documentation indexing, computer-vision asset identification, and IoT modules) for complex industrial operators in energy-from-waste, naval/defense, and shipbuilding, deployed across 200+ sites in 22 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Maintenance Management Software (CMMS/GMAO) and Engineering Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

EDA Software Platforms (Digital Implementation, Verification & Signoff) (HDAHAFAA)

Keywords

• Industrial maintenance engineering
• Computerized maintenance management
• Technical documentation management
• Industrial digitization services
• Integrated logistics support

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Maintenance Engineering & SLI Consulting: Project-based consulting fees for ILS/ SLI studies, GMAO consulting, DMS consulting, FMECA / AMDEC, dependability studies (Reliability, Maintainability, Availability, Safety), and tailored on-site audits. Includes business engineering to redesign maintenance processes and create technical arborescences.
2. QuickBrain Software Licensing: License sales of the proprietary QuickBrain GMAO/EDMS software (developed by subsidiary Crazylog) for installation on client sites (on-premise or cloud) with configuration, integration and parameterization.
3. Managed Cloud Hosting & IT Outsourcing (Infogérance): Recurring managed-services revenue from hosting, supervising, maintaining, and securing client environments on IBM Cloud (Paris, London) with VPN IPSEC, firewall, anti-attack, SFTP synchronization, and external HTTPS access.
4. IBM Maximo Integration & Implementation Services: Consulting, configuration, data integration, and application design for IBM Maximo deployments (e.g., for Chantiers de l'Atlantique MCO contract tool) including >20 configured Maximo apps and integration with SAP and QuickBrain.
5. QuickBrain Academy Training & Certification: Paid training services with three certification tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold) covering GMAO, EDMS and ECMMS mastery, delivered by ENNOVIA trainers; includes official certificate.
6. Digitalization of Industrial Processes (IoT, BIM, 3D): Project revenue from deploying digitalization solutions including 3D scanning / reconstruction, BIM integration, 360° virtual tours, QR-code equipment labelling, and IoT data-collection integration (QBOX).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ENNOVIA is an industrial maintenance engineering consultancy that designs and deploys end-to-end solutions to maximize the competitiveness (availability × performance) of complex industrial installations. Its core offering combines (1) maintenance engineering consulting and ILS/SLI studies, (2) deployment of its proprietary QuickBrain 3D interactive CMMS/GMAO and EDMS software (developed by subsidiary Crazylog), (3) industrial site digitization (3D/BIM, QR codes, digital twin, drones), (4) IoT data collection via the QBOX appliance and IBM Maximo integrations, and (5) team training through the QuickBrain Academy certification program.

Product overview

ENNOVIA delivers an integrated portfolio of industrial maintenance engineering services centered on its flagship platform QuickBrain (a 3D interactive CMMS/EDMS developed in-house and now published by its subsidiary Crazylog). The offering is structured as a platform-plus-modules architecture: the QuickBrain core CMMS/EDMS is complemented by the Autolink intelligent documentation indexing module, the QuickSearch / QuickScan / SVI AI modules, the OptiOps / EcoHorizon availability tracking applications, the QBOX IoT data-collection appliance, and the QB4MX connector to IBM Maximo. Around this product stack, ENNOVIA provides four service lines — Consulting in Maintenance Engineering & ILS, Industrial Site Digitization, Industrial Process Digitalization, and Team Training (including the QuickBrain Academy certification program).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QUICKBRAIN (QuickBrain): Interactive 3D GMAO/CMMS software for industrial maintenance, developed by subsidiary CRAZYLOG and distributed by ENNOVIA. Used for managing maintenance operations, technical documentation (GED), stocks, planning, and equipment; available in mobile, tablet and desktop versions and secured on IBM CLOUD.
• QUICKBRAIN Academy

Products and services

• QuickBrain CMMS/EDMS Interactive 3D CMMS/GMAO and EDMS software for industrial maintenance; runs on PCs, tablets and mobile devices, secured on IBM Cloud, used for preventive maintenance, stock management, technical documentation, equipment tracking, planning and performance monitoring across 200+ industrial sites in 22+ countries.
• QBOX IoT Data Collection Appliance On-site IoT appliance integrated with the client's OPC server to collect equipment values in real time, with local data buffering during connectivity loss and secure VPN IPSEC interconnection to the central QuickBrain platform.
• OptiOps / EcoHorizon Web Application Web applications co-developed with Crazylog that display and manage events from complex contractual rules on client assets (OptiOps) and perform large data imports/exports (EcoHorizon), deployed for availability contracts on the MSC Grandiosa cruise ship and E.ON Arkona offshore substation.
• QB4MX QuickBrain Connector for IBM Maximo

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% average time savings for teams at Chantiers de l'Atlantique (MCO contract monitoring tool, IBM Maximo + QuickBrain)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability10 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• IBM (Gold Business Partner)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationENNOVIA is a certified IBM Business Partner (Gold / previously Silver), listed in the IBM Partner Plus directory (solution 0558). The partnership covers distribution and implementation of IBM Maximo, with ENNOVIA-certified Maximo consultants, and the proprietary QB4MX / FastMAX connector between QuickBrain and IBM Maximo. Solutions are hosted on IBM Cloud (Paris, London) for clients like Chantiers de l'Atlantique, VIRIDOR, and CNIM AZ.
• Crazylog (subsidiary / editor of QuickBrain)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrazylog is the software editor (filiale) that developed and publishes the QuickBrain GMAO/EDMS product. Originally built in-house at ENNOVIA, QuickBrain was spun out via Crazylog in 2012 in response to client demand for their own licenses. Crazylog and ENNOVIA co-develop product features (e.g., OptiOps/EcoHorizon, Autolink AI).
• AFIM (Association Française des Ingénieurs et responsables de Maintenance) — PACA regional delegationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJean-Yves Kbaier is the PACA regional delegate of AFIM. ENNOVIA participates in the AFIM ecosystem, using it as a marketing/credibility channel for maintenance engineering and GMAO topics.
• IUT de l'Université de Toulon (Vice-Président du conseil d'institut)minorOthersJean-Yves KBAIER serves as Vice-Président of the IUT de Toulon council. ENNOVIA hosts BUT-2 student interns and publishes their testimonials (Lucas S., Tarek K.). Acts as a talent pipeline and academic partnership.
• Pôle Mer MéditerranéecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerENNOVIA is an 'adhérent' (member) of Pôle Mer Méditerranée, the French maritime/naval/defense competitiveness cluster. ENNOVIA exhibits at EUROMARITIME 2026 with the Pôle Mer Méditerranée delegation, leveraging the cluster's network to access naval and maritime clients.
• TVT (Toulon Var Technologies) — M. Kbaier, Member of the board of directorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJean-Yves Kbaier is a Member of the board of directors of TVT Innovation (Toulon Var Technologies), the local tech/innovation cluster. Provides regional visibility, networking, and ecosystem partnerships.
• System Factory (member)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerENNOVIA is a member of System Factory, a regional industrial / digital cluster in the Var/PACA area. Provides networking and ecosystem visibility.
• SBGE (IT/security partner for VPN IPSEC at CdA)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSBGE collaborated with ENNOVIA at the start of the Chantiers de l'Atlantique MCO project to set up the VPN IPSEC network for QBOX data collection. Acts as an implementation sub-contractor / partner.
• Chantiers de l'Atlantique (CDA) — Strategic client & co-development partner for MCO toolingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeyond the standard MCO contract monitoring engagement (IBM Maximo + QuickBrain for FLF and PHA frigates of the Marine Nationale), ENNOVIA also co-developed the OptiOps/EcoHorizon applications with Crazylog for CDA's MCO of MSC Grandiosa (cruise ship) and E.ON Arkona (offshore substation), integrating 12,500 signals. CDA is also a recurring reference client.
• OVH SAS (website hosting provider)minorOthersOVH SAS hosts the ennovia.fr website (2 rue Kellermann, BP 80157, 59053 Roubaix Cedex 1). Standard website hosting — disclosed in legal notice.
• Agence COM IT UP (web agency / webmaster)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAgence COM IT UP is the webmaster of ennovia.fr ([email protected]), credited in legal notice as 'Webmaster' and in footer as 'Conception de Site Web'. Implements and maintains the corporate website.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SAP Enterprise Asset Management (SAP PM / S/4HANA EAM): Global EAM/PM suite embedded in S/4HANA. Comparable because ENNOVIA integrates Maximo with SAP for Chantiers de l'Atlantique and competes for the same asset-management budget in large industrial accounts.
• AVEVA (Asset Performance Management): AVEVA's industrial software portfolio includes asset performance and maintenance modules used by large industrial operators. Comparable in target verticals (energy, utilities, naval/maritime) and digital-twin scope.
• GE Digital APM (Predix): GE Digital's Asset Performance Management suite targets complex industrial operators with predictive maintenance, similar to the predictive / IoT layer ENNOVIA delivers via QuickBrain and QBOX.
• IBM Maximo Application Suite: IBM's flagship enterprise asset management (EAM) suite. Directly comparable because ENNOVIA is an IBM Gold Business Partner and integrates QuickBrain with Maximo via its QB4MX connector; however, Maximo is the broader incumbent that ENNOVIA sometimes implements and sometimes competes against.

Regional players

• Assystem: French-listed industrial engineering and digital services group with deep exposure to nuclear, energy and defense clients. Comparable as a French industrial engineering and digitalization peer, though at much larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• Carl Software (Carl Source): Major French GMAO/CMMS vendor focused on maintenance, asset management and digitization of industrial processes. Directly comparable product category and target customers.
• BlueKanGo: French vendor offering GMAO/CMMS, QHSE, and digital transformation software for industrial and multi-site operators. Comparable mid-market SaaS CMMS positioning in France.
• Coswin / Siveco Group: Siveco is a European (French-headquartered) CMMS/GMAO vendor with strong roots in industrial maintenance — directly named in ENNOVIA's own references (CNIM AZ replaced Coswin/SIVECO with QuickBrain). Comparable product (CMMS) and target market (industrial operators).
• DIMO Software (DIMO Maint / DIMO Agility): French CMMS/GMAO vendor serving industrial maintenance customers, with a comparable mid-market product positioning and similar consulting-implementation model. One of ENNOVIA's closest French CMMS competitors.

Others

• Sopra Steria: Large European IT services group with a digital industrial / IoT practice serving aerospace, defense and utilities. Comparable as an adjacent French/European digital-industrialization services provider, though operating at a very different scale and breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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