Airicom
Airicom is a privately held French specialist distributor and value-added reseller of LoRaWAN gateways, sensors, industrial protocol converters, and OT cybersecurity hardware, serving system integrators, industrial companies, and local authorities in smart building, smart city, and Industry 4.0 deployments across France.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Airicom does
Airicom is a privately held French specialist distributor and value-added reseller of M2M (machine-to-machine) and IoT (Internet of Things) hardware, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris with additional offices in Lyon and Montaigu-Vendée. The company is owned by SPHINX Connect France (registered as a SARL). Airicom serves industrial companies, system integrators, installers, and local government authorities in France, providing the connectivity and protocol-conversion building blocks for smart building, smart city, industrial monitoring, smart agriculture, and smart water/utility deployments.
The company's product portfolio is centered on LoRaWAN infrastructure — including Milesight gateways (UG56, UG63, UG65, UG67, SG50, EG71, HL31) and Kerlink gateways (Wirnet iFemtoCell, iStation, iStation M2) — combined with LoRaWAN sensors and controllers from Milesight (temperature, humidity, air quality, vibration, occupancy) and Watteco (VAQA'O air quality, TICS'O metering, BoB Assistant vibration, Press'O+ fluid level). A second pillar consists of HMS/Intesis protocol converters and gateways bridging BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, KNX, M-Bus, Profibus, and DALI-2 protocols, enabling integration of LoRaWAN sensor data into existing BMS (building management systems), SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition), and PLC (programmable logic controller) environments. A more recent addition is OT (operational technology) cybersecurity hardware including industrial firewalls. Airicom also resells supporting infrastructure such as Moxa and Advantech industrial routers/switches, Seneca data acquisition modules, and complementary vendors including Netmore (LoRaWAN network operator), NODON, MClimate, ProSoft, and IoThink.
Airicom generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware resale, distributed via direct enterprise sales (quote-based procurement), a professional e-commerce platform requiring account registration, and a network of channel partners and integrators. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by project. The company differentiates through authorized multi-vendor distribution rights, pre-configuration services before shipment, French-language technical support for BMS protocol integration, and local stock availability — positioning itself as a one-stop-shop for IoT/M2M hardware in the French market.
Airicom firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Airicom
- Legal name
- SPHINX Connect France
- Website
- https://airicom.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Airicom is a privately held French specialist distributor and value-added reseller of LoRaWAN gateways, sensors, industrial protocol converters, and OT cybersecurity hardware, serving system integrators, industrial companies, and local authorities in smart building, smart city, and Industry 4.0 deployments across France.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Airicom industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial IoT Distribution
- NAICS
- Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)
- SIC
- Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial Networking & Connectivity (Industrial Ethernet, Fieldbus, IO-Link) (IMAHAHAI), Industrial Networking & Communication Electronics Manufacturing (Ethernet switches, Fieldbus, Wireless) (IMAGAGAE), Process Control & Automation Electronics Manufacturing Services (PLCs, I/O, DCS/SCADA hardware) (IMAGAGAK), Smart Air Quality Sensors, Purifiers & Humidifier/Dehumidifier Integration (HSAOANAH)
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Where Airicom is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Airicom business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: Airicom generates revenue through the resale and distribution of IoT/M2M hardware including LoRaWAN gateways, sensors (temperature, humidity, air quality, vibration, GPS), protocol converters, industrial routers, OT cybersecurity equipment, and accessories (cables, antennas). Sales are conducted via e-commerce platform, account-based B2B procurement, and quote requests.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Airicom product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Airicom is a France-based value-added distributor of industrial IoT and M2M hardware, reselling LoRaWAN gateways and sensors, multi-protocol converters (BACnet, Modbus, KNX, M-Bus), 4G/5G industrial routers, OT firewalls, industrial switches, AC integration gateways, and accessories from third-party OEMs. The company curates and supplies complete connectivity stacks targeting system integrators, installers, industrial operators, and local government deploying smart building, smart city, energy metering, and industrial automation solutions.
Product overview
Airicom is a French M2M & IoT distributor specializing in solutions for digital transformation and Industry 4.0 since 2003. The company offers a comprehensive IoT product portfolio centered around LoRaWAN infrastructure (gateways and sensors), industrial protocol converters, and OT cybersecurity. The core offering consists of: (1) LoRaWAN Gateways from Milesight (UG56, UG63, UG65, UG67, SG50, EG71, HL31) and Kerlink (Wirnet iFemtoCell, Wirnet iStation, Wirnet iStation M2) providing connectivity for IoT networks; (2) LoRaWAN Sensors and Controllers from Milesight (EM300, AM series, VS321, UC300, UC501/UC502) and Watteco (VAQA'O+, TICS'O, BoB Assistant, Press'O+) for data collection; (3) Protocol Converters from Intesis enabling BACnet, KNX, Modbus, M-Bus, DALI-2, and HVAC system integration; (4) OT Cybersecurity solutions including firewalls. The products work together as an integrated IoT ecosystem supporting smart building (GTB/GTC), smart city, smart agriculture, and industrial applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Products and services
- LoRaWAN Sensors LoRaWAN wireless sensors for temperature, humidity, air quality, CO2, vibration, contact, and people counting. Used by system integrators and building/industrial operators to capture environmental and occupancy data for IoT monitoring.
- Serial Converters Serial converters used to bridge legacy serial-based industrial equipment into modern IoT and IP-based data collection networks. Targeted at industrial automation integrators and operators needing to connect RS-232/RS-485 assets.
- I/O Modules Industrial I/O modules providing digital and analog input/output capabilities for IoT data acquisition, typically used with LoRaWAN or cellular gateways. For integrators building sensor/actuator networks in industrial or building environments.
- Smart Dataloggers Intelligent dataloggers for capturing, storing, and forwarding industrial and environmental data. Used in industrial monitoring, energy management, and remote-asset telemetry deployments.
- LoRaWAN Gateways LoRaWAN gateways (indoor and outdoor) from manufacturers such as Milesight and Kerlink that aggregate data from LoRaWAN sensors and forward it to network/application servers. Core connectivity backbone for smart building, smart city, and industrial IoT deployments.
- Protocol Converters Industrial protocol converters that translate between BACnet, Modbus, KNX, M-Bus, and other building/industrial protocols. Enable interoperability between BMS, SCADA, and IoT platforms for integrators and operators.
- Protocol Gateways Multi-protocol gateways supporting BACnet, Modbus, KNX, M-Bus, and other industrial/building protocols on a single device. Used by BMS integrators and industrial operators as central protocol-bridging hubs.
- AC/HVAC Gateways HVAC/air-conditioning integration gateways (HMS/Intesis style) that connect AC units from various manufacturers to BMS and monitoring platforms. For HVAC installers and building operators managing mixed-vendor AC estates.
- IoT Remote Access Gateways IoT gateways providing secure remote access to industrial equipment, PLCs, and remote sites via cellular or wired networks. Used by industrial operators and integrators for remote maintenance and telemetry.
- Industrial 4G/5G Routers Industrial-grade 4G/5G cellular routers for M2M and IoT connectivity at remote or mobile sites. Deployed by industrial operators, utilities, and integrators needing resilient cellular backhaul for SCADA, telemetry, and IoT.
- Industrial Network Switches Hardened industrial Ethernet switches for reliable networking in harsh industrial environments. For industrial operators and integrators deploying OT networks in plants, utilities, and outdoor sites.
- Industrial WiFi Access Points Industrial-grade WiFi access points for wireless connectivity in plants, warehouses, and outdoor industrial sites. For integrators building wireless OT/IT networks in industrial environments.
- Current Transformers Current transformers (CTs) used for non-invasive measurement of electrical current in energy management and sub-metering deployments. For energy managers, electrical installers, and industrial operators monitoring power consumption.
- Energy Meters Energy meters and submeters for measuring electrical consumption at circuit, equipment, or building level. Used by energy managers, building operators, and industrial facilities for sub-metering and energy monitoring.
- Touch HMI Screens Touchscreen human-machine interface (HMI) panels for local visualization and control of industrial processes and machines. For industrial operators and machine builders adding operator interfaces to equipment.
- OT Cybersecurity Equipment OT (operational technology) cybersecurity appliances and firewalls for industrial network segmentation and protection. For industrial operators and OT/IT security teams securing critical infrastructure and industrial control networks.
- IoT Platforms IoT software platforms for data ingestion, device management, and analytics of connected IoT/LoRaWAN sensor fleets. For integrators and operators managing large fleets of industrial IoT devices.
- Accessories (Cables, Antennas) Supporting accessories including antennas, cabling, and mounting hardware required to deploy and operate LoRaWAN, cellular, and industrial IoT equipment. Sold alongside gateways, routers, and sensors as deployment ancillaries.
Companies that use Airicom
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Airicom technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration11 records
Feature5 records
Airicom partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Milesight IoTcoreAiricom is an official authorized distributor of Milesight IoT products in France, offering Milesight LoRaWAN gateways (UG56, UG63, UG65, UG67, SG50, EG71), sensors, and IoT controllers. Airicom maintains stock availability and provides pre-configuration and technical support for the full Milesight ecosystem.
- HMS Industrial Networks (Intesis, Ewon, Anybus, RedLion, N-Tron)coreAiricom distributes HMS industrial networking products including Intesis protocol gateways (BACnet, KNX, Modbus, M-Bus), Ewon remote access solutions, Anybus protocol converters, and RedLion/N-Tron industrial networking equipment.
- KerlinkcoreAiricom distributes Kerlink LoRaWAN gateways including Wirnet iFemtoCell (indoor) and Wirnet iStation (outdoor, IP67) in France. Kerlink is a French manufacturer of carrier-grade LoRaWAN network equipment.
- WattecomajorAiricom distributes Watteco LoRaWAN sensors including VAQA'O+ air quality sensors, TICS'O electricity meter sensors, Press'O+ fluid level sensors, BoB Assistant vibration sensors, and pilot wire actuators for electric heating.
- AdvantechmajorAiricom distributes Advantech industrial computing and IoT hardware products.
- MoxamajorAiricom distributes Moxa industrial networking equipment including industrial switches, routers, and serial-to-Ethernet converters.
- SenecaminorAiricom distributes Seneca industrial data acquisition and conversion products.
- TERZminorTERZ is an IoT solution provider. Airicom distributes TERZ products.
- Option - CloudgateminorOption's Cloudgate is an industrial IoT gateway platform distributed by Airicom.
- NANO-SensoricsminorAiricom distributes NANO-Sensorics IoT sensor products.
- NODONminorNODON is a specialist in smart building IoT devices. Airicom distributes NODON products.
- MClimateminorMClimate provides IoT solutions for climate and environmental monitoring. Airicom distributes MClimate products.
- ContriveminorAiricom distributes Contrive industrial IoT products.
- ProSoftminorProSoft provides industrial automation connectivity solutions. Airicom distributes ProSoft products.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Airicom competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Advantech: Advantech is both a vendor partner (Airicom distributes Advantech industrial computing products) and a direct competitor in industrial IoT gateways and edge controllers. Its European sales channels can overlap with Airicom's integrator accounts.
Direct peers
- Distrelec: Distrelec is a European specialist distributor of electronic and industrial automation components, including industrial networking, sensors, and IoT. It competes head-on with Airicom for the integrator and installer customer segment in France and the Benelux region.
- Conrad Electronic: Conrad Electronic is a European multi-channel electronics and industrial distributor operating in France, with comparable B2B e-commerce plus value-added service positioning. It competes for the same installer and integrator customer base that Airicom addresses.
Broad incumbents
- Farnell / element14: Farnell distributes electronic components, embedded modules, and IoT/industrial connectivity products to engineers and integrators across Europe. It overlaps with Airicom in industrial networking and IoT gateway categories but at much greater catalog breadth and scale.
- WESCO / Anixter: WESCO (post-Anixter acquisition) is a major global distributor of industrial networking, communications, and IoT infrastructure. It serves the same industrial and enterprise integrators as Airicom but at materially greater scale and with broader geographic reach.
- Rexel: Rexel is a France-headquartered global electrical and energy distribution group that increasingly bundles IoT, smart-building, and energy-monitoring solutions alongside traditional electrical equipment — competing with Airicom on the smart-building and energy-management use cases.
- Würth Elektronik: Würth Elektronik sells electronic and electromechanical components plus IoT/wireless modules to industrial customers across Europe. Its product and customer overlap with Airicom's sensor and connectivity portfolio makes it a relevant adjacent benchmark.
- Mouser Electronics: Mouser is a global electronic components distributor with deep IoT, sensor, and industrial connectivity offerings. While its catalog is much broader than Airicom's, its B2B e-commerce plus technical-support model directly parallels Airicom's GTM motion.
- RS Components (RS Group): RS Group is a major European industrial and electronic components distributor serving the same B2B customer base (integrators, installers, industrial buyers) as Airicom, with overlapping IoT, industrial networking, and sensor categories — but as part of a much broader catalog.
Regional players
- Objenious (Bouygues Telecom): Objenious is the French IoT/M2M connectivity arm of Bouygues Telecom, offering LoRaWAN and cellular IoT solutions to French enterprises. While more of a network operator than a hardware distributor, it overlaps with Airicom on the French IoT customer base and competes for the same smart-building and smart-city budgets.
Market position
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Trust signalCompliance18 records
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Frequently asked questions about Airicom
What does Airicom do?
Airicom is a France-based value-added distributor of industrial IoT and M2M hardware, reselling LoRaWAN gateways and sensors, multi-protocol converters (BACnet, Modbus, KNX, M-Bus), 4G/5G industrial routers, OT firewalls, industrial switches, AC integration gateways, and accessories from third-party OEMs. The company curates and supplies complete connectivity stacks targeting system integrators, installers, industrial operators, and local government deploying smart building, smart city, energy metering, and industrial automation solutions.
Is Airicom a public or private company?
Airicom is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Airicom founded?
Airicom was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Airicom based?
Airicom is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does Airicom make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Product Sales.
Who are Airicom's main competitors?
Advantech is listed as an others. Direct peers are Distrelec and Conrad Electronic. Broad incumbents are Farnell / element14, WESCO / Anixter, Rexel, Würth Elektronik, Mouser Electronics and RS Components (RS Group). Objenious (Bouygues Telecom) is listed as a regional player.
Does Airicom have an API?
No public API is recorded for Airicom.
What industry is Airicom in?
Airicom's product category is Industrial IoT Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAGAC, Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers), with a secondary code of IMAHAHAI, Industrial Networking & Connectivity (Industrial Ethernet, Fieldbus, IO-Link). Its NAICS code is 3334 and its SIC code is 3822.