Kinect

What Kinect does

Kinect Solutions Pty Ltd is a Sydney-based wholesale distributor of workplace technology solutions, founded in April 2010 by Martin Chung. The company operates as the exclusive Australian distributor (excluding Western Australia) for XLOCK wireless smart furniture lock systems and ncompas technology mounting products, serving as the bridge between global manufacturers and Australian commercial furniture suppliers and IT resellers. Its product portfolio spans XLOCK wireless smart locks (RFID, Bluetooth, WiFi-enabled, supporting Mifare 13.56MHz cards including Australian transport cards), ACTIVATE and ProActiv dynamic monitor arms, ncompas Mode flexible mounting systems, ENERGISE LED lamps with wireless charging, CPU/thin client holders, cable management, and the Hotbox agile working accessories range.

The company operates on a wholesale-only B2B model, selling exclusively through commercial furniture suppliers and IT resellers rather than directly to end customers, with no public pricing disclosed. Revenue is generated through hardware sales at wholesale pricing, with project-based enterprise fitouts representing the largest contract values — evidenced by deployments of 4500+ monitor arms at Qantas HQ, 6000+ monitors across 100+ Asciano sites, and 700+ XLOCK locks at the Sydney Opera House. The XLOCK Lock Manager App and BookiT booking software are provided free of charge, with no subscription or SaaS fees, differentiating the offering from hardwired access control competitors. Kinect holds joint IP ownership for ncompas with its Malaysian manufacturing partner, holds a patented design for the Barmes Mobile Office product, and maintains an ISO 14001-certified contract warehouse facility. Customer segments span corporate offices, healthcare, education, government, telecommunications, and retail across Australia, with distribution extending to New Zealand via Perche Ltd.

Name

Kinect

Legal name

Kinect Solutions Pty Ltd

Website

https://kinect.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kinect is a Sydney-based wholesale distributor of workplace technology solutions, exclusively distributing XLOCK wireless smart locks, ncompas monitor mounting systems, and complementary ergonomic accessories through commercial furniture suppliers and IT resellers across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Kinect sells physical workplace technology products — wireless smart locks (XLOCK), monitor arms (ACTIVATE, ProActiv, ncompas Mode), LED desk lamps, wireless chargers, CPU/thin client holders, cable management, and mobile office products — exclusively through commercial furniture suppliers and IT resellers at wholesale pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kinect is a wholesale Australian distributor of workplace technology solutions, acting as the bridge between global manufacturers and commercial furniture partners. The portfolio centres on XLOCK European-developed wireless smart furniture locks, a proprietary ncompas technology mounting range (monitor arms, thin client mounts, CPU holders, cable management), ACTIVATE and ProActiv monitor arms, LED desk lamps with integrated wireless charging, and Hotbox agile working tools. Distribution is wholesale-only through select commercial furniture suppliers and IT resellers.

Product overview

Kinect is a wholesale workplace solutions distributor offering a portfolio of technology mounting and wireless smart locking products. The core offerings include XLOCK (European-developed wireless smart locks for lockers, furniture, key boxes, and office pods), ACTIVATE Dynamic Monitor Arms (gas lift adjustable), and LED lighting solutions including ENERGISE lamps with integrated wireless charging. Supporting products include ProActiv Heavy Duty Monitor Arms, ncompas Mode Monitor Arms, CPU/Thin Client holders, Taipan cable management, Barmes Mobile Office, and wireless charging solutions. All products are distributed through commercial furniture suppliers and IT resellers across Australia (wholesale only).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ncompas: Technology mounting brand including Mode Monitor Arms, developed through partnership with Malaysian manufacturer
• ACTIVATE
• ProActiv
• Hotbox

Products and services

• XLOCK Wireless Smart Lock System
• XLOCK Lock Manager App
• BookiT by XLOCK
• ACTIVATE Dynamic Monitor Arms
• ProActiv Monitor Arms
• ncompas Mode Monitor Arms
• ncompas PowerHub Dual with CMS Electracom
• ENERGISE LED Desk Lamp Gen 3
• WING LED Lamp
• MX15 Qi2 15W Wireless Charger
• SC40 Surface Wireless Charger
• Barmes Mobile Office
• CPU Holder X Series and Thin Client Mounts
• Taipan Underdesk Cable Management
• XLOCK Lithium Battery Return and Recycling Program
• Hotbox Agile Working Tools

Quantifiable outcome

• XLOCK locks powered by long-lasting lithium batteries lasting up to 3 years, supported by an onshore recycling program recovering ~95% of materials
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• XLOCK Group (Austria)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Kinect is the exclusive Australian distributor (excluding Western Australia) for XLOCK — a premium European brand headquartered in Austria with 20+ years of history in wireless smart locking/access control. The XLOCK Group is an alliance of like-minded companies who collaborate and distribute the XLOCK brand across Asia Pacific. Kinect deals directly with XLOCK HQ in Austria for personalised support and service within the Australian market.
• Strata Design Sdn Bhd (Malaysia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrata Design Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is the exclusive distributor for ncompas technology mounting products in South East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines). Joint product rights and designs for ncompas are owned by both Kinect (for Australia) and Strata Design (for South East Asia). The ncompas Mode system is manufactured in Malaysia.
• Envirostream (Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKinect partnered with envirostream to implement an onshore lithium battery return and recycling program. envirostream is an Australian-owned battery recycling facility in Victoria — the first of its kind in Australia — processing spent batteries and recovering approximately 95% of materials (cobalt, nickel, lithium, graphite) for return to the manufacturing sector. Supports Kinect's sustainability and circular economy objectives for XLOCK-powered facilities.
• Prodotti Solutions (Australia - Western Australia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProdotti Solutions handles XLOCK distribution in Western Australia. Kinect holds exclusive Australian distribution rights excluding WA.
• Perche Ltd (New Zealand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerche Ltd distributes XLOCK products in New Zealand. Contact: [email protected], www.perche.co.nz.
• Australian Designer/Manufacturer of Wireless ChargersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKinect holds a partnership with a major Australian designer and manufacturer of wireless chargers to offer cost-effective commercial-grade wireless power solutions for the commercial furniture market, including the MX15 Qi2 15W charger and SC40 surface wireless charger.
• Hotbox (UK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKinect was appointed (July 2026) as the Australia/New Zealand distributor for Hotbox — a renowned UK brand of agile working tools/manufactured in Italy from 100% post-consumer recycled materials. Stock expected available ex Sydney from September 2026.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Humanscale: Global ergonomic office equipment manufacturer with a broad portfolio spanning monitor arms, sit-stand desks, seating, and lighting. Competes with Kinect across multiple categories (monitor arms, LED task lighting) at the premium end of the Australian commercial fitout market.
• Ergotron: US-based global leader in monitor arms, sit-stand workstations, and AV carts. Kinect founder Martin Chung previously represented Ergotron as part of an early sales agent model; competes head-to-head on premium monitor arm specifications and global brand recognition in workplace ergonomic mounting.

Direct peers

• FlexiSpot: Global ergonomic office equipment brand with monitor arms, standing desks, and workplace accessories sold direct and through dealers. Competes with Kinect's ACTIVATE and ncompas Mode product families in the Australian commercial office channel and online-direct segment.
• Digilock: US-based specialist in electronic and smart locker locks for fitness, workplace, healthcare, and education applications. Direct competitor to XLOCK in wireless/RFID smart furniture locks, with parallel product positioning (RFID, Bluetooth, keypad access) and similar end markets.
• Colebrook Bosson Saunders: UK specialist manufacturer of monitor arms and desktop solutions. Closely comparable to Kinect's ncompas Mode premium monitor arm positioning with customisable multi-monitor configurations targeting commercial fitout and enterprise office environments.
• ESI Ergonomic Solutions: Manufacturer of ergonomic monitor arms, CPU holders, and workplace accessories targeting B2B office furniture dealers and IT resellers. Directly comparable product set (monitor arms, CPU/thin client mounts, cable management) and similar channel-led go-to-market model.
• Atdec: Australian-headquartered designer and manufacturer of monitor mounting and AV mounting solutions. Direct competitor to Kinect's ncompas Mode and ACTIVATE monitor arm lines in the Australian commercial fitout market, with overlap across monitor arm product categories and similar B2B channels.
• Ojmar: European (Spanish) manufacturer of locker lock systems (mechanical and electronic) for fitness, workplace, and educational facilities. Direct competitor to XLOCK across the locker lock category with overlapping workplace and end-of-trip facility use cases.
• Space DK: Danish manufacturer of CPU holders and monitor arms and Kinect's first-ever partnership (2010), co-designing the 1,500 custom camera mounts deployed at OPSM Luxottica. Comparable product portfolio (monitor arms, CPU holders, mounting accessories) and a historical direct supply relationship to Kinect.

Others

• CMS Electracom: Australia's largest softwired power solutions manufacturer, integrated with Kinect's ncompas PowerHub monitor arm range (since 2018). Enables direct sale of Kinect PowerHub products through the CMS Electracom channel, making it adjacent infrastructure rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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