Daxten
Daxten is a UK-headquartered specialty distributor serving enterprise data centres and server room operators across the UK, Ireland, and DACH with power distribution, cooling optimisation, wireless monitoring, leak detection, KVM, and infrastructure essentials from represented brands such as Anord Mardix, Packet Power, and RLE.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Daxten does
Daxten is a UK-headquartered specialty distributor and solutions provider focused on data centre infrastructure optimisation, serving enterprise data centres, server room operators, and containerised data centre deployments across the UK, Ireland, and the DACH region. Founded in 1994, the company operates through three legal entities — Daxten Limited (St Albans, UK headquarters), DAXTEN GmbH (Berlin), and an Irish office (Dublin) — with a headcount of 11–50 employees and three decades of continuous operating history.
The company's portfolio spans six product categories: power distribution (Anord Mardix Databar/IBAR/RESINBAR busbars, LV switchboards, PDUs, YourPDU configurable rack PDUs, iBoot web switches); rack-level power (zLock locking cables, Zonit transfer switches including microATS and Z-ATS); cooling optimisation (CoolControl solid/curtain/modular aisle containment, cabinet and raised-floor airflow solutions, KoldLok grommets); data centre monitoring (Packet Power wireless mesh smart power cables, 3-phase monitors, environmental monitors, and EMX DCIM software; RLE WiNG wireless and Seahawk cable-based leak detection; branch circuit monitoring); data centre essentials (Movexx rack movers, PecoDC/EcoDC/LiftPod people lifters, DataLift server lifters, ProDevice degaussers and shredders, raised floor and suspended ceiling systems); and KVM switching/extenders (Raritan, Avocent). These integrate with customer DCIM and BMS systems via SNMP, Modbus TCP/IP, and BACnet protocols.
Commercially, Daxten runs a sales-led B2B model combining direct enterprise field sales from its three offices with channel partner relationships. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware resale of represented brands (Anord Mardix, Packet Power, RLE Technologies, Zonit, ProDevice), supplemented by professional services (Data Centre Optimisation Analysis, EU Code of Conduct compliance consulting, installation) and a small recurring layer from Packet Power EMX subscription software. All pricing is quote-based under multi-year contracts; no public pricing or revenue is disclosed. The company supports demand generation through its corporate website (with Request for Quote functionality), LinkedIn, industry events (Data Centre World London/Frankfurt/Madrid, DCS Awards, Datacentres Ireland), bilingual webinars, and a content library of white papers and case studies. Strategic distribution partnerships — most notably with Anord Mardix (a Flex company) since 2024 — and repeated industry recognition (Deutscher Rechenzentrumspreis 2015, 2016, 2023; DCS Awards 2022 winner and 2025 runner-up) anchor its market position in European mid-market data centre infrastructure.
Daxten firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Daxten
- Legal name
- DAXTEN GmbH
- Website
- https://daxten.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Daxten is a UK-headquartered specialty distributor serving enterprise data centres and server room operators across the UK, Ireland, and DACH with power distribution, cooling optimisation, wireless monitoring, leak detection, KVM, and infrastructure essentials from represented brands such as Anord Mardix, Packet Power, and RLE.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Daxten is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Daxten business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware and Infrastructure Products: Sale of power distribution equipment (busbars, switchboards, PDUs), cooling optimisation solutions (containment, airflow management), monitoring equipment (sensors, controllers), KVM switches, and data centre essentials (lifters, rack movers, data destruction equipment)
- Professional Services: Consulting, installation, and maintenance services for data centre optimisation including Data Centre Optimisation Analysis and EU Code of Conduct compliance assessments
- Software and Monitoring Solutions: DCIM software solutions including Packet Power EMX Management Tool for energy portal management, monitoring, and analytics
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation based on customer requirements |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Daxten product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Daxten is a data centre optimisation specialist that sells, distributes, and integrates hardware and infrastructure products across power distribution (busbars, switchboards, PDUs, transfer switches), cooling optimisation (aisle containment, airflow management), environmental and power monitoring (Packet Power wireless systems, leak detection), KVM switching, and data centre infrastructure tools (rack movers, people lifters, data destruction). The company represents manufacturers such as Anord Mardix, Packet Power, RLE, Zonit, and ProDevice, and complements product sales with professional services including data centre optimisation analysis and EU Code of Conduct compliance consulting.
Product overview
Daxten is a data centre optimisation expert offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services across six main categories: Power Distribution (including Anord Mardix busbars, switchboards, PDUs, YourPDU configurable rack PDUs, and iBoot web power switches); Power Distribution in the Rack (zLock locking power cables and Zonit transfer switches including microATS, Z-ATS AI, and Z-ATS Industrial for redundant power); Data Centre Cooling Optimisation (CoolControl aisle containment systems, cabinet and raised floor airflow solutions, and professional optimisation analysis); Data Centre Monitoring (Packet Power wireless monitoring with smart power cables, environmental monitors, and EMX management tool; RLE leak detection including WiNG wireless and Seahawk cable-based systems; plus branch circuit and busbar monitoring); Data Centre Essentials (rack movers, people lifters, server lifting equipment, data destruction products, infrastructure solutions, and network management); and KVM Switching & Sharing (KVM switches, extenders, and serial console servers). The products integrate with DCIM and BMS systems via SNMP, Modbus, and BACnet protocols.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Anord Mardix Busbar Systems Mission-critical power distribution busbar systems including Databar, IBAR, and RESINBAR variants for end-to-end power distribution in data centres. Targeted at enterprise data centre operators requiring reliable busbar power distribution.
- Anord Mardix LV Switchboards Low voltage switchboards and distribution panel boards for data centre electrical infrastructure power distribution. Targeted at enterprise data centre operators.
- Anord Mardix PDU Power Distribution Units including Remote Power Panels and LV Packaged Substations for flexible power distribution in data centre environments. Targeted at enterprise data centre operators.
- YourPDU Rack PDU Individually configurable rack PDU available in individual, monitored, and switched configurations, offering flexible power distribution tailored to specific data centre requirements. Targeted at enterprise and server room customers.
- iBoot Web Power Switches Single port web power switch and web-based PDU for remote power control and monitoring of connected devices in data centre and server room environments.
- zLock Locking Power Cables Dual sided locking power cables (zLock and zLock PLUS) and Anderson Saf-D-Grid connectors for secure power connections in data centres.
- Zonit Transfer Switches Automatic transfer switches including Zonit microATS, Z-ATS AI, and Z-ATS Industrial plus Daxten AXB-16 ATS for redundant power supply and failover protection. Targeted at data centre operators requiring high availability power.
- CoolControl Aisle Containment Cold and hot aisle containment solutions including solid panels, curtain, modular configurations, and DropAway ceiling panels for data centre cooling optimisation.
- Cabinet Airflow Optimisation Quickfix blanking panels, brush floor tiles, PlenaFill blanking panels, Switchair passive and active solutions for optimised cabinet cooling in data centres.
- Raised Floor Airflow Solutions CoolControl seal, KoldLok raised floor grommets, PlenaForm raised floor baffles, and RLE perforated floor tiles for improved cooling efficiency in data centres.
- Data Centre Optimisation Analysis Professional consulting services for data centre optimisation and EU Code of Conduct compliance assessments. Targeted at enterprise data centre operators.
- Packet Power Smart Power Cable Power cables with integrated measurement technology for easy metering of devices, supporting single and three-phase electricity (120V and 208-240V, 10-100A). Targeted at data centres requiring granular power monitoring.
- Packet Power Environmental Monitors Environmental monitoring modules for temperature, humidity, and differential pressure measurements in data centres.
- Packet Power Wireless Gateway Wireless gateway for Packet Power mesh network (860-930 MHz and 2.4 GHz) connecting wireless monitoring modules across data centre facilities.
- Packet Power 3-Phase Monitor Three-phase power monitoring module for comprehensive electrical parameter tracking in data centres.
- Packet Power Multi Circuit Monitoring Multi-circuit monitoring solutions for branch circuit and switchgear monitoring applications in data centres.
- Packet Power EMX Management Tool DCIM software for data centre infrastructure management providing real-time monitoring, custom reports, dashboards and alerts. Available as cloud subscription or local installation.
- Packet Power Leak Detection Wire-free leak detection system using rope-based sensors (LDWN2-0000 module) for real-time detection of conductive fluid leaks in data centres.
- RLE WiNG Wireless Leak Detection Wire-free radio leak detection system supporting up to 250 sensors per manager (up to 400 with Range Extender), with signal transmission every 10-20 seconds and range up to 180m (extendable to 300m).
- RLE Seahawk Leak Detection Cable-based leak detection solution using spot detectors and sensing cables (SC for conductive fluids, SC-C for acids/bases) with zone and remote controllers. Communicates via SNMP, Modbus, BACnet, or N2 protocols for DCIM or BMS integration.
- Movexx Rack Mover TT1500-M-SR rack mover with capacity up to 1500 kg for safe, ergonomic and efficient movement of data centre racks. Targeted at data centre operators and installation teams.
- People Lifters PecoDC, EcoDC, and LiftPod people lifters for safe working at height during data centre installations and maintenance.
- DataLift Server Lifting Equipment Server moving and lifting equipment including DataLift E MAX, E PRO, F PRO, and M models for ergonomic equipment handling in data centres.
- ProDevice Data Destruction Degaussers (ASM240, ASM120), shredders (DGX02, OMS Line), and media destroyers (MMD360+) for permanent data removal in data centre decommissioning and security operations.
- Data Centre Infrastructure Structural suspended ceiling and modular raised floor systems for data centre facility infrastructure.
- Digi AnywhereUSB Network-based USB connectivity solution for remote USB device access over IP networks in data centre environments.
- KVM Switches LCD/keyboard drawers, 2/4/8/16 port KVM switches, matrix KVM switches, digital KVM switches, and KVM management software for data centre server management.
- KVM Extenders CATx and TCP/IP KVM extenders, monitor splitters, and serial console servers (Raritan and Avocent) for remote data centre server management.
- Daxten Services Professional services including Daxten FlexWork Station One mobile assembly station for data centre installations.
Companies that use Daxten
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Daxten technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature4 records
Daxten partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Anord MardixcoreDaxten and Anord Mardix (a Flex Company) have formed a strategic partnership for distributing power distribution solutions including busbars (Databar, IBAR, RESINBAR), LV Switchboards, PDUs, Remote Power Panels, and Distribution Panel Boards in the UK, Ireland, and DACH markets.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Daxten competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Siemens: Siemens is a broad incumbent across LV switchgear and data centre infrastructure (via its Smart Infrastructure division). Overlaps with Daxten's switchboard and busway distribution lines, particularly in DACH.
- ABB: ABB is a broad incumbent in low-voltage switchgear and busway/power distribution — overlapping with Anord Mardix products Daxten distributes. It is broadly comparable in serving data centre power infrastructure in EMEA.
- Eaton: Eaton competes with Daxten's rack PDU offering (ePDU), busway, and power monitoring. It is a broad incumbent serving enterprise data centres with a strong EMEA channel footprint.
- Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric (APC/AVO/Smart-UPS) is the broad incumbent in the same data centre power, cooling, and EcoStruxure DCIM categories. It serves enterprise data centres globally and competes with Daxten's distribution partners across virtually every product line Daxten resells.
Emerging players
- Sunbird Software (dcTrack): Sunbird's dcTrack is a DCIM platform that competes with Daxten's Packet Power EMX Management Tool for monitoring and infrastructure management assignments inside enterprise data centres.
- Upsite Technologies: Upsite specialises in airflow management, hot/cold aisle containment and KoldLok grommets — directly competing with Daxten's CoolControl containment range. Sells primarily through North American channel but is comparable in scope.
Direct peers
- Vertiv: Vertiv is a direct peer across Daxten's full stack: rack PDUs, busbar/wh switchgear, precision cooling, DCIM software and leak detection. Both target enterprise and colocation data centres with integrated power/thermal/monitoring offerings, competing head-to-head in EMEA.
- RLE Technologies: RLE Technologies is both a Daxten supplier (WiNG, Seahawk leak detection) and a direct competitor in facility monitoring and leak detection. Sells into the same enterprise data centre base.
- ATEN: ATEN competes with Daxten's KVM switch and extender line, serving enterprise data centres and server rooms globally with comparable IP-based and CATx KVM solutions.
- Raritan / Legrand: Raritan (a Legrand brand) directly competes with Daxten's PX-series rack PDU and KVM switch business and overlaps strongly on intelligent power monitoring in enterprise data centres.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Daxten social profiles
Digital presenceDaxten compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Daxten financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Daxten leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Daxten funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Daxten M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Daxten
What does Daxten do?
Daxten is a data centre optimisation specialist that sells, distributes, and integrates hardware and infrastructure products across power distribution (busbars, switchboards, PDUs, transfer switches), cooling optimisation (aisle containment, airflow management), environmental and power monitoring (Packet Power wireless systems, leak detection), KVM switching, and data centre infrastructure tools (rack movers, people lifters, data destruction). The company represents manufacturers such as Anord Mardix, Packet Power, RLE, Zonit, and ProDevice, and complements product sales with professional services including data centre optimisation analysis and EU Code of Conduct compliance consulting.
Is Daxten a public or private company?
Daxten is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Daxten founded?
Daxten was founded in 1994. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Daxten based?
Daxten is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Daxten make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware and Infrastructure Products are the primary driver. The others are professional Services and software and Monitoring Solutions.
Who are Daxten's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Siemens, ABB, Eaton and Schneider Electric. Emerging players are Sunbird Software (dcTrack) and Upsite Technologies. Direct peers are Vertiv, RLE Technologies, ATEN and Raritan / Legrand.
Does Daxten have an API?
No public API is recorded for Daxten.