What QDNet Technologies does

QDNet Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai-based, privately held boutique R&D company founded in 1990 as a division of Quantum Group. The company designs and manufactures GPS-based vehicle tracking hardware and software under the Hawkeye brand, alongside a portfolio of industrial IoT devices (civil fire monitoring, diesel generator monitoring, smart coolers), RFID solutions, AIS-140 compliant public-transport GPS units, GIS mapping capabilities, medical electronics (pulse oximeters, telemedicine platforms), and custom embedded engineering services. Its hardware and software are developed entirely in-house with full IPR ownership on an open-source platform (Linux, Apache, MySQL, Perl), and the company holds four patents related to IoT monitoring, germicidal lamp tracking, media streaming, and biometric-authentication kiosks. QDnet is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20000-1:2018 certified.

The company serves enterprise and government customers primarily through direct sales, with a parallel reseller program targeting intermediaries serving high-net-worth individuals and fleet operators. Marquee customers include ICICI Bank, Bank of India, Syndicate Bank, Canara Bank, State Bank of Hyderabad, and State Bank of India for cash-van and ATM-replenishment tracking; government entities such as Currency Note Press India, Security Paper Mill, MCGM, RBI, and Stock Holding Corporation for rail-wagon, asset, and waste-collection tracking; and enterprise accounts such as CNBC India, Singh Roadlines, Serum Institute of India, Ford India, Wipro, Eureka Forbes, and Checkmate Services across media, logistics, healthcare, automotive, IT services, water, and security. Revenue is generated through GPS hardware sales, recurring software subscriptions, custom engineering projects, and reseller licensing (with a Rs. 60,000 demo/training investment). Operations span India, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Indonesia, the UK, and the US, with case-study claims of deployments in 35+ countries and vaccine cold-chain tracking across 140+ countries.

The most recent product milestone is the 2024 launch of 4G LTE GPS trackers with integrated live CCTV, building on roughly 10,500 cumulative installed units and AIS-140 compliance for Indian public transport fleets. The company is founder-led under Quentin Desouza as Founder and Technical Director, with a small concentrated team (11-50 employees) and no disclosed external venture or private equity funding.

Name

QDNet Technologies

Legal name

Qdnet Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://qdnet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QDNet Technologies is a Mumbai-based boutique R&D firm, founded in 1990 as a division of Quantum Group, that designs GPS vehicle tracking hardware, industrial IoT devices, RFID systems, and custom embedded engineering services for banks, government entities, and enterprises primarily across India and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

GPS Tracking and IoT Hardware

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Fleet Tracking, Mapping & Real-Time Location Services (RTLS) (TLAEAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

GPS Fleet Tracking & Mapping (TLABAJAA), Dispatch, Workflow & Mobile Field Apps for Fleets (TLAEAFAI), Tool, Equipment & MRO Asset Tracking (Field/Depot/Plant) (TLAEAMAF)

Keywords

• GPS vehicle tracking
• Fleet management solutions
• Industrial IoT monitoring
• RTK GPS surveying
• Custom hardware engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. GPS Hardware Sales: Sale of GPS tracking devices including vehicle trackers, personal trackers, and specialized hardware units. Hardware includes MMLJ series, personal trackers, RFID solutions.
2. Software Solutions: Web-based tracking software, GIS mapping solutions, fleet management systems, and custom software development. Software built on open-source platforms.
3. Custom Solutions & Integration: End-to-end turnkey solutions customized to client requirements combining hardware and software components. Services include custom engineering for GPS integration with various applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

QDnet Technologies designs, manufactures, and supplies GPS-based vehicle tracking and asset monitoring hardware (Hawkeye MMLJ series, personal trackers, RTK GPS units) along with the associated web-based tracking software and GIS mapping platform. The portfolio also extends to industrial IoT monitoring systems, AIS-140 compliant public transport devices, RFID solutions, medical electronics, smart kiosks, and custom hardware/software engineering services tailored to client specifications.

Product overview

QDnet Technologies is a boutique R&D company and a division of Quantum Group, specializing in end-to-end hardware and software solutions. The core product is the Hawkeye GPS Vehicle Tracking System, a modular platform available in basic (MMLJ-100), advanced (MMLJ-300), and fleet management (MMLJ-310) variants, combined with proprietary GIS mapping capabilities. The portfolio extends across vehicle and asset tracking (personal trackers, school bus systems, fleet management), industrial IoT (civil fire monitoring, diesel generator monitoring, smart coolers), medical electronics (pulse oximeters, telemedicine), RFID-enabled solutions, blockchain consulting, and travel eCommerce platforms (enAbilis, Staying@). The company also provides custom hardware engineering services and AIS-140 compliant GPS devices for commercial vehicles in India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hawkeye GPS: Signature GPS tracking system used by Corporate and Government entities worldwide. Provides vehicle tracking, location monitoring, and fleet management solutions.
• Hawkeye AVLS
• DITTO Dongle
• Smart Coolers
• Smart Kiosks
• Pulse Oximeter

Products and services

• Hawkeye GPS Vehicle Tracking System Flagship GPS-based vehicle tracking system using GPS, GSM, and SMS technologies. Provides real-time location monitoring, remote vehicle immobilization, geo-fencing, and comprehensive MIS reports. Available in basic (MMLJ-100), advanced (MMLJ-300), and fleet management (MMLJ-310) variants. Designed for banks, government entities, logistics companies, and fleet operators.
• Hawkeye AVLS (Automatic Vehicle Locator System) Automatic Vehicle Locator System using GPS, GSM, and SMS technologies for continuous monitoring of fleets. Supports trucking, security vehicles, courier services, and refrigerated transport applications. Can be interfaced with ERP, JIT, barcode scanners, RFID scanners, and taxi meters.
• Hawkeye RTK GPS System Real-Time Kinematic GPS system providing highly accurate positioning and navigation data up to 3cm precision. Used in surveying, mapping, agriculture, construction, and golf course applications. New 4G models offer LIVE CCTV and GPS tracking with IoT capabilities.
• Personal Tracker Model Z-10 Compact GPS-GSM personal tracking device for pocket or bag. Features geo-fencing, emergency SOS button, speed alerts, and location request via SMS. Designed for individual safety and personal asset tracking.
• Fleet Management Solutions Web-based fleet management system with pop-up alerts, customized reports, geo-fencing, and temperature monitoring. Deployed by companies including CNBC, Checkmate, Mcons Advertising, and Singh Roadlines for fleet tracking and route optimization.
• School Bus Tracking System (SBTS/SBSTS) GPS-based school bus tracking with live monitoring, student tracking via barcode/RFID, emergency panic button, and SMS alerts. Available in barcode-based (SBSTS-B) and RFID-based (SBTS-R) variants for school transportation safety.
• RFID Solutions RFID-enabled GPS solutions for tracking livestock, retail inventory, persons, equipment, ticketing, and toll collection automation. Combines RFID scanner integration with GPS for real-time asset and inventory management.
• GIS Solutions Geographic Information System solutions including street management, bus management, underground utility management, and MIS/ERP integration. QDnet creates proprietary geo-referenced maps for data mining applications including asset management and municipal infrastructure monitoring.
• Civil Fire IOT Monitoring System Smart fire monitoring system using MQ-2 smoke sensors, flame sensors, and temperature sensors. Features ESP32/Raspberry Pi hubs, cloud connectivity, and automatic suppression system triggers for real-time hazard detection with instant mobile alerts.
• Diesel Generator IOT Monitoring System Remote monitoring solution for diesel generators tracking fuel levels, engine temperature, oil pressure, battery voltage, and RPM via 4G/GPRS/Wi-Fi gateways. Cloud-based dashboard for engine health and consumption analytics.
• Smart Coolers IoT-enabled branded coolers with location, weight, temperature, and door sensors. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled for FMCG retail outlet monitoring, providing real-time inventory and temperature data for cold chain compliance.
• Smart Kiosk Biometric-enabled kiosk with UIDAI database integration for customer identity verification. Capable of dispensing SIM cards, gift certificates, cash, and processing payments. Patented biometric authentication based kiosk vending machine.
• DITTO Dongle Portable wireless media dongle that plugs into TV HDMI port, enabling content reception over WiFi and local storage of movies/serials for viewing without internet connection. Patented portable internet-enabled device for audio/video output designed for TV channel and cable TV operators.
• Pulse Oximeter Wearable wrist/finger medical device providing pulse and SpO2 readouts with Wi-Fi enabled constant updates to nurse stations for remote patient monitoring in post-operative and continuous care settings.
• Telemedicine Platform Telecommunications-based system for remote medical diagnosis and treatment. Supports digital transmission of medical images, video consultations, and electronic health records exchange for hospitals and rural healthcare providers.
• Blockchain Solutions Blockchain technology solutions providing transparency and security for online transactions, data storage, and smart contract automation. Offered as consulting and implementation services for enterprise clients.
• eCommerce Platforms (enAbilis Travel Portal and Staying@ Hotel Reservation System) Online reservation and booking systems including hotel reservation software with B2B/B2C capabilities, real-time GDS integration (Galileo), inventory management, and customer analytics. Includes the enAbilis Travel Portal for the Hong Kong/Asia travel industry and the Staying@ Hotel Reservation System for India.
• GSM Modem Model S3 Cellular modem operating over GPRS/GSM network supporting utility meter readings, traffic signal monitoring, vehicle tracking, and data logging applications. Designed for industrial IoT and M2M communication.
• Gokart Management Unit GPS-based go-kart management system with lap counting, radio frequency communication, web-based management, and remote engine speed control. Eliminates manual lap counting with automatic engine shutoff capability for go-kart track operators.
• AIS-140 Compliant GPS Unit Government-mandated GPS device for public transport vehicles meeting AIS-140 Intelligent Transportation Systems standards. Includes vehicle location tracking and emergency button features for compliance with Indian public transport regulations.
• Custom Application Development Custom hardware and software engineering services including embedded systems, telecom equipment design, and turnkey solutions for specific client requirements. QDnet provides custom engineering for GPS integration with specialized sensor interfaces including temperature, pressure, liquid level, and digital on/off inputs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced truck round trip time from 48-54 hours to less than 36 hours
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Samsara: Public US-based fleet telematics and IoT platform offering GPS vehicle tracking, asset tracking, driver behavior monitoring, and industrial IoT. Directly comparable to QDnet's Hawkeye fleet management and IoT monitoring portfolio, though at vastly larger scale.
• Geotab: Leading GPS fleet telematics provider offering vehicle tracking, driver behavior scoring, and fleet analytics. Closely comparable to QDnet's core Hawkeye AVLS and fleet management solutions in functionality and target buyer (enterprise fleets).
• CE Info Systems (MapmyIndia): India-based mapping and telematics company offering GPS vehicle tracking, AIS-140 compliant devices, and GIS solutions. Directly overlaps QDnet's domestic Indian customer base, AIS-140 product, and in-house GIS mapping capabilities.
• Lytx: Video telematics and driver behavior/safety platform. Comparable to QDnet's newer 4G LTE GPS trackers with live CCTV and driver behavior monitoring capabilities, with a sharper specialization on safety scoring.
• Fleet Complete: GPS fleet tracking and asset management platform serving enterprise and SMB fleets. Closely matches QDnet's Hawkeye product set in features (geo-fencing, dispatch, mobile field apps) and enterprise go-to-market.
• Concox (Jimi IoT): Chinese GPS hardware manufacturer offering vehicle and asset trackers sold globally at low price points. Competes with QDnet's MMLJ hardware line on cost in similar banking, logistics, and personal-tracking use cases.
• Teltonika Telematics: European GPS tracker and fleet telematics hardware manufacturer. Comparable to QDnet's vehicle and asset tracking hardware range, often resold into similar small and mid-fleet segments.

Broad incumbents

• Verizon Connect: Large fleet telematics platform from Verizon providing GPS tracking, fleet management, and dispatch. Comparable to QDnet's fleet offerings but bundled with broader connectivity services and at much greater scale.
• Trimble Transportation: Broad incumbent in fleet telematics, mapping, and asset tracking with global reach. Comparable to QDnet's GPS, GIS, and RTK precision offerings but operating across a much wider solution portfolio.

Emerging players

• Trackunit: IoT telematics provider focused on off-highway equipment, construction, and rental fleet tracking. Comparable to QDnet's tool/equipment tracking and industrial IoT offerings (diesel generator monitoring, fire monitoring) for non-road assets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 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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