Qualigon

Name

Qualigon

Legal name

QUALIGON GmbH

Website

https://qualigon.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial IoT and Location Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (33421)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAEAFAJ

Quality Engineering & Test Automation (QE/QA)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Application Development & Modernization

SECONDARYHDAIAHAM

Voice Quality, Monitoring & Analytics (QoS/QoE, call recording, compliance)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Unified Communications & Voice Services (VoIP, UCaaS)

SECONDARYHDAFACAG

Wi‑Fi Network Analytics, Monitoring & Assurance (RRM/AIOps)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Networking Equipment & Components/Wireless LAN (Wi‑Fi) Infrastructure

SECONDARYBPAEAEAI

Unified Communications & Collaboration Network Services (VoIP/QoS)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Network & Infrastructure Services

Keywords

• SIM switching solutions
• Real-time location systems
• IoT embedded engineering
• Retail analytics platforms
• Asset tracking systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Siegen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products (MSSB, APHIS): Sale of proprietary hardware products including the Matrix SIM Switchbox (MSSB) for automated mobile testing and APHIS thermal analysis systems. Products available for purchase, rental, and leasing.
2. Software Platforms (QUSTOMER360, QSEQ, QATRA): Cloud-based software platforms for customer analytics, AI segmentation, and asset tracking. Provided as standalone solutions or integrated systems with associated subscription/service fees.
3. Professional Services: Engineering consulting, system implementation, PoC projects, training, and support services. Includes managed services for complete system operation.
4. Managed Services: Complete operation of systems as managed services by QUALIGON, including system deployment, ongoing support, and technical maintenance.
5. ESL Solutions (SoluM Partnership): Electronic Shelf Label solutions as official SoluM solution provider, including turnkey implementations, support, and maintenance services for industrial, retail, and healthcare environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Qualigon is a B2B solutions integrator that develops and sells proprietary SIM switching hardware (MSSB Matrix SIM Switchbox for automated mobile network testing), AI-driven retail analytics software platforms (QUSTOMER360 for customer movement tracking via UWB, QSEQ for GDPR-compliant video-based customer segmentation), RTLS/positioning services (QATRA for MIOTY-based asset tracking, QALVALOC for galvanization facility localization), thermal analysis systems (APHIS), Electronic Shelf Labels (as official SoluM solution provider), and custom embedded engineering services for IoT devices. The company combines hardware products, cloud-based software platforms, and professional/managed services into integrated solutions for telecommunications, retail, industrial, logistics, and healthcare customers.

Product overview

QUALIGON offers a portfolio of integrated IoT, localization, and analytics products organized around several core platforms: MSSB Matrix SIM Switchbox for automated mobile testing; QUSTOMER360 and QSEQ for AI-driven retail customer analytics (with QSEQ providing customer segmentation and QUSTOMER360 providing in-store movement tracking via UWB); QATRA for MIOTY-based asset tracking and QALVALOC for galvanizing facility localization; APHIS for thermal analysis; and Electronic Shelf Labels. These are complemented by embedded engineering services, RTLS positioning platforms supporting multiple technologies (UWB, MIOTY, BLE, Wi-Fi), and analytics/reporting services. The company also participates in the HORIZON2020 FRACTAL R&D project for edge computing and machine learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MSSB – Matrix SIM Switchbox: Software-controlled SIM switching system for automated mobile device testing, supporting up to 32 SIM cards and 8 mobile devices with REST API and GUI control.
• QUSTOMER360
• QSEQ
• QALVALOC
• QATRA
• APHIS

Products and services

• MSSB – Matrix SIM Switchbox Automated SIM card switching system for mobile network testing, application validation, and device certification. Controls real physical SIM cards via REST API or GUI for precise, repeatable testing. Supports up to 32 SIM cards and 8 mobile devices, integrates with CI/CD pipelines.
• QUSTOMER360 AI-driven retail analytics platform tracking and predicting customer movements using UWB technology. Provides heatmaps, dwell time analysis, zone value calculation, and layout simulation for store optimization and marketing effectiveness.
• QSEQ Cloud-based AI-powered customer segmentation solution using video analytics at point of entry. Detects age, gender, and emotional state in real-time while maintaining GDPR compliance without storing personal images.
• QATRA Location system for device and asset tracking using MIOTY LPWAN technology. Provides room-level precision location accuracy with AI-powered analysis, REST API, data streaming, and database access for high-value measurement systems and equipment management.
• QALVALOC Specialized 3D location solutions for galvanizing facilities enabling real-time monitoring of production processes, tracking of materials via cranes and forklifts, and quality management optimization.
• APHIS Thermal analysis system for pandemic situations using industrial thermal cameras with AI algorithms. Monitors skin surface temperature, detects anomalies, correlates with ambient temperature, and supports 24/7 autonomous deployment for healthcare and access control.
• Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) Digital display solutions for industrial, retail, and healthcare environments offered as official SoluM solution provider. Features real-time updates, centralized management, sizes from 1.6 to 11.6 inches, and up to 10 years battery life.
• RTLS Positioning Services Real-time location system platform supporting multiple technologies (UWB, MIOTY, BLE, Wi-Fi, GPS, acoustic) for indoor and outdoor positioning. Vendor-agnostic approach with positioning accuracies from sub-meter to 20cm.
• Embedded Engineering Services Custom embedded system development and integration services for IoT devices. Supports platforms including ESP32, Atmel, Radxa, STM32 with connectivity options (MQTT, Modbus, CAN, WiFi, BLE, LoRa, UWB) and full lifecycle support.
• Analytics and Reporting Services Data analysis and business intelligence services including KPI validation, process optimization, and QoS management. Provides cloud or on-premise data handling with Exasol-powered analytics.
• Predictive Maintenance Predictive maintenance solutions combining software, hardware, signal processing, communications, and machine learning for engine health monitoring and lifecycle management.
• GEO and Location Intelligence Location-based business intelligence service leveraging geo data from GPS, geospatial databases, and location-based services for customer behavior analysis, market trends, and operational optimization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Positioning accuracy ranging from 20cm (UWB) to several meters depending on technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• aretosupportingTechnology or IntegrationBusiness intelligence partner for the entire lifecycle of business intelligence applications. Provides expertise in BI implementation and support.
• EXASOLsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized partner for high-performance databases and analytics. Implements and supports Exasol database solutions for QUALIGON's analytics platforms.
• Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits, IIScoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for localization technologies and research. Provides expertise in awiloc positioning technology and joint R&D activities.
• MTS SystemtechniksupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner for signal attenuation and shielding technology. Supports RF testing environments and signal measurement applications.
• NoccelasupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Real-Time Localization Systems (RTLS) based on Ultra-Wideband (UWB) ToF technology. Provides ultra-precise tracking solutions.
• NovoloSsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner for SAP, IT, and AI solutions. Provides enterprise software integration and AI development capabilities.
• Sewio NetworkssupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner for real-time localization systems (RTLS) based on Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. Provides indoor positioning infrastructure.
• SoluMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial solution provider for Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) or e-labels. QUALIGON offers turnkey ESL implementations, support, and maintenance services for SoluM products.
• TTS AutomationsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for industrial visual projects and ex-zone applications. Provides industrial automation and visual inspection solutions.
• Inside Industry AssociationsupportingOthersEuropean Technology Platform for research, design, and innovation on Intelligent Digital Systems and their applications.
• European Commission / BMBF (FRACTAL Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHORIZON2020 R&D project FRACTAL funded by European Commission and BMBF. QUALIGON contributes to protocol definition and ML algorithm implementation for cognitive edge computing, with applications in retail customer predictions and mobile network quality predictions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Estimote: US-based BLE beacon and indoor location provider with retail and healthcare focus. Comparable in retail location analytics and proximity use cases to Qualigon's BLE-based QUSTOMER360 and QATRA offerings.

Direct peers

• RetailNext: US-based retail analytics platform combining in-store traffic, dwell, and conversion analytics using multiple sensor types. Closely overlaps with QUSTOMER360 and QSEQ for brick-and-mortar customer intelligence.
• Quuppa: Finland-based provider of BLE-based RTLS and indoor positioning with angle-of-arrival technology, widely used in retail analytics and asset tracking. Competes with Qualigon for in-store and industrial BLE positioning deals.
• Ubisense: UK-headquartered UWB and RFID-based real-time location systems vendor serving manufacturing, logistics, and smart cities. Comparable to Qualigon in UWB precision positioning for industrial use cases.
• Nanotron Technologies: German RTLS provider specializing in UWB, BLE, and Chirp-based indoor positioning, with strong mining and intralogistics deployments. Closely matches Qualigon's German industrial customer base and technology portfolio.
• Sewio Networks: Czech Republic-based UWB RTLS vendor offering indoor positioning infrastructure for logistics, retail, and industry. Direct competitor and technology partner to Qualigon, with overlapping use cases in forklift tracking, asset tracking, and in-store analytics.

Broad incumbents

• Aruba Networks (HPE): Wi-Fi infrastructure leader with Aruba Location Services for indoor positioning and asset tracking. A direct competitor to Qualigon's Wi-Fi-based positioning offerings but ships as part of a much broader enterprise networking portfolio.
• Spirent Communications: UK-based global provider of mobile network and device test solutions, serving Tier-1 operators and vendors. Competes at the high end of the mobile testing market that MSSB addresses, with a much larger product breadth.
• Zebra Technologies: Global enterprise asset intelligence and RTLS player offering the MotionWorks location solutions portfolio across UWB, BLE, and Wi-Fi. Competes with Qualigon's broader solution stack from a much larger sales and partner footprint.
• SES-imagotag (VusionGroup): French-listed global leader in Electronic Shelf Labels and IoT for retail, competing at scale with Qualigon's SoluM-distributed ESL line into large European retailers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 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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