What Danaide does

Danaide S.A. is an Argentine technology company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Buenos Aires that designs, implements and supports integrated digital security and smart-city solutions for public-sector and large enterprise clients. Its portfolio combines proprietary software with hardware and professional services: a video management system (VMS), license plate recognition (LPR/ANPR), facial recognition, forensic analytics, a digital media library, a situation orchestrator and a ticket management system, bundled with surveillance hardware including urban drones (D.V.U.), aerostats, multi-carrier cellular extension backpacks and mobile monitoring centers. These components are delivered as turnkey solution platforms such as Anillo Digital, Sistemas ITS (intelligent transportation systems with dynamic weighing, free-flow vehicle detection and rapid toll cabins), Plan Integral de Videovigilancia and public-transport surveillance.

The company's business model rests on four revenue streams: one-time project implementation (custom design, integration and deployment), professional services (consulting, protocols, training and project management), recurring 24/7 support and maintenance under multi-tier SLAs, and managed cybersecurity services including CSIRT incident response for critical infrastructure. Pricing is custom and quote-based rather than list-priced, reflecting the bespoke nature of government deployments. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting Argentine federal, provincial and municipal government buyers, supplemented by participation in security and smart-city trade events (Smart Cities Expo World Congress, Exposeg, Intersec, JAIIO).

Danaide's named customer base is overwhelmingly Argentine public sector, including AUBASA, Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Provincia de Buenos Aires, RENAPER, Servicio Penitenciario Bonaerense, Aeropuertos Argentina 2000, Aerol\u00edneas Argentinas, Trenes Argentinos, Subte, Puerto La Plata, Estadio \u00danico de La Plata, CEAMSE, Provincia de Neuqu\u00e9n and Municipios de Quilmes and Necochea. The company reports 4,000+ km of fiber optic installed, a 155 m2 monitoring center with 21 operator stations at Retiro Station, a 2,516-camera and 38-ANPR videovigilance deployment in Neuqu\u00e9n, and a 65-facility plus 15-modular-hospital security rollout for the Buenos Aires Penitentiary Service. It holds six ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 27001, 37001, 45001, 37301), has won three ALAS (Latin American Security Association) awards in 2015, 2019 and 2021, and remains privately held with no disclosed external investors or parent company.

Name

Danaide

Legal name

Danaide S.A.

Website

https://danaide.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Danaide is an Argentine technology company that designs, implements and supports integrated digital security and smart-city solutions, including video surveillance, license plate and facial recognition, intelligent transportation and 24/7 cybersecurity, primarily for Argentine government and public-sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Security Solutions

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Analytics & AI Security Solutions Integration (LPR, Facial, Behavior) (BPAKAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Operations Center (SOC) & Remote Video Guarding (VSOC) (BPABAMAF), CCTV/Video Surveillance Monitoring & Management (Operations) (BPABAMAH), Video Surveillance & Security Analytics (HDAAAEAE)

Keywords

• Video surveillance systems
• Intelligent transportation systems
• Public security solutions
• Smart city infrastructure
• Cybersecurity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Implementation: Custom design, installation and implementation of integrated security solutions including videovigilance, monitoring centers, and intelligent transportation systems. Projects are one-time implementations with full turnkey delivery.
2. Professional Services: Consulting services including procedure reports, operational protocols, resource optimization, operator evaluation and training. Also includes project management for large-scale implementations.
3. Support and Maintenance: 24/7 help desk services with three levels of support (remote and on-site), ticket management system, and ongoing maintenance. Operates 365 days a year with dedicated technical staff.
4. Cybersecurity Services: CSIRT incident response teams, 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring and protection for critical infrastructure and defense forces. Includes prevention and reactive measures.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Danaide designs, implements, and supports integrated digital security solutions for government and public-sector clients. Its portfolio combines proprietary software (video management, license plate recognition, facial recognition, forensic analytics, situation orchestration) with hardware deployment (surveillance drones, aerostats, monitoring centers, fiber-optic networks) and ongoing 24/7 cybersecurity services through CSIRT teams. The company delivers turnkey smart-city projects spanning public security videovigilance, intelligent transportation systems, prison security, and public-transit monitoring across Argentina.

Product overview

Danaide is an Argentine technology company with over 25 years of experience offering integrated technology solutions for smart cities, public security, and cybersecurity. The company operates a platform-plus-products architecture centered on video surveillance and AI-powered analytics. The core product portfolio includes proprietary software: Reconocimiento Facial (facial recognition), VMS (video management system), LPR (license plate recognition), Biblioteca de Medios Digitales (digital media library), and Orquestador de Situaciones (situation orchestrator). These software products are integrated into comprehensive solution platforms such as Anillo Digital (combining video analytics, videovigilance, and intelligent signage), Sistemas ITS (intelligent transportation systems), the Plan Integral de Videovigilancia (public security surveillance plan), and public transportation solutions. Danaide also provides hardware components including surveillance aerostats, urban surveillance drones (D.V.U.), extension backpacks, and mobile monitoring centers. Service offerings encompass cybersecurity/cyberdefense with CSIRT teams, monitoring center design and implementation, and 24/7 help desk support. The company serves government institutions, public agencies, and private organizations requiring comprehensive technology solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anillo Digital (Digital Ring) Integrated urban security and traffic management solution combining VMS, LPR, triple video surveillance points, license plate capture points, monitoring centers, and LED portals/totems into a unified platform for municipalities and provinces.
• Sistemas ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) Comprehensive intelligent transportation system for administration, management, and analysis of vehicular traffic, including dynamic weighing devices, free-flow vehicle processing systems, rapid toll collection cabins, and intelligent analytics (LPR, vehicle counting and classification).
• Plan Integral de Videovigilancia (Integral Vide surveillance Plan) Comprehensive public security solution for cities including video surveillance, monitoring centers, forensic analytics, and AI-powered facial recognition to optimize crime prevention and investigative processes.
• Reconocimiento Facial (Facial Recognition) Proprietary AI-powered facial recognition software that analyzes video streams in real-time, comparing results with various databases to enable positive identification for public security applications.
• VMS (Video Management System) Proprietary Video Management System for managing and operating video surveillance networks, used across monitoring centers and surveillance installations for public security and transportation applications.
• LPR (License Plate Recognition) Proprietary License Plate Recognition software for automatic detection, capture, processing, and continuous storage of vehicle license plates, integrated into traffic and security systems.
• Transporte Público (Public Transportation Solution) Public transportation solution integrating video surveillance technologies with proprietary software for station and platform coverage, including 24-hour transmission capability in low-connectivity environments.
• Ciberseguridad (Cybersecurity) Cybersecurity and cyberdefense solutions for critical infrastructure, defense, and security forces, including implementation, support, and deployment of high-complexity solutions ensuring continuous operation.
• CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team) 24/7/365 incident response service staffed with qualified human resources and equipped with cutting-edge technological tools for cybersecurity incident prevention and response, operated by specialized CSIRT teams.
• Mesa de Ayuda (Help Desk / Support Service) 24/7 technical assistance and support service with 0810 phone line and proprietary ticket management system, featuring three-tier support ensuring remote and on-site assistance from technicians and specialists.
• D.V.U. (Drone de Videovigilancia Urbana) Urban surveillance drone with Full-HD integrated camera, 30x zoom, object tracking, laser rangefinder, integrated loudspeaker, 8 km range, 35 minutes autonomy, encrypted transmission, and rapid recharge station.
• Globo Aerostático de Videovigilancia (Surveillance Aerostat) Aerostat equipped with 360-degree video cameras for real-time monitoring, optimized for coverage of mass events and sporting venues.
• Mochilas de Extensión (Extension Backpacks) Portable transmission device with eight cellular network chips from three different carriers, enabling 3G, 4G, LTE, and WiFi networks for high-definition real-time audio and video transmission from field locations.
• Centro de Monitoreo Móvil (Mobile Monitoring Center) Mobile security solution comprising two monitoring stations and a videowall installed in a van, integrated into camera networks and central monitoring centers for flexible field deployment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ km of fiber optic installed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Leading Global Technology SupplierscoreTechnology or IntegrationDanaide maintains strategic alliances with the world's most important technology suppliers. These partnerships enable rapid equipment replacement within hours through dedicated support lines, which is a key service differentiator in the critical infrastructure cybersecurity market.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Indra: Spanish-headquartered IT services company with a strong Latin American footprint and dedicated transport, defense, and smart-city practices; the most direct LATAM-focused systems integrator competitor for large public-sector security contracts.

Direct peers

• Axis Communications: Network camera and surveillance hardware vendor whose equipment is commonly deployed alongside VMS and analytics in municipal and transportation security projects — adjacent technology supplier used in Danaide's integrations.
• BriefCam: Video analytics vendor specializing in video synopsis, face/vehicle/object recognition, and real-time alerting for security operations — directly comparable to Danaide's forensic analytics and AI recognition modules.
• Genetec: Canadian provider of unified security software including Security Center (VMS), AutoVu LPR, and Omnicast — directly comparable to Danaide's proprietary VMS, LPR, and integrated video management offerings for public-sector and enterprise customers.
• Milestone Systems: Open-platform VMS vendor widely used in government, transportation, and city surveillance deployments globally; comparable to Danaide's VMS-centric architecture and project-based integrator model.
• Verkada: Cloud-native video surveillance company combining cameras, VMS, and AI video analytics in an integrated platform — closely parallels Danaide's integrated camera-plus-analytics stack for public and enterprise customers.
• ISS (Intelligent Security Systems): Provider of video analytics and VMS solutions (SecurOS platform) including LPR, facial recognition, and behavioral detection — direct technology overlap with Danaide's computer-vision product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Hikvision: World's largest surveillance camera and integrated security solutions vendor with broad AI analytics; competes with Danaide's end-to-end public-security offerings in Latin American tenders.
• Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Provides cameras, video analytics (IVA), and integrated security systems for cities and infrastructure — comparable breadth to Danaide's smart-city and transportation deployments.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Diversified building and security portfolio (including Pro-Watch, MAXPRO VMS, and video surveillance) that overlaps with Danaide's enterprise and government security integration work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Danaide-sa
• Facebookfacebook.com/danaidesa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/danaide
• Instagraminstagram.com/danaide.s.a

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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