Ambiente.it
Ambiente.it, a division of Italian software group Terranova, provides the cloud-based ECOS suite for urban and industrial waste management — covering TARI billing, ARERA compliance (TREG), CRM, collection and transport operations, and RENTRI digital tracking — to utilities, municipalities, and industrial waste operators across Italy.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1981
- HeadquartersMestre, Italy
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Ambiente.it does
Ambiente.it is a division of Terranova Srl Società Benefit and operates as the group's dedicated brand for environmental management software in Italy. The company traces its lineage to Logica (founded 1981) and shipped its first waste management solution in 1989, taking the Ambiente.it brand in 2011 and joining the Terranova Group in 2022. It develops and sells the ECOS suite, a modular cloud-based platform covering the full waste lifecycle — from producer to disposal — across two core lines: ECOS4UTILITY for urban waste operators (TARI/TARIP billing, CRM, contact center, ecocenters, asset management, collection and transport operations, ARERA TQRIF/RQTR compliance via TREG) and ECOS4BUSINESS/ECOS4WASTE for industrial waste producers, transporters, plants, and intermediaries. The platform integrates with national systems (RENTRI digital tracking, PagoPA) and partner solutions (Junker citizen app, Arcoda cartography), and exposes Web APIs for third-party integration.
The company sells through a direct enterprise sales motion targeting utilities, municipalities, and industrial waste operators, supplemented by a certified reseller network (Sielco, Fidelis, Evosoftware). The ECOS XFIR mobile app is distributed via Google Play and Apple App Store. Revenue mechanics are based on software licensing and cloud subscriptions with modular pricing on a quote basis; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer segments span urban waste utilities, municipalities (Comuni), waste transporters, treatment and disposal plants, initial waste producers, intermediaries, and consortia.
The company reports a customer base of over 1,000 direct and indirect Italian clients, with ECOS4UTILITY managing 12M+ TARI users and processing 1 in 5 waste bills calculated in Italy. Notable enterprise customers include Alia Servizi Ambientali, Contarina, Ambiente Servizi, Covar14, Valle Camonica Servizi, Eni, Autostrade per l'Italia, and ERG. Operations are Italy-only, headcount sits in the 51–100 range, and the company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 (Bureau Veritas), with CSA Star Level 1 qualification on the AgID Cloud Marketplace. AI features (route optimization, anomaly detection, field-operator multimodal capture, and the HPA-developed WISE generative AI module) are embedded across the suite, though their deeper development sits with the Terranova group affiliate HPA.
Ambiente.it firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ambiente.it
- Legal name
- Terranova Srl Società Benefit
- Website
- https://ambiente.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1981
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Ambiente.it, a division of Italian software group Terranova, provides the cloud-based ECOS suite for urban and industrial waste management — covering TARI billing, ARERA compliance (TREG), CRM, collection and transport operations, and RENTRI digital tracking — to utilities, municipalities, and industrial waste operators across Italy.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ambiente.it industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Waste Management Software
- akta.pro primary industry
- Waste Management & Hazardous Waste Compliance (RCRA, Universal Waste, Waste Characterization/Manifests) (EUAHABAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury Devices, Aerosols) (BPALAFAJ)
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Where Ambiente.it is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mestre
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ambiente.it business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Licensing and Subscriptions: ECOS suite sold as software licenses and cloud subscriptions to waste management utilities, municipalities, and industrial companies. Solutions are modular, allowing customers to purchase specific modules based on their needs.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Ambiente.it product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ambiente.it develops and sells the ECOS modular cloud-based software suite for waste management across the entire value chain — from urban waste utilities (TARI/TARIP billing, customer management, collection/transport, ecocenter and container management, ARERA compliance reporting) to industrial waste operators (intermediaries, transporters, plants, disposers) and initial waste producers. Standalone offerings include the TREG regulatory reporting solution for ARERA TQRIF/RQTR compliance, the ECOS XFIR mobile app for digital waste transport forms with RENTRI integration, and the Junker citizen-facing app for differentiated waste collection.
Product overview
Ambiente.it offers the ECOS software suite as a comprehensive modular platform for waste management across the entire supply chain. The platform consists of ECOS4UTILITY for urban waste management (covering TARI billing, customer relations, collection operations, and ARERA compliance via TREG), ECOS4BUSINESS for industrial waste management, and ECOS4WASTE for waste producers. Key modules include TARI for billing, CRM and Contact Center for customer management, Asset for container management, Ecocentri for collection center operations, ECOS4OPERATION for logistics, Colibrì for credit recovery, and the App ECOS XFIR for digital waste form management. The Junker sub-brand provides citizen-facing services for collection information and bookings. All solutions integrate with RENTRI for national waste tracking and comply with ARERA TQRIF/RQTR quality standards.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ECOS4UTILITY: Complete software suite for urban waste management, utilities customer relations, and tariff calculation
- ECOS4BUSINESS
- ECOS4WASTE
- TREG
- ECOS XFIR App
- COLIBRÌ
- DNA Ambiente
- Junker
- WISE
Products and services
- ECOS4UTILITY Comprehensive cloud-based software suite for urban waste management utilities covering TARI/TARIP/TARIC billing, CRM, contact center, ecocenter management, asset/container management, collection and transport operations, and ARERA TQRIF/RQTR compliance reporting. Used by Italian waste utilities managing collection, transport, and billing for municipalities and citizens.
- ECOS4BUSINESS Software suite for industrial waste management covering intermediaries, transporters, plants, and disposal facilities across the entire supply chain, including site remediation, hygiene services, and facility management with RENTRI compliance.
- ECOS4WASTE Solution for initial waste producers to manage and control waste production and proper disposal according to regulations, supporting temporary storage management and Albo Gestori authorization verification with RENTRI integration.
- TREG Web-based regulatory reporting solution for ARERA compliance managing TQRIF and RQTR quality standards, providing automated report generation, data verification, automated anomaly alerts, and notifications for waste management service quality monitoring.
- App ECOS XFIR Mobile application for digital waste transport form (XFIR/Formulario Identificazione Rifiuti) management enabling transport operators to view, modify, and sign assigned digital forms directly from their smartphone with RENTRI integration, biometric authentication, offline capability, and automatic synchronization. Distributed via Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
- Junker Citizen-facing mobile app and web portal for differentiated waste collection providing geolocated information on collection calendars, on-demand collection booking, types of recoverable waste per municipality, and digital composting management.
- ECOS4OPERATION Collection and transport operations management module covering planning, monitoring, and accounting for all collection activities (door-to-door and street), AI-driven route optimization, and real-time service updates.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 12 million TARI users managed through ECOS4UTILITY platform
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Ambiente.it
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Ambiente.it technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability7 records
Feature7 records
Ambiente.it partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- TerranovacoreAmbiente.it is a division of Terranova, a Benefit Company. Terranova is the parent group providing corporate governance, shared services, and strategic direction. Ambiente.it operates as the Group's brand dedicated to environmental management solutions.
- DNA AmbientecoreDNA Ambiente is the digital ecosystem for environmental management, bringing together complete and integrated solutions to revolutionize waste management. Ambiente.it is part of the DNA Ambiente ecosystem alongside other Terranova divisions.
- JunkercoreJunker is a leading smartphone app for differentiated waste collection providing citizens with geolocated information on collection schedules and sites. Integration with ECOS4UTILITY enables La Mia TARI citizen portal and Junker4UTILITY app for tariff management.
- HPA (High Performance Analytics)coreHPA is a Terranova Group company developing AI solutions including WISE (Knowledge AI and Cognitive Automation). HPA collaborates with Ambiente.it on implementing artificial intelligence in waste management processes and the Green AI project.
- ArcodamajorArcoda provides cartography solutions integrated with ECOS4UTILITY for operational management, route planning, and service monitoring. The integration enables efficient collection and transport operations based on geographic data.
- SielcomajorCertified reseller of ECOS solutions, distributing Ambiente.it software products to mid-market clients in Italy.
- FidelismajorCertified reseller of ECOS solutions, distributing Ambiente.it software products to clients in Italy.
- EvosoftwaremajorCertified reseller of ECOS solutions, distributing Ambiente.it software products to clients in Italy.
- Imperial College LondonminorAcademic research partner collaborating on technology innovation projects including artificial intelligence applications for waste management.
- King's College LondonminorAcademic research partner collaborating on technology innovation projects for waste management solutions.
- Politecnico di MilanominorAcademic partner providing research collaboration on waste management technologies and contributing to industry events and publications.
- Università di SassariminorActive research collaboration with the University of Sassari focused on developing increasingly advanced software solutions for environmental management.
- Università degli Studi di FirenzeminorAcademic partner with Professor Simone Marinai from the Computer Engineering department collaborating on AI and technology projects.
- Banco AlimentareminorCorporate social responsibility partnership with Banco Alimentare della Lombardia, receiving Attestato di Amicizia (Friendship Certificate) for charitable contributions.
- Dynamo CampminorCSR partnership with Dynamo Camp as part of Terranova's philanthropy program supporting children's therapy activities.
- Cooperativa ConvoiminorSocial partnership hosting workshops and collaborative activities with Cooperativa Convoi at the Florence headquarters.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ambiente.it competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Re-TRAC Connect: Cloud-based waste management, recycling, and compliance reporting platform for local governments and haulers. Comparable to Ambiente.it's TREG and ECOS4UTILITY reporting/CRM stack, primarily serving North American municipalities.
- Routeware: US vendor of route optimization, onboard computing, and operational software for municipal and private waste haulers. Overlaps directly with Ambiente.it's ECOS4OPERATION, Asset, and Ecocentri modules for collection-side workflows.
- AMCS Group: Ireland-headquartered global vendor of vertical software for the waste, recycling, and resource industry. Closest international direct competitor to Ambiente.it — covers billing, route optimization, compliance, and recycling/depot operations with a comparable end-to-end suite.
- Trimble Waste & Recycling: Trimble's waste and recycling vertical delivers fleet, route, container, and weighing solutions to haulers and municipalities. Comparable offering to Ambiente.it's operational modules, scaled globally with strong brand in enterprise fleets.
Broad incumbents
- SAP Public Sector / Utilities: Enterprise ERP and utility-billing stack with public-sector and waste-industry extensions. Larger, broader alternative that competes for the same municipal and utility IT budget pool that Ambiente.it serves.
- SUEZ Smart Solutions: Digital arm of SUEZ, offering smart water and waste management platforms globally. Overlaps with Ambiente.it's data and operations tooling for utilities and municipalities, but as part of a much larger environmental-services portfolio.
- Tyler Technologies: Large US public-sector software vendor covering ERP, utility billing, and citizen engagement. Comparable to Ambiente.it's municipal-facing utility-billing and citizen-portal modules, though from a horizontal-government-software angle.
- Veolia (Environmental Services Digital): Global environmental services group with digital tools for waste operations, traceability, and citizen engagement. Comparable end-market to Ambiente.it, with similar regulatory-compliance drivers in EU markets.
Others
- Esri (ArcGIS for Waste Management): Global GIS platform with a dedicated waste-management solution that pairs with operational systems such as Ambiente.it's ECOS4OPERATION (already integrated with Arcoda). Enabling/adjacent technology rather than a direct competitor.
Regional players
- Dedagroup Steep / DedapublicServices: Italian IT group serving public administrations with digital services, billing, and workflow platforms. Direct regional adjacency to Ambiente.it in the Italian municipal IT market, often competing on the same Comuni/utility RFPs.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Ambiente.it social profiles
Digital presenceAmbiente.it compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Ambiente.it financial estimates
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Ambiente.it leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Ambiente.it subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Ambiente.it funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ambiente.it M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ambiente.it
What does Ambiente.it do?
Ambiente.it develops and sells the ECOS modular cloud-based software suite for waste management across the entire value chain — from urban waste utilities (TARI/TARIP billing, customer management, collection/transport, ecocenter and container management, ARERA compliance reporting) to industrial waste operators (intermediaries, transporters, plants, disposers) and initial waste producers. Standalone offerings include the TREG regulatory reporting solution for ARERA TQRIF/RQTR compliance, the ECOS XFIR mobile app for digital waste transport forms with RENTRI integration, and the Junker citizen-facing app for differentiated waste collection.
Is Ambiente.it a public or private company?
Ambiente.it is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Ambiente.it founded?
Ambiente.it was founded in 1981. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Ambiente.it based?
Ambiente.it is headquartered in Mestre, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Ambiente.it make money?
One revenue line is on record: software Licensing and Subscriptions.
Who are Ambiente.it's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Re-TRAC Connect, Routeware, AMCS Group and Trimble Waste & Recycling. Broad incumbents are SAP Public Sector / Utilities, SUEZ Smart Solutions, Tyler Technologies and Veolia (Environmental Services Digital). Esri (ArcGIS for Waste Management) is listed as an others. Dedagroup Steep / DedapublicServices is listed as a regional player.
Does Ambiente.it have an API?
Yes. ECOS4UTILITY provides WebServices (Web APIs) for collaboration with other applications, facilitating integration with territorial detection systems present in the managed territory, including data acquisition systems, readings, and digitization of collection centers. The API enables integration with third-party systems and allows data exchange with RENTRI for digital waste tracking. Developer documentation is at support.terranovasoftware.eu/CustomerPortal/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fCustomerPortal.
What industry is Ambiente.it in?
Ambiente.it's product category is Waste Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAHABAC, Waste Management & Hazardous Waste Compliance (RCRA, Universal Waste, Waste Characterization/Manifests), with a secondary code of BPALAFAJ, Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury Devices, Aerosols).