Sentron

What Sentron does

Sentron Computer Limited is a privately held Hong Kong-based company founded in 1983 that operates in the computer and communications sector. The company functions both as a value-added reseller of proprietary solutions and as an international distributor for third-party technology brands Multi-Tech Systems and Tripp Lite across the China and Hong Kong markets. Its proprietary product portfolio spans legacy enterprise communications categories: VoIP gateways (netTALK, netGATE), network fax servers (netFAX, FaxFinder with V.34/Super G3), remote access servers (netACCESS, MultiAccess, RASFinder), integrated firewall/VPN appliances (netSEQ, netWAY/RouteFinder with IPSec/PPTP), IP-based video surveillance (netEYE, DVR2460, NC/VS series cameras and video servers), and workgroup collaboration software (iOfficeV4 groupware suite with 20 applications). Underlying technologies rely on established protocols including H.323, SIP, T.38 fax relay, RADIUS authentication, 3DES encryption, and Linux-based communications platforms.

The company's revenue model combines hardware sales of distributed third-party products (Multi-Tech modems and Tripp Lite power protection) with sales of proprietary branded solutions and one-time software licenses for iOfficeV4. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Sentron markets and sells through a direct sales model via its website and sales team, targeting enterprise customers with integrated communications needs including VoIP telephony, network fax, security, remote access, and collaboration. Documented enterprise customers (largely historical case studies for iOfficeV4) include Toyota, Sony, NTT DoCoMo, KDDI, NHK, Nomura Securities, Shimizu Corporation, the University of Tokyo, and Tokyo High Court. The company maintains a single headquarters office in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, with a stated employee count of 1-10. The most recent documented product launches date to 2003 and the company website copyright extends through 2005, indicating limited recent commercial activity.

Name

Sentron

Legal name

Sentron Computer Limited

Website

https://sentron.com.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sentron Computer Limited, founded in 1983 and based in Hong Kong, is a small private distributor and vendor of legacy enterprise communications solutions including fax servers, VoIP gateways, remote access servers, VPN/firewall appliances, IP video surveillance, and groupware software, serving as the China and Hong Kong distributor for Multi-Tech Systems and Tripp Lite.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Communications and Networking Equipment

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

Small Business/SoHo Routers & Gateways (HDAFAIAH)

Keywords

• Network communications solutions
• Fax server systems
• VoIP gateway hardware
• Remote access servers
• Network video surveillance

Headquarters

HQ city

Kowloon City

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technology Product Distribution: Revenue generated from distributing third-party technology products including Multi-Tech modems and Tripp Lite power protection products. Acts as international distributor for China and Hong Kong markets.
2. Proprietary Solutions Sales: Sales of proprietary branded solutions including netTALK VoIP, netFAX fax servers, netSEQ security, netWAY VPN, netACCESS remote access, netEYE video surveillance, and iOfficeV4 groupware software.
3. Software Licenses: iOfficeV4 groupware application suite sold as software licenses with optional professional services for implementation and support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Sentron Computer Limited designs, sells, and distributes proprietary and third-party communications, networking, and security hardware and software solutions. Its portfolio includes fax servers (FaxFinder, netFAX), VoIP gateways (netGATE), modems (MultiModem family), remote access servers (MultiAccess, CommPlete, RASFinder), firewall/VPN appliances (netWAY/RouteFinder, netSEQ), IP video surveillance systems (netEYE), and groupware software (iOfficeV4), alongside distribution of Multi-Tech and Tripp Lite products in China and Hong Kong.

Product overview

Sentron offers a comprehensive portfolio of communication and IT solutions organized into distinct product lines. The MultiModem family (External, USB, ISDN, Mobile, DID) provides data/fax/voice modem connectivity across various interfaces. The communications infrastructure includes MultiAccess Communications Server (T1/E1/PRI scalable), CommPlete 4000 (BRI/Analog), and RASFinder (turnkey RAS) for remote access. VOIP solutions encompass netGATE FXO and FXS gateways along with MultiVOIP analog/BRI/digital variants. Security offerings include netWAY/RouteFinder VPN firewalls and netSEQ internet security appliances with anti-virus and content filtering. Fax solutions feature FaxFinder and netFAX network fax servers with DID routing. Video surveillance includes netEYE cameras (NC series), video servers (VS series), DVR2460 Network DVR, and complementary accessories and software. The iOfficeV4 groupware suite provides workgroup collaboration tools. Power protection is provided through Tripp Lite surge suppressors and UPS systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• netTALK: Voice over IP (VOIP) telephony solution for toll-free long distance voice and fax communications over the Internet.
• netFAX
• netSEQ
• netWAY
• netACCESS
• netEYE
• netGATE
• iOfficeV4

Products and services

• MultiModem Family External data/fax/voice modems across multiple form factors including MultiModemII (V.92 mission-critical), MultiModemZBA (V.92 business), MultiModemZDX (V.92 basic), MultiModemUSB, MultiModemISDN (BRI with 128K bi-directional), MultiModemMobile (GSM/GPRS Class 10 and CDMA2000 1xRTT wireless), and MultiModemDID (DID fax routing). For enterprise customers needing dial-up communication over analog, digital, or cellular networks.
• FaxFinder V.34 Fax Server Turnkey desktop or rackmountable fax server converting faxes to TIFF files, enabling receipt of faxes as emails and sending from any print-capable application, with DID routing, Super G3 V.34/33.6K fax communication, MH/MR/MMR compression, and ECM. Available in 1, 2, 4, 8 PSTN port models and DID variants. For LAN users and distributed offices needing secure network faxing.
• netFAX Network Fax Server Economical network fax server enabling fax receipt as emails and sending from print-capable applications, with DID routing and Super G3 V.34 fax support. Priced at about half the cost of other network fax solutions on the market.
• MultiAccess Communications Server Linux-based scalable communications server with V.92/56K dial-up and digital channelized T1/E1 PRI ISDN access, supporting up to 96/120 concurrent sessions in 1U rackmount form factor. Includes V.44 compression, PPP client support, RADIUS authentication, HTTPS/SSH management, SNMP agent. For enterprises requiring high-density remote access.
• CommPlete 4000 Communications Server BRI/Analog Communications Server providing up to 32 high-speed dial-in/dial-out sessions with V.90/56K and/or BRI ISDN connectivity. Designed for small and medium businesses.
• RASFinder Remote Access Server Turnkey remote access server with 3 integrated V.90/56K modems or hybrid configuration with 3 BRI ISDN ports and 6 modems, providing dial-in/dial-out for IP/IPX networks.
• netGATE FXO VoIP Gateway VOIP gateway bridging local PSTN and IP network for voice and fax services, available in 2, 4, or 6 FXO port models supporting H.323 v3 protocol, G.711/G.723.1/G.729 codecs, DHCP, DiffServ QoS, T.38 fax relay, H.450 services.
• netGATE FXS VoIP Gateway VOIP gateway providing telephone and fax services over IP network by connecting analog phones/fax machines, available in 2 or 4 FXS port models.
• netWAY / RouteFinder Security Appliance Integrated VPN gateway/firewall combining Stateful Packet Inspection firewall, content filtering, and IPSec/PPTP VPN with 168-bit 3DES encryption for secure branch office and remote user connectivity.
• netSEQ Internet Security Solution Internet security appliance providing Stateful Packet Inspection firewall, e-mail anti-virus protection (integrated with Kaspersky Labs), content filtering with SurfControl, and IPSec/PPTP VPN tunneling.
• netEYE Video Surveillance Network video solution for security surveillance, remote monitoring, and broadcasting. Includes IP cameras (NC205, NC2110, NC2120, NC2130PTZ, NC2420 IR), video servers (VS2400+, VS2401+, VS2411, VS250S MPEG-2), DVR2460 Network Digital Video Recorder supporting up to 4 analog cameras with PTZ control and APViS prioritized video storage. Supports MPEG-2, Motion JPEG, audio recording, motion detection, and remote viewing via web browser.
• iOfficeV4 Groupware Suite Workgroup collaboration software suite providing 20 applications including Schedule, Document, Address Book, WebMail, Workflow, Project Management, Time Card, Discussion, Facility Reservation, and Resource Management tools. Supports Windows, SUN Solaris with Oracle, and Linux platforms. 27,500+ organizations worldwide use the iOfficeV4 product family.
• Tripp Lite Power Protection Products Distributed power protection and connectivity solutions including network surge suppressors, AC surge suppressors, and UPS systems (Isobar) for protecting connected equipment from damaging surges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Network fax solutions priced at about half the cost of other network fax solutions on the market
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tripp LitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSentron is an international distributor of Tripp Lite products and serves as the China and Hong Kong distributor. They distribute Tripp Lite's power protection, power distribution, cables, and connectivity solutions alongside their own product portfolio.
• Multi-Tech SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSentron is an international distributor of Multi-Tech Systems products and serves as the China and Hong Kong distributor. They distribute Multi-Tech's M2M communications products including modems, cellular modems, and communications servers. Multi-Tech is recognized for over 40 years of M2M and unified communications expertise with 80+ patents.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• TP-Link: TP-Link is a large-scale networking equipment vendor offering gateways, routers, and SMB connectivity products, competing with Sentron's VPN/firewall and gateway offerings as part of a much broader product portfolio.
• Consensus Cloud Solutions (eFax): Consensus/eFax is a leading cloud fax and document delivery provider, representing the cloud-based alternative to Sentron's on-premise FaxFinder and netFAX servers and a structural threat to that product line.

Direct peers

• Patton Electronics: Patton manufactures VoIP gateways, FXS/FXO adapters, and session border controllers that directly overlap with Sentron's netGATE FXO/FXS VoIP gateway line. Both target enterprise and SMB customers seeking to bridge legacy telephony with IP networks.
• AudioCodes: AudioCodes is a specialist in VoIP gateways, SBCs, and IP phones serving enterprise and service provider customers, directly comparable to Sentron's netTALK/netGATE portfolio and MultiAccess communications server line.
• Dialogic: Dialogic supplies media processing, VoIP, and unified communications platforms for service providers and enterprises, overlapping with Sentron's communications server and gateway offerings at the infrastructure layer.
• Westcon-Comstor: Westcon-Comstor is a value-added technology distributor specializing in networking, security, and unified communications, mirroring Sentron's role as a regional distributor for branded communications and networking hardware.
• ScanSource: ScanSource is a global technology distributor of communications, networking, and security solutions to resellers and end users, directly analogous to Sentron's distribution business model for Multi-Tech and Tripp Lite.
• Black Box Corporation: Black Box provides and distributes communications, networking, and infrastructure products and services to enterprise customers, comparable to Sentron's combined proprietary and distribution model in voice/data communications.
• Sangoma Technologies: Sangoma sells VoIP gateways, telephony cards, and fax-over-IP solutions to enterprises and service providers. Its fax and gateway offerings are functionally analogous to Sentron's netFAX/FaxFinder and netGATE product lines.

Others

• Multi-Tech Systems: Multi-Tech is both a key Sentron distribution partner and an independent manufacturer of M2M modems and cellular gateways. It supplies the very modem line Sentron distributes and competes in adjacent M2M and IoT connectivity segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance39 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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