SAET

Name

SAET

Legal name

SAET I.S. srl

Website

https://saet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SAET I.S. srl is an Italian designer and manufacturer of integrated security and building-automation systems — intrusion, access control, video, EN54 fire detection, and the GEMSS Building Management System — serving Italian banks, government, telecom, transportation, and residential customers via a 652-dealer channel and an emerging SaaS cloud platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security and Building Automation Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) (HSAPAPAA), Asset & Maintenance Management (EAM/CMMS) Platforms (HDAEAEAM)

Keywords

• Intrusion alarm systems
• Access control systems
• Building management systems
• Video surveillance systems
• Fire detection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

San Maurizio Canavese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security and Automation Products: SAET designs, manufactures and markets products for anti-theft, access control, video surveillance, and fire detection systems. Products sold through dealer network as physical security hardware including control panels, sensors, cameras, and accessories.
2. SaaS Cloud Services (SAET HI Cloud): Subscription-based SaaS platform for integrated supervision of building systems. Enables remote management and monitoring of security and automation installations without on-premise software installation.
3. FACILE Cloud: SaaS platform for management of FACILE product line, targeting private consumers and small businesses with mobile management services. Includes telemanagement and remote configuration for dealers.
4. Professional Services and Maintenance: Dealer network provides installation and after-sales service. 5,280 hours of technical assistance per year provided to dealer network for installation support and customer satisfaction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SAET researches, develops, manufactures, and distributes integrated security and building automation systems including anti-intrusion alarm panels, access control, video surveillance, and fire detection products. The company operates four main product lines (FACILE for residential/small business, DELPHI for building/industrial, TEBE for access control) and proprietary software platforms (GEMSS BMS, SAET HI Cloud SaaS) that unify subsystems via standard protocols. Products are manufactured in-house at the Turin headquarters and distributed through a nationwide network of 652 authorized dealers plus direct branches in Milan and Rome for enterprise banking and telecommunications clients.

Product overview

SAET is an Italian security and building automation technology company offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered on four main product lines. FACILE provides compact security and automation for residential and small business applications, available in three sizes with optional 4G connectivity and video verification. DELPHI serves building and industrial markets with professional-grade expandable security systems. TEBE/TEBE Small delivers access control solutions scaling from single doors to enterprise building networks. GEMSS serves as the Building Management System platform integrating all subsystems via standard protocols (KNX, Modbus, BACnet, CEI-ABI) with cloud or server deployment options. The SAET HI Cloud SaaS platform provides integrated supervision of security and automation systems. Supporting product categories include fire detection (with EN54 certified equipment), IP video surveillance, RFID/biometric access readers, and specialized sensors (infrared, dual-technology, microwave barriers). The portfolio targets residential, commercial, banking, industrial, telecommunications, and government sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FACILE: Security and home automation system for residential (home) and commercial (small business) applications, managed via cloud services. Available in Small, Medium, and Large versions.
• DELPHI
• TEBE
• GEMSS

Products and services

• FACILE Security System Compact and elegant programmable security system for residential and small business applications. Available in Small, Medium, and Large versions with optional 4G module. Manages alarm, automation, and video verification functions with cloud connectivity and mobile app management. Targets homeowners and small business owners through a dedicated consumer website and dealer network.
• DELPHI Security System

Quantifiable outcome

• 0.2% defect rate on delivered products through 100% production testing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationABB is a leader in energy and automation technologies. SAET has integrated on GEMSS platform all KNX and MODBUS devices from the ABB Catalog, making a fundamental step towards Integrated Supervision Systems (B.M.S.) open platform. The SAET-ABB Building Integration Technologies solution is IMQ approved.
• Axis CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationAxis is a leader in network video sector guiding the transition from analog to digital video surveillance. SAET has incorporated GEMSS platform on all Axis IP Video Library products, providing a very high benchmark within several professional fields of application.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Elkron (Sicuritalia Group): Italian security manufacturer focused on intrusion, access control and home automation distributed through a national installer network. The closest domestic peer to SAET in product scope and channel model.
• Risco Group (Tyco): Israel-headquartered intrusion and smart-home manufacturer with cloud platforms distributed via European installer channels. Directly comparable to SAET's FACILE line on a residential/SMB basis.

Emerging players

• Axis Communications: Network video leader already integrated by SAET on GEMSS but increasingly competing as an end-to-end video + analytics platform. Overlaps with SAET's video surveillance and FACILE Video Cloud offerings.
• Ajax Systems: Fast-growing European wireless intrusion and smart-home manufacturer with a strong cloud and direct-to-installer motion. A disruptive peer attacking the same residential/SMB segment as FACILE.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Provides Desigo building management and integrated security suites including access control and video. Directly comparable to GEMSS for enterprise-scale Italian BMS/security convergence deals.
• Bosch Building Technologies: European manufacturer of intrusion, video, access control and fire detection systems with integrated management platforms. Competes head-to-head with SAET's DELPHI/FACILE/TANGO products in Italian commercial and institutional projects.
• Johnson Controls (Tyco/CEM Systems): Through C•CURE, Software House and CEM brands, delivers enterprise access control and integrated security. Mirrors SAET's TEBE plus BMS strategy for banking and large-facility customers.
• Honeywell Security & Fire: Global incumbent offering intrusion, access control, video and integrated building management platforms. Overlaps SAET across enterprise banking, industrial and government accounts in Italy and would be the primary competitive benchmark.

Regional players

• Notifier by Honeywell (Notifier Italia): Italian subsidiary of the Honeywell fire-detection brand. Directly competes with SAET's EN54-certified AM-series fire panels and ISI54 communicator in Italian commercial and industrial accounts.

Others

• ABB Building Integration Technologies: SAET's IMQ-certified integration partner for KNX/Modbus on GEMSS. Competitively relevant because ABB's building automation portfolio could absorb or compete with the integrated supervision layer SAET sells.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SAETITALIA
• Instagraminstagram.com/saet_italia
• Xx.com/saetroma
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saet-i-s-

Compliance6 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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