What Allix does

Allix S.r.l. is a privately held Italian IoT and IIoT systems integrator founded in 2001 and headquartered in Saronno (Varese) with a secondary office in Casagiove (Caserta). The company designs and manufactures proprietary hardware (AxGateway multi-protocol gateways, AxLight telecontrol units, ZDplug-in modules, MasterSense electronic nose sensors) and operates its own cloud and software stack (ZDcloud, AxScriptLanguage, AxSkill, AxApp on Xamarin) to deliver remote control, monitoring, and management solutions for industrial sites, municipal infrastructure, utility fleets, and cultural heritage venues. Its core technical differentiator is an Edge-native communication layer built on MQTT and ZeroTier that allows peripheral sensor networks to operate as a unified local network without relying on cloud connectivity, addressing bandwidth, latency, and data-residency constraints for public-sector and industrial clients.

The product portfolio spans smart street lighting (AxLight, LUMA), waste collection monitoring (AxGreen), fleet management (AxFleet), electronic-nose food safety (MasterSense), and an Edge AI voice automation device (Jolly Gateway) launched in July 2026 with a filed patent. The company also develops digital twin and generative AI experiences for cultural heritage (NOVA, CICERONE) and operates a legacy-systems integration practice that bridges older IT estates with modern cloud and IoT architectures using Java Enterprise and C#.NET. Allix monetizes through quote-based B2B enterprise contracts (multi-year), supplemented by recurring platform subscriptions and funded R&D projects from Italian and EU programs (Horizon 2020, POR FESR, PNRR, Collabora & Innova). Its customer base is concentrated in Italian municipalities, regional utilities, and select industrial clients (TEA Group, Regione Lombardia, ERSAF, Agno Chiampo, UnitedRisk), with international exploration through NXP Southern Europe partnership, TCI Group membership (20% stake acquired in 2023), and Italian Trade Agency missions to the US, Japan, Singapore, and the UAE.

Name

Allix

Legal name

Allix S.r.l.

Website

https://allix.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Allix S.r.l. is an Italian IoT and IIoT company, founded in 2001, that designs proprietary hardware, Edge software, and cloud platforms for remote control and monitoring of industrial plants, municipal infrastructure, utility fleets, and cultural heritage sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial IoT Solutions

NAICS

Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Edge Control & IIoT Gateways (Edge PLCs, Data Acquisition, MQTT/OPC UA) (IMAGABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cellular IoT/M2M Gateways & Routers (LTE/5G) (HDAFAIAF), Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC), Smart Appliance & Energy Management Integration (HSAHADAG), Home Networking & Connected Home Infrastructure (Wi‑Fi Mesh, Routers, Matter/Thread/Zigbee Bridges) (HSAPAQAG), Condition Monitoring Sensors & IoT (online/offline monitoring, edge devices) (EUADAJAD)

Keywords

• IoT remote control systems
• Industrial IoT solutions
• Smart lighting control
• Waste collection monitoring
• Electronic nose sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuggiono

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary IoT hardware devices including AxGateway, AxLight telecontrol units, ZDplug-in modules, and Mastersense electronic nose sensors. Hardware is designed and manufactured directly by Allix.
2. Software Platforms and Subscriptions: Cloud-based IoT platform services (ZDcloud) and software subscriptions for remote monitoring, control, and management of connected devices and systems.
3. Mobile Application Development: Development of custom iOS and Android applications using Microsoft Xamarin technology for enterprise clients, with ongoing update and tele-assistance services.
4. System Integration Services: Legacy systems modernization and integration services connecting older IT infrastructure with modern IoT and cloud architectures using Java Enterprise and C#.NET platforms.
5. Research and Development Projects: Funded R&D projects through regional and EU programs (Collabora & Innova, Horizon 2020, PR FESR, PNRR) for specific innovation initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Allix designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary IoT and IIoT systems including the AxLight wireless smart lighting control network, AxGreen waste collection monitoring platform, MasterSense electronic nose food safety device, AxGateway multi-protocol IoT gateway, and Jolly Gateway Edge AI voice automation device. The company also provides the ZDcloud cloud-based IoT management platform, custom mobile application development via Microsoft Xamarin, and legacy system integration services connecting older IT infrastructure with modern cloud and IoT architectures.

Product overview

Allix offers a portfolio of IoT and AI-powered products organized around a core proprietary platform strategy. The main products include AxLight (wireless lighting control with up to 90% energy savings), AxGreen (waste collection monitoring with real-time geolocation), MasterSense (electronic nose for food freshness detection), and the new Jolly Gateway (Edge-based voice automation with local AI processing). Supporting products include AxGateway (multi-network IoT gateway supporting ZigBee, Bluetooth Mesh, LoRa, DALI, DMX), AxSkill (Alexa skill development environment), AxScriptLanguage (IoT automation scripting), and AX NFC-DALI (NFC programmer for DALI drivers). The LUMA platform provides smart street lighting control, while the NOVA Digital Twin platform brings AI, VR, and AR to cultural heritage. The ZDcloud IoT platform and IIoT platform form the cloud backbone, with AxApp providing Xamarin-based mobile app development and Legacy Systems Integration services connecting historical IT infrastructure to modern architectures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AxLight: Wireless sensor network system for lighting control enabling up to 90% energy consumption reduction, configurable for public and private lighting
• AxGreen
• MasterSense
• AxFleet
• Jolly Gateway
• AxGateway
• AxSkill
• LUMA
• NOVA

Products and services

• AxLight Wireless sensor network system for lighting control that places a telecontrol unit at each light point for monitoring and remote management. Combined with LED lamps, enables up to 90% energy consumption reduction compared to traditional systems. Configurable for public and private lighting including industrial, retail, and office environments.
• AxGreen Advanced waste collection monitoring system with real-time data transmission and precise geolocation. Enables operational staff to send emptying data to central systems and allows real-time route adjustment to minimize travel time and optimize fleet utilization.
• MasterSense Electronic nose product using MOS (Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensors to detect and analyze chemical compound families for food safety and freshness certification. Developed under Horizon 2020 PON I&C 2014-20, enabling freshness determination in seconds for various food products.
• Jolly Gateway Compact Edge-based local intelligence node for voice automation that processes audio pipelines on-device without external servers. Transforms voice calls (voicemail and SIP) into structured actions. Interfaces with company management systems, sends notifications, fills documents, coordinates IoT devices. Features local semantic analysis and audio pre-processing.
• AxGateway Multi-network IoT gateway device for centralized smart object management. Supports 4G, WiFi, LAN, ZigBee 3.0, Bluetooth Mesh, LoRa, SigFox, DALI (lighting), and DMX protocols. Enables control of diverse network types from a single gateway.
• LUMA Innovative platform for remote control of street lighting. Combines a hardware device (installable on existing light points) with a cloud platform for monitoring, parameter visualization on interactive map, and programmable lighting scenarios. Uses DALI D4i protocol for complete lamp diagnostics.
• AxFleet Fleet management system referenced in product navigation, designed for industrial applications and remote control of vehicle fleets.
• NOVA Digital Twin ecosystem for cultural heritage combining IoT sensors, real-time cameras, VR, AR, and AI. Enables immersive museum experiences, real-time tourist flow monitoring, and AI-powered conversational interaction with cultural artifacts.
• CICERONE Cultural tourism platform that identifies areas of greatest interest at cultural sites and uses gamification and assisted navigation to increase visitor engagement. Includes generative AI framework for conversational interaction.
• ZDcloud Proprietary cloud computing platform for IoT. Enables remote monitoring, control, and management of smart objects integrated with ZDplug-in wireless devices. Supports device self-management and inter-device communication.
• IIoT Platform Industrial Internet of Things platform for Industry 4.0 remote control of industrial plants. Reads individual machine data and enables remote management. Includes specific industrial-grade monitoring controls and APPs for terminals and peripherals.
• AX NFC-DALI Versatile NFC (Near Field Communication) programmer for electronic devices with EEPROM NFC. Supports single, multiple, bench-top, or gun readers. Can program LED DALI drivers wirelessly without mains voltage.
• AxApp Custom app development service for iOS and Android using Microsoft Xamarin technology with proprietary graphic libraries. Apps are compiled for native performance with hardware acceleration. Enterprise versions include remote assistance with advanced ticketing system.
• Legacy Systems Integration Bridge service connecting legacy systems with modern cloud architectures. Uses Java Enterprise and C#.NET for API development, enabling bidirectional data flow between historical databases and cloud/IoT applications with asynchronous operation and zero downtime risk.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% energy consumption reduction in lighting systems with AxLight + LED implementation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability12 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TCI S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026TCI S.r.l. acquired 20% equity stake in Allix, forming a strategic partnership with shared vision for Smart Cities of the future. Allix is a member of the TCI Group, collaborating on smart lighting and IoT solutions. Partnership includes joint participation in trade shows (Light + Building) and product development.
• NXP SemiconductorscoreTechnology or IntegrationAllix is partner for Southern Europe of NXP (one of the top 10 global electronics multinationals) for the development of wireless systems in the IoT field. Partnership involves access to NXP components, development tools, and technical support for IoT product development. Allix joined NXP's Smart Home and Energy Independent Design House (IDH) Program in 2014.
• TravelVerseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with TravelVerse startup on fintech solution Jolly Gate (selected for Global Startup Program Singapore) and CICERONE cultural heritage platform with generative AI framework. Partnership demonstrates Allix's R&D capabilities in international startup ecosystem.
• Timelabs / InnovaTech / CFR Organismo di RicercacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOVA project (Nuovi Orizzonti per la Valorizzazione Artistica) partnership for AI-driven cultural heritage valorization. Partnership ranked 34th out of 138 in Collabora & Innova call. Includes VLab and ICRF Research Body as additional partners. Led to international exhibition of Da Nola's Annunciation in San Francisco and New York.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAllix holds Microsoft certifications and develops applications using Microsoft Xamarin technology. Company was invited to Azure Quantum Limited Preview program. Certifications ensure compliance with rigorous IT security standards for data governance.
• ApplecoreTechnology or IntegrationAllix holds Apple certifications for enterprise application development and deployment. Company develops iOS applications with hardware acceleration optimization and native performance compilation.
• Agenzia ICE (Italian Trade Agency)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAllix participates in ICE-organized trade missions and collective exhibitions including Smart City Expo Barcelona (Hall P2, Stand B51), CES Las Vegas, IFA Berlin, Green Transition Mission Japan, and AI Summit London. Agency facilitates international market access and startup promotion programs.
• EU-Japan CentreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAllix participated in Green Transition Mission to Japan organized by EU-Japan Centre, promoting Luma smart lighting platform and meeting Japanese partners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eurotech: Italian-headquartered Edge computing and IIoT gateway company. Most directly comparable peer: both target industrial IoT/Edge gateways for Industry 4.0 use cases, both sell into European enterprise and industrial customers, both emphasize hardware-to-software integration.
• Tvilight: Dutch smart-city lighting IoT specialist offering wireless controls for street lighting. Comparable niche competitor in the European smart-lighting IoT segment with similar target customers (municipalities) and overlapping protocol support (wireless, DALI).
• Digi International: US-listed IoT connectivity hardware and gateway specialist (Digi Connect, Digi XBee). Comparable as both sell multi-protocol cellular/Wired IoT gateways to industrial and enterprise customers with similar use-case positioning.
• Alpha MOS: French electronic-nose and sensory analysis instrument maker (Heracles, Astree). Directly comparable to Allix's MasterSense electronic nose for food-safety and industrial air-quality applications, with overlapping technology (MOS sensors) and customer base (food industry).
• Sensoneo: Slovak smart waste-management IoT provider offering sensors and routing software for waste collection. Directly comparable to Allix's AxGreen product on use case, customer profile (utilities and municipalities), and real-time monitoring approach.
• HMS Networks: Swedish industrial connectivity and IIoT gateway vendor (Anybus, Ewon, Intesis). Comparable because both sell multi-protocol IoT gateways bridging legacy industrial protocols with modern IT/cloud, targeting machine builders and industrial customers.
• MultiTech (Multitech Systems): US-based IoT gateway and cellular modem manufacturer. Comparable as both supply multi-protocol IoT gateways (cellular, LoRa, Bluetooth) to industrial and enterprise customers for remote monitoring applications.

Broad incumbents

• Schreder: Major Belgian smart-lighting and urban infrastructure vendor (Shuffle, Omnilumm). Comparable on AxLight/LUMA street-lighting use case with much broader portfolio and deeper municipal procurement relationships across Europe.
• Advantech: Large Taiwanese industrial IoT/Edge computing and gateway platform provider. Comparable in IIoT gateway and Edge controller offerings for Industry 4.0, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader product portfolio across many verticals.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global leader in connected LED lighting and smart city lighting systems (Interact). Comparable on the AxLight/LUMA smart-lighting side, both target municipal and enterprise lighting energy efficiency, but Signify operates at global scale with vastly larger R&D and channel resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 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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