GlobeCom21

What GlobeCom21 does

GlobeCom21 is a privately held, founder-controlled enterprise software company headquartered in Washington, DC (USA) with an operational office in Pune, India. The company builds a full-stack Industrial Internet-of-Things (IIoT) and intelligent enterprise platform aimed at manufacturing, supply chain, and asset-heavy industries. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by consulting and certified implementation partners, with a stated value proposition of converging Blockchain, IoT, and AI into a single enterprise platform that connects edge devices, ingests operational data, and supports digital transformation initiatives such as Industry 4.0 and Supply Chain 4.0.

The company's product portfolio is organized around three core components. DataSar is a multi-faceted IIoT platform providing automated, highly secure connectivity from edge to cloud across multiple protocols and industrial sensors, with pre-built DataSar Manufacturing Apps installable in under 60 minutes. Prime-SIGMA is the analytics layer, ingesting IoT and other data sources to deliver visualization, BI, and AI capabilities, including predictive and prescriptive analytics. IceBlox is the overarching Intelligent Convergent Enterprise platform that integrates DataSar, Prime-SIGMA, and a blockchain layer (Ethereum), with IBM Trade Lens (logistics) and IBM World Wire (payments) integrations, plus system connectors to SAP, Oracle, Infor, and Microsoft ERPs.

GlobeCom21's revenue model is a hybrid of IoT platform licensing (recurring/subscription on DataSar, Prime-SIGMA, and IceBlox) and professional/consulting services (strategy, architecture guidance, deployment). The company acquired a 51% controlling stake in PrimeNumerics Pvt. Ltd. in 2020, a SAP consulting partnership with roughly 200 consultants, to add SAP integration depth and analytics capacity. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based for enterprise agreements. The company has documented two named use cases (waste composter monitoring and genset/diesel generator remote monitoring) but has not disclosed revenue, funding history, customer concentration metrics, or headcount outside of the PrimeNumerics subsidiary.

Name

GlobeCom21

Legal name

GlobeCom21

Website

https://globecom21.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GlobeCom21 is a private enterprise software company that builds the IceBlox convergent platform — combining DataSar IIoT connectivity, Prime-SIGMA analytics, and blockchain — for manufacturing, supply chain, and asset-heavy enterprises, delivered through direct enterprise sales and consulting services across the US and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial IoT Platform

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro industry

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Data Platform (Unified Data & Analytics) Suites

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Data Warehousing, Lakehouse & Data Platforms

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Data Sharing, Data Exchange & Data Marketplace Platforms

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Data Warehousing, Lakehouse & Data Platforms

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Connector/Adapter Frameworks & Integration Runtimes

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Data Integration, ETL/ELT & Middleware

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End-to-End MLOps & ML Platform Suites

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning/ML Platforms, MLOps & Model Lifecycle Management

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AI/ML Solution Integration & MLOps Enablement

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Consulting & Systems Integration

Keywords

• Industrial IoT platform
• Supply chain software
• Asset monitoring solutions
• Enterprise AI analytics
• Predictive maintenance software

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethesda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IoT Platform Licensing: GlobeCom21 offers its DataSar IoT platform, Prime-SIGMA analytics, and IceBlox enterprise platform as licensed solutions. These appear to be software platform revenue streams potentially involving subscription or perpetual licensing models.
2. Consulting Services: The company offers consulting services including strategy and planning, architecture guidance, upgrade and adoption assessments, operational readiness, and rapid deployment. Professional services are provided alongside platform implementation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GlobeCom21 builds and sells a converged enterprise software platform (IceBlox) combining Blockchain, IoT, and AI for Industry 4.0 / Supply Chain 4.0 use cases. Its portfolio comprises three core products: DataSar (IIoT edge-to-cloud connectivity), Prime-SIGMA (IIoT analytics, BI and AI), and IceBlox (the overarching Intelligent Convergent Enterprise platform), supported by pre-built DataSar Manufacturing Apps and professional services for implementation.

Product overview

GlobeCom21 offers a full-stack IoT platform portfolio centered on three core products: DataSar (IIoT platform for edge-to-cloud connectivity), Prime-SIGMA (IoT analytics and AI platform), and IceBlox (the overarching Intelligent Convergent Enterprise platform). IceBlox digitizes traditional business operations by converging Blockchain, IoT, and AI technologies, with DataSar embedded as the IoT sensor connectivity layer and Prime-SIGMA embedded as the analytics engine. DataSar Manufacturing Apps provide pre-built solutions for specific manufacturing use cases. The three products work together to enable digital transformation across selling, buying, autonomous supply chain management, and global commerce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DataSar: IoT platform for automated, intelligent and highly secure connectivity from the edge to the cloud in manufacturing, service, maintenance, asset monitoring, supply chain, inventory, and logistics management.
• Prime-SIGMA
• IceBlox

Products and services

• IceBlox Intelligent Convergent Enterprise platform that digitizes traditional business operations with convergent Blockchain, IoT and AI technologies, enabling digital transformation in selling, buying, managing an Autonomous Supply Chain, and conducting Global Commerce. For enterprise customers in manufacturing, supply chain, and global commerce.
• DataSar IIoT Platform Multi-faceted Industrial IoT platform providing automated, intelligent, and highly secure connectivity from the edge to the cloud for manufacturing, service, maintenance, asset monitoring, supply chain, inventory, and logistics management. Embedded within IceBlox as the IoT component. For enterprise manufacturers and asset-heavy operators.
• Prime-SIGMA IIoT Analytics Solution that ingests data from IoT and other sources, converts raw data into shareable formats including data visualization, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence, with prescriptive and predictive analytics. Embedded within IceBlox as the analytics component. For enterprise data teams and operations leaders.
• DataSar Manufacturing Apps Pre-built manufacturing applications built on the DataSar IIoT platform, installable in under 60 minutes without disrupting production, providing real-time visibility into factory floor operations. For enterprise manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pre-built solutions can be installed in less than 60 minutes without disrupting production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• PrimeNumerics Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobeCom21 acquired 51% of PrimeNumerics Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in IOT platforms, AI and Blockchain. PrimeNumerics is a SAP consulting partnership with 200 consultants, specializing in CloudExchange (AutoDX) and Big Data Analytics. CTO Akash Mavle is CEO of PrimeNumerica. The acquisition strengthens GlobeCom21's analytics, AI, Auto Data Exchange, and SAP integration capabilities.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobeCom21 leverages IBM Trade Lens for logistics tracking and IBM World Wire for payment integration within the IceBlox platform. DataSar IoT platform information is integrated with IBM systems for supply chain transformation.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP is mentioned as a key integration partner within the IceBlox Supply Chain 4.0 ecosystem. System Integration building block includes SAP alongside IBM, Oracle, and Infor for enterprise connectivity.
• OraclemajorTechnology or IntegrationOracle is listed as a technology partner/integrated system within the IceBlox platform ecosystem, part of system integration capabilities.
• MicrosoftmajorTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft is listed as a technology partner with logo displayed on the Partners page, indicating integration or technology relationship.
• Kangiten Technologies Pvt. Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationKangiten Technologies developed the flagship DataSar IoT Platform. The platform successfully processed over 200,000 payloads as a milestone achievement. DataSar is described as a component of the IceBlox Intelligent Convergent Enterprise Platform.
• InformajorTechnology or IntegrationInfor is mentioned as a key integration partner within the IceBlox Supply Chain 4.0 ecosystem for enterprise system connectivity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Siemens MindSphere: Siemens' industrial IoT platform connecting machines and physical infrastructure to the cloud for analytics. Operates as a direct competitor to DataSar and IceBlox in industrial asset monitoring, predictive maintenance, and manufacturing analytics for asset-heavy enterprises.
• Hitachi Lumada: Hitachi's IIoT platform combining edge, cloud, and AI capabilities for industrial data analytics and digital transformation. Directly comparable to IceBlox's converged IoT+AI+blockchain architecture targeting manufacturing, energy, and supply chain use cases.
• PTC ThingWorx: PTC's industrial IoT platform enabling connectivity, analytics, and augmented reality for manufacturing operations. Directly comparable to DataSar and IceBlox in offering a multi-protocol industrial connectivity platform with embedded analytics for manufacturing and service monitoring use cases.
• GE Digital Predix: GE Digital's industrial IoT platform purpose-built for asset-intensive industries with predictive analytics. Competes head-to-head with DataSar and IceBlox in industrial asset monitoring, manufacturing analytics, and reliability use cases for asset-heavy enterprises.
• Bosch IoT Suite: Bosch's industrial IoT platform connecting devices and sensors in manufacturing, logistics, and mobility. Comparable to DataSar in offering multi-protocol device connectivity with analytics and services for industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Uptake: Industrial AI software company providing asset performance, reliability, and supply chain analytics for asset-heavy industries. Overlaps with Prime-SIGMA and IceBlox's predictive/prescriptive analytics capabilities for manufacturing and industrial customers.
• C3.ai: Enterprise AI application platform with strong industrial/manufacturing vertical penetration (predictive maintenance, supply chain optimization, fraud). Comparable to Prime-SIGMA and the AI layer of IceBlox in delivering AI/ML applications on top of industrial data.

Broad incumbents

• AWS IoT: Amazon's broad hyperscaler IoT platform suite (IoT Core, IoT SiteWise, IoT Analytics, etc.) covering industrial connectivity and analytics. GlobeCom21 explicitly positions against AWS IoT as an inside-firewall alternative with enhanced security, making AWS a key competitive incumbent.
• Microsoft Azure IoT: Microsoft's IoT platform (Azure IoT Hub, IoT Central, Digital Twins) serving industrial and supply chain scenarios at scale. A deep enterprise incumbent overlapping GlobeCom21's manufacturing and supply chain verticals, especially given Microsoft's logo on the GlobeCom21 partners page.
• IBM Maximo Application Suite: IBM's enterprise asset management and IoT platform with extensions for monitoring, predictive maintenance, and visual inspection. Highly comparable to IceBlox's asset-monitoring and supply-chain offerings, and GlobeCom21 also partners with IBM via Trade Lens and World Wire integrations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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