Quarta Technologies

What Quarta Technologies does

Quarta Technologies (Кварта Технологии) is a privately held Russian IT distribution and embedded systems company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Moscow. The company operates three business lines: embedded operating systems (Astra Linux Embedded distribution since 2023, having previously held Microsoft Windows IoT/Embedded distribution rights since 2004), proprietary IoT hardware for refrigerated transport monitoring (the iQFreeze certified temperature recorder), and multi-vendor business software distribution across 150+ Russian and foreign software vendors. It serves more than 500 partner device manufacturers across Russia and CIS countries, with iQFreeze sold to enterprises in retail, transport, pharmaceutical, food production, and logistics sectors.

The company's core proprietary technology is iQFreeze, a certified (поверенный) temperature recorder that monitors refrigeration-heating unit (ХОУ) parameters in real time and integrates with the A1TRACK (formerly MAN Pride) fleet monitoring system via an OEM relationship with MAN commercial vehicles. On the software side, Quarta acts as an authorized distributor for Astra Linux Embedded (co-developed with NPO RusBITech since 2022), Kaspersky Lab, ABBYY Content AI, UserGate, CommuniGate, MDaemon, Radmin, and other vendors. Hardware and software distribution are complemented by professional services including consulting, integration, training, and an annual Eday conference (operated since 2008 as the leading embedded technology event in Russia for a decade). The company is included in the Russian Federation's accredited IT company register (2014) and has been recognized as Microsoft Distributor of the Year for EMEA in 2013.

The revenue model combines licensing royalties from embedded OS distribution, hardware sales (iQFreeze), one-time software licensing and distribution fees, and professional services. Go-to-market is primarily channel-led through a 500+ partner network, supplemented by direct enterprise sales, four specialized websites (quarta.ru, quarta-embedded.ru, iqfreeze.ru, quarta-soft.ru), and event-driven engagement via Eday. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Recent strategic emphasis has shifted toward Russian import-substitution software following the 2022+ geopolitical reset, with Astra Linux Embedded becoming the central growth pillar alongside the established iQFreeze hardware line.

Name

Quarta Technologies

Legal name

ООО «Кварта Технологии»

Website

https://quarta.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Quarta Technologies is a Moscow-based Russian IT distributor founded in 1997, specializing in embedded operating systems (Astra Linux Embedded), proprietary IoT hardware (iQFreeze temperature recorders), and multi-vendor business software for 500+ partner manufacturers and enterprise customers across Russia and CIS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Embedded Systems & IoT Distribution

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Telematics, ADAS & AI Dashcams (TLAEAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Embedded Software & Firmware Tools (Compilers, Debug, RTOS tooling) (HDAHAFAE), Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC)

Keywords

• Embedded operating systems
• Transport telematics solutions
• IoT temperature monitoring
• Enterprise software distribution
• Refrigerated transport monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Embedded Operating System Distribution: Distribution of embedded OS licenses (Astra Linux Embedded) to manufacturers of specialized fixed-purpose devices. Revenue generated through volume licensing agreements with device manufacturers across Russia and CIS.
2. IoT Hardware Sales (iQFreeze): Sale of proprietary iQFreeze certified temperature recorders for refrigerated transport monitoring. Hardware devices with embedded monitoring capabilities sold to transport companies, retail chains, and logistics operators.
3. Business Software Distribution: Distribution of licensed software products from Russian and international vendors including Astra Linux, Р7-Офис, Мой Офис, Киберпротект, Лаборатория Касперского, ABBYY Content AI, GFI, UserGate, CommuniGate, MDaemon, Radmin and others. Revenue from software licensing and distribution fees.
4. Professional Services: Development and training services in embedded solutions based on Astra Linux Embedded. Consultation and technical support services for partners and customers implementing embedded technologies.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Quarta Technologies distributes embedded operating systems (Astra Linux Embedded for Russia/CIS since 2023; Microsoft Windows IoT/Embedded for Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia since 2004) to manufacturers of intelligent fixed-purpose devices. The company also manufactures and sells iQFreeze, the first Russian certified temperature recorder with refrigeration-heating unit control functions for real-time monitoring of refrigerated cargo transport, and integrates devices with the A1TRACK (formerly MAN PRIDE) fleet monitoring system. A third line distributes licensed business software from Russian and international vendors (Kaspersky Lab, R7-Office, My Office, ABBYY Content AI, UserGate, etc.), with professional consultation, development, and training services.

Product overview

Quarta Technologies operates as a multi-product technology company offering three main product lines: (1) Embedded Systems covering Astra Linux Embedded operating system distribution and Microsoft Windows IoT/Embedded products for manufacturers of intelligent fixed-purpose devices; (2) Transport Telematics featuring iQFreeze temperature recorders with refrigeration unit monitoring capabilities and A1TRACK (MAN PRIDE) transport monitoring system integration services; and (3) Business Software distribution including Russian and foreign licensed software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iQFreeze: Verified temperature recorder with refrigerator-heating unit control functions for monitoring refrigerated transport conditions in real-time.
• A1TRACK
• quarta-embedded.ru
• quarta-soft.ru
• iqfreeze.ru

Products and services

• iQFreeze Temperature Recorder Verified (поверенный) temperature recorder with refrigeration-heating unit (ХОУ) control functions for real-time monitoring of perishable cargo transportation conditions and refrigerator unit performance. Supports most ХОУ models and integrates with existing transport monitoring infrastructure (A1TRACK/MAN PRIDE). Sold to Russian refrigerated transport owners including retail chains, transport companies, pharmaceutical carriers, food producers, and logistics operators.
• Astra Linux Embedded Distribution Russian embedded operating system for specialized devices and fixed-purpose computer solutions, distributed by Quarta Technologies to manufacturers of intelligent devices across Russia and CIS countries. Includes co-developed specialized licenses for fixed-purpose devices.
• Microsoft Windows IoT/Embedded Distribution Distribution and partner consultation services for Microsoft Windows IoT/Embedded products in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.
• Business Software Distribution Distribution of licensed software products from Russian and international vendors including Astra Linux, R7-Office, My Office, Cyberprotect, Kaspersky Lab, Content AI (ABBYY), GFI, UserGate, CommuniGate, MDaemon, Radmin, and others. Focused on import substitution for Russian businesses.
• A1TRACK Transport Monitoring Integration Services for connecting cargo transport vehicles to the A1TRACK monitoring system (formerly known as MAN PRIDE), with iQFreeze integrated into the platform for comprehensive fleet telematics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,001 iQFreeze units sold by 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered standard and core.

• Р7-Офис (R7-Office)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Software vendor partner for office productivity solutions distributed by Quarta Technologies as part of import substitution portfolio.
• Astra Linux (АО «НПО РусБИТех»)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Quarta Technologies became authorized distributor of Astra Linux Embedded operating system for Russia and CIS countries. The partnership also includes co-development of specialized licenses for fixed-purpose devices. In 2024, more than 10,000 licenses delivered and 100+ manufacturers producing devices on Astra Linux Embedded.
• MAN (commercial vehicles)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Contract with MAN commercial vehicle manufacturer for supply and support of integrated telematics system MAN Pride in Russia. iQFreeze temperature recorder integrated with MAN Pride monitoring system. Later transitioned to A1TRACK monitoring system.
• Лаборатория Касперского (Kaspersky Lab)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014Distributor agreement signed between Кварта Технологии and Kaspersky Lab for software distribution in Russia.
• Microsoft (Windows IoT/Embedded)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2004Since 2004, Quarta Technologies has been authorized Microsoft Windows Embedded (IoT) distributor for Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. The company has held various Microsoft partnership levels including Gold Certified Partner (1998), Microsoft Embedded Partner Gold for Training and Integration (2005), and Microsoft Gold Partner with Windows and Devices competency (2018). Won Microsoft 'Distributor of the Year' award in 2013 for EMEA region.
• Мой Офис (My Office)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoftware vendor partner for office productivity solutions included in Quarta Technologies' business software distribution portfolio.
• Киберпротект (Cyberprotect)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorData protection and cybersecurity software vendor partner in Quarta Technologies' software distribution portfolio.
• Content AI (ABBYY)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContent intelligence and document recognition software (ABBYY) distributed by Quarta Technologies to Russian customers.
• UserGatestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork security and firewall solutions vendor partner in Quarta Technologies' security software portfolio.
• A1TRACKcoreTechnology or IntegrationTransport fleet monitoring system. Quarta Technologies offers services for connecting transport to A1TRACK monitoring system (formerly MAN Pride). iQFreeze integrated with this platform for comprehensive fleet monitoring.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tive: Tive provides IoT-based cold-chain visibility solutions including real-time temperature, humidity, and location tracking for pharma and food logistics. Its single-use and reusable IoT trackers plus cloud platform are a modern, international parallel to Quarta's iQFreeze and A1TRACK refrigerated transport offering.
• BaseALT (ALT Linux): BaseALT develops ALT Linux, a Russian-made operating system positioned for import-substitution and embedded use cases — making it a direct competitor to Astra Linux Embedded, the OS that Quarta distributes. Both target the same Russian OEM and government-enterprise customer base.
• Mont: Mont is a Russian IT distributor focused on enterprise software, cybersecurity, and infrastructure solutions from global and domestic vendors. Its multi-vendor distribution approach and enterprise customer base closely mirror Quarta's business software distribution and embedded systems portfolio.
• Wind River Systems: Wind River is a global leader in embedded operating systems (VxWorks, Wind River Linux) for intelligent edge devices. As a specialist in embedded OS distribution to device manufacturers, Wind River is the international analogue for Quarta's embedded OS distribution business with Astra Linux Embedded.
• Sensitech (Carrier): Sensitech, now part of Carrier, is a global leader in cold-chain visibility solutions for pharma and food, providing temperature monitoring hardware, software, and analytics — directly comparable to Quarta's iQFreeze temperature recorder and A1TRACK fleet monitoring business.
• OCS Distribution: OCS Distribution is one of the largest Russian IT distributors, offering hardware, software, and enterprise solutions from leading global and Russian vendors. Its breadth of vendor partnerships and channel-driven B2B distribution model are directly comparable to Quarta's software and embedded OS distribution business.
• Controlant: Controlant provides real-time cold-chain visibility solutions primarily for the pharmaceutical industry, including IoT data loggers and cloud monitoring — directly comparable to Quarta's iQFreeze certified temperature recorder and refrigerated transport monitoring offering.
• Berlinger & Co. Berlinger manufactures temperature monitoring solutions for the pharmaceutical cold chain, with a strong regulatory and quality-compliance focus. Its certified pharma cold-chain monitoring products and regulated-industry customer base are directly comparable to Quarta's iQFreeze temperature recorder.
• Softline (Noventiq): Softline/Noventiq is a major Russian-headquartered IT distributor offering enterprise software, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions across multiple verticals. Quarta's multi-vendor software distribution model (Kaspersky, ABBYY, UserGate, R7-Office, etc.) and embedded OS distribution parallel Softline's distribution-led approach.

Broad incumbents

• Emerson (GO Real-Time Cold Chain): Emerson's GO Real-Time Cold Chain provides temperature, location, and humidity monitoring across pharma and food supply chains as part of Emerson's broader industrial automation portfolio. As a large industrial conglomerate with overlapping cold-chain capabilities, it competes broadly with Quarta's iQFreeze business but across a much wider product range.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QuartaTech

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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