Name

Deviceworx

Legal name

Deviceworx Technologies Inc.

Website

https://deviceworx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial IoT Sensors and Gateways

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Asset Tracking, RTLS & Industrial Visibility (IMAIAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC), Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD), Cellular IoT/M2M Gateways & Routers (LTE/5G) (HDAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Industrial IoT sensors
• Asset tracking systems
• Vibration monitoring sensors
• Wireless sensor networks
• IoT gateway platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Sensors and Gateways: Sale of xTAG sensors (Vibration, Environmental, Gas, Ventilation) and xGATEWAY platforms. Sensors are available in wireless (Wi-Fi HaLow) and wired (USB) variants. Gateways include xGATEWAY 3.0, xGATEWAY LTE, and xGATEWAY Pure.
2. Software Licensing - Chameleon for Digital Signage: Annual license fee of $150 per screen for Chameleon C4DS digital signage software running on Android platforms.
3. Custom Development Services: Professional engineering services for custom IoT device and dashboard development, including feasibility analysis, specification, planning, development, testing, certification, and manufacturing assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Deviceworx designs, manufactures, and sells an integrated Industrial IoT ecosystem consisting of wireless xTAG sensors (vibration, environmental, gas, and CO2/ventilation), xGATEWAY platforms (Wi-Fi HaLow, LTE, and serial variants), and the xTRAx asset tracking system (Puck tags plus gateways). Solutions bundle hardware, firmware, embedded software, cloud connectivity (Azure, AWS, GCP), and monitoring/analytics, and are built to operate 24/7 in harsh industrial, agricultural, municipal, and legacy-equipment environments. The company also offers custom IoT product development services and a legacy Chameleon digital-signage software product licensed annually per screen.

Product overview

Deviceworx offers an integrated Industrial IoT ecosystem comprising hardware sensors (xTAG family), IoT gateways (xGATEWAY family), and asset tracking solutions (xTRAx family). The xTAG Sensors acquire physical data (vibration, environmental, gas, CO2) and connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi HaLow or USB to xGATEWAY platforms, which push data to cloud services (Azure IoT, AWS IoT Core, Google Cloud) for monitoring, alarming, and analytics. The xTRAx system provides asset tracking with long-range LoRaWAN connectivity and GPS/Wi-Fi positioning. Legacy products include Chameleon digital signage and xPLAYER for proximity marketing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• xTRAx: Asset tracking system with industrial puck asset tags featuring GPS + LoRaWAN connectivity, up to 1m accuracy, and 10-year battery life.
• xGATEWAY
• xTAG
• Chameleon for Digital Signage (C4DS)

Products and services

• xTRAx Asset Tracking System Industrial-grade asset tracking solution combining the xTRAx Puck (Asset Tag) and xTRAx Gateway to provide positioning with up to 1m accuracy outdoors and indoors using GPS, LoRaWAN, and Wi-Fi AP scanning. Designed for asset tracking of forklifts, tools, heavy machinery, livestock, e-bikes, scooters, municipal vehicles, and other valuable items across areas without cellular coverage.
• xTRAx Puck (Asset Tag) Compact, durable industrial asset tag with IP67 waterproof rating and -40C to 70C operating range, featuring motion sensor activation (powers on only when asset moves), multiple mounting options, and adaptive accuracy modes (LoRaWAN, WiFi AP scanning, GPS) to balance precision and power consumption. Communicates through MeshCore Repeaters to xTRAx Gateways with up to 10-year battery life.
• xTRAx Gateway Industrial-grade gateway supporting LoRaWAN communication with up to thousands of Pucks simultaneously, featuring LTE, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet connectivity with TPM for encrypted data and Linux/Unix-based security. Covers up to 25+ sq km per gateway for dedicated site installs.
• xGATEWAY 3.0 Next-generation IoT gateway combining Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) and LTE connectivity. Features Debian Linux 11, ARM Cortex-A53 processor, RS-232/485, GPS, TPM 2.0, mini PCIe slot for LTE Cat 1/Cat 4, and on-device AI support via TensorFlow Lite and Onnx for edge processing. Communicates with thousands of xTAGs and pushes data to Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• xGATEWAY LTE Legacy IoT gateway with built-in Class 1 LTE, CAN Bus, and TPM 2.0. Supports mini PCIe for alternative network connections including LoRaWAN or HaLow, ARM Cortex-A53 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB flash, and DIN Rail mount.
• xGATEWAY Pure Original IoT gateway with RS-232/485 support for up to 32 legacy control devices, pre-packaged with C-Labs Factory-Relay for plug-n-play connection to Microsoft Azure IoT Hub. Features Debian Linux 10 and .NET Framework 5.0 support, designed for retrofitting legacy industrial equipment.
• xTAG Vibration Sensor Industrial wireless vibration sensor for monitoring heavy equipment and forecasting failures before they happen. Acquires vibration data at 25 to 1600 samples per sec in X, Y, Z dimensions with gyroscopic angle sensing. Available in Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) and USB variants with 1–8 year battery life. Trigger alarms in the form of text messages or emails when vibration data thresholds are breached.
• xTAG Ventilation (CO2) Sensor Wireless CO2 sensor for monitoring ventilation effectiveness in public and private spaces. Measures ambient CO2 concentration to indicate ventilation effectiveness and reduce virus spread. Supports data acquisition through the xTAG Explorer App on tablet, allowing operators to review real-time charts and export raw data and reports.
• xTAG Environmental Sensor Multi-purpose environmental sensor for monitoring temperature, pressure, humidity, and other environmental conditions. Applications include machine health monitoring, produce transport tracking, livestock and pet safety, workplace optimization, and production line quality control.
• xTAG Gas Sensor Gas sensor measuring VOC and VSC gas concentrations in air. Detects hydrogen sulphide (H2S), sewage gas, fire off-gases, construction off-gases, spoiled produce off-gases, gasoline, propane, and natural gas (methane) for safety monitoring in public spaces.
• xTAG Explorer App Tablet app for iOS/Android that connects to xTAG Wireless Vibration Sensors via Bluetooth. Allows operators to configure acquisition, start data acquisition streams, review real-time charts, and export raw data and reports.
• Chameleon for Digital Signage (C4DS) Android-based digital signage solution running on solid-state, fanless platforms with remote content management, dynamic content via web page captures, content scheduling, screen health monitoring, and proof-of-play reporting. Annual license fee: $150 USD per screen per year.
• xPLAYER Android-based digital signage player platform that supports proximity marketing via beaconing technology to both iPhones and Android phones. Communicates wirelessly with mobile devices up to 300 feet (100m) range for opt-in advertising and notifications.
• Custom IoT Development Services Professional engineering services for custom IoT device and dashboard development, including feasibility analysis, specification, planning, development, testing, certification, and manufacturing assistance for enterprises needing tailored solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dramatically reduce costs associated with unplanned downtime through vibration-based failure prediction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• C-Labs (Connectivity-Labs LLC)coreTechnology or IntegrationFactory-Relay industrial software framework integrated into xGATEWAYs. Provides Microsoft Azure IoT Cloud connectivity out-of-the-box, secure local networking within factory networks, plug-in for xTAG Sensor communications, and IoT edge processing support in .NET, JavaScript, or Python.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud platform for IoT data processing, analysis, alarming, and reporting. xGATEWAYs push data to Azure IoT Hub. Azure connections use best practices developed for sensitive manufacturing and industrial facilities.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS IoT Core)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationAlternative cloud platform for IoT data processing and analysis. AWS IoT Core supported as cloud destination for xTAG sensor data.
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationAlternative cloud platform for IoT data processing and analysis. Google Cloud IoT support available for xTAG sensor data.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Connected Industry: Bosch's Connected Industry division offers IIoT sensors, gateways, and condition monitoring solutions (e.g., Nexeed) for predictive maintenance and asset tracking. It directly competes with Deviceworx's xTAG vibration and xTRAx offerings, with significantly larger R&D and global enterprise reach.
• Advantech: Advantech manufactures industrial IoT gateways, edge computers, and sensor platforms for factory automation and smart manufacturing. Its UNO and EKI product lines compete directly with Deviceworx's xGATEWAY family in industrial edge deployments, particularly with higher volume but less specialized software.
• Digi International: Digi International is a long-established industrial IoT vendor offering cellular routers, gateways (e.g., Digi IX40), and remote management platforms. It is directly comparable to Deviceworx's xGATEWAY line for industrial connectivity, with a much broader product portfolio and channel reach.
• Samsara: Samsara is a publicly-traded industrial IoT leader offering connected sensors, gateways, and cloud dashboards for fleet, asset, and equipment monitoring. It competes with Deviceworx on the industrial asset tracking and environmental monitoring use cases but operates at vastly larger scale with an enterprise sales force.
• Sierra Wireless: Sierra Wireless (now part of Semtech) provides cellular modules, gateways, and IoT platform services for industrial M2M and asset tracking applications. It overlaps with Deviceworx's LTE gateway and asset tracking offerings, with stronger carrier relationships and global distribution.

Direct peers

• Teltonika Networks: Teltonika Networks manufactures industrial cellular routers, gateways, and IoT devices for fleet and industrial monitoring. Its RUT/RUTX product line parallels Deviceworx's xGATEWAY family in LTE/connectivity focus, with broader SKU breadth and stronger European distribution.
• Confidex: Confidex designs and manufactures industrial-grade RFID and BLE asset tracking tags and infrastructure for logistics, manufacturing, and rail. Its ruggedized, long-battery-life tags closely parallel Deviceworx's xTRAx Puck in durability and use case fit.
• Particle: Particle provides cellular IoT modules, gateways, and a cloud platform targeted at industrial and enterprise IoT deployments. Like Deviceworx, it sells integrated hardware-plus-cloud connectivity solutions, but focuses more on cellular modules while Deviceworx emphasizes Wi-Fi HaLow and LoRaWAN.
• PervasID: PervasID provides passive and active RTLS infrastructure for industrial and healthcare asset tracking using long-range RFID readers. It is comparable to Deviceworx's xTRAx Gateway ecosystem for site-wide asset visibility, though PervasID focuses on reader-centric deployments.

Emerging players

• Cognosos: Cognosos offers a cloud-based RTLS platform with lightweight wireless tags for real-time asset tracking in hospitals, logistics, and industrial yards. It competes with Deviceworx on enterprise-grade tracking accuracy and software-led differentiation, but uses proprietary radio technology rather than LoRaWAN/Wi-Fi HaLow.

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

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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