Elionia

What Elionia does

Eliona is a Swiss smart building software platform developed by IoTEC AG and headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland. The platform unifies operational technology (OT), IoT, and IT building systems into a single infrastructure portal available in cloud and on-premises deployments, ingesting live data through standardized semantic ontologies (Brick, Project Haystack, RealEstateCore) and an EdgeNode gateway layer that supports manufacturer-agnostic hardware with SSL/TLS-encrypted exchange. The modular product spans a core platform plus four AI capability modules: AI Monitoring (NL2SQL natural-language copilot), AI Management (no-code Rule Chain automation), AI Optimization (reinforcement learning paired with LSTM forecasting for peak shaving and energy reduction), and a roadmap-stage AI Agent for autonomous goal-driven optimization (planned 2028). Supporting modules cover dashboards, alarming and escalation, ticketing, asset management, analytics and ESG reporting, smart views, maps and floorplans, IFC/BIM modelling, a photorealistic digital twin, and a Python-based Script Engine for custom integrations. The App Marketplace connects to more than 100 expert systems across BMS, IoT sensors, lighting, access, waste, and communication protocols (BACnet, KNX, Modbus, MQTT, LoRaWAN, OPC UA).

Eliona serves large enterprise building owners and operators with complex multi-site portfolios, with documented deployments in healthcare (University Hospital Basel with 160+ room controllers; Zurich Children's Hospital with 150+ people counting sensors and 1,300+ asset tracking anchors), pharmaceuticals (Roche Grenzach), financial services (a Swiss major bank optimizing 140 buildings with 28% energy reduction in three months; an international finance institute covering 14 buildings with 27% energy savings), transportation (SBB), and government/municipal infrastructure (Kanton Graubünden, Gemeinde Disentis since 2018). The business model is enterprise SaaS subscription priced by building portfolio size and feature usage, supplemented by professional services for onboarding, data modelling, and AI framework integration. Go-to-market was previously a single-channel Swiss motion executed exclusively through Leicom IQ AG (LEIQ); since January 2026, Eliona is a brand of ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd, integrated into the Ability BuildingPro Suites ecosystem and gaining access to ABB's global building automation distribution channels.

Name

Elionia

Legal name

IoTEC AG

Website

https://eliona.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eliona is a Swiss smart building platform unifying OT, IoT, and IT systems through AI modules for monitoring, management, and optimization. Now an ABB brand, it serves enterprise customers across healthcare, pharma, finance, transportation, and government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Building Software Platform

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Connectivity Infrastructure (Wired/Wireless, Gateways, Edge) (HSAPAPAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Building Cybersecurity & OT Network Management (BPABAGAK), Industrial Network Management & Diagnostics (OT NMS/Topology/Monitoring) (HDAFAJAI), Edge AI Deployment, Orchestration & OTA Model Updates (HDAAAJAI), Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC)

Keywords

• Smart building platform
• Building management software
• IoT integration platform
• AI building optimization
• Facility management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Winterthur

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Platform Subscription: SaaS-style software platform with flexible pricing model that grows with customer requirements. Pricing based on building portfolio size and feature usage. Deployed in cloud or on-premises.
2. Professional Services: Implementation, onboarding, training, and ongoing professional services delivered by exclusive partner Leicom IQ AG. Includes kick-off, planning, technical integration, data modelling, and AI framework setup.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eliona is a modular smart building software platform that unifies OT (Operational Technology), IoT, and IT systems into a single infrastructure portal available in cloud and on-premises deployments. The platform connects 100+ expert systems through standardized ontologies and EdgeNode gateways, and provides AI-powered modules for monitoring (NL2SQL Copilot), no-code automation (Rule Chains), and ML-based optimization (reinforcement learning and forecasting). It is sold as a subscription to enterprise building owners and operators, with implementation and onboarding delivered by exclusive partner Leicom IQ AG.

Product overview

Eliona is a modular smart building software platform combining a core platform with AI-powered modules. The platform unifies OT (operational technology), IoT (Internet of Things), and IT systems into a single infrastructure portal available in both cloud and on-premises deployments. The AI Framework extends the platform with AI Monitoring (NL2SQL natural language queries), AI Management (Rule Chain automation), AI Optimization (machine learning with reinforcement learning and forecasting), and the upcoming AI Agent (autonomous optimization). Supporting modules include Dashboard & KPI, Alarming/Rules/Escalation, Ticketing, Asset Management, Analytics & Reporting, Smart View/Smart Assist, Maps & Floorplans, BIM Modelling (IFC), Digital Twin, Rule Chain, and Script Engine. The platform connects to 100+ expert systems and supports multiple protocols including MQTT, BACnet, KNX, Modbus, and OPC UA. Eliona became an ABB brand in January 2026 and is exclusively distributed and integrated by Leicom IQ AG.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eliona Platform Central smart building software platform unifying OT, IoT, and IT systems into a single infrastructure portal. Available in cloud and on-premises deployments, serving as the single source of truth for building data across enterprise portfolios. Connects to 100+ expert systems via EdgeNode gateways.
• AI Framework AI-powered extension layer for the smart building platform enabling artificial intelligence capabilities including AI Monitoring, AI Management, and AI Optimization. Includes AI Copilot for natural language interactions with building data. Available both in cloud and via AI on the Edge for local processing.
• AI Monitoring AI Copilot for buildings and portfolios enabling natural language queries to building data. Users ask questions in plain language and receive immediately understandable answers without requiring SQL knowledge or specialized training.
• AI Management No-code automation module through Rule Chains that automate processes and connect IT, OT, and IoT systems. Based on uniform ontology (Brick, Haystack, RealEstateCore) enabling cross-system understanding and portfolio automation.
• AI Optimization Plant optimization via machine learning combining forecasting (proactive) with reinforcement learning (from operation). Script Engine integrates ML scripts and acts proactively for building and portfolio optimization with peak shaving and learning control capabilities.
• Alarming, Rules and Escalation Multi-disciplinary monitoring with freely definable thresholds, conditions, and schedules including multi-level notification. Provides CO2, temperature, humidity limit monitoring with rest periods and duty roster logic, alarm forwarding, and automatic escalation.
• Ticketing Fault report processing from alarm events or manual creation with responsibilities, deadlines, comments, and documentation anchored directly to assets. Includes recurring maintenance checklists, photo/file upload, working time and material notes, and ERP/CAFM interface forwarding.
• Asset Management Centralized management of assets, devices, meters, and rooms with attributes, relationships, lifecycle, and history. Supports uniform ontologies (Brick, Project Haystack, RealEstateCore) for consistent naming and interoperability across systems.
• Analytics & Reporting Reliable data evaluations, comparisons, and reports planned or ad-hoc with AI Copilot for natural language questions. Energy and cost reports per building/portfolio, benchmarking of similar areas, and monthly/quarterly reports for management, controlling, and ESG.
• BIM Modelling (IFC) Linking IFC models with real measured values and plant information. 3D model becomes instrument for planning and operation with clearly addressable components, plants, and sensors. Maps up to 7D BIM dimensions for facility management including alarm routing to model locations.
• Photorealistic Digital Twin Photorealistic digital twin created from photos of objects and systems with POI markers for live data. Enables virtual access to systems with simplified visualization for unqualified personnel to monitor and control facilities remotely.
• Script Engine Execution environment for custom calculations and integrations using Python scripts for forecasting, optimization, and interfaces. Enables energy demand forecasts, reinforcement learning model suggestions, external service connections, and PDF invoice reading for consumption data digitization.
• Professional Services and Onboarding Implementation, onboarding, training, and ongoing professional services delivered by exclusive partner Leicom IQ AG (LEIQ). Includes 5-step process: kick-off and planning (1 week), use case definition, technical data integration (2 weeks), data modelling and AI framework integration (4 weeks), and training with professional services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28% energy consumption reduction achieved in first three months for Swiss financial institution
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

AI capability10 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ABB Asea Brown Boveri LtdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2026Since end of January 2026, Eliona is a brand of ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. This acquisition integrates Eliona's smart building platform into the ABB Ability BuildingPro Suites ecosystem, enabling global distribution and expanded market reach through ABB's established channels.
• Leicom IQ AG (LEIQ)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor and integrator for Eliona. LEIQ manages complete customer onboarding process including kick-off, planning, technical integration, data modelling, AI framework setup, and training. Primary point of contact for customer projects in Switzerland.
• CLUE Security ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSecurity expert and OT security specialist conducting penetration tests (pentests) to harden Eliona systems. Proactively identifies and remedied potential vulnerabilities in collaboration with Eliona development team.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GridPoint: Smart building energy and sustainability platform with submetering, analytics, and HVAC optimization. Comparable to Eliona on energy outcomes and multi-site portfolio visibility.
• 75F: IoT-based smart building platform with AI-driven HVAC optimization, indoor air quality, and energy management. Competes head-to-head with Eliona in commercial building portfolios using cloud + edge architecture.
• Switch Automation: Smart building platform providing portfolio analytics, fault detection, and energy optimization across multi-vendor BMS. Overlaps directly with Eliona's analytics, alarming, and optimization modules.
• Facilio: Unified building operations platform offering portfolio-level energy optimization, ESG reporting, and AI-driven maintenance — a close direct peer to Eliona's cloud-based BMS aggregation and analytics approach.
• BrainBox AI: AI-driven building optimization platform combining HVAC control with predictive analytics and energy savings. Directly comparable to Eliona's AI Optimization module targeting commercial real estate portfolios.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Forge: Honeywell's enterprise building analytics and optimization platform combining BMS, energy, and occupant experience. Directly competes with Eliona in large enterprise portfolios and ESG reporting.
• Siemens Building X: Siemens Smart Infrastructure's open building platform aggregating OT/IoT data, applications, and AI services. A broad incumbent offering overlapping functionality with Eliona's smart building platform and AI framework.
• Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Building Operation: Schneider's BMS and building analytics platform with energy and sustainability modules. A direct incumbent peer to Eliona in BMS aggregation, analytics, and energy optimization.
• ABB Ability BuildingPro: ABB's enterprise building automation and energy management suite. Now the parent product family into which Eliona has been integrated; competes at the same buyer (portfolio owners) with broader installed base and global support.

Emerging players

• KOKAI: Emerging smart building platform focused on data integration and analytics across multi-vendor BMS estates. Overlaps with Eliona's ontology-based interoperability and AI monitoring positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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