Videocom Group

What Videocom Group does

Videocom Group (legal name Groupe Videocom) is a French systems integrator founded in 1986 in Thonon-les-Bains, specializing in the design, deployment and maintenance of audio-visual, networking and satellite telecommunications solutions for B2B customers. The group markets a packaged portfolio of six core solutions under the ComX naming convention: ComPhone (IPBX/SIP trunking and unified communications), ComSpot (managed WiFi with captive portal and PayPal ticketing), ComProtect (HD video surveillance with intelligent detection features and ANPR), ComSat (KA-SAT/VSAT satellite internet), ComTV (IPTV with PMS integration) and ComView (centralized digital signage). In 2021 it added COMSMART, a LoRaWAN-based connected services operator offering for IoT deployments, and operates an in-house provisioning server for industrial site configuration.

The company serves six primary verticals - campings and vacation villages, retail and large-scale distribution, municipalities and public spaces, educational establishments, enterprises, and hospitality and residences - with publicly named enterprise customers including LIDL (national framework for video protection), STIME/Leclerc (REFLEX digitalization of 3,000 retail points of sale) and Best Drive/Continental AG (VoIP Centrex across 230 sites with 1,000+ extensions and 500 DECT handsets). Revenue is generated through professional installation services, recurring maintenance contracts with 4-hour remote response and J+2 on-site SLAs, managed VoIP/IoT services, and project engineering fees.

Go-to-market is enterprise-led B2B with a national field deployment model: a small HQ organization (~28 employees) coordinates projects while a network of 350 specialized technicians across 26 regional installation centers provides proximity service across France and six neighboring countries (Germany, Belgium, Spain, Luxembourg, Portugal, Switzerland). The group is privately held by the founding SME consortium, with no disclosed parent, external investors or funding rounds; it has maintained ISO 9001 certification for over 15 years and runs an in-house training center (Centre Formacom) to develop and certify installation talent.

Name

Videocom Group

Legal name

Groupe Videocom

Website

https://groupevideocom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Videocom Group is a French systems integrator founded in 1986 that designs, deploys and maintains packaged audio-visual, networking, satellite and IoT solutions (ComPhone, ComSpot, ComProtect, ComSat, ComTV, ComView, COMSMART) for enterprise and mid-market customers across retail, hospitality, municipalities, education and campings in France and six neighboring countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Systems Integration

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (5174), Satellite Telecommunications (51741)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM)

Keywords

• Satellite data transmission
• Video surveillance systems
• VoIP telephony solutions
• WiFi network integration
• Digital signage networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Thonon-les-bains

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: Installation and configuration of networks and telecommunications solutions including satellite and terrestrial data transmission, IoT, IP telephony, TV over IP, WiFi, and video surveillance.
2. Maintenance and Support Services: Preventive and corrective maintenance of network and telecommunications equipment. Telemaintenance services, level I-III support center, 4-hour response time (GTR) with J+2 on-site intervention.
3. Unified Communications Solutions: VoIP Centrex solutions with centralized telephony management for multi-site deployments, including unified communications tools.
4. Project Management and Integration: Engineering and design of customized solutions, project deployment management at national level, and ongoing technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Videocom Group designs, integrates, deploys, and maintains packaged telecommunications and digital technology solutions for businesses and organizations. Its portfolio covers satellite data transmission (VSAT/KSAT/KA-SAT), IP telephony (VoIP/IPBX), enterprise and public WiFi networks, video surveillance (vidéoprotection), IPTV/digital TV distribution, digital signage, and IoT/LoRaWAN connected services, delivered through a national network of 350 technicians across 26 installation centers.

Product overview

Videocom Group offers a portfolio of six integrated packaged solutions (ComPhone, ComSpot, ComProtect, ComSat, ComTV, ComView) covering telecommunications, WiFi connectivity, video surveillance, satellite internet, IPTV/digital TV, and digital signage. The company operates as a systems integrator combining hardware, software, and installation/maintenance services. Solutions serve diverse vertical markets including hospitality, retail, education, municipalities, and camping sectors, with deployment and support provided through a national network of 350 technicians across 26 installation centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Comprotect: Système de vidéoprotection accessible sur site et à distance, avec équipements d'alarme intrusion et contrôle d'accès.
• Comspot
• Comphone
• Comsat
• Comtv
• Comview
• COMSMART

Products and services

• ComPhone IP-based telephony and unified communications solution enabling transition from traditional PSTN to VoIP networks, featuring IPBX (hosted or on-premise), SIP trunking, reporting, cost optimization, and mobile smartphone integration. Targeted at enterprises and multi-site organizations needing centralized telephony management.
• ComSpot Public and enterprise WiFi network solution with client access management, connection recording for regulatory compliance (French decree n°2006-358), captive portal, ticketing system with PayPal payment integration, and multi-language support. Targeted at venues needing compliant WiFi such as campings, hotels, public spaces, and enterprises.
• ComProtect Scalable video surveillance (vidéoprotection) system with HD cameras (dome, directional, outdoor, motorized, 360° panoramic with IR night vision), intelligent features including motion detection, object disappearance alerts, line crossing detection, and ANPR (automatic number plate recognition), with up to 30 days secure video storage. Targeted at enterprises, retail chains, municipalities, and public spaces.
• ComSat High-speed satellite internet and private network access solution using KA-SAT or VSAT technology, enabling connectivity in dense or remote areas, with modulable bandwidth capacity, backup link security, and event coverage deployment. Targeted at organizations needing connectivity in areas unserved by terrestrial networks.
• ComTV IPTV and digital TV distribution solution combining conventional digital TV with interactive IPTV services, featuring terrestrial and satellite reception, 4K IP TVs, middleware server, custom channel packages, VOD, radio, room directory, smartphone/tablet interactivity, and PMS (Property Management System) interface integration. Targeted at hotels, residences, and campings.
• ComView Centralized digital communication and digital signage solution for managing multimedia content distribution across screens at single or multiple sites, featuring 4K players, XML/RSS feeds, social media integration (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), outdoor LED displays, interactive kiosks, and automated content updates. Targeted at enterprises, municipalities, retail, and venues.
• COMSMART Connected services operator offering using LoRaWAN technology for IoT deployments, enabling Videocom to act as a network operator for low-power wide-area IoT connectivity. Targeted at organizations needing IoT network infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 satellite stations deployed (VSAT, KSAT)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LoRaWAN Technology PartnerscoreTechnology or Integration · 8 September 2021COMSMART offering utilizes LoRaWAN technology for IoT connected services, positioning Videocom as an operator of connected services for IoT deployments.
• Equipment Manufacturers (Certified Partners)coreTechnology or IntegrationContinuously renewed manufacturer certifications ensure professional integration of systems. Partnership with equipment manufacturers for video surveillance, WiFi, telephony, and other technology solutions.
• National SME Network of InstallerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork structured around a national grouping of SMEs composed of experts and technicians. 350 specialized technicians support daily operations across France.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TDF: TDF is a French broadcast and telecom infrastructure operator managing terrestrial broadcast networks, fiber, and wireless infrastructure. Its broadcasting heritage and network operations footprint align with Videocom's origins in audio-visual and satellite broadcasting technology, and it competes for public-sector and enterprise connectivity projects.
• Eutelsat: Eutelsat is a major French-headquartered satellite operator with the KA-SAT broadband payload that Videocom's ComSat offering utilizes. As a satellite capacity provider and broad incumbent in European satellite communications, Eutelsat is a critical upstream supplier and an indirect competitor for enterprise satellite connectivity deals.
• SES Networks: SES Networks is the enterprise and government connectivity arm of SES, providing global managed satellite data services across GEO and MEO constellations. Comparable to Videocom's ComSat VSAT/satellite connectivity business at the wholesale and managed-services layer, with a much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Orange Business Services: Orange Business Services is the enterprise division of Orange, offering managed network, unified communications, IoT, and cloud services globally. As a broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities in VoIP, managed SD-WAN, satellite, and IoT, it competes with Videocom on enterprise tenders and is also a potential ecosystem/partner for hybrid deployments.
• Bouygues Telecom Entreprises: Bouygues Telecom Entreprises delivers fixed and mobile telephony, VPN, IoT, and cloud services to French businesses and public-sector clients. The fixed-line, mobile, and IoT portfolio overlaps meaningfully with Videocom's ComPhone and COMSMART offerings, particularly for multi-site enterprise and SME customers.

Direct peers

• SPIE ICS: SPIE ICS is the digital services and ICT systems integration arm of SPIE SA, one of the largest independent European multi-technical services groups. Like Videocom, SPIE ICS designs, deploys, and maintains unified communications, networking, data center, and managed-service solutions for enterprise and public-sector clients across France, making it a closely comparable French systems integrator with substantially greater scale.
• SNEF Group: SNEF is a French independent multi-technical group with a dedicated telecoms/integrator division covering fixed and mobile networks, IP telephony, video surveillance, and connected building solutions. Its vertical mix of electrical contracting plus telecoms integration and French regional footprint make it one of the closest direct comparables to Videocom's service offering.
• Axians (VINCI Energies): Axians is the ICT brand of VINCI Energies, delivering enterprise network infrastructure, unified communications, data center, and IoT integration across Europe. The comparable business model — multi-vendor systems integration with strong regional service coverage — directly overlaps with Videocom's six-product portfolio and installer-network GTM.
• Hub One (Groupe ADP): Hub One is a French digital services company specializing in telecom, WiFi, IoT, and unified communications deployments for airports, retail, logistics, and enterprise. Its WiFi, IP telephony, and IoT portfolio plus integrator-led deployment model make it a closely comparable French specialist — particularly in mission-critical WiFi and IP telephony use cases.
• Eiffage Energie Systèmes: Eiffage Energie Systèmes is the energy and digital infrastructure subsidiary of Eiffage, providing telecom networks, smart-building, security, and digital signage deployments to enterprise and public-sector customers. It competes for the same French national framework contracts and retail/municipal rollouts that Videocom services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 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

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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