SINOS

What SINOS does

SINOS GmbH is a privately held German telematics vendor founded in 2004 and headquartered in Regensburg, operating in the D-A-CH region. The company develops and operates an in-house, cloud-based telematics platform built on Java and modern web technologies, with customer data hosted at its Nuremberg data center. The platform is organized modularly and exposes standardized interfaces (OCPP for charging infrastructure, VDV261/VDV463 for depot and dispatch integration, Google Maps/Earth for visualization, RFID for fuel station and driver license workflows), which lets SINOS position itself as a manufacturer-independent supplier for mixed electric and conventional fleets.

SINOS sells three integrated layers: (1) modular cloud software, including GPS Fahrzeugortung, TachoLive (remote digital-tachograph and driver-card download), Archivierungssoftware (tachograph archiving and violation detection), Lade- und Lastmanagement for EVs, E-Bus Telematik (battery SOC, range, energy consumption, depot visibility), Indoor Ortung via Bluetooth beacons, Tankstellenmanagement, and Digitale Führerscheinkontrolle; (2) proprietary GPS hardware (FMC 880, FMC 130, OBD trackers, SINOS Solid); and (3) integration and installation services through a nationwide workshop partner network. Reference customers include large municipal public transport operators (MVG München, DSW21 Dortmund, VAG Nürnberg, Stadtwerk Regensburg) alongside mid-market freight forwarders, bus operators, and service companies. The company is ISO 9001 certified and GDPR-compliant, and has held the TOPLIST der Telematik recognition for nine consecutive years.

SINOS monetizes through one-time hardware sales plus recurring quarterly-billed software subscriptions (12-month minimum contracts, auto-renewing for 12-month terms). All sales run through a direct, quote-based enterprise field-sales motion with no e-commerce or self-serve channel, supported by events at the VDV Elektrobuskonferenz and mobility move trade shows. Since 2022, Daimler Buses has acted as an indirect channel and deepened this in March 2025 with a 49% minority equity investment, embedding SINOS's charging-management software in the Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH turnkey e-bus depot offering. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

SINOS

Legal name

SINOS GmbH

Website

https://sinos.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SINOS is a German cloud telematics vendor founded in 2004, providing modular GPS vehicle tracking, remote digital-tachograph download, EV charging management, and depot software for fleet operators, with primary focus on public transport, logistics, and construction verticals in the D-A-CH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fleet Telematics Software

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Fleet Tracking, Mapping & Real-Time Location Services (RTLS) (TLAEAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Platforms, APIs & System Integrations for Connected Fleets (TLAEAFAN), EV Fleet Telematics (Battery/Charging/Range Analytics) (TLABAJAK), Dispatch, Workflow & Mobile Field Apps for Fleets (TLAEAFAI)

Keywords

• GPS vehicle tracking
• Fleet telematics software
• Electric bus charging management
• Digital tachograph archiving
• Fleet management platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Regensburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. GPS Telematik Hardware Sales: One-time sale of GPS tracking hardware (FMC 880, FMC 130, SINOS Solid, OBD trackers). Hardware is sold as a one-time purchase and remains the property of the customer after purchase. Hardware includes integrated M2M SIM cards for data communication, with SIM cards remaining SINOS property during the contract period. Installation available through partner workshop network.
2. Software Service and Usage Fees: Recurring quarterly subscription fees (billed quarterly in advance) for access to cloud-based software modules. Fees begin on first commissioning date or 4 weeks after delivery and SIM card activation. Minimum contract term is 12 months, automatically renewing for 12-month periods unless terminated with 3 months' notice. Fee increases permitted once per year with 3 months' notice; customers may cancel within 6 weeks if fees rise more than 5%.
3. Professional Services — Installation and Configuration: One-time configuration costs included with hardware. Optional on-site installation services available through a nationwide workshop partner network. Customers may also use their own preferred workshops or certified tachograph workshops for installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SINOS GmbH develops and sells a cloud-based telematics platform with modular software for commercial vehicle fleet operators. Core offerings include real-time GPS vehicle tracking, remote download and archiving of digital tachograph and driver card data, intelligent charging and load management software for electric vehicle fleets (with OCPP integration), and specialized e-bus telematics. The company also sells GPS tracking hardware (FMC 880, FMC 130, SINOS Solid) and provides indoor positioning and fuel station management modules for bus depots and logistics operations.

Product overview

SINOS offers a cloud-based telematics platform with multiple integrated software modules for fleet management, vehicle tracking, and electric bus operations. The core SINOS Cloud Platform serves as the foundation, complemented by specialized modules including GPS Fahrzeugortung (GPS Vehicle Tracking), TachoLive (Remote Tachograph Download), Lade- und Lastmanagement (Charge and Load Management for Electric Vehicles), E-Bus Telematik (Electric Bus Telematics), Archivierungssoftware (Tachograph Data Archiving), Digitale Führerscheinkontrolle (Driver's License Control), Tankstellenmanagement (Fuel Station Management), and Indoor Ortung (Indoor Positioning). The company also provides dedicated GPS hardware trackers (FMC 880, FMC 130) and the standalone SINOS Solid tracking unit. The modular architecture allows customers to select specific solutions based on their fleet requirements, with seamless integration between modules for comprehensive fleet digitization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SINOS Cloud Platform Open cloud-based telematics platform serving as the foundation for all SINOS fleet solutions, offering integration into existing IT systems and manufacturer-independent support for mixed electric and diesel fleets.
• GPS Fahrzeugortung (GPS Vehicle Tracking)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 vehicles equipped with SINOS telematics systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability3 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Daimler Buses Solutions GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2025The Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH subsidiary, established in 2023, specializes in consulting, design, construction, and operation of electromobility and hydrogen infrastructure. It includes SINOS charging management software as a component of complete electric bus depot solutions delivered to transport operators alongside hardware infrastructure, electrical installation, charging equipment, battery storage, and other digital services.
• Workshop Partner NetworkminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSINOS has established a network of workshop partners that provide nationwide hardware installation services for GPS tracking units in customer vehicles. This enables customers to have professional installation arranged through SINOS rather than sourcing their own installers. Customers may alternatively use their own preferred workshops or certified tachograph workshops.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• FleetGO: Dutch fleet telematics provider offering GPS tracking, tachograph management, and fleet management software primarily in the Benelux region. Comparable regional SMB/mid-market fleet telematics operator with overlapping product modules but focused on a different geography.

Direct peers

• Webfleet (Bridgestone): European fleet telematics platform (formerly TomTom Telematics) owned by Bridgestone, offering GPS tracking, tachograph management, and EV-ready fleet tools. Most direct European competitor to SINOS, with overlapping tachograph compliance and vehicle tracking modules serving commercial fleets.
• Masternaut: European fleet telematics provider (now part of Michelin Connected Fleet) offering GPS tracking, tachograph management, and driver behavior tools. Direct peer to SINOS in D-A-CH-adjacent European markets with comparable focus on compliance and fleet operations.
• Samsara: US-listed IoT platform serving fleet operators with vehicle telematics, GPS tracking, dashcams, and asset monitoring. Competes with SINOS in GPS vehicle tracking, fleet visibility, and emerging dashcam and EV modules, but at significantly larger scale and primarily US-focused.
• INIT AG: German public transport ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) vendor offering depot management, scheduling, and fleet operations software for bus and rail operators. Highly comparable to SINOS for the public transport and depot integration layers, particularly around EV charging coordination.
• IVU Traffic Technologies: Berlin-based public transport software vendor providing planning, dispatch, and depot management systems (IVU.rail, IVU.fleet) for European bus and rail operators. Comparable to SINOS on the depot management and dispatch workflow side, with a similar German ÖPNV customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Geotab: Global fleet telematics leader offering GPS tracking, vehicle data analytics, and EV fleet management. Comparable to SINOS in core GPS tracking and fleet management modules but operates at vastly greater scale with a much broader geographic footprint and product portfolio.
• Verizon Connect: Enterprise fleet management platform within Verizon, offering GPS tracking, route optimization, and fleet analytics. Overlaps with SINOS on core telematics but as part of a broader enterprise connectivity portfolio rather than an e-bus-specialized offering.
• Trimble Transportation: Global transportation and logistics technology vendor with fleet management, telematics, and compliance offerings. Comparable to SINOS in tachograph compliance and fleet tracking but as part of a much broader enterprise transportation software portfolio.

Emerging players

• INVERS GmbH: German mobility tech company providing connected vehicle platforms for shared mobility and fleet operators. Adjacent peer to SINOS with comparable cloud telematics expertise and German Mittelstand roots, but focused more on carsharing and shared mobility than commercial fleets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Sinos.Telematik
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/89236041

Compliance2 records

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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