CenCom AS

What CenCom AS does

CenCom AS, founded in 1989 and headquartered at Spireaveien 18, Oslo, is a Norwegian developer and manufacturer of taxi technology serving operators and license holders in Norway and the broader Nordic region. The company is a subsidiary of the Oslo Taxi conglomerate. Its core product portfolio comprises the Au2Tax taximeter line (including the MID-approved Au2Tax meter and the Au2Tax Connect entry-level package with integrated Ingenico Link 2500i payment terminal and TPrint thermal printer), the OTT traffic direction and dispatch system (OTT Pluss full platform and OTT Start SUTI-compliant tier) serving approximately 4,500 users with 99.97% uptime, the TaxiTablet Android in-vehicle application connecting via Bluetooth to meter and card reader, and the Taxifix consumer-facing mobile booking and payment app integrated with Vipps. Supporting infrastructure includes the Taxifinans back-office system for trip settlement and shift management.

The business operates a sales-led go-to-market model with direct sales outreach, an Oslo-based service hall and certified installation team for taximeters, ALÅS alcohol interlocks, Blackvue dashcams, LED bars, reversing cameras, and Invers car-sharing systems. Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales (Au2Tax packages, terminals, accessories), recurring subscriptions and software licenses for the OTT dispatch platform, and professional installation services; leasing arrangements are offered on Au2Tax Connect to lower adoption friction. The company also runs annual user meetings with software partner BNR and the OTT central offices to drive roadmap alignment. CenCom maintains a modest headcount of 16 employees and markets itself as one of Norway's most used taximeter suppliers with 30+ years of taxi-industry specialization.

Name

CenCom AS

Legal name

CenCom AS

Website

https://cencom.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CenCom AS is a Norwegian developer and manufacturer of taxi technology — MID-approved Au2Tax taximeters, the OTT GPS dispatch system, the TaxiTablet in-vehicle platform, and the Taxifix booking app — serving taxi operators and license holders across Norway and the Nordic region as a subsidiary of Oslo Taxi.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Taxi Technology Solutions

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Taxi and Limousine Service (4853)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Taxi Dispatch & Fleet Management Operators (Radio/Call Center) (TLAFAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dispatch / Call Center Taxi Services (THADAEAB)

Keywords

• Taximeter systems
• Taxi dispatch software
• Fleet management technology
• Vehicle installation services
• Mobile taxi booking

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taximeter Hardware Sales: Sales of Au2Tax taximeter systems including MID-approved meters, thermal printers (TPrint), and payment terminals (Ingenico Link 2500i). Sold as complete packages for taxi vehicles with accessories and cabling.
2. TaxiTablet Platform: Android-based tablet platform providing in-vehicle connectivity to taximeters and payment systems. Revenue from hardware (tablets) and associated software/services.
3. Au2Tax Connect Package: Complete package for license holders without trip assignment needs, including MID-approved taximeter, printer, payment terminal with charging holder, and cabling. Delivered with Taxifinans backend system and leasing options.
4. OTT System Subscriptions: GPS-based traffic direction system serving approximately 4,500 users across Nordic taxi operations. Revenue model includes software licenses, system access, and ongoing support services. Annual user meetings held with software developers (BNR) for feedback and development planning.
5. Installation and Mounting Services: Professional installation services for taximeters, alkolås (alcohol interlocks), dashcams, LED bars, reversing cameras, and multimedia equipment. Certified installers ensure compliance with requirements and standards.
6. Alkolås Sales and Installation: Sales and professional installation of ALÅS alcohol interlocks for private individuals, businesses, and commercial vehicles. Certified installation meeting all requirements and standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CenCom AS develops, manufactures, sells, and services taximeter systems and GPS-based traffic direction systems for the taxi industry in Norway and the Nordic region. The company's product line includes MID-approved Au2Tax taximeters, the OTT dispatch platform (deployed 1994 as Norway's first GPS-based taxi dispatch system, serving approximately 4,500 users), the TaxiTablet in-vehicle Android platform, the Taxifix mobile booking and payment app, and the Taxifinans backend system. CenCom also provides professional installation and certification services for taximeters, alcohol interlocks, dashcams, and related vehicle equipment at its Oslo facility.

Product overview

CenCom AS provides a comprehensive taxi technology ecosystem developed since 1989, comprising the Au2Tax taxameter line (including Au2Tax and Au2Tax Connect variants), the OTT traffic management and dispatch platform (OTT Pluss and OTT Start tiers), the Taxifix mobile booking app with payment capabilities, and the TaxiTablet Android application interface. Supporting systems include Taxifinans for fleet back-office operations. The company also offers professional installation services for complementary vehicle equipment including ALÅS alcohol interlocks, Blackvue dashcams, LED light bars, and Invers car-sharing hardware.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Au2Tax: Taximeter product line including Au2Tax, Au2Tax Connect, and TaxiTablet solutions for taxi operators.
• OTT
• Taxifix
• TaxiTablet

Products and services

• Au2Tax Taximeter System MID-approved (Measuring Instruments Directive) taximeter system engineered for tough Nordic conditions. Can operate standalone or integrate with the TaxiTablet platform. Includes the TPrint thermal printer and wireless Ingenico Link 2500i payment terminal. Sold as complete packages for taxi vehicles with accessories and cabling.
• Au2Tax Connect Complete taximeter package for taxi license holders who do not require trip assignment capabilities. Includes MID-approved meter, thermal printer, Ingenico Link 2500i payment terminal with charging holder, cabling, and the Taxifinans backend system. Delivered with favorable leasing options.
• TaxiTablet Android application solution running on standard tablets for in-vehicle use with the OTT system. Connects to Au2Tax taximeter and Ingenico card reader via Bluetooth, providing drivers with real-time trip information for customer service and earnings decisions. Designed for low hardware cost with easy mounting and upgrade path.
• OTT Pluss Traffic Direction System GPS-based taxi traffic management and dispatch system developed by and for the taxi industry. Provides flexible functions for call centers and driver trip assignment across the Nordic countries. Allows taxi central offices to cooperate on call center services to reduce 24-hour staffing costs.
• OTT Start SUTI-compliant system tier for taxi license holders who need only trip planning and coordination functionality, without the full traffic management features of OTT Pluss.
• Taxifix Mobile App Mobile application for taxi booking and payment across Norway. Features predictable pricing with maximum price guarantee, payment via Vipps or in-vehicle meter, digital receipts, and advance booking capability. Covers major parts of Norway with multi-operator support.
• Taxifinans Backend System Backend system providing taxi license holders with trip overview, settlement processing, and shift file management. Features role-based access for drivers and accountants.
• Installation and Mounting Services Professional installation and mounting services at CenCom's Oslo service hall for taximeters, alcohol interlocks (alkolås), dashcams, LED bars, reversing cameras, and multimedia equipment. Certified installers ensure compliance with requirements and standards.
• ALÅS Alcohol Interlock ALÅS brand alcohol interlock device (alkolås) sold and professionally installed by CenCom's certified technicians for private individuals, businesses, and commercial vehicles. Installations meet all regulatory requirements and standards.
• Blackvue dr770x-2ch Dashcam

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.97% system uptime for OTT dispatch operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BNR (Software Developers)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1994BNR are the software developers who collaborate with CenCom AS on the OTT traffic direction system. CenCom AS organizes annual user meetings where BNR participates, receiving feedback from OTT-sentral representatives. This input forms the basis for development work plans. The relationship is long-standing, dating back to the system's 1994 launch.
• ALÅSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCenCom AS is an authorized reseller and installer of ALÅS alcohol interlocks for private individuals, businesses, and commercial vehicles. CenCom's installers are certified to ensure installations meet all requirements and standards.
• BlackvueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCenCom AS offers the Blackvue dr770x-2ch dashcam for sale and installation. This two-way camera system films both front and rear, providing complete coverage of road activity.
• Oslo Taxi AS (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenCom AS is part of the Oslo Taxi conglomerate. The company references the group's publishing on Oslo Taxi AS's website (www.oslotaxi.no) for transparency law compliance. As part of a larger taxi group, CenCom benefits from industry alignment and operational synergies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Free Now (formerly mytaxi/Hailo): Free Now is a major European taxi and multi-mobility app operating across Germany and broader Europe with both consumer-facing booking and operator-side dispatch. It is comparable to CenCom's Taxifix consumer app and OTT dispatch system but with significantly broader geographic reach.
• Curb (formerly Taxi Magic): Curb is a US-based taxi and ride-hailing mobile platform with connected driver apps, payments, and dispatch functionality. It is comparable to CenCom's combined Taxifix + OTT offering in the consumer/operator taxi technology space, though operating in the North American market.
• Digitax: Digitax is an Italian manufacturer of taximeters and taxi technology solutions, including approved meters and dispatch systems. It is directly comparable to CenCom's Au2Tax taximeter business and similar in its niche specialization on taxi hardware.
• Autocab: Autocab is a UK-based provider of taxi booking, dispatch, and fleet management software for taxi operators. It is directly comparable to CenCom's OTT offering with similar B2B sales-led GTM targeting taxi companies and dispatch central offices.
• iCabbi: iCabbi is a Dublin-based taxi dispatch and booking platform serving taxi operators across Europe and North America. It is highly comparable to CenCom's OTT system in functionality (trip dispatch, driver apps, operator dashboards) but operates at much larger scale and across multiple geographies.
• MTI Technology: MTI Technology provides taxi meters, dispatch systems, and integrated taxi technology solutions primarily in European markets. It is comparable to CenCom's full-stack offering across taximeters (Au2Tax), dispatch (OTT), and back-office systems (Taxifinans).

Regional players

• Fara: Fara is an Icelandic provider of taximeters and taxi technology, including approved meters and dispatch solutions. It is highly comparable to CenCom's Au2Tax taximeter and OTT dispatch offerings and shares the Nordic/regional specialization profile.
• HALO (formerly FarePilot/Hailo): HALO is a UK-focused taxi and private hire booking app and dispatch platform. It is comparable to CenCom's Taxifix consumer app and OTT dispatch, though it operates primarily in the UK rather than Nordic markets.

Broad incumbents

• Cabify: Cabify is a Spain-headquartered multi-mobility platform operating taxi and ride-hailing services across Spain, Latin America, and other markets. It is comparable to CenCom's broader taxi technology and consumer app ambitions (Taxifix) but at vastly larger scale with ride-hailing rather than pure-taxi focus.
• Verifone Transportation Solutions: Verifone is a global payments hardware and software incumbent with a taxi-specific solutions line including payment terminals integrated with taximeters. It is comparable to CenCom's Au2Tax + Ingenico Link payment terminal bundles but operates at much broader scale across multiple industries.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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