What Funkwerk Security Solutions GmbH does

Funkwerk Security Solutions GmbH is a German systems integrator and product vendor specializing in integrated physical security and information technology solutions for regulated and infrastructure-critical customers. The company designs, installs, and services unified security platforms combining its proprietary video management systems (PALLEON.vms on Windows, MULTISEC.vms on Linux), its ViPRO.gms danger-management/PSIM software, and complementary hardware including PLATON NEO pan-tilt camera heads, the Cura IP public-address system, the EtA electronic train-departure assistant (EBA-approved for Deutsche Bahn), and the AKUT acoustic tunnel monitoring system distributed under exclusive partnership with Joanneum Research. The Dezentrale Architektur of ViPRO.gms — running modules across distributed machines with no single point of failure — together with TLS 1.3/AES-256 encryption and full alarm-to-evidence audit chains, is engineered specifically for KRITIS-critical-infrastructure compliance.

The company sells to KRITIS operators, rail and public-transport authorities, federal and state highway and waterway operators, airports, industrial and manufacturing firms, financial institutions, correctional facilities (JVA), healthcare providers, energy utilities, and cities/municipalities. It operates a Best-of-Breed model: proprietary in-house software bundled with selected third-party hardware from partners such as Kentix (IoT), Data Spree (AI video analytics), Telenot, Honeywell, Assa Abloy, Axis, Sorhea, and Schneider Intercom. Funkwerk is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Funkwerk AG, itself majority-owned by the Hörmann Group, and emerged in 2023 from the merger of Funkwerk video systeme GmbH and Funkwerk vipro.sys GmbH, consolidating the group's security business. It reports over 50 years of combined heritage and runs 8+ regional sales offices plus a 10-branch service network across Germany, with no disclosed international operations. The 2026 acquisitions of Limburger Sicherheitstechnik (Region Lahn) and GES (Bayern) extended regional service coverage and added VdS-certified installation capacity.

The business model combines project-based hardware and software revenue (security system integration contracts for enterprise and public-sector buyers), proprietary software licensing (ViPRO.gms, VMS platforms, Cura), recurring manufacturer-independent maintenance and IT-services contracts sold through the nationwide service network, and professional services including KRITIS regulatory consulting. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is customized per project. Go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise field sales via regional offices, with active presence at industry trade shows (Sicherheits-Expo München, VfS Kongress Berlin, Security Messe Essen, Protekt Leipzig) and a TGA-planner/engineering-office channel to influence project specification early in the construction lifecycle. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 45001, KTA 1401, and VdS Errichterunternehmen / Fachfirma certifications that are de facto procurement prerequisites for much of its regulated customer base.

Name

Funkwerk Security Solutions GmbH

Legal name

Funkwerk Security Solutions GmbH

Website

https://funkwerk-security.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Funkwerk Security Solutions GmbH is a German systems integrator that designs, installs, and services integrated physical security and PSIM platforms (ViPRO.gms, PALLEON.vms, MULTISEC.vms) plus proprietary hardware for KRITIS operators, rail and road infrastructure, correctional facilities, and industrial enterprises across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Physical Security Solutions

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF)

Keywords

• Integrated security solutions
• Video management software
• Physical security information management
• Critical infrastructure security
• Security system integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürnberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Systems Integration & Project Revenue: End-to-end security solution projects encompassing consulting, planning, system selection, installation, commissioning, and handover. Revenue is project-based, typically large enterprise or government contracts in KRITIS, transport infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Includes own software (VMS, PSIM) bundled with third-party hardware.
2. Proprietary Software Licensing: Licensing of proprietary software platforms including ViPRO.gms® (PSIM/GMS), PALLEON.vms (Windows VMS), MULTISEC®.vms (Linux VMS), and Cura® (PA system). Software can be sold as part of system projects or separately. Includes in-house development as a core differentiator.
3. Maintenance, Service & IT Operations: Manufacturer-independent maintenance contracts covering brand alarm systems, fire alarm, video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection. Includes pro-active component replacement before failure, spare parts management, SLA-based response times, and regulatory compliance documentation. IT services (network design, operations, maintenance) provided as bundled or standalone service. Operating 10 branches for nationwide service coverage.
4. Professional Services / Consulting: Security consulting services for TGA planners, engineering offices, and direct customers. Includes concept development, specification writing, execution planning, and commissioning support. KRITIS regulation consulting (2021/2023 ordinances, NIS 2) increasingly in demand.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Funkwerk Security Solutions GmbH is a German system integrator and software developer that designs, builds, installs, and maintains integrated physical security solutions for enterprises and public-sector operators. Core offerings include proprietary PSIM/hazard management software (ViPRO.gms®), Windows and Linux video management systems (PALLEON.vms, MULTISEC.vms), and specialized hardware (PLATON® NEO PTZ camera heads, Cura® IP public address systems), delivered as end-to-end projects with consulting, installation, and ongoing maintenance.

Product overview

Funkwerk Security Solutions GmbH offers an integrated security solutions portfolio combining proprietary software platforms with hardware products. The core portfolio centers on three main platforms: ViPRO.gms® (hazard management/PSIM system for KRITIS), PALLEON.vms (Windows-based video management), and MULTISEC.vms (Linux-based video management). These are complemented by hardware products including PLATON® NEO (pan-tilt camera heads), Cura® (public address/announcement systems), EtA (electronic train departure assistance), and AKUT® (acoustic tunnel monitoring via Joanneum Research partnership). The company follows a 'Best-of-Breed' approach with in-house software and hardware development, supplemented by manufacturer partners and selected hardware components of the Funkwerk Group. Solutions target critical infrastructure (KRITIS), transportation (railways, highways, airports), industry, healthcare, financial institutions, and correctional facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ViPRO.gms®: Danger management system (Gefahrenmanagementsystem) with KRITIS compliance for critical infrastructure
• PALLEON.vms
• MULTISEC®.vms
• Cura®
• Platon® NEO

Products and services

• ViPRO.gms® (Gefahrenmanagementsystem / PSIM) Proprietary hazard management system (PSIM / Gefahrenmanagementsystem) with decentralized architecture integrating video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, fire alarm, perimeter protection, intercom, and building automation on a single platform. Designed for critical infrastructure operators (KRITIS) with full audit/incident chains, TLS 1.3 and AES256 encryption, and no single point of failure.
• PALLEON.vms Windows-based video management software with a freely configurable user interface, flexible system architecture, and open host interface for integrating access control, intrusion detection, GMS, and command systems. Supports ONVIF-compliant device binding, 4K cameras, H.265 codec, redundant multi-server architecture, and AI video analytics integration (via Data Spree).
• MULTISEC® Linux-based VMS Linux-based video management system optimized for high reliability and availability. Features decentralized architecture, encrypted data transmission (TLS 1.3), four-eyes principle, hot-standby technology, automatic latency monitoring (live under 200ms, fault image above), and modular extensibility. Specially designed for PTZ head control and real-time camera system management.
• PLATON® NEO PTZ Head Premium IP pan-tilt (PTZ) camera head for traffic technology and surveillance under extreme conditions (heat, cold, moisture). Features dual-wall stainless steel housing, precision control, lens-dependent pan/tilt speed, burn-free wiper with continuous-loop principle, IP65 outdoor rating, supports up to two camera housings or spotlights, and is compatible with analog, IP, HD-SDI cameras and large focal-length lenses.
• Cura® IP Public Address System Compact IP public address and announcement system combining announcement device and PA system functions in one unit. Features modular amplifier power classes (100W, 250W, 500W), speaker line monitoring for earth faults, impedance, short circuits, wire breaks, defective speakers, automatic volume adjustment to ambient noise, multilingual text-to-speech synthesis, up to 8 simultaneous announcements, and optional use in voice alarm systems per DIN EN54-16. Integrates via IP into ViPRO.gms®.
• EtA (Elektronische Abfahrtshilfe) Electronic departure assistance system for Deutsche Bahn rail operations. Combines high-end outdoor cameras, IP network technology and software for real-time monitoring of train boarding/alighting. Features video stream transmission from up to 6 cameras, latency under 200ms, SNMP fault forwarding, precision time synchronization, quarterly IT security updates, and IP65-rated outdoor system. EBA-approved.
• AKUT® Acoustic Tunnel Monitoring Acoustic tunnel monitoring system that detects anomalies in tunnel ambient noise (accidents, tire screech) via microphones to minimize time from incident to tunnel management alert. Enables automatic measures for rapid incident response and accident prevention. Marketed in Germany via exclusive partnership with Joanneum Research.
• Manufacturer-Independent Maintenance & Service Manufacturer-independent maintenance contracts covering brand alarm systems, fire alarm, video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection. Includes proactive component replacement before failure, spare parts management, SLA-based response times, IT security operations, and regulatory compliance documentation. Operated through 10 service branches across Germany with over 150 service-oriented specialists.
• IT Services for Security & Networked Systems Full-service IT services including network design, operation, and maintenance as a foundation for networked security systems. Manufacturer-independent consulting with focus on secure IT infrastructure, virtualization concepts (VMware Enterprise Partner), SAN/storage solutions (IBM partner), and Data Center Unified Fabric (Cisco Unified Fabric Technology Specialized Partner).
• Security Consulting & Planning Services Security consulting for TGA planners, engineering offices, and direct customers. Includes concept development, specification writing, execution planning, commissioning support, and KRITIS regulation consulting (2021/2023 ordinances, NIS 2).

Quantifiable outcome

• Latency under 200ms for train departure assistance (EtA) system, verified continuously
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature15 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KentixcoreTechnology or IntegrationKentix is a Gold Partner of Funkwerk Security Solutions. Funkwerk distributes and integrates the KentixONE IoT platform for physical security, which covers access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, environmental monitoring, early fire detection, power monitoring, network monitoring, and external fault notifications. KentixONE is an IoT platform for securing offices, buildings, rooms, data centers, and critical infrastructure. The partnership provides Funkwerk with a manufacturer-independent access control and IoT security offering.
• Joanneum ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunkwerk holds an exclusive partnership with Joanneum Research for the marketing and distribution of AKUT® (acoustic tunnel monitoring) in Germany. AKUT® uses microphones in tunnels to detect anomalies in ambient noise such as accidents or tire screech, automatically triggering measures for rapid incident response. Joanneum Research developed the technology; Funkwerk holds exclusive distribution rights for the German market.
• softgarden (softgarden e-recruiting GmbH)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFunkwerk uses softgarden's online recruitment tool for its career portal. softgarden processes applications on behalf of Funkwerk as a data processor. The tool captures system logs, IP addresses, and application data. softgarden is not a business development partner but an HR process tool provider.
• GES — Gesellschaft für Elektro- und Sicherheitstechnik mbH & Co. KGcoreOthersGES has been part of the Funkwerk Gruppe since 2026. GES is an established installer of security and electrical engineering systems with extensive experience in planning, installation, and maintenance of demanding technical systems. At the Munich location, GES provides security technology services for southern Bavaria alongside Funkwerk Security Solutions.
• Limburger SicherheitstechnikcoreOthersLimburger Sicherheitstechnik became part of Funkwerk Security Solutions as the Region Lahn branch in 2026. It brings long-standing experience and regional roots, specializing in fire protection, intrusion protection, and access control. The Limburg location now offers local reliability combined with Funkwerk's digital solutions, intelligent video management, and networked danger management systems.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Milestone Systems: Open-platform VMS vendor (XProtect) widely deployed in European enterprise and transport settings. Competes head-on with PALLEON.vms and MULTISEC® as a software layer beneath integration projects.
• Genetec Inc. Global VMS/PSIM software vendor (Security Center, Omnicast) competing with Funkwerk's ViPRO.gms® and PALLEON.vms at the platform layer. Broader portfolio and larger international installed base, but less specialization in German KRITIS regulation.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global security and building management portfolio (Pro-Watch, MAXPRO, Enterprise Buildings Integrator). Competes with Funkwerk in enterprise KRITIS, transport, and industrial verticals.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Provides integrated building security and PSIM-class management systems with a strong installed base in European transport, energy, and industry. Direct competitor for large KRITIS and infrastructure integration projects.
• Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Large European incumbent with end-to-end video, access, intrusion, and PSIM offerings. Competes with Funkwerk across both hardware and software, particularly in transport, industry, and public-sector bids.

Direct peers

• Securiton GmbH: German/Swiss physical security systems integrator with proprietary detection and alarm management platforms, active in transport infrastructure, JVA, and KRITIS. Comparable product depth and direct overlap in railway, highway, and correctional facility deployments.
• Primion Technology GmbH: German security integrator offering access control, time management, and integrated security platforms for KRITIS and enterprise customers. Comparable mid-sized domestic competitor with overlapping vertical focus and similar VdS-grade certifications.
• Advancis Software & Services GmbH: German-headquartered developer of PSIM/GMS software (WinGuard) with comparable integration of access, video, fire, and intrusion. Closest direct peer given overlapping German critical-infrastructure customer base and PSIM-first product strategy.

Regional players

• Nedap Security Management: Dutch-based access control and integrated security platform vendor with strong European presence. Adjacent competitor primarily in access control, with overlapping enterprise and KRITIS customer base across the DACH region.

Emerging players

• AxxonSoft: VMS/PSIM software vendor (Axxon One, Intellect) with growing footprint in EMEA transport and city-surveillance deployments. Comparable product scope to Funkwerk's VMS/GMS offering but with lighter direct service presence in Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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