Dr. Neuhaus Telekommunikation GmbH

What Dr. Neuhaus Telekommunikation GmbH does

Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH (formerly Dr. Neuhaus Telekommunikation GmbH) is a Hamburg- and Rostock-based German provider of BSI-certified Smart Meter Gateways (SMGW), digital electricity meters (Moderne Messeinrichtung / Basiszähler), and end-to-end intelligent metering system (iMSys) solutions marketed under the SMARTY and siconia SMARTY product families. Founded in 1989 and operating for over 35 years, the company runs an ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO/IEC 27001-certified "Made in Germany" production facility in Rostock and an engineering and development center in Hamburg, complemented by gas and drinking-water smart meters, meter modems, CLS/HAN/LMN communication adapters, and industrial LTE routers for M2M connectivity.

The company sells exclusively to enterprise B2B customers — Energieversorger (energy suppliers), Messstellenbetreiber (metering point operators), and Stadtwerke / municipal utilities — via direct field sales, dedicated sales phone and email channels, and active demand generation through German industry events such as metering days, E-world, and the VDE Zählerfachtagung. Revenue mechanics combine hardware sales (SMGW, meters, routers, accessories), professional services for end-to-end iMSys integration, and recurring revenue from SMGW firmware updates and technical support on the deployed base. The recent SiLKe certification from BSI (2025) and the DIGImeto major contract for modern metering devices underscore the company's positioning as a certified, regulated supplier in the German Energiewende rollout.

Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the French Sagemcom Group (headquartered in Bois-Colombes, France), operating within Sagemcom's Energy & Telecommunications division alongside Sagemcom Fröschl, Sagemcom Odit-e, and the Sagemcom IMD Center. The structure provides international R&D, distribution, and industrial scale while preserving a German-engineering and German-manufactured positioning, with all marketing, certification, and product development activity currently oriented to the domestic (DEU/DACH) market.

Name

Dr. Neuhaus Telekommunikation GmbH

Legal name

Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH

Website

https://neuhaus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH is a Hamburg- and Rostock-based, BSI-certified manufacturer of Smart Meter Gateways, digital electricity meters, and end-to-end intelligent metering system (iMSys) solutions, serving German energy suppliers, metering point operators, and municipal utilities as a subsidiary of the Sagemcom Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Smart Meter Hardware Sales: Sale of Smart Meter Gateways, modern metering devices, smart meters for gas/water, meter modems, LTE routers, and accessories to energy suppliers and metering operators.
2. Software Integration Services: Software integration services for complete end-to-end intelligent metering system solutions, including Siconia SMARTY iMSys solution.
3. SMGW Firmware Updates and Support: Ongoing firmware updates and technical support services for deployed Smart Meter Gateway infrastructure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Dr. Neuhaus Telekommunikation GmbH (operating as Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus) develops, manufactures, and supplies BSI-certified Smart Meter Gateways (SMGW) and modern digital electricity meters for the German energy transition. The company also produces smart meters for gas and drinking water, CLS/HAN/LMN communication adapters, meter modems, and industrial LTE routers, alongside end-to-end iMSys (intelligent metering system) solutions such as the siconia SMARTY platform with associated software integration services.

Product overview

Dr. Neuhaus Telekommunikation GmbH, operating under the Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus brand, offers a comprehensive smart metering product portfolio centered on BSI-certified Smart Meter Gateways (SMGW) and digital electricity meters (Moderne Messeinrichtung/Basiszähler). The core offering is complemented by the siconiaR SMARTY iMSys complete solution platform, smart meters for gas and drinking water, CLS/HAN/LMN communication adapters, meter modems, industrial LTE routers, and accessories. Production takes place in Rostock, Germany, under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO/IEC 27001 certifications. The company is part of the Sagemcom Group, combining German engineering with international expertise for energy utilities and meter operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SMARTY: Smart Meter Gateway product line, including SMARTY IQ-LTE devices and related smart metering solutions.

Products and services

• Smart Meter Gateways (SMGW)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sagemcom GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH. Provides international know-how, technological innovation capability, and industrial scaling. Combines German engineering with Sagemcom's global presence and resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PPC (Power Plus Communications): German specialist in BSI-certified SMGW and broadband powerline communication for smart metering rollouts. Directly comparable as a competing certified SMGW vendor for German utilities, with similar focus on the Messstellenbetreiber supply chain.
• Theben: German manufacturer of BSI-certified Smart Meter Gateways (SMGW) and KNX building automation. Direct competitor in the German certified SMGW market targeting Messstellenbetreiber and Energieversorger.
• EMH metering: German smart meter manufacturer with BSI-certified SMGW solutions and digital metering products. Direct competitor in the same niche of BSI-certified smart metering infrastructure for German utilities and Messstellenbetreiber.
• Diehl Metering: German-headquartered smart metering manufacturer with BSI-certified SMGW (HYDRUS) and a portfolio covering electricity, heat, water, and gas. Closest direct peer to Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus given the shared German manufacturing base, BSI-certified gateway offering, and similar multi-utility metering scope.

Broad incumbents

• Itron: Global smart infrastructure and AMI incumbent with broad metering solutions. Comparable as a competitor and reference point for smart metering hardware and AMI deployments in regulated utility markets, though broader in scope than the German SMGW niche.
• Landis+Gyr: Global smart metering incumbent with deep utility relationships and a broad AMI portfolio. Directly comparable as a competitor for BSI-certified SMGW and modern metering device supply to German Energieversorger and Messstellenbetreiber, though Landis+Gyr operates across many geographies and product lines beyond Germany's regulatory framework.

Emerging players

• Kamstrup: Danish smart metering manufacturer with strong positions in heat, water, and electricity metering across Europe. Comparable in offering smart multi-utility metering solutions and communication infrastructure, though primarily competing in DACH and Northern European markets rather than being Germany-anchored.

Regional players

• Zenner Metering: German-based metering company focused on heat, water, and gas meters plus system technology. Comparable as a regional DACH player offering smart multi-utility meters that complement or compete with Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus's electricity-centric portfolio expansion.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Sagemcom
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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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