SAC - Seguridad, Automatización, y Control S.A.

What SAC - Seguridad, Automatización, y Control S.A. does

SAC - Seguridad, Automatización, y Control S.A., operating commercially as SAC Tecnología, is a Colombian private security-technology distributor and systems integrator founded in 2003 and headquartered in Cota, Cundinamarca. The company distributes and integrates electronic security equipment across eight product categories: access control and identification (turnstiles, biometric readers, controllers, credentials, electric locks), fire detection and suppression (addressable panels, multi-criteria smoke sensors, notification appliances, clean-agent suppression), intrusion detection (panels, PIR/microwave sensors, glass-break detectors), video surveillance (fixed, PTZ, multi-sensor cameras, NVRs, analytics), evacuation audio, automation/connectivity, metal detection, and IT/communications infrastructure. Underlying technology consists of third-party OEM hardware from more than 70 manufacturer partners, with SAC providing configuration, project advisory, and integration services rather than proprietary platforms.

The company monetizes primarily through B2B hardware resale on a quote-based pricing model, complemented by an e-commerce Tienda Online storefront, a dedicated client portal with partial-payment processing, and a channel partner network. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales with technical advisory and project accompaniment, targeting industrial, commercial, residential, and government/defense customers across Colombia. Supporting assets include Operador Económico Autorizado (OEA) customs certification for logistics reliability, SAC Academy training programs for installers and partners, and a documented track record of more than 700 projects. The firm operates with 44 employees and no disclosed external funding, M&A, or subsidiary structure.

Name

SAC - Seguridad, Automatización, y Control S.A.

Legal name

SAC Tecnología S.A.

Website

https://sacseguridad.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SAC Tecnología is a Colombian private distributor and systems integrator of electronic security equipment, reselling and integrating products from 70+ global brands across access control, fire, intrusion, video, and IT for industrial, commercial, residential, and government customers in Colombia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Security Systems Integration

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Application Security, GRC & Compliance Services (BPAEAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory (BPAHAFAO)

Keywords

• Electronic security systems
• Fire detection equipment
• Access control solutions
• Video surveillance systems
• Intrusion detection products

Headquarters

HQ city

Cota

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Security Equipment Sales: SAC Tecnología generates revenue primarily through the sale of electronic security equipment and systems. They operate an online store (Tienda Online) where products can be purchased directly. The company offers equipment across multiple categories including access control, fire detection, intrusion, video surveillance, IT/communications, and automation. They serve as a distributor for over 70 international brand partners including Edwards, Honeywell, Bosch, DSC, HID, Pelco, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SAC Tecnología is a Colombian distributor and systems integrator of electronic security equipment, selling access control, fire detection, intrusion, video surveillance, IT/communications and automation products from more than 70 international brand partners (Edwards, Honeywell, Bosch, DSC, HID, Pelco, Dahua, Hanwha Vision, Suprema, ASSA ABLOY, LenelS2, Avigilon and others). The company supplements equipment sales with specialized technical advisory, project accompaniment across design-to-installation phases, training via SAC Academy, and after-sales service through a client portal.

Product overview

SAC Tecnología operates as a security technology distributor and integrator serving industrial, commercial, and residential sectors in Colombia. The company offers an integrated portfolio of electronic security solutions organized across eight core product categories: Acceso e ID (Access Control & ID with turnstiles, readers, controllers, biometric identification including facial recognition and fingerprint), Incendio (Fire Detection & Suppression with addressable and conventional panels, multi-criteria smoke detectors, notification devices, and clean agent suppression systems), Intrusión (Intrusion Alarms with panels, PIR sensors, glass break detectors), Video (Video Surveillance with fixed cameras, PTZ domes, NVRs, video analytics), Audio (Evacuation Audio), Automatización (Automation connectivity), Inspección (Metal Detection with walk-through arches), and IT y Comunicaciones (IT infrastructure). They distribute branded products from over 70 strategic manufacturer partners including Edwards, Honeywell, Bosch, DSC, Kidde, Dahua, HID, Suprema, and Pelco. Their product portfolio includes both their own integration services and resale of third-party manufacturer products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acceso e ID (Access Control & Identification) Comprehensive access control and identification product category for industrial, commercial and residential clients, covering pedestrian control (turnstiles), vehicular control readers, controllers, credentials (labels, tags, cards), electric locks and electromagnets, biometric and proximity readers (fingerprint, facial recognition), and ID printing systems with consumables.
• Incendio (Fire Detection & Suppression) Fire detection and suppression portfolio including initiation detectors (smoke, gas, temperature, multi-criteria, beam), notification devices (horns, strobes, speakers, bells, sirens), conventional and addressable fire alarm panels, clean-agent suppression systems, plenum and general-purpose cabling, accessories and test equipment.
• Intrusión (Intrusion/Alarm Systems) Intrusion detection product category covering alarm panels and keypads, PIR/microwave/glass-break/seismic sensors, anti-masking detectors, communicators, sirens, strobes, communication modules, loop modules, and wireless receivers.
• Video (Video Surveillance/CCTV) Video surveillance product category including fixed cameras (bullet, mini dome, box), PTZ domes, multi-sensor cameras, lenses, NVRs, video servers, video analytics (including AI-powered and perimeter analytics), and transmission equipment (coaxial, UTP).
• Audio (Evacuation Audio) Audio evacuation systems including connection cables for emergency audio and mass-notification applications.
• Automatización (Automation) Automation connectivity devices including fiber optic and UTP cabling and connectivity components for system integration.
• Inspección (Inspection/Metal Detection) Inspection equipment for security screening including walk-through metal detector arches and handheld metal detection devices.
• IT y Comunicaciones (IT & Communications) IT infrastructure and communications solutions including UTP and fiber optic cabling, active network equipment (switches), energy solutions (batteries, emergency lighting), and conduit/piping infrastructure supporting security deployments.
• Specialized Technical Advisory & Project Accompaniment Asesoría especializada (specialized technical advisory) provided alongside acompañamiento en cada etapa del proyecto (accompaniment across every project stage), from design and specification through installation and after-sales, targeted at enterprise customers in industrial, commercial and government environments.
• SAC Academy Training & Certification Training programs, certifications and events for partners and customers covering security product lines (e.g., Honeywell product launches such as Serie taller de pizza and Evolve, Feria de Seguridad), supporting channel enablement and end-user education.
• Online Store (Tienda Online) & Client Portal E-commerce storefront and dedicated client portal for account management, quote lists (lista de cotización), shopping cart, partial-payment portal, and account-based pricing visibility.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Edwards (UTC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEdwards is a major fire detection and notification systems brand partner. SAC offers Edwards products including the EST4 fire system, intelligent detectors, and notification appliances.
• HoneywellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHoneywell is a key brand partner providing fire detection (Notifier, Fire-Lite), access control, and video surveillance solutions. Multiple Honeywell product lines are distributed through SAC.
• BoschcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBosch provides fire detection, video surveillance (including IQSight), and audio/automation solutions (Dynacord). Bosch products are offered across multiple categories.
• DSCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDSC (Digital Security Controls) is a brand partner for intrusion detection systems including PowerSeries Neo panels and security accessories.
• HID GlobalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHID Global is a leading brand for access control credentials, card readers, and identification technology. Products include proximity cards, RFID tags, and biometric readers.
• PelcomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPelco is a brand partner for video surveillance solutions including cameras and video management systems.
• Kidde CommercialmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKidde Commercial provides fire detection and suppression products including intelligent smoke detectors and commercial fire systems.
• Suprema Biometrics & SecuritymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSuprema provides biometric access control solutions including fingerprint readers, facial recognition systems, and BioStar X platform.
• ASSA ABLOYmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASSA ABLOY is a brand partner for physical access control products including electronic locks and door hardware.
• LenelS2majorTechnology or IntegrationLenelS2 provides access control integration and management platform solutions for enterprise security deployments.
• AvigilonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvigilon provides video surveillance and analytics solutions including AI-powered cameras and video management systems.
• Dahua TechnologymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDahua provides video surveillance equipment including cameras, NVRs, and related security products.
• Hanwha VisionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHanwha Vision (formerly Hanwha Techwin) provides video surveillance cameras and solutions.
• FikeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFike provides fire suppression and explosion protection systems including agent clean suppression solutions.
• SimplexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSimplex provides fire detection and emergency communication systems for commercial applications.
• Notifier by HoneywellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNotifier provides advanced fire detection and alarm systems under the Honeywell portfolio.
• XtralisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorXtralis provides early detection fire safety solutions including aspirating smoke detection systems.
• SEVO SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSEVO Systems provides fire suppression systems using clean agent technology.
• ResideominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorResideo provides intrusion detection and security management solutions.
• DavantisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDavantis provides perimeter security solutions including video analytics for intrusion detection.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• HID Global: Access control credential and reader manufacturer (Assa Abloy subsidiary) that is one of SAC's named brand partners. Comparable as a security technology provider, but primarily a supplier to SAC rather than a direct competitor.
• Axis Communications: Network video surveillance camera manufacturer and major industry supplier. While SAC distributes competing brands, Axis is an enabling technology vendor in the same ecosystem rather than a direct channel competitor at SAC's scale.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens AG: Global industrial conglomerate with Siemens Smart Infrastructure offering building security, fire detection, and access solutions. Comparable in product overlap (fire, intrusion, access) but operates as a global incumbent, not as a regional distributor.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation major with building security and access control offerings overlapping SAC's IT/communications and automation lines. Serves as a broad incumbent, not a regional multi-brand distributor.
• Securitas AB: Sweden-based global security services giant with significant LATAM electronic security operations (following its ADT commercial acquisition). Comparable security product portfolio but at much larger scale and with services-led model.
• ADT Inc. Large US-listed residential and commercial security services company offering intrusion, video, and access solutions, including in LATAM via dealer networks. Broader incumbent offering versus SAC's distribution/integration focus.
• Johnson Controls International: Global building technology major whose security portfolio (Tyco, Software House, ex-CEM Systems) competes with SAC's access control and intrusion lines. Operates broadly in building security, not as a regional distributor.

Direct peers

• Anixter International (Wesco): Global low-voltage and security products distributor (now part of Wesco). Comparable as a multi-brand physical security and communications equipment distributor serving integrators and enterprise customers across geographies.
• Prosegur: Spain-headquartered global security services and technology group with deep LATAM operations (including Colombia via Segurpro). Comparable as a multi-brand security distributor/integrator offering physical security hardware, access control, and surveillance across the region.
• Convergint Technologies: Large North American security, fire, and life-safety systems integrator with growing LATAM presence. Comparable as a multi-OEM systems integrator deploying access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection for enterprise and government clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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