What Qantec Automation does

Qantec Automation is a privately-held Australian distributor and reseller of IoT and building automation products, headquartered in Australia and operating primarily through a direct e-commerce storefront supplemented by a channel partner network of approximately 20 named resellers. The company distributes three principal vendor portfolios: Milesight IoT devices (sensors, LoRaWAN gateways, AI cameras, smart controllers), ABB building automation hardware and software (BACnet controllers, field sensors, ASPECT-Enterprise, openBOS, BuildingPro), and Optergy wireless sensors. The catalog spans 180+ SKUs across environmental sensing (temperature, humidity, CO2, VOC), leak detection, people counting, occupancy detection, networking hardware, and power accessories.

The core technology stack is built on open industry-standard protocols including BACnet, Modbus RTU, and LoRaWAN, enabling interoperability across the multi-vendor portfolio. AI capabilities are present only via third-party Milesight embedded devices, including computer vision-based people counting (VS125), radar-based fall and presence detection (VS373, VS370), and AI-powered motorised cameras. Software offerings include perpetual licenses (ASPECT-Enterprise), annual subscriptions (ASPECT-Studio, BuildingPro Portal, openBOS), and unit-priced hardware from $15 to over $50,000 ex GST.

The business model combines one-time hardware sales with recurring software subscriptions, distributed through direct online sales to SMBs and individuals, quote-based procurement for enterprise orders, and indirect sales through Australian channel partners. Target verticals include smart buildings, industrial automation, data centres, agriculture, cold chain/refrigeration, and healthcare. No revenue, headcount, funding, or ownership disclosures are available in the source material.

Name

Qantec Automation

Legal name

Qantec Automation

Website

https://qantecautomation.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Qantec Automation is a privately-held Australian IoT and building automation distributor, reselling Milesight, ABB, and Optergy products across sensing, gateway, camera, and controller categories to SMB and enterprise buyers via e-commerce and a 20-partner channel network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IoT Solutions Distribution and Building Automation

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Home Hubs & Controllers Retail (CRAIAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sensors & Modules (IMU, GPS, Camera, RF) Retail (CRACAKAC), Smart Home Software, Apps & Subscriptions Retail (CRACAGAM), Network Adapters (Ethernet/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth) (HDACAHAG), Smart Appliance & Energy Management Integration (HSAHADAG)

Keywords

• IoT distribution
• Building automation products
• Environmental sensing solutions
• LoRaWAN devices
• Smart building controllers

Headquarters

HQ city

Mulgrave

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of physical IoT devices including sensors, gateways, cameras, routers, switches, and building automation controllers. Products sold include Milesight, ABB, and Optergy brands with prices ranging from $15 to $50,000+ ex GST.
2. Software Licenses: Sale of software licenses and subscriptions for building automation software including ABB ASPECT-Enterprise, ABB openBOS, and ABB BuildingPro products. Software includes subscription-based licensing models.
3. Industrial/BACnet Controllers: Sale of BACnet controllers and expansion modules for HVAC and building automation applications, including ABB FLX series expansion modules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Qantec Automation distributes Milesight IoT devices, ABB building automation controllers and software, and Optergy wireless sensors primarily across Australia. The portfolio covers IoT environmental and industrial sensors, LoRaWAN gateways, 5G AI network cameras, BACnet HVAC controllers, smart light controllers, AI people-counting sensors, industrial PoE switches, solar panels, UPS systems, and ABB ASPECT-Enterprise and openBOS building management software. Customers can buy hardware outright through an e-commerce storefront or procure enterprise-scale orders and software subscriptions via quote.

Product overview

Qantec Automation is an Australian IoT solutions distributor and integrator offering a multi-brand portfolio of smart building and industrial automation products. The core offering consists of Milesight IoT devices (sensors, cameras, gateways, controllers) supplemented by ABB building automation controllers and software platforms. Products span environmental sensing (temperature, humidity, CO2, VOC monitoring), asset tracking, leak detection, AI-powered people counting and occupancy detection, network infrastructure (PoE switches), and power management. The portfolio operates on LoRaWAN and BACnet protocols, with software platforms including ABB ASPECT-Enterprise (HVAC management, EOL 2026) and openBOS (cloud-connected building management). The company positions itself as a distributor of Milesight products in Australia while also offering ABB controllers, Optergy wireless sensors, and supporting accessories including solar panels and UPS systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Milesight IoT Environmental and Industrial Sensors Comprehensive range of IoT environmental and industrial sensors including temperature/humidity sensors, pulse counters, magnetic contact switches, leakage detection sensors, and asset trackers supporting LoRaWAN connectivity for monitoring applications in buildings, data centres and industrial sites.
• Milesight Network Cameras 5G AI Motorised Pro Bullet Plus Network Cameras featuring AI-powered video analytics for security and surveillance applications in commercial and industrial environments.
• Milesight IoT Gateways LoRaWAN gateways including UG series and EG71 Building BMS IoT LoRaWAN Gateway for connecting IoT sensor networks to cloud platforms.
• ABB CBX-8R8 BACnet Controller 16-Point BACnet B-AAC programmable controller for control and monitoring of HVAC equipment with 8 UniPuts with Relay outputs and 8 Universal Inputs, supporting Modbus RTU devices.
• ABB FBTi-7T7-1U1R BACnet IP Controller 16-Point BACnet IP/B-BC programmable controller for terminal applications including heat pumps, roof top units, fan coils, and small air handling units featuring 7 UniPuts with triac outputs.
• ABB Building Automation Field Devices and Expansion Modules ABB FLX series expansion modules, field devices, field sensors, FusionAir smart sensors and related building automation hardware for HVAC and BMS applications.
• ABB ASPECT-Enterprise Software Building automation software platform supporting up to 96 FT/Net connections or 50,000 points with VMWare deployment, field-upgradeable to 256 TCP/IP connections or 100,000 points, used for HVAC and BMS management in commercial buildings.
• ABB openBOS Platform Building operating system platform with scalable capacity from 250 to 100,000 points, including BuildingPro Portal cloud services and API access options for centralized building management.
• Milesight WS558 LoRaWAN Smart Light Controller LoRaWAN Smart Light Controller with two circuit types and eight switches for managing lighting systems locally and remotely, supporting power consumption monitoring, NFC configuration, and D2D protocol for gateway-less control.
• Milesight VS125 AI Stereo Vision People Counter AI-powered stereo vision sensor for people counting in retail, airports, workplaces, and meeting rooms, supporting multiple configuration options for different deployment scenarios.
• Milesight VS373 Radar Fall Detection Sensor Radar-based fall detection sensor for healthcare and elderly care applications, used to detect falls and trigger safety responses.
• Milesight VS370 Radar Human Presence Sensor Radar-based human presence detection sensor for smart building applications to detect occupancy and trigger automated building responses.
• Milesight Industrial PoE Switch Series Industrial Power over Ethernet switches with 4 to 24 PoE ports and SFP uplink options, featuring IEEE 802.3af/at compliance, 4KV surge protection, and extended transmission up to 250 meters.
• Milesight UPS01 Uninterruptible Power Supply Advanced battery backup with IP67 and IK08 ratings for outdoor/industrial use, featuring 12000mAh battery providing up to 32 hours backup, heating film for cold conditions, and remote power monitoring via Milesight devices.
• Milesight S45 Solar Panel 45W monocrystalline solar panel modules with M4 connector for SC311 and SC312 X5 Sensing cameras, enabling off-grid power for remote IoT deployments.
• Optergy Wireless Sensors and BACnet Gateways Optergy wireless sensors and BACnet gateways for building automation applications, distributed by Qantec Automation in Australia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Real-time monitoring capabilities for environmental parameters including temperature, humidity, CO2, and VOC levels
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MilesightcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey distributor of Milesight IoT products in Australia. Milesight is a leading provider of IoT devices including environmental sensors, smart meters, IoT controllers, cameras, gateways, and network equipment.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of ABB building automation products including BACnet controllers, field sensors, expansion modules, and ASPECT software. Portfolio includes CLS sensors, FLX expansion modules, FBXi controllers, and FusionAir smart sensors.
• Channel Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian channel partner network including LJ-service, novel, NSW, OZ-tech, RDM, Softbank, Techstream, abakus, beca, BF-group, BONLEC, controls, ECC, Ecoexpert, FSG, GEG, GSTEC, IES, ipd, and BLUE-IOT for distributing IoT and building automation solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tridium (Niagara Framework): Tridium's Niagara Framework is a widely deployed open BMS platform with strong adoption in Australian integrators. It competes for the same building-automation software layer that Qantec's ABB openBOS and ASPECT lines target.
• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure): Schneider's EcoStruxure Building Operation platform competes head-to-head with ABB openBOS and ASPECT-Enterprise in the Australian commercial BMS market. Their portfolio spans controllers, sensors, and software identical to what Qantec distributes via ABB and Milesight.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell's Building Technologies division is a global incumbent in building automation, BMS controllers, and HVAC controls. It competes with the same end customers Qantec serves (commercial buildings, data centres) and overlaps on BACnet-based controller platforms Qantec resells.
• Legrand (Wattstopper): Legrand's Wattstopper building automation line covers lighting controls, occupancy sensors, and BACnet integration - directly overlapping with Qantec's Milesight VS series occupancy sensors and LoRaWAN smart light controllers.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens Smart Infrastructure offers Desigo CC and APOGEE building automation platforms, directly competing for the same large-project BMS deals that Qantec's ABB controllers are positioned for. It is a comparable supplier-side incumbent in the same BACnet ecosystem.

Direct peers

• WAGO Australia: WAGO manufactures and sells BACnet/IP controllers, I/O modules, and building automation components in Australia through direct and partner channels. It is a comparable controller-and-module vendor competing for the same BMS integration projects that Qantec's ABB CBX and FLX lines address.
• CSD Communications: CSD Communications is an Australian distributor specializing in building automation, lighting controls, and IoT products. It is a direct channel-peer for the same smart-building customer base that Qantec targets.
• ControlWorks (Australian BMS distributor): ControlWorks is an Australian building automation distributor focused on BACnet controllers, field devices, and BMS integration products. It mirrors Qantec's role as a multi-brand building-automation distributor in the same Australian market.
• CSE Australia (CSE Global): CSE Australia is an Australian industrial automation and OT/ICS systems integrator serving mining, infrastructure, and utilities. It is comparable to Qantec as an Australia-based value-added reseller/integrator of industrial control and automation equipment.

Others

• Mouser Electronics: Mouser is a global broad-line electronics distributor with an Australian presence. While not a building-automation specialist, it competes for the same IoT-sensor and connectivity-component purchases that Qantec's e-commerce storefront serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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