Protecsys Gmbh

What Protecsys Gmbh does

Protecsys GmbH is a privately-held Swiss security systems integrator founded in 2010 and headquartered in Steinhausen, Canton of Zug, with a regional office in Geneva under the entity PROTECSYS Sàrl. The company designs, installs, and maintains integrated video surveillance and intrusion-alarm systems for residential properties, small and medium businesses, diplomatic missions and embassies, and select hospitality, retail, healthcare, and industrial clients across Switzerland. Its core product portfolio comprises 2K and 4K IP cameras with H.265 compression and IP67 rating, multi-format recorders (NVR, DVR, XVR, HVR), wireless alarm panels with GSM/IP/Cloud connectivity, PIR and pet-immune detectors, sirens, and supporting Coaxial/Cat8 cabling with PoE. All offerings are NDAA-certified for compliance in regulated institutional settings, and the company operates in conformity with Swiss nLPD and EU GDPR for data handling.

The company runs a sales-led, direct go-to-market with no third-party reseller channel: customers request a free quote via the website or phone (+41 78 708 38 77), receive a free on-site security audit, and are then served by in-house certified installation technicians covering French-, German-, English-, and Italian-speaking Switzerland. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware-plus-installation sales, supplemented by an installed base of recurring 1-to-5-year preventive and corrective maintenance contracts (annual or semiannual inspections, firmware updates, hardware replacement, optional 4-hour response) and an optional 24/7 professional remote-monitoring (télésurveillance) service. Pricing is quote-based per project, with a customer-facing 4-year warranty included on all products and installation labor, and a deliberate positioning against monthly subscription models that competing monitored-security providers typically require.

Protecsys differentiates through 14 years of Swiss-only operating history, a 4.6/5 Google review score over 10 reviews, and a reference list spanning multiple UN Permanent Missions and embassies, luxury villas, hotels, dental clinics, logistics warehouses, and restaurants. The company discloses no external funding, no headcount, no subsidiaries, and no public revenue figures, and operates without patents, published AI/ML research, or disclosed technical leadership — making it a tightly-held, execution-focused regional integrator rather than a technology-development business.

Name

Protecsys Gmbh

Legal name

PROTECSYS GmbH

Website

https://protecsys.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Protecsys GmbH is a Swiss security systems integrator that designs, installs, and maintains NDAA-certified video surveillance and wireless alarm systems for residential clients, SMBs, embassies, hotels, and industrial sites across Switzerland, with offices in Steinhausen and Geneva.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

akta.pro primary industry

Control Panel, Keypad & Siren Installation/Replacement (HSAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Video Surveillance System Design & Site Assessment (HSAHACAD), Security Operations Center (SOC) & Remote Video Guarding (VSOC) (BPABAMAF), Video Surveillance (CCTV) Monitoring Services (HSAHAAAE)

Keywords

• Video surveillance systems
• Alarm system installation
• Security system integration
• Intrusion detection solutions
• Professional security installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Steinhausen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Security System Hardware Sales: One-time sales of cameras, recorders, cables, sensors, and alarm components. Products include 2K/4K cameras, NVR/DVR/XVR/HVR recorders, coaxial and Cat8 cables, motion detectors, and sirens.
2. Professional Installation Services: On-site installation by certified technicians, site assessment, custom system design, configuration, and user training.
3. Maintenance Contracts: Preventive and corrective maintenance plans available in 1 to 5-year terms. Includes alarm maintenance (annual inspection, sensor testing, battery replacement, firmware updates), video surveillance maintenance (semiannual inspections, lens cleaning, storage diagnostics), and complete coverage plans with 4-hour response times.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Protecsys integrates, sells, and professionally installs video surveillance systems (2K/4K IP cameras with NVR/DVR/XVR/HVR recorders) and wireless alarm systems (GSM/IP/Cloud-enabled control panels, motion detectors, sirens) for residential and commercial properties in Switzerland. The offering bundles hardware with on-site installation by certified technicians, optional 24/7 remote monitoring, and preventive/corrective maintenance contracts ranging from 1 to 5 years.

Product overview

Protecsys Gmbh is a Swiss security systems integrator offering a unified portfolio of video surveillance and alarm products. The core offering consists of IP security cameras (2K/4K) paired with NVR/DVR/XVR/HVR video recorders for video surveillance, complemented by wireless alarm systems with sensors and sirens for intrusion detection. These systems are supported by professional installation services, 24/7 remote monitoring, and maintenance contracts ranging from 1 to 5 years. The product ecosystem includes cables and power solutions (PoE) for complete installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caméras de Sécurité 2K & 4K (2K & 4K Security Cameras)

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% reduction in security incidents at industrial facility
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Securiton AG: Major Swiss-headquartered security systems provider specializing in video surveillance, intrusion detection, and access control with professional installation across Switzerland - directly comparable product portfolio and target market to Protecsys.
• Verisure SA: European leader in professionally monitored home and SME alarm systems with subscription model. Operates in Switzerland with similar product offering (alarm panels, detectors, 24/7 monitoring) but competing business model based on recurring fees.
• Telsec AG: Swiss security and telecommunications systems integrator specializing in video surveillance, intrusion alarm, and access control installations for commercial and institutional clients across Switzerland.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Global manufacturer and integrator of video surveillance, intrusion detection, and access control systems with established Swiss distribution. Sells the type of cameras and alarm panels that Protecsys integrates, making it both a competitor and a potential supplier.
• Johnson Controls International: Global building management and security systems provider (including the ex-Tyco security portfolio) with Swiss operations. Competes for large-scale commercial, industrial, and government security installations across Switzerland.
• Securitas AG (Switzerland): Swiss arm of the global Securitas security services group, offering manned guarding, electronic security, and integrated monitoring. Competes with Protecsys across both residential monitoring and commercial installation markets.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Switzerland): Global building technologies giant with significant Swiss operations offering integrated security, fire safety, and building automation. Competes with Protecsys for larger commercial and institutional installations but as part of a much broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Sicurpoint AG: Swiss security systems specialist offering video surveillance, alarm systems, and access control with installation and monitoring services. Directly comparable mid-sized Swiss competitor focused on similar customer segments.

Emerging players

• Swisscom AG: Switzerland's dominant telecom operator expanding into smart home and SME security services. Represents both a potential threat (bundled security in connectivity packages) and partnership channel for Protecsys's installation services.
• Ring (Amazon): Consumer DIY video doorbell and security camera platform owned by Amazon. Represents the disruptive threat to professionally-installed residential security, especially in the lower end of Protecsys's B2C segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/protecsys-video-security

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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