What Pke does

PKE Holding AG is a 100% privately held, Austrian-owned manufacturer-neutral system integrator founded in 1979 and headquartered in Vienna. The group designs, implements, and maintains integrated technology solutions across security, communication, building automation, and logistics for enterprise and government clients. It operates 63 branches across 12 countries (Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, and Slovenia) with more than 2,200 employees and group-wide annual revenue exceeding €460 million.

PKE's core technology portfolio combines proprietary in-house products with vendor-neutral system integration. Key proprietary products include AVASYS® (centralized security management platform integrating intrusion detection, access control, fire alarm, intercom, paging, evacuation, and video management with integrated analytics), AVASYS® access (multi-tenant access control), DHS-X (modular prison intercom system), VLS / VLS.pro Enterprise 4.0 (logistics video management software with BLE-based real-time location tracking covering 500,000+ m² of customer space), FluidLife (mobility management with CO₂ monitoring), acurade (hardware-independent automation framework), Energy Expert (web-based energy monitoring supporting ISO 50001 audits), and PAM (digital parking, EV charging infrastructure, barrier-free parking with license plate recognition). Computer vision is embedded within AVASYS® for object detection and tracking; video-based event detection is used in tunnel and traffic monitoring systems.

PKE's revenue model rests on three pillars: (1) project-based system integration and installation services (design and deployment of integrated security, communication, building automation, and logistics systems); (2) maintenance and managed-service contracts including 24/7 service availability for critical infrastructure such as tunnel systems; and (3) proprietary software solutions (AVASYS, VLS, FluidLife, acurade, Energy Expert, PAM) sold either bundled with integrated projects or as standalone offerings. The go-to-market is enterprise field-sales, executed through 63 direct branches staffed with sales and technical personnel, supplemented by event-driven demand generation (annual PKE Logistics Day, LogiMAT and similar intralogistics trade fairs). Customer base spans healthcare (AKH Wien), government (Austrian Parliament, UNO City), banking (Austrian National Bank, UniCredit Bank Austria), transportation (Vienna Airport, Wiener Linien, ASFINAG tunnel systems), motorsport (F1 Yas Marina Circuit, Bahrain International Circuit), logistics (Gebrüder Weiss, Kühne+Nagel), automotive (BMW, Audi, Daimler), manufacturing (MTU Aero Engines), retail (Swarovski, Adidas), and energy (OMV, Infineon, Wien Energie). Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Pke

Legal name

PKE Holding AG

Website

https://pke-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PKE Holding AG is a 100% privately held, Austrian-founded (1979) manufacturer-neutral system integrator delivering integrated security, communication, building automation, and logistics solutions for enterprise and government clients across 12 countries, with >2,200 employees and group revenue exceeding €460 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices36 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. System Integration and Installation Services: PKE designs, implements, and maintains integrated technology systems for clients across security, communication, building automation, and logistics. Revenue is generated through project-based installations, system integrations, and related professional services. The company acts as a manufacturer-neutral system integrator.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing maintenance, support, and service contracts for installed systems including 24/7 service availability for critical infrastructure such as tunnel systems. Revenue is recurring through service agreements and spare parts sales.
3. Proprietary Software Solutions: Revenue from proprietary software products including AVASYS, VLS, FluidLife, acurade, Energy Expert, and PAM solutions, either as part of integrated projects or potentially as standalone licenses.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PKE is a system integrator delivering security, communication, building automation, and logistics solutions to enterprise and public-sector clients. The company designs, installs, and maintains integrated systems using proprietary platforms such as AVASYS (security management), VLS (logistics), PAM (parking/mobility), FluidLife (building automation), acurade (energy monitoring), and DHS-X (communication). Services span consulting, engineering, installation, commissioning, and 24/7 service operations across 63 branches in 12 countries.

Product overview

PKE is a manufacturer-neutral system integrator offering a portfolio of proprietary in-house developed products alongside vendor-neutral system integration. The core products include AVASYS® (central security management platform with integrated video analytics), VLS (logistics visualization and tracking), and PAM (parking and mobility management). These are complemented by specialized modules: AVASYS® access (access control), DHS-X (detention intercoms), FluidLife (mobility management), acurade (automation framework), and Energy Expert (energy monitoring). The products are designed to work both as standalone solutions and as integrated components within the broader PKE system ecosystem, with emphasis on interoperability and manufacturer-neutrality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AVASYS: Security management system providing centralized control and monitoring of various security subsystems including intrusion detection, access control, fire alarm, intercom, paging, and announcement/evacuation systems. Also functions as a video management system with integrated video analysis.
• AVASYS access
• DHS-X
• FluidLife
• acurade
• PKE Energy Expert
• VLS (Visual Location Management Systems)
• PAM (Parking and Mobility)

Products and services

• AVASYS

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ m² of logistics space equipped with BLE tracking since 2018
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alcatel-Lucent EnterprisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Strategic sales partnership aimed at combining expertise and providing innovative, reliable, and future-oriented communication solutions for customers. Partnership includes joint workshops, presentations, and collaborative projects. Focus on hybrid, European, secure, and future-oriented tailored solutions with real added value. Operating for approximately six months as of mid-2025.
• HikvisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership meeting at Hikvision European headquarters in Hoofddorp Amsterdam. Visits to state-of-the-art showroom showcasing latest innovations and solutions. Valuable exchange about future joint projects and collaboration opportunities.
• Zukunftsanker NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPKE joined the Zukunftsanker network, which brings together companies, organizations, and dedicated people actively driving transformation towards Net Zero. PKE contributes decades of experience in developing and implementing intelligent system solutions combining safety, comfort, and efficiency in buildings and infrastructures.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global leader in building management, energy monitoring (EcoStruxure), and industrial automation. Competes with PKE in building automation and energy management projects, especially for ISO 50001 / ESG-driven engagements, though at much larger scale.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in access solutions, locks, and entrance automation with strong security systems portfolio (including HID). Comparable to PKE in access control and integrated security, but operating at vastly larger scale and with own-brand hardware dominance.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Division of Siemens AG offering integrated building automation, security, energy management, and digital infrastructure for commercial and industrial customers globally. Directly overlaps with PKE's security, building automation, and energy monitoring portfolio but at vastly larger scale and with proprietary hardware.
• Johnson Controls: Global provider of building automation, HVAC, security, and fire protection systems (including Tyco security products). Overlaps significantly with PKE's integrated building/security offerings, especially in large enterprise and infrastructure projects.
• Bosch Building Technologies: Bosch's security, communication, and building automation division covering video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and integrated management. Comparable to PKE in product scope and target customers (enterprises, public infrastructure), but with a much larger global footprint and own-brand hardware.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell division offering integrated security, building management, and energy optimization solutions. Comparable to PKE in enterprise security and building automation but with deeper R&D resources, global delivery, and own hardware/software stack.
• Securitas Technology: Electronic security division of Securitas AB providing integrated security systems (video, access, intrusion) and monitoring services. Competes with PKE in enterprise electronic security, especially for multi-site retail, banking, and industrial customers in Europe.

Direct peers

• TKH Group: Dutch-listed technology group with security, connectivity, and vision solutions businesses serving industrial, infrastructure, and logistics customers. Comparable to PKE in security systems integration and video/location tracking, particularly for logistics and industrial verticals.
• dormakaba: Swiss-listed provider of access control, door solutions, and integrated security systems with strong European presence. Closest pure-play competitor to PKE's AVASYS access and DHS-X solutions, particularly for enterprise and government customers in DACH.
• SPIE SA: European independent technical services provider (post-2015 carve-out from Amec Foster Wheeler) specializing in electrical, mechanical, and security/communication systems integration across multiple countries. Most structurally similar to PKE's multi-country branch-based integrator model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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