What Knowit does

Knowit AB is a publicly listed Nordic IT consulting firm (Nasdaq Stockholm: KNOW) founded in 1990 and headquartered across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, and Poland with approximately 3,900-4,200 employees. The company delivers digital transformation consulting through four interlocking service lines: (1) industry and embedded software engineering, (2) AI and data services, (3) defence and military solutions, and (4) cross-industry digital transformation advisory. Its German subsidiary, Knowit Dataunit GmbH (Bremen), operates a 15-person aerospace and defence test-solutions unit, while the Polish operation drives much of the recent defence-vertical business development.

Core proprietary technology includes the CIMIC3 command-and-control platform for military, police, coast guard and customs organizations; the InCS Integrated Communications System with an SDK enabling customer-built plugins; and the Triton Secure Platform for application-layer information security. Industrial offerings span IoT edge computing, digital twin simulation, predictive maintenance AI, and connected-equipment platforms deployed with customers such as Husqvarna (construction and robotic lawn mowers), Hiab (connected cranes via HiConnect), and Zygizo (radar-based avalanche/flood monitoring). Defence technology work includes TEMPEST-certified rugged hardware, command-and-control integration with Swedish Armed Forces and FMV, and contributions to Gripen fighter, electronic warfare, and combat vehicle programmes.

Knowit generates revenue through project-based professional services and long-term framework contracts, primarily delivered via direct enterprise field sales. GTM relies on enterprise advisory engagements, major industry events (MSPO 2025, EOT 2025), a free DACH consulting roadshow (Nov-Dec 2025), and a country-specific website presence. Customers span Nordic government defence, manufacturing (Husqvarna, Hiab), technology OEMs, and industrial IoT operators; commercial pricing is undisclosed. The 2025 acquisition of Milso AB (47M SEK enterprise value) consolidates defence consulting and adds further FMV framework contracts under the parent group's defence division.

Name

Knowit

Legal name

Knowit Dataunit GmbH

Website

https://knowit.de

Company type

Public

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Knowit AB is a Nordic IT consulting firm, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 1997, providing digital transformation, embedded systems, AI/IoT, and defence technology services to enterprise and government clients across six European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI Application Enablement Platforms (Copilot/Agent Frameworks, SDKs) (HDAEANAJ), Technical Documentation & Knowledge Management (Playbooks, Runbooks, Enablement Kits) (BPAEANAM)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• Digital transformation
• Embedded systems
• Defense command systems
• IoT edge computing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional IT Consulting Services: Knowit generates revenue through specialized IT consulting and software development services. The company provides consultants who work on digital transformation projects for enterprise clients, offering expertise in embedded systems, AI, IoT, cloud and cybersecurity. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements and long-term client relationships.
2. Defence and Military Solutions: Specialized consulting and solutions for the defence sector including command and control systems, communication systems, and defence-specific software development. The company works with Swedish Armed Forces, FMV, and the defence industry on long-term framework contracts.
3. Industry and Embedded Software Development: Custom software development for industrial applications including connectivity solutions, IoT systems, robotics and automation, with services spanning from strategy to implementation and optimization.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Knowit provides IT consulting and digital transformation services across the Nordics and Europe, with deep expertise in embedded systems development, AI/ML solutions, and IoT/edge computing. The company also develops and sells proprietary defense and military command-and-control products such as CIMIC3, InCS, and Triton, alongside connectivity, fleet tracking, and smart robotics solutions for industrial and enterprise customers.

Product overview

Knowit is a Nordic IT consulting company offering a portfolio of interconnected services rather than a single unified product. The core offerings include: (1) Industry & Embedded Systems — covering IoT solutions with Edge Computing, fleet/asset tracking, smart robotics, and remote monitoring for industrial clients; (2) AI & Data Services — encompassing AI consulting, machine learning development, NLP/chatbots, predictive analytics, recommendation systems, anomaly detection, MLOps/DataOps, and generative AI implementation using tools like Azure AI, AWS, and ChatGPT; (3) Defense & Military Solutions — featuring CIMIC3 (command and control platform), InCS (Integrated Communications System), Triton Secure Platform, and defense training programs; (4) Sector-specific solutions including Zygizo One IoT for environmental monitoring, Husqvarna connectivity solutions, and Hiab HiConnect fleet management. The company operates across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, and Poland with approximately 3,900 employees and serves clients in manufacturing, logistics, defense, and automotive industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% reduction in unplanned equipment failures through real-time analytics and predictive maintenance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability14 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Milso ABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Knowit AB acquired 100% of Milso AB, a consulting and services company offering technology, management and IT services with focus on defence sector clients. Milso holds multiple long-term framework contracts with FMV. Acquisition strengthens Knowit's position in the defence sector. Enterprise value: 47M SEK with potential additional 4M SEK.
• Swedish Armed ForcescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Long-term collaboration with Swedish Armed Forces for command and control systems, surveillance, threat identification and collaborative combat systems. Knowit works on interoperability solutions that simplify joint operations.
• Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Long-term framework contracts with FMV for work on Gripen fighter aircraft, electronic warfare and combat vehicles - areas requiring extensive experience and specialized expertise.
• Microsoft AzuresupportingTechnology or IntegrationCloud platform partner for scalable data management in IoT solutions. Used for fleet management, predictive maintenance and cloud-based monitoring solutions.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)supportingTechnology or IntegrationAWS IoT used for cloud-based solutions providing scalable data management for industrial customers.
• IDEAS Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDEAS organized the 'AI and Defence' conference at MSPO 2025 where scientists presented latest achievements in artificial intelligence for military applications, including algorithms supporting commander decision-making, cybersecurity solutions and systems for situational awareness.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TietoEVRY (Tietoevry): Largest Nordic-headquartered IT services and consulting firm with a comparable mix of digital transformation, embedded/sector software and managed services across the Nordics. Operates the same broad consulting-plus-software model as Knowit but at significantly larger scale, making it the closest head-to-head comparable.
• Combitech: Swedish technical consulting firm wholly owned by Saab, focused on defence, embedded systems and industrial digitalisation. Directly comparable to Knowit's defence (CIMIC3/InCS) and embedded IoT practices and competes for the same Swedish Armed Forces and FMV framework agreements.
• Netcompany: Nordic-origin IT services and digital transformation firm serving public and private sector across Denmark, Norway, Sweden and beyond. Competes with Knowit for large public-sector and enterprise digital-transformation mandates across Northern Europe.
• Sigma Group: Swedish IT and embedded consulting group with strong industrial IoT and embedded software practices serving manufacturing, defence and automotive clients. Closely comparable to Knowit's Industry & Embedded Systems division in customer base and offerings.
• Prevas: Swedish specialist in embedded systems and industrial IoT consulting, focused on product and systems development for industry, defence, energy and medtech. A near-pure-play overlap with Knowit's embedded and edge computing engagements.

Regional players

• AFRY (ÅF): Nordic-headquartered engineering, design and consulting firm serving industry, energy and infrastructure across Northern Europe. Competes with Knowit in industrial digitalisation, embedded systems and IoT projects, particularly in Sweden and Finland.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture: Global systems integrator with significant Nordic operations and broad digital-transformation, cloud and AI consulting capabilities. Competes with Knowit on large enterprise and automotive digital-transformation deals but is not specialised in defence or embedded systems.
• Capgemini: Global IT services and engineering firm with established Nordics and DACH presence. Competes with Knowit on enterprise digital transformation, IoT and engineering services across manufacturing and automotive, but at materially larger scale.
• Wipro: Global IT services and engineering firm with active Nordic and European delivery centres. Competes with Knowit on enterprise digital transformation and embedded engineering services but at a substantially larger scale and broader portfolio.

Others

• Saab: Swedish defence prime (Gripen, electronic warfare, combat vehicles) and parent of Combitech. Not a direct consulting competitor, but a key customer/partner in the Nordic defence ecosystem in which Knowit's CIMIC3/InCS/Triton products are deployed.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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