akenza is a low-code IoT platform vendor from Zurich, Switzerland. With users from 89 countries, it helps companies from all over the world to develop their own smart IoT solutions on a solid technological foundation, without having to reinvent the IoT wheel. The akenza IoT platform can be seen as a bridge between the physical world and the cloud, providing you with a software component that allows you to quickly pierce through the barrier between devices and software. The technology-agnostic architecture avoids technology lock-in and makes it possible to register any type of device via any connectivity technology, process the data, and make it available to any application in the cloud.
The platform is adapted to organizations of all sizes, from startup to enterprise, from one device to massive IoT deployments. Thanks to its self-service features, you can start creating your IoT case right away, even without coding skills. The company has established itself in long-term relationships with Fortune 500 customers and major clients such as the Facility Management Provider ISS Switzerland, Georg Fischer, Zurich Insurance and various SMEs, contributing to their USD 3.6 million + revenue to date. More than 1600 organizations have registered for a trial since April 2021, testing various smart solution cases. Some of the most popular use cases include:
- Smart building
- Condition monitoring
- Asset tracking
- Energy metering
- Remote control
- Smart farming
Most recently, akenza won the IoT Breakthrough Award in 2023 for Low-Code IoT Platform of the Year and has received its ISO 27001 certification, representing its ongoing commitment to company-wide data security and privacy protection. The Co-CEO Jonas Schmid was nominated as one of the 100 Digital Shapers of 2023 in Switzerland reflecting his dedication to driving Swiss digitalization forward with the platform.
