STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Apr 17, 2025 – Hexagon AB has announced an agreement to acquire the Unified Communications Radio Suite (UCRS) software assets of CONET Communications GmbH (CCOM), part of CONET Group, to complement its public safety platform.
UCRS is an advanced communication solution for control centers capable of integrating diverse channels such as Private Branch Exchange (PBX) and mobile phone networks, digital radio, business information systems, public address systems, video surveillance (CCTV), video conferencing, and satellite communication infrastructures. Combining UCRS with Hexagon’s public safety platform will provide agencies with an integrated command-and-control solution from one vendor. Customers like the Kassel Fire Brigade have benefitted from the combined offering.
“Seamless communication is an essential part of emergency response. Public safety agencies must be able to communicate with responders in a variety of ways, making the addition of CCOM’s product suite a natural extension of Hexagon’s technology stack,” said Norbert Hanke, interim president and CEO, Hexagon. “This acquisition strengthens our ability to serve public safety customers today while accelerating innovation for the future.”
CCOM’s UCRS solution, supported by about 50 employees, will report within Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division. It is expected to generate revenues of around ~10 MEUR in 2025 with margins similar to SIG averages. The deal needs approval from regulators and must meet customary conditions. The deal should close by the end of the second quarter of 2025.
Source: Hexagon
About Hexagon
Hexagon AB, established in 1975, specializes in digital reality solutions integrating sensors, software, and autonomous technologies. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Hexagon operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 24,800 people. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including construction, mining, agriculture, aerospace, automotive, defense, and manufacturing. Its offerings encompass reality capture measurement, intelligent positioning, situational intelligence, and industrial design solutions. In 2023, Hexagon reported annual revenues of approximately €5.44 billion. Since 2000, Hexagon has completed over 170 strategic acquisitions, enhancing its position in digital transformation and enabling clients to utilize data for improved efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across various applications.
About CONET Communications GmbH (CCOM)
CONET Communications GmbH is a subsidiary of CONET Technologies Holding GmbH, a German IT service provider founded in 1987 and based in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company focuses on IT consulting, software development, and information and communication technology. It offers solutions in areas such as SAP, infrastructure, communications, and software implementation. As part of the CONET group, which includes several subsidiaries across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Croatia, and Spain, CONET Communications serves various industries with tailored IT services. In 2023, the CONET group employed about 1,900 people and generated €258 million in revenue, ranking among the top 25 IT system houses in Germany. The group’s integrated approach allows CONET Communications to deliver comprehensive IT solutions to clients across different sectors.