Since its establishment in 2008, Xovis AG has developed into a global leader in intelligent people flow management. Its high-precision sensors detect the people present in a room and use artificial intelligence to help interpret the data. This technology makes it possible to analyze and control people flows in real time:
- Airports use it to assess and reduce waiting times at security or check-in
- Retailers can plan and deploy their staff so customers receive the best service at all times
- Rail operators can accurately determine the number of passengers, bicycles, strollers and wheelchairs to optimize their fleet
The majority of its 140 employees work at its headquarters in Zollikofen (Canton of Bern), where data is collected from all 300,000 sensors in use worldwide. These sensors are exclusively manufactured in Switzerland. There is a branch office in Boston, and another is planned for Berlin.
Strong growth potential
The company’s growth is currently around 20 percent, with turnover of more than 30 million Swiss francs; there are plans to double this figure in the next two to three years. Around 95 percent of its sales are generated abroad. CFO Denis Ranke said: “Our aim is to penetrate new markets – and to do so, we’re focusing on large-scale projects with airports or collaboration with partners in the retail sector, smart buildings or transport. These function as an entry point and serve as a reference for us to tap into additional areas of the local market. Plus, they enable us to establish a further growth driver through our partner business.” To this end, Xovis relies on the support of strong local partners and makes use of Switzerland Global Enterprise’s expertise when selecting them.
“Our aim is to penetrate new markets – and to do so, we’re focusing on large-scale projects with airports or collaboration with partners in the retail sector, smart buildings or transport. These function as an entry point and serve as a reference for us to tap into additional areas of the local market. Plus, they enable us to establish a further growth driver through our partner business.”
Denis Ranke, CFO/COO Xovis AG
Award presented by Ruth Metzler-Arnold
Xovis AG was selected as the winner of the 2024 Export Award by an independent volunteer jury. Ruth Metzler-Arnold, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of S-GE, presented the prize at the International Forum in Zurich’s Kongresshaus. “Xovis AG focuses on a clear customer-centric approach, high quality and scalable offerings. This strategy allows the company to grow rapidly, even in newly developed segments,” said jury president Ralph Siegl, explaining the decision. In addition to Xovis AG, the Giubiasco-based Lombardi Group and the NÜSSLI Group from Hüttwilen had also qualified for the final.
“Xovis AG focuses on a clear customer-centric approach, high quality and scalable offerings. This strategy allows the company to grow rapidly, even in newly developed segments.” Ralph Siegl, jury president
About the Export Award
S-GE’s Export Award honors successful internationally active companies with an impressive expansion strategy and innovative approach to market cultivation. A jury of well-known figures from the Swiss worlds of business, academia and media judges the candidates and selects the winner. The prize is awarded each year at the International Trade Forum, a hub for Swiss foreign trade. Around 400 globally active Swiss and Liechtenstein companies, as well as representatives from politics and public administration, attend the event. This year’s Forum focused on the topic of “Sustainability as a driver for growth: from trend to competitive advantage in international business”.
