Company DescriptionIndra Sistemas, S.A. operates as a technology and consulting company worldwide. It designs, develops, produces, integrates, operates, maintains, repairs, and markets systems, solutions, and services based on the use of information technologies, electronics, and communication; and for surveillance and security control of facilities. It also researches, engineers, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, installs, maintains, and repairs devices, equipment, and systems for data communication, encryption systems, encryption, beacon, and command and control center; manages, executes, commercializes, and sells system engineering services for the defense industry; and provides engineering and maintenance services for air defense systems and other related systems, as well as architectural and engineering technical services. In addition, it offers systems to aid navigation and landing, and air traffic control systems; outsources business processes; delivers document management services and mortgage management; realizes measures for the settlement and registration; and manages digitalization and data capture. Further, it provides business consulting, technology and solutions consulting, administration, management, support, advisory, telecommunications, mobile telephony, credit card processing, and energy transport and distribution network manufacture services; engineering and consultancy services for environment, transport, construction, water, and industry areas; and digital agency, web communication and marketing, securities, computer programing, aerodrome air traffic, radio communication security, port infrastructure, airline training and coaching, and project services. Additionally, it researches and develops autonomous air systems and solutions in unmanned systems; and develops and produces aircraft, tactical communication systems, and toll and traffic control and management systems. Indra Sistemas, S.A. was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Alcobendas, Spain.
How the Company Makes MoneyIndra makes money primarily by delivering technology services and turnkey projects for public and private customers, typically under multi-year contracts. A major portion of revenue comes from (1) systems integration and project delivery—designing, building, and deploying complex, mission-critical solutions (e.g., transport and traffic systems, air traffic management platforms, defense and security systems), where revenue is recognized as milestones are met or as work is performed depending on contract terms; (2) IT services and managed services—recurring fees for operating, maintaining, and supporting clients’ IT and operational technology environments (application management, infrastructure/operations, cybersecurity operations, and service desk), often structured as monthly/annual service contracts; and (3) software and proprietary solutions—license and/or subscription-type fees plus implementation and customization services for Indra-developed platforms (where applicable), frequently bundled with long-term maintenance and support. The company also earns revenue from consulting and engineering services that precede or accompany larger implementations. Indra’s earnings are influenced by its ability to win large public-sector tenders, defense and security programs, and infrastructure/transport modernization initiatives; such contracts can be sizable, competitive, and subject to budget cycles and regulatory requirements. Specific revenue split by segment, named key customer contracts, or partnership-related revenue contributions are null.