- CEO
- David John Meaden
- Full Time Employees
- 682
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
- Address
- 1310 Waterside Reading United Kingdom RG7 4SA
- IPO Date
- Dec 20, 2000
- Business
- IDOX plc develops specialist software solutions primarily for government and regulated industries, with a focus on local authorities, health, engineering, transport, and property sectors. Its core products include public sector software for planning and building control, environmental health, licensing, elections management, social services collaboration, health service information integration, and facilities management software for property. The company also provides engineering information management (EIM) solutions, including electronic document and records management systems (EDMS) designed for complex capital projects in industries such as oil & gas, mining, utilities, pharmaceuticals, and transportation. Key software offerings include cloud-based platforms like FusionLive for construction management and an advanced Gazetteer Management System for local land and property data. Idox serves public sector clients across the UK, with an expanding presence in global engineering markets. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom, the company operates through two main segments: Public Sector Software and Engineering Information Management.
Recent strategic developments include the acquisition of Emapsite and Plianz, enhancing Idox’s capabilities and solutions portfolio in property data management and health and social care sectors, respectively. These acquisitions bolster the company’s focus on organic and inorganic growth, with ongoing migration towards cloud-delivered and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offerings. Management emphasizes expanding revenue streams around core assets, targeting margin enhancement, and delivering efficiencies through integrated operations. Idox has disposed of its previously owned compliance businesses as part of its strategic refocus. The company aims to grow its addressable markets, especially in geospatial data and engineering sectors, while maintaining strong cash generation and operational discipline under its framework of revenue growth, margin improvement, simplification, and communication. The group's revenue for the year ended October 2024 increased to £87.6 million, with a focus on sustained double-digit revenue growth and a medium-term target of reaching a 35% adjusted EBITDA margin through a combination of efficiencies and high-margin acquisitions. Idox continues to strengthen its board and invest in complementary acquisitions to support its strategic objectives and market expansion.