Global firm with Alabama headquarters debuts on Nasdaq

Madison, Alabama, is now home to a Nasdaq-listed powerhouse. Software firm Octave Intelligence plc officially debuted on the New York stock exchange today, following its successful spinoff from parent company Hexagon AB on May 22.

A New Era of Innovation

As the company takes this major step, leadership is focused on the future. "This new chapter marks a new focus – as an organization deeply committed to solving our customers’ toughest challenges in a rapidly changing world," CEO Mattias Stenberg told 205focus.com.

Stenberg emphasized that success in the modern technology landscape depends on delivering tangible results at scale. By leveraging its deep expertise in connected and contextual intelligence, Octave aims to set a new standard for how organizations process information.

Global Impact from Alabama Roots

Octave Intelligence brings 30 years of experience to the public market, boasting a client list that includes more than 60% of the Global Fortune 500. The company’s technology plays a vital role in keeping essential infrastructure moving—ranging from power grids and rail networks to manufacturing facilities and entire cities. By connecting real-world conditions with enterprise-scale insights, Octave helps these organizations improve their performance, resilience, and incident response capabilities.

The firm creates a compounding cycle of knowledge by linking data, decisions, and outcomes across the entire lifecycle of a project—from design and build to operation and protection.

Deep Ties to the 205

While Octave operates on a global scale with approximately 7,200 employees across 45 countries, it remains headquartered in Madison, Alabama.

The company’s impact is felt right here at home as well. With over 300 case studies detailing its work, Octave highlights a 30-year partnership with the Huntsville-Madison County 911 Center, showcasing the real-world application of its advanced computer-aided dispatch technology.