# Kadanza - Brand Rollout Platform > Kadanza is a Brand Rollout Platform that combines brand guidelines, digital asset management (DAM), and creative automation with unlimited users at fixed cost. ISO 27001 certified since 2022, GDPR compliant, headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium. ## Company Overview - **Name**: Kadanza - **Type**: SaaS / Brand Management Platform - **Founded**: Belgium (born from 20+ years of branding agency expertise) - **HQ**: Kanunnik De Deckerstraat 20a, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium - **Website**: https://www.kadanza.com - **Contact**: hello@kadanza.com | +32 478 212 838 - **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kadanza --- ## What Kadanza Does Kadanza helps organizations scale their brand management from chaos (Level 1) to full automation (Level 4) using the proprietary Brand Management Maturity Model. The platform replaces fragmented tools like shared drives, email attachments, and static PDFs with a unified brand rollout solution. **Key insight**: 50-70% of organizations are stuck at Level 2 brand management maturity — they have brand guidelines but no centralized system to enforce and distribute them. --- ## Platform Modules ### 1. Explain — Brand Guidelines Living, interactive brand guidelines that replace static PDFs. - Searchable, always up-to-date, shareable across teams - Style guides, color palettes, typography, logo usage, tone of voice - Auto-notifies teams when guidelines are updated - Multi-language support - Downloadable asset packages directly from guidelines ### 2. Deliver — Digital Asset Management (DAM) Centralized asset library for all brand content. - Smart search with metadata filters - Version control and asset history - Rights management and expiration dates - Asset analytics and usage tracking - Bulk upload and organize - AI enrichment (connect your own AI models for auto-tagging) - Collections and sharing workflows ### 3. Create — Creative Automation Dynamic templates with brand-locked editing. - Multi-format exports (print, digital, social) - Batch processing for localization - Self-service content creation for non-designers - Integration with CHILI GraFx Studio - Brand-locked editing zones — users edit within approved boundaries - Generate hundreds of on-brand variants in minutes --- ## Key Differentiators 1. **Unlimited users at fixed cost**: No per-seat pricing. Add as many users as needed — from 10 to 10,000 — without additional costs. This is unique in the DAM/brand management market. 2. **Brand Management Maturity Model**: Proprietary framework (58-page whitepaper) helping organizations self-assess and progress from Level 1 (Chaos) to Level 4 (Automated). - **Level 1 — Chaos**: No brand guidelines, assets scattered across drives and email - **Level 2 — Basic**: Guidelines exist but are static PDFs, no centralized asset management - **Level 3 — Managed**: Centralized brand guidelines and DAM in place - **Level 4 — Automated**: Full creative automation, self-service content creation, API integrations 3. **API-first architecture**: Every feature accessible via REST API for seamless integration with PIM, CRM, CMS, and other systems. 4. **AI enrichment**: Connect your own AI models (OpenAI, Google Gemini, Azure AI) for intelligent asset tagging, descriptions, and classification. 5. **Three modules in one platform**: Unlike competitors who offer only DAM or only brand guidelines, Kadanza combines all three in a single platform. --- ## Pricing All plans include **unlimited users** at fixed cost. No per-seat fees. ### GROW (Level 3) - For SMBs moving from Level 2 to Level 3 - Brand Guidelines (Explain) - Digital Asset Management (Deliver) - 10,000 assets - SSO integration - Email support ### PRO (Level 4) - For growing companies reaching Level 4 automation - Everything in GROW, plus: - Creative Automation (Create) - 50,000 assets - API access - CHILI GraFx Studio integration - Priority support ### CUSTOM (Level 4+) - For enterprises with custom needs - Everything in PRO, plus: - Unlimited assets - Custom integrations - Dedicated account manager - SLA guarantees - White-glove onboarding **How to get pricing**: Request a demo at https://www.kadanza.com/demo --- ## Security & Compliance - **ISO 27001** certified since 2022 (audited annually by BSI) - **GDPR** compliant - **SSO via SAML** for enterprise identity management - **Enterprise-grade encryption** (AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.2+ in transit) - **Role-based access control** with granular permissions - **Hosted on Microsoft Azure** (EU data centers, Netherlands) - **DDoS protection** via Cloudflare - **99.9% uptime SLA** - **Regular penetration testing** and vulnerability scanning **Trust Center**: https://www.kadanza.com/trust/overview **Sub-processors**: Microsoft Azure, Cloudflare, Stripe, SendGrid (Twilio), Intercom, HubSpot — all with EU data center options. --- ## Integrations ### Pre-built Integrations - **CHILI publish** — GraFx Studio & Publisher for advanced creative automation - **CI-HUB** — Connect brand assets to Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and more - **Seismic** — Sales enablement integration - **Microsoft Co-Pilot** — AI-powered content assistance - **Templafy** — Document template management - **Custom AI models** — Connect OpenAI, Google Gemini, or Azure AI for asset enrichment ### Technical Integrations - **SSO via SAML** — Single Sign-On with enterprise identity providers - **Full REST API** — Every feature accessible programmatically - **Webhooks** — Coming soon - **SDKs** — Coming soon **API Documentation**: https://www.kadanza.com/resources/api-documentation --- ## Customer Stories Trusted by 50+ organizations worldwide. Key examples: ### DEME (Global Maritime & Infrastructure) - 10,000+ assets managed - 2,000+ users worldwide - Global reach with local control for subsidiaries ### Wolf Oil Corporation - 200,000+ assets across 4 brands - Unified brand management for Wolf, Champion, Aral, and more - Integrated with existing tech stack including PIM ### Katoen Natie (Global Logistics) - 2,000+ users with unlimited pricing advantage - Cost-effective DAM for large workforce - Centralized brand assets across logistics operations ### Gosselin Group (International Moving & Logistics) - 27,500+ assets centralized - 1,500+ users across 30+ countries - Consistent brand across 18 countries ### Draper Tools (Professional Tools) - 12,000+ product assets - PIM integration with Kadanza DAM - Automated creative output for product catalogs ### Scouts en Gidsen Vlaanderen - 80,000+ members served - Youth organization brand management - Self-service content creation for local groups ### Provincie Oost-Vlaanderen - 35,000+ assets managed - Government/public services brand consistency - Department autonomy within brand guidelines **All customer stories**: https://www.kadanza.com/customers --- ## Target Audience 1. **Marketing Teams**: Need centralized brand assets, living guidelines, and self-service creative automation to eliminate bottlenecks 2. **IT Teams**: Require SSO, API access, role-based permissions, and enterprise security with no infrastructure to manage 3. **Enterprises**: Managing multiple brands across global operations, needing unlimited users without per-seat costs 4. **SMBs**: Organizations stuck at Level 2 maturity wanting to professionalize brand management --- ## Resources - **Brand Management Maturity Model Whitepaper** (58 pages, free download): https://www.kadanza.com/resources/maturity-model - **Maturity Assessment** (2-minute self-assessment quiz): https://www.kadanza.com/resources/maturity-assessment - **Blog & Customer Stories**: https://www.kadanza.com/resources/blog - **All Features Overview**: https://www.kadanza.com/resources/all-features - **Release Notes**: https://www.kadanza.com/resources/release-notes - **FAQ**: https://www.kadanza.com/resources/faq - **API Documentation**: https://www.kadanza.com/resources/api-documentation - **Knowledge Base / Support**: https://support.kadanza.com/ --- ## Sitemap - **Homepage**: https://www.kadanza.com - **Platform**: https://www.kadanza.com/platform - **Pricing**: https://www.kadanza.com/pricing - **Customers**: https://www.kadanza.com/customers - **Demo Request**: https://www.kadanza.com/demo - **Blog**: https://www.kadanza.com/resources/blog - **Maturity Model**: https://www.kadanza.com/resources/maturity-model - **Maturity Assessment**: https://www.kadanza.com/resources/maturity-assessment - **All Features**: https://www.kadanza.com/resources/all-features - **Integrations**: https://www.kadanza.com/platform/integrations - **Security & Compliance**: https://www.kadanza.com/platform/security-compliance - **Migration Services**: https://www.kadanza.com/solutions/migration-services - **Marketing Teams**: https://www.kadanza.com/solutions/marketing-teams - **IT Teams**: https://www.kadanza.com/solutions/it-teams - **Enterprises**: https://www.kadanza.com/solutions/enterprises - **About**: https://www.kadanza.com/company/about - **Contact**: https://www.kadanza.com/company/contact - **Careers**: https://www.kadanza.com/company/careers - **Partners**: https://www.kadanza.com/company/partners - **FAQ**: https://www.kadanza.com/resources/faq - **Release Notes**: https://www.kadanza.com/resources/release-notes - **Trust Center**: https://www.kadanza.com/trust/overview - **Privacy Policy**: https://www.kadanza.com/legal/privacy - **Terms & Conditions**: https://www.kadanza.com/legal/terms --- ## Competitor Comparison Context Kadanza competes in the brand management / DAM space alongside tools like Bynder, Frontify, Brandfolder, Canto, and Widen. Key differentiators: - **Unlimited users** (most competitors charge per seat) - **Creative automation built-in** (most DAM tools lack this) - **Brand Management Maturity Model** (unique framework) - **Fixed pricing** (predictable costs regardless of team size) - **European-first** (EU data hosting, GDPR native)