What Digital Solutions does

Digital Solutions SA is a Switzerland-based IT services and consulting firm founded in 2016 in Porrentruy (Canton of Jura), specializing in intelligent automation, AI integration, software development, and systems integration for enterprise and government clients across Swiss French- and German-speaking regions. The company operates four core service lines: Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) combining AI with UiPath RPA and a dedicated Swiss Administration RPA offering; software development covering full-stack, mobile, and web applications; integration services across ERP, CRM, EDM systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Abacus) with API and container-based architectures; and consulting & outsourcing delivered through three modalities - in-situ delegation, team creation at Digital Solutions offices, and project mandates under LSE authorization. Underlying technology includes a proprietary Swiss-hosted AI platform (sub-brand exkalibur.ai) offering autonomous AI agents with RAG and MCP protocol, plus multimodal AI capabilities spanning NLP, computer vision, document understanding, predictive analytics, and anomaly detection, with integration into a broader UiPath, SAP, and Microsoft technology stack.

The company monetizes primarily through professional services revenue (IT staffing, custom development, integration mandates, RPA/IPA projects, and talent acquisition), with no publicly disclosed pricing and quote-based engagement structures. Customer concentration is spread across multiple verticals: Swiss banking and insurance, public administration (cantons and municipalities), healthcare and life sciences, Swiss watchmaking, industry/manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications. Digital Solutions employs 50+ senior engineers (up from 10 in 2016) across offices in Porrentruy, Delémont, Lausanne, Basel, Geneva, and Martigny, with planned expansion to Fribourg, Bern, and Zürich. The company has received the EcoVadis Gold Medal (2025), Great Place to Work certification (2020), and ranked 49th in Switzerland's Top 100 IT companies in 2021, and is led by founder-CEO Xavier Van Nuvel alongside executives Thibault Pépin (CMO) and Thomas Engler (Development Director).

The company has roughly quintupled headcount over ~9 years, reported 50% year-over-year sales growth as of 2021, and is investing in geographic expansion, sovereign AI infrastructure, and ESG positioning, while remaining a private, founder-controlled Swiss SARL-turned-SA with modest disclosed external capital (a ~CHF 1.4M round in 2020).

Name

Digital Solutions

Legal name

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS SA

Website

https://digital-solutions.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Digital Solutions SA is a Swiss IT services and consulting firm founded in 2016 that delivers AI, intelligent automation (RPA/IPA), software development, and systems integration to Swiss enterprises, banks, public administrations, healthcare, and watchmaking clients via six regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting & System Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Integration, API & Middleware Consulting (BPAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF), Digital & Technology Transformation Consulting (BPAHACAH)

Keywords

• IT services
• Robotic Process Automation
• Intelligent automation
• AI integration services
• Software development

Headquarters

HQ city

Porrentruy

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. IT Staffing & Delegation (LSE): Digital Solutions provides qualified IT engineers to clients on a rental of services basis. Three modalities offered: (1) In-situ delegation where engineers work on-site at the client's location, (2) Creation of teams at Digital Solutions offices, and (3) Mandate-based project work. The company holds LSE authorizations from cantonal and federal authorities under the Private Placement Act.
2. Software Development: Custom software development services covering full-stack development, mobile applications, and web applications. Engineers are involved in the creation or evolution of customer software. Services include audit & consulting, architecture & development, deployment & testing, and optimization & maintenance. Support offered via team delegation, fixed price, end-to-end project-based work, or strategic assistance.
3. Integration & Innovation Services: Systems integration services covering ERP, CRM, EDM deployment, API & container integration, digital workplace, Business Intelligence solutions, and on-premises/cloud hybridization. Engineers help audit, implement, parameterize and optimize innovative digital solutions.
4. RPA & Intelligent Automation: Robotic Process Automation and Intelligent Process Automation services including process discovery, robot deployment, AI-enhanced automation, maintenance, training, and change management. Specialized offerings for Swiss public administrations.
5. Talent Acquisition: End-to-end recruitment services for IT profiles, from recruitment strategy development to candidate integration. The company plans, implements and supervises the entire recruitment process for customers seeking IT engineers.
6. AI Solutions & DPO Services: Custom AI development, integration, and expert provisioning services. Includes responsible AI solutions designed and hosted in Switzerland. Also provides dedicated external Data Protection Officer (DPO) services for nLPD compliance.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Digital Solutions SA delivers Swiss-based IT services spanning Intelligent Process Automation (AI + UiPath RPA), custom software development (full-stack, mobile, web), system integration & innovation (ERP/CRM/EDM, APIs, containerization, BI), and consulting & outsourcing via LSE staff delegation. It also offers Swiss-hosted AI solutions (RAG, AI Agents, exkalibur.ai) and RPA training, primarily serving Swiss enterprises and public administrations.

Product overview

Digital Solutions operates as a Swiss IT services company offering an integrated portfolio of technology services rather than a single unified product. The core offering comprises four service lines: (1) Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) combining AI/ML with RPA for complex workflow automation, supported by dedicated RPA and Swiss Administration RPA offerings; (2) Software Development covering full-stack, mobile, and web application development; (3) Integration & Innovation services for ERP/CRM/EDM systems, APIs, and containerization; and (4) Consulting & Outsourcing for IT staffing and talent acquisition. Supporting modules include RAG Solutions for AI-powered knowledge retrieval, AI Agents for autonomous task execution, Business Intelligence for data-driven decisions, External DPO services for regulatory compliance, and RPA Training for capability building. The company also distributes CPOS, a specialized solution for the telecom sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• exkalibur.ai: AI solution platform designed and hosted in Switzerland for intelligent autonomous AI agents

Products and services

• Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) Combines artificial intelligence algorithms with robotic process automation to perform complex operations using AI, machine learning, NLP, predictive analytics, and computer vision alongside RPA. Sold to Swiss enterprises and public institutions seeking automation of complex digital workflows.
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Quantifiable outcome

• Tax regularization automation reduced manual work from 2 days/month per employee to near-zero, with immediate time savings, error elimination, and complete auditability.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability14 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UiPathcoreTechnology or IntegrationUiPath is Digital Solutions SA's key technology partner for Robotic Process Automation. Digital Solutions is a UiPath partner and implemented the first UiPath virtual robots in a Swiss municipality (Courgenay). UiPath is described as the market leader in RPA in Switzerland and worldwide. The partnership involves deploying UiPath RPA technology for enterprise and public administration clients, with a dedicated website for Swiss Administration RPA (swiss-administration-rpa.ch).
• Swiss Made SoftwareminorOthersDigital Solutions holds the Swiss Made Software certification, indicating that its software development services meet Swiss quality and origin standards.
• EcovadisminorOthersDigital Solutions SA received the Ecovadis Gold Medal 2025 for its sustainability and ESG performance, demonstrating commitment to environmental, social, and governance standards.
• Great Place to Work InstituteminorOthersDigital Solutions SA obtained Great Place to Work certification, validating its workplace culture and employee satisfaction standards in Switzerland.
• Novartis (Campus Partner)minorOthersDigital Solutions opened its Basel offices on the Novartis Campus, indicating a facility/location partnership for housing its operations in the Basel area.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ELCA: One of the largest independent Swiss IT services firms offering custom software development, integration, and digital transformation across banking, public sector, and industry. Direct competitor for enterprise and government IT mandates in Switzerland.
• ti&m (Technology, Innovation & Management): Swiss IT services and software company specializing in digital transformation, integration, and bespoke software for banks, insurance, and the public sector — directly overlapping with Digital Solutions' core verticals.
• AdNovum: Swiss IT services company with strong banking, insurance, and public-sector focus, offering custom software and integration. Comparable headcount range and similar Swiss-market positioning as Digital Solutions.
• Erni Consulting: Swiss IT consultancy delivering software engineering, integration, and digital transformation across regulated industries. Competes head-to-head with Digital Solutions for engineering profiles and integration mandates.
• UMB (formerly UMB NetWorks): Swiss IT services firm focused on enterprise integration, cloud, and managed services for mid-market and enterprise clients; comparable in size and Swiss-only focus to Digital Solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Swisscom IT Services: Telco-owned IT services arm of Switzerland's largest telecom, offering enterprise integration, cloud, and managed services at much larger scale; competes with Digital Solutions for Swiss enterprise and public-sector transformation work.
• Sopra Steria Switzerland: European IT services group with Swiss operations, competing for large public-sector and enterprise integration/consulting mandates; broader portfolio than Digital Solutions but overlapping on regulated-sector work.
• Capgemini Switzerland: Global IT services and consulting group with a strong Swiss presence, competing for digital transformation and integration mandates in banking, pharma, and the public sector.
• Accenture Switzerland: Global consulting and IT services giant with a Swiss delivery footprint, competing for large-scale digital transformation, AI, and integration work; sets the upper bound of competition Digital Solutions faces.

Others

• UiPath (partner/ecosystem reference): Not a direct competitor but Digital Solutions' core RPA technology partner; comparable in the sense that UiPath's Swiss market positioning directly influences Digital Solutions' public-sector RPA pipeline and partner economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/digital-solutions-switzerland

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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