Acens

What Acens does

Acens is a Spanish cloud services and data center provider operating as a wholly-owned brand within Telefónica Tech, the technology services division of the Telefónica Group. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Madrid, the company targets Spanish SMEs, developers, and enterprises with a comprehensive portfolio spanning cloud infrastructure (ONE CLOUD Servers, Cloud Flex, Cloud Datacenter, Private/Hybrid/Managed Cloud), web hosting and domains, workplace productivity (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, professional email), security (Panda AntiRansomware, Microsoft 365 Defender), backup and disaster recovery, and business applications (WISE CX omnichannel, Factorial HR). It also resells Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud services under co-branded Azure by acens and Google Cloud by acens offerings with migration and consulting support.

The underlying technology stack is built on Kubernetes deployed with Isovalent Enterprise from Cisco (the first deployment of this platform within the Telefónica group), providing multicloud flexibility, advanced multi-tenancy, and security enforcement across tenant boundaries. Acens owns and operates proprietary data centers in Barcelona and Madrid totaling 6,000 m², supporting 6,500+ physical servers, 2 Petabytes of storage, redundant ring-topology networking, biometric access controls, UPS/generator backup, and 100% renewable energy. The infrastructure holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 certifications issued by AENOR, and the company operates as a GDPR-compliant data controller/processor.

The business model is primarily subscription-based recurring revenue across cloud hosting, web hosting, domains, workplace productivity, and security services, with pricing transparently published in euros (e.g., €5.90/month for AI website builder, €1.10/month per user for email, €109.90/month for dedicated servers). Distribution occurs through three channels: self-serve online sales at acens.com for SMBs and consumers; the Telefónica Tech enterprise sales force for large customers; and a dedicated partner program (partners.acens.net) targeting technology resellers, system integrators, and SAP partners. The company holds no external funding, is not publicly listed, and operates exclusively in Spain.

Name

Acens

Legal name

Telefónica Soluciones De Informática Y Comunicaciones De España S A U

Website

http://www.acens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Acens is a Spanish cloud services and data center brand within Telefónica Tech, offering cloud infrastructure, hosting, workplace productivity, security, and managed services to Spanish SMEs, developers, and enterprises via proprietary data centers in Barcelona and Madrid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Infrastructure and Hosting Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Rental & Leasing (7377)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry/Vertical Cloud Platforms (e.g., Gov/Healthcare/Financial Cloud Regions) (HDABAAAL)

Headquarters

HQ city

Alcobendas

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cloud Hosting & Infrastructure Services: Subscription-based cloud hosting services including virtual servers, cloud storage, and managed services with monthly or annual billing cycles for SMEs and enterprises.
2. Web Hosting & Domain Services: Shared hosting, dedicated servers, domain registration, SSL certificates, and colocation services with recurring subscription pricing.
3. Workplace & Collaboration: Email services, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and communication solutions sold on per-user or subscription basis.
4. Professional Services & Consulting: Cloud migration consulting, Azure adoption services, and implementation support bundled with cloud infrastructure services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Acens sells cloud infrastructure, hosting, and managed IT services from its own data centers in Barcelona and Madrid. Its portfolio spans virtual cloud servers, virtual datacenters, private/hybrid/managed cloud, hyperscaler resale of Azure and Google Cloud, backup and disaster recovery, web hosting, dedicated servers, colocation, domains and SSL, workplace productivity (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, professional email), security, website/e-commerce builders, and digital marketing tools, primarily to Spanish SMEs and enterprises.

Product overview

Acens is a cloud and data center services provider within the Telefónica Tech ecosystem, offering a comprehensive portfolio of managed IT services for Spanish businesses. The product portfolio includes cloud infrastructure services (ONE CLOUD Servers, Cloud Flex, Cloud Datacenter, Cloud Privado, Cloud Híbrido, Cloud Gestionado), hyperscaler partnerships (Azure by acens, Google Cloud by acens), backup and disaster recovery solutions (Cloud Backup M365, Cloud Backup IO, Cloud Backup Servidores y VMs, Cloud Backup PC, DRaaS, Object Storage), web presence solutions (Hosting Compartido, Dominios, Servidores Dedicados, Colocation, SSL Certificates), website and e-commerce creation tools (Tu Web with AI builder, Diseño de Páginas Web, Tu Tienda), digital marketing services (Tu Marketing Local, Posicionamiento SEO, Tu Publicidad Gestionada, Tu Boletín), workplace productivity tools (Cloud Office, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365 Pymes/Enterprise/Copilot, Google Workspace), security solutions (Panda AntiRansomware, Microsoft 365 Defender), and business management applications (WISE CX omnichannel platform, Factorial HR). The company operates its own data centers in Barcelona and Madrid spanning 6,000 m² with redundant infrastructure and ISO certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ONE CLOUD Servers Virtual cloud servers designed for SMEs and developers for deploying applications and web projects with customizable compute resources, offered as a subscription with monthly billing.
• Cloud Flex Adaptive cloud service for organizations of all sizes providing flexible infrastructure and workload management with integrated data protection through Copilot for Business, billed as a monthly subscription.
• Cloud Datacenter Virtual datacenter solution for enterprises to deploy dedicated infrastructure with full control over compute, storage, and networking, promoted with 3 months free.
• Cloud Privado Private cloud infrastructure solution offering dedicated resources and enhanced security for enterprises needing isolated cloud environments, supported by Acens experts.
• Cloud H\u00edbrido Hybrid cloud solution combining on-premises infrastructure with public cloud resources for flexible workload management.
• Cloud Gestionado (Managed Cloud) Fully managed cloud service in which Acens handles infrastructure administration, monitoring, and maintenance for customers.
• Azure by acens Resale and migration support for Microsoft Azure cloud services, including adoption and migration programs for Spanish enterprises.
• Google Cloud by acens Resale of Google Cloud Platform services through Acens with local Spanish-language support and cloud adoption consulting.
• Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Business continuity service providing automated disaster recovery and failover capabilities to protect critical systems and data.
• Cloud Backup M365 Cloud backup service specifically designed to protect Microsoft 365 environments, including emails, files, and collaboration content.
• Cloud Backup IO
• Cloud Backup Servidores y VMs Backup service for physical servers and virtual machines ensuring data protection and rapid recovery options.
• Cloud Backup PC Endpoint backup solution for personal computers providing automated data protection and restoration capabilities.
• Object Storage Scalable cloud storage service for storing and retrieving large amounts of unstructured data with high durability and accessibility.
• Hosting Compartido (Shared Web Hosting) Cost-effective shared web hosting service including a domain, SSL certificate, and AI website builder, available with an introductory 80% first-year discount.
• Servidores Dedicados
• Colocation y Redes
• Dominios
• Certificados SSL
• Tu Web (AI Website Builder) Do-it-yourself AI-powered website builder enabling users to create professional websites quickly, starting at \u20ac5/month.
• Dise\u00f1o de P\u00e1ginas Web
• Tu Tienda
• Cloud Office
• Exchange Online
• Microsoft 365 Pymes
• Microsoft 365 Enterprise
• Microsoft 365 Copilot AI-powered productivity assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 that combines large language models with organizational data for enhanced workplace productivity, resold by Acens.
• Microsoft 365 + Backup M365
• Google Workspace
• Panda AntiRansomware Endpoint antivirus and ransomware protection solution offered free to customers as part of Acens' security portfolio, with a 30-day free trial promotional offer.
• Microsoft 365 Defender
• WISE CX AI-powered omnichannel customer service platform delivered as a 100% cloud solution that integrates all client communication channels and uses AI to automate and optimize customer service.
• Factorial Human resources management platform enabling businesses to manage HR processes such as payroll, time tracking, and employee administration.
• Tu Marketing Local
• Posicionamiento SEO
• Tu Publicidad Gestionada
• Tu Bolet\u00edn

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000 m2 of proprietary data center space across Barcelona and Madrid
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Cisco (Isovalent)coreTechnology or Integration · 31 March 2026Acens became the first entity within Telefónica group to deploy Isovalent Enterprise from Cisco for its Kubernetes platform. This deployment provides high-performance, observable, and secure cloud-native infrastructure with multicloud flexibility and advanced multi-tenancy, serving as a reference architecture for the broader Telefónica ecosystem.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft partnership offering Azure cloud services, Microsoft 365 products (including Copilot AI), Exchange Online, and security solutions like Microsoft 365 Defender. Acens operates as Azure by acens and Google Cloud by acens for cloud adoption and migration services.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Cloud partnership providing Google Workspace collaboration tools and Google Cloud services under the Google Cloud by acens brand, including cloud adoption and migration consulting.
• Telefónica TechflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcens is a brand under Telefónica Tech, the technology services division of Telefónica Group. This provides access to enterprise customer base, distribution channels, and group-wide technology initiatives including cloud-native transformation programs.
• Channel Partners (Resellers/SIs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcens maintains a partner program for technology resellers and system integrators including SAP partners, IT consultants, and web agencies. Partners receive training, certifications, and access to partner portal for co-selling and reselling cloud services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• cdmon: Spanish hosting and domain registration provider serving SMBs and individuals. Direct competitor to Acens in the Spanish shared hosting, domains, and basic cloud server segment.
• OVHcloud: European hyperscale cloud provider operating owned data centers across multiple countries, offering cloud infrastructure, hosting, and bare-metal services. Comparable to Acens as a European cloud/hosting competitor with owned infrastructure, though at much larger scale.
• Nominalia: Spanish and European hosting provider offering domain registration, shared hosting, cloud servers, and Microsoft 365 reselling. Directly comparable to Acens in target market and core offerings.
• Gigas Hosting: Spanish cloud infrastructure provider listed on BME Growth, offering cloud servers, hosting, and managed services to enterprises and SMBs. Closely comparable to Acens in Spanish-market focus, customer segment, and product portfolio.
• Scaleway: European cloud provider (part of Iliad Group) offering bare-metal servers, cloud instances, object storage, and managed services with a focus on European data sovereignty. Comparable to Acens as a European cloud alternative to US hyperscalers.
• dinahosting: Spanish hosting, cloud, and domain provider with a similar SMB-focused product portfolio to Acens, including shared hosting, dedicated servers, cloud infrastructure, and productivity services.
• Arsys: Spanish cloud and hosting provider offering shared hosting, dedicated servers, cloud infrastructure, and productivity solutions to Spanish SMBs and enterprises. Directly comparable to Acens in product mix, customer segment, and Spanish-market focus.
• IONOS: European cloud and hosting provider (part of United Internet) offering shared hosting, dedicated servers, cloud servers, and managed services across Europe. Comparable to Acens in core product set, though with broader European geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Azure: Global hyperscale cloud platform with expanding EU/Spanish presence. Acens's Azure by acens offering is built on top of Azure; Azure also competes directly with Acens's own IaaS/PaaS cloud infrastructure products.
• Rackspace Technology: Global managed cloud services provider operating across multiple hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP). Comparable to Acens's managed cloud and Cloud Gestionado offering, though at much larger scale and global footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/acens
• Facebookfacebook.com/acenstec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acens

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Acens