Axept

What Axept does

Axept Business Software AG is a Swiss digitalization partner founded in 2000 and headquartered in St. Gallen, with 11 office locations spanning German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland. The company specializes in implementing and supporting the Abacus ERP platform, augmented by a proprietary suite of sector-specific modules (AX-solutions) tailored to verticals including construction (AXbau), healthcare/social institutions (AXcare), real estate (AXimmo), energy utilities (AXpower), cleaning (AXclean), and alpine businesses (AXalpin). Axept is one of the largest Abacus partners in Switzerland and holds the exclusive distribution rights for PROVIS construction management software in the country. It serves over 2,000 completed Abacus projects across SMEs, enterprises, and non-profit organizations.

The company's product architecture follows a platform-plus-modules model centered on the Abacus ERP, extended by Axept-developed tools including AXview (Business Intelligence via Qlik Sense/Power BI), AXsuite (integration and data management), DeepForms (digital form creation), DeepSign (digital signatures), AbaPlan (workforce scheduling), and Abacus Intelligence with AbaClick AI (HR chatbot supporting text and voice). Cloud delivery is offered through AXvicloud and AXviSaaS. Revenue is generated through a blend of professional services (consulting, implementation, training via the AXcademy program), software licensing and subscriptions (resale of Abacus licenses plus proprietary AX-solutions modules), and exclusive PROVIS distribution in Switzerland.

Axept's go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with inside sales and a partner channel ecosystem, supported by event-driven demand generation (AXcademy webinars, Fach-Events, training programs) and content marketing. The company has a multi-language presence (German and French) and was named Abacus's Number One sales partner in 2023, 2024, and 2025. In December 2025, Axept acquired the business operations of Abacus Services SA to strengthen its presence in Western Switzerland. The firm operates as part of the broader Swisscom Group ecosystem based on data protection disclosures.

Name

Axept

Legal name

Axept Business Software AG

Website

https://axept.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Axept Business Software AG is a Swiss ERP digitalization partner that implements and supports the Abacus platform with proprietary sector-specific modules for construction, healthcare, real estate, and energy, serving Swiss SMEs and non-profit organizations across 11 offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Implementation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAEAMAA

Application Outsourcing (AO)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Outsourcing & Offshoring Services

Keywords

• ERP implementation services
• Business software consulting
• Construction management software
• Human resources software
• Data analytics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Kemptthal

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Implementation & Consulting Services: Full-service ERP implementation including consulting, conception, implementation, support, and continuous development for Abacus software across various industries including finance, HR, industry, construction, energy, healthcare, and non-profit sectors.
2. Software Licensing & Subscriptions: Resale and implementation of Abacus ERP software licenses along with proprietary AX-solutions modules. Revenue from software subscriptions and licensing for products like PROVIS, AXview, AXsuite, and sector-specific solutions.
3. Training & Education: AXcademy training programs including webinars, specialized seminars, and manufacturer-led trainings on specific topics like year-end closing and product updates.
4. PROVIS Distribution: As the only sales partner of PROVIS in Switzerland, distributing and implementing the construction management software PROVIS.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Axept is a Swiss digitalization partner that implements and supports Abacus ERP business software for SMEs and NPOs, providing consulting, conception, implementation, and ongoing development. The company distributes the PROVIS construction management software exclusively in Switzerland and offers a proprietary suite of industry-specific AX-solution modules covering HR, healthcare/social institutions, construction, energy utilities, real estate, and cleaning, complemented by AXview business intelligence and AXsuite integration tools.

Product overview

Axept is a Swiss digitalization partner offering a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the Abacus ERP system. The core Abacus ERP provides integrated business process management, extended by industry-specific modules: AXdigital HR for human resources, AXcare for social/healthcare institutions, AXbau for construction companies, AXpower for energy utilities, AXimmo for real estate, and AXclean for cleaning services. Analytics capabilities are delivered through AXview (Business Intelligence with Qlik/Power BI) and AXsuite (integration/data management). Specialized tools include PROVIS (construction project management, exclusively distributed in Switzerland), DeepForms (digital forms), DeepSign (digital signatures), AbaPlan (workforce scheduling), and Abacus Intelligence/AI chatbot (AbaClick AI). Cloud services AXvicloud and AXviSaaS provide hosted deployment options. The company serves over 2,000 Abacus projects across various industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AXdigital HR: Digital HR solutions and services within the Abacus ecosystem
• AXdigital Tools
• AXcare
• AXclean
• AXbau
• AXpower
• AXimmo
• AXvicloud
• AXviSaaS
• AXalpin
• AXview
• AXsuite
• AXcademy
• PROVIS

Products and services

• ERP Abacus
• PROVIS
• AXdigital HR
• AXcare
• AXbau
• AXpower
• AXimmo
• AXclean
• AXalpin
• AXview
• AXsuite
• Abacus Intelligence
• DeepForms
• DeepSign
• AbaPlan
• AXvicloud
• AXviSaaS
• ERP Implementation & Consulting Services
• AXcademy Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 successfully completed Abacus projects across various industries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and major.

• MTF Solutions AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2024Axept and MTF Solutions AG combined competencies in the Abacus business. MTF provides private cloud infrastructure for PROVIS, while Axept provides software implementation and consulting services. Strategic partnership for integrated Abacus/PROVIS cloud solutions.
• Abacus AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationAs one of the largest Abacus partners in Switzerland, Axept provides comprehensive implementation, consulting, and support services for Abacus ERP software across all modules and industry solutions. Long-standing partnership spanning 20+ years with deep technical integration.
• PROVIS AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAxept is the exclusive sales partner of PROVIS in Switzerland. PROVIS is a construction management software for digital construction project management. Axept handles distribution, implementation, and support of PROVIS solutions.
• Swisscom GroupflagshipOthersAxept Business Software AG is part of the Swisscom Group. Swisscom is strengthening its ERP offering for SMEs. The partnership provides corporate backing and integration with Swisscom's broader digital services ecosystem.
• adapt solutions agmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner for Abacus implementations, particularly for complex projects. Collaborated on WALO NEXT10 project for Walo Bertschinger Central AG. Provides implementation consulting and project management services.
• QlikmajorTechnology or IntegrationQlik Sense is used as the visualization layer for AXview Business Intelligence solutions. Technology partnership for data analytics and business intelligence implementations.
• MicrosoftmajorTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Power BI is used alongside Qlik for AXview dashboards and visualizations. Deep integration with Microsoft Outlook for email/calendar sync. Microsoft Office Add-In for enhanced Abacus integration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ti&m AG: Larger Swiss IT services firm offering digitalization, software engineering, and integration services to financial services, public sector, and industry. Competes with Axept for enterprise digitalization mandates at a broader scale and with deeper delivery bench.
• AWK Group: Swiss IT consulting and engineering firm with strong ERP, data, and digital transformation practices. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary Swiss SI that delivers digitalization projects overlapping Axept's SME-focused engagements.
• Abacus Research AG: Vendor of the Abacus ERP platform that Axept implements and resells. The relationship is partnership-first, but Abacus itself sells direct and through other partners — making it both Axept's critical supplier and a structural competitive constraint.
• Eraneos Switzerland: Swiss-headquartered management and technology consultancy with digital transformation and ERP practices. Competes for digitalization consulting work targeting Swiss mid-market and enterprise clients.

Direct peers

• Isolutions AG: Swiss ERP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation partner serving SMEs in German-speaking Switzerland. Comparable as a mid-market Swiss ERP implementation specialist competing for the same digitalization projects.
• BSI Business Systems Integration AG: Swiss-origin CRM and ERP software vendor (BSI Customer Suite) serving mid-market and enterprise customers. Comparable as a Swiss-developed business software platform with similar target customers and adjacent functionality.
• MTF Solutions AG: Direct Swiss Abacus partner and cloud infrastructure provider that combines Abacus implementation with private cloud hosting. MTF is a strategic partner of Axept for PROVIS cloud and competes for the same Swiss SME ERP customers with overlapping Abacus expertise.
• Opacc Software AG: Swiss vendor of OpaccERP, a cloud-native ERP platform developed in Switzerland. Directly competes with the Abacus + Axept stack for Swiss SME ERP customers seeking an integrated Swiss alternative.
• Innflow AG: Swiss Abacus Gold Partner specializing in ERP implementation for SMEs, with comparable focus on Abacus-based digitalization. Operates as a direct competitor for Abacus implementation mandates in Switzerland.

Regional players

• Allgeier (Swiss operations): European IT services group with Swiss operations offering ERP, consulting, and software engineering. Provides DACH-region scale and delivery capabilities that overlap with Axept's Swiss SME digitalization mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments2 records

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

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