What Arkance Systems does

ARKANCE Systems, headquartered in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France, and founded in 1987, is a B2B enterprise solutions provider serving the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) and broader industrial sectors across 18+ countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. The company operates as an Autodesk Platinum Partner and Bluebeam Platinum Partner, reselling their software products while layering proprietary technology (Be.Smart platform, Oris software) and integrations such as the Forma–Bluebeam Connector for design-review and construction-workflow automation. Its customer base includes large European enterprises such as EDF, LVMH, Bouygues Travaux Publics, Colas, Eiffage, NGE, TDF, Brioche Pasquier, Algeco, Geismar, and IFREMER, with deployments spanning 3D design transformation, BIM enablement, and infrastructure digital-twin programs such as the TDF rollout covering 8,800 sites.

The company generates revenue through three intertwined streams: subscription-based resale and distribution of Autodesk and Bluebeam software, recurring revenue from its own proprietary platforms (Be.Smart, Oris), and a sizable professional-services practice covering implementation, custom development, BIM services, CAM services, training, and support. GTM is field-sales-led, with regional offices providing localized coverage and consulting-driven customer acquisition, supported by case studies, webinars, and LinkedIn/YouTube-led content marketing. Notable customer-experience metrics include an NPS of +49 (versus a +32 world average), 84% of customers affirming ARKANCE understands their business needs, and a 79% recommendation rate.

ARKANCE's strategic posture emphasizes ecosystem positioning over single-product dominance, monetizing its Platinum-tier vendor status by bundling partner software with proprietary IP, integration tooling, and implementation services. The 2020 acquisition of CAD Studio and ongoing expansion of services into cloud work, sustainability, and workflow optimization reflect a strategy of widening wallet share within existing AEC/industry accounts and extending into adjacent digital-twin and infrastructure-asset-management use cases. No funding rounds, M&A, or revenue figures beyond operational data are disclosed in the available materials.

Name

Arkance Systems

Website

https://arkance-systems.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Arkance Systems is a France-based B2B enterprise solutions provider serving Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and industrial clients in 18+ countries as an Autodesk and Bluebeam Platinum Partner, bundling partner software with its Be.Smart platform, Oris, BIM, and digital-twin services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AEC and Industrial Design Software Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Procurement & Sourcing Services (Hardware/Software) (BPAEAOAG), Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC)

Keywords

• AEC software solutions
• BIM implementation services
• Autodesk Platinum Partner
• Digital twin modeling
• Industrial process optimization

Headquarters

HQ city

Montigny-le-bretonneux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Resale and Distribution: Reselling Autodesk, Bluebeam, and other software vendor products as a Platinum Partner
2. Professional Services: Implementation, custom development, BIM services, consulting, training, and support services
3. Proprietary Software (Be.Smart, Oris): Revenue from proprietary software solutions developed in-house

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arkance Systems resells Autodesk and Bluebeam software as a Platinum Partner and develops proprietary platforms (Be.Smart, Oris, Forma-Bluebeam Connector) for Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) and Industry sectors. The company delivers implementation, custom development, BIM services, consulting, training, and support to help enterprises interconnect systems, data, and teams to transform digital complexity into operational advantage.

Product overview

ARKANCE offers a portfolio of products and services for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) and Industry sectors. The core offerings include proprietary solutions (Be.Smart technology powering the Forma-Bluebeam Connector, Oris software) and partner brands (Autodesk Platinum Partner, Bluebeam Platinum Partner). Services span implementation, custom development, BIM services, workflow optimization, and technology consulting. The company operates as a value-added reseller and service provider, interconnecting systems, data, and teams to transform digital complexity into operational advantage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Be.Smart: Technology solution for construction workflows
• Forma - Bluebeam Connector
• Eagle Point Pinnacle

Products and services

• Be.Smart Proprietary technology platform developed by Arkance that powers automation and workflow optimization solutions for construction and industrial processes, including the Forma-Bluebeam Connector.
• Oris Industry-specific software solution offered by Arkance as part of its product portfolio for AEC and Industry sector clients.
• Forma - Bluebeam Connector Connector linking Forma and Bluebeam that helps construction teams automate file transfers, retain annotations between design revisions, and ensure consistency across design review workflows.
• Autodesk Software Solutions Platinum Partner distribution and implementation of Autodesk software solutions including design, engineering, and construction tools for AEC and Industry customers.
• Bluebeam Solutions Platinum Partner offering of Bluebeam document management and collaboration solutions for construction and design review workflows.
• BIM Services Professional services for Building Information Modeling implementation, including BIM strategy, deployment, content creation, and model coordination for AEC clients.
• Industry Services Professional services tailored for industrial customers covering process optimization, digital twin implementation, and industrial software deployment.
• CAM Services Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) services supporting manufacturing workflows with Autodesk and complementary tooling for industrial customers.
• Technology Consulting Advisory services helping AEC and Industry clients select and align software stacks, vendors, and digital transformation roadmaps.
• Workflow Optimization Services that analyze, redesign, and automate customer workflows across design, construction, and industrial processes using Be.Smart and related tools.
• Support Services Ongoing technical support for Autodesk, Bluebeam, and proprietary Arkance solutions through its EMEA support portal and regional teams.
• Training (Formation) Structured training programs and certification courses for Autodesk, Bluebeam, Be.Smart, and BIM/Industry solutions delivered across regional offices.
• Eagle Point Pinnacle Services Specialized service offering related to Eagle Point Pinnacle technology for design and engineering customization within the Arkance services portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of customers affirm ARKANCE understands their business needs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AutodeskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutodesk Platinum Partner status - ARKANCE resells Autodesk software products and provides implementation, training, and support services. The Platinum tier represents the highest partnership level, indicating significant revenue and expertise.
• BluebeamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBluebeam Platinum Partner status - ARKANCE resells Bluebeam software and has developed proprietary integrations like the Forma-Bluebeam Connector. The Platinum tier indicates highest partnership level.
• Be.SmartcoreTechnology or IntegrationBe.Smart is ARKANCE's proprietary technology brand, offering construction and industrial process optimization solutions. This internal product line represents the company's own IP and differentiates it from pure resellers.
• Eagle Point PinnacleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEagle Point Pinnacle is offered as part of ARKANCE's service offerings, representing another software vendor partnership in the design and engineering space.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trimble: A diversified AEC and industrial technology provider with software (Tekla, Trimble Connect), hardware, and services—operates in the same AEC digitalization space as ARKANCE but with owned IP rather than a partner-led model.
• AVEVA: Industrial software publisher focused on plant design, engineering, and digital twin for process and infrastructure industries—directly relevant as a competing platform for ARKANCE's industrial digitalization and digital twin offerings.
• Bentley Systems: A leading AEC and infrastructure software publisher with a deep product portfolio (OpenBuildings, OpenRoads, iTwin for digital twins)—overlaps with ARKANCE's Be.Smart and digital-twin offerings as a competing platform incumbent in the same end markets.
• Hexagon AB: A global industrial and geospatial software/hardware company (Hexagon PPM, CADWorx, HxGN SDx)—competes in industrial design, asset management, and digital twin adjacencies where ARKANCE serves its Industry segment.
• HCLTech: Global IT services and engineering R&D provider with engineering services for industrial and infrastructure clients—relevant comparator on the professional services scale, delivery breadth, and enterprise customer access that ARKANCE targets.

Direct peers

• IMAGINiT Technologies: An Autodesk Platinum Partner providing design, engineering, and BIM software solutions plus implementation, training, and support—directly comparable to ARKANCE as a fellow top-tier Autodesk VAR serving AEC and manufacturing customers.
• Tata Technologies: Engineering services and digital solutions provider for the automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery sectors with growing AEC exposure—comparable professional services + proprietary software mix serving industrial customers.
• CADPRO: An Autodesk-focused CAD/CAM/BIM reseller and solutions provider serving industrial and architectural markets—closely mirrors ARKANCE's combination of software distribution and value-added services for AEC/Industry.
• Microsol Resources: An Autodesk Platinum Partner specializing in AEC and manufacturing software, with proprietary technology and services wrapped around Autodesk platforms—same business model, vendor tier, and customer verticals as ARKANCE.

Emerging players

• Procore Technologies: Cloud-native construction management platform increasingly expanding into BIM coordination and design review—adjacent to ARKANCE's AEC workflow focus and a potential partner or competitor for the design-review portion of the stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@arkance_world_fr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arkance
• Xx.com/ARKANCE_SYSTEMS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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