What SOLUTEC does

SOLUTEC, operating under the brand AUBAY SOLUTEC since joining Aubay Group in 2018, is a French IT services company (ESN - Entreprise de Services du Numérique) founded in 1991 in Lyon. The company provides IT consulting, engineering, and managed services across the full project lifecycle through four Centres of Excellence: Project Support & Digital Transformation, Application Development, Infrastructure & Operations, and Project Management & Coordination. Technical coverage spans mainstream enterprise stacks including PHP, Java, C#, JavaScript, C++, and Python for application development, alongside infrastructure, database, network, and integration work. SOLUTEC also operates lab'SOLUTEC, an internal innovation unit that prototypes emerging technologies (Machine Learning/AI, Big Data, IoT, AR/VR, Cloud, Blockchain, cybersecurity) primarily for client-facing proofs-of-concept. Notable named engagements include deployments for Enedis (energy), SFR (telecommunications), and Carrefour (retail), alongside project management and technical consulting for major banking and insurance firms. The company's customer base is positioned at 250 key accounts with 140 described as active and satisfied, and 15-17% sustained annual growth is reported across multiple company sources. SOLUTEC is governed by founder/Chairman Jean Bruyère, with Managing Director Nicolas Invernizzi, and holds an ECOVADIS Silver Medal (75/100 in 2025) with high marks on France's Professional Equality Index (90-94/100).

SOLUTEC's business model is built on two revenue streams. The primary stream is professional services revenue earned by placing IT consultants at client sites across areas like application development, infrastructure, and project management, with pricing set per project/contract based on consultant seniority and scope rather than published rate cards. The secondary stream involves managed services and project delivery through service centres and integrated flat-fee offerings where consultants deliver complete project phases or ongoing services. Customers are acquired through sales-led, enterprise-focused field sales teams operating from six agency offices across France (Lyon HQ, Paris, Nantes, Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Lille, the newest opened in September 2024), targeting large enterprises in Banking/Insurance, Energy, Manufacturing (chemical and pharmaceutical), Large Retail, Telecommunications and Media, Services, and Transport. Marketing is dual-purpose: employer branding-driven channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, career portal, career forums, TEDx conferences) support a recruitment-led GTM alongside client acquisition, reflecting the company's positioning as both an IT services provider and a talent incubator.

Name

SOLUTEC

Legal name

SOLUTEC

Website

https://solutec.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

SOLUTEC (AUBAY SOLUTEC) is a French IT services company founded in 1991, providing IT consulting, engineering, and managed services to enterprise clients through six French agencies serving 250+ key accounts across multiple verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Services and Consulting (ESN / SSII)

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integration, API & Middleware Consulting (BPAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• Application development
• Infrastructure operations
• IT project management
• Digital transformation

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeurbanne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting and Staffing Services: SOLUTEC generates revenue by placing IT consultants at client sites. Consultants work on client projects in areas such as application development, infrastructure, and project management. Revenue is generated through consulting fees charged to clients for skilled IT personnel.
2. Managed Services and Project Delivery: The company offers centres of excellence, service centres, and integrated flat-fee offerings where consultants deliver complete project phases or ongoing services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SOLUTEC is a French Digital Services Company (ESN) that provides IT consulting and engineering services to enterprise clients. It places skilled IT consultants at client sites and delivers end-to-end project support across application development, infrastructure and operations, project management, and digital transformation. The company operates four Centres of Excellence and an internal innovation laboratory (lab'SOLUTEC) focused on emerging technologies.

Product overview

SOLUTEC is a Digital Services Company (ESN) providing engineering, consulting, and IT services across all project phases. The company operates through two main divisions: (1) Core Service Offerings including Application Development, Infrastructure & Operations, Project Management & Support, and Business Development; (2) Talent Development Programs including internships, apprenticeships, and IT training for career changers. The innovation unit lab'SOLUTEC researches emerging technologies including AI/Machine Learning, big data, IoT, AR/VR, and blockchain to develop new solutions for clients. SOLUTEC serves major accounts across sectors including Banking/Insurance, Energy, Manufacturing, Retail, Telecommunications, and Transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• lab'SOLUTEC: Innovation entity dedicated to research and development, exploring technologies such as Machine Learning, AI, Big Data, IoT, AR/VR, Cloud, and Blockchain

Products and services

• lab'SOLUTEC Innovation Unit Internal innovation laboratory dedicated to researching and prototyping cutting-edge technology solutions in Machine Learning/AI, Big Data/Data Science, IoT, VR/AR, Cloud, Blockchain and cybersecurity for client pilots and POCs.
• Application Development Services Centre of Excellence covering the full application development lifecycle (analysis, design, detailed specifications, development, testing, acceptance support and corrective/evolvable maintenance) across web (high-traffic/e-commerce), mobile (native/cross-platform), fat client/back-office and business intelligence/big data, using technologies such as PHP, Java, C#, JavaScript, C++ and Python. Targeted at enterprise clients across multiple industries.
• Infrastructure and Operations Services Centre of Excellence providing technical architecture design and scaling, administration of tools/systems/DBMS/networks, application integration, deployment coordination, incident and crisis management, N2/N3 support, and continuous improvement. Targeted at enterprise clients needing to operate mission-critical IT environments.
• Project Management and Support Services Centre of Excellence offering project scoping, meeting facilitation, estimation, planning, team coordination, budget management, reporting, communication and performance monitoring, alongside project support and digital transformation services (needs identification, requirements documentation, standards/process compliance, acceptance testing, change management and training). Targeted at enterprises running complex IT projects.
• Business Development Services Sales and business development function that grows SOLUTEC's client base while supporting and mentoring consultants. Functions as the company's client-acquisition engine across the six French agencies.
• Internship and Apprenticeship Program Structured internship and apprenticeship placements at lab'SOLUTEC, on client sites, in business development teams, or within internal IT management structures, aimed at students and graduates building IT careers.
• IT Career Training Program Training program for engineering or science graduates and career changers transitioning to IT, offering permanent employment with expert-led training in technical and functional domains to staff SOLUTEC's consulting teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-17% annual growth rate sustained over multiple years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aubay GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOLUTEC joined Aubay Group, a major IT services company. The merger creates a stronger combined entity. Aubay Solutec operates as a unified brand combining Aubay's scale with SOLUTEC's 32 years of expertise and 1500+ French employees.
• Protected and Adapted Work Sector (STPA) CompaniesminorOthersSOLUTEC works hand in hand with companies in the Protected and Adapted Work Sector (STPA) to enable the integration of disabled people into the workforce. This is part of SOLUTEC's CSR commitment to social inclusion.
• ECOVADISminorOthersSince 2010, SOLUTEC has relied on ECOVADIS to assess its CSR policy. ECOVADIS evaluates across 4 criteria: environment, social and human rights, business ethics and responsible purchasing. Awarded Silver Medal in 2025 with score of 75/100.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Aubay Group: Parent company of SOLUTEC (AUBAY SOLUTEC brand) and a French-listed IT services group operating across France, Europe and beyond. Directly comparable in business model and target accounts, but listed as parent/strategic rather than competitor in the same French ESN segments.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture: Global IT consulting and services giant with a major French delivery presence. Competes for the same large digital transformation and outsourcing opportunities, setting the ceiling on what enterprise clients are willing to pay for top-tier services.
• Capgemini: Global IT services and consulting leader with deep French roots. Competes for the largest enterprise transformation mandates that SOLUTEC aspires to, and has been actively mid-market-ifying via acquisitions to challenge mid-tier ESNs like SOLUTEC.
• Atos: French-origin global IT services and digital transformation company. Overlaps with SOLUTEC across consulting, application development and infrastructure services, particularly in French enterprise and public-sector accounts.
• Sopra Steria: Large French-headquartered IT services group with a comprehensive enterprise application, consulting and infrastructure portfolio. A scaled broad incumbent that overlaps with SOLUTEC on banking/insurance and public-sector accounts but operates a much wider delivery model.
• CGI Group: Large IT and business consulting services firm with a meaningful French and European presence (post-Alogent/ECS). Overlaps with SOLUTEC on systems integration, application development and managed services for enterprise and public-sector clients.

Direct peers

• Devoteam: French-headquartered IT consulting and digital services firm with a similar ESN/services model, comparable size (a few thousand employees), and overlapping enterprise client base in France. Closely matched in business model — consultant placement, application development, infra and digital transformation services for major accounts.
• Inetum: France-based IT services and digital transformation player (formerly Gfi Informatique). Competes head-to-head for the same French enterprise accounts across banking, insurance, public sector and retail — a near-direct ESN peer.
• Alten: European IT/engineering consulting and ESN with a strong French presence. Directly comparable on the engineer-staffing model, vertical specializations (energy, telecom, industrial) and end-market focus on enterprise projects.
• Econocom: Belgium/France-headquartered digital services and technology financing group with consulting, application development and infrastructure offerings. Comparable mid-sized European ESN profile competing in similar enterprise verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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