Axera

What Axera does

Axera S.p.A. is a privately held Italian TLC and ICT service provider headquartered in Montecchio Maggiore (Vicenza), formed through the convergence of four heritage operators — Interplanet (1995), SET (1987), Telemar (1995) and IPCompany (2005) — and self-describes as the largest TLC & ICT reality in the North-East of Italy. It operates an owned infrastructure footprint of more than 720 km of fiber optic network and 250+ wireless repeaters across Verona, Vicenza, Padova and Treviso, runs a Tier IV certified data center (Design Documents certified September 2016, Constructed Facility certified February 2017), and maintains ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22301:2019 and ISO/IEC 27001:2024 certifications.

Axera's product surface is a 360° B2B stack: fiber connectivity (FTTH up to 10 Gbps symmetric, FTTC/xDSL, wireless, and Dual Banda redundant connectivity with a 99.99% continuity SLA), data center and cloud services (housing, hosting, hyperconvergent and multi-cloud), managed security services (MSSP aligned to NIST CSF, perimeter/endpoint protection, backup and disaster recovery, IP video surveillance), networking (LAN, SD-WAN/SDN, VPN), unified communications and collaboration (including Avaya-based UC&C estates with 2,000+ extensions and the proprietary ACS suite), and IoT (the proprietary Smart TIOT LoRaWAN platform and the Metering+ H2O water network module, developed with the University of Padua and a consortium of Italian software partners). The November 2025 acquisition of Exetera added a wholly-owned digital services business unit (web, e-commerce, software, digital marketing) with more than 30 specialists.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring subscriptions and managed services contracts for small, medium and large enterprises in the Triveneto region, supplemented by project-based professional services in networking and digital/web engagements. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining enterprise field sales, inside sales via a unified 192 100 number, a brand-partner resale/integration ecosystem (Nutanix, Microsoft, VMware, Bitdefender, Cisco, Fortinet, WatchGuard, Veeam, HPE Aruba, Avaya, Syneto, Dell, Lenovo, ManageEngine), and a consumer brand (Ovunque) for residential connectivity. Customer concentration is spread across diverse mid-market verticals (food, fashion, water, dairy, retail, automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, tourism) including Calzedonia, Pittarello, Eurospin Italia, Latterie Vicentine, Collis Veneto Wine Group, Acque del Chiampo, Dani S.p.A., Margraf and ULSS 8 Ovest Vicentino. Marketing leverages content, flagship events (AXERA Cyber Security Day, AXERA Cloud Smart), and the AXERA Academy education and talent pipeline.

Name

Axera

Legal name

Axera S.p.A.

Website

https://axera.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Axera S.p.A. is a privately held Italian TLC and ICT provider serving enterprises in the Triveneto region with owned fiber (720+ km) and wireless connectivity, a Tier IV certified data center and cloud services, managed cybersecurity (MSSP), networking, voice and collaboration, LoRaWAN IoT platforms, and a digital services unit added via the 2025 Exetera acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montecchio Maggiore

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Connectivity Services: Fiber optic (FTTH dedicated and shared), FTTC/xDSL, wireless (Wi-Fi, HiperLAN), and Dual Banda redundant connectivity services for businesses. Revenue generated through recurring subscriptions with symmetric/asymmetric bandwidth profiles up to 10 Gbps.
2. Data Center & Cloud Services: Traditional, hyperconvergent, and cloud data center solutions including housing, hosting, cloud services (private/public/hybrid), and multi-cloud strategies. Revenue from managed services and subscriptions.
3. Managed Security Services (MSSP): Managed security services including cyber security framework implementation (NIST CSF), perimeter and endpoint protection, backup and disaster recovery as a service, endpoint management, and video surveillance. Revenue via recurring managed service subscriptions.
4. Voice & Collaboration: Unified Communications & Collaboration (UC&C), cloud phone systems (IP-Centrex), on-premise phone systems, video conferencing, and collaboration tools. Revenue from subscription and per-seat licensing.
5. Networking Services: Network infrastructure assessment, design, and implementation including LAN wired/wireless, SD-WAN, SDN, VPN, and multi-site connectivity solutions. Revenue from project-based professional services and recurring support.
6. IoT Solutions: IoT solutions on LoRaWAN network including Smart TIOT platform, smart city applications, water metering (Metering+ H2O), environmental monitoring. Revenue from platform subscriptions and sensor/device services.
7. Web & Digital Services (Exetera): Web development, e-commerce, software development, UX/UI design, brand identity, and digital marketing strategies via the acquired Exetera division.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Axera is a fully autonomous TLC and ICT operator delivering end-to-end business connectivity and managed ICT services to enterprises in North-East Italy. Core offerings span fiber optic and wireless connectivity (FTTH, FTTC, Dual Banda redundant links up to 10 Gbps), unified communications and collaboration, enterprise networking, Tier IV certified data center and cloud services, NIST-based MSSP cybersecurity, and proprietary LoRaWAN-based IoT platforms (Smart TIOT and Metering+ H2O). All services are supported by owned infrastructure including 720+ km of fiber and a Tier IV data center.

Product overview

Axera is a telecommunications and ICT company offering a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity, collaboration, cloud, security, and IoT services. The core offerings include FTTH/FTTC/Wireless fiber optic and wireless connectivity solutions with speeds up to 10 Gbps; Voice & Collaboration services including UC&C, cloud and on-premise phone systems; Networking infrastructure with SDN/SD-WAN capabilities; Tier IV certified Data Center & Cloud services with housing, hosting and hyperconvergent solutions; MSSP cybersecurity services with backup/disaster recovery; and IoT platforms (Smart TIOT and Metering+H2O) using LoRaWAN technology. The November 2025 acquisition of Exetera added a digital division for web development, e-commerce and digital strategies. All services are delivered through the company's own infrastructure with over 720 km of proprietary fiber and 250 wireless repeaters across Verona, Vicenza, Padova and Treviso.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Exetera: Digital services division providing web development, software development, e-commerce, and digital marketing services. Acquired in November 2025 and operates as an internal business unit with its own brand and identity.

Products and services

• FTTH Fiber Connectivity Fiber optic internet connectivity delivered to the business premises with symmetric speeds up to 10 Gbps, using Axera's owned 720+ km fiber network; designed for enterprises requiring high-speed, weather-immune connectivity.
• FTTC (xDSL) Connectivity Fiber-to-the-cabinet connectivity for businesses with speeds from 30 Mbps to 200 Mbps download depending on distance from the exchange, suited as a cost-effective alternative to FTTH.
• Wireless Connectivity Permanent broadband internet via Wi-Fi and Hiperlan radio technology for businesses, including multipoint bridges, dedicated point-to-point links from 10 Mbps to 2 Gbps symmetric guaranteed, and in-building solutions.
• Dual Banda Redundant Connectivity Custom redundant internet connectivity combining two different transport technologies (e.g., terrestrial fiber and wireless) converging on a single customer router with automatic failover, providing a 99.99% operational continuity SLA.
• Voice & Collaboration (UC&C) Unified Communications and Collaboration offering including cloud-based phone systems (IP-Centrex), on-premise telephony, videoconferencing, and group collaboration tools for enterprises requiring multi-site communications.
• Enterprise Networking Network infrastructure design, implementation, and management services including wired LAN (copper and fiber up to 400GB), wireless LAN, VPN, SDN, and SD-WAN solutions for multi-site enterprises.
• Data Center & Cloud Services Managed data center and cloud services including traditional and hyperconvergent infrastructure, housing and hosting, private/public/hybrid cloud, multi-cloud strategy, ACS email and collaboration suite, and webmail/PEC certified email — all delivered from a Tier IV certified facility with 99.995% availability and 2N+1 redundancy.
• Axera Collaboration Suite (ACS) Cloud-based professional email and collaborative platform providing modern email systems, group collaboration, shared calendars, and shared address books for business users.
• Managed Security Services (MSSP) Managed Security Service Provider offering including cyber security framework implementation per NIST CSF, perimeter and endpoint protection, backup and disaster recovery as a service, endpoint management, cloud log archiving, proactive support, and IP video surveillance — all managed from a single operations center.
• IoT Solutions on LoRaWAN LoRaWAN-based IoT services for smart city and industrial applications including smart lighting, security, fire detection, air quality monitoring, parking, livestock management, agriculture, and waste management for municipalities and enterprises.
• Smart TIOT Platform Proprietary multisector IoT platform integrating sensor management and monitoring functions via Axera's LoRaWAN network, consolidating smart city, infrastructure, and environmental use cases into a single management layer.
• Metering+ H2O IoT platform for integrated water network management — enabling monitoring of water network assets, consumption optimization, district water balance, and fault detection via LoRaWAN with 98% reachability, designed for water utilities.
• Webmail and PEC Certified Email Web-based email access combined with Italian certified electronic mail (Posta Elettronica Certificata) for legally binding digital communications, delivered through Interplanet and Telemar portals.
• Exetera Digital Services Digital services unit offering web development, e-commerce platforms, custom software development, UX/UI design, brand identity, and digital marketing strategies, integrating digital capabilities into Axera's TLC and ICT portfolio for business customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tier IV data center provides 99.995% availability with maximum 0.8 hours interruption per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NutanixcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey hyperconvergent infrastructure partner. Axera's Cloud Smart events feature Nutanix as co-host. Nutanix powers Axera's hybrid cloud and data center modernization solutions for customers like DANI S.p.A.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft solutions (Azure, Microsoft 365, Teams) are part of Axera's portfolio. Referenced in ICT Sales Account job requirements as a key vendor for cloud and infrastructure solutions.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware virtualization technologies integrated into Axera's data center and cloud solutions. Listed as a key brand in ICT Sales Account requirements alongside Dell, Lenovo, Nutanix, HPE, Fortinet, and WatchGuard.
• BitdefendercoreTechnology or IntegrationGold Partner status achieved in January 2026. Axera integrates Bitdefender GravityZone for endpoint and cybersecurity protection, recognized by ACN (Agenzia per la Cybersicurezza Nazionale) for defending endpoints and complex infrastructure.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco networking and collaboration technologies form part of Axera's networking portfolio, including switches, routers, and collaboration tools.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet cybersecurity solutions (firewalls, network security) integrated into Axera's MSSP security offerings. Listed as a key brand alongside WatchGuard and Bitdefender in job requirements.
• WatchGuardcoreTechnology or IntegrationWatchGuard firewall and security solutions used in Axera's MSSP services. Referenced in job requirements for cybersecurity consultants and in customer case studies (Pulitalia, Corà Legnami).
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationVeeam backup and data resilience solutions integrated into Axera's data protection and disaster recovery offerings.
• HPE ArubacoreTechnology or IntegrationAruba networking equipment (switches, Wi-Fi access points) used in Axera's wired and wireless network implementations. Referenced in customer case studies including Plastic System S.p.A.
• AvayacoreTechnology or IntegrationAvaya UC&C and IP Contact Center solutions deployed across multiple customer sites including Calzedonia (2,000+ extensions), Sirmax, Eurovo, and Plastic System.
• SynetocoreTechnology or IntegrationSyneto hyperconvergent infrastructure used in Axera's data center solutions. Referenced in customer case studies (Pulitalia, Corà Legnami) alongside Nutanix.
• DellcoreTechnology or IntegrationDell server and storage solutions integrated into Axera's data center and IT infrastructure offerings. Listed in ICT Sales Account job requirements.
• LenovocoreTechnology or IntegrationLenovo hardware solutions integrated into Axera's IT infrastructure portfolio.
• ManageEnginecoreTechnology or IntegrationManageEngine IT management solutions (distributed in Italy by Bludis) implemented by Axera for customer case studies including Maddalena S.p.A.
• Aleven Software StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoftware development partner collaborating with Axera on the Smart TIOT IoT platform, alongside E.T.E. srl, Smart Future srl, and Ecam Ricert.
• E.T.E. srlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Smart TIOT platform consortium with Axera as lead, alongside Aleven Software Studio, Smart Future srl, and Ecam Ricert.
• Smart Future srlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Smart TIOT platform consortium with Axera as lead, alongside Aleven Software Studio, E.T.E. srl, and Ecam Ricert.
• Ecam RicertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Smart TIOT platform consortium with Axera as lead, alongside Aleven Software Studio, E.T.E. srl, and Smart Future srl.
• University of Padua - Department of TelecommunicationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing specialist software development expertise to Axera's IoT platform development.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Retelit: Italian B2B telecommunications operator with owned fiber infrastructure, enterprise connectivity, data center, and cloud services. Closest direct peer to Axera in terms of full-stack Italian enterprise TLC+ICT offering.
• Unidata: Rome-based Italian TLC operator offering fiber connectivity, data center, cloud, and IoT to enterprise customers. Comparable profile to Axera with owned infrastructure and integrated B2B focus.
• Welcome Italia: Italian TLC operator focused on SMB and enterprise customers, offering integrated connectivity, voice, cloud, and managed services. Closely mirrors Axera's positioning as a unified regional TLC provider.
• Clouditalia (now part of Irideos): Italian cloud and telecommunications operator offering enterprise connectivity, cloud, and managed services. Comparable integrated offering to Axera with national footprint.

Broad incumbents

• TIM (Telecom Italia): Italian national incumbent telecom offering fixed, mobile, cloud, and IoT to enterprise and consumer segments. Significantly larger but directly competes for the same enterprise connectivity and UC&C contracts Axera targets.
• Vodafone Italy: Major Italian mobile and fixed-line operator with enterprise division offering connectivity, IoT, and cloud. National scale creates pricing pressure on Axera's regional enterprise base.
• Fastweb: Italian fixed broadband and mobile operator with strong enterprise and public-sector presence. Competes with Axera in FTTH, UC&C, and cloud across Northern Italy.
• Colt Technology Services: Enterprise-focused telecommunications provider with owned fiber network, SD-WAN, and data center services across Europe. Comparable business model to Axera but at international scale.
• BT Italia: Italian arm of BT Group serving enterprise and public sector with managed network, UC&C, and security services. Competes for the same Italian large-enterprise contracts Axera targets.

Regional players

• EOLO: Italian fixed-wireless broadband operator with proprietary infrastructure serving underserved areas of Italy. Comparable technology model (owned wireless network) but consumer/SMB focus rather than enterprise.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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