ClearMedia

What ClearMedia does

ClearMedia NV is a Belgian IT solutions provider founded in 2004 and headquartered in Deurne (Antwerp), with a secondary office in Rhode-Saint-Genèse and an 11-50 employee footprint. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Proximus, Belgium's largest telecommunications operator, and operates as the Proximus group's go-to-market arm for cloud and managed IT services targeting Belgian small and medium enterprises (KMO's) and the IT service providers that serve them.

The product portfolio is organized around three pillars: (i) cloud solutions, including the flagship KMO in de Cloud virtual desktop, Microsoft 365, Business Cloud (a VMware-based IaaS environment with 99.9987% uptime guarantee, redundant Proximus datacenters in Machelen and Evere, and daily backups up to 30 days), Azure, and Veeam Cloud Connect; (ii) network and security, comprising WatchGuard firewalls and AuthPoint MFA, Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti UniFi networking, and Phished security-awareness training; (iii) telephony, delivered via Teams Voice and Call Connect integrated with Microsoft Teams. A vertical-specific product, Notariaat in de Cloud, connects to the Belgian Notarial Network (BNN) for notary clients. ClearMedia also delivers 'Adoption Services' for training and Microsoft Modern Workplace implementation.

Monetization is anchored by fixed monthly per-user subscription pricing for managed cloud services, supplemented by a usage-based component on Business Cloud (resources consumed) and by professional services for migration and training. The go-to-market is hybrid: a partner-mediated channel model with MSPs and IT resellers (e.g., K-Force, Office-IT, IT Provider) accessing the ClearMedia Partner Portal for self-service and digital document signing via Connective eSignatures, alongside direct sales to mid-market prospects and a UNIZO referral pathway into Flemish SME members. ClearMedia states it serves 'thousands of customers' in Belgium and runs a localized marketing motion through content, events (e.g., Digitalize Flanders), and the Microsoft Cloud Champion enablement platform.

Name

ClearMedia

Legal name

ClearMedia NV

Website

https://clearmedia.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ClearMedia NV is a Belgian subsidiary of Proximus that delivers managed cloud, security, networking, and telephony services to Belgian SMEs (KMO's) and the IT channel partners that serve them, leveraging Proximus datacenters and a Microsoft-centric stack.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cloud Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Kubernetes & Container Platform Management (Private Cloud) (HDABABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cloud-Native Enablement (Containers, Kubernetes, Service Mesh) (BPAEAKAE)

Keywords

• Cloud hosting services
• Managed cloud infrastructure
• Virtual desktop solutions
• IT channel partner
• Cloud migration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Deurne

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Cloud Services: Subscription-based managed IT services with fixed monthly pricing per user, including virtual desktop, Microsoft 365, security, networking, and telephony services. Revenue is recurring from monthly subscriptions.
2. Resource-Based Cloud Computing: Business Cloud services where customers pay only for the resources they consume (compute, storage, licenses), providing a variable component to the subscription model.
3. Cloud Migration and Professional Services: Implementation, migration, and training services to help customers transition to cloud solutions, including Adoption Services for Microsoft product training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ClearMedia is a Belgian cloud enabler that provides fully managed cloud infrastructure, virtual desktop, and IT services for small and medium enterprises through a network of certified IT partners. Its core offerings include KMO in de Cloud (virtual desktop), Business Cloud (VMware-based IaaS), Microsoft 365 and Azure, Veeam-based backup, and integrated security (WatchGuard, Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti, Phished), all hosted in Proximus-secured Belgian datacenters with a 99.9987% uptime SLA and 24/7 support.

Product overview

ClearMedia offers an integrated portfolio of IT solutions for Belgian SMEs organized into three categories: Cloud solutions (KMO in de Cloud, Microsoft 365, Business Cloud, Azure, Veeam Cloud Connect, Notariaat in de Cloud, Adoption Services, and Modern Workplace), Network & Security products (WatchGuard, Phished, Cisco Meraki, and Ubiquiti), and Telephony services (Call Connect and Teams Voice). The cloud offerings are built on Microsoft infrastructure (Azure, Microsoft 365) and Proximus data centers, with managed services including backup, security, and device management. Security solutions include firewall (WatchGuard), anti-phishing training (Phished), and network management (Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti). Telephony is delivered through cloud-based systems integrated with Microsoft Teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KMO in de Cloud Virtual desktop infrastructure delivering a personalized hosted desktop with all applications and data, accessible from any internet-connected device at a fixed monthly price per user; includes Microsoft 365 Business, unlimited storage/computing (fair use), antivirus, and security. Targeted at Belgian SMEs without in-house IT.
• Business Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service solution hosting all customer servers and applications in a VMware-based cloud environment hosted across multiple Proximus datacenters (Machelen and Evere), with a 99.9987% uptime guarantee, redundant infrastructure, daily backups up to 30 days, and 24/7 technical support. Priced per resource consumed.
• Microsoft 365 Cloud-based productivity suite bundling familiar Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with communication, collaboration, and security tools, sold and supported by ClearMedia for Belgian SMEs.
• Microsoft Azure Microsoft's cloud platform resold and managed by ClearMedia for building and managing complete ICT infrastructure in Azure, supporting application migration and hybrid cloud scenarios for SME and mid-market customers.
• Veeam Cloud Connect Backup-as-a-Service that replicates existing on-site Veeam backups to secure Proximus datacenters with encryption during transport and unlimited scalability of backup storage.
• Notariaat in de Cloud Specialized vertical cloud solution for Belgian notaries providing secure connection to the Belgian Notarial Network (BNN), with data stored in Proximus-secured datacenters and integration with specific notary software; unlimited storage included.
• Microsoft Teams Voice Voice calling capability delivered through Microsoft Teams, enabling calls to landlines, mobiles, and international numbers directly from the Teams client, with automatic call forwarding and additional telephony features for Belgian businesses.
• Call Connect Cloud-based professional call management solution that lets users make and receive calls from any fixed or mobile device without requiring separate software installation.
• WatchGuard Real-time network security solution providing comprehensive protection against cyber threats including spam blocking, web filtering, intrusion prevention, antivirus, and advanced malware/ransomware protection with dynamic sandboxing and endpoint correlation. Includes AuthPoint MFA.
• Phished Security awareness solution combining automated phishing simulations with training programs to reduce phishing susceptibility by up to 96%, delivered as a managed subscription for Belgian SME customers.
• Cisco Meraki Cloud-managed networking solution for secure network infrastructure including WLAN, switching, security appliances, and mobile device management, centrally administered through the Meraki Dashboard.
• Ubiquiti UniFi Scalable wireless network solution managed through UniFi Controller software, supporting network mapping, traffic management, security features, and multi-site management for SME WiFi deployments.
• Adoption Services Training and enablement services teaching customers how to efficiently use ClearMedia solutions and Microsoft products, including Azure Logic Apps workflow training and Cloud Champion webinars; intended to maximize customer value from implemented technology.
• Modern Workplace Implementation service that ensures SMB IT operations run smoothly through the Microsoft Modern Workplace platform, providing deployment and ongoing management of Microsoft 365, Teams, Intune, and related components.
• Cloud Migration Services Implementation, migration, and on-boarding services that help customers transition from on-premise IT to ClearMedia cloud solutions, including Microsoft 365 deployment, Azure migration, and adoption training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Phishing risk reduction of up to 96% using Phished automated simulations and training
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• UNIZOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between UNIZO (largest Flemish entrepreneurs organization for Flanders and Brussels) and ClearMedia to help entrepreneurs with digital transition. UNIZO provides access to member SMEs while ClearMedia delivers cloud IT solutions and digitalization support.
• ProximuscoreTechnology or IntegrationClearMedia is a subsidiary of Proximus, Belgium's largest telecommunications provider. Proximus provides the underlying datacenter infrastructure (Machelen and Evere), security operations center (SOC), and network connectivity that powers ClearMedia's cloud services.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft is a key technology partner providing Azure cloud platform, Microsoft 365, Teams, and related solutions resold through ClearMedia's cloud services. ClearMedia participates in Microsoft's Cloud Champion program for partner enablement.
• WatchGuardmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWatchGuard provides network security solutions (firewalls, MFA/AuthPoint) that ClearMedia integrates into its managed services portfolio for SME customers. WatchGuard is recognized as a key vendor for ClearMedia's security offerings.
• Cisco MerakimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCisco Meraki cloud-managed networking solutions (WLAN, switching, security appliances) are distributed by ClearMedia to SME customers as part of the managed services portfolio.
• VeeammajorTechnology or IntegrationVeeam Cloud Connect provides backup and disaster recovery solutions integrated into ClearMedia's cloud services. Data is stored in Proximus datacenters with redundant server infrastructure.
• UbiquitiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUbiquiti UniFi wireless networking solutions offered by ClearMedia for SME WiFi deployments, providing scalable and cost-effective wireless network options.
• K-ForcemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorK-Force is a long-standing channel partner distributing ClearMedia's cloud solutions (KMO in de Cloud, Business Cloud) to their SME end-customers in Belgium. Five-year strategic partnership with shared values around responsiveness and regional support.
• Office-ITmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffice-IT is an IT service provider partner since 2019 distributing ClearMedia cloud solutions (KMO in de Cloud) along with WatchGuard security to their SME customers.
• IT ProvidermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT Provider (Tielt) is a cloud-focused IT service provider distributing ClearMedia's Microsoft and WatchGuard solutions to Belgian SMEs, benefiting from 24/7 expert support and regional accessibility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Xylos: Xylos is a Belgian IT services and managed services provider focused on Microsoft 365, Azure, and Modern Workplace deployments for SMEs and mid-market. Direct peer in Belgian SME cloud and Microsoft-centric managed services.
• Kinamo: Kinamo is a Belgian cloud and managed services provider specializing in managed hosting, private cloud, and DevOps services. Comparable to ClearMedia in serving Belgian SMEs with managed cloud and infrastructure services.
• Easi: Easi is a Belgian IT services company providing managed cloud, Microsoft 365, security, and connectivity solutions to Belgian SMEs. Competes with ClearMedia in the same SME segment with a similar managed services portfolio.
• Nucleus: Nucleus is a Belgian cloud services company offering hosting, managed cloud, and SaaS solutions primarily to SMEs. Overlaps directly with ClearMedia's Business Cloud and KMO in de Cloud propositions in the Belgian market.
• Combell: Combell is a leading Belgian hosting and cloud provider serving SMEs and developers with shared hosting, managed cloud, and domain services. Direct competitor to ClearMedia in Belgian SME cloud hosting, with similar partner and direct-sales motions.

Broad incumbents

• OVHcloud: OVHcloud is a major European cloud and hosting provider with a strong presence in Belgium and France, offering IaaS, PaaS, and hosted private cloud. Comparable to ClearMedia's Business Cloud / IaaS offering but operates at hyperscale with broader geographic reach.
• Telenet Business: Telenet is a major Belgian cable and telecom operator with a business division offering connectivity, cloud, and security to Flemish SMEs and mid-market. Overlaps with ClearMedia's SME cloud and connectivity proposition in Flanders.
• Orange Belgium: Orange Belgium is a major Belgian telecom operator offering business connectivity, cloud, and security services to SMEs and enterprises. Competes with ClearMedia in Belgian SME connectivity and cloud, and is a Proximus direct competitor in the broader market.
• Sentia: Sentia is a European managed cloud services provider specializing in hosting, managed Azure, and private cloud for mid-market and enterprise customers. Comparable to ClearMedia's managed cloud and Business Cloud offering, but with a broader European footprint and enterprise focus.
• Cegeka: Cegeka is a large Belgian-headquartered IT services group providing cloud, application development, and managed infrastructure across Benelux and beyond. Comparable to ClearMedia in cloud managed services but operates at significantly greater scale and with a broader enterprise footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ClearMediaCloud
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clearmedia
• Xx.com/_clearmedia_

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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