Actuelburo

What Actuelburo does

Actuelburo is a private French IT services and business management software provider founded in 1976, headquartered in Narrosse (Pyrénées-Atlantiques, registered office in Orthez) and operating seven regional agencies across southwestern France (Dax, Bayonne, Mont-de-Marsan, Pau, Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Narrosse, Toulouse). The company serves primarily small and medium enterprises (PME/PMI) with secondary exposure to construction (BTP/artisans), local authorities, and SMBs seeking HR digitalization, delivering a comprehensive portfolio across managed IT infrastructure (infogérance), cybersecurity, business management software distribution, digitalization, telephony, and hardware resale.

Its core technology combines hybrid IT infrastructure (on-premises plus cloud) with managed services and integrates the proprietary AQUAO application (multi-establishment management) alongside third-party platforms including Sage (Sage 50, Sage 100, Sage Batigest Connect, Sage BI Reporting), EBP (Compta, Gestion Commerciale, Paie, CRM, Bâtiment), CODIAL, Open Bee (with AI-powered data extraction), Microsoft 365 and Azure, Dropbox Business, Veeam, Stormshield, Mailinblack, and Konica Minolta MFPs. Security offerings are anchored by ExpertCyber certification and a CSPN-certified EDR solution. Recent additions include the Factorial HR platform (June 2025 partnership), Sage electronic invoicing compliance modules (SPC, SDCC, ACS), and Infosight AI for IT infrastructure management.

The business model is multi-stream and diversified: managed IT services (maintenance, monitoring, shared DSI), software distribution and licensing with training (Sage, EBP, Open Bee, Optim'BTP, Factorial), hardware and equipment sales via direct sales and the topbiz.fr e-commerce storefront, professional services at €99/hour plus €0.15/km, and recurring cloud and telephony subscriptions (Microsoft 365, AbCloud, unified communications). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales through specialized commercial engineers deployed regionally, supported by the seven physical agency locations and a partner/reseller network (Microsoft Gold, Stormshield Gold, Dropbox Select/Elite, Sage/EBP Center of Excellence). Pricing is quote-based with a 30% deposit / balance-at-delivery payment structure. No revenue figure is publicly disclosed, no funding rounds are identified, and ownership appears to be founder/management-held (SARL; RCS Pau B 307 594 325), consistent with a bootstrapped regional enterprise.

Name

Actuelburo

Legal name

ACTUELBURO

Website

https://actuelburo.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Actuelburo is a private French IT services and business management software provider founded in 1976, operating seven agencies across southwestern France and serving primarily SMBs and construction businesses with managed IT, cybersecurity, ERP/accounting software distribution, digitalization, and telephony.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• IT infrastructure management
• Business management software
• Document management solutions
• IT security services

Headquarters

HQ city

Orthez

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Equipment Sales: Sale of computer equipment, copiers, peripherals, and IT hardware through direct sales and e-commerce platform (topbiz.fr). Part of major constructor partnerships.
2. Managed IT Services (Infogérance): IT outsourcing services including maintenance, support, monitoring, and shared IT Director (DSI) services. Includes hybrid IT, cloud hosting, and managed security services.
3. Software Distribution and Licensing: Distribution and implementation of management software (Sage, EBP, Open Bee, CODILIAl, Report One, Optim'BTP, Factorial). Includes training and certification services.
4. Professional Services: Expertise and consulting missions, on-site deployment, preventive maintenance, user assistance, GDPR compliance services. Charged at 99€ HT per hour plus 0.15€ HT per km.
5. Cloud and Communication Services: ABCloud backup services, Microsoft 365, unified communications, fixed and mobile telephony through AbCloud platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Actuelburo is a French IT services company headquartered in Narrosse, France, founded in 1976. The company provides managed IT infrastructure, business management software (including proprietary AQUAO solutions), custom CRM/ERP development, telephony, cybersecurity, document management, and hardware distribution to small and medium-sized businesses primarily in southwestern France.

Product overview

Actuelburo is an IT services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions organized around five main service areas: (1) IT Infrastructure & Cloud (Hybrid IT) combining on-premises and cloud services; (2) Management Software including Sage (Sage 50, Sage 100, Sage Batigest Connect, Sage BI Reporting), EBP (Compta, Gestion Commerciale, Paie, CRM, Bâtiment), CODIAL (with CRM module), Report One, Optim'BTP, and custom CRM/ERP development; (3) Document Management & Digitalization centered on Open Bee with AI-powered data extraction; (4) Cybersecurity featuring ExpertCyber-labeled services and CSPN-certified EDR solutions; and (5) Hardware including Konica Minolta multifunction printers, Csubtil/Simplytab interactive screens, and IT equipment resale. The company also offers managed services for internet, telephony, backup (Veeam, ABcloud), and collaboration tools (Microsoft 365, Dropbox Business). Recent additions include the HR solution Factorial and Sage electronic invoicing compliance tools (SPC, SDCC, ACS). The portfolio spans from entry-level accounting software to enterprise-level ERP, complemented by specialized tools for construction (Edicad, Spigao, Alobees) and proprietary applications like AQUAO for multi-establishment management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AQUAO (AquaO3): A complete and unique system for managing one or several establishments, with an adaptable structure allowing supervision of individual or multiple sites.

Products and services

• AQUAO Business Management Software

Quantifiable outcome

• 56% of French SMEs still not equipped with HR software, leading to 86 hours per month lost on administrative tasks without added value
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration30 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• FactorialcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2025Official partnership announced June 17, 2025. Actuelburo certified to implement and support Factorial HR software solution covering leave management, time tracking, HR document management, employee portal, automation, and HR dashboards.
• StormshieldmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2019Gold Partner Network Security certification achieved March 2019. Service team has 3 CSNA (Network Administration) certified technicians and 1 CSNE (Network Expert) certified technician for network security solutions.
• DropboxcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2018Select Partner/Elite Partner status achieved. Second place worldwide in November 2018 for number of Dropbox certifications among 10,369 partners globally. Offers Dropbox Business for secure file storage and collaborative tools with demo capabilities.
• SagecoreTechnology or IntegrationHistoric partner and Center of Competence for Sage PME and Sage PE. Distributes Sage product range including Sage 50, Sage 100, Sage Batigest Connect, Sage BI Reporting, and provides training on the entire Sage range. Active participation in Sage events including Blitzday competitions.
• EBPcoreTechnology or IntegrationEBP Center of Competence for 'Gamme Pro Gold 2021' and Expert Center for 'Paie 2021'. Distributes EBP accounting, payroll, CRM, and business management software with extensive technician, trainer, and sales team experience.
• Open BeecoreTechnology or IntegrationKey partner for document management and digitalization solutions. Offers Open Bee platform for capture, management, storage, and sharing of business documents. 2024 update enhanced AI data extraction capabilities. Collaborates on conferences and events for electronic invoicing compliance.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationGold Certified Partner and Authorized Education Partner (AEP). Provides Microsoft 365, Teams, Azure cloud solutions, and education volume licensing. Certified for Windows migration and M365 implementations.
• Konica MinoltamajorTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for multifunction printer (MFP) solutions. Konica Minolta received 'Best Printer Range of the Year' award from Keypoint Intelligence. Offers secure MFP solutions including Bizhub Secure with antivirus scanning and network protection.
• CAPEB (Fédérations du BTP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with construction trade federations for workshops, demos, and training events for artisans and construction companies on digital tools.
• CCI Pau BéarnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional chamber of commerce organizing B.num digital transformation salon. Actuelburo participates as exhibitor and presenter of digital solutions.
• Csubtil / SimplytabminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller and demonstrator of connected interactive screens. 55-98 inch interactive touch screens combining 4K display, video conferencing, whiteboard, and digital signage capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Atos: Global digital transformation and IT services group with deep French roots. Competes with Actuelburo in cloud, managed services, and cybersecurity but serves enterprise and large public-sector clients as its primary market.
• Capgemini: Global IT services and consulting giant with substantial French operations. Represents the broad incumbent threat — overlaps with Actuelburo's digital transformation and cloud services for SMB/mid-market, but operates at vastly larger scale.
• Orange Business Services: B2B arm of Orange, providing unified communications, cloud, and managed IT services across France. Directly comparable to Actuelburo's telephony, cloud, and managed services offerings but with telecom-grade infrastructure and nationwide coverage.

Direct peers

• Hardis Group: French IT consulting and software services firm with managed service, WMS, and infrastructure practices. Comparable in being a French regional-to-national IT services company with software distribution and custom development capabilities.
• SCC: European IT distribution and services group with significant operations in France. Comparable business model combining hardware/software distribution with managed services, though at much larger scale.
• Konica Minolta Business Solutions France: French subsidiary of Konica Minolta, combining multifunction printer hardware sales with managed IT/document services. Closely comparable to Actuelburo's hardware + managed document + services bundle for SMBs, particularly via the Bizhub Secure line that overlaps with Actuelburo's ExpertCyber positioning.
• Devoteam: French-founded IT consulting firm specializing in cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Comparable as a French IT consulting/services peer competing for similar SMB and mid-market digital transformation engagements.
• Econocom: French-headquartered IT managed services, distribution, and financing group serving enterprises and SMBs across Europe. Highly comparable to Actuelburo's combined VAR + managed services + financing model, though at much larger scale and with broader geographic reach.

Others

• EBP: French accounting, payroll, and business management software vendor (EBP Compta, Paie, CRM, Bâtiment). Actuelburo is an EBP Center of Competence; EBP's own direct-to-SMB model represents both a partnership channel and a competitive overlap in SMB software distribution.
• Sage France: Primary software vendor partner of Actuelburo (Sage PME, Sage 100, Sage Batigest Connect). Comparable as a SaaS/ERP distribution channel serving French SMBs, and represents both a partner and a potential direct competitor if Sage expands its own implementation footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/actuelburo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@groupeactuelburo
• Facebookfacebook.com/actuelburo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/actuelburo

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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