Artionet

What Artionet does

Artionet is a Swiss web agency founded in 2001 in Delémont, Canton Jura, operating as a privately held firm under founder Yannick Guerdat. The company delivers end-to-end web solutions to over 1,500 clients across Switzerland, spanning public administration (notably Canton du Jura), industry, hospitality, sports, healthcare, finance, education, and retail. Its core offering is built around the proprietary IceCube2.Net CMS, an in-house content management platform developed since 2001 on ASP.NET (C#), Java, HTML5, JavaScript and AJAX, extended by more than 30 modules covering e-commerce, real estate, jobs, surveys, forums and the FormBuilder Pro e-government form generator. Differentiated products include the Guichet Virtuel virtual counter platform with SuisseID electronic identity and digital signature integration, the Social Media Newsroom aggregation tool, and a three-tier Web Security Maintenance subscription service.

The business model combines one-time project licenses for custom web design, e-commerce, and e-government builds with recurring revenue from IceCube2.Net hosting, security maintenance contracts (minimum 12-month commitments), and digital marketing retainers. Distribution is direct-to-client via the website, phone, and in-person consultation at the Delémont headquarters, supported by content marketing, SEO, white papers, training sessions, and active social media presence. Strategic partnerships with Microsoft, SwissSign, Datatrans, Saferpay, ERP vendors (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Abacus, Solvaxis) and Swiss public-sector bodies (SECO, iGovPortal.ch) underpin both technical integration depth and regulatory access in e-government.

Name

Artionet

Legal name

Artionet Web Agency

Website

https://artionet.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Artionet is a Swiss web agency founded in 2001 in Delémont, serving over 1,500 Swiss clients with proprietary IceCube2.Net CMS, e-commerce, e-government (Guichet Virtuel, SuisseID), and security-maintenance subscription services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Development and Digital Services

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Graphic Design Services (541430), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Advertising Agencies (541810)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Creative & Experience Design Agencies (Web/App/UX) (MPAAAAAD)

Keywords

• Web design services
• Content management systems
• E-commerce development
• E-government solutions
• Digital marketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Delemont

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Web Design and Development Services: Custom website design, graphic identity creation, and bespoke web development projects. Services include responsive design, CMS implementation, and mobile application development.
2. E-commerce Solutions: Complete online store development with ERP integration capabilities, inventory management, multi-currency support (CHF, EUR, USD), and secure payment processing.
3. CMS IceCube2.Net Licensing and Hosting: Licensing of proprietary CMS platform with associated hosting services, including security maintenance and technical support.
4. E-Government Solutions: Virtual counter platforms for public administration including FormBuilder Pro, SuisseID integration, and custom e-government developments.
5. Digital Marketing Services: SEO services, sponsored links management (Google AdWords), social network management, newsletter campaigns, and performance reporting.
6. Professional Training: Training sessions on IceCube2.Net CMS, Google Analytics, social networks, accessibility, natural referencing, sponsored links, and newsletter management.
7. Web Security Maintenance: Three-tier security maintenance service (Essential, Advanced, Enterprise) with minimum 12-month commitment including vulnerability analysis and proactive corrections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Artionet is a Swiss full-service web agency that designs, develops, and maintains websites, e-commerce platforms, and e-government solutions for businesses and public administration. Its core product is the proprietary IceCube2.Net CMS, complemented by custom web development, SEO/digital marketing, mobile applications, hosting, security maintenance, and accessibility compliance services. The company manages projects end-to-end from graphic design and content management to hosting, security, and digital marketing.

Product overview

Artionet is a Swiss web agency founded in 2001 offering a comprehensive suite of web solutions centered around its proprietary IceCube2.Net content management system. The core platform provides website creation, e-commerce, and e-government capabilities, extended by over 30 optional modules including the FormBuilder Pro form generator, Social Media Newsroom aggregation platform, and E-Commerce Shop module. The agency specializes in e-government solutions through its Guichet Virtuel (Virtual Counter) platform with SuisseID integration for secure digital identity and signatures. Additional services include custom web development (ASP.NET, Java, HTML5), mobile application development, SEO/SEM, social media management, newsletter campaigns, web hosting, SSL certificates, and accessibility compliance solutions. The company maintains partnerships with major payment processors (Datatrans, Saferpay) and ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Abacus, Solvaxis) for enterprise integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IceCube2.Net: A Content Management System (CMS) developed and maintained by Artionet for website content management.

Products and services

• IceCube2.Net CMS Proprietary content management system developed in-house since 2001, enabling website content management without programming knowledge through inline editing, drag-and-drop blocks, and over 30 optional modules (News, Events, Shop, Forum, Real Estate, Jobs, Surveys, Banner, etc.). Built on ASP.NET (C#), Java, HTML5, JavaScript, and AJAX technologies.
• Web Design and Graphic Identity Website design and brand identity services including graphic conception, responsive layouts, and cross-browser compatible templates implemented within the IceCube2.Net CMS. Targeted at Swiss businesses and organizations.
• E-Commerce Solutions Custom online store development with product management, inventory control, multi-currency pricing (CHF, EUR, USD), order tracking, CRM integration, and ERP connectors (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Solvaxis, Abacus). Designed for Swiss retailers and consumer goods companies.
• E-Government Solutions (Guichet Virtuel) Virtual counter platform for Swiss public administration enabling citizens to perform administrative procedures online with SuisseID authentication, digital signatures, online payments, and real-time information access. Targeted at cantons, municipalities, and public institutions.
• SuisseID Integration Official Swiss electronic identity system integration providing strong authentication and legally valid digital document signatures for e-government and e-business applications. Artionet is the first integrator of SuisseID Mobile enabling SMS-based authentication.
• Social Media Newsroom Platform aggregating social media content from multiple networks (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram) into a unified display for events, corporate reception areas, TV broadcasts, and e-reputation monitoring.
• SEO and SEM Services Search engine optimization including natural referencing, keyword strategy, content optimization, and paid search campaign management via Google AdWords.
• Mobile Solutions Mobile website development including responsive web design, dedicated mobile sites, and native mobile applications for iOS (AppStore) and Android (Google Play Store) platforms.
• Web Security Maintenance Advanced web security maintenance service including vulnerability scanning (OWASP standards), third-party script analysis, configuration review, and proactive remediation across three service levels: Essential, Advanced, and Enterprise. Minimum 12-month commitment.
• Custom Web Development Custom software development using ASP.NET (C#), Java, HTML5, JavaScript, AJAX, and client-server environments. Includes ERP/CRM connectors, SharePoint integration, and B2B/B2C e-business solutions.
• Community Management Social media management services including community creation, content animation, daily publishing, contest organization, and social media training.
• Newsletter Management Complete newsletter campaign solution including content creation, design templates, sending, and performance tracking with analytics reporting.
• Web Accessibility Solutions Website accessibility services ensuring compliance with WCAG standards (Level A, AA, AA+) and Swiss LHand legislation for public institutions, with certification support through Access for All foundation.
• Web Hosting Website hosting solutions including shared, dedicated, and application-specific hosting with security and performance optimization.
• Professional Training Training sessions covering IceCube2.Net CMS, Google Analytics, social networks, accessibility, natural referencing, sponsored links, and newsletter management for clients and prospects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 Swiss clients served since 2001
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CDRom (Centre de données romand SA)coreTechnology or IntegrationData center partnership providing performant and innovative hosting infrastructure for client websites and applications.
• DatatranscoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized in payment transactions for online commerce, providing secure payment processing solutions integrated into e-commerce platforms.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal software partnership using Microsoft technologies including ASP.NET (C#) for web development.
• Saferpay ( SIX Payment Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic payment solutions provider offering online payment and phone/mail order processing for e-commerce.
• Swiss Government CyberadministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered as solution provider on Swiss cyberadministration map, developing e-government solutions including Guichet Virtuel for Canton Jura.
• AZ InformatiqueminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIT services for SMEs, administrations, associations, artisans, and individuals providing complementary technical services.
• SwissSigncoreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss Post subsidiary providing secure digital identity, electronic signatures, and secure communication solutions.
• SECO (Secrétaire d'État à l'économie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial SuisseID integrator appointed by SECO for Canton Jura, enabling electronic identity and digital signatures for citizens.
• iGovPortal.ch AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation focused on e-government portal development and standards, contributing to digital administration ecosystem.
• IceCube.NetcoreTechnology or IntegrationPublisher company of the IceCube2.Net CMS developed in partnership, providing content management system for client websites.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Liip AG: Swiss digital agency with comparable full-service web, e-commerce and open-source development offering, headquartered in Switzerland (Bern/Zürich); the closest direct peer in scale and breadth of services including CMS customization, Drupal expertise and digital transformation for Swiss enterprises and public sector.
• Webrepublic AG: Zurich-based Swiss digital performance agency focused on web analytics, SEO/SEM and digital marketing services; highly comparable to Artionet's digital marketing and performance-reporting revenue streams and serves a similar Swiss mid-market and enterprise client base.
• Baseplus GmbH: Smaller Swiss web agency offering web design, CMS (WordPress/Neos) implementation, e-commerce and hosting; directly comparable to Artionet in size, service breadth, geographic focus on Switzerland and emphasis on recurring hosting/maintenance revenue.
• Insign GmbH: Swiss web/e-business agency based in Bern focused on CMS, e-commerce and bespoke web development for Swiss SMEs and public organizations; the most direct like-for-like peer to Artionet in terms of size, service mix and Swiss-German/French client footprint.
• Optimum GmbH: Swiss digital agency offering web design, e-commerce and digital marketing primarily to Swiss SMEs and retail; directly comparable boutique Swiss peer with overlapping web/SEO/marketing services and similar mid-market customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Netcetera Group: Established Swiss-headquartered digital and IT services firm offering web/mobile software, secure identity and payment solutions including Swiss e-government and trust services; broader portfolio and scale make it a broad incumbent that overlaps with Artionet's e-government and SuisseID-related offerings but serves much larger enterprise and government clients.
• Ergon Informatik AG: Zurich-based Swiss custom software firm specializing in bespoke web/business applications, ERP integration and secure e-business for financial services and public sector; broader incumbent peer whose public-sector integration and secure-platform capabilities overlap with Artionet's Guichet Virtuel and ERP-connector work.
• Unic AG: Swiss-headquartered IT services and consulting firm with significant web/agile/DevOps, e-commerce and CMS-related practices; broader incumbent with deeper delivery capacity but overlapping competencies in CMS-based web platforms for enterprise Swiss clients.
• Namics AG: Swiss-German digital agency (now part of Merkle/Deloitte Digital) offering web CMS, e-commerce and digital transformation for mid-market and enterprise customers; a larger-scale incumbent offering directly comparable services but at substantially greater scale and geographic reach than Artionet.

Regional players

• nexum AG: DACH-region digital agency specializing in enterprise CMS, e-commerce and customer experience platforms; comparable to Artionet's CMS-centric and e-commerce practices but anchored in the German market with primarily DACH clients rather than Swiss/French-speaking Swiss.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/artionet
• YouTubeyoutube.com/artionet
• Facebookfacebook.com/artionet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1000663
• Instagraminstagram.com/artionet_group
• Pinterestpinterest.com/artionet

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Artionet