Ultimum

What Ultimum does

Ultimum MSP B.V. is a Netherlands-based managed IT and cybersecurity services provider founded in 1997 and headquartered in Almere. The company positions itself as an external IT department for Dutch organizations, combining proactive IT management, security operations, and custom software development under one portfolio. Its core offer is built around four pillars: Managed IT (workplace, network, cloud, and 24/7 servicedesk with a 99.9% uptime SLA), Cyber Protection (audits, ISO/SOC compliance guidance, awareness training, and incident response), Software & Digital Strategy (bespoke applications, automation, integration, and cloud migration under a Security by Design approach), and the flagship UltiGuard package, which bundles managed IT with a SOC 2 Type II certified 24/7 Security Operations Center, AI-assisted threat detection, endpoint security, phishing detection, and military-grade encryption.

Ultimum monetizes through a mix of recurring managed-service subscriptions, per-device tiered UltiGuard pricing (Bronze €19.50/month, Silver €34.50/month, Gold €59.00/month), and project-based professional services including custom software development and expert support. Add-ons such as M365 Backup, Server Protection, and On-site Onboarding are sold as modular upsells on top of the UltiGuard base. Go-to-market is consultative and direct: the company relies on website-driven consultation/demo requests, LinkedIn presence, and personal engagement, with no disclosed channel partners. The targeted customer base spans Dutch SMEs, large organizations, and public institutions on a horizontal segmentation basis, with no named anchor logos disclosed in available materials.

Operationally, Ultimum reports a 101-250 employee count, maintains a single-country geographic footprint focused on the Netherlands, and is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity. The company has operated continuously since founding, evolving from its origins into an integrated MSP/MSSP/custom-development hybrid, with security-first positioning and personal partnership as its primary brand differentiators in a crowded Dutch IT services market.

Name

Ultimum

Legal name

Ultimum MSP B.V.

Website

https://ultimum.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ultimum MSP B.V. is a Netherlands-based managed IT and cybersecurity services provider founded in 1997, offering managed IT, cyber protection, custom software development, and its flagship UltiGuard SOC-monitored subscription to Dutch SMEs, large organizations, and public institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT and Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Security Managed Services (Firewall/IDS/IPS/SASE) (BPAEADAG)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity services
• IT outsourcing
• Managed security services
• IT infrastructure management

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Full IT environment management including network, servers, workstations, cloud environments, and 24/7 servicedesk support. Revenue is generated through recurring service fees with a 99.9% uptime guarantee.
2. UltiGuard Subscriptions: Flagship managed security package available in three tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold) with per-device monthly pricing. Includes cloud storage, 24/7 monitoring, and varying support levels from business hours to priority 24/7.
3. Expert Support: On-demand access to experienced IT professionals for specific projects, cloud migrations, software development expertise, or technical project management. Flexible, project-based engagement.
4. Cyber Protection Services: Strategic security audits, risk management, IT audits, ISO and SOC compliance guidance, employee awareness programs, disaster recovery planning, and incident response planning.
5. Custom Software Development: Bespoke software development including web applications, process automation, system integrations, cloud migration, hybrid architecture, and legacy modernization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ultimum is a Dutch IT services provider that functions as an external IT department for organizations, delivering managed IT, cybersecurity, custom software development, and strategic IT advisory. Its flagship offering UltiGuard bundles 24/7 SOC-monitored cybersecurity with full IT management under a 99.9% uptime SLA, supplemented by on-demand Expert Support, Cyber Protection (audits, compliance, incident response), and Software & Digital Strategy services (custom applications, automation, cloud migration).

Product overview

Ultimum offers a portfolio of cybersecurity and IT management products organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include: UltiGuard (flagship managed security solution with three pricing tiers: Bronze at €19.50/mo, Silver at €34.50/mo, and Gold at €59.00/mo, plus optional add-ons like M365 Backup, Server Protection, and On-site Onboarding); Managed IT (full outsourced IT department services with 24/7 servicedesk and expert support add-on); Cyber Protection (strategic security audits, compliance guidance, and 24/7 monitoring); and Software & Digital Strategy (custom development, automation, and cloud transformation services). UltiGuard serves as the unified cybersecurity and IT management umbrella, while the other services can be procured independently or integrated with it.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UltiGuard: Flagship managed cybersecurity and IT management package offering 24/7 SOC monitoring, SOC 2 Type II certification, and 99.9% uptime SLA. Available in Bronze (€19.50/device/month), Silver (€34.50/device/month), and Gold (€59.00/device/month) tiers with add-ons including M365 Backup, Server Protection, and On-site Onboarding.

Products and services

• UltiGuard

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% uptime SLA for guaranteed business continuity
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northwave: Dutch cybersecurity specialist offering managed security services, SOC monitoring, and security advisory — a near-direct competitor to Ultimum's UltiGuard product for Dutch enterprise and SME customers.
• Fox-IT (NCC Group): Dutch-origin cybersecurity firm specializing in managed security, threat intelligence, and incident response — a directly comparable specialist serving Dutch enterprises and public institutions.
• Computest: Dutch IT and cybersecurity services company offering managed security, penetration testing, and security advisory — comparable in size and geography to Ultimum.
• SLTN: Dutch managed IT services provider offering workplace management, cloud infrastructure, and security services — closely comparable to Ultimum's Managed IT and bundled security offerings for the Dutch market.

Broad incumbents

• Orange Cyberdefense: European MSSP and cybersecurity arm of Orange, with significant Netherlands presence providing 24/7 SOC, threat intelligence, and managed security — overlapping with UltiGuard but at much larger scale.
• KPN Security: Security arm of Dutch telecom incumbent KPN, offering managed security, SOC, and compliance services — directly competes for the same Dutch SME and enterprise security outsourcing budgets.
• Deloitte Netherlands: Big-four firm offering IT outsourcing, cyber risk advisory, and managed security to Dutch enterprises — competes with Ultimum for larger strategic accounts requiring compliance and risk-management services.
• Capgemini: Global IT services and consulting firm with a substantial Netherlands presence offering managed services, cybersecurity, and cloud transformation — competes at the upper end of Ultimum's addressable market.
• NCC Group: Global cybersecurity specialist operating Fox-IT in the Netherlands — provides managed SOC, threat intelligence, and consulting comparable to UltiGuard's capabilities, with vastly larger geographic reach.

Others

• Insight Enterprises: Global solutions integrator offering managed services, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions across EMEA, including Netherlands — comparable in service portfolio breadth but larger scale and broader geographic coverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ultimum
• Xx.com/ultimum_bv
• Facebookfacebook.com/UltimumBV

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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