What Shinka IT does

Shinka IT is a privately held Belgian IT integrator and managed services provider founded in 2011 by Nicolas Daems and Steve Pezzani in Embourg (Liège). The company delivers integrated network infrastructure and cybersecurity services to mid-market and large enterprises plus public institutions across Belgium, Luxembourg, and France, operating with a headcount of approximately 30 certified experts and zero external funding. Its service portfolio spans two domains — IT infrastructure (LAN/WLAN, cabling, cloud, architecture, integration, maintenance, 24/7 support) and cybersecurity (firewall/NGFW, EDR, IAM/PAM, email security, SASE/SSE, pentesting, SOC-as-a-Service, security awareness training) — delivered through a direct enterprise sales motion with presales engineers bridging commercial and technical functions.

The business monetises through two primary streams: subscription-based managed services (per-user monthly pricing for Infogérance, SOCaaS from 50+ users, and email/collaboration security) and project-based professional services (audits, architecture design, integration, migration, maintenance with a €100 minimum diagnostic fee). Recurring managed services are increasingly central to the mix, supported by partnerships with Cato Networks (MSP Partner for SASE), Enhanced (SOC platform), Microsoft (Defender, Entra ID, Purview), Check Point (Harmony), and Armis (OT/IoT). An in-house R&D department provides vendor-independent product testing and publishes R&D studies on EDR, PAM, SASE, SOCaaS and security awareness, which feed back into service design.

The company differentiates on integrated IT + cybersecurity delivery under one roof, deep talent retention (near-zero turnover since 2011), ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification (obtained November 2025) covering all activities, and an in-house R&D function that enables vendor-agnostic recommendations. Recent strategic moves — including the 2025 Cato Networks MSP partnership, SOC-as-a-Service launch via Enhanced, and the Cyber Resilience 2025 event co-marketed with Microsoft, Check Point, Armis, and Arrow — point to deliberate platform-building to anchor recurring revenue and broaden addressable verticals such as Industry, IoT, and Healthcare (Cyber-Physical Systems).

Name

Shinka IT

Legal name

Shinka IT SRL

Website

https://shinka.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shinka IT is a Belgian IT integrator and managed services provider delivering integrated network infrastructure and cybersecurity services to mid-market and large enterprises plus institutions across Belgium, Luxembourg, and France, using a team of approximately 30 certified experts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Security Managed Services (Firewall/IDS/IPS/SASE) (BPAEADAG), Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & SSE (HDADABAB), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & Secure SD-WAN (HDAIAFAH), Service Reliability Engineering (SLO/SLI) & Reliability Analytics (HDABAJAL)

Keywords

• IT infrastructure services
• Cybersecurity services
• Managed IT services
• Network integration
• SOC as a service

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaufays

HQ country

Belgium

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. Managed Services / Infogérance: Recurring managed IT services covering infrastructure management, monitoring, maintenance, and support. Offered as subscription or per-user monthly pricing. Reduces client IT workload through cost mutualisation and controlled budgets.
2. Professional Services (Integration, Architecture, Maintenance): One-time or project-based services including IT audits and diagnostics, network architecture design, system integration and migration, preventive and corrective maintenance, and 24/7 emergency assistance. Pricing includes minimum intervention fee of €100 for diagnostics.
3. Email & Collaboration Security Services: Security services for email and collaboration platforms delivered as part of managed services. Monthly per-user pricing model. Includes antispam, URL filtration, sandboxing, and DLP.
4. SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS): Subscription-based security monitoring and incident response service. Shared/mutualised system reducing costs for clients. Requires minimum 50 users. Includes 24/7 analyst coverage and NIST-compliant procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shinka IT is a Belgian IT integrator and managed services provider delivering combined IT infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions to businesses and institutions across Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. Its core offerings include audits and diagnostics, network architecture design, system integration and migration, managed IT services (infogérance), 24/7 support, cybersecurity monitoring (SOC-as-a-Service), firewall/EDR/IAM-PAM protection, SASE/SD-WAN, and penetration testing. Services are delivered by a team of roughly 30 certified experts backed by an in-house R&D department that performs independent technology testing.

Product overview

Shinka IT is a Belgian IT services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of network infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions. The core offering spans two main domains: IT Infrastructure (network architecture, LAN/WLAN, cabling, cloud, managed services) and Cybersecurity (SOC, firewall, endpoint protection, IAM/PAM, email security, pentesting, security awareness). Services are delivered as professional integrations and managed services rather than standalone software products. Key offerings include SOC-as-a-Service for continuous security monitoring, SASE/SD-WAN for secure network access, EDR for endpoint protection, and full IT infrastructure management through infogérance. The company operates as both integrator and MSP, implementing and maintaining third-party security platforms including Microsoft, Check Point, Cato Networks, and Armis solutions. Additional services include penetration testing, security awareness training, 24/7 support, and R&D studies testing new security products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOC-as-a-Service 24/7 Security Operations Center delivered as managed service with AI-powered alert correlation, certified analyst coverage, incident response, and compliance with NIS and GDPR regulations, offered via shared/mutualised system from 50+ users.
• LAN/WLAN Local and wireless network design, implementation, and optimisation, including Network Access Control automation, for enterprise connectivity.
• Network Cabling Physical network infrastructure installation covering fiber optic deployment, copper cabling, rack mounting, and structured cabling documentation for enterprise sites.
• Firewall & NGFW Next-generation firewall integration with web filtering, URL analysis, SSL inspection, sandboxing, and intrusion prevention for enterprise perimeters.
• SD-WAN Software-defined WAN migration and integration providing flexibility, performance optimisation, security, and cost reduction through multi-link aggregation.
• SASE & SSE Secure Access Service Edge integration combining SD-WAN and cloud-delivered security (FWaaS, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, IPS) for hybrid work environments, leveraging the Cato SASE Cloud Platform.
• Cloud Solutions Public, private, and hybrid cloud infrastructure services with disaster recovery planning, full availability and redundancy, backup management, and secure cloud hosting.
• Endpoint Protection (EDR) Next-generation endpoint detection and response solution protecting workstations via behavioural analysis, anti-ransomware, and real-time containment capabilities.
• IAM/PAM Identity & Access Management and Privileged Access Management solutions providing centralised access control, reporting, and secure credential management for internal and external users.
• Email & Collaboration Security Comprehensive email and collaboration platform protection including antispam, URL filtering, sandboxing, and DLP across Microsoft, Google Workspace, Teams, SharePoint, and Slack, on monthly per-user pricing.
• Managed Services (Infogérance) Full IT infrastructure outsourcing covering workload reduction, cost mutualisation, budget control, update management, and operational support based on per-user monthly pricing.
• Audits & Diagnostics IT infrastructure assessment including configuration analysis, security optimisation, risk analysis, and strategic planning with short- and medium-term recommendations.
• Network Architecture IT system architecture design addressing obsolescence, business evolution, and structural expansion through As-Is and To-Be planning with best-practice implementation.
• IT Integration Complete IT solution deployment including equipment migration, configuration, compliance verification, hypercare support, and knowledge transfer to ensure client independence.
• Maintenance Services Preventive and corrective maintenance planning including performance measurement, patch management, standards definition, and emergency response for infrastructure components.
• 24/7 IT Support Round-the-clock technical assistance with trained on-call teams, SOC emergency response integration, and SLA compliance for critical incident resolution.
• Penetration Testing Security testing services including external/internal Black Box pentests, White Box architecture review, and social engineering testing, with prioritised vulnerability reports and remediation recommendations.
• Security Awareness Training Cybersecurity education programs via e-learning or on-site testing, covering phishing simulations, user evaluation, behavioural analysis, and targeted training cycles with measurable progress.
• IT Monitoring Infrastructure monitoring providing health verification, predictive failure detection, KPI tracking, network mapping, and performance analysis, available as licence-based or managed service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Near-zero staff turnover since 2011 — proof of best possible working conditions implemented
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered key, core and minor.

• MicrosoftkeyTechnology or Integration · 13 October 2025Partner at Cyber Resilience 2025 event. Microsoft technologies featured include Entra ID (identity management), Defender XDR (threat protection), and Purview (data compliance). Arrow presented as Microsoft Copilot expert.
• Check PointkeyTechnology or Integration · 13 October 2025Partner at Cyber Resilience 2025 event. Check Point Harmony Email and Collaboration solution was presented as complementing Microsoft security. Also featured Harmony Endpoint and overall security architecture.
• ArmiskeyTechnology or Integration · 13 October 2025Partner at Cyber Resilience 2025 event. Armis presented its agentless, cloud-native platform for identifying, mapping and securing all connected assets (IT, OT, IoT) in hybrid and industrial environments.
• Cato NetworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Shinka became MSP Partner of Cato Networks in 2025, strengthening its SASE integration and operation capabilities. This partnership grants access to Cato SASE Cloud Platform (SD-WAN, FWaaS, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, IPS, TLS inspection) and a global private cloud backbone. Shinka provides Cato deployment, operation, and ongoing support to enterprise clients.
• EnhancedcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Enhanced for SOC-as-a-Service delivery. Enhanced provides data processing capabilities while Shinka contributes client knowledge and habits expertise. Together they deliver 24/7 shared SOC monitoring with reduced false positives.
• Hack The BoxminorOthersCybersecurity challenge platform used in Shinka's Hackathon Security and Network event for IT students, providing technical challenges and evaluation tools.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Orange Cyberdefense: European MSSP arm of Orange, operating SOC, managed security, and consulting services across Belgium, Luxembourg, and France with significantly larger analyst bench and global threat intel. Direct competitor for SOCaaS, SASE, and managed security deals in Shinka's core geographies.
• Proximus (Cybersecurity): Belgian incumbent telecom with an expanding managed security and SOC portfolio serving Belgian enterprises and public institutions. Competes for the same mid-market and institutional buyers Shinka targets, leveraging larger brand trust and telco-grade connectivity.
• Devoteam: European IT consulting firm with a dedicated cybersecurity and cloud practice serving mid-market and enterprise clients in France, Benelux, and beyond. Comparable on integration, managed cloud, and security advisory services targeting regulated industries.
• Axians (VINCI Energies): European ICT brand of VINCI Energies providing network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and managed services across multiple countries including Belgium. Comparable on integrated network + security delivery model for mid-market and enterprise accounts.
• Sopra Steria: Large European IT services group with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and managed services offerings operating in France and Benelux. Competes for similar enterprise and institutional clients requiring NIS2/GDPR-aligned managed security.
• Bechtle: European IT solutions provider with system integration, managed services, and cybersecurity practices across DACH and Benelux. Comparable as an integrator + MSSP for mid-market enterprises pursuing hybrid IT/security outsourcing.

Direct peers

• Cegeka: Belgian-headquartered IT services and solutions provider with infrastructure, cloud, and security practices serving mid-market and enterprise clients across Benelux. Comparable in offering breadth (managed services + security) and customer targeting to Shinka, though at materially larger scale.
• Econocom: Benelux-rooted digital services company providing infrastructure, managed services, and cybersecurity to mid-market and large enterprises. Comparable because it sells hybrid IT + security outsourcing and operates in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg, directly overlapping Shinka's footprint.
• SecureLink (now Orange Cyberdefense): Pre-acquisition SecureLink was a leading independent MSSP in the Benelux market with deep relationships across mid-market enterprise and channel partners. Shinka historically competed head-to-head with SecureLink for SOCaaS and network security managed services before the Orange Cyberdefense integration.

Regional players

• Tobania: Belgian IT consulting and services company with infrastructure, cloud, and security capabilities serving mid-market and enterprise clients. Comparable in size and Belgian-centric customer base, although more focused on application services than Shinka's network/security core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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