Copy Sud

What Copy Sud does

Copy Sud is a French B2B office technology solutions provider headquartered in Toulouse, operating under the "Copy Sud [it]" brand since a 2018 rebrand of the company originally founded in 1978. It delivers an integrated portfolio marketed as the "In Time" suite: Work In Time (professional multifunction printers, copiers, and scanners, with select devices up to 90 pages per minute), View In Time (interactive touch displays from 22 to 84-98 inches at 4K), Doc In Time (electronic document management with electronic signature, expense reports, and Chorus Pro/Factur-X integration), Com In Time (unified communications covering fixed telephony, mobile fleet, fiber, and VPN), Protect In Time (data backup, encryption, and disaster recovery hosted in a Tier III certified French data center), and Secure In Time (outsourced Data Protection Officer services for GDPR compliance staffed by AFNOR-certified, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, and EBIOS Risk Manager consultants).

The company monetizes through a mix of hardware sales and rental, recurring software and telecom subscriptions, and professional services including installation, training, and SLA-backed maintenance. Its go-to-market is field-led: a direct sales force conducts needs audits before deployment, supported by a regional hotline (0 825 301 401) and contractual service-level guarantees of 4-minute remote diagnosis, 15-minute remote troubleshooting, and 2-hour on-site intervention with financial penalties if missed. The primary customer segment is small and medium enterprises across southern France, with secondary reach into larger enterprises, the public sector, and education.

Copy Sud distributes exclusively through direct channels, operating 8 physical agencies across Occitanie, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Toulouse, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Biarritz, Limoges, Montpellier, Pau, Perpignan). The company employs over 100 people and operates as a privately held SAS with €100,000 in share capital. In June 2026, Copy Sud acquired Ynov'iT Groupe, a document solutions and digital transformation specialist, marking its most significant inorganic move to date. Thierry Castres serves as Director of Finance and Administration, and the company maintains AFNOR DPO, ISO 27001, and eco-responsible certifications.

Name

Copy Sud

Legal name

COPY SUD

Website

https://copysud.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Copy Sud is a French B2B office technology provider founded in 1978, offering integrated print, document management, telecom, cybersecurity, and GDPR compliance solutions through its "In Time" suite, delivered via 8 regional agencies across southern France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Technology Services

NAICS

Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420), Document Preparation Services (561410), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121), Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53242)

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Rental & Leasing (7377), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Document Services (Copy/Print/Scan, Records Handling) (BPABAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Document Creation & Office Suites (BPAMAMAD)

Keywords

• Office printing solutions
• Document management software
• Interactive display solutions
• Data backup services
• GDPR compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales and Rental: Sale and rental of professional printers, multifunction copiers, scanners, and interactive displays (Work In Time, View In Time product lines). Equipment is available for purchase or rental/leasing.
2. Software Subscriptions (In Time Solutions): Recurring subscription revenue from Doc In Time (GED/archiving), Protect In Time (data backup), Com In Time (telecom), Secure In Time (DPO/GDPR compliance). Monthly or annual billing.
3. Professional Services: Installation, configuration, training, and ongoing technical support services. Includes on-site maintenance, preventive maintenance, and technical intervention services.
4. Telecom Services: Mobile and fixed telephony plans, fiber internet access, VPN services for businesses through Com In Time. Includes mobile fleet management for enterprises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Copy Sud sells, rents, and services professional office technology through its integrated "In Time" suite: Work In Time (printers, multifunction copiers, scanners), View In Time (interactive displays), Doc In Time (electronic document management/GED), Com In Time (unified telecom), Protect In Time (data backup and cybersecurity), and Secure In Time (DPO/GDPR compliance). Offerings are bundled with installation, training, maintenance, and 2-hour on-site intervention guarantees, delivered across 8 regional agencies in southern France.

Product overview

Copy Sud operates as a comprehensive business technology solutions provider under the Copy Sud [it] brand, offering an integrated portfolio of six core 'In Time' solutions. The portfolio divides into hardware products (Work In Time for printing/copying/scanning equipment, View In Time for interactive displays) and software/services (Doc In Time for document management, Com In Time for telecommunications, Protect In Time for data security, and Secure In Time for GDPR compliance). The company serves businesses across southern France through eight regional agencies, providing both equipment sales/rental and managed services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Work In Time: Print and copieur multifonction range including professional printers, copiers, and scanners for office use.
• View In Time
• Doc In Time
• Com In Time
• Protect In Time
• Secure In Time

Products and services

• Work In Time Professional printing and imaging equipment portfolio including laser printers, multifunction copiers (MFP), and scanners sold or rented with WiFi/network connectivity, color and black-and-white options, and print speeds up to 90 pages per minute. Targeted at businesses needing office printing without large capital outlays.
• ProColor / Pro Color in Time Production and graphic arts printing machine designed for high-quality communication materials such as flyers, announcements, and business cards, offering superior color spectrum and image quality for professional graphic environments.
• View In Time Interactive digital displays and collaborative workspace solution featuring touchscreen whiteboards (ENC/IDS) ranging from 22 to 84 inches with 4K resolution, screen sharing, video conferencing, and productivity software for team collaboration in meeting rooms and classrooms.
• Doc In Time Electronic Document Management (GED) software platform for document dematerialization, digital archiving, electronic signature, expense management, electronic payslip processing, and invoice workflow — with Chorus Pro integration for public sector invoicing and Factur-X support. Subscription-based, sold to businesses and public sector organizations.
• Com In Time Unified telecommunications solution combining fixed telephony (PBX/Centrex), mobile fleet management, fiber internet access, and business VPN, with call groups, auto-attendant, call forwarding, call journals, and remote work capabilities. Sold on monthly subscription to businesses.
• Protect In Time Data protection and backup solution providing antivirus, data encryption, automatic daily backups, and disaster recovery, hosted in a State-certified Tier III data center in France. Protects against human error, cyberattacks, and natural disasters with system restoration. Sold as a subscription to businesses.
• Secure In Time GDPR compliance and externalized Data Protection Officer (DPO) service providing certified DPO consultants (AFNOR DPO, EBIOS Risk Manager, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor), compliance audits, action plans, and ongoing regulatory guidance for SMBs, SMEs, ETIs, and local governments. Sold on multi-year contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% reduction in invoice management costs
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• DocuWare: Cloud document management and workflow automation vendor sold through European partner channels. Comparable to Copy Sud's Doc In Time GED offering and is increasingly embedded in invoices-compliance workflows.

Broad incumbents

• Spie ICS: French IT services and workplace solutions subsidiary of Spie. Covers managed print, document management, telecom, and cybersecurity as part of a broader digital infrastructure portfolio, overlapping with Copy Sud's range but at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Brother Industries: Global printer and multifunction device maker with active SMB and SME distribution in France. Competes head-to-head in hardware tier of Copy Sud's Work In Time range.
• Kyocera: Printer/MFP and document solutions vendor with strong European channel. Similar managed print and document management value proposition to Copy Sud's In Time suite.
• Ricoh: Office imaging and document management multinational with a French sales arm and managed print services. Comparable portfolio of MFPs, document management, and IT services; competes directly for enterprise and SMB print deals in France.
• Xerox: Major OEM in multifunction printers and managed document services. Overlaps with Copy Sud's Work In Time line and Doc In Time workflow offerings, targeting similar enterprise and public-sector clients.
• Canon Europe: Major OEM of office imaging and document management solutions with a French footprint. Direct competitor across the print/MFP and document workflow stack that Copy Sud sells.
• Sharp Electronics: Vendor of multifunction printers, interactive displays, and document workflow software. Closely comparable to Copy Sud's Work In Time and View In Time product lines.
• Konica Minolta: Global managed print services and document management provider with strong European presence. Directly competes with Copy Sud's Work In Time, Doc In Time, and View In Time offerings across the same SME and public-sector buyer profiles.
• Econocom: French-headquartered digital services group offering managed workplace, document, and telecom solutions. Comparable single-vendor proposition bundling hardware, software, and services to enterprises, mirroring Copy Sud's In Time suite.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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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