What Inova Solutions does

Inova Solutions is a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP-T1) and License Solutions Partner (LSP) headquartered in Willemstad, Curaçao, operating across more than 20 countries in the Caribbean and Ecuador through five regional offices (Curaçao, Ecuador, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago). The company resells the full Microsoft 365 subscription stack — Business Basic, Business Standard, Business Premium, Apps for Business, E3, and E5 — alongside Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure, and the broader Microsoft productivity and security portfolio, and layers value-added services including INOVA SHIELD managed IT services (24/7 monitoring, security, backup, cloud management, unlimited support incidents, Virtual CIO advisory), proprietary Guardian 360 backup and security management for Microsoft 365, cloud migration, Power BI business reporting, security assessments, software asset management, and Microsoft-certified training and adoption services.

The company's go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers in each regional office, supplemented by inside sales, an online customer portal, and a Microsoft AppSource listing. Customer segments are hybrid: SMB (up to 300 employees) for standardized Microsoft 365 deployments, enterprise for larger cloud migration and security projects, and education/government for compliance-driven work. Revenue is generated through three mechanics: subscription licensing on a per-user/per-year basis (Microsoft 365 tiers), recurring managed services on a fixed monthly per-employee or per-device fee, and project-based professional services for migration, assessment, and training engagements. The company maintains multiple regional legal entities (Inova Solutions N.V., Inova Solutions Limited, Inova Solutions Jamaica (ISJ) Limited, Inova Solutions Puerto Rico, LLC, and Consultingnova Cía. Ltda. in Ecuador) and is privately held with no disclosed external funding.

Inova Solutions' competitive position rests on direct Microsoft ecosystem status — six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations covering Data & AI (Azure), Digital and App Innovation, Infrastructure (Azure), Modern Work, Security, and Teamwork — and on a 10+ year streak of Microsoft Partner of the Year awards across Curaçao, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Aruba, and Ecuador. Leadership is anchored by Managing Director Hans Kruithof with regional country managers and a Managing Director for Ecuador (Alejandro Codón). The firm is privately held, founder/management-controlled, and reports no external institutional investors.

Name

Inova Solutions

Legal name

Inova Solutions N.V.

Website

https://inovacorporation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Inova Solutions is a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP-T1) and License Solutions Partner operating across more than 20 Caribbean and Ecuador markets through five regional offices. It resells Microsoft 365, Azure, and Copilot, and delivers managed IT services, cloud migration, security, and training to SMB, enterprise, and government customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Services & Cloud Solutions

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuity for SaaS & Cloud Apps (M365/Salesforce Backup) (HDABAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL), Backup & DR Software Implementation & Managed Platforms (BPAEALAI), Enterprise Applications User/Admin Training (ERP/CRM/ITSM platforms) (BPAEANAK)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cloud migration services
• Microsoft 365 licensing
• Cloud security solutions
• IT consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Curacao

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing: Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP-T1) and License Solutions Partner (LSP) reselling Microsoft licenses and subscriptions including Microsoft 365, Azure, and related products on a per-user/per-year subscription basis
2. Managed IT Services: INOVA SHIELD managed services offering proactive IT management, security monitoring, backup, cloud management, and technical support on a fixed monthly fee per employee/device model
3. Training and Adoption Services: Adoption training sessions and certification training delivered by inhouse Microsoft certified trainers to help organizations maximize their software investments
4. Cloud Solutions and Services: Cloud migration services, security assessments, and consulting services including Cloud Security Assessment, Cloud Threat Assessment, Business Reporting with Power BI, and Software Asset Management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Inova Solutions is a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP-T1) and License Solutions Partner (LSP) that resells Microsoft 365 subscriptions (Business Basic, Business Standard, Business Premium, Apps for Business, E3, E5) and Microsoft 365 Copilot, and layers value-added services on top. These include the INOVA SHIELD managed IT services bundle (24/7 monitoring, security, backup, cloud management, IT support), the proprietary Guardian 360 Backup & Protect and Guardian 360 Security Management modules, cloud migration, Power BI reporting, cloud security and threat assessments, software asset management (SAM), Microsoft-licensed software advisory, and adoption/certification training for Azure, Microsoft 365, and Power BI.

Product overview

Inova Solutions is a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider and Solutions Partner offering a comprehensive portfolio of cloud-based IT solutions. The core offering centers on Microsoft 365 subscriptions (Business Basic, Business Standard, Business Premium, Apps for Business, E3, and E5 tiers) providing productivity applications, email, collaboration, and security. The company layers value-added services including Managed Services (Inova Shield), AI-powered Microsoft 365 Copilot, Guardian 360 security and backup products, cloud migration services, Power BI business reporting, security assessments, and training/adoption services. This represents a unified managed services platform built on the Microsoft ecosystem, where the Microsoft 365 subscription tiers serve as the foundational products upon which advisory, security, migration, and training services are delivered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INOVA SHIELD: Managed IT Services brand offering security, backup, cloud management, and IT support.

Products and services

• Microsoft 365 Copilot AI-powered assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 applications (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Loop) that leverages advanced language models and Microsoft Graph data to enhance productivity through natural language processing, content generation, and data insights. Targeted at enterprise customers adopting digital transformation.
• Microsoft 365 Business Basic Entry-level Microsoft 365 subscription including professional email, cloud file storage, online meetings and chat via Teams, web/mobile versions of Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), 1 TB cloud storage per user, and standard security features. Priced from USD 72.00 per user per year, annual billing.
• Microsoft 365 Business Standard Complete Office productivity suite subscription with desktop, web and mobile Office apps, professional email, cloud storage, online meetings via Teams, webinars with attendee registration, Publisher and Access (PC only), and Exchange Online Protection against spam and malware. Priced USD 150.00 per user per year.
• Microsoft 365 Business Premium Premium SMB productivity and security bundle combining full Business Standard features plus enterprise-level endpoint security, PC and mobile device management, cyberthreat protection, and Intune for remote device management and information protection. Priced USD 264.00 per user per year.
• Microsoft 365 Apps for Business Desktop and mobile Office apps subscription — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, and Publisher with always-up-to-date versions plus 1 TB secure cloud storage per user. Priced USD 99.60 per user per year. Does not include Teams or email.
• Microsoft 365 E3 Enterprise productivity suite including Outlook/Exchange email, essential security and compliance management, Windows 11 for Enterprise, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Teams, SharePoint, and desktop Office apps. Priced USD 432.00 per user per year.
• Microsoft 365 E5 Advanced enterprise suite combining productivity apps with advanced security, compliance, and analytics. Includes all E3 features plus Power BI Pro, Teams audio conferencing, phone system, and insider risk management. Priced USD 684.00 per user per year.
• Guardian 360 Backup & Protect Proprietary cloud backup solution ensuring instant recovery from deletion, ransomware, or other threats. Protects Microsoft 365 business data with comprehensive backup and restore capabilities.
• Guardian 360 Security Management Proprietary security management for Microsoft 365 environments that proactively detects threats before they impact business operations, ensuring uninterrupted business continuity for SMB and enterprise customers.
• INOVA SHIELD Managed Services All-in-one managed IT services bundle under the INOVA SHIELD brand — includes 24/7 monitoring, maintenance, security (antivirus EDR, Guardian 360 backup), IT support with unlimited incidents per month, and Virtual CIO advisory. Fully scalable with predictable monthly pricing per employee/device.
• Cloud Migration Services Professional services migrating resources and mailboxes from on-premises servers to cloud environments (Azure/Microsoft 365), delivering cost savings, scalability, increased uptime, and ongoing cloud management.
• Power BI Business Reporting Turnkey Power BI deployment connecting key systems, building custom dashboards, and automating reports for real-time business insights, enabling business focus on decisions rather than data wrangling.
• Cloud Security Assessment Assessment service uncovering misconfigurations, risky permissions, and hidden gaps in cloud environments, with expert guidance on risks identified and remediation recommendations.
• Cloud Threat Assessment Threat assessment service strengthening cloud security within budget constraints by collaborating to identify and address customer security objectives.
• Software Asset Management (SAM) Service optimizing software potential through efficient asset management — discovering licensing gaps and enhancing software lifecycle understanding for Microsoft and related software estates.
• Modern Workplace Solutions Comprehensive workplace solution enabling teams to work productively from anywhere, with integrated applications, cloud-based storage, collaboration tools, and employee engagement features built on Microsoft 365.
• Productive Meetings Solution All-in-one business communication solution enabling effective team collaboration through video calls, screen sharing, virtual backgrounds, and calendar integration via Microsoft Teams.
• Security Solutions and Assessments IT security solutions including assessments, cyberthreat monitoring, ransomware protection, data protection, and MFA implementation to secure business environments.
• Software Licensing Advisory Expert guidance on Microsoft software licensing through CSP and LSP programs, including after-sales support, license optimization, and adoption training by certified trainers.
• Training and Adoption Services Onboarding and training sessions for employees covering software solutions, productivity tools, and certification preparation for Azure, Microsoft 365, and Power BI from in-house Microsoft certified trainers.
• Copilot Readiness Assessment Assessment analyzing an organization's computing environment and providing recommendations on optimizing for Microsoft 365 Copilot, including AI adoption readiness evaluation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save over 50% through license consolidation to Microsoft 365
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global IT AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2022Inova Solutions entered an elite partnership with Global IT Alliance, expanding their reach and capabilities as an international IT solutions provider network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Insight Enterprises: Global Microsoft CSP and IT solutions provider reselling Microsoft 365, Azure, and Copilot at scale with managed services. Directly comparable as a Microsoft partner-led IT solutions business, though serving a much larger and broader geographic footprint.
• SHI International: Large Microsoft LSP/CSP partner offering software licensing, cloud solutions, managed services, and professional services. Comparable product breadth and Microsoft-centric go-to-market, with deeper enterprise and public-sector reach.
• Crayon: Nordic-headquartered global Microsoft CSP and software/cloud economics specialist with strong presence across EMEA and emerging markets. Closely comparable as a Microsoft-focused licensing and cloud services partner serving multi-country footprints.
• SoftwareONE: Global Microsoft LSP/CSP and cloud economics provider offering software licensing, managed services, and FinOps. Comparable business model around Microsoft licensing resale plus value-added cloud and managed services across many countries.
• CDW: Large US-focused Microsoft partner providing IT solutions, cloud services, managed services, and licensing. Comparable Microsoft-centric GTM and managed services portfolio, though serving larger enterprise and education customers primarily in North America.
• Logicalis: International IT solutions and managed services provider with strong Microsoft partnership and operations across Latin America, Caribbean, and other emerging markets. Closely comparable regional managed services and Microsoft cloud delivery profile.

Regional players

• NetPro Group: Aruba-based IT solutions partner referenced in a joint Microsoft Partner of the Year submission with Inova Solutions for Aruba in 2017. Directly comparable as a Caribbean-focused Microsoft partner with overlapping regional territory.

Broad incumbents

• CompuCom: US-based managed IT services and workplace solutions provider with Microsoft capabilities. Comparable as a broader managed services player operating at significantly larger scale than Inova and serving mostly US enterprise end-markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/InvaSoluti0ns
• Facebookfacebook.com/inovasolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inova-solutions-n-v-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 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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