Opiquad

What Opiquad does

Opiquad is an Italian private digital-services and connectivity provider headquartered in Merate (Lecco) with legal headquarters in Milan, operating since 2021 following the merger of BrianTel and Promo.it. The company is structured around three divisions: OP|Connect (fiber connectivity, cloud, data center, cybersecurity, and managed services), OP|Digital (web and mobile app development, digital marketing, social media, content creation, and email marketing), and OPIHUB (research and development). Its proprietary stack includes the LEAP integrated platform, XGS-PON 10 Gbps fiber deployed in partnership with Nokia across 12 municipalities in Lombardy, Green Cloud infrastructure claiming 50% energy reduction, and several branded services (Opivoice, DAD, OPIPRIVACY, Email Backup, PANDA public cloud, Opidem).

The company targets Italian small and medium enterprises, Public Administration entities, educational institutions (notably via PNRR-funded school websites, where it claims a 26% Lombardy market share), and professionals. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales with an OPI POINT reseller/partner network and Area Partner portal. Revenue is generated through recurring subscriptions (connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, managed services) and professional services (web development, digital marketing, content creation), with pricing largely quote-based and SME customers eligible for up to €20,000 in MIMIT vouchers.

Opiquad's regulatory positioning is a core element of its identity: AgID-qualified Cloud Service Provider, CSA STAR Level 2 certified (2026), ISO 9001/14001/27001 certified with ISO 27017/27018 extensions, GAIA-X Label Level 3 holder, and CISPE member. Since 2024 it has pursued an active acquisition strategy, absorbing Volo srl, Webtek, Bylab, Polaris, a Chicago-based Wireless ISP, and RTA Wholesale Business assets, extending its footprint into the US Midwest. Ownership sits under Opiquad Holding Srl, with Co-CEO and President Emile Christopher Chalouhi leading the group.

Name

Opiquad

Legal name

Opiquad Spa a socio unico

Website

https://opiquad.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Opiquad is an Italian digital-services and connectivity provider offering fiber (XGS-PON 10 Gbps), cloud, cybersecurity, and web/marketing services to SMEs, Public Administration, and educational institutions in Italy, with growing US presence via acquisitions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT and Connectivity Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE), Municipal & Community Broadband Networks (HDAIACAE)

Keywords

• Connectivity services
• Cloud hosting
• Cybersecurity solutions
• Web development
• Digital marketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Merate

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Connectivity Services: Fiber optic internet, XGS-PON 10 Gbps services, dedicated business fiber, and voice services for businesses
2. Cloud and Cybersecurity Services: Cloud hosting, backup, disaster recovery, data center colocation, cybersecurity pack, and managed security services
3. Digital Services: Web and mobile app development, digital marketing, social media management, content creation, and email marketing services
4. Management Services: Remote monitoring management (Ninja One), endpoint detection and response (SentinelOne), and asset protection services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Opiquad provides an integrated digital ecosystem for Italian SMEs and Public Administration, combining fiber optic connectivity (XGS-PON up to 10 Gbps), cloud services (PANDA Public Cloud, Green Cloud), cybersecurity solutions (DAD, OPIPRIVACY), and digital services including web/mobile app development, content creation, and digital marketing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OP|Connect: Divisione servizi di connettività, cloud, data center, networking, cybersecurity e management
• OP|Digital
• OPIHUB
• Opifiber
• Opivoice
• Email Backup
• DAD - Digital Asset Defender
• OPIPRIVACY
• PANDA - Public Cloud
• Green Cloud
• Opidem
• LEAP

Products and services

• Opifiber XGS-PON Fiber Service Fiber optic connectivity service with XGS-PON technology offering speeds up to 10 Gbps for businesses and SMEs in Lombardy region of Italy.
• Green Cloud Cloud infrastructure using technology that reduces electricity consumption by 50% compared to traditional data centers, providing sustainable cloud hosting services.
• PANDA Public Cloud Public cloud service offering for Italian businesses requiring AgID-qualified cloud infrastructure.
• Email Backup SaaS email archiving and backup solution certified AgID, located in Italian Edge Data Centers for secure email repository in the cloud.
• Opivoice - Cloud PBX Cloud-based unified communications and collaboration platform (PBX) for businesses.
• DAD - Digital Asset Defender Monitoring and alert service for proactive protection against identity theft for individuals and businesses.
• OPIPRIVACY Privacy compliance service for GDPR and cookie regulation adherence for websites and businesses.
• Cybersecurity Pack Comprehensive cybersecurity protection package for businesses covering endpoint security, threat detection, and managed security services.
• Opidem Professional advertising campaign platform with privacy-compliant email marketing management.
• LEAP Platform Integrated platform combining cloud, telecommunications, and cybersecurity services for businesses.
• Web and Mobile App Development Web design and mobile app development services including PNRR-compliant school websites for Italian Public Administration.
• Data Center Colocation Colocation services in Italian Edge Data Centers for businesses requiring local data processing and data sovereignty.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in energy consumption with Green Cloud technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TOP-IXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2023Opiquad and TOP-IX co-lead the first European federation model for IXP and CSP (Internet Exchange Point and Cloud Service Provider). Presented at Gaia-Xcelerate event, creating a federated cloud model uniting European cloud service providers.
• Gaia-XcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2023Opiquad joined GAIA-X, the international initiative creating a European cloud services ecosystem to promote data sovereignty and interoperability in the digital era. Holds GAIA-X LABEL LEVEL 3 certification.
• NokiacoreTechnology or Integration · 19 April 2023Strategic partnership with Nokia for XGS-PON fiber technology implementation. Nokia is the technology partner for Opiquad's fiber optic network deployment, enabling up to 10 Gbps connectivity speeds across 12 municipalities in Lombardy.
• SangforcoreTechnology or Integration · 7 March 2023Sangfor is the technology partner for Opiquad's IaaS Green infrastructure. Opiquad was recognized as Best Cloud Service Provider Innovativi 2022 at Sangfor Summit 2023. The partnership enabled powering down dozens of old servers for sustainability.
• ITS Academy (Istituto Tecnologico Superiore Angelo Rizzoli)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Collaboration with ITS Academy for building and organizing specific educational programs for students, supporting talent development in digital skills.
• CISPE (Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2022Opiquad is a member of CISPE and participates in the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact, supporting European cloud infrastructure standards and environmental sustainability commitments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TWT S.p.A. Italian mid-market B2B telecom, cloud and data center operator serving SMEs and PA across northern Italy. Closely mirrors Opiquad's combined connectivity-plus-cloud play, with overlapping customer profile and similar geographic focus.
• WIIT S.p.A. Milan-listed Italian cloud provider specializing in managed and sovereign cloud for SMEs and regulated enterprises. Comparable size and Italy-centric footprint, with a stronger pure-cloud tilt than Opiquad's integrated stack.
• Unidata S.p.A. Listed Italian B2B fiber and cloud operator serving SMEs and PA, with proprietary fiber in the Lazio region. Direct competitor on the 'regional fiber + cloud for SMEs' template that Opiquad runs in Lombardy.
• Convergenze S.p.A. Smaller listed Italian B2B ISP and telecoms operator in southern Italy providing fiber, voice and managed services to SMEs. Comparable scale, business model and target customer to Opiquad, but geographically non-overlapping.
• Acantho S.p.A. Hera Group's B2B fiber and digital services arm serving SMEs and PA in Emilia-Romagna. Similar proposition (fiber + cloud + cybersecurity for Italian mid-market) and comparable footprint scale to Opiquad in Lombardy.
• Seeweb S.r.l. Italian cloud, hosting and infrastructure provider with proprietary data centers serving developers, SMBs and larger enterprises. Comparable to Opiquad's PANDA public cloud and Email Backup SaaS lines and similar Italian data-sovereignty positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Fastweb S.p.A. Swisscom-owned Italian fiber and fixed-mobile operator with national FTTH/FTTC coverage and growing SME/PA focus. Overlaps with Opiquad on fiber and UCaaS but operates at vastly larger scale and with a national sales footprint.
• TIM S.p.A. Italian incumbent fixed and mobile operator with the largest national fiber network and PA/cloud business. Sets the price floor and ceiling that Opiquad's SME connectivity offering must compete against.
• Vodafone Italia: Major Italian mobile and fixed-broadband operator with nationwide FTTH roll-out and bundled SME propositions. Competes with Opiquad on business connectivity and increasingly on cloud/cybersecurity partnerships.
• WindTre S.p.A. CK Hutchison/Weather Investments-owned Italian mobile and converging fixed operator with significant SME business services. Broad incumbent competitor in Italian SME connectivity and voice/UCaaS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/opiquad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/opiquad

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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