What Akros AG does

Akros AG is a Biel, Switzerland-headquartered IT services company founded in 1986 that delivers custom software, quality assurance, business process integration and data management engagements to regulated Swiss industries, supplemented by an Academy that sells certified agile, testing and AI training. The firm operates as a subsidiary of the Noser Group, leveraging the parent's 600+ specialist network, and serves verticals including public administration (SECO, Bern Cantonal Tax Administration, Road Traffic Office Switzerland, Kanton Aargau), public transportation (SBB framework contracts), financial services and insurance, healthcare, and the energy sector. Technically, AKROS works predominantly on Microsoft and agile stacks (Azure Kubernetes Service, Camunda BPM, BPMN 2.0, CMMN, UML 2, SoaML, Atlassian tools) and layers proprietary methodology assets such as the AKROS Metamodel and the Systemik approach (co-developed with Bern University of Applied Sciences), with the SYRONA+ software brand as its sole named in-house product. The go-to-market is an enterprise field-sales model targeting enterprise and government buyers via direct engagement, networking, events (Swiss Testing Day, HealthCom, Microsoft Fabric Roadshow) and partnerships (Microsoft, T-Systems, Scaled Agile, Scrum.org, Kanban University, ISTQB, IREB); engagement structure spans time-and-materials consulting, framework agreements (notably SBB Engineering 3.0 and ITOP), and Academy courses priced in CHF (e.g., CHF 1,550 for Kanban System Design; CHF 5,400 for the DevAI Expert Bootcamp). Four regional offices (Biel HQ plus Zürich, Root D4/Luzern, and Bern/Worblaufen) deliver services across German-speaking Switzerland, and the wholly-owned subsidiary aloba ag extends service capabilities. The business model is consequently diversified across five professional-services revenue streams: software development and maintenance, quality management, business process integration, data management, and AKROS Academy training.

Name

Akros AG

Legal name

AKROS AG

Website

https://akros.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Akros AG is a Biel, Switzerland-based IT services company and Noser Group subsidiary (founded 1986) that delivers custom software, quality management, business process integration and data management for Swiss public administration, transportation, finance, healthcare and energy clients, plus certified agile and AI training through AKROS Academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Professional Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Systems Administration & IT Operations (Windows/Linux, Monitoring, ITSM) (EDABAFAH), Enterprise Applications & ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday) (EDABAFAJ)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• IT consulting services
• Quality assurance testing
• Business process integration
• Agile training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Biel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Development & Maintenance: Custom software development including commissioned development (Auftragsentwicklung), maintenance and support services for enterprise and government clients.
2. Quality Management Services: Quality assurance, test automation, and quality management in regulated environments for IT projects.
3. Business Process Integration: Organizational design, Business IT Alignment, digitalization through IT architecture and cloud computing, and Leading Excellence consulting services.
4. Data Management Services: Data analytics and data management (Datenbewirtschaftung) services for clients.
5. AKROS Academy Training: Professional training and education services including public courses, in-house training, and certification programs in agile methodologies, testing, AI, and IT skills.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Akros AG is a Swiss IT services firm that delivers custom software development (commissioned development, maintenance, support, plus its proprietary SYRONA+ solution), quality management and test automation for regulated IT projects, business process integration and Business IT Alignment (including BPMN 2.0, Camunda, and cloud architecture work), and data analytics/governance services. The AKROS Academy provides professional training and certification courses in agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban), testing (ISTQB), and AI/GenAI. The firm operates as part of the Noser Group, leveraging 600+ specialists across its Swiss offices.

Product overview

AKROS AG is a Swiss IT services company offering a portfolio of customized professional services under several core offerings: Softwarelösungen (custom software development, maintenance and support, including the proprietary SYRONA+ platform), Qualitätsmanagement (quality assurance and test automation), Geschäftsprozessintegration (business process integration, organizational design, and Business IT Alignment using frameworks such as BPMN 2.0 and Camunda), and Datenmanagement (data analytics and data governance). Additionally, the AKROS Academy provides structured training in agile methods (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban), software testing certifications (ISTQB), and AI/GenAI topics. The company operates as part of the Noser Group, leveraging over 600 specialists across Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Softwarelösungen (Custom Software Solutions) Commissioned custom software development (Auftragsentwicklung), maintenance, and support services delivered by AKROS's expert team to enterprise and government clients, including the proprietary SYRONA+ software platform for individualized IT solutions.
• Qualitätsmanagement (Quality Management) Quality assurance, test automation, and quality management services delivered in regulated environments to help clients ensure software quality standards across IT projects.
• Geschäftsprozessintegration (Business Process Integration) Business process integration services covering organizational design, Business IT Alignment, digitalization through IT architecture and cloud computing, and Leading Excellence consulting using frameworks such as BPMN 2.0, CMMN, and Camunda.
• Datenmanagement (Data Management) Data analytics (Datenanalytik) and data stewardship/governance (Datenbewirtschaftung) services supporting data-driven decision making for enterprise clients.
• AKROS Academy Training and professional development programs covering agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban), testing certifications (ISTQB), AI/GenAI, DevOps, and leadership, offered as public courses at Swiss locations and as customized in-house corporate training.
• SYRONA+ A proprietary AKROS software solution providing bespoke IT systems tailored to client needs, offered as part of the company's custom software solutions portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Azure Kubernetes Service optimization resulted in CHF 500 monthly savings while improving speed and stability
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability13 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Noser GroupcoreOthersAKROS is a subsidiary of Noser Group, a Swiss IT company. As part of Noser Group, AKROS benefits from the performance and resources of over 600 specialists, enabling comprehensive IT solutions for clients.
• ThömusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAKROS sponsors the Thömus AKROS Youngstars cycling team and Team AKROS-RENFER SA for talent development in Swiss cycling. Partnership provides brand visibility and supports youth talent development.
• T-SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAKROS Academy is the first Swiss provider of public T-Systems trainings, offering DevOps, Cloud Native Architectures & Technologies courses. Partnership provides access to T-Systems expertise and certification programs.
• SBB (Swiss Federal Railways)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAKROS has won SBB Engineering 3.0 framework contract and provides ongoing IT development, maintenance and support services. Long-standing partnership including ITOP project realization.
• SWICOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAKROS holds SWICO membership, the Swiss business association for digital industries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Scaled Agile, Inc. Owner of the SAFe framework and Akros Academy's most important training certification partner. Comparable as the upstream content and certification body whose courses Akros Academy resells and teaches.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture (Switzerland): Global system integrator with major Swiss operations serving enterprise and government clients across financial services, public sector, and healthcare. Comparable as a competitor in regulated IT services but operating at vastly larger scale than Akros.
• Swisscom IT Services (Swisscom AG): Telecom-owned broad IT services provider serving Swiss enterprises and government with custom development, cloud, and managed services. Comparable as a competitor in Swiss enterprise IT but operating at significantly larger scale and broader scope than Akros.

Direct peers

• Noser Group: Parent organization of Akros AG and a leading Swiss IT services group. Directly comparable as a Swiss-headquartered provider of custom software, consulting, and digital services to enterprise and government clients, with a larger overall footprint.
• AdNovum Informatik AG: Major Swiss IT services company specializing in custom software engineering, security, and digitalization for enterprise and government clients. Direct competitor in the Swiss regulated-IT services market with similar vertical specialization and project-based delivery model.
• ti&m AG: Swiss IT and consulting firm offering custom software development, business consulting, and digital transformation for financial services and public sector. Direct competitor with comparable Swiss-market focus, agile delivery approach, and vertical specialization.
• ELCA Informatique SA: One of the largest independent Swiss IT services companies, providing custom software development, consulting, and managed services across banking, insurance, and public sector. Comparable in custom development, regulated-industry expertise, and Swiss enterprise/government client base.
• Inventx AG: Swiss IT services provider focused on financial services and insurance, offering custom software development and managed services. Comparable as a mid-sized Swiss consultancy with similar vertical specialization and regulated-environment expertise.
• Erni Consulting AG: Swiss management and IT consultancy with strong presence in financial services, public sector, and industry. Comparable in offering custom development, agile transformation, and digital strategy services to Swiss enterprise clients.

Regional players

• Open Systems AG: Swiss-headquartered managed security and IT services provider with international operations. Comparable as a mid-sized Swiss IT services firm serving enterprise clients, though with stronger focus on security and network services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/akrosag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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