What Query Informatique does

Query Informatique SARL is a French value-added software distributor and security solutions provider founded in 1991 and headquartered in Colombes, France, with 11-50 employees. The company distributes a portfolio of third-party IT security, education technology, and IBM z/OS mainframe solutions across France, broader Europe, and French-speaking Africa on behalf of publishers including NetSupport, DriveLock, DataLocker, Hãid Corporation (GateKeeper), and Hyperion Software (DataClone). Its product surface spans encrypted hardware peripherals (DataLocker Sentry, DL4 FE, H350, DL450 FE USB keys and external drives), endpoint security and authentication software (DriveLock, GateKeeper, idgard, SafeConsole, SafeCrypt), classroom and IT management suites (NetSupport DNA, Manager, Notify, School, Classroom Cloud, 247Connect), and a deep mainframe z/OS toolset (dbSQWare, Connect/MP, Ironstream, BCV4/BCV5, SQLQC, BPA4DB2, ULT, P-Tracker, QuickSelect, zOSEM, VTFM-NewGen, InterSession, (E)JES, MFX, Optimize IMS, XDM). Multiple products hold FIPS 140-2 Level 3, ANSSI CSPN, Common Criteria, DIRISI, RGPD, and HIPAA-relevant certifications, and DataClone is uniquely certified by cyber insurer Dattak.

Query Informatique generates revenue through a mix of (i) one-time hardware sales via an e-commerce boutique with publicly listed unit prices (e.g., Sentry ONE €115-€379, DL4 FE €409-€11,589, DL GO €70-€120, GateKeeper kit €99), (ii) one-time software licensing with 30-day free trials and quote-based pricing for NetSupport, DriveLock, GateKeeper, and the mainframe suite, (iii) recurring subscription/SaaS revenue from 247Connect (14-day free trial, Azure-hosted) and DataClone private SaaS (1 client = 1 dedicated Windows server, France-hosted, deployed within 48 hours), and (iv) professional services covering deployment, audit, and ongoing support. The go-to-market is direct sales-led, augmented by teledemo scheduling, free-trial downloads, customer testimonials in French public-sector healthcare and education, and participation in major cybersecurity (FIC, INCYBER FORUM EUROPE, European Cyber Week, GSDAYS) and education (EDUCATECH EXPO) trade shows.

The customer base spans French public hospitals (e.g., CHRU de Nancy, CH de Bourges, CH du Pays d'Aix, Hôpitaux Drôme Nord, CH de Niort, CH de Laval, Nancyclotep), schools and universities, enterprise IT and security buyers, and SMB/individual consumers purchasing encrypted hardware through the online boutique. Headquartered at 1 boulevard Charles de Gaulle, 92700 Colombes, the company is privately held, founder/owner-managed with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or institutional backing.

Name

Query Informatique

Legal name

QUERY INFORMATIQUE SARL

Website

https://query-informatique.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Query Informatique is a French value-added software distributor founded in 1991 that resells third-party IT security, education, and IBM mainframe solutions from publishers such as NetSupport, DriveLock, DataLocker, and Hyperion Software to enterprises, public-sector healthcare and education buyers, and SMBs across France, Europe, and French-speaking Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Software Distribution

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Asset Lifecycle Services (Procure-to-Retire) (BPAEAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Asset Management (ITAM) Platforms (HDAEALAD), Database Tools & Ecosystem (Replication, Backup/Recovery, HA/DR, Monitoring) (HDAEAAAO)

Keywords

• Enterprise software distribution
• IT security solutions
• Classroom management software
• IT asset management
• Mainframe z/OS tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Encrypted Hardware Sales: Sale of encrypted USB drives and external hard drives. Products include DataLocker Sentry ONE (€115-€379), Sentry K350 (€225-€685), DL4 FE (€409-€11,589), and H350 (€359-€405). Revenue from one-time hardware purchases through e-commerce boutique.
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Distribution of software solutions including NetSupport (DNA, Manager, Notify, School), DriveLock, GateKeeper, and mainframe tools (BCV4, BCV5, SQLQC, etc.). Revenue from software licensing with 30-day free trial periods and teledemo evaluations.
3. Backup Solution Distribution: Distribution of DataClone backup solution developed by Hyperion Software. Offered as appliance (Lenovo-based) or private SaaS with deployment options. Includes cyber insurance certification value proposition.
4. Professional Services and Support: Technical support, deployment assistance, and proximity-based partnership services. Company offers demonstration, audit, and complete deployment support for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Query Informatique distributes a portfolio of enterprise software, IT security, education technology, IT asset management, and mainframe z/OS solutions from multiple third-party vendors to resellers, integrators, and end-user organizations. The company's offering spans classroom management (NetSupport School, Classroom Cloud), endpoint and data security (DriveLock, GateKeeper, idgard, SafeConsole), encrypted hardware peripherals (DataLocker), IT asset management (NetSupport DNA, Manager, Notify, 247Connect), mainframe operations tooling (dbSQWare, Connect/MP, BCV4/BCV5, SQLQC, Ironstream), and backup (DataClone).

Product overview

Query Informatique distributes a diversified portfolio of alternative software and hardware solutions for enterprises across France, French-speaking Europe, and French-speaking Africa. The offering is organized into four solution lines: (1) Education software including NetSupport School and Classroom Cloud for classroom management, teaching, and assessment; (2) IT security solutions including DriveLock (modular endpoint security with device control, application whitelisting, and EDR), GateKeeper (proximity/NFC authentication), idgard (secure file sharing with Teams/Office integration), and SafeConsole (centralized encrypted peripheral management), along with a range of DataLocker-branded encrypted USB keys and external hard drives; (3) Micro/ITAM solutions including NetSupport DNA (IT asset management), NetSupport Manager (multi-platform remote access), NetSupport Notify (network-wide alerting), and 247Connect (cloud-hosted remote access with ZTNA); and (4) Mainframe z/OS solutions including dbSQWare (multi-DBMS database management platform), Connect/MP (mainframe file compression/encryption/transfer), Ironstream (real-time mainframe monitoring feeding Splunk/ServiceNow), BCV4/BCV5 (rapid DB2 cloning), SQLQC (Db2 SQL optimization), and a suite of Db2/z/OS operational tools (BPA4DB2, ULT, P-Tracker, QuickSelect, zOSEM, VTFM-NewGen, InterSession, (E)JES, MFX). The portfolio also includes DataClone, a cyber-resilient backup solution certified by insurer Dattak. Query Informatique acts as a distributor and value-added reseller for these third-party products rather than developing them in-house.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NetSupport School
• Classroom Cloud
• DriveLock
• GateKeeper
• idgard
• SafeConsole
• DataLocker encrypted hardware
• NetSupport DNA
• NetSupport Manager
• NetSupport Notify Mass notification and alerting software distributed by Query Informatique for enterprise communication and safety use cases.
• 247Connect
• dbSQWare
• Connect/MP
• BCV4 / BCV5
• SQLQC
• Ironstream Mainframe-to-SIEM integration product distributed by Query Informatique, enabling z/OS operational data to be forwarded into modern enterprise monitoring and security platforms.
• DataClone

Quantifiable outcome

• BCV5 performs file-level DB2 copies 10x faster than unload/load methods, using only 1/10th of CPU resources
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration28 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• DataLockercoreTechnology or IntegrationDataLocker is the manufacturer of encrypted USB drives (Sentry ONE, Sentry K350, Sentry 5, DL GO) and hard drives (DL4 FE, H350, DL450 FE) distributed by Query Informatique in France and Europe. Products feature AES 256-bit hardware encryption with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification. Management is via SafeConsole centralized platform.
• SafeConsole (DataLocker)coreTechnology or IntegrationSafeConsole is the centralized management platform for DataLocker encrypted devices, enabling password policy enforcement, remote unlock/erase, device tracking, and audit reporting. Sentry 5 requires SafeConsole for management.
• DriveLockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDriveLock is a German cybersecurity software vendor whose solutions are distributed by Query Informatique in France. Products include endpoint security, device control, application control, encryption, and EDR capabilities. Query Informatique offers DriveLock teledemos and 30-day free trials.
• NetSupportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetSupport is the software publisher of DNA (asset management), Manager (remote control), Notify (notifications), and School (classroom management). Query Informatique distributes these solutions as a preferred partner across France, Europe, and French-speaking Africa since 1991.
• Classroom.cloudsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClassroom.cloud is a cloud-based classroom management and teaching platform distributed by Query Informatique. Received pedagogical quality certificate by Education Alliance Finland. Enables hybrid learning and distance education management.
• GateKeeper (H壬d Corporation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGateKeeper provides passwordless authentication solutions using proximity-based wireless keys (Halberd) and NFC badge/card authentication. Distributed by Query Informatique in France. Features include Active Directory integration and 2FA support.
• Hyperion Software (DataClone)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHyperion Software is the developer of DataClone backup solution with patented Stealth+ mode. DataClone is the only backup solution certified by cyber insurance provider Dattak. Query Informatique distributes DataClone in France with deployment support (appliance or private SaaS).
• idgardsecondaryTechnology or Integrationidgard provides secure file sharing through a 'data pit' concept where files never leave the secure environment. Integrated with Microsoft Office and Teams. Uses SSL 2048-bit encryption and Zero Trust architecture.
• Dattak (Cyber Insurance)coreOthersDattak is a cyber insurance provider that has certified DataClone as the only backup solution approved by a cyber insurer. This certification validates DataClone's ability to restore data after cyberattacks, providing credibility for enterprise customers.
• Microsoft AzuresecondaryTechnology or Integration247Connect uses Microsoft Azure regional hubs for data hosting, providing data protection guarantees. DataClone also supports Azure for cloud backup as one of 56 supported cloud providers.
• VeeamsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationDataClone integrates with Veeam backup solutions, providing an additional anti-ransomware protection layer for existing Veeam deployments without modifying infrastructure.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationConnect/MP solution supports data transfer directly from IBM z/OS mainframe to AWS S3 cloud environments. DataClone supports AWS S3 as one of 56 cloud backup targets.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Westcoast: UK-headquartered IT distributor with a growing French presence, distributing software, hardware, and cloud solutions to resellers. Comparable in distribution-channel model and customer base, but UK-centric and not yet as established in France as Query Informatique.
• CHG-MERIDIAN: German-headquartered specialist in IT lifecycle services covering procurement, deployment, and retirement of IT assets. Comparable thematically around IT asset lifecycle management, though primarily a leasing and lifecycle-services player rather than a security/IT software VAR.

Broad incumbents

• Bechtle AG: German-headquartered European IT VAR and managed services provider serving SMB and enterprise customers across DACH and beyond. Comparable in IT-software distribution with security and IT-management focus, though at substantially larger scale and with broader services portfolio.
• Arrow ECS (Europe): Enterprise computing solutions division of Arrow Electronics, distributing enterprise software, security, and infrastructure products globally with a strong French presence. Comparable distribution model but at much larger scale and broader portfolio including hyperscaler, data center, and security categories overlapping DriveLock-class products.
• CANCOM SE: German-listed IT services and distribution company providing cloud, security, and managed services across Europe. Comparable in IT-software distribution and security solutions focus; broader portfolio and deeper managed-services capabilities than Query Informatique.
• ALSO Group: European IT distribution group headquartered in Switzerland, operating across cloud, security, and traditional IT categories with a French subsidiary. Comparable channel-distribution model for security and IT-management software, but at far greater scale and broader vendor roster.
• Ingram Micro France: French arm of the world's largest IT distributor, carrying security, infrastructure, and software categories. Comparable in distribution-model and product categories (endpoint security, IT management, backup), but vastly larger and competes for the same French enterprise accounts.

Direct peers

• Exclusive Networks: French-origin cybersecurity value-added distributor (VAD) specializing in distributing enterprise security solutions across EMEA. Closest peer by business model — cybersecurity-focused distribution, similar enterprise and public-sector customer base, and overlapping with the DriveLock / DataLocker / DataClone categories Query Informatique carries.
• Inmac Wstore: French IT reseller and distributor of hardware, software, and supplies serving SMB and enterprise customers. Highly comparable in geography, customer segment (French enterprises and public sector), and product breadth (security peripherals, productivity software).
• SoftwareOne: Swiss-listed global software and cloud licensing specialist with strong European enterprise footprint. Comparable as a software-licensing distribution intermediary for enterprises, though materially larger and more focused on hyperscaler licensing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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