Profelis Bilisim ve Danismanlik Ticaret ve Sanayi Ltd Sti

What Profelis Bilisim ve Danismanlik Ticaret ve Sanayi Ltd Sti does

Profelis Bilişim ve Danışmanlık Ticaret ve Sanayi Limited Şirketi is a privately held Turkish IT consultancy founded in 2007 and headquartered in Ankara, with a secondary office in Istanbul established in 2018. The firm operates in the niche of Linux, PostgreSQL, and broader open-source enterprise infrastructure, serving Turkish enterprise and government customers via consultative direct sales, channel partner distribution, and managed operations services.

Its technical core combines proprietary branded products with reseller/integration distribution of third-party open-source enterprise software. The proprietary layer includes SambaBox (an Active Directory-compatible identity and access management platform with TR-Test certification supporting 1M+ users), PassBox (credential and password management with OTP and Bip/Telegram/API notification integrations), and Zimbra Profelis Edition (a customized Zimbra 9 OSE email and collaboration deployment). The resale/integration layer spans EnterpriseDB/EDB Postgres Advanced Server, Zabbix, MariaDB, CockroachDB, Cybertec, Rancher/SUSE, OpenVPN, Veracode, Balasys/Proxedo (API and network security), ClusterEye, DBtune, Platform9, Elchi, and CertAutoPilot.

Profelis monetizes through three streams: (i) software licensing and subscriptions for its proprietary products plus reseller margin on distributed open-source software; (ii) professional services covering open-source migration (Oracle-to-PostgreSQL, Exchange/AD-to-Linux), microservices/Kubernetes architecture consulting (delivered by a CNCF Kubestronaut-certified team), EnterpriseDB migration, and 24/7 managed Linux and PostgreSQL Operations Centers; and (iii) instructor-led training and certification programs across Linux, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Docker, Zimbra OSE, and EDB certification preparation. The customer base is concentrated in Turkish enterprises and government institutions, exemplified by a documented SambaBox deployment for Erzin Municipality, with sales primarily via direct enterprise engagements, partner referrals, and presence at Turkish open-source conferences.

Name

Profelis Bilisim ve Danismanlik Ticaret ve Sanayi Ltd Sti

Legal name

Profelis Bilişim ve Danışmanlık Ticaret ve Sanayi Limited Şirketi

Website

https://profelis.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Profelis is a privately held Ankara-based Turkish IT consultancy (founded 2007) that delivers Linux, PostgreSQL, and open-source enterprise infrastructure services, proprietary products (SambaBox, PassBox, Zimbra Profelis Edition), managed operations, and training to Turkish enterprises and government institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Open Source IT Consulting and Managed Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Integration, API & Middleware Consulting (BPAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Software License Resale & Optimization (Perpetual/Subscription) (BPAEAOAC), Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO)

Keywords

• Linux consulting services
• Open source migration
• PostgreSQL database management
• Identity access management
• Kubernetes microservices

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Subscriptions: Revenue from proprietary products including SambaBox (identity management), PassBox (password management), and Zimbra Profelis Edition (email). Products appear to be sold as licenses with support subscriptions. Also includes reseller/integration revenue from third-party open-source software vendors (EnterpriseDB, Zabbix, MariaDB, CockroachDB, Rancher, OpenVPN, Proxedo, ClusterEye, DBtune, Veracode).
2. Professional Services: Consulting services including open-source migration consulting (Oracle to PostgreSQL, Exchange/AD to Linux alternatives), microservices architecture consulting, and EnterpriseDB migration services. Also includes Linux Operation Center and PostgreSQL Operation Center managed services providing 24/7 support with certified engineers.
3. Training and Certification: Education services covering Linux training, PostgreSQL training (both community and EDB certification preparation), Kubernetes training, Docker training, and Zimbra OSE training. 5-day online training programs for EDB Postgres AI Database Essentials v17 certification preparation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Profelis is a Turkish open-source IT consultancy that develops and licenses its own proprietary products (SambaBox identity management, PassBox password management, Zimbra Profelis Edition email) and resells/supports a broad portfolio of third-party open-source enterprise software (EnterpriseDB, Zabbix, MariaDB, CockroachDB, Rancher, OpenVPN, Veracode, Balasys Proxedo, etc.). It complements this with 24/7 managed operations centers for Linux and PostgreSQL, professional consulting (open-source migration, microservices architecture, EnterpriseDB migration), and certified training programs.

Product overview

Profelis is an IT consulting and solutions company specializing in Linux and open-source technologies, offering a portfolio of proprietary branded products, managed operation services, professional consulting, and technical training. Its own branded products include SambaBox (identity and access management with Active Directory integration, supporting 1M+ users and TR-Test certification) and PassBox (credential/password management with OTP and multi-channel notification support). The company distributes and supports a range of third-party open-source and enterprise products: Zimbra Profelis Edition (enterprise email), Rancher (Kubernetes management), Zabbix (infrastructure monitoring), MariaDB, Cybertec PostgreSQL, EnterpriseDB, EDB Postgres Advanced Server, CockroachDB, ClusterEye, and DBtune (database tools), Veracode (software security), CertAutoPilot and Elchi (security), Proxedo API Security and Proxedo Network Security (Balasys API/network security), OpenVPN (VPN), and Platform9 (cloud/virtualization). Managed services include Linux Operasyon Merkezi and PostgreSQL Operasyon Merkezi. Professional consulting covers open-source migration, microservices architecture, and EnterpriseDB migration. Training programs address Linux, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Docker, Zimbra OSE, and EDB certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SambaBox: Enterprise identity and access management solution supporting Active Directory, with 1M+ user support and TR-Test certification.
• PassBox
• Zimbra Profelis Edition

Products and services

• SambaBox Proprietary enterprise identity and access management (IAM) solution based on Samba with Active Directory integration, supporting 1M+ users and TR-Test certified for the Turkish market; offers CA functionality with OCSP, schema management, DHCP subnet management, and Zabbix Agent integration.
• PassBox Proprietary credential and password management platform for unlimited users, with OTP support and multi-channel notification integrations via Bip, Telegram, and API.
• Zimbra Profelis Edition Profelis-branded enterprise email and collaboration solution based on Zimbra 9 Open Source Edition with push notifications, calendar and contact sharing, Outlook compatibility, and Exchange/Active Directory migration capabilities.
• Linux Operasyon Merkezi (Linux Operations Center) 24/7 managed operations service delivering professional Linux infrastructure support, addressing enterprise difficulty in finding and retaining skilled Linux personnel.
• PostgreSQL Operasyon Merkezi (PostgreSQL Operations Center) 24/7 managed PostgreSQL database operations service providing certified engineers for professional support, optimization, and operational management of PostgreSQL deployments.
• Açık Kaynak Göç Danışmanlığı (Open Source Migration Consulting) Consulting service helping organizations transition from proprietary stacks (Oracle, Microsoft Exchange/AD, Windows) to open-source alternatives, delivered by Profelis's open-source engineering team.
• Mikroservis Mimari Danışmanlığı (Microservices Architecture Consulting) Microservices and Kubernetes architecture consulting by Profelis's internationally CNCF Kubestronaut-certified team, covering design, migration, and operational best practices.
• EnterpriseDB Göç Hizmeti (EnterpriseDB Migration Service) Migration service for transitioning enterprise workloads to the EnterpriseDB Postgres platform, leveraging Profelis's PostgreSQL and Oracle compatibility expertise.
• Linux Eğitimleri (Linux Training) Instructor-led Linux operating system administration training programs covering multiple Linux specializations and skill levels.
• PostgreSQL Eğitimleri (PostgreSQL Training) PostgreSQL training programs covering both community PostgreSQL and EnterpriseDB certification preparation, building professional database competencies.
• Kubernetes Eğitimi (Kubernetes Training) Training program for Kubernetes container orchestration, enabling participants to develop expertise in containerized application deployment and management.
• Docker Eğitimi (Docker Training) Training program for Docker container technology, building containerization skills for development and deployment workflows.
• Zimbra OSE Eğitimi (Zimbra OSE Training) Training program for Zimbra Open Source Edition email and collaboration platform administration.
• EDB Sertifika Eğitimi (EDB Certification Training) 5-day online EDB Postgres AI Database Essentials v17 certification exam preparation program leading to an international EDB certification.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• DBtunecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2026Profelis announced a new partnership with DBtune, a database tuning and optimization partner. Companies co-presented at Postgres Ankara Konferansı as sponsors. DBtune provides PostgreSQL database monitoring and tuning services integrated into Profelis's database solution portfolio.
• ZabbixcoreTechnology or Integration · 25 November 2025Profelis established a new business partnership with Zabbix, the enterprise-grade open-source monitoring and observability solution. The partnership enables Profelis to provide Zabbix implementation, configuration, scaling, and operational management services. Zabbix provides infrastructure monitoring for servers, VMs, applications, services, websites, and databases including cloud services, with capabilities for automatic discovery, flexible data collection, customizable notifications, and Grafana integration.
• EnterpriseDB (EDB)coreTechnology or IntegrationProfelis is an EnterpriseDB partner offering EDB Postgres Advanced Server, Oracle compatibility solutions, EDB migration services, and EDB certification training. EDB provides enterprise PostgreSQL with enhanced performance, security, and management tools.
• Balasys (Proxedo)coreTechnology or IntegrationProfelis offers Balasys Proxedo API Lifecycle Platform and Proxedo Network Security solutions. Proxedo provides API security, management, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and fraud detection capabilities.
• MariaDBstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfelis distributes MariaDB database solutions and provides related services including Oracle migration, HA/DR configuration, and 24/7 support options.
• CockroachDB (Cockroach Labs)standardTechnology or IntegrationProfelis offers CockroachDB distributed SQL database solutions as part of its database portfolio.
• Rancher (SUSE)standardTechnology or IntegrationProfelis provides Rancher Kubernetes management solutions for container orchestration and microservices infrastructure.
• OpenVPNstandardTechnology or IntegrationProfelis offers OpenVPN solutions described as 'the world's best' VPN solution with HA configuration capabilities.
• VeracodestandardTechnology or IntegrationProfelis distributes Veracode software security solutions featuring SaaS delivery, Gartner leadership positioning, and fast scanning capabilities.
• Platform9standardTechnology or IntegrationProfelis offers Platform9 cloud and virtualization solutions as part of its infrastructure portfolio.
• CybertecstandardTechnology or IntegrationProfelis distributes Cybertec PostgreSQL solutions as part of its database product offerings.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Red Hat (IBM): Premier enterprise open-source vendor offering Linux, Kubernetes (OpenShift), middleware, and management tools, with a global consulting and support organization. Comparable to Profelis as the broad incumbent whose product portfolio (RHEL, OpenShift, Ansible) overlaps with the open-source stack Profelis integrates and supports for Turkish enterprises.
• SUSE: Enterprise Linux (SUSE Linux Enterprise) and Kubernetes (Rancher) vendor offering professional services, training, and 24/7 support. Profelis is a Rancher reseller and SUSE/Linux integrator; SUSE represents the global incumbent whose offerings Profelis distributes and competes against for managed-services engagements.
• Canonical: Ubuntu Linux vendor offering enterprise support, cloud, Kubernetes (Charmed Kubernetes), and training. Comparable to Profelis as a global open-source vendor with adjacent consulting/services motion targeting enterprise Linux and cloud-native workloads.

Direct peers

• EnterpriseDB: Enterprise PostgreSQL vendor (EDB Postgres Advanced Server) offering Oracle compatibility, migration services, and certification training. Profelis is an EDB Core partner offering EDB migration and certification, but EDB also competes for direct PostgreSQL consulting and migration engagements in EMEA.
• Bouvet ASA: Norwegian publicly listed IT consultancy (~2,500 employees) with strong open-source and digital transformation practice across Nordic enterprises. Comparable to Profelis in service mix (consulting, managed services, training) and target customers (enterprise IT leaders), but at significantly larger scale.
• Karakun AG: Swiss open-source/Java consultancy (~50-100 employees) offering digital workplace, identity, and integration services built on open-source foundations. Comparable to Profelis in size band, service mix, and focus on open-source enterprise solutions for European customers.
• Perforce (OpenLogic): Acquired OpenLogic in 2022; provides open-source software support, license management, and audit services for enterprises. Comparable to Profelis in the open-source software support and license advisory motion, but at much larger global scale.
• Adfinis: Swiss open-source infrastructure consultancy (~100 employees) specializing in Linux, Kubernetes (Rancher), PostgreSQL, and automation (Ansible, Terraform). Closely comparable to Profelis in service portfolio, target customers, and partner ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Severalnines: Provider of database management and monitoring tooling (ClusterControl) for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other open-source databases. Comparable to Profelis as a partial-overlap player in the PostgreSQL/DBA tooling space where Profelis offers ClusterEye and DBtune monitoring/tuning services.

Regional players

• NTT Data Turkey: Global SI with Turkish operations offering enterprise IT services including open-source, cloud, and managed services. Comparable to Profelis in targeting Turkish enterprise/government customers but competes from a much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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