extremIT

What extremIT does

extremIT is an independent French IT services company (ESN) founded in 2000 by Alexis DERAY and headquartered in Villeneuve d'Ascq, with additional offices in Amiens and Arras. The company employs 30 collaborators and serves more than 600 small and medium enterprises (PME) across the Hauts-de-France region. Its offering is organized into eight verticals: Cybersecurity, Networks, Telecom (IP telephony), Cloud, Management/ERP (Sage and Cegid), Outsourced Payroll, Custom Development using WINDEV/WEBDEV/WINDEV Mobile, and Digital/Web services. The company holds the highest Sage partner certification ('Centre de compétences PME') since 2001 and is a certified Cegid integrator, with secondary partnerships spanning Quadient, Veeam, Stormshield, ZEBRA, 3CX, PrestaShop, and Microsoft 365.

extremIT's revenue model is predominantly professional services, combining project-based deployments (ERP rollouts, cybersecurity assessments, network infrastructure migration, custom development) with recurring managed services such as a dedicated hotline, client portal access, and remote maintenance. Pricing is quote-based and engagement-specific, with no publicly disclosed tiered pricing. The go-to-market is relationship-driven and geographically constrained: commercial engineers and client relationship managers conduct on-site diagnostic visits with PME prospects across Hauts-de-France, supported by content marketing through LinkedIn, YouTube, in-person seminars, and the annual 'Les Experts: Hauts-de-France' event series. Custom proprietary tooling includes a third-party (tiers) creation utility for Sage/Cegid ERPs and a jointly developed Quadient/BEANWORKS API connector addressing France's mandatory Electronic Invoice Reform (RFE) effective September 2026.

The company remains self-funded, founder-led, and privately held, with no external investors, parent company, or acquisitions disclosed. Profit-sharing (intéressement) has been in place since 2002, and leadership includes Alexis DERAY (Founder), Samuel SEYS (Commercial Director), and Christophe PERUS (Technical Director). Key regulatory credentials include the AFNOR-certified ExpertCyber label and CSIRT Hauts-de-France reference. NPS and quality indicators are published publicly on the website, though the 2025 NPS reading of 0/100 suggests the metric is either in a reset/measurement period or not yet populated.

Name

extremIT

Legal name

extremIT

Website

https://extremit.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

extremIT is an independent French ESN founded in 2000, employing 30 collaborators and serving 600+ small and medium enterprises across the Hauts-de-France region with cybersecurity, ERP, telecom, cloud, payroll, custom development, and digital services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeneuve

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Services and Consulting: extremIT generates revenue through project-based IT services including cybersecurity assessments, network infrastructure deployment, IP telephony migration, cloud hosting, ERP deployment and integration (Sage, Cegid), payroll outsourcing, custom software development, and digital/web project delivery. The company operates on a mix of project fees and likely recurring service contracts (hotline, maintenance, managed services). The business model is service-based, with revenue driven by the volume and scope of IT projects deployed for its 600+ SME clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

extremIT is an independent IT services company (ESN) delivering and integrating IT solutions for small and medium enterprises (PME) in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The company deploys and supports Sage and Cegid ERP/payroll software, 3CX IP telephony, cybersecurity stacks (Stormshield, MFA, antivirus), network and cloud infrastructure, custom applications built with WINDEV/WEBDEV, outsourced payroll under its La Bonne Paye sub-brand, and digital/web presence projects (e-commerce, mobile apps, intranets). It also resells ZEBRA ruggedized mobile terminals and Veeam backup solutions, supported by dedicated hotlines, on-site visits, training, and a client portal.

Product overview

ExtremIT is an independent IT services company (ESN) serving SMEs in the Hauts-de-France region. Its portfolio spans eight core areas: Cybersecurity, Networks, Telecom (IP telephony), Cloud, Management software, Outsourced payroll, Custom development, and Digital services. The offering is structured as a comprehensive, cross-cutting portfolio centered on facilitating the digital transformation of regional SMEs. Key software partnerships include Sage (Sage 100, Sage Paie & RH, Sage 50, Sage Business Cloud Paie) and Cegid (Cegid XRP Sprint), with a strong custom development capability using WINDEV/WEBDEV/WINDEV Mobile. Notable connectors include the Quadient/Beanworks connector for CEGID-Sage electronic invoice interoperability (addressing France's RFE reform) and Atoo-Sync linking PrestaShop e-commerce with Sage 100 ERP. Hardware offerings include ZEBRA ruggedized tablets and mobile terminals. The company also provides Veeam backup, Stormshield firewall, Vaultwarden password management, and La Place Digitale pay slip dematerialization. Support is delivered through dedicated hotlines, remote assistance, and training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Bonne Paye: Outsourced payroll service offered by extremIT for PME des Hauts-de-France

Products and services

• Sage 100 ERP Deployment Full ERP solution deployment for PME providing automated and rationalized business processes, real-time reliable data, and mobile/cloud accessibility with Microsoft 365 integration. extremIT is certified at Sage's highest 'Centre de compétences PME' level and provides installation, configuration, training, and ongoing support.
• Sage Paie & RH Deployment Automated payroll and HR management deployment covering pay slip generation, DSN social declarations, legal and regulatory compliance, personnel administration, and leave/absence tracking. Implemented and supported by extremIT for SME clients.
• Sage 50 Deployment Simplified management deployment for TPE covering quotes, invoicing, accounting, VAT, and inventory, accessible on desktop or cloud with mobile support. Delivered and supported by extremIT as a Sage certified partner.
• Sage Business Cloud Paie Deployment Fully cloud-based (SaaS) payroll management deployment from Sage, offered by extremIT as part of its payroll and HR services for SME clients.
• Cegid XRP Sprint Deployment Accounting and business management ERP deployment from Cegid, available in ON DEMAND and ON PREMISE versions. extremIT implements, integrates, and supports Cegid XRP Sprint for PME clients, with associated HR/payroll modules.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ SME clients served across Hauts-de-France
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration25 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• C-SIRT Hauts-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2024extremIT is referenced by the C-SIRT Hauts-de-France (Centre de Réponse aux Incidents Cyber for the region) and co-organizes cybersecurity matinales with the C-SIRT. The C-SIRT can refer regional SMEs to extremIT for trusted cybersecurity assistance. extremIT participated in organizing a joint matinale on April 3, 2024 at its offices.
• SagecoreTechnology or IntegrationextremIT has been a Sage partner since 2001, holding the highest publisher certification 'Centre de compétences PME'. The company provides installation, configuration, and ongoing support for Sage 100, Sage 50, and Sage Paie & RH solutions. extremIT benefits from regular product training and is authorized to deploy Sage Business Cloud Paie and Sage 100C V8/V10.
• CegidcoreTechnology or IntegrationextremIT is an authorized Cegid integrator, deploying CEGID XRP SPRINT solutions (accounting and HR/payroll). The company has developed a proprietary API connector linking CEGID XRP SPRINT to Quadient/BEANWORKS for electronic invoice dematerialization and RFE compliance.
• AD2N (Association pour le Développement du Numérique dans le Nord)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerextremIT is a member of AD2N, an association of companies for digital development in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France. This membership connects extremIT with the regional digital ecosystem and organizations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sopra Steria: Large European IT services group headquartered in France with deep public-sector and enterprise footprints. Comparable as a France-anchored ESN with broad digital, infrastructure, and ERP-adjacent service lines.
• Capgemini: Global IT services giant with a large French heritage and deep enterprise transformation, cloud, and cybersecurity practices. Comparable as the largest incumbent in the French IT services landscape that frequently partners with (rather than displaces) regional ESNs for SME and mid-market coverage.
• Neurones: French IT services group providing infrastructure, application management, and digital transformation. Comparable as a larger France-headquartered ESN offering multi-domain IT services to mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Econocom: European digital services group combining managed services, financing, and transformation projects. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering multi-vendor IT services, financing, and cybersecurity across Europe.
• Smile (Open Source): French digital services firm specializing in open-source technologies, web, and digital transformation. Comparable as a broader French ESN offering transversal IT/digital services to enterprise and mid-market clients.
• SQLI: French digital services company specializing in customer experience, data, and digital platforms. Comparable as a broader French integrator serving enterprise and mid-market with transversal technology services.
• Wavestone: French consulting firm focused on technology and digital transformation advisory. Comparable as a France-based consultancy that complements (rather than directly competes with) regional ESNs like extremIT on transformation mandates.
• Devoteam: French-headquartered digital transformation consultancy with strong cloud, cybersecurity, and platform engineering practices. Comparable as a wider-portfolio French ESN whose cybersecurity and cloud offerings overlap with extremIT's regional SME cyber/cloud motion.

Direct peers

• Visiativ: French digital transformation specialist and Sage partner focused on SMEs and mid-market industrials. Comparable as a Sage-anchored integrator helping regional PME modernize ERP, CAD, and collaborative workflows with a partner-network GTM.
• Hardis Group: French independent ESN/consulting firm with a strong Sage and ERP integration practice serving enterprise and mid-market clients. Comparable as a France-based integrator combining ERP, custom development, and managed services with a multi-domain portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/extremit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/extremit-digital
• Xx.com/extremit_fr
• Facebookfacebook.com/extremIT

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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