Ateron

What Ateron does

Ateron BV is a privately held Dutch organizational and strategic consulting firm founded in 1988 and headquartered in Sittard, Netherlands. The firm operates as a partner-led boutique with a core team of approximately five to six partners and consultants, delivering ISO certification consulting, information security advisory, strategy facilitation, Lean Six Sigma, GDPR/privacy, and training services to clients primarily in the Netherlands. Customer segments span healthcare and social services (Sevagram, Radar, UMCG, Zuyderland, Hago Airport Services), commercial/profit enterprises (ilionx, Q-Park, Engie Services, Metaalcenter Driessen, Equans), and government/public organizations (Gemeente Nieuwegein, Veiligheidsregio Limburg-Noord).

The firm's core offerings include end-to-end ISO certification support (9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, 13485, 22000, 22716, 50001, NEN 7510, HKZ), strategy and implementation consulting using Balanced Score Card, Canvas Business Modeling, and Hoshin Kanri, audits and gap analyses, and training/workshops including Lean Six Sigma belts. Information security services are delivered both directly (ISO 27001/NEN 7510 consulting, GDPR/AVG) and through a strategic partnership with Extern-IT under the Security Office as a Service (SOaaS) brand, supplemented by the subscription-based Online Security Awareness Programma. Pricing is quote-based and custom; engagements are multi-year with free initial consultations.

Name

Ateron

Legal name

Ateron BV

Website

https://ateron.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ateron is a privately held Dutch organizational and strategic consulting firm, founded in 1988 in Sittard, Netherlands, providing ISO certification, information security, strategy, and Lean Six Sigma advisory services to healthcare, commercial, and public sector clients in the Netherlands and select European geographies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

EHS Auditing, Inspections & Assurance (BPAHAJAG), ISO 14001 Gap Assessment & Readiness (EUAHAIAA), Air Quality & Emissions Management (BPAHAJAI)

Keywords

• ISO certification consulting
• Information security consulting
• Management systems implementation
• Organizational strategy consulting
• Lean Six Sigma training

Headquarters

HQ city

Sittard

HQ country

Netherlands

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. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for ISO certification, information security, strategy, and organizational improvement. Services are provided through partner/consultant engagements with custom proposals.
2. Training and Workshops: Various training programs including ISO training, security awareness, Lean Six Sigma certifications (Black Belt, Green Belt, Yellow Belt), and custom team development programs.
3. Security Office as a Service (SOaaS): Managed security services provided through partnership with Extern-IT, offering continuous information security monitoring and protection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ateron is a Dutch organizational and strategic consulting firm, founded in 1988, that advises organizations on ISO certification implementation (ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, 13485, 22000, 22716, 50001, plus NEN 7510 and HKZ), information security compliance, strategy development and rollout, organizational audits, Lean Six Sigma process optimization, and GDPR/AVG privacy management. Services span the full lifecycle from GAP analysis through implementation to certification, complemented by training programs and a partner-delivered Security Office as a Service (SOaaS) offering.

Product overview

Ateron is an organizational and strategic consulting firm established in 1988, offering a portfolio of advisory services rather than a unified software product. The core services include ISO certification consulting (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, NEN 7510, and sector-specific standards), information security services (including SOaaS and the Online Security Awareness Program platform), strategy and implementation consulting, training and workshops, organizational research and audits, and Lean Six Sigma process optimization. The company operates as a partnership model with consultants who serve as advisors and process facilitators across various sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and public sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MySecurityOffice: A security service offering realized through partnership between Extern-IT and Ateron, providing Security Office as a Service (SOaaS) solutions.
• Security Office as a Service (SOaaS)
• Online Security Awareness Programma

Products and services

• ISO Certificeringen en Managementsystemen Consulting services for implementing and achieving ISO certifications including ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), ISO 27001 (information security), ISO 13485 (medical devices), ISO 22000 (food safety), ISO 22716 (cosmetics GMP), and ISO 50001 (energy management). Target audience is organizations seeking certification across multiple sectors.
• Informatiebeveiliging (Information Security) Information security consulting covering ISO 27001, NEN 7510, and general information security compliance. Includes gap analysis, risk profiling, and implementation support for organizations needing to secure their information assets.
• Strategie en Implementatie Strategic consulting services including strategy facilitation, strategy rollout, management process analysis, and advisory. Methods include Balanced Score Card, Canvas Business Modeling, and Hoshin Kanri for organizations seeking structured strategic direction.
• Trainingen en Workshops Training programs including ISO 9001 introduction, ISO 14001 introduction, Internal Auditor training, Risk Management, GDPR compliance, and Lean Six Sigma (Black/Green/Yellow Belt) certifications. Designed for teams needing structured learning on standards and process improvement.
• Onderzoeken en Audits Quality assessment services including audits, GAP analysis, and risk scans. Services can be delivered in roles as Expert, Coach, Process Facilitator, Project Leader, or Interim Manager.
• Lean Six Sigma Process optimization services using Lean Six Sigma methodology including Black Belt, Green Belt, and Yellow Belt certifications, plus 5S and Continuous Improvement workshops.
• AVG Privacymanagement GDPR/AVG compliance consulting including Quick Scans, processing registers, Privacy Impact Assessments, privacy policy development, and privacy audits. Also offers Data Protection Officer (DPO) services for organizations needing privacy oversight.
• Security Office as a Service (SOaaS) / MySecurityOffice A complete information security service combining experienced security professionals with advanced technologies including AI and Machine Learning to protect organizations against cyber threats. Offered through partnership with Extern-IT and delivered under the MySecurityOffice sub-brand, including threat detection, risk analysis, compliance management, and security audits.
• Online Security Awareness Programma A subscription-based security awareness platform providing over 40 training modules, games, and knowledge tests on information security, cybersecurity, and privacy. Content available in 8 languages with real-time progress reporting for organizations needing ongoing security education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizations achieve certification without major disruptions to daily operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Expertisecentrum Cyberweerbaarheid (ECCW)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 April 2021Joint online event organization for cybersecurity and information security certification awareness. Ateron participates as expert speaker in talkshow-format events.
• Cybersecurity Centrum MaakindustrieminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 April 2021Partnership for joint workshops on information security certification for manufacturing industry companies.
• Extern-ITcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for Security Office as a Service (SOaaS). Ateron handles organizational and process aspects while Extern-IT provides technical security services. Together they offer comprehensive information security protection including threat detection, risk analysis, compliance management, and security audits.
• TÜV NederlandminorOthersTÜV Nederland serves as the external certification body for client certification audits. Ateron prepares organizations for certification audits conducted by TÜV.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LRQA Netherlands: LRQA provides ISO certification, training, and advisory; it targets the same enterprise and mid-market Dutch customers as Ateron, particularly for ISO 9001/14001/27001.
• DEKRA Certification: DEKRA is an international certification and consulting firm operating in the Netherlands across ISO and sector-specific standards; directly comparable to Ateron's certification and audit services.
• Bureau Veritas Certification Netherlands: Bureau Veritas delivers ISO management system certification and consultancy in the Netherlands; closely comparable to Ateron's full ISO portfolio across multiple standards.
• TÜV Nederland: TÜV Nederland is both a certification body and management systems consultant; Ateron prepares clients for TÜV audits, but TÜV also competes for ISO advisory engagements in the Dutch market.
• Kiwa Nederland: Kiwa is a major Dutch certification, testing, and consultancy firm covering ISO management systems and sector schemes; competes with Ateron across healthcare, construction, and manufacturing.
• Secura: Secura is a Dutch cybersecurity specialist offering ISO 27001/NEN 7510 consulting; competes directly with Ateron's information security advisory line and information security awareness offerings.
• Normec: Normec is a Dutch testing, inspection, and certification group with ISO advisory capabilities; comparable to Ateron in serving mid-market NL organizations seeking management system certification.
• DNV Business Assurance (Netherlands): DNV offers ISO management system certification and consulting globally; its Dutch practice competes directly with Ateron across ISO 9001/14001/27001/45001 in healthcare, manufacturing, and public sector.
• BSI Group Netherlands: BSI is a global ISO standards body and certification consultant; its Dutch operation directly competes with Ateron on ISO 9001/14001/27001 consulting and certification support across the same enterprise and mid-market customers.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Netherlands (Management Consulting): KPMG's NL advisory practice provides risk, compliance, and ISO management system consulting at scale; a broader incumbent that overlaps with Ateron on ISO/governance work for enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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