Linea Computers

What Linea Computers does

Linea Computers Srl is a privately held Italian software house founded in 1982 and headquartered in Pesaro, Marche, operating under the trade name Linea Computers Pesaro. The company builds and distributes business software, IT services, and hardware for Italian small and medium-sized enterprises. Its portfolio is anchored by Arca Evolution (a modular ERP from Wolters Kluwer Italia, for which Linea Computers acts as reseller and integrator) covering administration, warehouse, logistics, and financial controls, complemented by its own proprietary Zippy Infinity mobile application for order collection, field sales, and warehouse picking on iOS, Android, and Windows. The commercial layer is provided through an official Odoo partnership, with proprietary connectors (Arca-to-Odoo, Arca-to-WooCommerce) bridging the two ecosystems. Recent additions include AI LynXarca (an AI assistant for ERP data analysis positioned under AI Act governance), AVA (an in-ERP chatbot), Arca B.I. (business intelligence), Easy MES (Industry 4.0 manufacturing execution), GDPR and Whistleblowing compliance software aligned with Italian Decree 24/2023, and hardware resale from Epson, Kyocera, Zebra, and Honeywell.

The company operates a horizontal segmentation strategy targeting Italian B2B businesses with field sales operations and SMEs requiring digital and regulatory compliance support, with stated presence across 19 Italian regions. Its revenue model combines software licensing and subscriptions (modular, annual billing cadence), hardware sales, professional services (implementation, customization, consulting, training via its Academy, GDPR advisory, and cybersecurity), and web design and custom application development. Distribution runs through direct sales from its Pesaro headquarters, an e-commerce shop at shop.lineacomputers.com, and channel partnerships through Odoo and Wolters Kluwer Italia. The company is owned and operated by its five co-founders (Maurizio Sabattini as COO, Renato Gostoli as CTO, Oscar Ceccolini as Sales Manager, Renato Pulisca as Mobile Sector Manager, and Julina Foschi as Program Manager), with no disclosed external investment, M&A activity, or parent company.

Name

Linea Computers

Legal name

LINEA COMPUTERS Srl

Website

https://lineacomputers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Linea Computers Srl is a privately held Italian software house founded in 1982 in Pesaro, distributing Arca Evolution ERP and Odoo solutions alongside its proprietary Zippy Infinity mobile order-collection app to SMEs across Italy, with growing compliance and AI-enabled ERP analytics offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA), Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB)

Keywords

• ERP software solutions
• CRM platforms
• Order collection apps
• Warehouse management software
• GDPR compliance software

Headquarters

HQ city

Pesaro

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Subscriptions: Sale and licensing of ERP systems (Arca Evolution), CRM (Odoo), order collection software (Zippy Infinity), MES, and other business management software solutions. Modular pricing allows customers to add functionality as needed.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of hardware solutions including printers, scanners, and other IT equipment for businesses, particularly for point-of-sale and warehouse management applications.
3. Professional Services: Implementation, customization, consulting, and support services for software deployment, digital transformation, GDPR compliance, and cybersecurity services.
4. Web Design and Development: Custom web application development, e-commerce solutions, and digital presence services including WooCommerce integration with existing ERP systems.
5. Training Services: Academy services providing training on software products, GDPR compliance, and digital transformation topics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Linea Computers is an Italian software house that develops, resells, and integrates ERP and CRM software, mobile applications for order collection and warehouse picking, AI and MES modules, and complementary hardware and compliance services for businesses. Its flagship is the Arca Evolution modular ERP supported by Zippy Infinity (mobile order collection / picking), Odoo ERP/CRM as a partner channel, AI LynXarca for data analytics, and services for GDPR, whistleblowing, digital identity, and cybersecurity.

Product overview

Linea Computers is an Italian software house founded in 1982 offering a portfolio of proprietary and third-party software solutions organized around Arca Evolution (its core ERP platform) and complementary modules, as well as the open-source Odoo ERP ecosystem. The product lineup includes: Arca Evolution (modular ERP for administration, warehouse, logistics, and invoicing) as the central management system; Zippy Infinity (mobile order collection and attempted-sales app with picking management); AI LynXarca (AI assistant for Arca Evolution data analysis); AVA (virtual chatbot within Arca Evolution); Arca B.I. (Business Intelligence); Easy MES (Manufacturing Execution System for Industry 4.0); CRM based on Odoo; product configurator; web applications; hardware solutions; and compliance tools including GDPR software, Whistleblowing platform, and Digital Identity services. Odoo is positioned as the commercial ecosystem (CRM, website, sales) alongside Arca Evolution, with connectors (Arca-to-WooCommerce, Arca-to-Odoo) linking the two platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zippy Infinity: Modular software application for order collection, field sales (tentata vendita), and picking management for iOS, Android, and Windows.
• Zippy Evo
• AI LynXarca
• Arca to WooCommerce
• PassoAvanti.cloud

Products and services

• Arca Evolution Modular ERP software solution managing business processes including administration, warehouse, logistics, invoicing, and financial controls for Italian businesses.
• Zippy Infinity Modular native mobile app for iOS, Android, and Windows for order collection, attempted sales (tentata vendita), and warehouse picking management for businesses with field sales forces.
• Odoo ERP and CRM Comprehensive modern open-source ERP platform distributed by Linea Computers as an official partner, covering CRM, sales, website, commercial ecosystem, and broader business management functions.
• AI LynXarca AI-powered assistant integrating with Arca Evolution to analyze management and administrative data in the cloud, querying customers, suppliers, products, orders, invoices, margins, and documents for faster decision-making.
• Arca B.I. (Business Intelligence) Business Intelligence module providing analytics and reporting capabilities integrated with Arca Evolution.
• Easy MES Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that provides real-time information for managing, controlling, and optimizing production operations in line with Industry 4.0 standards.
• GDPR Compliance Software Software and consulting services to help businesses achieve compliance with EU GDPR 2016/679 data protection regulations.
• Whistleblowing Platform Secure platform enabling Italian companies to manage whistleblowing reports in compliance with Italian Legislative Decree 24/2023 and ANAC requirements, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR alignment.
• Hardware and Printer Solutions Hardware solutions including Zebra and Honeywell thermal scanners, tablets, and other IT equipment for sales force automation, point-of-sale, and warehouse management.
• Digital Identity Services Digital identity services including electronic invoice storage directly from Arca Evolution, certified email (PEC), timestamps, and digital signatures.
• Cyber Security Services Cybersecurity services to protect devices, computers, servers, smartphones, tablets, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks.
• Server and PC Virtualization Services Virtualization services for servers and PCs supporting client IT infrastructure.
• Web Design and Graphics Services Web design and graphic services for business websites and digital presence, including e-commerce solutions built on WooCommerce.
• PassoAvanti.cloud Cloud-based services offered by Linea Computers under the PassoAvanti.cloud brand.
• Academy Training Services Academy providing training and educational resources on Linea Computers products, GDPR compliance, and digital transformation topics.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OdoocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Odoo partner providing Odoo ERP, CRM, website, and commercial ecosystem solutions to Italian businesses. Linea Computers integrates Odoo with Arca Evolution, acting as both reseller and implementation partner.
• Wolters Kluwer ItaliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller and integrator of Arca Evolution ERP software from Wolters Kluwer Italia, providing comprehensive business management solutions to Italian companies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TeamSystem: Italy's largest dedicated SME ERP and business software vendor. Directly comparable to Linea in serving Italian SMEs with ERP, accounting, and warehouse management software, but at materially larger scale and with broader product breadth.
• Zucchetti: Major Italian software house offering ERP, HR, and vertical business applications to SMEs. Competes head-to-head with Linea in the Italian mid-market ERP and order-management space, with substantially larger engineering and sales capacity.
• Esolver: Italian ERP vendor specializing in manufacturing and SME business management. Comparable to Linea in target customer (Italian SMEs/manufacturers) and in offering ERP plus MES-style operational modules.
• Passepartout (Mexal): Italian ERP and accounting software vendor (Mexal suite) focused on SMEs, accountants, and retailers. Directly comparable to Linea in serving Italian small businesses with integrated ERP, order management, and fiscal compliance.
• Buffetti: Historic Italian SME software and stationery-to-software brand offering ERP, accounting, and retail management tools. Comparable to Linea in targeting the same Italian SME and small-retailer segment with integrated management software.

Broad incumbents

• Wolters Kluwer Italia: Vendor of the Arca Evolution ERP that Linea resells and integrates. Comparable as the upstream ERP suite owner in the same Italian SME market; not a head-to-head competitor but the strategic supplier whose channel strategy defines Linea's economics.
• Odoo SA: Belgian open-source ERP vendor whose Italian ecosystem Linea participates in as an Official Partner. Comparable as the broader platform player whose product roadmap and partner economics drive Linea's Odoo-related revenue stream.
• SAP (Business One): Global ERP incumbent whose SAP Business One product targets mid-market and SME customers. Comparable to Linea as competing mid-market ERP option for Italian companies but with vastly greater scale and product breadth.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Global cloud ERP/CRM suite competing for the same Italian mid-market ERP budget as Linea. Comparable as a broad incumbent alternative whose partner channel in Italy overlaps with Linea's customer base.

Others

• iubenda: Italy-based GDPR and privacy compliance software vendor with whom Linea holds Certified Gold Partner status. Comparable as a peer in the Italian compliance-software category and as a technology partner whose solutions Linea bundles for GDPR clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/linea-computers-srl

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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