Consoftware Group

What Consoftware Group does

Consoftware Group SRL is a private Italian IT consulting and ERP services company headquartered in Milan. Founded in the early 1970s and formally registered in 2002, the company distributes and implements the OS1 business and OS1 enterprise ERP platforms developed by the OSItalia network, serving Italian small and medium enterprises with a focus on sector-specific verticals including commerce, services, retail, industry, construction, chemicals/ADR, patents and trademarks, and the third sector (non-profits). Its portfolio comprises modular ERP platforms (OS1 business, OS1 enterprise), add-on modules (OS1 eCommerce, OS1 Archiviazione documentale, OS1 Sales Mobile, OS1 BCM, Privacy XP, OS1 terzo settore, and other vertical configurations), plus ancillary services such as custom software development, hardware and networking supply, IT training, privacy compliance consulting, disaster recovery, and annual technical assistance contracts with guaranteed response times.

The underlying technology is a traditional client-server architecture built on SQL Server, with Windows-based applications and web solutions. The OS1 platform supports both standalone and integrated module deployments, and the Archiviazione documentale product provides CNIPA-compliant legal substitute storage with optional Infocamere LegalDoc integration. The business model combines multiple revenue streams: ERP license and module sales, professional services for custom development and implementation, hardware/networking product resale, recurring annual technical assistance contracts, training, and privacy consulting. Go-to-market is sales-led, with the company's small (1-10 employee) technical and commercial staff delivering direct consultation, implementation, and support from the Milan headquarters to clients primarily in Lombardy and across Italy.

Consoftware Group is a founding member of the OSItalia (Open Source Italia) network, which comprises over 40 software houses with 500+ collaborators managing more than 6,000 software installations nationwide. This network relationship provides shared development resources, continuous regulatory updates, and broader distribution reach, but the company itself does not own the underlying OS1 platform and operates at sub-scale relative to the network as a whole. No funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership changes, patents, or awards are disclosed in the source data.

Name

Consoftware Group

Legal name

CONSOFTWARE GROUP SRL

Website

https://consoftwaregroup.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Consoftware Group SRL is a Milan-based Italian IT consulting firm that distributes and implements the OS1 ERP platform and sector-specific vertical modules for small and medium enterprises, alongside hardware, networking, training, and technical support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Software & IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA), ERP Managed Services & AMS (Application Management) (BPAEAGAB)

Keywords

• ERP software distribution
• IT consulting services
• Custom software development
• Technical assistance services
• Hardware networking supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and ERP Solutions: Sale and distribution of OS1 business and OS1 enterprise ERP platforms with modular pricing based on business sector and functional requirements.
2. Custom Software Development: Custom software development services for businesses requiring specialized solutions, including modifications, implementations, and custom projects on OS1 platforms.
3. Hardware, Networking and Security Products: Sale of IT hardware, networking equipment, security infrastructure and office automation software through partnership arrangements.
4. Technical Assistance Contracts: Annual technical assistance contracts providing ongoing support, maintenance, and system administration services with guaranteed response times.
5. Training Services: IT training courses for client personnel covering ERP systems, office applications, and general computing skills, delivered at company or client premises.
6. Privacy Consulting: Consulting services related to D.lgs. 196/2003 (Italian Privacy Code) compliance, including documentation, consent requirements, minimum security measures, and periodic compliance obligations. Also provides Privacy XP software.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Consoftware Group distributes, implements, and customizes the OS1 business and OS1 enterprise ERP platforms (developed through the OSItalia partner network) for Italian small and medium-sized enterprises and medium-to-large organizations. The company complements this with proprietary software products (OS1 terzo settore for non-profits, Privacy XP for privacy compliance), custom application development, and a portfolio of IT services including hardware/networking/security product supply, information systems analysis, training, and ongoing technical assistance under annual support contracts.

Product overview

Consoftware Group offers a modular ERP platform ecosystem centered on OS1 business and OS1 enterprise, complemented by specialized vertical modules (OS1 terzo settore, OS1 chimica ADR, OS1 brevetti e marchi, etc.), eCommerce capabilities, document archival, and mobile solutions. The portfolio includes add-on modules like OS1 Sales Mobile, OS1 BCM, and Privacy XP, alongside IT services covering hardware/networking supply, system analysis, custom development, training, software and technical support, privacy consulting, and disaster recovery. The architecture supports both standalone deployments and integrated configurations across the OS1 platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OS1 business: Management solution for small and medium-sized enterprises introducing a new and higher standard in business management solutions with modular structure
• OS1 enterprise
• OS1 Archiviazione documentale
• OS1 eCommerce
• OS1 terzo settore
• Privacy XP

Products and services

• OS1 business Modular ERP solution for small and medium-sized businesses with a visual interface and flexible configuration, covering multiple functional areas including accounting, commerce, services, retail, industry, construction, chemicals (ADR), patents and trademarks, and non-profits. Distributed by Consoftware Group and developed through the OSItalia partner network.
• OS1 enterprise Customizable ERP in client-server architecture using SQL Server, targeted at medium and large Italian enterprises and covering every functional area. Distributed and implemented by Consoftware Group on behalf of the OSItalia developer network.
• OS1 terzo settore Modern ERP package in client-server architecture developed by Consoftware Group for Italian non-profit organizations, associations, and Third Sector entities. Features six integrated modules covering member management, subscription tracking, event registration, consultation handling, and dual institutional/commercial accounting.
• OS1 eCommerce E-commerce component installable as a standalone storefront or as a complementary module on OS1 business and OS1 enterprise ERP platforms, with Vetrina, B2B, and B2C functionality plus product catalog display and order tracking integrated with the ERP.
• Privacy XP Standalone software that rationalizes and automates compliance management with Italian data protection regulations under D.lgs. 196/2003, covering documentation, consent requirements, minimum security measures, and periodic compliance obligations for businesses.
• Hardware products Supply of IT hardware through partnership arrangements, including servers, RAID systems, PCs, LCD monitors, mobile computers, printers, scanners, barcode peripherals, and general office equipment for Italian business customers.
• Networking products Supply of network equipment including network cards, hubs, switches, wireless access points, routers, and modems for wired and wireless connectivity in business environments.
• Security products Supply of IT security solutions including backup units, Veritas Backup Exec, F-Secure antivirus, firewalls, UPS systems, and rack cabinets supplied to Italian business customers.
• Office automation software Resale of office productivity software suites including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange Server, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, and Illustrator for Italian business customers.
• Analisi sistemi informativi (Information systems analysis) Consulting service covering the analysis, assessment, and definition of requirements for client business process information systems, as the first step in ERP and IT infrastructure projects.
• Sviluppo software applicativo (Custom software development) Custom software development service for bespoke business applications and modifications to existing systems, including modifications and custom projects on the OS1 ERP platforms for clients requiring specialized functionality.
• Formazione (Training services) IT training courses for client personnel covering OS1 ERP systems, office applications, and general computing skills, delivered either on company premises or at client locations in Italy.
• Assistenza software (Software assistance) Software assistance service for OS1 management software including installation, configuration, hotline support, and updates, typically delivered under annual technical assistance contracts.
• Assistenza tecnica e sistemistica (Technical and systems assistance) Annual technical assistance contract guaranteeing constant system availability with 24-hour intervention response, no additional personnel or replacement materials costs, and ongoing systems administration support covering hardware, networking, servers, and operating systems.
• Consulenza Privacy (Privacy compliance consulting) Privacy consulting service for compliance with Italian D.lgs. 196/2003 (Privacy Code), including gap analysis, documentation, consent requirements, minimum security measures, and periodic compliance obligations, paired with the Privacy XP compliance tool.
• Disaster recovery Disaster recovery planning and business continuity services for Italian businesses, supporting protection and restoration of IT systems and operations following disruption events.
• Networking Sicurezza (Network security services) Network design, implementation, and maintenance services covering LAN, WAN, and VPN infrastructure for Italian business clients.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OSItalia (Open Source Italia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsoftware Group is a founding member of the OSItalia network, which comprises over 40 software houses operating throughout Italy with a combined team of 500+ collaborators managing over 6,000 software installations. OSItalia develops and implements the OS1 business and OS1 enterprise ERP platforms marketed by Consoftware Group, ensuring continuous technological updates and compliance with Italian fiscal regulations.
• Dataprint GrafikcoreTechnology or IntegrationDataprint Grafik collaborated with Consoftware Group to develop the OS1 Archiviazione documentale module, providing integrated document archival and legal electronic storage capabilities compliant with Italian regulations (delibera CNIPA 11/2004 and D.M. 23/01/2004).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Seac Spa: Seac is an Italian software and consulting group providing ERP, accounting and tax solutions for professionals and SMEs, overlapping with Consoftware's accounting/commerce modules.
• Zucchetti: Zucchetti offers a broad suite of ERP, HR and business management solutions widely adopted by Italian SMEs. It is the most direct competitor to OS1 in the Italian SME ERP market.
• Passepartout: Passepartout provides management software (Mosaico and Mexal) for Italian accountants and SMEs, with an extensive partner/reseller network similar in structure to OSItalia.
• Buffetti: Buffetti distributes accounting and business management software to Italian SMEs and professionals through an authorized-dealer network, parallel to Consoftware Group's OS1 channel role.
• TeamSystem: TeamSystem is one of Italy's largest providers of ERP, accounting and business management software for SMEs and professionals. It competes head-on with the OS1 platform in Italian PMI accounts targeted by Consoftware Group.
• Sistemi (Informasistemi): Sistemi is an Italian ERP and business software vendor serving SMEs with modular offerings. Directly comparable as an Italian SME-focused ERP provider and implementation partner.
• Data Management (DMM): Data Management provides management software for Italian SMEs with a partner channel, addressing similar accounting, retail and industrial segments as the OS1 modules.

Broad incumbents

• Reply Spa: Reply is a large Italian-listed IT consulting and systems integration group. It operates at vastly greater scale but overlaps with Consoftware's enterprise application services and IT consulting activities.
• Var Group (Var Prime): Var Group is a larger Italian IT services and software provider with an ERP/implementation business serving SMEs and mid-market, making it a broader incumbent comparable to Consoftware's combined software/services offering.

Regional players

• AL.WA.S. Software: AL.WA.S. is an Italian software house specializing in management and ERP solutions for small businesses, offering comparable functionality in a similar domestic-only footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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