Ginkgo

What Ginkgo does

Ginkgo is a French IT systems integrator and managed-service provider founded in 1986, headquartered in Cournon d'Auvergne, and operating as a subsidiary of the ODEHUS Group. The company serves small and medium-sized enterprises as well as select professional-services firms in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, delivering a bundled portfolio across eight solution areas: Informatique (workstations, servers, backup), Réseaux (enterprise network architecture and cabling), Téléphonie (VoIP, SIP trunking, Wildix-hosted unified communications), Microsoft 365 (deployment, migration, Copilot enablement), Hotline (France-based technical support with optional 24/7 on-call), Baie/Câblage (server racks, certified cabling), Sécurité (firewall, antivirus, EDR, Hornetsecurity email protection, immutable backup), and Visioconférence. Add-on services include the MCO/MCS operational-and-security maintenance contracts, Jint/Mozzaik365 intranet deployment, PhishTrack anti-phishing, Microsoft Copilot integration, and an outsourced CISO (RSSI Externalisé) practice.

The underlying technology stack is built primarily on third-party platforms rather than proprietary IP: Microsoft 365 ecosystem (including GPT-4o-backed Copilot), Wildix for cloud telephony, Hornetsecurity for email protection, Veeam for immutable backup, Keeper for password management, and group-developed PhishTrack for phishing defense. The cybersecurity practice is differentiated by the state-issued ExpertCyber label from cybermalveillance.gouv.fr (obtained in 2025) and the offer of advanced services such as SOC monitoring, vulnerability audits, and ISO 27001/NIS2-aligned governance.

Ginkgo's business model combines one-off project revenue (IT integration, cabling, server deployment) with recurring managed services (Infogérance, MCO/MCS contracts) and subscription reselling (Microsoft 365, Hornetsecurity, Wildix, Copilot Pro). Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed tiers. Go-to-market is sales-led and domestically focused: a France-based hotline (04 73 77 07 07), website contact forms, on-site technical deployment, content marketing via blog and LinkedIn/Facebook, and the MIT (Matinale de l'Informatique et des Télécoms) event series. As of June 25, 2026, Ginkgo is merging with sister company Blizz under ODEHUS Group to form the unified ODElink brand, consolidating IT, networks, telecoms, cloud, cybersecurity, managed services, and web/mobile development under one offer.

Name

Ginkgo

Legal name

Ginkgo

Website

https://ginkgo-it.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ginkgo is a French regional IT systems integrator and managed-service provider founded in 1986, serving small and medium-sized enterprises in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with Microsoft 365, networking, telephony, cybersecurity, and managed-infrastructure services; merging with Blizz into ODElink in June 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Integration and Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

VoIP Access & ITSP Services (HDAIAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Network & Connectivity Support (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, ISP/Telco) (BPAAACAD)

Keywords

• IT systems integration
• Managed IT services
• Network infrastructure
• Business telecommunications
• Cybersecurity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cournon-d'auvergne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Integration Services: Provision, installation, and configuration of workstations, servers (on-premise or hosted), and backup systems
2. Managed Services (Infogérance): Ongoing IT infrastructure management, maintenance contracts, MCO/MCS services with optional 24/7 on-call support
3. Network & Telecommunications: Enterprise network architecture, cabling (copper/fiber), telecommunications systems, and unified communications solutions including Wildix platform
4. Cybersecurity Solutions: Security services including firewall, antivirus, endpoint protection (EDR), SOC managed services, vulnerability audits, and cybersecurity consulting
5. Microsoft 365 & Cloud Services: Microsoft 365 solutions, cloud hosting (data centers in France), and collaborative work tools implementation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ginkgo provides IT systems integration, enterprise network architecture, business telecommunications and unified communications (including Wildix cloud telephony and Microsoft 365 Teams), cybersecurity protection (firewall, antivirus, EDR, SOC, email security), and managed services (Infogérance with MCO/MCS maintenance, immutable backup, outsourced CISO). Offerings are delivered as custom-quoted, on-site and remote professional services to SME and professional-services clients in France, primarily in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Product overview

Ginkgo is an IT systems integrator founded in 1986 and based in Cournon d'Auvergne, France, operating as part of ODEHUS Group. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of IT, network, and telecommunications services organized around eight core solution areas: Informatique (workstations, servers, backup), Réseaux (network architecture and cabling), Téléphonie (enterprise VoIP and unified communications), Microsoft 365 (deployment, management, and AI/Copilot integration), Hotline (France-based help desk with 24/7 on-call option), Baie/Câblage (server rack installation and certified cabling), Sécurité (cybersecurity including firewall, antivirus, EDR, Hornetsecurity email protection, and ExpertCyber-labeled audits), and Visioconférence (video conferencing for all room sizes). Additional offerings include managed MCO/MCS maintenance contracts, immutable backup, the Wildix cloud telephony platform, PhishTrack anti-phishing, Jint/Mozzaik365 intranet solutions, Microsoft Copilot AI assistance, outsourced CISO (RSSI externalisé) services, and the MIT industry event series. On 25 June 2026, Ginkgo and Blizz rebranded together as ODElink, uniting all expertise under one brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Informatique (Workstations, Servers, and Backup Provisioning)
• Réseaux (Enterprise Network Architecture)
• Téléphonie (Enterprise Telephony and Unified Communications)
• Microsoft 365 Deployment and Management
• Hotline (France-based Technical Help Desk)
• Baie / Câblage (Server Rack and Cabling Installation)
• Sécurité (Cybersecurity and Physical Security)
• Visioconférence (Video Conferencing Solutions)
• MCO / MCS Managed Maintenance (Operational and Security Maintenance)
• RSSI Externalisé (Outsourced CISO)

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,126 SAV cases resolved in 2020
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• ODEHUS GroupcoreOthersParent company of Ginkgo. ODEHUS Group brings together multiple IT and telecommunications expertise under one umbrella. Ginkgo and Blizz merged under ODEHUS Group to form ODElink in June 2026.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft partner providing Microsoft 365 solutions, cloud services, and AI tools including Copilot. Offers implementation, migration, and ongoing support for Microsoft 365 environments.
• HornetsecuritystrategicTechnology or IntegrationEmail security solution provider. Ginkgo migrated its email protection solution to Hornetsecurity for enhanced phishing and spam protection.
• WildixstrategicTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based enterprise communication and collaboration platform. Recommended telephony solution for hosted PBX, unified communications, and video conferencing.
• cybermalveillance.gouv.frstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench national cybersecurity assistance platform. Ginkgo is referenced on the platform as a cybersecurity provider. Collaborates on victim assistance, awareness, and threat intelligence.
• BlizzcoreOthersSister company under ODEHUS Group. Merged with Ginkgo in June 2026 to form ODElink, combining expertise in IT, networks, cybersecurity, web development, and managed services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Devoteam: French-headquartered IT services and consulting firm with strong telecom, cloud, and cybersecurity practices across Europe. Comparable to Ginkgo as a French IT services provider, though operating at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies and verticals.
• Sopra Steria: Major European IT services and consulting firm with significant French operations across enterprise and public sector. Adjacent to Ginkgo in IT and telecom services but operates at much larger scale with a different customer mix.
• Neurones: French IT services firm providing infrastructure, managed services, and digital transformation to enterprise and mid-market. Comparable to Ginkgo as a French-language IT services provider but with broader geographic and capability footprint.
• Econocom: French IT and telecom services group offering managed workplace, network, and cybersecurity services to enterprises and mid-market. Compares to Ginkgo as a French-language, IT-and-telecom integrated services provider, but at a larger scale with broader geographic coverage.

Direct peers

• SCC France: European IT services and infrastructure provider with strong presence in France offering managed services, networking, and cybersecurity. Comparable to Ginkgo in providing integrated IT and telecom infrastructure with recurring managed support to enterprise and mid-market clients.
• Hardis Group: French IT services and software publisher specializing in IT infrastructure, cloud, and supply chain. Comparable to Ginkgo in scale, French regional/SME focus, and combination of managed IT with vertical expertise, though Hardis also publishes proprietary software.
• Helpline: French IT support, managed services, and cybersecurity firm headquartered in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Closely comparable to Ginkgo as a regional French MSP serving SMEs with hotline, IT integration, network, and cybersecurity services.
• Provectio: French managed services and cloud hosting provider focused on IT infrastructure and security for SMBs. Comparable to Ginkgo in SME customer focus, managed services model, and French regional delivery including telephony and network integration.
• Oceanet Technology: French managed service provider focused on cloud, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure for SMBs and mid-market companies. Directly comparable to Ginkgo in customer segment, service portfolio (managed IT, security, hosting, VoIP), and French regional delivery model.

Regional players

• Cybersécurité Lucie (similar-sized regional CSP): ExpertCyber-certified providers operating regionally in France as referenced on cybermalveillance.gouv.fr. These are the peers most directly comparable to Ginkgo at the same scale, regional scope, and ExpertCyber certification level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GinkgoInformatique
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ginkgo-it
• Xx.com/ginkgoit

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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