Artic

What Artic does

Artic is a French GIE (Groupement d'Intérêt Économique) founded in 1969 in Lisieux, Normandy, that operates as the internal DSI (Direction des Systèmes d'Information) for four Cerfrance organizations specializing in French accounting expertise and SME business consulting: Cerfrance Mayenne-Sarthe, Cerfrance Normandie Ouest, Cerfrance Orne, and Cerfrance Seine-Normandie. Its remit spans the full IT stack — end-user support (Centre de Services), infrastructure, networks and cybersecurity (Système, Infrastructure et Supervision), custom software and analytics (Études et Développement), project management (Projets), internal administration (Service Administratif et Financier), and overall governance including DPO functions (Direction Générale) — delivered to approximately 1,800 end users across 70 sites in Normandy, Mayenne, and Sarthe.

The technology stack is Microsoft-centric and cloud-native: Azure-hosted infrastructure using Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure API Management, and Azure Data Factory, supplemented by legacy Delphi desktop applications, C# enterprise applications, React.js and Vue.js web front-ends, and a microservices architecture. Custom software is built specifically for Cerfrance accounting workflows, embedding Artic into the operational DNA of each member organization. Subsidiary offices operate from Laval (Mayenne-Sarthe), Bois-Guillaume (Seine-Normandie), and Fleury-sur-Orne (Orne/Normandie Ouest) in addition to the Lisieux headquarters. Artic holds a Professional Gender Equality Index score of 87/100 and is GDPR-compliant with a designated DPO.

The business model is captive managed IT services: revenue flows from contractual IT service agreements with the four Cerfrance member organizations, covering systems administration, application development, project management, technical support, cybersecurity, and cloud services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, no external funding or parent company exists, and there is no venture capital or external investor involvement. The company is governed jointly by its Cerfrance members, making its commercial base entirely internal to the Cerfrance ecosystem and structurally stable but geographically and customer-bound to that network.

Name

Artic

Legal name

GIE ARTIC

Website

https://artic.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

French GIE founded in 1969 that operates as the integrated IT services provider for four Cerfrance accounting and consulting organizations, delivering infrastructure, custom software, and cybersecurity across 70 sites serving 1,800 end users in Normandy, Mayenne, and Sarthe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Service Desk & End-User Support (L1/L2) (BPAAACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Asset Lifecycle Services (Procure-to-Retire) (BPAEAOAF), Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• IT infrastructure management
• Custom software development
• Accounting software solutions
• Cloud managed services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisieux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. IT Services for Cerfrance: Artic operates as an internal DSI for four Cerfrance entities (Cerfrance Mayenne-Sarthe, Cerfrance Normandie Ouest, Cerfrance Orne, and Cerfrance Seine-Normandie). Revenue is generated through IT service contracts covering systems administration, application development, project management, and technical support for the accounting and consulting profession.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Artic operates as the internal IT department (Direction des Systèmes d'Information) for four Cerfrance accounting and consulting organizations. It delivers six integrated IT services: end-user support and IT asset management (Centre de Services), infrastructure and cybersecurity management (Système, Infrastructure et Supervision), custom software development (Études et Développement), IT project management (Projets), internal finance and HR administration (Service Administratif et Financier), and executive direction with DPO and security functions (Direction Générale). These services cover hosting, administration, software design, and information security for approximately 1,800 collaborators across 70 sites.

Product overview

Artic operates as a unified IT services organization (GIE) providing comprehensive DSI (Direction des Systèmes d'Information) services to four Cerfrance organizations. The company delivers an integrated portfolio of six interconnected services: Centre de Services handles end-user support and IT asset management; Système, Infrastructure et Supervision manages infrastructure, networks, and cybersecurity; Études et Développement creates custom software solutions including desktop applications, web interfaces, and cloud/Big Data analytics; Projets manages IT project lifecycle from requirements to deployment; Service Administratif et Financier provides accounting and HR support; and Direction Générale oversees the entire operation including DPO functions, communication, and SI security. Together, these services enable Artic to serve as the complete IT partner for accounting and business advisory firms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Direction des Systèmes d'Information (DSI)

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 1,800 collaborators across 70 sites in Normandy, Mayenne, and Sarthe from a single integrated IT organization

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cerfrance Mayenne-SarthecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtic serves as the integrated DSI for Cerfrance Mayenne-Sarthe, providing full IT services including infrastructure, applications, support, and cybersecurity across the organization's sites.
• Cerfrance Normandie OuestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtic provides DSI services to Cerfrance Normandie Ouest, supporting its accounting and consulting operations with integrated IT infrastructure and custom software development.
• Cerfrance OrnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtic operates as the DSI for Cerfrance Orne, delivering systems administration, project management, and application development services.
• Cerfrance Seine-NormandiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtic serves as DSI for Cerfrance Seine-Normandie, providing comprehensive IT services including hosting, administration, and custom software for the organization's accounting activities.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationArtic's cloud infrastructure is hosted on Azure (as stated in legal mentions). Azure services used include Azure API Management, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure Synapse Analytics for cloud-native application development and data analytics.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cegid: French vendor of accounting, tax, and ERP software purpose-built for the expertise-comptable profession. Highly comparable to Artic because both serve the same vertical (French accounting firms) with technology, although Cegid sells packaged software externally while Artic operates the internal DSI for Cerfrance.

Broad incumbents

• Devoteam: French cloud and digital transformation consultancy with strong Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 practices. Comparable to Artic because Devoteam executes Azure-native modernization, managed services, and integration work for European enterprises along similar technology lines.
• Sopra Steria: Large French-headquartered IT services and systems integration firm serving regulated industries across Europe. Comparable to Artic because it delivers managed IT, application development, and infrastructure services to enterprises, including in the accounting/financial-services vertical.
• Inetum: French IT services group (formerly GFI Informatique) providing managed services, application development, and infrastructure support to European enterprises. Comparable to Artic in the role of regional IT services partner delivering custom software, infrastructure, and end-user support.
• Sage: Global provider of accounting and ERP software with a substantial French customer base among accounting firms and SMBs. Comparable to Artic as an incumbent serving the same accounting profession with mission-critical technology, though at much larger scale.
• Capgemini: Global IT services and consulting giant with deep French roots and large managed-services and application-management practices. Comparable to Artic as a broad incumbent in IT services, systems integration, and application maintenance for regulated clients.

Regional players

• Almaviva: Italian-headquartered IT services and consulting group with operations across Southern Europe. Comparable to Artic in the role of a regional IT services and systems integration provider serving enterprises in a specific European geography.
• VISEO: French IT consulting firm specialized in Microsoft, Salesforce, and cloud platforms with regional European footprint. Comparable to Artic as a French Microsoft-stack integrator delivering custom development and managed cloud services to enterprise clients.
• Micropole: French consulting and technology firm focused on data, digital, and Microsoft-stack transformations. Comparable to Artic in providing regional IT consulting, custom development, and data/analytics services using similar Azure-centric tooling.

Emerging players

• EBP: French publisher of accounting and business management software aimed at SMBs and accounting professionals. Comparable to Artic because it sits in the same French expertise-comptable software ecosystem, although EBP is a packaged-software vendor rather than an internal DSI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gieartic

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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