Artistanbul

What Artistanbul does

Artistanbul Bilgi Teknolojileri ve Danışmanlık A.Ş. is a privately held Turkish technology and professional-services firm founded in 2002 (per the company-history timeline; firmographics list 2001) and headquartered at Bilişim Vadisi in Gebze/Kocaeli. The company operates an integrated portfolio across four service lines: enterprise software development, open-source software migration and integration (Linux, LibreOffice, Collabora, GitLab), community management for developer and technology ecosystems, and educational technology (Open edX, BigBlueButton, maker laboratories, STEM curriculum). All offerings are professional-services engagements: pricing is quote-based, billing is multi-year contract, and delivery is through direct enterprise sales supported by website and phone/email inquiry channels. Underlying technology combines commercial openness (Linux / cloud / embedded / mobile stacks in PHP, Python/Django, JavaScript, Arduino) with first-party implementation expertise for upstream open-source platforms (Open edX is used in 22 national programs and 400+ universities serving 55M+ students globally; BigBlueButton integrates via LTI 1.0/1.3 with Moodle, Canvas, Schoology, Sakai, and WordPress).

Revenue mechanics rely on professional-services fees from enterprise contracts, augmented by product-style add-ons in 2025-2026 such as Eduvence Manage (Open edX multitenancy) and platform releases on Ulmo and Teak. The customer base is concentrated among large Turkish enterprises and government institutions: Turkcell (Zeka Gücü, serving 100,000+ gifted students across 300+ BİLSEM centers in 40+ provinces), TÜBİTAK/Pardus (national Linux distribution community management), IBM, Arçelik (Dijital Kanatlar curriculum), iDATA, Koç University, Fenerbahçem, and BlackBerry (2011-2013). Geographic footprint is predominantly Turkey; the company maintains TR/EN/IT website localization but does not claim international operations. The company is co-founded and actively led by Ali Işınggör and Özlem Işınggör with no disclosed external investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no M&A history, and no funding rounds. It has been Great Place to Work Turkey certified every year since 2020 and is described in its own materials as a flat organization with no titles on business cards and collective decision-making.

Name

Artistanbul

Legal name

Artistanbul Bilgi Teknolojileri ve Danışmanlık AŞ

Website

https://artistanbul.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Artistanbul is a Turkey-based professional-services firm (founded 2002, 11-50 employees) providing enterprise open-source software development, community management, and educational technology (Open edX, BigBlueButton, maker labs, STEM curriculum) primarily to large Turkish enterprises and government clients such as Turkcell, IBM, and TÜBİTAK/Pardus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Open Source IT Services and Consulting

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Open-Source & Developer Communities (BPAMABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) (BPAEAKAC), Software Development (Programming, Frameworks, Dev Tools) (EDABAFAA), Developer Tools & DevOps Platform Services (CI/CD, Artifacts, IaC) (HDABAAAI)

Keywords

• Open source software solutions
• Community management services
• Enterprise software development
• Educational technology services
• DevOps consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Software Development: Custom software development services for corporate clients. Artistanbul develops tailored solutions across multiple platforms including Linux, cloud, embedded systems, and mobile applications. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements and outsourcing services.
2. Community Management Services: Full-service community management including strategy development, social media engagement, infrastructure setup, business development, workflow optimization, governance, and HR support for communities. Recurring engagement model with ongoing client relationships.
3. Open edX Platform Services: Installation, migration, customization, integration, hosting, and maintenance services for Open edX MOOC platform. One-time implementation revenue plus recurring maintenance contracts.
4. BigBlueButton Implementation: Video conferencing platform deployment and customization services for educational institutions and corporations. Includes design customization, integration, and ongoing maintenance.
5. Maker Laboratory Solutions: Consulting, setup, curriculum development, and education services for maker laboratories. Turnkey solutions from architectural planning to equipment selection and teacher training.
6. Open Source Migration Services: Migration from proprietary software (Windows, Microsoft Office) to open source alternatives (Linux, LibreOffice, Collabora). Includes consulting, implementation, and training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Artistanbul is a Turkish technology services company that builds enterprise software, implements open source platforms (Linux, LibreOffice, Collabora, GitLab, Open edX, BigBlueButton), and runs developer and maker community programs for corporate, education, and government clients. It packages custom enterprise software development, open source migration, community management, DevOps enablement, and maker education (labs, curricula, robotics, coding) under multi-year professional services engagements.

Product overview

Artistanbul is a Turkish technology solutions company founded in 2002 offering an integrated portfolio of enterprise software development, open source software solutions, community management, and educational technology services. The core offering consists of custom enterprise software development for Linux, cloud, and embedded platforms combined with open source migration services (Linux, LibreOffice, Collabora). Educational technology services include Open edX MOOC platform implementation, BigBlueButton video conferencing, and maker laboratory setup with associated curricula (Zeka Gücü, Arduino, Scratch). Community management and GitLab DevOps solutions round out the service portfolio, with a focus on serving telecommunications, education, and government sectors in Turkey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enterprise Software Development (Kurumsal Yazılım Geliştirme) Custom software development service building native and web-based applications across server management, embedded systems, IoT, and mobile (Android and iOS) platforms for enterprise clients.
• Open Source Software Solutions (Özgür Yazılım Çözümleri) Migration and implementation services for open source software, covering Linux operating systems, the LibreOffice productivity suite, and Collabora CloudSuite for cloud-based document collaboration.
• Community Management (Topluluk Yönetimi) Full-service community management agency offering strategy development, social media engagement, infrastructure setup, business development, workflow optimization, governance consulting, and HR support for developer and product communities.
• GitLab Solutions Official GitLab solution partner services including supply/licensing, installation, CI/CD configuration, DevOps implementation, and application modernization for enterprise DevOps workflows.
• Open Source Compatibility (Açık Kaynak Uyumluluğu) Open source license compliance services including analysis, audit, policy creation, workflow optimization, and developer training for organizations using open source components.
• BigBlueButton Implementation Services Implementation, customization, and integration services for the BigBlueButton open source video conferencing platform, with corporate branding, LMS integration via LTI, and white-label deployment for educational institutions and corporations.
• Education Curriculum Development (Eğitim Müfredatları) Customized educational curriculum development covering robotics, coding, 3D modeling, Arduino programming, Scratch creative coding, and Design Thinking materials aligned with Turkey's Ministry of Education standards.
• Maker Laboratory Setup (Maker Laboratuvarı) Turnkey consulting, setup, and education services for establishing maker laboratories in educational institutions, including architectural planning, equipment selection, curriculum development, and activity organization.
• Open edX Platform Implementation Open source MOOC platform implementation services including installation, migration, design customization, LMS integration via LTI 1.3, hosting, and maintenance, plus the new Eduvence Manage multitenancy offering for institutions hosting multiple learning environments on a single infrastructure.
• Eduvence Manage Open edX multitenancy platform that lets institutions host multiple separate learning environments on a single infrastructure, sold as a standalone managed platform for educational institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Established ~80 Maker Laboratories across 40+ Turkish provinces
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• GitLabcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial GitLab Solution Partner. Artistanbul provides GitLab licensing, installation, CI/CD implementation, application modernization, and DevOps workflow optimization services. The partnership combines Artistanbul's development and systems management expertise with GitLab's DevOps platform for enterprise clients.
• CollaboracoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Collabora Office and Collabora CloudSuite partner. Provides LibreOffice cloud deployment services with 1TB storage, enabling organizations to migrate from Microsoft Office 365 to collaborative open source office solutions.
• LibreOfficecoreTechnology or IntegrationLibreOffice migration, integration, and training services. Artistanbul helps organizations transition from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice, leveraging the OpenDocument standard and avoiding version incompatibility issues.
• IBMflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology solution partnership providing enterprise software development services. Artistanbul has developed solutions for IBM clients in service, education, and telecommunications sectors since their founding in 2002.
• TurkcellflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for Turkcell Zeka Gücü project - Turkey's largest robotics and programming education program. Artistanbul manages the project including maker laboratory setup, curriculum development, and education delivery across 300+ BİLSEM centers with 100,000+ student participants.
• TÜBİTAK/PardusflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity management for Turkey's national Linux distribution. Artistanbul has been involved in the Pardus project from 2006-2011 and resumed partnership from 2021 onwards. Also publishes Özgürlükİçin e-magazine for the Pardus community.
• RIM/BlackBerrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlackBerry 10 community management (2011-2013) and BlackBerry Academy curriculum development. Artistanbul built and managed the BlackBerry developer community in Turkey.
• ArçelikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDijital Kanatlar (Digital Wings) curriculum development partnership for maker education programs targeting Arçelik's corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Open edXcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Open edX solution provider offering platform installation, migration, design, integration, hosting, and maintenance services. Artistanbul is a trusted partner for MOOC platform deployment in Turkey and internationally.
• BigBlueButtoncoreTechnology or IntegrationBigBlueButton video conferencing implementation and customization services. Artistanbul provides installation, corporate branding customization, third-party integrations, and ongoing maintenance for the open source video conferencing platform.
• Mucitiz.BizminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolution partner for maker education ecosystem. Collaborative partner in maker movement and educational technology distribution.
• 3DörtgenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolution partner for 3D printing and maker education supplies distribution.
• Direnç.netminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectronics components and maker education supplies distributor partner.
• Türkiye Radyo Amatörleri Cemiyeti (TRAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for amateur radio and maker education activities.
• Great Place to WorkcoreOthersIndependent international audit program that certifies Artistanbul as one of Turkey's best employers. The certification is based on employee surveys measuring trust, pride, and camaraderie in the workplace.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Canonical: Canonical, the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, delivers enterprise Linux, cloud, and open-source services globally. Operates as a much larger incumbent across the same open-source stack (Linux, cloud, DevOps) that Artistanbul's Özgür Yazılım and GitLab practices serve.
• Red Hat: Red Hat (an IBM subsidiary) is the largest enterprise open-source platform vendor with broad services and certifications across Linux, middleware, and developer tooling. Operates at much larger scale than Artistanbul but addresses overlapping enterprise open-source migration and DevOps enablement needs.

Direct peers

• eduNEXT: eduNEXT is a dedicated Open edX platform provider offering SaaS hosting, custom implementations, and managed services for universities and enterprises. Highly comparable to Artistanbul's Open edX service line in both target customer (education/government) and delivery model (deployment + hosting + customization).
• hastexo: hastexo delivers professional services around Open edX, Moodle, and open-source education platforms with a focus on enterprise hosting and integration. Directly comparable as a smaller, specialized Open edX/Moodle services firm operating in adjacent European markets.
• Collabora: Collabora provides enterprise services around LibreOffice and Collabora Online/CloudSuite, including migrations, deployment, and consulting — directly mirroring Artistanbul's open-source office productivity migration offering under its Collabora partnership.
• Raccoon Gang: Raccoon Gang is an Open edX implementation partner offering end-to-end e-learning solutions for universities and enterprises across Europe. Comparable niche, technology stack, and target buyer as Artistanbul's education technology practice.
• Blindside Networks: Blindside Networks is the original creator and maintainer of BigBlueButton, the open-source video conferencing platform Artistanbul implements and customizes for education and enterprise. An upstream partner/competitor along the BBB delivery value chain.
• OpenCraft: OpenCraft provides Open edX development, hosting, and consulting services, contributing significantly to the platform's core codebase. Directly parallel to Artistanbul's role as an Open edX solution provider delivering migration, integration, and customization for educational institutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 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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