OVSoftware
OVSoftware B.V. is a family-owned Dutch software engineering firm delivering custom development, managed services, and AI/hyperautomation solutions to enterprise and mid-market customers across logistics, manufacturing, government, and consumer verticals, from offices in the Netherlands, Germany, and Romania.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersEnschede, Netherlands
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What OVSoftware does
OVSoftware B.V. is a Dutch family-owned software engineering firm headquartered in Enschede, Netherlands, founded in 1972 and held under OVSoftware Groep. The company provides custom software development, managed services, AI and hyperautomation engineering, and servitization solutions, operating from six locations across the Netherlands (Enschede, Apeldoorn, Den Haag, Raalte, Amersfoort), Germany (Münster), and Romania (Cluj-Napoca) with a reported headcount in the 150-500 range. Customers include enterprise names such as Nedap Livestock Management, Moba, Alliander, Thales, TUI, NEDCON, and Haver & Boecker alongside mid-market manufacturers and SMBs, spanning logistics, government, industrial manufacturing, and consumer goods verticals.
The company's product portfolio blends proprietary platforms with bespoke engineering. Named proprietary assets include Q-Connect (an industrial connectivity platform launched in collaboration with Siemens Industrial Edge), Datahub, RDS, OPC, the Nedap Now platform, Document Hub for Qwoater, Software X-RAY, and a line of AI Agents. The underlying delivery stack spans Java, .NET, PHP, Python, C#, Blazor, ASP.NET Core, MSSQL, Microsoft Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes — a polyglot model deliberately tailored per engagement rather than a single dominant framework. This breadth supports both customer-specific integration work and recurring platform management.
Commercially, OVSoftware combines project-based custom development with recurring managed service contracts (such as the NEDCON RDS MSP) and increasingly with subscription-style AI/hyperautomation offerings. Go-to-market is relationship-led and vertically specialized (livestock management, industrial manufacturing, government), leveraging the company's 50+ year track record and family-ownership stability to anchor long-tenure clients such as Nedap (10+ years). Recent moves — the Apeldoorn office (2023), the Q-Connect launch (May 2024), Moba and NEDCON partnership expansions (2024), AI Agents buildout, and a new Managing Director appointment (June 2025) — point to a deliberate pivot from pure custom services toward higher-recurring IP- and platform-anchored revenue.
OVSoftware firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- OVSoftware
- Legal name
- OVSoftware B.V.
- Website
- https://ovsoftware.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- OVSoftware B.V. is a family-owned Dutch software engineering firm delivering custom development, managed services, and AI/hyperautomation solutions to enterprise and mid-market customers across logistics, manufacturing, government, and consumer verticals, from offices in the Netherlands, Germany, and Romania.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
OVSoftware industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Custom Software Development Services
- NAICS
- Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Offshore Development Center (ODC) / Dedicated Team Services (BPAEAMAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- AI/ML Solution Integration & MLOps Enablement (BPAEAAAJ), AI/ML Engineering & Model Development Services (BPAEAHAF), Remote Operations, Control Room & Digital O&M (Monitoring, Diagnostics) (EUAEAGAM), iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG)
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Where OVSoftware is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Enschede
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
OVSoftware business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Custom Software Development: Design, development, and implementation of bespoke software solutions for logistics, government, and SMB sectors. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements.
- Managed Software Platform (MSP): Ongoing software management, monitoring, maintenance, and support for both current and legacy systems. Offered in tiered packages (Basic, Advanced, Custom). Generates recurring revenue through subscription-style service agreements.
- Software X-RAY Assessment: One-time or periodic software health assessments providing technical analysis, security checks, and architecture reviews. Revenue generated per engagement.
- IT Consultancy: Advisory and consulting services to optimize business processes and IT infrastructure, typically as part of broader software engagements or standalone engagements.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Managed Software Platform - Basic |
| Subscription | Annual | Managed Software Platform - Advanced |
| Subscription | Annual | Managed Software Platform - Custom |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
OVSoftware product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OVSoftware B.V. is a Dutch custom software development company that designs, builds, and maintains bespoke software solutions for enterprise and mid-market clients across logistics, government, manufacturing, livestock management, energy, and SMB sectors. Core offerings include Maatwerksoftware (custom software built in Java, .NET, PHP, Python with agile/Scrum), a Managed Software Platform (MSP) for ongoing software management, monitoring and security, plus dedicated solution areas in Servitization (Siemens Industrial Edge-based), Hyperautomation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI agents, generative AI-assisted development).
Product overview
OVSoftware is a Dutch custom software development company established in 1972, offering a comprehensive portfolio of software solutions organized around three core pillars: custom software development (Maatwerksoftware), managed software services (Managed Software Platform), and specialized solution areas. The core Maatwerksoftware service covers custom development using Java, .NET, PHP, and Python with agile/Scrum methodology. The Managed Software Platform (MSP) provides ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and security for software environments, complemented by specialized add-ons including Software X-RAY for technical analysis, Softwarekwaliteit based on ISO 25010, and software architecture services. Specialized solution areas include Servitization (for machine builders transitioning to digital services), Hyperautomation (AI/RPA), and Artificial Intelligence (AI agents, AI-supported development). The company also offers consulting services and specific integrations with enterprise systems (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Exact Online, etc.). Notable product implementations include Q-Connect (Siemens Industrial Edge-based solution), RDS for NEDCON (racking design), Datahub for data integration, and OPC for Johma (production control).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Maatwerksoftware (Custom Software Development) Bespoke custom software development service for logistics, government, and SMB sectors. Built using Java, Microsoft .NET, PHP, and Python with agile/Scrum methodology, delivering tailored ERP, CRM, production planning, and business process automation solutions.
- Managed Software Platform (MSP) Comprehensive software management and maintenance service for current and legacy systems, including continuous monitoring, proactive risk identification, version management, and security vulnerability analysis. Offered in tiered subscription packages (Basic, Advanced, Custom) billed annually.
- Software X-RAY Technical and functional analysis of custom software health. Six control points covering version management, libraries and frameworks, operating systems and tools, architecture check, quality check, and security check, producing a structured software health assessment report.
- Softwarekwaliteit (Software Quality) Software quality assurance service based on the ISO 25010 framework, covering functional suitability, performance efficiency, compatibility, usability, reliability, security, maintainability, and portability.
- Software Architectuur (Software Architecture) Software architecture design and consulting service creating technology landscape blueprints that scale with the organization and reduce long-term risks and costs.
- Consultancy IT consulting service leveraging 50+ years of experience to optimize business processes. Includes infrastructure analysis, custom software design, and implementation of latest IT trends.
- API-integratie (API Integration) Custom API integration services connecting software applications to automate routine tasks, reduce human error, and ensure reliable data flow across systems using REST APIs, webhooks, Dataverse APIs, and Azure-based synchronization.
- Datakwaliteit (Data Quality) Data quality improvement service addressing accuracy, timeliness, completeness, consistency, and format compliance of organizational data.
- Datavolwassenheid (Data Maturity) Data maturity assessment and improvement service using Gartner's maturity model, including data governance, Master Data Management (MDM), and Single Source of Truth (SSOT) implementation.
- Servitization Solutions Servitization solutions for machine builders transitioning from product delivery to integrated digital services. Includes modular software architecture, data management, and software integration with IoT platforms (e.g., Siemens Industrial Edge-based Q-Connect) enabling pay-per-use and predictive maintenance business models.
- Hyperautomation Hyperautomation solutions applying AI and machine learning to analyze large volumes of information and provide valuable insights. Combines RPA with AI for complex task automation across business processes.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Services AI services including AI agent development (autonomous digital assistants with human-in-the-loop routing), AI-supported development (vibe coding to accelerate prototyping), knowledge retrieval across unstructured data, and business consultancy. Targets processes with high variation or unstructured information.
- Microsoft Access Expertise MS Access database management, support, and modernization services including maintenance, migration to cloud, and development of new Access databases.
Quantifiable outcome
- 10+ years of successful collaboration with Nedap Livestock Management, monitoring millions of cows daily for thousands of farmers worldwide.
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use OVSoftware
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
OVSoftware technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration14 records
AI capability8 records
Feature8 records
OVSoftware partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- AVENTUScoreAVENTUS and OVSoftware collaborated on Q-Connect, a digital servitization solution built on Siemens Industrial Edge, providing real-time machine performance insights and process optimization. Q-Connect enables AVENTUS and Haver & Boecker to transition from product-only to service-based business models.
- MobacoreMoba, market leader in egg sorting, packaging and processing systems, partnered with OVSoftware to strengthen its expertise in cloud technology, software development, and data management. OVSoftware helps Moba bring new services to market faster through specialized development capacity and servitization expertise.
- Pure EnergiecorePure Energie joined OVSoftware's Managed Software Platform for ongoing management, development, and security maintenance of their business-critical applications. OVSoftware also conducts Software X-RAY assessments and provides continuous updates to ensure software reliability and security.
- NEDCONcoreOVSoftware and NEDCON strengthened their partnership by adding the Racking Design Software to OVSoftware's Managed Software Platform, ensuring highest code quality standards and proactive risk management.
- DescroescoreDescroes uses OVSoftware's Managed Software Platform for technical management and maintenance of their IntresoView application (integrated with Exact Online), ensuring continuous monitoring, optimization, and security maintenance.
- Fumico FumigationscoreOVSoftware developed a custom web application for Fumico Fumigations to manage their fumigation and pest control processes, replacing multiple legacy systems with a single integrated solution for order processing, invoicing, and planning.
- Koninklijke Van Wijhe VerfminorOVSoftware was selected after evaluating three IT partners to develop a new color management system using the Thinkwise low-code platform, replacing legacy systems with a scalable solution.
- Nedap Livestock ManagementcoreSince 2014 (preferred supplier since 2002), OVSoftware has been a strategic partner for Nedap Livestock Management, developing the cloud-based Nedap Now platform on Azure. OVSoftware has contributed fundamentally to the architecture, methodology, and software development of the Nedap Now platform, supporting thousands of farmers worldwide with real-time livestock monitoring. The partnership celebrated its 10th anniversary in March 2024.
- QwoatercoreOVSoftware developed custom API integrations for Qwoater's Document Hub, connecting multiple CRM systems (AFAS, Exact Online, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Business Central, Simplicate) to enable real-time synchronization of customer and business data for accounting firms.
- NEDCONcoreOVSoftware developed Racking Design Software (RDS) for NEDCON, automating the design and calculation of pallet racking and storage systems. The RDS application was later added to OVSoftware's Managed Software Platform for ongoing maintenance.
- Haver & BoeckercoreCollaborated with AVENTUS on the Q-Connect servitization solution, enabling the transition from machine builder to digital service provider. Q-Connect was presented at international trade fairs and achieved successful customer installations.
- Johma SaladescoreOVSoftware developed the OVSoftware Production Control (OPC) system for Johma Salades, integrated with their existing ERP system to optimize production planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations for the largest salad producer in the Netherlands.
- QlipminorOVSoftware and Qlip developed a Hyperledger Fabric blockchain POC for the Dutch dairy industry, enabling secure and immutable sharing of milk provenance information across the supply chain, with potential for traceability and automated audits.
- Microsoft (Azure, Dynamics, Dataverse)coreOVSoftware builds solutions on the Microsoft technology stack including Azure cloud, Dynamics 365 CRM, Business Central, and Dataverse APIs. Azure DevOps is used for development and deployment pipelines. The partnership with Microsoft's Azure Fast Track team was instrumental for the Nedap cloud implementation.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
OVSoftware competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Info Support: Large Dutch custom software and IT services firm (~2,000 employees) serving enterprise, government, and financial services with bespoke software and managed services. Direct comparable on Dutch geography, custom development focus, and long-term managed services model.
- Incentro: Dutch digital services and custom software firm focused on Microsoft, Sitecore, and enterprise platforms. Highly comparable to OVSoftware on geography (Netherlands/Benelux), customer type (mid-market and enterprise), and Microsoft-stack-first delivery model; notably the new OVSoftware MD Kay Lankheet previously led at Incentro.
- FlowFabric: Dutch digital services firm specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure-first enterprise software. Direct comparable on Microsoft-centric stack, Dutch customer base, and custom software delivery; MD Kay Lankheet was previously at FlowFabric.
- CLEVR: Utrecht-based digital services firm delivering low-code, cloud, and enterprise software to mid-market Dutch customers. Comparable on custom software delivery model, Dutch SMB/mid-market focus, and prior employment pedigree of OVSoftware's new MD.
- CGI (formerly Ordina): CGI acquired Ordina, the largest Dutch pure-play IT services and custom software firm targeting the same logistics, government, and mid-market segments. Comparable on services mix (custom dev, managed services) and on Dutch enterprise/government customer profile; CGI is a far larger, scaled version of the same playbook OVSoftware executes.
Broad incumbents
- Accenture Netherlands: Global consulting and technology services giant with a deep Netherlands practice across custom software, cloud, AI, and digital transformation. Competes for the same large-enterprise and government accounts as OVSoftware but with a far broader capability portfolio and global delivery model.
- Capgemini Netherlands: Global IT services leader with a substantial Netherlands practice serving enterprise and government clients in custom development, cloud, and data. Same end-customers and capabilities as OVSoftware but at vastly greater scale, with a much broader portfolio beyond pure custom software.
- Sogeti Nederland: Dutch arm of Sogeti/Capgemini offering custom software, managed services, and testing to enterprise and public-sector clients. Overlaps with OVSoftware on custom development for Dutch government and enterprise but operates as part of a much larger global services group.
- PinkRoccade Local Government: Dutch software and IT services firm with strong positions in government, healthcare, and local-government verticals. Comparable to OVSoftware's government segment and vertical specialisation model, though PinkRoccade is a broader incumbent within a larger vendor group.
Emerging players
- Sincerio IT Services: Smaller Dutch custom-software boutique focused on bespoke enterprise applications using Microsoft and modern web stacks. Comparable on core custom-development delivery, Dutch mid-market focus, and Microsoft-centric technology posture - with materially smaller scale than OVSoftware.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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OVSoftware leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
OVSoftware funding detail
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Funding rounds
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Frequently asked questions about OVSoftware
What does OVSoftware do?
OVSoftware B.V. is a Dutch custom software development company that designs, builds, and maintains bespoke software solutions for enterprise and mid-market clients across logistics, government, manufacturing, livestock management, energy, and SMB sectors. Core offerings include Maatwerksoftware (custom software built in Java, .NET, PHP, Python with agile/Scrum), a Managed Software Platform (MSP) for ongoing software management, monitoring and security, plus dedicated solution areas in Servitization (Siemens Industrial Edge-based), Hyperautomation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI agents, generative AI-assisted development).
Is OVSoftware a public or private company?
OVSoftware is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was OVSoftware founded?
OVSoftware was founded in 1972. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is OVSoftware based?
OVSoftware is headquartered in Enschede, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does OVSoftware make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Custom Software Development is the primary driver. The others are managed Software Platform (MSP), software X-RAY Assessment and IT Consultancy.
Who are OVSoftware's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Info Support, Incentro, FlowFabric, CLEVR and CGI (formerly Ordina). Broad incumbents are Accenture Netherlands, Capgemini Netherlands, Sogeti Nederland and PinkRoccade Local Government. Sincerio IT Services is listed as an emerging player.
Does OVSoftware have an API?
Yes. OVSoftware develops custom API integrations for clients. For the Qwoater project, a REST API-based integration was developed for Exact Online using webhooks for real-time synchronization of customer data. Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Business Central integrations were realized using Dataverse APIs and Business Central's own APIs respectively. Azure-based solutions were implemented for periodic synchronization.
What industry is OVSoftware in?
OVSoftware's product category is Custom Software Development Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAEAMAL, Offshore Development Center (ODC) / Dedicated Team Services, with a secondary code of BPAEAAAJ, AI/ML Solution Integration & MLOps Enablement. Its NAICS code is 541511 and its SIC code is 7371.