What OQuila does

OQuila is a Belgian IT consulting and implementation firm headquartered in Gent, founded in 2017 and operating as a subsidiary of Orbid and Spikes. It is exclusively Microsoft-focused, holding Data & AI and Application Innovation partner competencies, and delivers professional services across three pillars: Data & Analytics (data strategy, Microsoft Fabric data lakehouse architecture, Power BI), Integrations (Azure PaaS-based system connectivity), and Modern Applications (custom Azure application development). The firm also operates a Digital Factory IoT practice (including the award-winning Digital Eye platform) and an emerging Agentic AI service line built on Microsoft Fabric and Copilot Studio.

The company's underlying technology stack is built end-to-end on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric, encompassing data lakehouse architecture (medallion bronze/silver/gold), Power BI, Azure IoT (Hub, Edge, Stream Analytics, Azure Functions), and Azure Integration Services. Named proprietary components include the Digital Eye IoT platform (IoT Business Hero award winner, 2021) and a Recommender ML framework with a 2-day customer benchmark offering. Customer logos span enterprise and mid-market segments across banking (BankB), aquaculture (INVE Aquaculture), textile manufacturing (BekaertDeslee), logistics real estate (Montea), security technology (Alertis), government (ASTRID), and production (Roltex, Conforma), indicating multi-sector applicability within Benelux.

OQuila runs a sales-led, consultative go-to-market combining intake conversations (Power BI/Data/Azure), free discovery offerings (Microsoft Fabric Quickscan), webinars, and presence at industry events such as dataMinds Connect and Fabric Community Conference Europe. Revenue is generated through professional services billed at indexed day rates and fixed project prices, delivered by certified Microsoft consultants. With 1-10 employees and no disclosed funding, the firm appears to operate a lean delivery model that likely leverages the Spikes parent bench and subcontractor resources to scale project capacity.

Name

OQuila

Legal name

OQuila NV

Website

https://oquila.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OQuila is a Microsoft-focused Belgian IT consultancy delivering data analytics, IoT, and cloud integration services built on Azure and Microsoft Fabric. It serves enterprise and mid-market clients across Benelux through three pillars: Data & Analytics, Integrations, and Modern Applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting and Systems Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integration Monitoring, Observability & AIOps for Integration (HDAEAIAH)

Keywords

• Microsoft data analytics
• Cloud integration services
• IoT consulting
• Modern application development
• AI consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gent

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services / Consulting: OQuila provides strategic advice, data architecture, implementation, and support services from idea to execution. Services are delivered by certified Microsoft professionals and billed at day rates or fixed project prices. Fees are automatically indexed annually per their general terms and conditions.
2. ML Recommendation Assessment: OQuila offers a 2-day Machine Learning benchmark assessment, sending customer data through their recommender framework. If results are positive, a follow-on implementation project is scoped.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OQuila provides IT consulting and implementation services focused on Microsoft technologies, covering data & analytics, IoT, cloud integration, and modern application development. The firm also delivers AI and Agentic AI advisory and engineering services, helping business clients design, build, and integrate solutions on the Microsoft platform.

Product overview

OQuila is a Microsoft-focused data, analytics, and IoT consulting and implementation company based in Belgium, offering professional services under three core pillars: Data & Analytics (encompassing data strategy, data architecture, data engineering, and AI/ML), Integrations (Azure-based system integration), and Modern Applications (Azure-based custom app development). The product portfolio is organized around Microsoft technology platforms — Microsoft Fabric serves as the core data platform underpinning both Data & Analytics and Power BI reporting; Azure IoT and Digital Factory address IoT and manufacturing digital transformation; Agentic AI delivers AI-driven process automation; and Integration Services connect disparate systems using Azure PaaS. OQuila also offers named IoT products including Digital Eye (production monitoring) and a Recommender Framework (ML-based product recommendations), alongside free resources (Data Lakehouse, Datacultuur, and IoT Connected Services eBooks) and consulting services like Fabric Quickscan, Data Intake, Power BI Intake, and Agentic AI Envisioning Workshops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Microsoft Data & Analytics Consulting Advisory and implementation services for Microsoft data platforms, analytics, and reporting solutions, delivered to Belgian business clients seeking to modernize their data estate on Microsoft technologies.
• IoT Solutions Consulting Consulting and integration services for Internet of Things solutions, helping organizations connect devices, ingest telemetry, and operationalize IoT data using Microsoft-platform tooling.
• Cloud Integration Services Cloud integration consulting covering connectivity between Microsoft cloud services and existing enterprise systems, supporting hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.
• Modern Application Development Design and development services for modern cloud-native applications on the Microsoft platform, supporting Application Innovation partner competency engagements.
• AI and Agentic AI Advisory & Implementation Advisory and engineering services for AI and Agentic AI initiatives, helping clients scope, prototype, and deploy AI-driven solutions on Microsoft AI platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alertis reduced emergency response times and enabled remote monitoring of security installations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationOQuila is a certified Microsoft partner holding both Data & AI and Application Innovation competencies. They build all solutions exclusively on Microsoft technology (Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure IoT, Azure Integration Services). Their Microsoft-first strategy is described as a 'straight-line vision' enabling them to extract maximum value from the platform.
• SpikesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpikes is the parent company and strategic partner of OQuila. Spikes refers data and analytics projects to OQuila (its subsidiary) when specialized expertise is needed. Spikes focuses on Microsoft 365 and collaboration, while OQuila handles data engineering and IoT. Both companies share an 'engagement approach' focused on people and organizational change management.
• AlertiscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOQuila built Alertis' IoT platform (SafeSpace) on Microsoft Azure, enabling remote monitoring of fire detection and security systems. Alertis chose OQuila over other vendors for their 'SME approach' and solution-focused mindset. The platform serves Alertis' customers directly.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cegeka: Large Belgian IT services group (acquired Realdolmen) offering end-to-end services including Microsoft consulting, cloud, data, and managed services. Broader portfolio and scale than OQuila but competes for the same Microsoft data/IoT engagements.
• Avanade: Global Microsoft-focused SI (Accenture/Microsoft JV) offering enterprise-scale data, AI, and Azure services. Larger and broader than OQuila but pursues the same Microsoft data/AI/IoT opportunities.
• Slalom: Global consulting firm with a strong Microsoft Fabric and Azure data practice. Competes for enterprise data/AI transformation work and represents the kind of scaled-up positioning OQuila would need to pursue larger multinational accounts.

Direct peers

• element61: Belgian data and analytics consultancy specializing in Microsoft BI, Azure, and data platform implementations. Closely overlaps OQuila's Data & Analytics pillar and target customer base in Belgium.
• i8c: Belgian Microsoft-focused consultancy offering Azure, Dynamics, data, and modern workplace services. Competes with OQuila in the Belgian Microsoft partner ecosystem for similar enterprise and mid-market clients.
• delaware: Belgian-headquartered consulting firm with a strong Microsoft partnership and broad enterprise footprint across BeNeLux. Most direct comparable to OQuila in scale, Microsoft-centricity, and data/analytics focus.
• Adastra: International data and analytics consultancy with strong BeNeLux presence, focused on data engineering, BI, and AI. Comparable in service mix (data platform, AI/ML, Microsoft ecosystem) and target enterprise customers.
• Xylos: Belgian IT consultancy with Microsoft specialization spanning Modern Workplace, Azure, data, and application development. Comparable in Microsoft-first positioning and BeNeLux enterprise customer base.

Regional players

• Aucxis: Belgian IoT solutions provider specializing in industrial IoT, asset tracking, and connected device platforms. Overlaps with OQuila's Azure IoT and Digital Factory practice, particularly in manufacturing verticals.

Others

• Spikes: Parent company and sibling brand of OQuila within the Orbid and Spikes group. Focused on Microsoft 365, security, and modern workplace; refers data/analytics and IoT projects to OQuila, making it adjacent rather than competitive.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/o_quila
• Facebookfacebook.com/OQuila
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oquila

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

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