What Rete Italiana Open Source does

Rete Italiana Open Source (RIOS) is a Rome-based network of Italian companies operating under a formal "contratto di rete" (Italian Law 33/2009, art. 3 comma 4-ter) to deliver professional Open Source services and products at enterprise level. The network aggregates nine founding member companies — Binario Etico, eLabor, Geobeyond, ITServiceNet, LARUS, RedTurtle, S2S, Seacom, and SMC — supplemented by five solution partners (Jmatica, Initiativa, Giallocobalto, NextMind, Ariadne) and is coordinated through a Management Committee chaired by SMC CEO Marco Tessarin. RIOS markets itself as the largest Open Source enterprise network in Italy, holding first-mover status as Rocket.Chat's inaugural Italian partner and serving customers across public administration, banking, healthcare, transportation, education, and retail.

The network's core offering is consulting, implementation, customization, and support across a portfolio of 20+ Open Source platforms organized into seven practice areas: AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, IT Automation & Cloud, Web/Communication/Collaboration, and User Experience. The stack spans communication platforms (Rocket.Chat, Zimbra, Nextcloud), content management (Liferay DXP, Plone), DevOps (GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible), data platforms (Neo4j, Kafka, Dremio, OpenSearch), security (Keycloak), AI/ML (TensorFlow), and storage (Ceph, OpenStack). The RIOS Academy delivers certified training, and the network stages the annual Open Source Week conference and Open Source Time event series. Notable deployments include AUSL della Romagna's digital portal serving 1.2 million citizens, BPER Banca, Autostrade per l'Italia, Coop, and Scuola Normale Superiore.

RIOS generates revenue primarily through professional services sold B2B to Italian enterprises and public administration, delivered via member companies; a secondary revenue stream comes from the RIOS Academy training program. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, there are no external funding rounds, and the network operates without a parent company or external investors. Geographic operations remain domestic to Italy, with member offices spanning Rome, Pisa, Venice, Ferrara, Treviso, Verona, and Reatine.

Name

Rete Italiana Open Source

Legal name

Rete Italiana Open Source

Website

https://reteitalianaopensource.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rete Italiana Open Source (RIOS) is a Rome-based network of nine Italian Open Source service companies plus five solution partners, delivering enterprise consulting, implementation, support, and RIOS Academy certified training across Rocket.Chat, Liferay, GitLab, Kubernetes, and 20+ Open Source platforms to Italian public administration and mid-to-large enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Open Source Professional Services and IT Consulting

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Open-Source & Developer Communities (BPAMABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Single Sign-On (SSO) & Federation (SAML/OIDC, Identity Providers) (HDAEAJAB)

Keywords

• Open source services
• Open source consulting
• Enterprise IT consulting
• Open source training
• Digital transformation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Open Source Services: Consulting, implementation, customization, and support services for Open Source software platforms including Liferay, Rocket.Chat, Zimbra, Neo4j, Plone, and others. Services are delivered through the network of member companies.
2. Training and Certification (RIOS Academy): Certified training courses on Open Source technologies including Liferay, ReactJS, Kubernetes, Ceph, Elasticsearch, GitLab, and others. Courses are available online and in-person.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rete Italiana Open Source (RIOS) is a network of 9 Italian companies that provides professional services around Open Source enterprise software — including consulting, implementation, customization, integration, and technical support — alongside certified training (RIOS Academy). The network offers enterprise-grade guarantees on Open Source solutions spanning communication, content management, DevOps, data, AI/ML, storage, and collaboration platforms.

Product overview

RIOS (Rete Italiana Open Source) is a network of 9 Italian companies providing professional services and Open Source solutions at enterprise level. The network operates as a unified channel for Open Source products and services, offering consulting, implementation, training, and support across a broad portfolio of open source technologies. RIOS positions itself as the primary Italian reference for enterprise Open Source with security, stability, support and enterprise-grade guarantees. The portfolio includes communication platforms (Rocket.Chat, Zimbra, Nextcloud), content management and digital experience platforms (Liferay DXP, Plone), DevOps tools (GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible), data platforms (Neo4j, Kafka, Dremio, OpenSearch), AI/ML frameworks (Tensorflow, Keras), storage solutions (Ceph, OpenStack), and collaboration tools (OnlyOffice). RIOS Academy provides certified training on these platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rocket.Chat Implementation Services Professional consulting, implementation, customization, and support for Rocket.Chat, an Open Source real-time secure communication platform. RIOS is the first Rocket.Chat partner in Italy, serving enterprise and public administration customers.
• Liferay DXP Implementation Services Consulting, implementation, and support services for Liferay Digital Experience Platform, an enterprise Open Source content management and web portal solution.
• Zimbra Implementation Services Consulting, implementation, and support services for Zimbra, an Open Source email and collaboration platform for enterprise communication.
• Nextcloud Implementation Services Consulting, implementation, and support for Nextcloud, an Open Source self-hosted file sync, share, and collaboration platform.
• GitLab Implementation Services Consulting, implementation, and support for GitLab, a complete Open Source DevOps platform for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and software development lifecycle.
• Kubernetes and Docker Implementation Services Consulting, implementation, and support for Kubernetes container orchestration and Docker container platform, enabling automated deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
• OpenStack Cloud Implementation Services Consulting, implementation, and support for OpenStack, an Open Source cloud computing platform for building and managing cloud infrastructure.
• Neo4j Implementation Services Consulting, implementation, and support for Neo4j, an Open Source graph database platform for connected data and graph analytics.
• Ceph Storage Implementation Services Consulting, implementation, and support for Ceph, an Open Source unified distributed storage system for object, block, and file storage in enterprise solutions.
• Apache Kafka Implementation Services Consulting, implementation, and support for Apache Kafka, an Open Source distributed event streaming platform for building real-time data pipelines.
• Dremio Data Lakehouse Implementation Services Consulting, implementation, and support for Dremio, an Open Source data lakehouse platform for analytics and data processing.
• TensorFlow AI/ML Implementation Services Consulting, implementation, and support for TensorFlow, an Open Source machine learning framework for building and training AI models.
• Keycloak Identity Management Services Consulting, implementation, and support for Keycloak, an Open Source identity and access management solution for securing applications and services.
• Ansible IT Automation Services Consulting, implementation, and support for Ansible, an Open Source IT automation platform for configuration management and application deployment.
• OnlyOffice Collaboration Services Consulting, implementation, and support for OnlyOffice, an Open Source office suite for document editing, collaboration, and project management.
• Plone CMS Implementation Services Consulting, implementation, and support for Plone, an Open Source content management system for building and managing websites and intranets.
• OpenSearch Implementation Services Consulting, implementation, and support for OpenSearch, an Open Source search and analytics engine as part of RIOS AI solutions portfolio.
• GeoServer Geospatial Implementation Services Consulting, implementation, and support for GeoServer, an Open Source geographic information system server for sharing and editing geospatial data.
• Django Web Development Services Consulting and development services for Django, an Open Source Python web framework for building web applications.
• AI and Generative AI Solutions Professional services around Open Source AI solutions including Ploovium, Open K9, Galileo XAI, Digital Lake, and Open Search, combining Open Source power with Artificial Intelligence for enterprise and public administration customers.
• RIOS Academy Certified Training Certified training courses on Open Source technologies including Liferay, ReactJS, Kubernetes, Ceph, Elasticsearch, and GitLab, delivered online and in-person. Course durations vary by topic (e.g., 2-6 sessions for most Liferay courses, 1-2 weeks for bootcamps).
• Cybersecurity Professional Services Cybersecurity consulting and implementation services for enterprises and public administration, delivered through member companies with cloud-native and security expertise such as Binario Etico.
• Data Science Professional Services Data analytics, graph database, and decision-making optimization services delivered through member companies such as LARUS, helping clients build customized data solutions.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rocket.ChatcoreTechnology or IntegrationRIOS is the first partner in Italy for Rocket.Chat, an Open Source communication platform enabling real-time secure communication for users. This partnership provides RIOS members with exclusive access to implement Rocket.Chat solutions for enterprise customers.
• Binario EticocoreOthersEngineers with twenty years of experience in IT infrastructures and specific skills in cloud-native distributed systems and cybersecurity.
• eLaborcoreOthersA production and work cooperative with a strong vocation for innovation and technology, particularly in computer science.
• GeobeyondcoreOthersUses geography as a business key with the objective of supporting the geospace industry and geographic information.
• ITServiceNetcoreOthersA group of system integrators designing and maintaining information systems for small and medium enterprises and Italian public administration.
• LARUScoreOthersHelps clients build customized data solutions to optimize their decision-making process, increase profits, and remain competitive.
• RedTurtlecoreOthersDesigns and implements innovative digital solutions for communication, collaboration, and data analysis.
• S2ScoreOthersProvides entities and business networks with business development solutions and support for change and innovation management. Active since 2005.
• SeacomcoreOthersSupports business with Open Source solutions for email & collaboration, data management, and Big Data architecture orchestration.
• SMCcoreOthersWorks with the objective of growing small, medium, and large companies using always-updated Open Source technologies. Also serves as site management company for RIOS.
• AriadneminorOthersSolution partner addressing digital complexities with a rigorous and specialized approach, guaranteeing results without compromise.
• GiallocobaltominorOthersDesigns services, processes, and strategies that enable companies to innovate, creating value for people, organization, and business.
• InitiativaminorOthersCreates products, automations, designs infrastructures, and manages client systems.
• JmaticaminorOthersJMatica srl designs and develops custom IT solutions: from e-business software development to complex system integration, cloud and virtualization infrastructures.
• NextmindminorOthersSpecialized in developing innovative software solutions. Team of creatives, UX/UI designers, analysts, and developers collaborating throughout the project lifecycle with User at the center.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SUSE: Enterprise open source vendor (Linux, container, edge) with a strong European footprint and partner ecosystem similar in positioning to RIOS. Broader incumbent because it ships proprietary open source products; RIOS is service-led.
• Red Hat: Global leader in enterprise open source software (an IBM company) with which RIOS actively partners (Red Hat Summit Connect) and whose products (OpenShift, RHEL) anchor many RIOS implementations. A broader incumbent: directly overlaps on open source service delivery but at vastly greater scale and proprietary-product depth.
• Canonical: Commercial sponsor of Ubuntu and broader enterprise open source offerings (OpenStack, Kubernetes, Ceph) whose products RIOS supports and implements. Comparable as an open source ecosystem player with overlapping services portfolio but operating across global markets rather than Italy-only.
• Leonardo: Italian-headquartered technology conglomerate with a significant IT services and digital transformation arm serving public administration and defense. Broader incumbent that competes with RIOS member companies on large Italian public sector digital mandates.

Direct peers

• Almaviva: Italian IT services group with deep public administration and enterprise relationships, including digital transformation work. Comparable because it pursues the same Italian enterprise/PA services projects that the RIOS network targets.
• Lutech: Italian IT services and solutions provider focused on cloud, data, and digital transformation for enterprises and public sector. Direct comparable given its presence in Italian enterprise IT services and overlap with RIOS's portfolio areas.
• Exprivia (now Exprivia-Italsoft): Italian technology group providing IT services, consulting, and digital transformation to public administration and enterprises. Competes with RIOS for Italian digital services mandates, particularly in healthcare and government.
• Engineering Ingegneria Informatica: One of Italy's largest IT services and digital transformation groups, serving public administration and large enterprises. Direct peer because it competes head-to-head with RIOS network members for the same Italian public sector and large-enterprise system integration and application portfolio contracts.

Others

• Binario Etico: Founding RIOS network member specializing in cloud-native distributed systems and cybersecurity. Not an external competitor but a closely related participant in the same network — included to reflect the structural alternative of customers contracting directly with a single member rather than via the RIOS brand.

Emerging players

• Jmatica: Italian custom software development and system integration firm that joined the RIOS solution-partner tier in 2023. Comparable as a smaller specialist integrator targeting e-business, cloud, and custom development use cases also served by RIOS member companies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RIOS_opensource
• Facebookfacebook.com/reteitalianaopensource
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rios

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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