Gerber Systems and Networks

What Gerber Systems and Networks does

Gerber Systems and Networks Sàrl is a privately held Swiss IT services and software company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Ecublens, Canton of Vaud. The company provides IT infrastructure, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation, custom software development, web and e-commerce development, digital signage, and social media management services to small and medium-sized enterprises in French-speaking Switzerland (Swiss Romande). Its primary customer segments are general Swiss SMEs requiring integrated IT and ERP solutions, and wine industry professionals (winemaker-encaveurs, wine merchants, encaveurs) in the Vaud, Geneva, Valais, Neuchâtel, and Jura cantons.

The company's product portfolio centers on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem with proprietary extensions listed on Microsoft AppSource, including the PrestaShop Connector (synchronizes PrestaShop e-commerce with Business Central), PrestaBiz (WinBIZ-PrestaShop connector), ComptaCave PRO (wine cellar accounting with CSCV compliance), GSY Essentials (license management), and Tickets Service. Its proprietary wine vertical platform, InnoCave, integrates Gestion des Vendanges (15+ year old grape harvest management software, CHF 290-690/year), production management, ERP, point-of-sale, B2B sales, and e-commerce. The company also resells and implements third-party software (SwissSalary, Crésus, ForNAV, Exclaimer) and sources Samsung Smart Signage hardware.

Gerber Systems operates a multi-stream revenue model combining recurring managed services and subscriptions (cloud hosting, social media management at CHF 490-2,690/month, software licenses), project-based professional services (ERP implementations, custom development, web design), and product reselling. Distribution is primarily direct via its bilingual French/English website with quote request forms, complemented by a self-service e-commerce shop (shop.gerber-systems.ch) for smaller products and Microsoft AppSource for global software distribution. The company sells exclusively in the Swiss Romande market with no disclosed channel partners or resellers.

Name

Gerber Systems and Networks

Legal name

Gerber Systems & Networks Sàrl

Website

https://gerber-systems.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gerber Systems and Networks Sàrl is a Swiss IT services firm specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations, custom software development, e-commerce integration, and managed IT services for SMEs in French-speaking Switzerland, with a dedicated wine industry vertical (InnoCave) spanning harvest to point-of-sale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Services and ERP Software Implementation

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Network Architecture & Design Services (BPAEAEAA)

Keywords

• ERP implementation services
• Wine management software
• E-commerce integration
• Cloud hosting services
• Custom software development

Headquarters

HQ city

Ecublens

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Infrastructure & Consulting Services: Revenue from IT infrastructure consulting, setup, and managed services including secure Swiss data backup and hosting. Delivered directly to Swiss SMEs and enterprises. Recurring revenue model through managed services and hosting contracts.
2. Management Software Resale & Implementation: Resale and implementation of third-party management software including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SwissSalary, ForNAV, Crésus, Exclaimer, and PrestaBIZ. Revenue includes software licenses, implementation fees, and ongoing support contracts.
3. Custom Software Development: Custom business application development services for Swiss SMEs, including low-code rapid development with Microsoft Power Platform. Revenue generated through project-based consulting engagements and potentially retainer arrangements.
4. Website & E-commerce Development: Website design, development, and e-commerce store creation using CMS platforms (WordPress, Prestashop). Also includes ongoing website maintenance services. Project-based revenue with recurring maintenance contracts.
5. Social Media Management Services: Managed social media services across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn offered in three tiers (Basic, Boost, Business). Monthly recurring subscription model.
6. Proprietary Software Licenses (GdV, PrestaShop Connector): Proprietary software products sold as annual subscriptions: Gestion des Vendanges (from CHF 290/year across Standard, Etendue, Ultimate tiers) and PrestaShop Connector. Also GSY Essentials extension. Recurring subscription revenue from Swiss wine industry and e-commerce clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Gerber Systems & Networks is a Swiss IT services and software firm that implements Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develops proprietary business software (PrestaShop Connector, PrestaBIZ, Gestion des Vendanges, ComptaCave PRO, GSY Essentials) targeting SMEs in French-speaking Switzerland. It delivers IT infrastructure and managed services, Swiss cloud hosting, custom software development, website/e-commerce build-out, digital signage, and managed social media services, with a vertical specialization in the Swiss wine industry through the proprietary InnoCave ecosystem.

Product overview

Gerber Systems and Networks is a Swiss IT services company offering a portfolio of proprietary software products and professional services. Its core product ecosystem centers on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, with its own PrestaShop Connector for e-commerce integration, PrestaBiz for WinBIZ-PrestaShop synchronization, and the InnoCave wine industry platform (including Gestion des Vendanges, ComptaCave Pro). The company also resells and implements third-party solutions (SwissSalary, Crésus, ForNAV, Exclaimer) and provides services including website development, e-commerce, digital signage, social media management, custom software development, Power Platform low-code solutions, and cloud hosting. The offering is a platform-plus-modules architecture combining Microsoft ERP with proprietary extensions and complementary services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InnoCave: An ecosystem of solutions and services for wine industry professionals (winemakers, wine merchants, producer-merchants), covering harvest management, production, business management, cellar accounting, commercialization, B2B sales, and e-commerce.
• GSY Essentials
• ComptaCave Pro
• PrestaShop Connector
• PrestaBiz
• Gestion des Vendanges (GdV)

Products and services

• Gestion des Vendanges (GdV) Proprietary Swiss grape harvest management software for winemakers and wine merchants that handles harvest contributions, producer management, cantonal declarations (VV20 for Vaud/Geneva/Neuchâtel/Jura and e-Vendanges for Valais), and supplier payments with bonus/malus simulation. Available in Standard (from CHF 290/year), Etendue, and Ultimate tiers with 30-day money-back guarantee and Business Central connection option.
• PrestaShop Connector for Business Central Proprietary connector linking Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with PrestaShop online stores. Performs bidirectional synchronization of product catalogs, prices, stock, images, descriptions, variants, customers, and orders with automated order retrieval and multi-currency support.
• PrestaBIZ Connector for WinBIZ and PrestaShop

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-minute daily time savings per employee (translating to tens of thousands of CHF/year for Swiss SMEs) through Business Central process automation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerber Systems is a Microsoft partner specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate). The company develops and publishes proprietary extensions (ComptaCave PRO, PrestaShop Connector, GSY Essentials) on Microsoft AppSource for Business Central. Services include Business Central implementation, customization, and migration for Swiss SMEs.
• WinBIZcoreTechnology or IntegrationWinBIZ is a Swiss ERP software solution. Gerber Systems has developed PrestaBIZ, a proprietary connector that synchronizes WinBIZ with PrestaShop e-commerce stores. WinBIZ export is also supported from the Gestion des Vendanges product. This is a long-standing integration partnership.
• PrestaShopcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrestaShop is a leading European e-commerce platform. Gerber Systems has built two proprietary connectors (PrestaShop Connector for Business Central and PrestaBIZ for WinBIZ) that synchronize PrestaShop stores with ERP systems. The company also builds PrestaShop e-commerce stores as a service. This is a strategic integration partnership.
• CSCV (Contrôle Suisse du Commerce du Vin)coreOthersCSCV is the Swiss wine trade control authority. Gerber Systems' ComptaCave PRO extension for Business Central generates CSCV-compliant files and integrates CSCV article attribute categories, ensuring wine industry clients meet Swiss regulatory requirements for wine stock accounting and reporting.
• Canton of Vaud / VV20 SystemcoreOthersThe Canton of Vaud's VV20 system (also serving Geneva, Neuchâtel, and Jura) is integrated with Gerber Systems' Gestion des Vendanges product. The GDV software imports acquits and producers from VV20 and exports harvest declarations to VV20, enabling semi-automated cantonal compliance for wine producers.
• Canton of Valais / e-Vendanges SystemcoreOthersThe Canton of Valais's e-Vendanges system is integrated with Gerber Systems' Gestion des Vendanges product for import of acquits and producers, enabling cantonal harvest declaration compliance for Valais wine producers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UMB AG: Swiss IT services and consulting firm offering cloud, managed services, and digital transformation to Swiss enterprises. Comparable as Swiss IT services provider with broader enterprise focus.
• Swisscom AG: Switzerland's largest telecom and IT services provider, offering managed services, cloud hosting, and Microsoft solutions to Swiss SMEs. Overlaps on IT infrastructure, cloud hosting, and Microsoft practice offerings.
• Avanade: Global joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft, focused on Microsoft technology implementations including Dynamics 365. Larger-scale Microsoft partner with broader geographic reach and deeper enterprise resources.
• Allgeier SE: German IT services group with Microsoft practice offering Dynamics 365 ERP, custom development, and managed services. Comparable as Microsoft-focused systems integrator with broader DACH footprint.
• Proalpha: German-based ERP vendor serving SMEs and mid-market with vertical industry solutions. Comparable as SME-focused ERP provider with vertical specialization, though not Microsoft-stack dependent.
• Bedag Informatik AG: Established Swiss IT services provider headquartered in Bern, offering managed services, cloud hosting, and software development primarily for government and public sector. Comparable Swiss IT services footprint with broader enterprise/government focus.
• NTT Data: Global IT services and consulting firm with significant Microsoft Dynamics practice (including acquired itelligence). Larger-scale Dynamics partner with enterprise reach and broader service portfolio.

Direct peers

• innflow AG: Swiss Microsoft Gold Partner specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation for SMEs. Direct competitor in Swiss Romande/Geneva/MS Business Central partner ecosystem with similar SME focus and Microsoft stack.
• COSMO CONSULT: European Microsoft Dynamics partner with strong DACH presence, offering Dynamics 365 Business Central and ERP implementations for SMEs and mid-market. Comparable Microsoft-first systems integrator with vertical solution overlays.
• Simova GmbH: German-based Microsoft Dynamics partner offering Dynamics 365 Business Central extensions, add-ons, and implementation services. Comparable as Dynamics BC extension developer and reseller targeting SMEs in DACH region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/gerber_systems

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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