Exertis Connect

Name

Exertis Connect

Legal name

AZENN SAS

Website

https://exertis-connect.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT and Network Infrastructure Distribution

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53242)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Connectors & Interconnect Components (Industrial connectors, terminals, sockets, backplane) (IMAGAJAC)

Keywords

• IT distribution
• Network infrastructure
• Audiovisual solutions
• Video surveillance
• Custom cable manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochefort-en-yvelines

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Distribution of IT, network infrastructure, audiovisual, and security products to resellers and installers. Revenue generated through product sales with no minimum order requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Exertis Connect (operated as Azenn Connect) is a French B2B wholesale distributor of IT, network infrastructure, audiovisual, and security products. It supplies over 15,000 SKUs from brands such as Sennheiser, Bosch, HP | Poly, Legrand, LG, and TP-Link to IT resellers and professional installers. The company also offers value-added services including a custom cable configurator tool, bespoke cable manufacturing, logistics services, a training center, and equipment rental.

Product overview

Exertis Connect (operated as Azenn Connect) is a specialized B2B distributor offering over 15,000 IT and networking products for computer resellers and installers. The product portfolio consists of multiple interconnected categories: Network Infrastructure (cabling, fiber optics, electrical installation, server racks), Active Networking (WiFi equipment, switches, routers, KVM solutions), AV and Unified Communications (digital signage, video conferencing, professional audio), Video Surveillance and Security (IP cameras, recording systems, alarms), and PC/Mobility (components, peripherals, accessories). The company also provides value-added services including a cable configurator tool, custom manufacturing, logistics services, training center, and equipment rental. Featured brands include Sennheiser, Philips, Bosch, HP | Poly, Legrand, LG, TP-LINK, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Connectique et infrastructure réseau (Network Connectivity and Infrastructure) Network cables, fiber optics, electrical installation equipment, audio/video connectivity, server racks and cabinets sold to IT resellers and installers in France.
• Réseau actif (Active Networking) Active networking equipment including WiFi access points and adapters, switches, routers, network cards, KVM switches, fiber converters, and network cables (HDMI, DVI, USB, DisplayPort, VGA) for IT resellers and installers.
• AV et communications unifiées (AV and Unified Communications) Audio-visual and unified communications solutions including digital signage displays, LED displays, professional sound systems, telephony, and video conferencing equipment distributed to resellers and installers.
• Vidéosurveillance et sécurité (Video Surveillance and Security) Video surveillance and security products including IP cameras, surveillance monitors, camera recorders, detectors, alarms, and home automation/domotics equipment distributed to professional installers.
• PC et mobilité (PC and Mobility) Computing and mobility products including PC components (processors, memory, storage, graphics cards), peripherals, smartphone/tablet/laptop accessories, point-of-sale equipment, dictaphones, and consumables distributed to resellers and installers.
• Configurateur de câbles (Cable Configurator) Online cable configuration tool that allows professional customers to customize and configure cables to their specific requirements before ordering.
• Fabrication sur mesure (Custom Manufacturing) Custom manufacturing services for bespoke cable solutions and specialized products tailored to customer specifications.
• Prestations logistiques (Logistics Services) Logistics services including warehousing, order fulfillment, and delivery management for channel partners and resellers.
• Centre de formation (Training Center) Training center offering educational programs and courses for customers and channel partners on networking, audiovisual, and security solutions.
• Location de matériel (Equipment Rental) Equipment rental services providing temporary access to specialized tools and hardware for professional installers and resellers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour delivery on in-stock items
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered major, standard, core and featured.

• Bose ProfessionalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium audio brand partnership. Bose Professional products including professional audio systems and speakers are distributed through Azenn Connect.
• HP | PolymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration and video conferencing solutions from HP Poly (formerly Plantronics and Polycom) are distributed through Azenn Connect.
• SennheisermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional audio equipment including TeamConnect Bar M videoconferencing solutions are distributed through Azenn Connect.
• BOSCHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecurity and video surveillance products including IP cameras and recording systems are distributed through Azenn Connect.
• Philips Professional DisplaymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional displays, digital signage screens, and commercial televisions are distributed through Azenn Connect.
• LocknChargestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMobile device charging and storage solutions are distributed through Azenn Connect.
• ShokzstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional audio headsets and bone conduction headphones are distributed through Azenn Connect.
• DAHUAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVideo surveillance and security equipment including cameras and recording systems are distributed through Azenn Connect.
• LG ElectronicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional displays, digital signage, and commercial products from LG are distributed through Azenn Connect.
• LegrandmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectrical infrastructure and UPS/uninterruptible power supply products from Legrand are distributed through Azenn Connect.
• EatonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower quality and UPS solutions from Eaton are distributed through Azenn Connect.
• TP-LinkmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetworking equipment including routers, switches, and WiFi solutions from TP-Link are distributed through Azenn Connect.
• SonancestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArchitectural audio and Sonos integration products are distributed through Azenn Connect.
• NexoracoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform powering the Azenn Connect e-commerce website. Nexora provides the platform infrastructure for the company's online operations.
• TescafeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium connectivity and cable solutions including USB and data cables are featured products through Azenn Connect.
• AltimumfeaturedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium structured cabling and network infrastructure solutions are featured products through Azenn Connect.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Black Box: Network infrastructure specialist and IT solutions provider offering cabling, KVM, networking, and AV infrastructure products to resellers and enterprise customers. Closely comparable product portfolio in active networking, KVM, and structured cabling.
• Westcoast: UK-based IT distributor serving resellers with broad networking, computing, and AV product portfolios. Similar multi-vendor distribution model targeting IT resellers and installers, though primarily UK-focused.
• Exertis (DCC Technology): European IT distribution arm of DCC, distributing consumer electronics, IT, networking, AV, and security products to resellers. Closely comparable business model and product mix; the name overlap with the subject company ('Exertis Connect') suggests possible historical or commercial linkage.
• ALSO Group: Pan-European broadline IT distributor serving resellers and retailers across multiple product categories including networking, AV, and consumer electronics. Directly comparable to Exertis Connect as a multi-vendor channel distributor with similar product breadth and reseller focus.
• Api Group (Api): French broadline IT distributor serving resellers with computing, networking, printing, and AV products. Headquartered in France and directly comparable in target customer base, product mix, and channel model.

Regional players

• Rexel: French-headquartered global electrical products distributor offering cabling, network infrastructure, and electrical installation supplies to installers. Directly comparable in cabling, UPS, and electrical installation product categories served to installers.
• Sonepar: Global electrical equipment distributor with strong presence in France, distributing cabling, electrical infrastructure, and connectivity products. Overlaps with Exertis Connect's structured cabling, electrical installation, and infrastructure categories.

Emerging players

• EET Group: European IT distributor specializing in video surveillance, networking, AV, and IT peripherals across the Nordics, France, and other European countries. Overlaps significantly with Exertis Connect's surveillance, networking, and AV categories.

Broad incumbents

• TD Synnex: Global IT distribution major formed by the merger of Tech Data and Synnex. Comparable broadline distributor serving resellers with networking, peripherals, AV, and security products across European markets including France.
• Ingram Micro: Global broadline IT distributor with extensive operations in France and across Europe. Overlaps directly with Exertis Connect's networking, AV, and IT peripheral distribution business, though at vastly larger scale and with a much broader catalog.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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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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