Parera
Parera is a Stockholm-based Dell EMC infrastructure consultancy (founded 2002) that designs, deploys, and remotely operates server, storage, and hyperconverged systems for Nordic enterprise, public-sector, and SMB clients under the FJÄRRDRIFT® managed-service brand; acquired by Netsecurity AS in 2022 and now operating as Netsecurity Nordic AB.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersStockholm, Sweden
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Parera does
Parera AB was a Stockholm-based IT infrastructure services consultancy founded in 2002 by Peter Gyulai and Göran Näsström, both former EMC and IBM executives. The firm concentrated on Dell EMC server, storage, and hyperconverged infrastructure deployments across the Nordic region, with particular depth in disaster recovery planning and remote IT operations. All personnel, including the CEO and Board Chairman, functioned as certified consultants; administrative functions were outsourced to Deloitte, and the headcount was capped in the 1-10 range per disclosure.
Core offerings included the FJÄRRDRIFT® 24x7 remote monitoring and management service (registered trademark), tiered cloud backup delivered as a Veeam Cloud & Service Provider, disaster recovery consulting and implementation, IT management advisory, and reselling/implementing Dell EMC hardware (PowerEdge R740xd servers, VxRail HCI, Compellent and Unity midrange storage, and Isilon NAS). The technology stack combined VMware vSphere/vSAN or Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization with backups on AWS/Azure and colocation at CONAPTO data centers.
Parera operated as a Dell Preferred Service Partner (since 2008) and Premier Partner (since end-2015), reporting 1800+ server and storage implementations over 20 years and 700+ virtualization projects. Revenue was generated through a mix of recurring managed services subscriptions, usage-based cloud backup, and project-based professional services engagements. Customer logos spanned major enterprise and public-sector buyers (SEB, SVT, Skatteverket, Svenska Kraftnät, Axfood, Länsförsäkringar) as well as SMBs adopting FJÄRRDRIFT. In May 2022 the company was acquired by Norwegian Netsecurity AS and was rebranded to Netsecurity Nordic AB on 1 July 2022.
Parera firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Parera
- Legal name
- Parera AB
- Website
- https://parera.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Parera is a Stockholm-based Dell EMC infrastructure consultancy (founded 2002) that designs, deploys, and remotely operates server, storage, and hyperconverged systems for Nordic enterprise, public-sector, and SMB clients under the FJÄRRDRIFT® managed-service brand; acquired by Netsecurity AS in 2022 and now operating as Netsecurity Nordic AB.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Parera industry classification
Industry- Product category
- IT Infrastructure Services & Consulting
- NAICS
- Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Backup & DR Software Implementation & Managed Platforms (BPAEALAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cloud DR, Backup & Business Continuity (BPAEACAJ), Backup & Restore Platforms (Cloud Backup) (HDABAIAB), Data Protection & Backup Appliances (Backup Targets, Dedup Appliances) (HDACACAI), Continuity for SaaS & Cloud Apps (M365/Salesforce Backup) (HDABAIAK)
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Where Parera is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Stockholm
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Parera business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others
Revenue model
- Managed Services (Fjärrdrift): Monthly recurring revenue from remote monitoring and management of customer IT environments. Two service levels: Proactive (monitoring, patch control, backup monitoring, troubleshooting support) and Managed (full responsibility for maintenance and operations at fixed monthly cost). Revenue is per unit (server, storage, switch, firewall) with same pricing regardless of manufacturer.
- Cloud Backup Services: Backup as a service with tiered pricing based on storage volume. Three tiers: Small business (500 GB base, 100 GB increments), Medium (500 GB base, 500 GB increments), Enterprise (1 TB base, 500 GB increments). Charges per stored data volume, not per device count.
- Professional Services and Consulting: Implementation services, system design, migration, health checks, disaster recovery planning, IT management, and procurement consulting. Delivered both as project-based engagements and ongoing consulting.
- IT Management Consulting: Strategic IT consulting including procurement, IT economics analysis, risk analysis (BIA), and disaster recovery planning. Typically delivered as project engagements.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Monthly | Small Business Cloud Backup - Basic backup with typical 24-hour restore time |
| Usage-based | Monthly | Medium Business Cloud Backup - Enhanced with image backup and disaster recovery VMs |
| Usage-based | Monthly | Enterprise Cloud Backup - Full disaster recovery with 4-hour restore time and local backup unit |
| Usage-based | Monthly | Workstation Cloud Backup - Per-user workstation protection |
| Subscription | Monthly | Proactive Services - Monitoring and readiness without fault resolution included |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Parera product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Parera designs, deploys, and remotely operates Dell EMC-based IT infrastructures for Nordic enterprises, public-sector bodies, and SMBs. Its portfolio combines managed remote operations (FJÄRRDRIFT®), Veeam-powered cloud backup and DRaaS, disaster recovery and IT management consulting, and resale/implementation of Dell EMC servers, storage, hyperconverged systems, and Cisco Meraki networking.
Product overview
Parera is an IT services company (founded 2002, Stockholm) offering a portfolio of managed services and Dell EMC infrastructure products. Core services include FJÄRRDRIFT® (remote IT operations with 24/7 monitoring), cloud backup using Veeam Cloud Connect (with tiered packages for small/medium/enterprise), Helpdesk user support, and specialized consulting in disaster recovery, IT management, networking, and client management. Product offerings center on Dell EMC hardware: PowerEdge R740xd servers, VxRail hyperconverged infrastructure (with VMware vSAN), Compellent and Unity midrange storage arrays, and Isilon NAS systems. Additional products include Cisco Meraki wireless networking. The company delivers over 1800 IT installations since 2006 and serves customers including SEB, SVT, Skatteverket, and Hamilton Advokatbyrå. In 2022, Parera was acquired by Norwegian Netsecurity AS and rebranded as Netsecurity Nordic AB.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FJÄRRDRIFT: Molnbaserade driftstjänster för centrala IT-system med övervakning dygnet runt och daglig drift.
Products and services
- Cloud Backup / Backup as a Service Cloud-based backup service built on Veeam Cloud Connect with tiered recovery-time objectives (4-24 hours) for SMB to enterprise. Stores encrypted backups offsite in Parera-owned racks at CONAPTO or in AWS/Azure, supports Windows, Linux, Mac, VMware, Hyper-V, and major databases (SQL, Exchange, Oracle, SharePoint), and includes DRaaS with standby servers in AWS or Azure.
- FJÄRRDRIFT® Remote IT Operations Registered remote-operations brand providing 24x7 monitoring, preventive maintenance, patch management, and coordinated multi-vendor troubleshooting for central IT systems (servers, storage, networking). Delivered via cloud connection in two monthly tiers: Proactive (monitoring with hourly fault-resolution billing) and Managed (full responsibility at a fixed monthly cost per server, storage, switch, or firewall, independent of manufacturer).
- Parera Helpdesk End-user support service for PCs, Macs, mobile devices, printers, and network issues, delivered by dedicated teams familiar with each customer's IT environment, providing direct technician access without long wait times.
- Katastrofsäkring (Disaster Recovery Consulting) IT disaster recovery planning service covering risk analysis (Business Impact Analysis), solution design, and disaster recovery plan development. Tailored to potential damage from different disaster scenarios, with project pedigree at SVT, SEB, and Skatteverket.
- IT Management Consulting Strategic IT consulting covering procurement (requirements, vendor evaluation, implementation oversight), IT economics (cost analysis vs. industry standards), and Business Impact Analysis. Senior-led project engagements, including assignments at Skatteverket, Axfood, and Svenska Kraftnät.
- Nätverk & Säkerhet (Network & Security) Network design and security services from simple LAN to advanced data-center solutions, with certified expertise in Dell networking, Cisco Meraki and Aerohive wireless, and SonicWALL firewalls, focused on cloud-managed solutions for simplified administration.
- Klienthantering (Client Management) Workplace device management service for PCs, Macs, and mobile phones using Microsoft Intune and SCCM, automating patching, security updates, and configuration management to increase efficiency and reduce security risks.
- Health Check IT infrastructure audit service that verifies systems are configured and maintained according to Best Practice standards and identifies potential improvements and security risks from deferred maintenance such as missing patches.
- Office 365 Migration End-to-end migration service from Microsoft Exchange to Office 365 covering email accounts, shared calendars, address lists, and public folders — from initial discussion and business case through design, project management, and execution.
- Molntjänster (Cloud Services) Cloud infrastructure services across private, hybrid, and public cloud models — including virtualization of servers, storage, and networking with VMware and Hyper-V expertise, plus Dell 'Cloud Services Enabler' certification.
- Dell EMC Compellent (SC5020) Midrange Storage Resale and implementation of Dell EMC Compellent SC5020 midrange hybrid storage arrays (3U chassis, up to 222 drives / 2PB per array) with intelligent deduplication, compression, cross-platform replication, and FIPS-certified self-encrypting drives; upgrade path from EqualLogic.
- Dell EMC Unity Midrange Storage Resale and implementation of Dell EMC Unity all-flash midrange storage optimized for NVMe with inline compression, unified SAN/NAS consolidation, 4:1 storage efficiency guarantee, and scaling from 4TB to 4.0PB across up to 10 chassis.
- Dell EMC VxRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure Resale and implementation of Dell EMC VxRail hyperconverged systems combining VMware vSphere and vSAN on Dell PowerEdge servers, pre-configured and tested, scaling from 3 to 64 nodes with all-flash options including deduplication, compression, and erasure coding.
- Dell EMC Isilon NAS Storage Resale and implementation of Dell EMC Isilon NAS storage for unstructured data targeting media/entertainment and Big Data/Hadoop workloads, scaling to 68PB in a single OneFS filesystem with all-flash, hybrid, or archive disk options.
- Dell PowerEdge R740xd Rack Server Resale and implementation of Dell PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack servers with flexible drive configurations (SSD, SAS, SATA, NVMe), used as building blocks for Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct or VMware vSAN hyperconverged systems, with up to 28 cores per Intel Xeon socket.
- Cisco Meraki Cloud-Managed WLAN Resale and deployment of Cisco Meraki cloud-managed wireless networking enabling 100% cloud-based administration from a single dashboard, with enterprise-class 802.11ac/802.11n access points, multigigabit ethernet, integrated Bluetooth, and dedicated security scanning radio.
Quantifiable outcome
- Storage cost reduction to one-third of original at Skatteverket
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Parera
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Parera technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration19 records
Feature3 records
Parera partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- Veeam SoftwarecoreParera is a Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP), offering Veeam Cloud Connect backup and disaster recovery as a service. Data is stored in Parera's racks at CONAPTO or in Amazon AWS, with average VM recovery time of 15 minutes. SSL tunnel with WAN acceleration handles encrypted data transfer.
- Amazon AWScoreAmazon AWS is used as a cloud destination for disaster recovery VMs and backup storage. Customers can run standby servers in AWS during disaster situations. AWS offers 99.999999999% availability for stored data.
- Microsoft AzurecoreMicrosoft Azure is used for disaster recovery VMs, backup storage, and Azure integration services including Site Recovery, Azure Monitor, Cloud Witness, Azure Backup, and Azure Update Management.
- Dell EMCflagshipParera is a Dell Preferred Service Partner and Premier Partner since 2008 and 2015 respectively. They install Dell EMC servers and storage on behalf of Dell throughout the Nordic region. From 2008, 7 consultants worked full-time on Dell installations in the Nordics. They have achieved highest certification levels and are among Dell's most certified partners in the Nordics.
- VMwarecoreAs a VMware partner, Parera specializes in VMware vSphere, vSAN, and related virtualization technologies. They implement VMware environments and provide managed services for VMware infrastructures.
- Cisco MerakiminorParera is a Cisco Meraki Select Certified Partner, offering cloud-managed wireless networking solutions. They focus on 100% cloud-managed solutions for easier installation, efficient administration, and increased control.
- Dell (NetVault and Rapid Recovery)coreParera uses Dell Backup & Disaster Recovery Suite (bundling Dell NetVault and Dell Rapid Recovery, formerly AppAssure and vRanger) for enterprise backup solutions supporting physical, virtual, and cloud-based data across extensive operating systems and applications.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Parera competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths3 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks3 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Parera social profiles
Digital presenceParera compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Parera financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Parera leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Parera funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Parera M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Parera
What does Parera do?
Parera designs, deploys, and remotely operates Dell EMC-based IT infrastructures for Nordic enterprises, public-sector bodies, and SMBs. Its portfolio combines managed remote operations (FJÄRRDRIFT®), Veeam-powered cloud backup and DRaaS, disaster recovery and IT management consulting, and resale/implementation of Dell EMC servers, storage, hyperconverged systems, and Cisco Meraki networking.
Is Parera a public or private company?
Parera is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Parera founded?
Parera was founded in 2002. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Parera based?
Parera is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Parera make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Managed Services (Fjärrdrift) is the primary driver. The others are cloud Backup Services, professional Services and Consulting and IT Management Consulting.
Does Parera have an API?
No public API is recorded for Parera.
What industry is Parera in?
Parera's product category is IT Infrastructure Services & Consulting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAEALAI, Backup & DR Software Implementation & Managed Platforms, with a secondary code of BPAEACAJ, Cloud DR, Backup & Business Continuity. Its NAICS code is 541513 and its SIC code is 7373.