Porini

What Porini does

Porini Srl, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Como, Italy, is a Microsoft-focused independent software vendor (ISV) and IT services firm that builds vertical enterprise solutions for the fashion, retail, textile, and manufacturing sectors. The company operates as the Microsoft Cloud Technology Competence Center within the DGS Group, of which it is a majority-owned subsidiary since DGS SpA's 2019 acquisition of a controlling stake. Porini's core product line comprises four suites built natively on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure: Porini 365 ERP (fashion/apparel vertical ERP), Porini 365 CRM (loyalty and multi-channel retail CRM), Porini 365 APPS (Azure-based customer engagement applications including POS, Clienteling, and Showroom Management), and Porini Analytics (Power BI and machine learning-based reporting). Adjacent offerings include Porini AI (data science and applied AI capabilities), Security Solutions aligned with Microsoft Sentinel and NIS2 compliance, and Porini 4 HR for workforce management.

The company generates revenue through a combination of recurring software licensing for its vertical solutions and project-based professional services for implementation, customization, training, and consultancy, with pricing conducted on a quote-based annual basis and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise sales to medium and large organizations in Italy and abroad, supplemented by a channel model of 25+ international resellers distributed across North America (Sikich, Korcomptenz, B4Dynamics), LATAM (Alfa People), EMEA (Rödl & Partner, Arquiconsult, SYSDAT.IT, PA Expertise, 3LI Solutions, EMEIT, Isatech Africa, Spx), and APAC (Votiva, Confiz, Cyansys, Technology Excellence). The customer base is concentrated in enterprise accounts across Italy and international markets, with named logos including Venchi, SACE, NADELLA, Project Automation, and A21. Reported turnover is €28 million on a headcount of 280, and the company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification along with multiple Microsoft awards including Inner Circle, President's Club, ISV of the Year finalist, and most recently Copilot Specialization and Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner status in 2025. The company is led by CEO Tommaso Pozzi, with Fernando Pereira as General Manager of Porini International.

Name

Porini

Legal name

Porini Srl

Website

https://porini.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Porini Srl is an Italian Microsoft-focused ISV that builds vertical ERP, CRM, customer engagement, and AI solutions for fashion, retail, textile, and manufacturing enterprises, distributing globally through a 25+ partner channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vertical Enterprise Software (Fashion/Apparel ERP & CRM)

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

Keywords

• Enterprise ERP software
• Fashion apparel solutions
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Cloud business applications
• Vertical industry software

Headquarters

HQ city

Matosinhos

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and ERP Solutions: Porini generates revenue through licensing of its proprietary vertical solutions (Porini 365 ERP, CRM, APPS, Analytics) built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure platforms
2. Implementation and Consultancy Services: Professional services for implementation, customization, and consultancy related to Microsoft Cloud platforms and Porini solutions
3. Training Services: Training programs including 'In a Day' workshops (Agent in a Day, Copilot Studio in a Day, App in a Day, Analytics in a Day) conducted with Microsoft
4. Cybersecurity Services: Security consulting, implementation, monitoring and training services including Security Assessment, Microsoft Sentinel implementation, and Security Awareness training

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Porini designs, develops and licenses vertical industry software solutions - PORINI 365 ERP, PORINI 365 CRM, PORINI 365 APPS and PORINI Analytics - built natively on Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform and the Microsoft Security Platform. The solutions target fashion, retail, footwear, textile and manufacturing enterprises, and are delivered alongside implementation, customization, training and cybersecurity professional services.

Product overview

Porini offers a comprehensive suite of industry-specific solutions for Fashion, Retail, Textile, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Financial Services, built exclusively on Microsoft Cloud platforms. The core portfolio includes four main product families: PORINI 365 ERP (fashion/apparel ERP for Dynamics 365), PORINI 365 CRM (customer loyalty and retail CRM), PORINI 365 APPS (Azure-based customer engagement apps), and PORINI ANALYTICS (Power BI and ML-powered analytics). These are complemented by Porini AI solutions covering data science capabilities, Security Solutions for cybersecurity, and Microsoft 365 Copilot implementation services. All solutions leverage Microsoft technologies including Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Security Platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Porini 365 ERP: International Fashion & Apparel Solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations
• Porini 365 CRM
• Porini 365 Apps
• Porini Analytics
• Porini AI
• Porini 4 HR
• PIRC (Porini Innovation Research Center)

Products and services

• PORINI 365 ERP Vertical ERP for fashion, retail, footwear and textile enterprises built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations. Manages seasonal product variants, code structures, cost/profitability control, financial management and reporting, and adaptable sourcing, manufacturing and shipment processes.
• PORINI 365 CRM Loyalty, fashion and retail CRM on Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales. Covers marketing and unified commerce, customer loyalty, cards management, campaigns, customer statuses and multi-channel integration, supported by clustering/segmentation models and predictive analytics.
• PORINI 365 APPS Azure-based customer engagement applications for retail and fashion enterprises, including Retail POS, Clienteling, Showroom Management, Product Catalogue, Sales Force, Customer Service, Customer Engagement and Customer Survey apps, deployable across smartphones, tablets and desktops and connected natively with Dynamics 365.
• PORINI Analytics BI and analytics solution on Microsoft Power BI and Machine Learning combining data modeling, reporting, dashboarding, data mining, predictive models and optimization for executive decision support.
• Porini AI AI solutions covering Intelligent Data Processing, Language AI & Chatbot, Image & Video Processing, Intelligent Object and Recommendation capabilities, built on Microsoft Azure AI Services, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Databricks and Azure OpenAI.
• Security Solutions Cybersecurity consulting, training and implementation of security and compliance tools on the Microsoft Security Platform, including Security Assessment, Microsoft Sentinel SIEM implementation, Microsoft Copilot for Security, and Security Awareness training.
• PORINI 4 HR Human Resources solution on Microsoft platforms addressing HR processes and workforce management.
• Microsoft 365 Copilot Services Assessment, analysis, planning, implementation and training services for Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption across Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28 million EUR turnover with 280 staff and 25+ international partners
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability16 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• MicrosoftflagshipTechnology or Integration · 20 November 2025Core technology partner - Porini is Microsoft CDC (Competence Development Center) within DGS Group. Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner, Copilot Specialization certified, ISV partner. Solutions built on Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Microsoft Security Platform
• SikichcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2024US and Canada partner distributing Porini solutions through Microsoft ecosystem coordination
• ConfizcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2021Pakistan and Middle East market partner
• KorcomptenzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2020USA partner distributing Porini software solutions
• SpxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2020Tunisia and Morocco market partner
• PA ExpertisecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2020Italian market partner for Porini solutions
• Technology ExcellencecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 June 2018Lahore (Pakistan) based Microsoft Dynamics Partner distributing Porini 365 ERP in Pakistan and Bangladesh markets for textile and garment manufacturing
• B4DynamicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2018USA market partner; Turkey, Germany, Switzerland, Austria market partner
• 3LI Solutions (Groupe Calliope)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 April 2018France market distribution partnership for Porini 365 ERP, catering to textile, fashion and retail companies. Based in Paris with seven offices across France
• Isatech AfricacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2018Subsidiary of Isatech Group (French company), largest Tunisian Microsoft Dynamics Partner. Sells and implements Porini vertical solutions for textile and apparel companies in Northern Africa French speaking countries
• Alfa PeoplecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2018LATAM market partner covering Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala; Germany, Switzerland, Denmark market partner
• ArquiconsultcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2018Portugal and Spain market partner
• Var Group / Var PrimeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2017Joint venture creating COCAI SRL for Cocai Retail Suite development. Var Prime became competence center dedicated to retail industry, consolidating offerings from both companies. Partnership focused on digital transformation: multi-channel, ecommerce, customer engagement, virtual/augmented reality, POS integration with predictive analytics
• Rödl & PartnercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2017DACH market partnership (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) - one of the largest and most successful Microsoft Dynamics partners in German market. Present in 108 locations in 50 countries with 4,500 colleagues
• EMEITcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 May 2017Cairo, Egypt based Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics Partner, established 1998. First reseller in Egypt for Porini Solutions targeting textile industry
• SYSDAT.ITcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 May 2017Italian and Canton Ticino (Switzerland) market distribution. Founded in Pisa 1981, employs approximately 130 people specializing in fashion and luxury. SYSDAT INTERNATIONAL subsidiary covers Swiss market
• eBECScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 May 2016Coverage for Sri Lanka, United Kingdom and Irish markets. Specialist in total Microsoft Business Solutions for Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail, Services sectors
• VotivacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 May 2016APAC region partnership covering Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar. Based in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam - one of the fastest growing Microsoft partners in Asia
• Cyansys Private LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2015Singapore based partner addressing potential customers in entire South East Asia region

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lectra: Lectra provides technology solutions specifically for fashion, apparel, and textile companies, including design, product development, and manufacturing software. It serves a similar vertical customer base and competes for fashion industry ERP/PLM budget.
• Centric Software: Centric Software provides PLM, PIM, and vertical solutions for fashion, retail, and consumer goods brands. It competes directly with Porini's fashion/apparel product lifecycle and merchandising capabilities within the same Microsoft-aligned customer base.
• Aptos: Aptos provides retail POS, CRM, and ERP solutions for fashion and specialty retail. Its order management, clienteling, and store operations portfolio directly competes with Porini 365 APPS for the same retail customer segment.
• Aptean: Aptean offers vertical ERP and operational software for process manufacturing, apparel, and fashion industries. Its fashion-specific ERP and analytics products compete with Porini 365 ERP for similar mid-market customers.
• Infor: Infor offers CloudSuite Fashion and vertical ERP for apparel, footwear, and manufacturing, directly competing with Porini 365 ERP for the same fashion/textile customer base. Both target mid-market and enterprise fashion companies with end-to-end ERP, CRM, and analytics capabilities.
• Blue Yonder: Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) provides supply chain and retail planning solutions used by fashion and apparel companies. Its demand forecasting and merchandising analytics overlap with Porini Analytics and the supply chain optimization features of Porini 365 ERP.

Broad incumbents

• SAP: SAP is a broad incumbent enterprise software provider with fashion industry solutions (SAP Fashion Management, S/4HANA for fashion). It competes for large fashion groups' ERP spend where Porini plays, though typically at a larger scale.

Emerging players

• o9 Solutions: o9 Solutions provides AI-driven integrated planning and analytics for retail and manufacturing. Its supply chain and demand sensing capabilities overlap with Porini Analytics' predictive and optimization features for fashion customers.
• ToolsGroup: ToolsGroup provides AI-driven demand forecasting and inventory optimization specifically for fashion and retail. Its analytics capabilities overlap with Porini Analytics' predictive models and supply chain optimization functionality.
• Hitachi Solutions: Hitachi Solutions is a large Microsoft Dynamics ISV partner offering ERP, CRM, and analytics on Microsoft Cloud platforms. It competes with Porini for Microsoft Dynamics 365 fashion and manufacturing vertical implementations globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PoriniGroup
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCL4OnhDVgdBfzXgiRfFFKYw
• Facebookfacebook.com/PoriniGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/porini-spa
• Instagraminstagram.com/porini_dgsgroup

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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