Iton

What Iton does

Iton is a Netherlands-based private IT services and consulting firm headquartered in Veenendaal, founded in 1980 and operating with a headcount of 51-100 employees. The company specializes in four service areas: managed services, cloud services, innovation services, and security services, positioning itself as a multi-disciplinary IT partner for clients in the Dutch mid-market.

Its technology stack is anchored in the Microsoft ecosystem. Documented integrations include Microsoft Azure for public cloud infrastructure, Microsoft 365 for workplace and productivity, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for managed endpoint security, Microsoft Copilot for AI-enabled workplace services, and Kubernetes for managed container orchestration. This indicates a delivery model built around Microsoft's enterprise platform layer, with Iton providing the managed-service wrapper (monitoring, integration, security operations) around those underlying technologies.

The firm's revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed: no pricing tiers, contract values, or revenue figures are documented. As a private Dutch IT services firm of this scale, the business model is presumed to combine recurring managed-service contracts (monthly/annual subscriptions for ongoing operations) with project-based professional services engagements (cloud migrations, security implementations, innovation consulting). Customer segments, named accounts, and go-to-market details are not provided in the available source material, and the bulk of detailed product, customer, and partnership data in the input relates to a separate Ireland-headquartered entity (Ekco) rather than Iton itself.

Name

Iton

Legal name

Ekco Cloud Limited

Website

https://iton.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Iton is a Netherlands-based private IT services and consulting firm (founded 1980, 51-100 employees, Veenendaal) specializing in managed, cloud, innovation, and security services built on Microsoft technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT and Security Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), 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 industry

PRIMARYBPAHAEAB

Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Technology & Digital Consulting

SECONDARYBPAEAJAC

ITSM Platform Implementation & Administration (ServiceNow/JSM/BMC/etc.)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Service Management (ITSM) & Service Desk

SECONDARYBPAEAGAH

Enterprise Integration, iPaaS & Middleware Services (API/EDI)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Enterprise Applications Services (ERP/CRM/HRIS)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cloud services
• Cybersecurity services
• IT consulting
• Business continuity

Headquarters

HQ city

Veenendaal

HQ country

Netherlands

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Recurring managed IT services providing consistent round-the-clock management across all infrastructure and security services.
2. Managed Cloud Services: Agile managed cloud platforms including public cloud (Azure), hybrid, dedicated, and Kubernetes services.
3. Cybersecurity Services: Comprehensive security services including managed detection and response, penetration testing, incident response, and security consulting.
4. Professional Services & Consulting: Cloud migration, application modernization, cloud best practices assessment, and professional services engagements.
5. Business Continuity Services: Managed backup, disaster recovery, SaaS backup including Microsoft 365 backup services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Iton provides managed IT, cloud, cybersecurity, and business continuity services to European enterprise and mid-market organizations. Core service pillars include Cyber Security (managed detection and response, penetration testing, incident response, GRC advisory), Managed Cloud (sovereign cloud, Microsoft Azure managed services, Kubernetes, hybrid and dedicated cloud), Business Continuity (managed backup, disaster recovery, air-gapped backup, SaaS backup), and Workspace Services (Microsoft Modern Workplace, Copilot, hosted desktop). A unified customer portal consolidates service management across all offerings.

Product overview

Ekco is a Security-First Managed Service Provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of managed IT and security services. The core offering includes the Ekco Sphere customer portal platform alongside four main service pillars: Cyber Security Services (encompassing Managed Detection and Response, Managed XDR & SIEM, Managed EDR, penetration testing, incident response, and enterprise security tools), Managed Cloud Services (including Ekco Cloud sovereign platform, Microsoft Azure managed services, Kubernetes, hybrid and dedicated cloud), Business Continuity (Managed Backup, Disaster Recovery, Ekco Airgap air-gapped protection, and SaaS backup for Microsoft 365), and Workspace Services (Microsoft Modern Workplace, Microsoft Copilot, and Hosted Desktop). Cloud Consultancy services including migration, application modernization, and assessments support the overall offering. The architecture is a platform-plus-services model where Ekco Sphere serves as the unified management interface across all services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cyber Security Services Comprehensive security offerings including Strategy and GRC, Cyber Testing, Managed Detection and Response, Enterprise security, Cloud Security Services, and Cyber Talent services for organizations requiring integrated cybersecurity.
• Managed Cloud Services
• Business Continuity Services
• Workspace Services
• Cloud Consultancy
• Ekco Sphere Customer Portal
• Service Management and Support

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Azure managed service provider offering public cloud infrastructure on Azure platform. Provides migration, security and infrastructure management, and architecture services for Azure environments.
• Microsoft 365coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Microsoft Modern Workplace services and Microsoft 365 Backup services for SaaS data protection.
• Microsoft Defender for EndpointcoreTechnology or IntegrationManaged Microsoft Defender for Endpoint service providing endpoint detection and response capabilities.
• Microsoft CopilotsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Copilot implementation and integration services for workplace transformation.
• KubernetessecondaryTechnology or IntegrationManaged Kubernetes services for container orchestration and cloud-native workloads.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• NCC Group: UK-listed cybersecurity specialist offering managed detection and response, pen testing, incident response and GRC — directly overlapping Ekco's cyber services portfolio for UK/Ireland enterprise clients.
• WithSecure (formerly F-Secure): Nordic-headquartered cybersecurity provider with managed detection and response, endpoint protection and consulting. Comparable as a specialist cyber services provider with similar MDR/EDR/XDR capabilities to Ekco's security pillar.

Direct peers

• SCC: Specialist Computer Centres is a large European IT services provider delivering managed services, security, cloud and workspace solutions. Comparable in its managed services orientation, enterprise focus and European geographic spread.
• Pulsant: UK managed cloud and colocation provider with managed services and security overlays. Closely comparable to Ekco's UK cloud-and-security managed services positioning for mid-market and enterprise customers.
• ANS Group: UK-based managed services provider focused on Microsoft Azure, security, and modern workplace — directly comparable to Ekco's Microsoft-centric managed cloud and security stack for UK enterprise customers.
• Claranet: European managed services provider offering managed cloud, cybersecurity, and workplace services across UK, Ireland and continental Europe. Highly comparable to Ekco in target customer profile (mid-market and enterprise), service mix (managed cloud, security, hosting) and geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Computacenter: Large UK/European IT infrastructure and managed services provider with deep Microsoft and security practices. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating in the same managed cloud, security and workspace space but at significantly greater scale.
• Capgemini: Global IT services and consulting firm with significant managed cloud, cybersecurity and digital workplace practices. Comparable in service portfolio at the broadest level, but operates as a global full-services incumbent rather than a focused mid-market European MSP.
• Sopra Steria: European IT services and consulting firm with managed cloud and cybersecurity practices serving enterprise and public-sector clients. Comparable in security-first positioning and European enterprise focus, but as a much larger diversified incumbent.
• Bechtle: European IT services and managed services group with strong DACH and Nordic presence. Overlaps with Ekco on managed cloud, security, and workplace services for enterprise customers, but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ekco-it
• Xx.com/ITONCompany
• Facebookfacebook.com/itoncompany

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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