What FarStone Technology does

Note: The source data presents a material identity conflict. Firmographic data lists FarStone Technology as a US-based (Irvine) company founded in 1993 described as a system backup & recovery provider, while the detailed product and operational data attributed to FarStone Technology in the source describes an Italian IT services company (Skillworks S.r.l., Roncadelle, founded 2003). The description below reflects the most substantively documented operational data available.

Name

FarStone Technology

Legal name

Skillworks S.r.l.

Website

https://farstone.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Skillworks, the IT services entity documented under FarStone Technology in the source data, is an Italian SMB IT services provider offering hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, OT protection, connectivity, and VoIP through a proprietary datacenter and a multi-vendor partnership network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Backup and Recovery Software

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Backup Operations (On-Prem & Hybrid) (BPAEALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backup & DR Software Implementation & Managed Platforms (BPAEALAI), Endpoint, SaaS & M365/Google Workspace Backup Services (BPAEALAJ), Incident Response, On-Call & Operational Readiness (BPAEAKAL)

Keywords

• System backup software
• Data recovery solutions
• Disk imaging tools
• Backup and restore
• System protection software

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Ongoing managed services including cloud hosting, backup, disaster recovery, and security monitoring delivered from proprietary datacenter.
2. Professional Services: IT consulting, system integration, software development, and implementation services for custom technology solutions.
3. Product Distribution: Resale and distribution of technology products including Stormshield cybersecurity, Synology storage, Nakivo backup, MikroTik networking, HPE switches, Bitdefender/G DATA antivirus, and Yeastar VoIP solutions.
4. VoIP & Connectivity Services: Cloud VoIP phone systems (Drin), symmetric fiber connectivity, and unified communications services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

FarStone Technology develops and sells system backup and recovery software solutions for both consumers and businesses. The company's offerings focus on protecting systems and data through backup, restore, and recovery capabilities. Operations are based in Irvine, California, with a workforce of 101–250 employees.

Product overview

Skillworks is an IT services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology solutions organized around three core pillars: Hybrid Cloud (bridging local servers with proprietary datacenter), Cybersecurity & OT (network and industrial machinery protection with EDR/MDR), and Connettività & VoIP (fiber optic and cloud VoIP services). The company distributes third-party products including Stormshield (cybersecurity), Synology (storage/backup), Nakivo (backup), Mikrotik (networking), Omada SDN (networking), HPE Switch, Bitdefender, and G DATA antivirus. Core cloud services include Server Cloud, Container & Kubernetes, Cloud Security & WAF, Backup Remoti, Disaster Recovery, VDI, Owncloud (Italian data), Mailstart (Exchange alternative), and Web Hosting. The company also provides professional services spanning IT consulting, cyber insurance support, assistance, software development, system integration, networking, and Industry 5.0 solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• SynologycoreTechnology or IntegrationSynology partner for storage and backup solutions. Skillworks resells and implements Synology NAS and backup products as part of their data management and disaster recovery offerings.
• HPE ArubacoreTechnology or IntegrationHPE Partner for networking switches and infrastructure solutions. Skillworks implements HPE Aruba networking products as part of enterprise connectivity solutions.
• MikroTikcoreTechnology or IntegrationMikroTik partner for networking and routing solutions. Skillworks integrates MikroTik products for advanced networking configurations.
• StormshieldflagshipTechnology or IntegrationFeatured cybersecurity partner offering firewall, network security, and industrial OT protection products. Stormshield is prominently featured as a dedicated product page.
• NakivocoreTechnology or IntegrationNakivo partner for backup and replication solutions. Skillworks implements Nakivo backup products as part of their cloud backup and disaster recovery services.
• TP-Link OmadacoreTechnology or IntegrationTP-Link Omada SDN partner for software-defined networking solutions. Skillworks implements Omada products for enterprise WiFi and network management.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WIIT: Italian/European managed cloud and hybrid infrastructure provider serving mid-market and enterprise clients; directly comparable as a managed cloud, backup, and DR operator competing for similar Italian SMB and mid-market demand.
• Maticmind: Italian IT services and system integrator focused on cloud, networking, and cybersecurity for enterprises; comparable in service portfolio and target market, though typically serving larger ticket sizes.
• Reevo: Italian cloud and cybersecurity MSP offering hybrid cloud, backup, and managed security services to SMBs; comparable in service portfolio, customer segment, and go-to-market approach.
• Kirey Group: Italian IT services and system integrator offering cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services across mid-market clients; directly comparable in service breadth and Italian SMB/mid-market orientation.
• Corvallis: Italian IT services company delivering cloud, cybersecurity, and managed infrastructure to enterprises; comparable in service mix and Italian-market focus, though serving a slightly larger enterprise tier.

Broad incumbents

• Var Group: Large Italian IT services provider (Sesa Group subsidiary) offering cloud, cybersecurity, ERP, and managed services; broader portfolio competes with Skillworks for Italian SMB and mid-market infrastructure budgets.
• Tiscali: Italian ISP and cloud services provider offering connectivity, VoIP, and cloud hosting; comparable in the connectivity and cloud services layer and competes for the same Italian SMB IT budgets.
• Engineering Ingegneria Informatica: Major Italian IT services and consulting firm with cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation offerings; competes with Skillworks in the Italian enterprise and public sector segments as a broader incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/farstonetech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/farstone-technology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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