ISA

What ISA does

ISA S.r.l. (trading as ISA INFORMATICA) is a privately held Italian software house founded in 1985 in Viterbo that builds and implements vertical ERP solutions for the Italian private security and vigilance (Istituti di Vigilanza Privata) sector. Its flagship proprietary platform, Gesiv, is a modular ERP covering CRM, contracts, fleet and equipment management, planning, central operations (via the web-native CoGesiv module), value transport, human resources, invoicing and management control; complementary modules include Gesiv Budget (web-based forecasting on iSeries) and an employee portal for shift planning. Through the February 2026 acquisition of a business unit from Gruppo Sinapsi, ISA has absorbed the Sestante Cash Cycle Management platform and its modules (counting room, value transport, operator handhelds, reporting/flows, BI, high availability), expanding into cash-in-transit and banking reporting workflows.

The company is also an official implementation partner for Odoo and Fluentis ERP platforms, developing an Italian localization suite for Odoo (electronic invoicing, split payment, Ri.Ba, withholding, CEE reclassified financial statements) and reselling Fluentis to Italian SMEs. Additional offerings include DocLite for document management, ComeSpendo for variable-cost control, and MyCMS PA for Italian public-administration websites.

ISA operates a project-based, quote-priced go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales, on-site consulting, custom development, training, and multi-channel ticketed support, delivered on-premise or in cloud. It runs from its Viterbo headquarters and a new Reggio Emilia office established in February 2026, is ISO 9001:2015 certified under Chairman Adalberto Caratelli, and reports 11-50 employees with no disclosed external funding.

Name

ISA

Legal name

ISA S.r.l.

Website

https://isa.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Italian IT software house building vertical ERP (Gesiv) and Cash Cycle Management (Sestante) platforms for the country's private security and cash-in-transit sectors, while implementing Odoo and Fluentis ERP with Italian localization for SMEs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vertical Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA), ERP Managed Services & AMS (Application Management) (BPAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Vertical ERP software
• Private security software
• Cash cycle management
• ERP implementation services
• Business intelligence solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Viterbo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and ERP Implementation: ISA generates revenue through implementation and customization of ERP systems (Gesiv, Odoo, Fluentis), including software licensing, consulting, development, and ongoing support services for enterprise clients in the private security and general business sectors.
2. Professional Services: Revenue from consulting, on-site project management, custom development, training, and multi-channel support for ERP implementations and software deployments.
3. Sestante Platform Licensing: Cash Cycle Management platform licensed to major Italian transport companies, with integrated hardware support and business intelligence capabilities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ISA develops and implements proprietary vertical ERP software, most notably Gesiv for Italian private security and vigilance institutes, and the Sestante platform for Cash Cycle Management used by cash-in-transit operators. The company also operates as a certified partner implementing Odoo and Fluentis ERP solutions for Italian small and medium enterprises, complemented by consulting, analysis, design, development, and post-go-live support services.

Product overview

ISA è una software house italiana che offre un portafoglio di soluzioni software composte da prodotti proprietari verticali, piattaforme ERP partner e servizi di consulenza. Il core business include Gesiv ERP per gli Istituti di Vigilanza Privata con i moduli CoGesiv (Centrale Operativa web), Gesiv Budget e Portale Dipendenti; Sestante per il Cash Cycle Management con i moduli Sala Conta, Trasporto Valori, Palmari Operatori, Report/Flussi, B.I./Controllo di Gestione e Alta Disponibilità; e DocLite per la gestione documentale. Come partner Odoo e Fluentis, ISA implementa soluzioni ERP modulari con pacchetti di localizzazione italiana. Completano l'offerta ComeSpendo per la gestione dei costi variabili e MyCMS PA per la gestione dei contenuti web nella PA. L'azienda opera on premise e in cloud.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gesiv ERP Vertical modular ERP specifically designed for Italian private security and vigilance institutes, covering CRM, contracts, fleet management, planning, operational services, central operations, value transport, human resources, invoicing, and management control as a single integrated workflow.
• CoGesiv Central Operations Web-native Central Operations module for private security institutes, built with PHP, Ajax, JQuery, and PostgreSQL on a responsive Bootstrap interface, accessible from PC, tablet, or smartphone to manage alarm requests, technical interventions, patrol operations, and supplier controls.
• Gesiv Budget

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 years of continuous operation and growth in the Italian software market
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration27 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, historical and minor.

• OdoocoreTechnology or IntegrationISA is an official Odoo partner implementing Odoo ERP for clients in Italy. The partnership includes use of Odoo's modular architecture with ISA-developed Italian localization packages covering accounting, invoicing, and fiscal reporting requirements.
• FluentiscoreTechnology or IntegrationISA is an official Fluentis partner, a cloud-native ERP system designed for SMEs. ISA provides certified know-how and 40 years of ERP implementation experience to Fluentis clients in Italy.
• IBMhistoricalTechnology or IntegrationHistorical IBM partnership dating to ISA's founding in 1985 as an IBM partner. ISA developed Gesiv originally on IBM iSeries environment.
• Gruppo SinapsicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn February 2026, ISA acquired a business unit from Gruppo Sinapsi, a historic IT company. The acquisition brought Cash Cycle Management solutions (Sestante), advanced Business Intelligence tools, and domain applications, expanding ISA's technological portfolio and establishing the new Reggio Emilia office.
• MoVimento 5 StelleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerISA serves as technological partner for the Five Star Movement (MoVimento 5 Stelle), managing their digital platform based on Odoo since 2021.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TeamSystem: Leading Italian ERP, accounting, and business software provider for SMEs, professionals, and enterprises. Comparable to ISA through its focus on Italian localization, ERP implementation services, and multi-vertical coverage in the domestic market.
• SAP: Global ERP incumbent with SAP Business One and S/4HANA targeting the same mid-market and enterprise customers ISA serves in Italy. Comparable in offering broad ERP suites with localization, though SAP targets larger organizations and lacks ISA's vertical specialization in private security.
• Zucchetti: Italy's largest software house offering a broad ERP and HR/payroll suite across multiple verticals. Comparable to ISA as a domestic Italian ERP vendor serving SMEs and mid-market, though Zucchetti operates at significantly larger scale and across many industries.
• Engineering Ingegneria Informatica: Major Italian IT services and software group offering ERP implementation, digital transformation, and industry-specific solutions. Comparable to ISA as a domestic provider of enterprise application services and software for Italian enterprises, operating at much larger scale.
• Wolters Kluwer Italia (CCH Tagetik / Tax & Accounting): Provider of professional tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance software widely used by Italian businesses. Comparable to ISA through overlapping offerings in Italian financial/accounting localization and regulatory compliance, particularly where ISA's Odoo localization packages overlap.
• Oracle NetSuite: Cloud ERP suite serving Italian and international mid-market companies. Comparable as a cloud-native ERP alternative that ISA's customers may evaluate against Odoo/Fluentis implementations, particularly for finance and multi-subsidiary operations.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Global cloud ERP and CRM suite competing in the same Italian mid-market segment as ISA's Odoo and Fluentis implementations. Comparable in broad ERP functionality, partner-led implementation model, and enterprise target customers, though lacking ISA's vertical specialization.

Direct peers

• Fluentis: Cloud-native Italian ERP for SMEs with integrated AI capabilities, of which ISA is an official partner. Directly comparable in target customer (Italian SMEs), product category (cloud ERP), and geography; ISA is both implementer and go-to-market channel for Fluentis.
• Odoo: Open-source modular ERP platform that ISA resells and implements as a certified partner. Directly comparable as the underlying product ISA deploys, and partially competitive where end customers can buy Odoo through other partners or directly.

Others

• Aruba Software (Aruba PEC, Aruba Drive): Italian cloud, hosting, and digital services provider serving SMEs and public administration. Comparable to ISA through overlap in cloud-delivered solutions (ComeSpendo, MyCMS PA) for Italian SMEs and PA, though Aruba is broader infrastructure-focused rather than ERP-vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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