Atus

What Atus does

ATUS AG is a Swiss business software integrator and value-added reseller founded in 1994, headquartered in Lufingen, Switzerland. The company operates as a certified partner for Infoniqa ONE 50 and Topal — the two dominant Swiss financial and payroll accounting platforms — and layers four proprietary products on top: OBOLUS (cost and performance accounting), COLUMNA (fixed-asset accounting), VASTUM (waste-management operations software), and m2 machine (AI-driven document recognition that proposes bookings inside Infoniqa/Topal). All software is delivered either on-premise or via ON-CLOUD, a Swiss-hosted infrastructure operated in partnership with On-IT and certified under the Swiss Digital Services and Swiss Hosting labels.

ATUS targets Swiss small and medium-sized enterprises (KMUs) and Swiss fiduciary / accounting firms (Treuhänder) as its primary segments, with secondary reach into waste-management companies (via VASTUM), public-sector NPM organisations (via OBOLUS), and the hospitality sector (via a distribution partnership with Mirus Software AG). The company reports approximately five to six staff, including leadership covering finance, software engineering, application development, and marketing, with one open application-support position.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring software resale commissions on Infoniqa and Topal licences and maintenance, proprietary software licences for OBOLUS/COLUMNA/VASTUM/m2 machine, professional services (consulting, implementation, data migration, training), and recurring ON-CLOUD hosting fees. Pricing is quote-based with no public list; minimum contract terms are 12 months with three months' notice, and support is available on a per-inquiry, remote, on-site, or contract basis. Go-to-market is consultative direct sales backed by content marketing (website, blog, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter) and partner referrals, with no self-service e-commerce channel.

Name

Atus

Legal name

ATUS AG

Website

https://atus.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ATUS AG is a Swiss software integrator (founded 1994) that resells Infoniqa and Topal accounting/payroll platforms and sells proprietary add-ons (OBOLUS, COLUMNA, VASTUM, m2 machine AI) to Swiss SMEs, fiduciary firms, waste-management operators, and public-sector organisations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

SMB Accounting and Payroll Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Ledger & Close (Journal Entries, Month-End Close, Reconciliations) (BPAAAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fixed Assets Accounting (Capitalization, Depreciation, Asset Register) (BPAAAGAF), Accounts Payable (Invoice Processing, 2/3-Way Match, Vendor Payments) (BPAAAGAA), Cloud FinOps & SaaS Spend Management (BPAEAOAH)

Keywords

• Financial accounting software
• Payroll processing software
• AI document recognition
• Fixed asset accounting
• Cost performance accounting

Headquarters

HQ city

Stadel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Resale (Infoniqa & Topal): ATUS resells Infoniqa ONE 50 and Topal accounting/payroll software as a certified partner. Revenue is generated through software licenses (per user/per module) and annual maintenance/support fees. Pricing is individualized based on company size, number of users, and desired modules.
2. Consulting, Implementation & Training: Professional services including software consulting, implementation, data migration, process analysis, and user training. Offered as individualized engagements for each customer, with both on-site and remote delivery options.
3. Proprietary Software Licenses (OBOLUS, COLUMNA, VASTUM, m2 machine): ATUS licenses its own software products (OBOLUS cost accounting, COLUMNA asset accounting, VASTUM waste management, m2 machine KI document processing) either as standalone or integrated with Infoniqa/Topal. These are sold with support and cloud hosting options.
4. Cloud Hosting (ON-CLOUD): Managed cloud hosting service for ATUS and partner software (Topal, Infoniqa, OBOLUS, COLUMNA, VASTUM) via the ON-CLOUD platform operated by partner On-IT. Revenue is generated through monthly/annual hosting fees, with updates and maintenance included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ATUS AG is a Swiss software integrator that resells, implements, and supports Infoniqa ONE 50 and Topal financial and payroll accounting software as a certified partner, complemented by its own proprietary products: m2 machine (AI document recognition), OBOLUS (cost accounting), COLUMNA (asset accounting), VASTUM (waste management), and ON-CLOUD (Swiss cloud hosting). The company sells licenses, managed cloud hosting, and consulting/training services, targeting Swiss SMEs and fiduciary accounting firms.

Product overview

ATUS AG is a Swiss software integrator specializing in financial and payroll solutions for SMEs, offering a portfolio of proprietary products and partner solutions. The core offerings are INFONIQA ONE 50 and Topal (both financial and payroll accounting software), complemented by ATUS's own products: OBOLUS (cost/controlling accounting), COLUMNA (fixed asset accounting), VASTUM (waste management software), and m2 machine (AI-powered document processing). All solutions can be delivered via ON-CLOUD (proprietary Swiss cloud infrastructure) or on-premise. The products integrate with each other and with third-party systems via APIs, XML, and webservices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OBOLUS: Cost and performance accounting software solution for SMEs, large enterprises, and public administrations.
• COLUMNA
• VASTUM
• m2 machine

Products and services

• INFONIQA ONE 50 Integrated complete solution for financial and payroll accounting for Swiss companies and fiduciaries. Combines all core functions including accounting, payroll, and digital document processing with Swissdec certification and ELM compliance. ATUS resells, implements, and supports INFONIQA ONE 50 as a certified partner.
• Topal Modular and user-friendly accounting software for Swiss companies and Treuhänder, offering financial accounting (Fibu) and payroll (Payroll) modules with Swissdec 5.0 certification, ELM compliance, and multi-client (mandantenfähig) capability. ATUS resells, implements, and supports Topal as a certified partner with fixed-price offers.
• m2 machine AI-powered document recognition and automated booking solution for Infoniqa ONE 50 and Topal. Automatically recognizes amounts, dates, and suppliers; proposes correct bookings; and learns with each transaction. Documents are archived revision-securely per OR 958f and GeBüV. Companies save up to 70% time on document processing.
• OBOLUS Flexible cost and performance accounting (Kosten- und Leistungsrechnung) software for SMEs, public administrations, and organizations. Supports Ist-, Plan-, Normkosten; Vollkosten, Teilkosten, Deckungsbeitragsrechnung and Prozesskostenrechnung. Mandantenfähig, with automated Buchungsübergaben to Infoniqa and Topal.
• COLUMNA Asset accounting software (Anlagenbuchhaltung) for managing fixed assets including machines, vehicles, IT infrastructure, and buildings. Supports main assets and sub-assets with individual depreciation plans, automated depreciation per linear/degressive/custom methods, complete documentation, and direct booking proposal transfer to Infoniqa and Topal.
• VASTUM Software for digital waste management and the disposal/recycling industry. Handles order management, tour planning, invoicing, and weighing scale integration. Modules include BASE, BALANCE, DISPO (tour planning), FAKTURA, MOBILE, and WAAGE. Integrates with Infoniqa, Sage, and Topal; supports weighing data import from Contena-Ochsner systems via Kolly-Cloud.
• ON-CLOUD Swiss cloud infrastructure for hosting and running ATUS and partner software (Topal, Infoniqa, OBOLUS, COLUMNA, VASTUM). Provides always-up-to-date software access with automatic updates, maintenance, and system care. Operated in partnership with On-IT and hosted 100% in Switzerland with DSGVO compliance. On-IT holds Swiss Digital Services and Swiss Hosting certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% time savings through AI-powered automated document processing with m2 machine
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Datatronic Software AGminorOthers · 18 March 2025ATUS transferred its Sage 100 business to Datatronic Software AG. The transfer was announced in March 2025. The familiar contact persons are retained for existing customers. This is a business transfer agreement, not a product or technology partnership.
• InfoniqacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorATUS is a certified Infoniqa sales and consulting partner in Switzerland. The company resells, implements, supports, and trains customers on Infoniqa ONE 50 (financial accounting and payroll). Infoniqa has over 35 years of experience and is Swissdec/ELM certified. ATUS positions itself as the 'more than just software' partner for Infoniqa.
• Topal (Topal Solutions AG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorATUS is a certified Topal solution partner in Switzerland. The company resells, implements, supports, and trains on Topal Fibu (financial accounting) and Topal Payroll (payroll). Topal is a Swiss software developer (since 2006, based in Zürich) offering modular, mandantenfähige solutions. ATUS also transfers Sage 100 customers to Topal.
• On-IT (On-IT GmbH)coreTechnology or IntegrationOn-IT is ATUS's cloud infrastructure partner, providing the ON-CLOUD platform that hosts ATUS software (Topal, Infoniqa, OBOLUS, COLUMNA, VASTUM) in Switzerland. On-IT is certified under Swiss Digital Services and Swiss Hosting, guaranteeing Swiss data residency. ATUS resells On-IT's cloud services as part of its managed service offering.
• m2 solutions (m2 Software / m2KI Core)coreTechnology or Integrationm2 Software develops m2KI Core (known at ATUS as 'm2 machine'), an AI-powered document recognition and automated accounting engine. m2 Software supports ATUS in digitalization, projects, and software development. ATUS integrates m2KI Core into its customers' Infoniqa and Topal environments. The m2KI Core is marketed by ATUS as a key differentiator.
• first-accountingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorfirst-accounting uses ATUS's automated accounting solution 'digital pack the machine' in combination with Infoniqa ONE 50. The partnership involves co-marketing and shared customer references (Frank Heer, CEO First accounting, is featured as an ATUS testimonial). first-accounting operates the Digital Pack platform for automated accounting workflows.
• Mirus Software AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMirus Software AG, a leading provider of HR and finance software for the hospitality industry, has been a distribution partner for ATUS's OBOLUS cost accounting and COLUMNA asset accounting solutions for many years. Mirus extends ATUS's reach into the hotel and hospitality sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Odoo SA: Odoo is an open-source, modular ERP suite including accounting, invoicing, and payroll that is gaining traction among European SMEs. As a lower-priced, self-serve alternative, it is an emerging threat at the lower end of ATUS's target market.

Direct peers

• Abacus Research AG: Abacus is a Swiss provider of integrated ERP, financial, and payroll software for SMEs and Treuhänder. It competes head-on with ATUS's Infoniqa ONE 50 and Topal offerings across Swiss financial accounting and payroll.
• Bexio AG: Bexio is a leading Swiss cloud accounting and invoicing platform purpose-built for Swiss SMEs and small fiduciaries. It directly competes with ATUS's Infoniqa/Topal + m2 machine automation stack in the same Swiss SME accounting market.
• Topal Solutions AG: Topal Solutions is the vendor of Topal Fibu and Payroll, the same modular Swiss accounting software that ATUS resells and implements. While ATUS is a channel partner, Topal also sells direct and through other partners, making it a competitive peer.
• Infoniqa AG: Infoniqa is a Swiss provider of financial and payroll software (Infoniqa ONE 50) with Swissdec/ELM certification and serves a similar SME and Treuhänder base. ATUS is a certified Infoniqa partner; Infoniqa also has its own direct sales motion and partner network.

Broad incumbents

• Sage Group plc: Sage is a global incumbent in accounting and payroll software for SMBs. ATUS previously resold Sage 100 (transferred to Datatronic in March 2025), positioning Sage as a broad incumbent whose SMB portfolio overlaps ATUS's legacy and current offerings.
• Oracle NetSuite: Oracle NetSuite is a broad incumbent cloud ERP/financials platform widely used by growing small businesses globally, including in Switzerland through partners. It overlaps ATUS's target segment at the upper end.
• Visma AS: Visma is a large European provider of accounting, payroll, and ERP software for SMBs and accountants, with several hundred thousand Nordic/European SME and Treuhänder customers. It represents a broad incumbent threat to ATUS's specialized Swiss niche.
• Microsoft Corporation (Dynamics 365 Business Central): Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a broad incumbent cloud ERP for SMEs with integrated financial management. Its Swiss reseller network and global footprint make it an indirect incumbent competitor to ATUS.
• SAP SE (SAP Business One): SAP's Business One and S/4HANA Cloud serve mid-market and growing SMEs in Switzerland with full ERP including financial accounting and payroll. It competes for the upper end of ATUS's target customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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