SIGEC

What SIGEC does

SIGEC is a French regional office-technology provider founded in 1976 by Jacques Thibault and now led by Valérie Thibault, operating under the 'SIGEC Intelligence Numérique' brand. The company delivers an integrated portfolio of printing systems, IT infrastructure, data backup, electronic document management, and digital signage solutions to professional clients, primarily SMBs and mid-market businesses, across eastern France. Headquartered in École-Valentin (Besançon) with seven regional agencies in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Champagne-Ardennes, and Alsace, SIGEC serves more than 3,200 customers through a direct field-sales motion and local technical service teams.

The company's product stack is built on partner technologies rather than proprietary core IP: DEVELOP RICOH and RISO ComColor for office and high-volume production printing, Zeendoc for electronic document management, WOOXO (rebranded ARIUS Safe) for data backup with security-center replication, ARIUS for digital displays and interactive kiosks (including the Le Glacis glass-coating solution), and Hyperprint for automated consumables monitoring. Supporting IT services include systems and network engineering, remote maintenance via TeamViewer, and cybersecurity partnerships with Microsoft, HP, and F-Secure. SIGEC holds multiple environmental and quality certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Blue Angel, EPEAT, ENERGY STAR, REACH, RoHS, WEEE) and was an official partner of the COP21 and COP22 climate conferences via RISO.

Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales (printing systems and IT equipment), consumables and service contracts (including preventive maintenance with sub-4-hour intervention response), subscription-based software (Zeendoc, ARIUS Safe, Hyperprint), and professional services (user training, on-site support, managed IT). The company employs between 11 and 50 people and operates with no disclosed institutional funding or external investors, retaining family ownership. Distribution is exclusively through the seven regional agencies, supplemented by local marketing channels including sponsorship of nine regional sports clubs.

Name

SIGEC

Legal name

SIGEC

Website

https://sigec-bureautique.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SIGEC is a French family-owned office-technology provider, founded in 1976, delivering integrated printing, IT, data backup, document management, and digital signage solutions to more than 3,200 SMB and mid-market professional clients across eastern France via seven regional agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Technology Services

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

Print & Peripheral Services (Managed Print, scanners, peripherals) (BPAEAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Print Hardware (Fleet/Departmental Printers) (HDACAEAK), Printing & Document Infrastructure (MFP fleets, Print Servers, Managed Print) (EDAEAHAL), eSignature, Forms & Digital Workflow Platforms (HDAEAHAJ), Digital Experience Monitoring & Management (DEX/DEM, AIOps for EUC) (BPAEAIAF)

Keywords

• Managed print services
• IT infrastructure services
• Data backup solutions
• Document management software
• Digital signage displays

Headquarters

HQ city

Lons-le-saunier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing Systems & Consumables: Sale and maintenance of office and high-volume production printing systems. Includes multifunction devices, production presses, RISO ComColor systems, and ongoing consumable supplies. Revenue generated through hardware sales, consumables, and service contracts.
2. IT Solutions & Services: IT infrastructure sales (computers, networks, servers) combined with maintenance, support, and user training services. Partners include Microsoft, HP, F-Secure, and TeamViewer.
3. Document Management & Digital Solutions: Electronic document management (Zeendoc), digital display solutions (ARIUS), and data backup services (ARIUS Safe/WOOXO). Subscription-based software services combined with hardware integration.
4. Technical Maintenance & Support: Preventive maintenance, on-site interventions, local hotline support, user training, and remote maintenance services across all 7 regional agencies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SIGEC distributes and integrates office technology solutions for professional businesses across eastern France, including DEVELOP RICOH multifunction printers, RISO ComColor high-volume production presses, ARIUS digital display solutions (interactive kiosks, touchscreens, Le Glacis glass coating), ARIUS Safe (WOOXO) data backup, and Zeendoc electronic document management. The company combines hardware distribution with IT infrastructure, document management, and managed technical services through 7 regional agencies.

Product overview

SIGEC Intelligence Numérique is a comprehensive digital solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of products and services. The core offerings include ARIUS digital display solutions (interactive kiosks, touchscreens, and totems) and Le Glacis window coating technology for transforming glass surfaces into displays. The company provides data security through ARIUS Safe backup solutions and document management via Zeendoc. Printing solutions span DEVELOP RICOH multifunction office systems and RISO ComColor high-volume production presses. Supporting services include IT infrastructure, systems engineering, and a network of 7 regional agencies delivering local proximity support, technical maintenance, and user training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARIUS: French brand of creative and innovative digital display solutions, including interactive screens, digital signage, and touch screens for modernizing sales spaces and reception areas.
• KIOSK DIGITAL
• WOOXO
• Zeendoc
• Hyperprint
• Ariussafe

Products and services

• ARIUS Digital Display Solutions Interactive digital signage and display solutions including kiosk interfaces, touchscreens, and totems for modernizing communication in sales and reception spaces. Targeted at professional businesses seeking digital communication systems.
• Le Glacis ARIUS Glass coating technology that transforms any glass surface into a high-definition digital display screen. Targeted at businesses wanting to convert windows or glass partitions into digital displays.
• ARIUS KIOSK DIGITAL Interactive welcome interface equipped with Windows and Android operating systems and ultra-high definition 4K screen for digital communication. Targeted at businesses needing interactive welcome and information kiosks.
• ARIUS Touch Screen Ultra-high definition interactive touchscreen with dual computers, electronic whiteboard (Arius Board), video conferencing, and wireless projection (E-share, dongle) capabilities for professional meetings and training. Targeted at businesses equipping meeting rooms and training spaces.
• ARIUS Totem d'Affichage Touch-sensitive HD totem for displaying image and video content in reception areas. Targeted at businesses needing digital signage displays in lobbies and reception zones.
• ARIUS Safe Data Backup Data backup and security solution with online audit tool and replication to a security center. Protects against ransomware like WannaCry, Petya, and Locky. Targeted at professional businesses needing data protection and server backup.
• Zeendoc Electronic Document Management Electronic document management application for searching, sharing, archiving, and organizing business documents with keyword search and mobile document capture via smartphone. Targeted at SMBs, professional services, and public administration needing document archiving and retrieval.
• DEVELOP RICOH Multifunction Printing Systems Office multifunction printing systems enabling print, scan, digitization, backup, archive, and distribution with mobility, ease of use, and low energy consumption. Targeted at professional offices needing compact multifunction devices.
• RISO ComColor Production Printing High-volume professional printing solutions using inkjet cold-press technology with environmental benefits, designed for production printing peaks and millions of pages. Targeted at organizations requiring high-volume production printing.
• SIGEC IT Services (Informatique Services) IT solutions including systems and network engineering, architecture, remote site management, maintenance, on-site intervention, user training, and remote maintenance services. Targeted at professional businesses needing managed IT infrastructure and support.
• SIGEC Local Services (Services de Proximité) Proximity service offering with 7 regional agencies, specialized logistics and technical service, client relationship managers, qualified technical team, local hotline, preventive maintenance, rapid intervention under 4 business hours, and quality commercial follow-up. Targeted at professional businesses in eastern France needing local technical support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Intervention response time under 4 business hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PAPREC GROUPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAPREC GROUP is SIGEC's partner for recovery and treatment of waste materials including cartons, toner cartridges, and old equipment. PAPREC is a leading environmental services company with 3 agencies in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (Dijon, Auxonne, and Chalon-sur-Saône), supporting SIGEC's environmental commitments.
• RISO KAGAKU CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationRISO provides high-volume production printing solutions including the ComColor GD series. RISO is committed to climate action as COP21/COP22 official partner and holds ISO 14001 environmental certification. Their inkjet cold printing technology supports SIGEC's environmental objectives.
• ZeendoccoreTechnology or IntegrationZeendoc is the electronic document management solution offered by SIGEC. It enables document archiving, search, sharing, and organization with mobile capture capability via smartphone.
• WOOXOcoreTechnology or IntegrationWOOXO (branded as ARIUS Safe) provides data backup solutions with replication to SIGEC's local security center. The solution has proven effectiveness in server crash recovery scenarios.
• ARIUScoreTechnology or IntegrationARIUS is a French creative and innovative brand providing digital display solutions including Le Glacis (revolutionary glass coating), interactive kiosks, touchscreens, and totems. SIGEC serves as a distributor and integrator for ARIUS products.
• HyperprintcoreTechnology or IntegrationHyperprint is an automated consumables management solution integrated into all SIGEC printing systems, providing proactive alerts when supplies are running low.
• DEVELOP RICOHcoreTechnology or IntegrationDEVELOP RICOH supplies multifunction office printing systems for SIGEC's office product range, including scanning, printing, and copying capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Spigraph: European document capture and management solutions provider with French presence. Comparable in electronic document management and digital workflow, though more software-focused than SIGEC.

Broad incumbents

• Canon France: Broad incumbent in office printing, multifunction devices, and document solutions. Comparable product range but larger portfolio, national reach, and brand recognition than SIGEC.
• Econocom: French-headquartered IT services and managed services provider with broader portfolio (workplace, financing, digital transformation). Comparable in IT solutions and managed services but operates at much larger scale than SIGEC.
• Xerox France: Broad incumbent with managed print services, document management, and IT services. Serves French enterprise and SMB with similar solutions but at greater scale and broader geography than SIGEC.

Direct peers

• Konica Minolta Business Solutions France: Direct competitor offering multifunction printers, managed print services, and document management across France. Highly comparable in product mix and target SMB/mid-market customers to SIGEC.
• Sharp Business Systems France: Direct competitor in multifunction printers, managed document services, and interactive displays for SMBs across France. Overlaps with SIGEC's DEVELOP RICOH and ARIUS offerings.
• Brother France: Direct competitor in office printing hardware and supplies for SMBs. Overlaps with SIGEC's multifunction and consumables offering, though more product-focused and less service-integrated.
• Ricoh France: Direct competitor and SIGEC's hardware partner (DEVELOP RICOH). Provides managed print services, multifunction devices, and document workflow solutions to French businesses — same product, same customers, same geography.
• Everial: French provider of document management, digital workflow, and secure document services to enterprises and SMBs. Comparable in EDM and document dematerialization offerings to SIGEC's Zeendoc portfolio.

Others

• Paprec Group: SIGEC's existing waste-recovery partner. Comparable only as an ecosystem enabler in the circular-economy/waste side of SIGEC's offering rather than as a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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