Cesip

What Cesip does

Cesip is a small Italian IT and software company founded in 1971 and headquartered in Prato, Tuscany. The company develops and maintains vertical software products and delivers IT services primarily to Italian municipal and public-administration customers in the local Tuscan market. Its product portfolio comprises CesipBox Server (server and security management), Infoservice (territorial asset management for municipal infrastructure), GestScuole (administrative management for public schools), and Ddesktop (remote desktop access). These products are complemented by a services layer that includes custom software development, helpdesk support, end-user and technical training, and operating lease of hardware.

The company's business model is built on a combination of software licensing for its proprietary products, bespoke development projects for individual clients, and recurring maintenance and service contracts with Italian public-sector entities and a small set of private clients. Documented customers include the Comune di Prato, Comune di Montemurlo, the Consiag/Alia utility and services group, and the Studio Picchi accounting firm. With a 1-10 employee headcount and a stated share capital of €10,857, Cesip operates as a micro-cap, privately-held Italian IT vendor. The company has no disclosed patents, certifications, AI capabilities, social media presence, management team profiles, or external funding activity in the available data.

Name

Cesip

Legal name

Cesip

Website

https://cesip.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cesip is a Prato, Italy-based IT and software firm founded in 1971 that develops vertical applications and provides custom software, helpdesk, training, and operating lease services primarily to Italian municipal and public-administration clients in Tuscany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Prato

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Cesip develops and sells proprietary software products (CesipBox Server, Infoservice, GestScuole, Ddesktop) and provides complementary IT services (custom software development, help desk support, training courses, and operating lease for hardware). The company targets Italian municipalities, public administrations, public education systems, and small-to-medium businesses with vertical-specific software for territorial asset management, school administration, and IT infrastructure.

Product overview

Cesip is an Italian IT company offering a suite of integrated technology solutions since 1971. The portfolio consists of core server and software products including CesipBox Server (security and server management), Infoservice (territorial asset management with georeferencing), GestScuole (public education management), and Ddesktop (remote desktop solutions), complemented by value-added services such as Custom Software Development, Cesip HelpDesk (technical support), Training Courses, and Operating Lease for hardware. The products share a common web-based technology approach and are designed for municipal, public administration, and business clients, with Infoservice and GestScuole serving specific vertical markets while CesipBox and Ddesktop address broader IT infrastructure needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CesipBox: Server security system providing Firewall, Proxy, VPN, File Sharing, and Backup services with automatic control procedures and high security.
• Infoservice
• GestScuole
• Ddesktop

Products and services

• CesipBox Server A stable and secure server system with automatic control and verification procedures for services and hardware, offering Firewall, Proxy, VPN, File Sharing, and Backup capabilities for Italian businesses, municipalities, and public administrations.
• Infoservice An information system for companies operating on the territory, providing georeferencing of all objects, activity planning, activity reporting, urban solid waste collection services, road maintenance, and public green space management. Targeted at Italian municipalities, public administrations, and territorial service companies.
• GestScuole Software for managing the public education sector including enrollment, rankings, provision of benefits, tablet-based attendance detection, monthly fee calculation, debt collection, and school trip management. Designed for Italian municipal school systems covering nurseries, kindergartens, primary, and secondary schools.
• Ddesktop A flexible and powerful remote desktop environment for productive realities with multiple workstations, based on Ubuntu Linux distribution, providing security, uniformity, accessibility, and controllability for Italian SMEs.
• Software su misura (Custom Software Development) Tailor-made software development service with over 40 years of experience, providing complete service from problem analysis to final solution implementation, including personnel training and ongoing support. Targeted at organizations with needs not addressed by off-the-shelf software.
• Cesip HelpDesk Technical support system for Windows, Linux, and Android systems offering PC repair, virus scanning, custom installations and configurations, and data recovery services for SMEs and public administrations.
• Corsi di formazione (Training Courses) Personalized training courses at basic and advanced levels to improve performance and security, enhancing skills to strengthen business operations for Italian businesses and public administration staff.
• Noleggio Operativo (Operating Lease) Operating lease service for PCs and servers with small monthly installments, always-up-to-date software and hardware, 100% tax deductible, and extended warranty. Targeted at Italian SMEs needing to renew PCs and servers without impacting liquidity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Modular system grows continuously with addition of new modules

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• ADS Automated Data Systems: Italian software provider serving public administration and local government with management and accounting solutions. Comparable to Cesip as a focused Italian municipal software vendor with overlapping customer segments.
• Maggioli: Italian software and services provider specializing in public administration, municipal services, and education sector software. Directly comparable to Cesip as a vertical public-sector software vendor serving Italian municipalities, with much greater scale and product breadth.
• Halley Informatica: Italian public administration software house providing management solutions for Italian municipalities. Directly comparable to Cesip's Infoservice and GestScuole offerings, with a similar geographic focus on Italian local government.
• Data Processing: Italian IT services and software company serving public administration and enterprises with custom software and IT infrastructure solutions. Comparable to Cesip's mix of software products, helpdesk support, and custom development.
• ARGO Software: Italian software house focused on school and education management solutions. Directly comparable to Cesip's GestScuole product for managing public education sector administration including enrollment, attendance, and fee management.

Broad incumbents

• Zucchetti: Major Italian software group offering a broad suite of business and public administration software. Comparable to Cesip in the Italian public sector and SME software market but operating at far greater scale across many verticals.
• Dedalus: Italian-headquartered healthcare and public sector software group with operations across Europe. While healthcare-focused, it also serves public administration clients in Italy, making it a comparable large incumbent in the Italian vertical software market.
• Lutech: Italian IT services group providing cloud, security, and managed services to enterprises and public sector clients. Comparable to Cesip's CesipBox Server, Ddesktop, and HelpDesk offerings but at significantly larger scale.
• Municipia (Engineering Group): Italian public sector software and services subsidiary of the larger Engineering Group, serving municipalities with territorial management and citizen services platforms. Operates in the same vertical as Cesip but as a much larger, broader-scope incumbent.

Emerging players

• Fincons Group: Italian IT services and consulting company offering custom software development and digital transformation services across media, public sector, and other verticals. Comparable to Cesip's custom software development capabilities with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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