M.C.S. Computer & Software

What M.C.S. Computer & Software does

M.C.S. Computer & Software s.r.l. is a privately-held Italian software vendor founded in 1985 in Pinerolo (Torino province), with a secondary legal seat in Torino. The company designs, customizes, resells and supports the eQuilibra ERP suite — a Windows-based, multi-company, multi-depot, modular management platform covering accounting, sales, warehouse, order management, production (MRP/CRP), document management, retail POS, and time and attendance. The product family extends to over 50 standard modules and specialized add-ons including arQivia (document management), GestOk (handheld warehouse logistics), Pianeta (mobile sales force), Banconet (retail POS), IoTimbro (cloud attendance) and eQRentri (RENTRI waste traceability compliance). The underlying technology is a proprietary Windows architecture with database query optimization, open data export via ODBC and standard file formats, and integration with Italian governmental systems (SDI, RENTRI) and banking channels.

The company operates with a sales-led, direct-distribution model targeting small and medium enterprises in the Piedmont region, primarily in the Torino and Cuneo provinces. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time software licenses, annual software update subscriptions (rooted in Italian fiscal regulatory changes), recurring technical support contracts, hardware resale (HP, Fortinet, WithSecure, ESET), and professional services (IT consulting, networking, web development). The founding partnership with Siware Italia s.r.l. — the developer of eQuilibra — is core to the business model: M.C.S. acts as certified reseller, implementer and post-sales support provider for Piedmont under a mutual relationship. A complementary channel partnership with Scarato Mauro s.r.l. (Susa) extends reach into the lower Susa Valley. The business is small (1-10 employees), debt-free and free of external investment, with a registered share capital of €10,200 and decades of operational longevity.

Name

M.C.S. Computer & Software

Legal name

M.C.S. Computer & Software s.r.l.

Website

https://mcsoftware.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

M.C.S. Computer & Software, founded in 1985 in Pinerolo, Italy, resells and supports the eQuilibra Windows-based ERP suite — modular accounting, warehouse, production, POS and document management software — for small and medium enterprises in the Piedmont region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB), ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA), ERP Managed Services & AMS (Application Management) (BPAEAGAB)

Keywords

• ERP software solutions
• Business management software
• Warehouse management system
• Accounting software
• Production planning software

Headquarters

HQ city

Torino

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: Sale of software licenses for eQuilibra ERP modules including accounting, sales, warehouse, production, and specialized modules. Modular pricing allows customers to purchase only required functionality.
2. Software Maintenance and Updates: Annual software update service providing regulatory compliance updates (Italian fiscal law changes), new features, and technical documentation. Updates delivered via web download.
3. Technical Support Services: Technical assistance provided via telephone and remote support during business hours (9:00-12:00 and 14:30-17:30 on working days) for licensed customers with active support contracts.
4. Hardware Sales: Sale of IT hardware including servers (Windows and Linux), PCs, notebooks, monitors, printers, copiers, cash registers, UPS, barcode readers, and consumables.
5. Professional Services: IT consulting, system reorganization, networking, system administration, Linux systems services, and website development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

M.C.S. Computer & Software designs, develops, and sells the eQuilibra ERP software suite — a Windows-based, modular enterprise management platform for small and medium enterprises covering accounting, invoicing, inventory, order management, production planning (MRP/CRP), and quality control. The company also commercializes complementary modules (arQivia document management, GestOk handheld warehouse, Pianeta mobile sales force, Banconet retail POS, IoTimbro cloud attendance, eQRentri waste compliance) and provides IT hardware sales, networking, web development, and annual software update services primarily to SMEs in the Piedmont region of Italy.

Product overview

M.C.S. Computer & Software offers eQuilibra as its core Windows-based ERP system — a modular, scalable platform for small and medium enterprises. The main platform integrates accounting, inventory, sales, order management, production planning (MRP/CRP), and quality control. Around this core, the portfolio includes specialized add-on modules: arQivia for document management, GestOK for handheld warehouse logistics, Pianeta for mobile sales force automation, Banconet for retail POS, IoTimbro for cloud-based time/attendance, and eQRentri for Italian waste tracking compliance. Services include IT systems supply (hardware), integrated IT services (networking, remote support), internet/web services, and an annual software update service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eQuilibra: Core Windows-based ERP software for small and medium enterprises, covering accounting, warehouse, invoicing, production, order management, and CRM functions.
• Arqivia
• GestOk
• Pianeta
• IoTimbro
• Banconet

Products and services

• eQuilibra ERP Suite Windows-based, multi-company, multi-environment, multi-tasking ERP software for small and medium enterprises, integrating accounting, invoicing, inventory, orders, production, and quality control modules with open data architecture for external re-elaboration.
• eQuilibra Contabilità (Accounting) Full accounting module for ordinary accounting, VAT management, Italian tax compliance (Intrastat, FatturaPA electronic invoicing), and balance sheet reporting for SMEs and accounting professionals.
• eQuilibra Vendite (Sales Management) Sales management module covering delivery notes, invoicing, automatic bank receipts, sales analysis, agent management, credit limits, and multi-currency pricing for SMEs.
• eQuilibra Gestione Magazzino (Inventory Management) Single and multi-warehouse inventory management module with article databases, barcode support, lot tracking, fiscal warehouse, and cost analysis capabilities for SMEs.
• eQuilibra Gestione Produzione (Production Management) Manufacturing management module covering Mini MRP, full MRP, CRP (Capacity Requirements Planning), production orders, quality control, and budget management for small and medium manufacturers.
• arQivia Document Management Intelligent document archiving system integrated with eQuilibra that automatically stores and retrieves PDF copies of issued and received documents with barcode labeling and automatic scanning capabilities.
• GestOk Handheld Warehouse Management Handheld-based warehouse logistics system for managing arrivals, shipments, picks, deposits, and inventories with barcode reading and real-time data synchronization via ODBC connectivity.
• Pianeta Sales Force Automation Mobile internet-based module for consulting customer/vendor/article data, managing sales orders, viewing real-time collection situations, and processing invoices from any internet-enabled device.
• Banconet Retail POS System Retail management software for shops, supermarkets, and franchise chains with touchscreen interface, barcode scanning, and integrated cash register functions.
• IoTimbro Cloud Time and Attendance Cloud-based time and attendance tracking solution integrated with eQuilibra for employee presence detection, control, and management.
• eQRentri Waste Tracking Module Digital waste management module integrated with eQuilibra for RENTRI (Italian National Electronic Registry for Waste Traceability) compliance, including load/unload registers, forms, and MUD.
• IT Systems and Hardware Supply Supply of IT hardware including servers (Windows and Linux), PCs, notebooks, monitors, printers, copiers, cash registers, UPS systems, barcode readers, and consumables for SMEs and public entities.
• Integrated IT Services IT infrastructure reorganization, technical support, remote assistance, networking, system management, and Linux server administration services for SMEs.
• Internet and Web Services Professional business websites with responsive web design, SEO optimization, e-commerce solutions, and domain/email hosting services for SMEs.
• Annual Software Update Service Annual software update service providing regulatory compliance updates, new features, documentation, and web-based downloads for licensed eQuilibra customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Database query optimization provides up to 6x faster document reprinting procedures
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Siware Italia s.r.l.coreTechnology or IntegrationSiware Italia develops, commercializes and supports the eQuilibra software. M.C.S. Computer & Software is a certified reseller and implementation partner, providing sales, customization, and technical support services for eQuilibra in the Piedmont region.
• Scarato Mauro s.r.l.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in Susa (TO), Scarato Mauro has been an exclusive Olivetti dealer for 50 years. They resell and implement eQuilibra, GestOk, and Banconet software alongside hardware products to businesses and public entities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Fatture in Cloud: Fatture in Cloud is a fast-growing Italian cloud invoicing/accounting platform targeting freelancers and SMBs. It addresses part of the electronic-invoicing compliance use case that MCS's eQuilibra FatturaPA covers, though it does not offer a full ERP suite.
• Sme.UP (Viasarf): Sme.UP provides Italian ERP and industrial software, with stronger emphasis on manufacturing and MRP — overlapping with MCS's eQuilibra Gestione Produzione (MRP/CRP) and warehouse modules in the Italian SME manufacturing segment.

Broad incumbents

• TeamSystem: TeamSystem is one of Italy's largest ERP and business software providers for SMBs and professionals, covering accounting, payroll, and ERP. It competes broadly with eQuilibra in the Italian SME market but at a much larger scale and with a broader product portfolio.
• Zucchetti: Zucchetti is a major Italian software house offering ERP, HR, and accounting solutions to businesses and professionals. It is comparable as a broad Italian ERP competitor serving overlapping SMB and professional-accountant segments.
• Buffetti / Sistemi (Dylog/Holding): Buffetti and associated Dylog/Sistemi brands offer integrated management software, accounting, and retail solutions to Italian SMBs and retailers — overlapping with MCS's Banconet POS and eQuilibra accounting modules.
• Wolters Kluwer Italia (Olimpo/Arca Pragma): Wolters Kluwer Italia provides accounting, tax, and business software to Italian professionals and SMBs, including ERP-adjacent solutions. It is comparable as a broad incumbent targeting accountants and SMBs in Italy.

Direct peers

• Passepartout (Mexal): Passepartout's Mexal is a long-standing Italian on-premise/Cloud ERP aimed at SMEs and accountants, very comparable in target customer (Italian SMBs, accounting firms), modular suite (accounting, sales, production), and regulatory-compliance depth.
• Arca Technologies (Arca Enterprise): Arca provides Italian ERP and accounting software for SMBs and accountants, with comparable multi-company, multi-currency capabilities. It is a direct rival in the Italian SMB accounting/ERP category.
• Siware Italia: Siware Italia develops, commercializes, and supports the eQuilibra ERP software that MCS resells and implements in Piedmont. The two firms share the same core product and customer profile (Italian SMBs), but Siware owns the IP and broader distribution, making it the most direct comparable.

Regional players

• Scarato Mauro: Scarato Mauro is an IT provider/reseller in Susa (Turin province) that implements and resells eQuilibra, GestOk, and Banconet alongside hardware. Directly comparable as a Piedmont-based channel partner serving the same eQuilibra platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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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