fastERA

What fastERA does

fastERA is a privately held multinational IT services group headquartered in Varese, Italy, operating since 2003 through three entities: fastERA Srl (Italy), fastERA Swiss SA (Switzerland, Mendrisio), and OGILink srl (Italian internet connectivity). The company delivers a full-stack portfolio built around its OGICloud® private cloud platform, which bundles ViWin® virtual Windows desktops, Co2Pc® software-defined network integration, OGIBridge® secure remote access, and OGIBackup cloud backup, all hosted in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, redundant data centers across Italy and Switzerland. Layered on top of the cloud platform are managed IT services including Microsoft 365 activation/migration/backup, IT outsourcing under a SYS Flat unlimited-fee model or prepaid hours, WatchGuard-based UTM firewall and endpoint security, and certified 3CX cloud VoIP (centralini virtuali). The group also performs custom software development (web, mobile, desktop, database) with documented case studies in ERP/CRM/e-commerce integrations, Amazon order management, AGCOM/Piracy Shield/CNCPO regulatory compliance software, TLC network provisioning, Power Apps, and SharePoint solutions, supplemented by coworking spaces in Mendrisio and 4G/FTTC/FTTH/IoT connectivity via OGILink.

The business model blends recurring subscription revenue (managed private cloud, IT outsourcing subscriptions, O365 backup, VoIP, security, coworking, internet connectivity) with project-based professional services revenue (custom software and system integration engagements typically spanning 1-12+ months). Distribution is primarily direct enterprise field sales through account managers and technical consultants in Italy and Switzerland, augmented by self-service online portals for low-friction SKUs (OGIBridge at €42/year per company license, O365 backup from €3.80/user/month). fastERA serves both multinational corporations and Italian/Swiss SMEs (PMI), with a secondary focus on regulated industries (telecommunications, public administration, media) requiring bespoke compliance software. The company self-attests GDPR and NIS2 compliance, holds approximately 60 employees, and reports no external funding or parent company ownership.

Name

fastERA

Legal name

fastERA Srl

Website

https://fastera.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

fastERA is a privately held Italian-Swiss IT services group, founded in 2003, that provides certified private cloud infrastructure (OGICloud), managed IT services, custom software development, VoIP, and connectivity to multinational corporations and SMEs across Italy and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services and Private Cloud Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Captive/Global In-House Center (GIC) Setup & Managed Services (BPAEAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Cloud Observability, Performance & Capacity Management (HDABABAL)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Private cloud infrastructure
• Custom software development
• IT outsourcing
• Cloud VoIP

Headquarters

HQ city

Varese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Private Cloud Services: Recurring revenue from OGICloud private cloud platform including ViWin virtual desktops, OGIBackup, Co2Pc, and OGIBridge. Billed on subscription basis per company license or per-seat depending on service.
2. IT Outsourcing (SYS Flat and Hourly): Monthly flat fee (SYS Flat) for unlimited assistance, proactive monitoring, and automated patching based on PC/server count; or prepaid hour packages (10/20/50/100 hours) for on-demand IT support.
3. Custom Software Development: One-time project-based revenue for bespoke software development, system integrations (ERP, CRM, e-commerce, Amazon), and SharePoint/Power Apps solutions. Also includes ongoing support and maintenance retainer.
4. IT Services (Office 365, VoIP, Security, Help Desk): Recurring subscriptions for Office 365 management/migration/backup, VoIP centralino, IT security (WatchGuard), and Help Desk. Office 365 backup from €3.80 + VAT/month/user.
5. Coworking and Connectivity: Revenue from coworking spaces in Mendrisio (fastera.center) and internet connectivity via OGILink (4G, FTTC/FTTH, IoT).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

fastERA sells managed IT services built around its proprietary OGICloud private cloud platform (virtual servers ViWin, secure remote access OGIBridge, software-defined networking Co2Pc, and cloud backup OGIBackup), combined with IT outsourcing, Microsoft 365 backup and migration, certified 3CX VoIP, WatchGuard-based IT security, and bespoke custom software development. It also distributes OGILink internet connectivity (4G, FTTC/FTTH, IoT) and operates coworking spaces in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

Product overview

fastERA® is an IT services group (fastERA Srl, fastERA Swiss SA, and OGILink srl) offering a portfolio of managed IT services, private cloud infrastructure, and custom software development. Its core private cloud brand is OGICloud®, which encompasses ViWin® (Windows virtual desktop environments), OGIBridge® (secure remote access), Co2Pc® (software-defined network integration), OGIBackup (cloud backup), and virtual private servers. The broader services layer includes managed Microsoft 365 services (including Office 365 migration and an independent backup service for Microsoft 365), Help Desk, IT Outsourcing (SYS Flat and prepaid hours models), IT Security (WatchGuard-based UTM and endpoint protection), Cloud VoIP via 3CX certification, LAN and internet connectivity (OGILink®), Coworking spaces, and Custom Software Development spanning web, mobile, desktop, and database technologies with case studies in ERP-e-commerce integration, food delivery platforms, and AGCOM/CNCPO compliance systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OGICloud Private Cloud Private cloud platform providing secure, customized infrastructure with dedicated resources and certified, redundant Cloud Centers for business continuity, covering virtual servers, software-defined network integration, cloud backup, and remote access for enterprise and SME customers.
• ViWin Virtual Servers / Windows Virtual Desktop Virtual private server (VPS) hosting and a complete customizable Windows virtual desktop environment accessible from anywhere, part of the OGICloud private cloud suite for customers needing isolated, dedicated resources with root access and full administrative control.
• OGIBridge Secure Remote Access Secure remote access solution enabling users to connect to corporate PCs and servers from any device (PC, smartphone, tablet) via an encrypted connection routed through OGIBridge servers, priced at €42/year per company license with unlimited user seats.
• Co2Pc Software-Defined Network Integration Software-Defined Networking integration that incorporates the local network into the cloud, creating fluid and secure connectivity for business operations as part of the OGICloud private cloud suite.
• OGIBackup Cloud Backup Cloud backup repository service that protects and replicates critical business data, ensuring operational continuity in case of unforeseen events for businesses using fastERA's private cloud.
• IT Outsourcing (SYS Flat and Prepaid Hours) Full or partial outsourcing of IT infrastructure management delivered via a monthly fixed-fee SYS Flat model (unlimited assistance, proactive monitoring, automated patching) or prepaid hour packages (10/20/50/100 hours) for on-demand support, targeted at SMEs and enterprises that lack in-house IT capacity.
• Office 365 Backup Service External backup for Microsoft 365 environments covering Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Shared Mailboxes with granular restore capability, priced starting at €3.80 + VAT per user per month.
• Cloud VoIP / Centralini VoIP (3CX) Cloud-based certified 3CX VoIP phone system (centralino virtuale) hosted in ISO-certified Data Centers, fully managed by fastERA with optional administrative access, supporting unlimited internal extensions and concurrent-call-based subscription pricing, including VoIP phone installation.
• IT Security (WatchGuard) Managed IT security service using WatchGuard technology, including UTM perimeter firewalls, advanced endpoint protection, real-time network monitoring, scheduled reporting, and MFA for VPN and remote access, delivered to enterprise and SME customers.
• Custom Software Development Bespoke software design and development spanning web, mobile, desktop, and database technologies, with case studies in ERP-e-commerce integration (including Amazon), payment gateway integration, AGCOM/Piracy Shield/CNCPO compliance, TLC network provisioning, Power Apps, SharePoint, and AI integrations, with iterative milestone delivery and post-launch support.
• OGILink Internet Connectivity Internet connectivity services offering 4G/LTE everywhere, FTTC/FTTH fiber, consumption-based connections, and IoT solutions, delivered by OGILink srl within the fastERA group.
• fastERA Coworking (fastera.center, Mendrisio) Coworking spaces in Mendrisio, Switzerland offering offices, open space, and meeting rooms in a technological environment, targeting freelancers, consultants, and remote teams needing professional workspace with reliable connectivity and meeting rooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero infrastructure downtime through redundant certified data centers and 24/7 monitoring
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationfastERA is a Microsoft partner providing Office 365 (activation, migration, backup), Azure SQL integrations, and Teams backup. The company displays the Microsoft partner logo on its website and offers specialized services around the Microsoft 365 ecosystem including Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams backup solutions.
• WatchGuardcoreTechnology or IntegrationfastERA implements WatchGuard firewall UTM and advanced endpoint protection as part of its IT security service offerings. The partnership provides perimeter firewall, real-time network monitoring, and periodic security reporting for customers.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationfastERA offers Veeam-powered backup solutions as part of its data protection and disaster recovery services. Veeam is listed as a technology partner on the website, supporting cloud backup and business continuity offerings.
• 3CXcoreTechnology or IntegrationfastERA is a certified 3CX partner offering cloud-based VoIP phone systems (centralini virtuali) hosted in ISO-certified data centers. fastERA manages the entire system on behalf of customers, including optional administrative access and VoIP phone installation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Seeweb: Italian cloud hosting and data-center operator offering virtual servers, managed cloud, and SaaS — directly comparable to fastERA's OGICloud private cloud and VPS offerings for the Italian SME/mid-market segment.
• Lutech Group: Italian IT services and cloud provider offering managed cloud, system integration, and custom software to enterprises — comparable to fastERA's mix of managed IT services, cloud, and bespoke software development.
• Clouditalia Telecomunicazioni: Italian cloud and connectivity provider offering IaaS, virtual servers, and managed IT services — overlaps with fastERA's private cloud, OGILink connectivity, and IT outsourcing stack.
• Aruba Cloud (Aruba PEC): Large Italian cloud provider (IaaS/PaaS, virtual servers, data centers in Italy) targeting Italian SMBs and enterprises — directly overlaps with fastERA's VPS and managed private cloud portfolio.
• Westpole: Italian provider of cloud infrastructure, managed services, and custom IT solutions targeting mid-market and enterprise — comparable to fastERA's private cloud and managed IT outsourcing.

Broad incumbents

• Engineering Ingegneria Informatica: Large Italian IT services and system integration group covering cloud, custom software, and digital transformation — broader incumbent operating in the same enterprise/SME IT services space as fastERA, with greater scale and breadth.
• OVHcloud: European hyperscale cloud provider with strong presence in Italy (data center in Milan) offering private cloud, VPS, and managed services — broad incumbent whose offerings compete head-on with fastERA's OGICloud/VPS portfolio, especially for cost-sensitive Italian SMBs.
• Swisscom: Switzerland's incumbent telecom offering cloud, connectivity, VoIP, and managed IT services — broad incumbent whose B2B portfolio directly overlaps with fastERA Swiss SA's cloud, VoIP, and OGILink connectivity offerings.

Emerging players

• Stormshield (WatchGuard competitor context): European cybersecurity vendor competing in the same perimeter firewall/UTM category where fastERA partners with WatchGuard — relevant as an alternative technology stack fastERA could adopt or compete against.

Regional players

• Tiscali: Italian ISP and cloud services provider serving Italian SMEs with connectivity and cloud — regional player with overlapping connectivity/cloud offering via OGILink and OGICloud.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fastERA.group

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about fastERA