Lingier Computers

What Lingier Computers does

Lingier Computers bvba is a family-owned Belgian IT services and retail company founded in 1988 in Oostende, Belgium, by the three Lingier brothers (Dirk, Kurt, and Niek). The company operates a single retail location in Oostende and serves two primary customer segments: individual consumers in the West-Vlaanderen coastal region and small-to-medium businesses (KMO's) plus self-employed professionals. Its consumer offering includes hardware sales (computers, laptops, and Apple products as an Authorized Reseller), repair services, and SSD upgrades, supplemented by an online webshop. Its business offering is a full-service ICT stack including managed IT services (IT-beheer at fixed monthly subscription), email and cloud services (Hosted Exchange, Microsoft 365, IMAP), IP camera surveillance (via the iPcams sub-brand), web design (via the iDwebs sub-brand), and iPad-based POS systems for hospitality and retail (via the iPadKassasysteem sub-brand).

The business model is a hybrid of one-time hardware resale, subscription recurring revenue for IT management contracts, and project-based professional services for installations, web design, and POS deployments. The company is part of the Selexion purchasing group (Euronics Europe) for hardware procurement, and holds vendor certifications from Microsoft, HP, Apple, and MOBOTIX. Three specialized divisions (iPcams, iDwebs, iPadKassasysteem) were spun off as separate branded entities between 2012 and 2014 to give each service its own market identity while remaining under the Lingier umbrella. The company has remained independent and family-owned throughout its 35+ year history with no external investment, and operates exclusively within the West-Vlaanderen region of Belgium.

Name

Lingier Computers

Legal name

Lingier Computers bvba

Website

https://lingier.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lingier Computers is a family-owned Belgian IT services and retail company founded in 1988 in Oostende, serving consumers and small-to-medium businesses across West-Vlaanderen with hardware sales, managed IT services, repairs, web design, POS systems, and IP camera surveillance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Services and Computer Retail

NAICS

Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Computers & Laptops Retail (CRACABAA)

Keywords

• IT managed services
• Computer retail sales
• Device repair services
• Small business IT
• IT infrastructure management

Headquarters

HQ city

Oostende

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of computers, laptops, components, and peripherals from top brands including HP, Brother, Acer, Samsung, and Apple
2. IT Management Services: Monthly maintenance contracts for KMO's covering system administration, network management, and ongoing IT support
3. Technical Repair Services: Repair and maintenance services for PC's and accessories, both for devices purchased at Lingier and elsewhere. Charged at hourly rates.
4. Cloud/Email Services: Hosted Exchange, Microsoft 365, and IMAP email services for businesses
5. Web Design Services: Business website design, SEO optimization, and online presence services
6. POS/Cash Register Systems: iPad-based point-of-sale systems for hospitality (horeca), restaurants, and retail
7. IP Camera Surveillance: Digital IP-based camera surveillance systems with recognition from multiple manufacturers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lingier Computers is a Belgian IT services and retail company selling computers, laptops, and Apple products through a physical store in Oostende and an online webshop, while providing managed IT services for SMEs and self-employed professionals including complete IT infrastructure management, system/network administration, email and cloud services, IP camera surveillance, web design, and POS systems, plus consumer and business device repair services charged at hourly rates.

Product overview

Lingier Computers is an established Belgian IT services company (founded 1988) offering a diversified portfolio of products and services for both consumers (consument) and businesses (business/KMO). The consumer segment includes retail computer/laptop sales (including Apple as Authorized Reseller), repair services, and SSD upgrades, with a physical store in Oostende and online webshop. The business segment provides comprehensive ICT solutions including IT management (IT Beheer), email/cloud services (Hosted Exchange, Microsoft 365), printer solutions, camera surveillance (iPcams), webdesign (iDwebs), and POS systems (iPadKassasysteem). The company operates as a unified services provider where individual offerings like IT Beheer, Camerabewaking, Webdesign, and Kassasystemen form interconnected solutions for business clients. Three spin-off divisions (iPcams, iDwebs, iPadKassasysteem) have been created to give specialized services their own brand identity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iPcams: IP-based camera surveillance systems and monitoring solutions for security purposes
• iDwebs
• iPadKassasysteem

Products and services

• IT Beheer (IT Management) Complete ICT solutions for SMEs and self-employed professionals covering IT infrastructure management, system administration, and network management at fixed monthly rates.
• E-mail & Cloud Services Business email and cloud solutions including Hosted Exchange, Microsoft 365, and IMAP services for SMEs.
• Hersteldienst (Repair Service) Technical repair service for computers and laptops handling issues including malware removal, hardware replacement, software installation, and warranty claims; devices accepted regardless of where they were originally purchased.
• SSD Upgrade Service Solid-state drive upgrade service to improve computer performance and speed for consumer computers and laptops.
• Camerabewaking (Camera Surveillance) via iPcams Digital IP-based camera surveillance systems with manufacturer certifications (MOBOTIX), offered through the iPcams division for business security.
• Webdesign via iDwebs Website development services including SEO optimization, business websites, and Google visibility solutions, offered through the iDwebs division.
• Kassasysteem (POS System) via iPadKassasysteem iPad-based point-of-sale systems including horeca (hospitality), restaurant, and retail variants, offered through the iPadKassasysteem division.
• Printeroplossingen (Printer Solutions) Printer solutions for business environments, including hardware from brands such as Brother.
• Computerwinkel (Computer Store) Physical retail store in Oostende and online webshop selling computers, laptops, and Apple products from brands including HP, Brother, Acer, Samsung, and Apple.
• Laptop Sales Sale of new notebooks and laptops available in-store or online through the webshop, with option to purchase components separately for self-assembly.
• Apple Products Sales Apple products including iMac, Macbook, Macbook Pro, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch, sold as Apple Authorized Reseller since 2011.
• Computer Sales Desktop computer sales available in-store or online through the webshop.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ApplecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2011Apple Authorized Reseller status achieved in 2011 after completing specialized training. Sells iMac, MacBook, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch and related accessories. Also provides Apple repair services.
• MOBOTIXcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2007Certified MOBOTIX Partner since 2007. Two employees obtained certifications from this German manufacturer of high-quality IP surveillance cameras. Company distinguishes itself through network expertise in digital camera installations.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2005Microsoft Certified Partner status achieved in 2005. Staff obtained Microsoft certifications enabling partnership recognition and ability to sell and support Microsoft products and services including Microsoft 365, Hosted Exchange, and related cloud services.
• HP (Hewlett Packard)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2005HP Preferred Partner status achieved in 2005. HP is one of the top brands sold in the store. Partnership enables preferential pricing and support through HP's distribution network.
• Selexion (Euronics Europe)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of Selexion purchasing group which is part of Euronics Europe. Lingier Computers is a specialist store in the IT division. Group purchasing enables competitive pricing through bulk buying power.
• BrotherminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the top brands sold at Lingier Computers, offering printers and related accessories.
• AcerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the top brands sold at Lingier Computers for computers and laptops.
• SamsungminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the top brands sold at Lingier Computers for consumer electronics.
• PopsyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSince 2003, Lingier became a distributor of the Popsy accounting software package (from Allegro Software).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Coolblue Belgium: Major Belgian online retailer of computers, laptops, and electronics with strong delivery/returns proposition and growing services arm. Directly competes with Lingier's consumer computer/laptop retail and webshop, with overlap on Apple, HP, Acer, and Samsung ranges.
• Alternate.be: Belgian/Dutch online specialist retailer of PCs, components, laptops, and peripherals. Direct competitor to Lingier's webshop for computer enthusiasts and SME buyers, with comparable brand portfolio.
• Switch (Belgian IT retailer / Apple Premium Reseller): Belgian Apple-focused retailer and authorised service provider selling Macs, iPads, and iPhones to consumers and SMEs. Closely comparable in Apple Authorised Reseller positioning, repair services, and SME-targeted IT support.

Broad incumbents

• Proximus: Belgium's incumbent telecom that also sells Microsoft 365, cloud, and connectivity bundles to SMEs. Directly competes with Lingier's email/cloud and IT-Beheer offerings through packaged bundles, though at much greater scale and with bundled connectivity.
• MediaMarkt Belgium: Large multi-category electronics retailer with Belgian store footprint, selling computers, laptops, and Apple products alongside broad consumer electronics. Overlaps with Lingier's consumer retail line but lacks the B2B managed-IT focus.
• Vanden Borre: Belgian consumer electronics retailer (part of Fnac Darty group) offering computers, laptops, and installation services. Comparable in retail assortment but operates at much larger scale and without Lingier's B2B IT-Beheer formula.
• Cegeka: Large Belgian-headquartered IT services group offering managed services, cloud, and infrastructure for SMEs and enterprises. Overlaps with Lingier's IT-Beheer formula but serves a far broader and more enterprise-skewed customer base.
• Econocom: European IT leasing, managed services, and workplace solutions provider operating in Belgium. Comparable in B2B IT management and device lifecycle services for SMEs/enterprises, though at much larger scale.
• Bechtle Belgium: European IT systems house with Belgian operations providing hardware procurement, managed services, and IT solutions to SMEs. Overlaps with Lingier's combined retail-plus-managed-services proposition, particularly the HP/Apple resale and IT-Beheer-equivalent offerings.

Others

• Selexion / Euronics Belgium member stores: Other specialist IT member stores of the same Selexion/Euronics Europe purchasing group to which Lingier belongs. Same buying group, similar consumer/SME mix, and directly comparable assortment — making them the closest regional peers despite cooperative rather than competitive relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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