Innotronic Ingenieurburo GmbH

What Innotronic Ingenieurburo GmbH does

Innotronic Ingenieurbüro GmbH is a privately held Swiss ICT systems integrator and bespoke-software vendor founded in 1997 by Markus Meier and headquartered in Dietikon, Switzerland. The company delivers end-to-end ICT services to small and medium enterprises (KMU), cantonal and federal public institutions, and critical-infrastructure operators, encompassing planning, delivery and installation of Linux, macOS and Windows workstation and server environments, network components, telephone systems, and secure cloud, web and email services hosted on its own infrastructure (RIPE LIR, AS 28875) in a Zurich data centre since April 2016.

Its proprietary software portfolio is anchored by Co3, an in-house ERP/CRM platform in continuous development since 2014 and extended through 2026 to cover invoicing, accounting, time tracking, document management, POS and rental management. Co3 is complemented by inno Office (cloud file sync, calendar, contacts), inno Backup, inno Display, and the event-focused innoKasse point-of-sale system, plus utility tools inno IP info (i3) and SpamhausDROP. The company operates an apprenticeship programme since 2016, runs RIPE and SwissIX community memberships, and lists more than 25 named customers including Flughafen Zürich AG, Kanton Zürich AWEL and the Nationale Alarmzentrale NAZ.

The business model combines one-time project revenue (hardware supply, installation, custom development), professional-services consulting, and recurring managed-services and proprietary-software subscriptions. Pricing is fully quote-based with no public list; all engagements are negotiated directly with customers via phone, email and on-site consulting. Ownership is concentrated in founder Markus Meier, the company is entirely bootstrapped with no external funding disclosed, and the headcount stood at five (plus one freelance) as of 2024.

Name

Innotronic Ingenieurburo GmbH

Legal name

Innotronic Ingenieurbüro GmbH

Website

https://inno.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Innotronic Ingenieurbüro GmbH is a Swiss ICT systems integrator and bespoke-software vendor that plans, installs and operates IT infrastructure and proprietary ERP, CRM and cloud solutions (Co3, inno Office, innoKasse) for SMEs, public institutions and critical-infrastructure operators in Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAEAAAB

Systems Integration & Implementation Services

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Consulting & Systems Integration

Keywords

• ICT system integration
• Managed IT services
• ERP software development
• Cloud infrastructure services
• Custom software development

Headquarters

HQ city

Dietikon

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ICT Systems Planning, Delivery and Installation: Planning, delivery and installation of complete ICT systems including workstations (Linux, macOS, Windows), servers, network components, and telephone systems. Revenue is generated through project-based installation and hardware supply engagements.
2. Software Development and Customisation: Conception and programming of individual web and intranet solutions, system programming, and embedded systems software. Full lifecycle support from needs analysis to rollout. Revenue from bespoke development projects and customisation of existing programs.
3. Consulting and Project Management: Strategic ICT planning consulting, complex project leadership, expert assessments of existing systems, and support for IT-adjacent electrical installations. Revenue earned through consulting engagements and project management fees.
4. Own Software Solutions (Co3, inno Office, inno Backup, inno Display, innoKasse): Proprietary software solutions developed for SMEs: Co3 (ERP/CRM/POS), inno Office (cloud file/calendar/contacts), inno Backup (backup/archiving), inno Display (display systems), innoKasse (event POS). Revenue likely generated through subscription or licensing, though specific pricing is not publicly disclosed.
5. Ongoing Maintenance and Support: Fault diagnosis, ongoing maintenance, monitoring and alerting services for ICT systems. Remote support capability using TeamViewer. Support accessible via email and phone.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Innotronic Ingenieurbüro GmbH is a Swiss ICT integrator and operator that plans, delivers, installs, and maintains complete ICT systems (workstations, servers, networks, telephone systems) for small and medium enterprises and public institutions. The company also develops and supports proprietary software solutions, including the Co3 ERP/CRM/POS platform, inno Office cloud file/calendar services, inno Backup archiving, inno Display signage, and the innoKasse event POS system, hosted on its own Internet infrastructure (RIPE LIR, AS 28875) in a Zurich data centre.

Product overview

Innotronic Ingenieurburo GmbH offers a portfolio of proprietary ICT solutions centered on their core Co3 ERP/CRM platform. Co3 serves as the comprehensive hub for internal business operations, encompassing ERP, CRM, warehouse management, point-of-sale (cash register), customer communication, and building technology control. This core platform is complemented by supporting modules including inno Office (cloud-based file storage, synchronization, calendar, and contacts), inno Backup (data backup and archiving), and inno Display (employee/customer/guest display systems). The company also develops specialized tools including innoKasse (event-focused cash register system with multi-station support), inno IP info/i3 (IP address lookup utility available across web, command-line, and iOS platforms), and SpamhausDROP (network security script for Spamhaus blacklist management). The portfolio targets small and medium enterprises (KMU) and includes both hosted/cloud services on the company's own infrastructure and on-premises solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Co3 Comprehensive proprietary platform for internal business operations covering ERP, CRM, warehouse management, point-of-sale (cash register), customer communication, document management, ticket system, invoicing, accounting, absence and working time control, and rental management. Designed for SMEs.
• inno Office Secure file storage and synchronization, along with calendar and contact management for businesses. Cloud solution running on the company's own hardware in a Zurich data centre.
• inno Backup Robust and reliable data backup and archiving solution for business continuity.
• inno Display Flexible display systems for employees, customers, and guests in business environments.
• innoKasse Point-of-sale system for events featuring multiple POS stations, intuitive user interface, tablet operation, article management with name, image, and product group, per-article contingent limits, receipt and voucher printing, and per-product-group and per-station reporting.
• inno IP info (i3) Tool to look up public IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Available as a web page, iOS app, and command-line script for the developer/IT community.
• ICT Systems Planning, Delivery and Installation Planning, delivery and installation of complete ICT systems including workstations (Linux, macOS, Windows), servers, network components, and telephone systems for SMEs and public institutions.
• Software Development and Customisation Conception and programming of individual web and intranet solutions, system programming, and embedded systems software. Full lifecycle support from needs analysis to rollout, including bespoke development projects and customisation of existing programs.
• Consulting and Project Management Strategic ICT planning consulting, complex project leadership, expert assessments of existing systems, and support for IT-adjacent electrical installations.
• Ongoing Maintenance and Support Fault diagnosis, ongoing maintenance, monitoring and alerting services for ICT systems, including remote support capability using TeamViewer. Support accessible via email and phone.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sustained customer relationships of 20+ years with some institutional clients (public institutions and critical infrastructure operators)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• RIPEminorOthersInnotronic is a member of RIPE (Réseaux IP Européens), the European forum for Internet coordination. As a RIPE LIR (Local Internet Registry) since 2016, the company holds its own AS number (AS 28875) and IP address allocations, which underpins its own Internet infrastructure capability.
• SwissIXminorOthersInnotronic is a member of SwissIX (Swiss Internet Exchange), the neutral infrastructure for Internet traffic exchange in Switzerland, founded in 2001 by Swiss ISPs. Membership supports the company's own Internet infrastructure by enabling peering at the SwissIX exchange.
• CommunityRack.orgminorOthersInnotronic supports CommunityRack.org, a non-profit association of technology enthusiasts operating co-location racks in data centres in and around Zurich. The support is part of Innotronic's community engagement and commitment to Internet technologies.
• UPTM GmbH (acquired 2012)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnotronic acquired UPTM GmbH based in Forch in January 2012. This acquisition expanded the company's capabilities and customer base as part of its growth strategy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Open Networks Switzerland: Swiss IT services provider focusing on SMEs and offering infrastructure, cloud, and managed services with a regional presence. Comparable in customer segment (Swiss KMU) and service portfolio.
• BitHawk AG: Swiss IT full-service provider offering workplace, server, network, and managed services to SMEs and mid-market companies. Directly comparable in services portfolio and target customer profile to Innotronic.
• Mirus IT AG: Swiss managed-services provider focused on SMEs in the Zürich/Aargau region, offering IT infrastructure, support, and cloud solutions. Comparable in target segment (KMU), geography, and managed-services model.
• Infomaniak: Swiss-owned cloud and hosting provider emphasising data sovereignty, own datacentres in Switzerland, and bundled productivity/cloud services. Directly comparable to Innotronic's 'own infrastructure + sovereign cloud' positioning for Swiss SMEs and institutions.
• Avectris AG: Swiss IT services company delivering workplace, cloud, and managed services to SMEs and public-sector customers across German-speaking Switzerland. Comparable as a regional ICT integrator serving similar KMU and institutional segments.
• Helbling Informatik: Swiss IT services firm providing consulting, integration, and managed ICT services primarily to Swiss mid-market and institutional clients. Comparable in scope, target geography, and integration-led service model.

Broad incumbents

• Swisscom: Switzerland's dominant telecom and ICT incumbent offering cloud, managed services, and SME-focused ICT integration. Comparable as a full-spectrum ICT provider for Swiss SMEs and public-sector clients, though at vastly greater scale.
• Bechtle AG: Large European IT systems integrator with a strong DACH presence providing IT infrastructure, services, and software solutions to mid-market and enterprise customers. Comparable in the systems integration and managed services categories Innotronic targets.
• ti&m AG: Swiss software and IT services company combining custom software development with digital transformation consulting for banks, insurance, and public sector. Comparable as a Swiss-based engineering-led IT and custom software provider.

Emerging players

• Odoo SA: Open-source ERP/CRM/POS platform increasingly used by SMEs as a lower-cost alternative to SAP/Dynamics. Comparable indirectly as an ERP vendor targeting similar SME segments that Co3 addresses, though Odoo is a global vendor at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/innotronic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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