IdeoConsult

Name

IdeoConsult

Legal name

IdeoConsult EURL

Website

https://ideoconsult.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Managed Services and Consulting

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

DevSecOps & Supply Chain Security (DevOps toolchain security) (BPAEAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) (BPAEAKAC)

Keywords

• IT managed services
• Network infrastructure
• Cybersecurity consulting
• Cloud hosting services
• Digital transformation advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

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. Internet Access Services: FTTO (Fiber to the Office), FTTH (Fiber to the Home), and Mobile (4G/5G) internet access services provided to business clients. Recurring subscription revenue with availability commitments.
2. SaaS and Software Licensing: Software and progiciel solutions provided via SaaS subscription or usage license, depending on client contract terms. Recurring revenue from software subscriptions.
3. Cloud and Hosting Services: Hosting solutions on IdeoConsult's cloud infrastructure with 24/7 availability. Includes virtual machines, containerized environments, storage, and backup services. Recurring subscription model.
4. Hardware Sales and Rental: Sale or rental of network equipment including firewalls (OPNsense, Sophos), Ruckus WiFi access points and controllers, Netgear hardware (switches, routers, access points). One-time sale or rental arrangements.
5. Support and Maintenance: Technical support and evolutionary/corrective maintenance for software solutions and services. Availability and response times defined per support contract. Additional billing for non-standard support requests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IdeoConsult provides IT consulting, managed services, and digital transformation solutions for French SMEs, hotel groups, and multi-site organizations. Core offerings include open-source cybersecurity (OPNsense firewall/UTM with ZenArmor), cloud infrastructure and hosting on proprietary infrastructure, internet connectivity (FTTO/FTTH/4G/5G), network design and deployment (Ruckus WiFi, Netgear), Bhyve virtualization, and KNX building automation, delivered alongside ongoing technical support and maintenance contracts.

Product overview

IdeoConsult is an IT consulting and managed services company offering a portfolio of connectivity, cloud infrastructure, and security solutions for businesses. The core offerings include internet access services (FTTO/FTTH/4G/5G), SaaS software subscriptions, cloud hosting on proprietary infrastructure (virtual machines, containers, storage, backup), and technical support/maintenance. The product portfolio includes OPNsense and Sophos firewalls (sold or rented with configuration), Ruckus WiFi systems, Netgear network hardware, and Bhyve virtualization managed via HosterCore. IdeoConsult also offers ZenArmor as an advanced OPNsense plugin for enhanced security. Service offerings span security and continuity, network infrastructure, operations/supervision, modernization, and multi-site support, primarily targeting SMEs, hotel groups, and distributed organizations. The company positions itself as an OPNsense specialist in France, promoting open source solutions for NIS2 compliance and digital sovereignty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Internet Access Services (FTTO/FTTH/Mobile) Provides internet connectivity via Fibre Optic FTTO (Fiber to the Office), Fibre Optic FTTH (Fiber to the Home), or Mobile (4G/5G) connections for business clients, with recurring subscription billing and 24/7 availability.
• Cloud Hosting and Infrastructure Services Cloud hosting on IdeoConsult's own infrastructure providing virtual machines, containerized environments, storage, and backup solutions, with high availability, enhanced security, and 24/7 support on a recurring subscription model.
• Technical Support and Maintenance Technical support and evolutionary/corrective maintenance for software solutions and services, with response times defined per support contract (SLA), including 24/7 availability for internet access, hosting, and backup services.
• OPNsense Firewall Solutions Open-source firewall and Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution provided and deployed by IdeoConsult, aligned with ANSSI recommendations, offering full source code transparency, hardware independence, and up to 50% cost savings versus proprietary alternatives.
• Sophos Firewall Solutions Commercial Sophos firewall solution sold or rented to business clients, including initial configuration service for deployment readiness.
• Ruckus WiFi Solutions Sale and installation of Ruckus WiFi access points and controllers, designed to provide high-performance and secure wireless networks in dense environments such as hotels.
• Netgear Network Hardware Sale of Netgear network equipment including switches, routers, and access points, available new or refurbished, with manufacturer documentation and installation/configuration assistance.
• Security and Business Continuity Services Infrastructure hardening, access security, and business continuity services targeting SMEs, hotel groups, and tertiary sites, including risk reduction, security posture improvement, and regulatory compliance (NIS2, RGPD).
• Network Infrastructure and Interconnection Services Design and deployment of manageable and resilient network architectures for multi-building sites, hospitality, and distributed SMEs, with focus on reliability, simplified operations, and controlled site interconnection.
• Operations and Supervision Services Continuous operational visibility, preventive maintenance, and reduced unanticipated incidents for critical environments and distributed infrastructures, including network monitoring and ongoing operational support.
• Modernization and Rationalization Services Infrastructure modernization for industrial SMEs, tertiary sites, and growing groups, addressing technical debt, end-of-life equipment, and vendor dependency to reduce complexity and improve security posture.
• Multi-Site Support Services Technical and operational coherence for distributed environments including centralized management, local intervention, standardized practices, and technical building management for hotel groups, site networks, and franchises.
• Bhyve Virtualization Solutions FreeBSD-based hypervisor solution with minimalist architecture optimizing hardware resources, native ZFS integration, multi-tenant support, and elimination of license fees, managed via HosterCore for Windows, Linux, and BSD virtual machines.
• Equipment Rental Services Rental of network equipment including routers, firewalls, and WiFi access points bundled with internet access and managed services, with equipment remaining IdeoConsult property during the rental period.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% customer satisfaction rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ZenArmorcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 February 2025ZenArmor is an advanced plugin for OPNsense providing enterprise-grade network security features including native TLS inspection, application classification, cloud application controls, professional web filtering (140+ million sites in 120+ categories), and Active Directory integration. IdeoConsult distributes and implements this solution to enhance their cybersecurity offerings.
• IMMOTEKcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2021IMMOTEK is a leader in domotics and KNX solutions. KNX is the worldwide standard for building automation, certified across all continents meeting international norms (CENELEC/ANSI/ASHRAE/ISO/IEC/CEN). This partnership allows IdeoConsult to offer building management solutions to luxury hospitality and textile sector clients, providing simplicity, flexibility, and installation longevity.
• DecisocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 2 January 2020Deciso is an innovative company developing network appliances and middleware software. Founded in 2000 with strong focus on open-source technology, Deciso provides firewall and UTM appliances that IdeoConsult uses and deploys for clients. Deciso specializes in open-source firewall, UTM, telecommunications, and business intelligence technology.
• Hetzner Online GmbHsupportingOthersHetzner Online GmbH is a German hosting provider that IdeoConsult uses for their self-hosted Matomo analytics and server infrastructure. Data is hosted on Hetzner servers in Germany (Europe), ensuring GDPR compliance and data sovereignty.
• CloudflaresupportingTechnology or IntegrationCloudflare Turnstile anti-bot service is used for contact form protection. This service provides security against automated submissions without deploying tracking cookies. Technical data (IP, user agent) is transmitted to Cloudflare for verification during form submission.
• BipBopsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBipBop (PB) provides advisory guidance to IdeoConsult on open source and AI topics. Referenced in articles about Open Source and AI alliance for system resilience, providing pragmatic and experienced counsel on technology strategy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Deciso: Deciso is the OPNsense hardware/appliance manufacturer and IdeoConsult's closest technology partner. Both companies specialize in open-source network security, firewalls, and UTM for European SMEs, with overlapping target customers and a shared ecosystem — Deciso upstream, IdeoConsult downstream as integrator.
• Nomios: Nomios is a European network and cybersecurity integrator specializing in Cisco, Fortinet, and similar stacks for mid-market and enterprise. Comparable to IdeoConsult in business model (security/network integrator for SMEs) but at much larger scale and with a broader vendor portfolio.
• Advens: Advens is a French cybersecurity pure-player and managed security services provider (MSSP) focused on SMEs, mid-market, and large enterprises. Directly comparable to IdeoConsult in French SME cybersecurity positioning, though Advens is significantly larger and more specialized in managed detection and response.
• IMMOTEK: IMMOTEK is IdeoConsult's KNX building automation partner, specializing in domotics and smart building solutions for hospitality and industrial clients in France. Both companies serve the same luxury hospitality and industrial SME segments with integrated IT/building technology, making them close collaborators and partial competitors.

Broad incumbents

• Stormshield: Stormshield is the French cybersecurity incumbent (subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space) providing certified firewalls and endpoint security. IdeoConsult explicitly designs hybrid architectures combining OPNsense with Stormshield, indicating direct overlap in serving French enterprises with sovereign cybersecurity requirements.
• Hub One: Hub One is a French IT services and managed connectivity provider (subsidiary of Aéroports de Paris group) serving enterprise and multi-site customers with networking, mobility, and cybersecurity. Overlaps with IdeoConsult in multi-site network and managed services for French organizations, particularly in transportation-adjacent verticals.
• OVHcloud: OVHcloud is a major European cloud and hosting provider. IdeoConsult offers self-hosted cloud infrastructure, putting it in adjacent competition with OVHcloud for French SME hosting, backup, and virtualization customers — OVHcloud at hyperscale, IdeoConsult at boutique/managed-service scale.
• Scaleway: Scaleway is a French/European cloud infrastructure provider offering compute, storage, and managed services with a strong sovereignty narrative. Comparable to IdeoConsult in EU-sovereign cloud positioning, though Scaleway operates at vastly larger infrastructure scale.
• Devoteam: Devoteam is a major European IT consulting and digital transformation firm with strong French roots, serving mid-market and enterprise with cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure services. Overlaps with IdeoConsult in French SME digital transformation and infrastructure modernization, though at substantially larger scale.
• Econocom: Econocom is a European (French-headquartered) IT services and technology financing group with a substantial SME and mid-market managed services business. Comparable to IdeoConsult in serving French SMEs with multi-vendor infrastructure, connectivity, and managed services — though Econocom operates at group scale with multiple verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ideoconsult
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ideoconsult

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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