What Executive Service Exe.it does

EXE.IT SRL SB is an Italian IT services and managed infrastructure provider founded in 1988 by Gianni Capra in Castel San Pietro Terme, Bologna. The company delivers cloud, hosting, managed IT, networking, and data protection services to over 3,000 Italian clients across SMEs, mid-market enterprises, non-profits, and public-sector entities, with its commercial operation anchored in Emilia-Romagna and serving the broader Italian market. Its flagship product is VDC Green, a private Virtual Data Center built on Lenovo ThinkAgile MX/CP hyperconverged infrastructure running Windows Server 2019 Datacenter, delivered from the proprietary 00GATE facility. The 00GATE site — a wooden-structure zero-emission data center with freecooling, on-site solar, and TUV-certified renewable energy cover — is positioned as the first zero-emission data center in Southern Europe and underpins the company's sustainability differentiation.

The revenue model is a mix of recurring monthly annuity fees for managed IT services (ITaaS Light and Full Outsourcing | ITaaS Advanced), subscription-based cloud and hosting (VPS, VDC, IaaS), recurring data protection (DPaaS, BaaS), professional services and consulting (including Power BI and GDPR advisory), and hardware/software resale or rental. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise and inside sales, association-led channels (CNA Technology Team, Ass.O.Cert.Bio for the Rete OIP vertical platform), and an event-driven presence at regional trade shows. Customers range from sole proprietors to larger mid-market accounts such as Trevi, HAIFA, Italian Distribution Group, and Fondazione Cariplo, with pricing structured around quote-based, flat monthly fees rather than consumption-based billing. EXE.IT is a certified B Corporation and holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2017, Green Cloud, Bioagricoop ECOENERGY, Rating di Legalità, and RIPE NCC LIR certifications, and it operates as both an MSP and an ISP from the 00GATE hub.

Name

Executive Service Exe.it

Legal name

EXE.IT SRL SB

Website

https://exe.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EXE.IT is an Italian managed IT services provider founded in 1988 in Castel San Pietro Terme (Bologna), delivering cloud, hosting, data protection, and full IT outsourcing to over 3,000 Italian SMEs, enterprises, and non-profits from its proprietary zero-emission 00GATE green data center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services and Cloud Infrastructure

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-User Computing Outsourcing (EUC / Desktop Services) (BPAEAMAE), Network, Infrastructure & Data Center Integration (BPAEAAAK)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cloud hosting services
• Green data center
• IT infrastructure outsourcing
• Virtual private server hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Castel San Pietro Terme

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services (ITaaS): Monthly recurring fees for fully managed IT infrastructure and outsourcing services. Includes system monitoring, maintenance, security, and support delivered from the 00GATE data center. Pricing structured as a single monthly annuity with fully installment-able payments.
2. Cloud and Hosting Services (VPS, VDC, IaaS): Virtual Private Server, Virtual Data Center, and Infrastructure as a Service offerings. May include per-resource pricing (CPU, RAM, storage) with transparent flat costs and no hidden metrics.
3. Hardware and Software Rental/Sales: Rental and sale of hardware and software to clients as part of full outsourcing or standalone procurement.
4. Consulting and Professional Services: IT consulting, GDPR advisory services, network design, and implementation services. Includes free basic consultations during emergencies (e.g., COVID-19 smart working).
5. Data Protection Services (DPaaS, BaaS): Recurring backup and data protection services bundled with VDC or sold independently.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EXE.IT provides managed IT services, cloud hosting, virtual data center, and full IT outsourcing to Italian businesses and public-sector clients. Its flagship offering is VDC GREEN, a private virtual data center built on Lenovo ThinkAgile hyperconverged infrastructure, delivered from its proprietary 00GATE zero-emission Green Data Center in Castel San Pietro Terme, Bologna. Complementary services include VPS hosting, ITaaS Light and Full Outsourcing, BaaS/DPaaS data protection, NOC managed services, and enterprise network design and support.

Product overview

EXE.IT is an IT services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of cloud and infrastructure services anchored by its flagship 00GATE Green Data Center — the first zero-emission data center in Southern Europe. The core product is VDC GREEN (Virtual Data Center Green), a private cloud service built on Lenovo ThinkAgile MX technology providing hyperconverged infrastructure. The portfolio includes VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting, ITaaS in both Light and Advanced/Full Outsourcing tiers, complemented by managed services including BaaS (Backup as a Service), DPaaS (Data Protection as a Service), NOC (Network Operations Center), network design and management, Power BI consulting, and e-commerce development. Services are differentiated by sustainability credentials, Italian data residency, and ISO 9001/27001 certified management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 00GATE: The company's flagship zero-emission Green Data Center facility located in Castel San Pietro Terme, Bologna. Features wooden construction, solar power, free-cooling technology, and serves as the operational hub for all cloud services.

Products and services

• VDC GREEN (Virtual Data Center Green) Private Virtual Data Center service powered by Lenovo ThinkAgile MX technology, offering cloud-in-a-box capabilities with integrated compute, storage, and networking resources. Features zero-emission operations at the 00GATE facility, flat transparent costs, and integrated data management. Targeted at Italian businesses needing enterprise-grade private cloud infrastructure.
• VPS (Virtual Private Server) Virtual private server hosting service providing scalable, secure virtualized server resources with remote management capabilities. Designed for Italian businesses needing flexible cloud-hosted server infrastructure.
• ITaaS Light Lightweight IT-as-a-Service offering providing managed IT infrastructure with scalable resources and transparent monthly pricing. Aimed at small and medium businesses seeking partial IT management without full outsourcing.
• Full Outsourcing | ITaaS Advanced Comprehensive managed IT outsourcing service covering all company IT systems with 24/7 expert support and fully itemized monthly billing. Targeted at Italian businesses seeking full IT infrastructure management without in-house staff.
• BaaS – Backup as a Service Managed backup service providing automated data protection and disaster recovery capabilities. Delivered from the 00GATE Green Data Center for Italian business clients.
• DPaaS – Data Protection as a Service Data protection service offering secure storage, backup, and business continuity solutions for enterprise clients. Delivered as a managed service from the zero-emission data center.
• NOC – Network Operations Center Network monitoring and management service providing 24/7 supervision of infrastructure, servers, and applications with remote and on-site intervention capabilities. Serves Italian businesses requiring continuous network and server oversight.
• Hosting e Server Dedicati Traditional web hosting and dedicated server services for customers requiring physical server infrastructure. Includes domain registration, hosting, email accounts, and web services from the 00GATE facility.
• Creazione e gestione reti aziendali Enterprise network design, implementation, and maintenance services including LAN/WAN/wireless networks, structured cabling, VPN, and security. Targeted at Italian businesses needing professional network infrastructure.
• Assistenza e consulting Technical assistance and IT consulting services for infrastructure optimization, security, and performance. Includes GDPR advisory services and network design consulting for Italian business clients.
• Power BI Consulting Microsoft Power BI consulting service for data analytics, visualization, and business intelligence reporting. Targeted at Italian businesses seeking to transform data into actionable insights for decision-making.
• E-commerce e sviluppo Custom e-commerce and web application development services for digital transformation projects. Targets Italian businesses seeking to build or migrate online commerce platforms.
• Noleggio e vendita hardware e software Hardware and software rental and sales services for IT equipment procurement. Provides clients with rental or outright purchase options as part of full outsourcing or standalone procurement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% reduction in air conditioning energy consumption compared to traditional data centers
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers32 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lenovo Data Center GroupcoreTechnology or Integration · 7 May 2020Flagship technology partnership. Exe.it operates its VDC Green, cloud, and data center services on Lenovo ThinkAgile CP and MX Series platforms (ThinkAgile CP6000 cluster, ThinkSystem SR650, SR630 V2). Lenovo is a Data Center Partner Cloud/Managed Services Provider for Exe.it. Lenovo has featured Exe.it as a customer case study on intel.com. Joint digital press conference held May 7, 2020. Coverage in Corriere della Sera, 01 Net, Punto Informatico, Business Insider Italia, and other media.
• Ass.O.Cert.Bio (Organic Certification Bodies)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2018Exe.it collaborated with eight principal organic certification bodies (Ass.O.Cert.Bio) that certify 90% of Italy's organic operators to develop Rete OIP (Organic Integrity Platform), a traceability system for organic agricultural supply chains. The case study was presented at a CIA-Anabio event in Rome on October 17, 2018.
• Onda SolareminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Exe.it was official sponsor of Emilia4 solar vehicle project by Onda Solare (with University of Bologna). The vehicle won the American Solar Challenge 2018 using only solar energy, demonstrating that sustainability and zero emissions are achievable.
• Intel CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntel features Exe.it's ThinkAgile CP6000 cluster as an official customer case study. The cluster features 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Exe.it uses Intel Optane SSDs and Intel 3D NAND SSDs in ThinkSystem SR650. Intel's Amx technology is referenced for AI workloads. The Intel logo is co-branded on Exe.it materials.
• Anabio-Cia (Italian Farmers' Confederation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnabio, the organic agriculture branch of CIA, collaborated on the Rete OIP platform development and hosted the case study presentation at 'Accrescere la reputazione del biologico' event.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationExe.it's VDC Green runs on Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition with Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Series. Microsoft Dynamics NAV certifications are held by company staff.
• CNA (National Confederation of Crafts and Small and Medium Enterprises)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExe.it participates in the CNA Technology Team, a group of specialized IT firms offering digital services to CNA member businesses in the Imola area.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Register.it: Italian domain, hosting, email, and managed server provider serving SMEs — directly comparable on VPS, hosting, and basic managed services, though less focused on sustainability differentiation.
• Seeweb: Italian cloud and hosting provider offering virtual servers, dedicated hosting, and managed cloud services with an emphasis on Italian data residency — competes with EXE.IT on the same SME and enterprise hosting buyers.
• Aruba S.p.A. Italy's largest cloud, hosting, and data center operator offering VPS, dedicated servers, cloud backup, and managed services to SMEs and enterprises — directly overlapping with EXE.IT's VPS, VDC, BaaS/DPaaS, and ITaaS portfolio.
• IONOS (1&1 IONOS): European hosting and cloud provider with strong presence in Italy offering VPS, dedicated servers, and managed cloud; directly competes for the same Italian SME buyer that EXE.IT targets.

Broad incumbents

• OVHcloud: European hyperscale cloud and bare-metal hosting provider; broader incumbent with overlapping VPS, dedicated server, and private cloud offerings that compete with EXE.IT on price-sensitive Italian workloads.
• TeamSystem: Italian SMB-focused software and IT services group offering cloud ERP, hosting, and managed IT; comparable in serving Italian SMEs with bundled IT and cloud offerings, though with a stronger software portfolio.
• Cloudflare: Global CDN, security, and edge cloud platform with managed security and zero-trust offerings that overlap with EXE.IT's SOC and network security services for Italian enterprise customers.
• Vodafone Business Italia: Telecom operator offering cloud, connectivity, and managed IT services to Italian enterprises; broader incumbent whose unified communications and managed services compete with EXE.IT for enterprise IT outsourcing deals.
• Engineering Ingegneria Informatica: Large Italian IT services and systems integration group serving enterprises and public administration; broader incumbent offering cloud, managed services, and IT outsourcing that overlaps with EXE.IT's ITaaS Advanced offering.

Regional players

• Lombardia Informatica / CSI Piemonte: Italian in-house IT companies serving regional public administrations with cloud, hosting, and managed services — comparable in serving Italian public-sector clients with locally hosted, GDPR-compliant IT, though focused on their respective regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/exe.it
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exeit

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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