Alteo Business Systems GmbH

What Alteo Business Systems GmbH does

Alteo Business Systems GmbH is a Switzerland-based ERP consulting and implementation firm operating as an official Abacus Silver Partner. Founded in 2015 in Oensingen, Canton Solothurn, the company sells, implements, customizes, and supports the Abacus Business Software suite for small and medium-sized enterprises (KMU) across German-speaking Switzerland. Its core product surface spans financial accounting, payroll/HR, order processing, production planning (PPS), CRM, time tracking, expense management, and reporting — delivered either on customer servers or via the AbaWeb SaaS platform that Alteo hosts. Supporting offerings include a shared/dedicated server hosting service, a data integration practice for connecting Abacus to third-party systems, and a portfolio of mobile apps (AbaClik, AbaService, AbaOrder, AbaSmart, AbaClocK) that extend ERP workflows to field staff.

The business model combines recurring subscription revenue (monthly Abacus module subscriptions such as FIBU 2 from CHF 26, Financial Package 2 from CHF 90, LOHN 3 from CHF 32, and SMARTLINE 1 from CHF 205), managed services (AbaWeb cloud hosting and dedicated server hosting), and professional services billed at CHF 120/h for support and CHF 180/h for consultation. Target customer segments are Swiss SMEs broadly, with named focus areas in Treuhand (trust/accounting firms), law firms (anchored by the 2024 AbaLaw ecosystem launch), and manufacturing/production firms. Distribution is direct, sales-led, regional to German-speaking Switzerland, supplemented by a content website (alteosys.ch), Google AdWords, and an annual customer event. The 100+ combined person-years of Abacus expertise across the team, vendor-issued certifications in PPS, time tracking, and expense management, and a December 2025 CEO transition to Marcel Baghdassarian with an explicit "growth and digitalization" mandate form the company's principal competitive and forward-looking signals.

Name

Alteo Business Systems GmbH

Legal name

Alteo Business Systems GmbH

Website

https://alteosys.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alteo Business Systems GmbH is a Swiss Abacus Silver Partner that resells, implements, and hosts the Abacus ERP suite, delivering consulting, cloud hosting, and subscription services to SMEs in German-speaking Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Software Consulting and Implementation

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP/CRM/HRIS Implementation & Integration (BPAEAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA), ERP Managed Services & AMS (Application Management) (BPAEAGAB)

Keywords

• ERP consulting services
• Business software implementation
• Cloud hosting services
• Payroll and HR software
• Software reseller

Headquarters

HQ city

Oensingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Abacus Software Subscriptions: Monthly subscription fees for Abacus software modules (FIBU, Lohn, etc.) delivered via AbaWeb cloud platform. Pricing based on user count and functionality tier.
2. ERP Consulting Services: Professional services including implementation, customization, training, and project management for Abacus Business Software.
3. Cloud Hosting Services: Server hosting for Abacus clients - both virtual server sharing and dedicated physical server options.
4. Support Services: Technical support services billed at 120 CHF/hour. Consultation at 180 CHF/hour.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Alteo Business Systems GmbH is a certified Abacus Silver Partner that resells, implements, and supports the Abacus Business Software ERP platform for Swiss SMEs. Its core offerings include ERP consulting (needs analysis, implementation, training, project management), cloud hosting via AbaWeb and dedicated server hosting, and ongoing technical support for Abacus modules spanning financial accounting, payroll/HR, production planning, CRM, and reporting.

Product overview

Alteo Business Systems GmbH is an Abacus Silver Partner that resells, implements, and supports the Abacus Business Software ERP system along with providing related consulting services. The company operates a modular product portfolio centered on the Abacus Enterprise ERP platform, which includes financial accounting (Finanzsoftware), payroll (Lohn/HR), order processing (Auftragsbearbeitung/Fakturierung), project management (AbaProject), fixed asset accounting (Anlagebuchhaltung), production planning (PPS), customer relationship management (CRM), e-business, human resources, time tracking, service and contract management (SVM), archiving/scanning, and reporting/analytics (Data Analyzer, AbaReport) as integrated modules. Cloud delivery is provided via AbaWeb SaaS with additional options for AbaNinja (small business accounting) and MyAbacus (personalized dashboard). Specialized solutions include AbaLaw ecosystem for law firms and the DeepCloud ecosystem (DeepBox, DeepSign, DeepID) for AI-based document management and digital signatures. Mobile access is available through AbaClik, AbaService, AbaOrder, AbaSmart, and AbaClocK apps. Alteo also offers server hosting services and specialized consulting, implementation, and data integration services for the Abacus platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Abacus Enterprise ERP Software Modular ERP software from Abacus Research AG resold by Alteo as a Silver Partner; data is held centrally without duplicate entry, production processes are reliably controlled, and modules integrate into any work environment. Targeted at Swiss SMEs seeking comprehensive ERP.
• AbaWeb Cloud Hosting Cloud-based SaaS delivery of Abacus Business Software requiring only a browser and internet connection; eliminates the need for own Abacus license, own installation, and own server infrastructure. Updates are installed automatically.
• Server Hosting (Virtual and Dedicated) Managed Abacus server hosting with options for virtual server (shared hardware) or dedicated physical server exclusively for the customer; reduces maintenance costs and eliminates the need for own server infrastructure.
• Abacus Consulting Services Professional services for Abacus Business Software including needs analysis, user training, project management, ongoing support, realization, and process analysis and design. Covers all Abacus modules and is the firm's flagship service offering.
• Data Integration Services Interface development and data exchange configuration for connecting Abacus ERP with external systems and third-party applications.
• Technical Support and Consultation Hourly-billed technical support services for Abacus customers: consultation at 180 CHF/hour, support at 120 CHF/hour, plus travel costs and expenses.
• Abacus Training and Project Management User training and project management services delivered as part of Abacus ERP implementation engagements for Swiss SMEs.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 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 capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Abacus Research AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Abacus Silver Partner. Alteo acts as distribution and implementation partner for Abacus Business Software products in German-speaking Switzerland. Provides consulting, implementation, training, and support services for all Abacus modules.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Puzzle ITC GmbH: Bern-based Swiss IT services firm with open-source ERP and digitalization expertise — comparable as a Swiss SME-focused IT consultancy, though operating outside Alteo's German-speaking Switzerland core geography and with a different technology stack focus.

Broad incumbents

• AWK Group AG: Larger Swiss IT consulting firm with a substantial ERP and digitalization practice covering multiple platforms — overlapping with Alteo on ERP consulting for Swiss enterprises but at significantly greater scale and platform breadth.
• ELCA Informatique SA: One of Switzerland's largest independent IT services firms offering ERP consulting, custom software, and managed services — comparable as a Swiss enterprise software consultancy, though operating across many platforms beyond Abacus.
• BDO Switzerland: Major Swiss advisory and accounting firm with an ERP/digitalization consulting practice serving SMEs — overlapping on ERP implementation for Swiss SMEs, particularly in the Treuhand segment, but at substantially larger scale and broader service portfolio.

Direct peers

• Microwin AG: St. Gallen-based certified Abacus Silver Partner offering ERP implementation, cloud hosting, and consulting to Swiss SMEs — a near-identical business model to Alteo, comparable in size and regional focus.
• HBS Consulting AG: Swiss Abacus implementation partner serving SMEs in German-speaking Switzerland with ERP consulting, cloud hosting, and support services — directly overlapping with Alteo's offering, target customer, and partner-tier positioning.
• COS ERP AG: Swiss Abacus ERP specialist offering implementation and consulting to SMEs — directly comparable as another Abacus channel partner competing for similar Swiss SME customers.
• innobit AG: Swiss Abacus partner specializing in ERP implementation, hosting, and digitalization consulting for SMEs — closely comparable to Alteo in product mix, partner status, and customer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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 →

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