IBA Group CZ/SK

What IBA Group CZ/SK does

IBA Group CZ/SK is a regional IT services subsidiary of IBA Group a.s., operating three development centres in Prague, Brno, and Ostrava with more than 120 professionals. The company designs, develops, and maintains custom enterprise software for Czech and international clients across telecommunications, banking, manufacturing, energy, transport, and government — including T-Mobile, O2, Moneta Money Bank, Czech National Bank, Ministry of Defence, CEMEX, HEXPOL, MERO, RegioJet, and Lesy ČR. Delivery is anchored in mainstream enterprise platforms (Liferay, IBM FileNet, Microsoft SharePoint, Azure) layered with proprietary products: DocuStore (ECM), IBA Answera (AI customer-service automation), IBA EDA (electronic trusted archive), Goods Checker (computer-vision merchandising automation), and tapXphone (NFC-based SoftPOS). Capabilities span consulting, custom development, integration, maintenance/servicing, RPA, information security, business intelligence, cloud, and identity management (midPoint IDM).

The company monetises through professional services (custom development and consulting engagements delivered under project-based, quote-driven pricing) alongside recurring revenue from maintenance contracts and SaaS/licensing of its proprietary platforms. Go-to-market is consulting-led, with direct enterprise sales supplemented by an inside-sales function; co-marketing and referrals run through its Microsoft Gold Partner status and additional integrations with IBM, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, Tableau, WorkFusion, and 1C. Demand generation is supported through a Czech-language content/insights blog, named case studies, and recurring participation in industry events (Microsoft Ignite, IAOP Outsourcing World Summit, Transport Ticketing Conference, MidPoint Community MeetUp).

IBA CZ/SK operates as part of a multi-country IBA Group delivery network spanning 11+ countries, giving it near-shore capacity to serve multinational clients while keeping its primary commercial footprint in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Founded 1999, the entity has accumulated 21+ years of Czech-market delivery experience and 2,000+ projects, with leadership consolidated under General Director Aleš Hojka across both IBA CZ and IBA SK.

Name

IBA Group CZ/SK

Legal name

IBA Group a.s.

Website

https://ibacz.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IBA Group CZ/SK is a Czech and Slovak IT services subsidiary of IBA Group a.s., operating three development centres (Prague, Brno, Ostrava) with 120+ professionals delivering custom enterprise software, consulting, and proprietary platforms (DocuStore, Answera, EDA, Goods Checker, tapXphone) to large corporates and government institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Enterprise Software Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Application Reporting, BI & Analytics Enablement (BPAEAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG), Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) & BI (HDAEAMAG)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Enterprise IT consulting
• Document management systems
• Robotic process automation
• Retail computer vision

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Design, development, and programming of custom enterprise software tailored to client needs. Delivered by three development centres in Prague, Brno, and Ostrava. Projects span portals, document management, mobile applications, and security systems.
2. IT Consulting: Advisory services covering technology selection, process optimisation, and digital transformation consulting, including RPA/AI assessment and implementation.
3. Maintenance and Servicing: Ongoing software maintenance and support services for delivered solutions, ensuring continued operation and evolution of client systems.
4. Proprietary Software Products (DocuStore, Answera, EDA, Goods Checker, tapXphone): Licensing and SaaS delivery of proprietary platforms including DocuStore (ECM), Answera (customer service automation), EDA (electronic archive), Goods Checker (retail AI), and tapXphone (SoftPOS). Offered as bespoke solutions tailored to clients and as platform-based SaaS subscriptions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IBA Group CZ/SK is a Czech IT services company that designs, develops, and maintains custom enterprise software for large corporations and government institutions in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, delivered through three development centres in Prague, Brno, and Ostrava. It complements its custom development practice with a portfolio of proprietary software products including DocuStore (ECM), IBA Answera (customer service automation), IBA EDA (electronic trusted archive), Goods Checker (computer vision retail merchandising), and tapXphone (SoftPOS), alongside platform-based implementations on Microsoft SharePoint, Liferay, IBM FileNet, and midPoint.

Product overview

IBA Group CZ/SK delivers custom enterprise software development and specialized IT solutions, operating three development centers in Prague, Brno, and Ostrava with over 120 professionals. The portfolio centers on a modular set of proprietary and platform-based products: DocuStore (custom ECM built on open-source components), IBA Answera (AI-powered customer response automation), and IBA EDA (electronic trusted archive). These are complemented by solutions built on third-party platforms — MS SharePoint, Liferay, IBM FileNet, and IDM based on midPoint — as well as specialized proprietary tools including Goods Checker (computer vision merchandising automation), tapXphone (SoftPOS payment acceptance), IBA AFPA, t-rail, and r-Tube. The company also provides consulting, custom software development, and servicing across robotic process automation, information security, data and content management, business intelligence, and cloud solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Goods Checker AI-powered computer vision merchandising automation platform that recognises products on retail shelves, verifies planogram compliance, detects out-of-stock items, and generates KPI reports for retail execution management. Includes Plano Creator for planogram creation, Shelf Eye for product recognition, and Check & Go mobile application. Supports over 95% product recognition accuracy and up to 30-second image processing.
• DocuStore Proprietary Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution for document management and internal document sharing, built on open-source platform components using modern web, mobile, and database technologies. Designed for tailor-made, cost-effective enterprise deployment.
• IBA Answera

Quantifiable outcome

• 78% data extraction automation rate in banking RPA/AI project, with 94% average accuracy and 63% reduction in manual effort (from 5 min to 1m 50s per transaction)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationIBA CZ holds Microsoft Gold Partner status in the area of application development, demonstrating certified competencies in Microsoft technologies including .NET, C#, SharePoint, PowerApps, and Microsoft Azure. The partnership provides access to Microsoft's technology stack, development tools, and co-marketing opportunities.
• LiferaycoreTechnology or IntegrationIBA CZ is a certified implementation partner for Liferay, using it as a primary portal technology platform for enterprise portal solutions. Liferay is listed as one of the core technologies alongside IBM FileNet and MS SharePoint.
• IBM (FileNet)coreTechnology or IntegrationIBA CZ implements IBM FileNet as a core enterprise content management and document management platform. IBM FileNet is one of the three main technology pillars alongside Liferay and MS SharePoint.
• Microsoft SharePointcoreTechnology or IntegrationIBA CZ delivers solutions based on Microsoft SharePoint, including intranet implementations, reporting applications, and business process automation. Multiple case studies reference SharePoint-based projects for clients including MERO, Lesy ČR, and HEXPOL.
• Evolveum (midPoint)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBA CZ & SK is a Silver Partner of the midPoint open-source Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) platform developed by Evolveum. The company actively participates in the midPoint Community MeetUp, shares implementation experiences, and collaborates on roadmap discussions. IBA has been a long-term implementer of midPoint for enterprise clients.
• IAOP (International Association of Outsourcing Professionals)coreOthersIBA Group has been included in the IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 list for 8 consecutive years in the Leader category. IAOP is a global standard for outsourcing professional development and assessment, evaluating customer references, awards and certifications, innovation programs, and CSR.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Adastra: Central European IT consultancy delivering data, BI, and custom enterprise solutions for banking, insurance, and regulated industries. Overlapping service portfolio and similar client verticals to IBA CZ/SK.
• Unicorn: Czech-headquartered IT services group delivering custom enterprise software, system integration, and digital transformation for CEE enterprises and government. Direct competitor in the same Czech market with overlapping Microsoft/IBM platform expertise and similar size band.
• Profinit EU: Czech-based IT services firm specialising in data, BI, and custom enterprise development for banks, insurance, and telecom. Comparable in size, customer profile, and Microsoft-/IBM-centric delivery model to IBA CZ/SK.
• Cleverlance (ETS Group): Czech IT services and product company focused on banking, insurance, and government clients, with proprietary software offerings. Comparable scale and vertical mix, and a frequent co-bidder on Czech enterprise and public-sector tenders.

Regional players

• Soitron: Slovak-headquartered IT services company with strong Czech operations, delivering custom development, integration, and managed services to enterprise and public-sector clients. Direct regional competitor with similar size and delivery model.

Emerging players

• Planorama (Vispera): Computer vision and image recognition vendor focused on retail shelf analytics, planogram compliance, and merchandising automation. Direct functional competitor to IBA CZ/SK's Goods Checker product in the retail AI space.

Broad incumbents

• EPAM Systems: Global digital engineering and custom software services firm with Eastern European delivery hubs serving banking, telecom, and enterprise clients. Overlapping value proposition and target clients with IBA CZ/SK, but at much larger scale and global reach.
• Endava: Global IT services and digital transformation company with significant CEE delivery centres (Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia). Competes for European banking and enterprise custom development work similar to IBA CZ/SK, but at substantially larger scale.
• Tietoevry: Nordic-origin IT services and software company with a sizeable Czech delivery centre serving banking, government, manufacturing, and telecom clients. Competes for the same enterprise RFPs as IBA CZ/SK but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Others

• Evolveum (midPoint): Slovak open-source vendor of the midPoint Identity Governance & Administration platform, with which IBA CZ/SK holds a Silver Partner relationship. Comparable in geography and identity-management focus; relevant as ecosystem partner and identity-governance capability benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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