What Axium Solutions does

Axium Solutions is a French B2B managed IT services provider and Ricoh Expert Partner headquartered in Chilly Mazarin (Essonne), founded in 2012 by Roger Duarte and Antoine Duhen. The company operates three interconnected solution lines: (1) printing solutions centered on Ricoh multifunction laser printers (A4 to A3+/SRA3), professional digital presses (up to 135 ppm), and large-format plotters, available for sale or rental; (2) IT infrastructure spanning desktops, laptops, servers, networking equipment, audiovisual, and cybersecurity/disaster recovery offerings, with a 3,000+ item catalog; and (3) telecommunications, including IPBX/VoIP telephony, dedicated fiber with guaranteed bandwidth, and unified communications. The technology stack leverages Ricoh's proprietary capabilities — Always Current Technology for firmware upgradability and CAMEL for remote diagnostics — alongside integrations with PaperCut for badge-based print control and AirPrint/Mopria/cloud-platform connectors.

The business model combines hardware resale, recurring leasing/maintenance contracts (monthly billing, 8-hour national response, 4-hour average intervention), subscription-based IT managed services, usage-based VoIP international calling, and professional services for IT audits and GDPR compliance. Axium employs 50+ collaborators to provide national French coverage and serves 1,500+ clients, with primary focus on TPE and PME businesses and secondary coverage of enterprise accounts including Best Western, Peugeot (Stellantis), Groupe Fayat, Keller Williams, Leclerc, Croix Rouge Française, Korian, and Aramex. Distribution is exclusively direct, via consultation-based field sales and a service network; there is no e-commerce channel. GTM combines a corporate website with cost calculators, LinkedIn and Facebook presence, client testimonials, and event sponsorships such as Masterminds Grand Paris 2023.

Name

Axium Solutions

Legal name

AXIUM SOLUTIONS

Website

https://axiumsolutions.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Axium Solutions is a French Ricoh Expert Partner providing printing, IT infrastructure, managed services, and VoIP telephony to 1,500+ SMB and enterprise clients across France via 50+ field collaborators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (33421)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Low-Voltage Wiring (Data/CAT6, Coax, Phone) (HSAOADAI)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Multifunction printer leasing
• VoIP business telephony
• Digital printing equipment
• IT infrastructure solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chilly-mazarin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing Equipment Sales and Rental: Sale and leasing of multifunction printers, photocopiers, and large format presses from Ricoh. Rental contracts include maintenance and regular equipment upgrades to prevent obsolescence.
2. IT Equipment Sales: Sale of computer hardware including servers, routers, switches, WiFi access points, PCs, and accessories. Over 3000 articles in catalog.
3. Maintenance and Managed Services: IT infrastructure management, remote and on-site maintenance, helpdesk support, and managed services contracts ensuring continuous operations for clients.
4. VoIP Telephony Services: IPBX telephony solutions with guaranteed bandwidth, mobile and fixed convergence, and competitive international calling rates to over 100 destinations.
5. Print Consumables: Sale of toners, paper, and other consumables for printing equipment with next-day delivery service.
6. Professional Services: IT audits, system optimization, GDPR compliance consulting, and custom implementation services for IT and printing infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Axium Solutions sells, leases, and services Ricoh multifunction printers, photocopiers, digital presses, and large format plotters, alongside IT infrastructure (computers, servers, networking, security), managed IT services (infogérance, remote and on-site maintenance), and VoIP business telephony with dedicated fiber internet. As a Ricoh Expert Partner with national field coverage in France, the company bundles equipment, consumables, maintenance, and telecommunications into single-vendor contracts for TPE, PME, and multi-site enterprise customers.

Product overview

Axium Solutions is a managed IT services provider offering three interconnected solution lines: (1) Printing solutions encompassing Ricoh multifunction laser printers (A4-A3+) for sale or rental, large format plotters, and digital presses with speeds up to 135 ppm; (2) IT infrastructure including computer hardware (desktops, laptops, servers, networking), managed services, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery planning; and (3) Telecommunications featuring IP/VOIP telephony systems, dedicated fiber internet, and video conferencing equipment. The company serves as a Ricoh Expert Partner and operates nationwide with over 50 collaborators supporting 1,500+ clients across diverse sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ricoh Multifunction Laser Printers (Imprimantes Multifonctions Ricoh) Color and monochrome multifunction laser printers available in A4 to A3+ (SRA3) formats with printing, copying, scanning, and fax capabilities. Includes Ricoh's Always Current Technology for software upgradability and supports badge-based print control. Targeted at SMEs and enterprise customers across France.
• Printer Rental/Leasing Service (Location d'imprimantes) Leasing and rental solutions for multifunction printers with included maintenance contracts, regular equipment upgrades, and predictable monthly costs designed to prevent obsolescence. Targeted at organizations seeking OPEX-based access to printing equipment.
• Ricoh Digital Press (Presse numérique Ricoh) Professional digital presses with speeds up to 135 pages per minute, supporting paper weights up to 470g/m², with modular configurations and finishing options including booklet folding and trimming. Targeted at print shops and reprographics centers.
• Large Format Plotter (Traceur grand format) Large format printers supporting prints up to A0 size for technical drawings, posters, and architectural documents with high color accuracy. Targeted at technical, architectural, and design offices.
• Computer Hardware (Matériel informatique) Complete computer hardware portfolio including desktops, laptops, servers, workstations, tablets, networking equipment (routers, switches, WiFi access points), and accessories, with over 3,000 catalog items. Targeted at businesses refreshing or building out IT infrastructure.
• Network Security and Infrastructure Solutions (Solutions de sécurité et réseaux) Network security infrastructure including backup stations and disks, disaster recovery planning (PRA/PCA), and structured cabling services. Targeted at businesses requiring business continuity and data protection.
• Managed IT Services and Maintenance (Infogérance et maintenance informatique) Managed IT services including complete IT audits, technical support via phone/remote/on-site, optimization strategies, and customized maintenance contracts. Targeted at SMBs and enterprises outsourcing IT operations.
• VoIP Business Telephony (Téléphonie IP / VOIP) Voice over IP business telephone solutions including IPBX systems, softphones, and unified messaging with features such as call forwarding, conference calls, instant messaging, and fixed-mobile convergence. Targeted at businesses replacing traditional telephony.
• Telephone Hardware (Matériel téléphonique) IP telephone hardware including desktop phones, wireless DECT handsets, conference equipment, headsets, and POE switches for business communication systems. Targeted at businesses deploying or refreshing IP telephony.
• Dedicated Fiber Internet (Fibre dédiée) Dedicated internet fiber connections with guaranteed bandwidth for business communications and data transmission. Targeted at businesses requiring reliable connectivity for VoIP and operations.
• Conference and Projection Equipment (Conférences et projection) Professional presentation equipment including interactive touchscreens, conference room displays, video projectors, videoconferencing bases, microphones, speakers, and LCD/LED screens, with real-time display management. Targeted at meeting rooms and conference spaces.
• Ricoh Theta 360 Virtual Tour Solution (Solution de visite Virtuelle Ricoh Theta) 360-degree spherical camera for professional virtual tours, capturing photos and videos with 14MP effective resolution, ultra-fast WiFi transfer, Full HD video, and dynamic range correction. Targeted at real estate agents, hospitality, and businesses needing immersive virtual presentations.
• Electronic Document Management (Gestion électronique de documents - GED) Electronic document management system integrated with multifunction printers for digitizing, organizing, and workflow automation of business documents. Targeted at organizations modernizing document workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 25% reduction in printing costs with intelligent Ricoh printers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RicohcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive partnership with Ricoh as certified Expert Partner. Axium Solutions offers the complete Ricoh range of multifunction printers, photocopiers, and large format presses. Partnership includes certified maintenance and repairs meeting Ricoh standards, access to proprietary technology including Always Current Technology and CAMEL remote maintenance system, and preferential pricing through volume purchasing agreements.
• SteelwristminorOthersAttended inauguration of Steelwrist offices in Chilly Mazarin, indicating business relationship with the company.
• Keller Williams FrancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner accompanying the opening of Market Center Keller Williams locations across France including Bayonne and other territories. Axium Solutions provides comprehensive IT equipment and printing solutions for Keller Williams franchise offices. Partnership includes support for franchise network expansion and equipment deployment.
• Stéphane Plaza ImmobilierminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Stéphane Plaza real estate franchise for IT and printing equipment at Savigny-sur-Orge location.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• HP France: HP France is the French subsidiary of HP Inc., offering a broad portfolio of PCs, printers, and enterprise IT solutions. Comparable to Axium as a broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities in printing equipment and IT infrastructure, but with a much wider product portfolio, direct channels, and significantly larger scale.
• Orange Business Services: Orange Business Services is the B2B subsidiary of Orange, offering enterprise connectivity, unified communications, and managed IT services. Comparable to Axium as a broader incumbent providing dedicated fiber, VoIP, and IT services to French enterprises, though at much larger scale and with deeper network infrastructure ownership.
• Ricoh France: Ricoh France is the French subsidiary of Ricoh, the global printing and document management company. As Axium's primary technology partner, Ricoh France competes through direct channels and other certified partners, making it a broad incumbent in the same product category with overlapping capabilities and substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Brother France: Brother France is the French subsidiary of Brother Industries, offering multifunction printers, labeling solutions, and managed print services. Comparable to Axium as a competing MFP and document solutions provider in the French SMB and small enterprise market with overlapping product categories.
• Konica Minolta Business Solutions France: Konica Minolta Business Solutions France is the French subsidiary of the global print and IT services company, offering multifunction printers, managed print services, and IT solutions to enterprise and SMB customers. Directly comparable to Axium as a competing MFP dealer and managed services provider with similar product portfolio and target customers.
• Canon France: Canon France offers multifunction printers, production printers, and managed document services to enterprise and SMB customers. Directly comparable to Axium as a competing print equipment manufacturer and managed print services provider operating in the French market with similar customer targeting.
• Kyocera Document Solutions France: Kyocera Document Solutions France is the French arm of Kyocera's document solutions business, offering ECOSYS printers, multifunction devices, and managed document services. Directly comparable to Axium as a competing MFP vendor and managed services provider targeting cost-conscious SMB and mid-market customers in France.
• Sharp Business Systems France: Sharp Electronics France provides multifunction printers, professional displays, and business technology solutions. Directly comparable to Axium as a competing MFP and IT/AV equipment provider in France with similar SMB and mid-market customer focus and product mix.
• Xerox France: Xerox France is the French subsidiary of Xerox, offering multifunction printers, managed print services, and document workflow solutions. Directly comparable to Axium as a direct competitor in the print and IT services market and a parallel OEM whose products Axium's co-founder previously worked on.
• Econocom: Econocom is a major European B2B technology services provider offering managed IT services, equipment financing, and digital transformation solutions. Comparable to Axium as a peer in managed IT/print services and equipment leasing with operations across France and broader Europe, though at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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