Axept

What Axept does

Axept Business Software AG is a privately held Swiss ICT service provider and digitalization partner specializing in Abacus ERP implementation, consulting, and ongoing support for small and medium-sized enterprises (KMU) and non-profit organizations (NPO) across Switzerland. The company operates as a Platinum Partner of Abacus Research AG — one of the largest such partners — and holds exclusive Swiss distribution rights for the PROVIS construction collaboration platform. Founded in 2000 (per company history) and headquartered in Pratteln/Basel with 10 regional offices spanning German- and French-speaking Switzerland, Axept employs over 200 staff and has completed more than 2,000 Abacus projects across construction, care/social institutions, cleaning/facility services, real estate, energy, and NPO verticals.

Axept's product portfolio combines the core Abacus ERP platform with 14+ proprietary AX-prefixed extensions: AXdigital HR (full HR lifecycle from applicant management to compensation), AXdigital Tools (DeepBox, DeepO, DeepSign, DeepID, DeepMail, DeepForms, DeepFlow for document and process automation), vertical solutions pre-configured for Swiss industries (AXcare, AXclean, AXbau, AXpower, AXimmo, AXalpin), cloud delivery options (AXvicloud, AXviSaaS), and analytics (AXview for BI dashboards, AXsuite for system integration). The company monetizes through a mix of professional services for ERP implementation, recurring SLA-based support contracts, training/AXcademy sessions, and cloud subscriptions, with annual billing on quote-based pricing. Go-to-market is sales-led with dedicated account managers and account executives supported by partner channel distribution (Abacus, PROVIS, smino) and event-driven demand generation through webinars, Fach-Events, and AXcademy training. AI capabilities are layered via Abacus Intelligence (NLP chatbot, generative AI text creation, AbaPlan workforce optimization) and DeepCloud (DeepO OCR+AI document recognition), integrated with Microsoft Office and Qlik Sense/Power BI for analytics.

Name

Axept

Legal name

Axept Business Software AG

Website

https://axept.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Axept Business Software AG is a Swiss Platinum Partner of Abacus ERP, providing implementation, consulting, and ongoing support to KMU and NPO customers across Switzerland, with proprietary vertical solutions for construction, care, cleaning, energy, and real estate sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Business Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAIAM

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Engineering & Technical Consulting

Keywords

• ERP implementation services
• Business software consulting
• HR software solutions
• Business intelligence tools
• Construction management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Glattbrugg

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Implementation Services: Project implementation, consulting, and configuration services for Abacus Business Software. Includes project management, system setup, data migration, testing, and training.
2. Ongoing Support & Maintenance: Continuous software support, maintenance, and system care services. Includes SLA contracts with regular support, bug fixes, and updates.
3. Customer Care & Account Management: Active customer care with dedicated account managers, regular appointments, and ongoing system development and optimization services.
4. Training & Education: AXcademy training sessions, webinars, and Fach-Events for knowledge transfer on specific topics and products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Axept is a Swiss ICT service provider and digitalization partner specializing in the consulting, implementation, customization, and ongoing support of Abacus Business Software ERP for Swiss SMEs and non-profit organizations. The company offers a portfolio of proprietary AX-prefixed industry solutions (AXcare, AXclean, AXbau, AXpower, AXimmo, AXalpin), digital tools (AXdigital HR, AXdigital Tools), Business Intelligence tooling (AXview, AXsuite), cloud deployment (AXvicloud, AXviSaaS), and AI capabilities (Abacus Intelligence). It is also the exclusive Swiss distributor of the PROVIS construction collaboration platform.

Product overview

Axept is a Swiss digitalization partner offering a modular ERP ecosystem centered on Abacus Business Software (Platin Partner). The portfolio consists of the core Abacus ERP platform plus multiple branded add-on modules and industry-specific solutions. Industry solutions (AXcare, AXclean, AXbau, AXpower, AXimmo, AXalpin) pre-configure the Abacus ERP for specific Swiss sectors. Digital tools (AXdigital HR, AXdigital Tools) extend core functionality with AI-powered HR management and process automation tools (DeepBox, DeepO, DeepSign, DeepID, DeepMail, DeepForms, DeepFlow). Cloud deployment options (AXvicloud, AXviSaaS) provide hosted infrastructure. Business Intelligence is delivered via AXview with Qlik Sense/Power BI visualization. AXsuite enables system integration and data management across the ecosystem. Axept also resells and implements PROVIS and smino for construction project management. The company provides consulting, implementation, training, support, and ongoing development services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AXdigital HR: Digital HR processes and solutions integrated with Abacus software
• AXdigital Tools
• AXview
• AXsuite
• AXcare
• AXclean
• AXbau
• AXpower
• AXimmo
• AXvicloud
• AXviSaaS

Products and services

• ERP Abacus Comprehensive Swiss ERP system covering finance, human resources, administration, sales, production, and services, including financial accounting, debtor/creditor management, payroll, time tracking, project management, order processing, CRM, and production planning.
• AXdigital HR Digital HR suite covering recruitment, CV parsing, onboarding/offboarding, payroll, time tracking, expense management, employee portal, performance reviews, competency management, education management, and compensation planning.
• AXdigital Tools Suite of digital process automation tools including DeepBox (document management), DeepO (intelligent OCR data capture), DeepSign (electronic signature), DeepID (digital identification), DeepMail (secure document delivery), DeepForms (digital forms), and DeepFlow (workflow automation).
• AXcare Pre-configured Abacus ERP solution for Swiss nursing homes and social institutions covering resident management, billing, occupancy planning, and care-specific HR features.
• AXclean Pre-configured Abacus solution for Swiss cleaning and facility service companies, addressing industry-specific requirements for cleaning service management, workforce scheduling, and operational processes.
• AXbau Pre-configured Abacus ERP solution for the Swiss main construction industry, including AbaBau technical construction programs, association data (CRB, SBV, Suissetec, Holzbau Schweiz), labor agreement management, and construction project tracking.
• AXpower Pre-configured Abacus solution for Swiss energy utilities and providers, addressing energy sector operations, billing, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• AXimmo Pre-configured Abacus solution for Swiss real estate companies covering property management, tenant management, and real estate-specific financial and operational processes.
• AXalpin Industry-specific Abacus solution for alpine and mountain operations in Switzerland.
• AXvicloud Cloud-hosted Abacus deployment from Axept providing a highly available, monitored, and maintained standardized cloud solution that enables customers to focus on core competencies without infrastructure management.
• AXviSaaS Swiss cloud-based Abacus deployment providing flexible and secure subscription-based access to Abacus ERP from Swiss data centers without local installation.
• AXview Business Intelligence tool by Axept providing dashboards and data visualization with standardized Abacus integration and data preparation, enabling meaningful dashboards without extensive development effort. Supports visualization in Qlik Sense or Microsoft Power BI.
• AXsuite Interface and data management system that connects arbitrary systems and makes data available where needed, transforming isolated software solutions into an integrated ecosystem.
• PROVIS Collaborative platform for general contractors (GU/TU), public and private building clients in Switzerland, providing construction project management capabilities. Axept is the only distributor of PROVIS in Switzerland.
• smino Collaborative platform for construction project management, integrated with PROVIS ecosystem for general contractors, public and private building clients.
• Abacus Intelligence AI-powered extension for Abacus ERP directly integrated into the software, transforming routine processes into automated workflows through automatic text creation, smart document analysis, learning-capable chatbot, dynamic reports, and proactive process suggestions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 successfully completed Abacus projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

AI capability10 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Abacus Research AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatinum Partner status - one of the largest Abacus partners in Switzerland. Long-term strategic partnership for distribution, implementation, and support of Abacus Business Software. Abacus is the largest and most successful independent Swiss provider of business software for SMEs, with over 40 years of innovation.
• PROVIS (Marktführer)coreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distributor of PROVIS in Switzerland. PROVIS is the collaborative platform from the market leader for general contractors (GU/TU), public and private builders in Switzerland.
• ProspectiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJob posting multiposter partnership. Prospective Quickpost enables maximum reach with minimal effort through integration with over 300 branch-specific, regional, and high-reach job platforms.
• ERFA-Gruppe (Erfahrungsaustausch-Gruppe)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperience exchange platform for customers to actively exchange knowledge and transfer expertise in HR and other areas. Customers can influence the implementation of new and improved system functions.
• adapt solutions agminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementation partner for complex ERP projects. Collaborated on the Walo NEXT10 redesign project with project leadership from Sabine Stalder.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AWK Group: Swiss IT and management consulting firm providing technology strategy, digital transformation, and engineering services to enterprises in Switzerland — comparable as a domestic IT consulting peer competing for similar digital transformation mandates.
• ti&m: Swiss IT services and digital consulting firm providing software engineering, integration, and digital transformation services across finance, insurance, and public sector — directly comparable as a Swiss-headquartered technology integrator competing for similar enterprise and SME digitalization mandates.
• AdNovum: Swiss IT consulting firm specializing in custom software development, system integration, and digitalization for enterprises in finance, public sector, and industry — comparable as a Swiss-based IT consulting competitor serving similar enterprise clients with integration-heavy mandates.
• Inventx: Swiss IT services firm focused on financial services and insurance clients, providing consulting, software engineering, and managed services — comparable as a Swiss regional IT services player serving regulated industries with consulting-led delivery.
• isolutions AG: Swiss Microsoft-focused IT consulting firm providing Dynamics 365 ERP/CRM implementation, custom development, and managed services — comparable as a Swiss regional ERP integrator competing for SME/mid-market ERP mandates.
• Allgeier (Swiss operations): Swiss IT consulting and software services firm offering ERP consulting, custom development, and digital transformation services to mid-market and enterprise clients in Switzerland — directly comparable as a domestic ERP/systems integrator competing for similar SME and mid-market mandates.
• Trivadis (part of Accenture Switzerland): Swiss IT consulting firm specializing in data management, database, and integration services, now part of Accenture — comparable as a Swiss data/analytics and integration consulting competitor serving enterprise and SME clients.
• Eraneos Group: Swiss-origin management and technology consulting firm (formerly Swisscom IT Services and others) providing ERP, digital transformation, and technology consulting across DACH — directly comparable as a Swiss-rooted competitor offering overlapping ERP consulting and managed services.

Regional players

• Netrics (formerly Tineo): Swiss managed IT services and cloud provider serving SMEs with infrastructure, cloud, and IT outsourcing — comparable as a Swiss IT services peer addressing the same SME customer base with overlapping managed/cloud services offerings.

Broad incumbents

• BDO Switzerland (Digital & IT Consulting): Large Swiss professional services firm providing broader accounting, advisory, and IT consulting services including ERP implementation — comparable as a larger incumbent offering overlapping ERP and digital consulting services within a wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/axeptonline
• Facebookfacebook.com/AxeptBusinessSoftware
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/axept-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/axeptbusinesssoftwareag

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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