Swisscom acquires Axept and strengthens ERP offering for SMEs

As an "Innovator of Trust", Swisscom wants to help shape the future of the Swiss economy in an increasingly digitalized and networked world. With the acquisition of the Abacus integrator Axept Business Software AG, Swisscom is further expanding its range of solutions in the area of business applications in the SME environment. In doing so, Swisscom is strengthening its ERP services in German-speaking Switzerland in particular, where it is already active as a provider of SAP services for large customers. According to Patrick Minder, Head Platforms & Applications at Swisscom, the acquisition of Axept is "an important step towards being able to support Swiss SMEs even more comprehensively in their IT and business transformation.

As a Gold Partner, Axept is one of the leading integration and operating partners for the highly successful Swiss ERP solution Abacus and counts around 1,500 small and medium-sized companies from a wide range of industries among its customers. In addition, Axept has proven expertise in the implementation of business intelligence and data management solutions and has its own construction management solution, PROVIS. Axept employs around 180 people at its locations in Zurich, Basel, Berne and St. Gallen and will become a subsidiary of Swisscom following the completion of the acquisition. The company will continue to be present on the market as an independent brand with its ERP offering under the current management with CEO Raphael Kohler. He is convinced that this step will release synergies for both parties and further strengthen Axept's long-term positioning in the market.

The closing took place on June 19, 2023. The parties have agreed not to disclose the financial details of the transaction.

Source: Swisscom. More information: Axept Business Software AG