SoftwareOne A/S
Denmark · owned by SoftwareOne Holding AG (Switzerland) · www.softwareone.dk · 5 vendors
SoftwareOne is a global provider of software and cloud technology solutions, helping organizations manage their software portfolios, licensing, and cloud infrastructure. The Danish entity (softwareone.dk) serves customers in Denmark as part of the global SoftwareOne group, offering services including software procurement, cloud migration, and managed services. The parent company is headquartered in Stans, Switzerland, and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Resilience scores
- Digital Sovereignty: 40
- Digital Resilience: 7
- Financial Resilience: 5
Disruption prediction
SoftwareOne A/S has an estimated 11% probability of disruption in the next 6 months.
1 of SoftwareOne A/S's 5 vendors monitored for disruptions.
Technology vendors
- Glipac AG — Switzerland
- Netic A/S — Technology — Denmark
- Netnod AB — Telecommunications — Sweden
- and 2 more
Services catalogue
1 service in catalogue across 1 category; runs on 5 sub-vendors.
- Eye-Able software licenses
Insights
Last updated 2026-04-30 · revision 3
5 direct vendors, 92 subvendors
Direct vendors by controlling owner country (sample)
- Switzerland: 3
- Sweden: 1
- United States: 1
Subvendors by controlling owner country (sample)
- Netherlands: 1
- Germany: 3
- United Kingdom: 1
Migration Readiness: 4/10
Assessed by AI based on technology stack characteristics (cloud-native vs legacy, containerization, microservices), regulatory environment, data residency requirements, financial stability, and vendor lock-in risks. The score ranges from 0-10, where higher scores indicate better readiness for technology migration.
SoftwareONE A/S exhibits a medium level of migration readiness, primarily supported by its strong financial health and mature regulatory compliance posture. The company's consistent growth and continued revenue provide the necessary financial capacity to fund complex migration initiatives. Its extensive compliance with global regulations (GDPR, CCPA, NIS2) and certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2) indicates well-established processes for data governance, security, and risk management, which are crucial for navigating the complexities of a migration project. However, significant unknowns and potential challenges temper its overall readiness. The most critical gap is the complete lack of information regarding SoftwareONE's internal technology stack. Without knowing if their systems are legacy, monolithic, or already leverage cloud-native architectures, containerization, or microservices, it is impossible to accurately assess the technical effort, complexity, and potential costs associated with a migration. This is a major impediment to readiness. Vendor relationships also present a notable challenge. While vendor geographic diversity (4 unique countries for 5 services) is positive, the "Vendor Lock-in Risk: Unknown" is a substantial concern. If significant lock-in exists with current vendors, it could lead to high exit costs, complex contract renegotiations, and technical dependencies that complicate or delay migration to new platforms or providers. The likely small number of vendors for 5 services also suggests a potential for vendor concentration risk. Finally, SoftwareONE's global operations and cloud service offerings necessitate adherence to various regional data residency requirements. While they are compliant, managing these diverse and stringent requirements during a migration adds considerable complexity and planning overhead.
Compliance
4 in-scope frameworks identified; showing 3.
GDPR (source) — Assessment Required
GDPR applies to all EU-based companies processing personal data. As a Danish A/S corporation in IT services, SoftwareOne A/S inevitably processes personal data (employee data, customer data, supplier data). Non-compliance carries severe penalties up to 4% of annual turnover or €20M. High risk due to: (1) Mandatory applicability for EU companies, (2) Severe financial penalties, (3) IT services industry handles significant personal data volumes, (4) Strong enforcement in Denmark.
NIS2 (source) — Assessment Required
NIS2 applicability depends on specific IT services provided and company size. If SoftwareOne A/S provides digital services, ICT service management, or serves Essential/Important Entities, NIS2 may apply. Medium risk because: (1) IT services sector has potential overlap with NIS2 scope, (2) Size thresholds uncertain (50+ employees or €10M+ turnover), (3) Penalties include fines up to €10M or 2% of turnover, (4) Enforcement began October 2024.
ISO 27001 (source) — Assessment Required
ISO 27001 is voluntary but highly recommended for IT services companies handling sensitive information. Medium risk because: (1) Industry best practice expectation, (2) Customer requirements may mandate ISO 27001, (3) GDPR Article 32 encourages certification, (4) No regulatory penalties but significant business and reputational impact without certification.
Financials
Three-year financials
- 2023: revenue CHF 4.8B, EBIT CHF 138.5M, equity CHF 1.1B
- 2022: revenue CHF 4.7B, EBIT CHF 158.3M, equity CHF 1.1B
- 2021: revenue CHF 4.3B, EBIT CHF 185.2M, equity CHF 0.9B
Financial Resilience Score: 5/10
SoftwareOne operates in a highly competitive IT distribution and cloud services market with inherently thin margins, which limits earnings volatility but also caps profitability. The company has successfully shifted its revenue mix toward recurring cloud and SaaS subscriptions, improving cash flow predictability. However, reliance on major technology vendors and exposure to cyclical enterprise IT spending create moderate downside risk.
Key strengths: Growing recurring cloud revenue stream, Established pan-European distribution network, Stable cash flow generation
Risk factors: Thin gross margins in traditional IT distribution, High vendor concentration, Sensitivity to corporate IT budget cuts
Revenue by geography
- United States: 25%
- Other: 20%
- Germany: 20%
- United Kingdom: 15%
- Nordics: 10%
- Switzerland: 10%
Revenue by product/service
- IT Distribution: 60%
- Cloud & SaaS: 25%
- Cybersecurity & Professional Services: 15%
Workforce by country
- Other: 1850
- United States: 1100
- Denmark: 350
- Germany: 300
- Switzerland: 200
- United Kingdom: 200
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