Thanks to a comprehensive and flexible managed security service, Axians Switzerland was once again able to hold its own against the competition in Switzerland
Schlieren, 06.09.22 – Axians Switzerland is establishing its cyber security provision and expertise, and has successfully maintained its leading position in the ISG (Information Services Group) “Cyber Security – Solutions and Services 2022” benchmark again this year. In the Managed Security Services (MSS) category, Axians Switzerland has been able to establish itself as a “Leader”, as it had done in the previous year. In Germany, Axians was again ranked as a “Leader” in three service provider categories. This year’s ISG Report once again confirms that Axians has holistic cyber security expertise and can provide optimal and full support to companies of all sizes and needs.
Leader in the field of Managed Security Services (MSS)
Managed Security Services (MSS) are customised service packages that enable companies to protect their IT and OT infrastructures against cyber attacks without having to set up their own organisation. With the recently launched IT/OT Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Arlesheim, Axians was able to expand its range of services to include the Managed Security Service SOC, thus significantly increasing its presence, availability and operational capability for Swiss customers. Axians thus acts not only as a pure service provider, focussing exclusively on proprietary products, but also through its ability to manage and operate so-called “best-of-breed security tools”. Axians further excels in covering the entire security incident lifecycle, from identification to ultimate resolution.
To be classified by ISG as a “Leader”, companies must possess both an attractive product and service offering and a strong, competitive market position. According to ISG, these companies are strategic pacesetters and their opinions are well respected in the market, as well as guarantors of innovative strength and stability. Axians Switzerland’s top ranking results from an extensive range of products and services from which its clientele can choose: As part of its Managed Security Services, Axians offers a wide range of services and managed cyber security topics. Axians offers customer-oriented services, which are highly attractive for medium-sized companies, especially due to their modularity, as they usually do not require complete packages in the area of MSS. Even across national borders, Axians Germany has been able to establish itself in the top position in no less than three categories. Valuable improvements have been achieved in the Technical, Strategic and Managed Security Service areas, which were rewarded with corresponding top rankings.
Frank Heuer, Principal Analyst & Lead Analyst Cyber Security DACH, Information Services Group Germany Ltd., explains the assessment: “Axians has been one of the clear leaders and pacesetters of managed security services in the respective markets in Switzerland and Germany for longer than just this year. The company is able to do this in part because of the SOC’s state-of-the-art cyber security infrastructures and the well-balanced use of synergies together with Actemium.”
Urs Röthlisberger, CEO Axians & Actemium Switzerland: “Our new IT/OT SOC near Basel has been integrated very successfully into the global cyber security network of VINCI Energies and its brands Axians and Actemium. With the help of this international expertise and collaboration, we have developed new managed security services and secured the trust of our customers. This is also demonstrated by the continuous growth in our Cyber Security portfolio.”
Güven Zorba, Head of Business Area IT & Managed Services at Axians in Switzerland adds: “We are very pleased about the renewed confirmation of our top ranking in the ISG Benchmark for 2022. This shows us that we are on the right track. To ensure long-term and effective protection, we will not make any compromises. That’s why our Managed Security Services are extremely carefully adapted to the needs of our customers and permanently supplemented with the latest knowledge, experience and technologies.”
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CAPTION: Axians is classified as a leader for Switzerland in the Managed Security Services quadrant, owing to the attractiveness of its portfolios and its competitive firepower. (Source: ISG)
CAPTION: Frank Heuer, Principal Analyst & Lead Analyst Cyber Security DACH, Information Services Group Germany GmbH (Source: ISG)
CAPTION: Urs Röthlisberger, CEO Axians & Actemium Switzerland (Source: Axians)
CAPTION: Güven Zorba, Head of Business Area IT & Managed Services (Source: Axians)
CAPTION: ISG names Axians as a leader for Switzerland in the “Provider Lens™ – Cyber Security Solutions and Services 2022” benchmark in the “Managed Security Services” category. (Source: ISG)
CAPTION: ISG names Axians as a leader for Germany in the “Provider Lens™ – Cyber Security Solutions and Services 2022” benchmark in the “Managed Security Services” category. (Source: ISG)
CAPTION: ISG names Axians as a leader for Germany in the “Provider Lens™ – Cyber Security Solutions and Services 2022” benchmark in the “Technical Security Services” category. (Source: ISG)
CAPTION: ISG names Axians as a leader for Germany in the “Provider Lens™ – Cyber Security Solutions and Services 2022” benchmark in the “Strategic Security Services” category. (Source: ISG)
Axians in Switzerland
The Axians Group in Switzerland is part of VINCI Energies’ global brand network for ICT solutions. Axians offers an integrated ICT portfolio to help companies, municipalities, public institutions, network operators and service providers to modernise their digital infrastructures and solutions. In the business units in Switzerland, consultants, developers and technicians work to improve people’s lives – for example, by expanding broadband, cloud and data centre infrastructures, cyber security, enterprise networks, IoT platforms and leading software for public administration.
2021: 835 employees // 20 locations
www.axians.ch
About Axians
Axians supports its customers — private-sector companies, public-sector entities, operators and service providers — in their infrastructures and digital solutions development. To this end, Axians offers a comprehensive range of ICT solutions and services spanning business applications and data analytics, enterprise networks and digital workspaces, datacenters and cloud services, telecommunications infrastructure and cybersecurity. Axians’s specialized consulting, design, integration and service teams develop bespoke digital transformation solutions that contribute to successful business outcomes for its customers.
Axians is a VINCI Energies brand.
2021: EUR 2.7 billion turnover // 12,500 employees // 27 countries
www.axians.com
About VINCI Energies
In a world undergoing constant change, VINCI Energies contributes to the environmental transition by helping bring about major shifts in the digital landscape and the energy sector. Keeping pace with market change, VINCI Energies integrates customised multi-technical solutions to help its customers roll out technologies that serve a useful purpose and care for the planet, from design to implementation, operation and maintenance. With their strong regional roots and agile and innovative structure, VINCI Energies’ 1,800 business units have positioned themselves at the heart of the energy choices their customers make, boosting the reliability, efficiency and sustainability of their infrastructure and processes.
2021 : €15,1 billion // 85.700 employees // 1.800 Business Units // 57 countries
www.vinci-energies.com