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Open Systems

Open Systems is a leading European integrated Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform, delivering SASE by combining a network and security application suite with a differentiated and fully scalable service offering.

Open Systems empowers global enterprise and mid-market customers in Europe and the US to navigate today’s secure access challenges with confidence.

Key Facts
Sector

Technology

Country

Switzerland

Fund

EQT Mid Market Europe

Entry

2017

Responsible Advisor

Philipp R. Wörner

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About Open Systems

Founded in 1990 in Basel, Switzerland, Open Systems achieved consistent sustainable and profitable growth and transitioned from a Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) into a leading SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) provider.

Open Systems’ SASE offering combines SD-WAN, Firewall, SWG, CASB, and ZTNA via a framework that supports secure connectivity across cloud and hybrid environments and locations. The comprehensive SASE suite is delivered as a 24/7 Mission Control service through an easy-to-use customer portal, underpinned by a unified data platform.

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Open Systems currently operates globally with a user base in more than 180 countries.

Market trends and drivers

Open Systems’ SASE offering provides a solution to the growing complexity in companies’ legacy network and security architectures, resulting from the digital transformation to hybrid environments, increased remote working and an abundance of cyber threats.

Open Systems benefits from a substantial adoption and replacement of legacy architecture and combining network architecture with security aspects.

Investment potential

EQT Mid Market Europe is excited to support the continued growth of Open Systems across the existing products and geographies as well as to actively pursue new growth opportunities. Particular focus will be on strengthening the Company’s go-to-market approach, continuing its land and expand strategy and further scale its channel program. In addition, Open Systems is continuously innovating and aims to broaden its network and security offering, while doubling down on providing a seamless experience to its customers.

Board of directors

Chairperson

Bernd-Michael Rumpf

Board member

Martin Bosshardt

Board member

Philipp Wörner

Board member

Florian Funk

Management

CEO

Daniel Neuhaus

CFO

Bernard Ortner

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