{"id":6503,"date":"2025-07-10T06:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T06:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verium.ch\/?p=6503"},"modified":"2025-07-10T06:43:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T06:43:57","slug":"smartyou-sa-joins-the-sequotech-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verium.ch\/en\/news\/smartyou-sa-joins-the-sequotech-group\/","title":{"rendered":"SmartYou SA joins the Sequotech group"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>Del\u00e9mont, July 10, 2025 &#8211; The Sequotech group announces its third integration this year &#8211; SmartYou SA, a leading provider of managed IT services, cloud infrastructure, IT security, and Microsoft 365 solutions. This strategic move significantly strengthens Sequotech\u2019s presence in the Romandie, particularly in the region of Geneva.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap -mx-3 contentblocks\">\n<div class=\"lg:w-full px-3\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With this acquisition, Sequotech now comprises eight companies and around 330 experts. In line with the group\u2019s philosophy, SmartYou SA will continue to operate independently under its existing name, with its current team, leadership, and company culture, while gaining access to the group\u2019s collective expertise and synergies.<\/p>\n<p>Sequotech has been following an ambitious growth strategy since 2020, with the support of Verium, a Zurich-based multi-family office and strategic investor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A strategic expansion in the Romandie as well as an increased service offering<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Sequotech group is pursuing its mission to unite the best of IT services by combining entrepreneurial freedom with collective strength to shape the future of digital services. In this context, the group integrates SmartYou SA, a leading IT service provider founded in 2010. Headquartered in Gland, SmartYou reinforces Sequotech\u2019s positioning in the Romandie and in the areas of managed IT, cloud infrastructure, IT security, Microsoft 365 solutions and modern workplace.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, SmartYou\u2019s specialization in advanced IT monitoring and governance, its alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and its finalization of the ISO 27001 certification process will further elevate Sequotech\u2019s cybersecurity and service standards for customers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shared long-term vision and commitment of the management team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Led by CEO Anthony G\u00e9rard, SmartYou\u2019s management team shares Sequotech\u2019s entrepreneurial mindset, commitment to innovation, and long-term vision. Anthony G\u00e9rard will remain in his current role and will actively contribute to the broader strategic development of the group. He will also become a significant shareholder in Sequotech along with other members of SmartYou\u2019s management team. &#8220;This partnership with Sequotech is a natural step in our growth journey. We share common values, a vision focused on long-term impact, and a passion for delivering high-quality IT solutions. Joining the group opens exciting opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and sustained value creation. I also believe in the importance of a constellation of skills to ensure a trusted ecosystem that shares the same values for our clients and employees\u201d, says Anthony G\u00e9rard, CEO of SmartYou.<\/p>\n<p>DaviDavid Hueber, CEO of Sequotech, states: &#8220;We are delighted to welcome SmartYou to Sequotech. Their strong local footprint, technical expertise, and customer-first culture make them an ideal fit for our group. This partnership reinforces our commitment to building a high-value IT group across Switzerland that respects the independence of its companies while cultivating collective strength.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sequotech SA<\/strong><br \/>\nDavid Hueber, CEO,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:media@sequotech.com\">media@sequotech.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>SmartYou SA<br \/>\n<\/strong>Anthony G\u00e9rard, CEO, <a href=\"mailto:anthony.gerard@smartyou.ch\">anthony.gerard@smartyou.ch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Verium AG<\/strong><br \/>\nRogier Engelsma,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:rogier.engelsma@verium.ch\">rogier.engelsma@verium.ch<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Further information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/verium.ch\/en\/portfolio\/sequotech-group\/\">Direct Investments &gt; Sequotech Gruppe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartyou.ch\/en\/\">SmartYou Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About SmartYou SA<\/strong><br \/>\nSmartYou is a Swiss-based IT consulting and managed services company located in Gland, Vaud. With over 35 employees, the company specializes in digital transformation, cloud solutions, modern workplace environments, and cybersecurity. SmartYou supports organizations in their technological evolution with a pragmatic, people-centered approach. Their team of experts delivers tailored solutions that combine strategy, implementation, and long-term support. Serving a wide range of clients from SMEs to large enterprises, SmartYou empowers businesses to work smarter, faster, and more securely in today\u2019s digital landscape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sequotech<\/strong><br \/>\nSequotech is a Swiss group of specialized IT services companies aiming to develop a strong position in the Swiss market and in neighboring countries both organically and through targeted acquisitions. The group currently comprises dbi services, UDITIS, exxo it-services, avency, EVOK, sumIT, ProCloud as well as SmartYou. The group\u2019s vision is to further strengthen its position by adding one or two partners per year in order to become one of the leading providers of specialized IT services in the DACH region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Verium AG<\/strong><br \/>\nVerium is an independent multi-family office in Zurich that offers a range of services for entrepreneurial families with the aim of securing and increasing family wealth in the long term. Verium also manages direct investments in medium-sized companies in the DACH region for its clients. Current investments include Dovida, Christ &amp; Heiri, Toradex, Tavola, Mobil in Time, DSwiss, Sequotech, Impact Acoustic and Lynus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Del\u00e9mont, July 10, 2025 &#8211; The Sequotech group announces its third integration this year &#8211; SmartYou SA, a leading provider of managed IT services, cloud infrastructure, IT security, and Microsoft 365 solutions. 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