Decided in avril 2013 by the largest union union of the sector, Syntec Numérique, the name change of Sociétés de Services en Ingénierie Informatique (SSII or SS2I) to ESN, i.e. Entreprises de Services du Numériqueis starting to have an impact in Switzerland. Some people are starting to use the acronym, but let’s be honest, it’s still very little used in French-speaking Switzerland as it is in France.
However, much more than a simple name change, this modification is indicative of a major evolution in IT companies. Infologo, your ESN in Genevaexplains all.
The initial role of IT services companies
The role of acomputer engineering services company (SSII or SS2I) is to respondre à a need for expertise and skills in inskills for companies wishing to outsource them.
Whether it’s digital transformation consultingnetwork network maintenance or ERP software publishing, IT services companies are partners partners capable of managing a wide range of corporate projects projects. Bringing the expertise and know-how of SS2I to other companies is a great added value.
The digital IT revolution
With the rapid development of the Internet, IT n’a technologies and their implications. This has meant learning to cope with data security, backup and availability, as well as the ability to provide information in real time.
Mobility, increasingly in demand, has also become a factor of considerable importance for companies.
Given the nature of their business, IT services companies have had to adapt and develop their skills to meet these challenges. À As such, their services have evolved from simple IT services to a comprehensive offering combining IT and digital services.
Developing skills: a major asset
Today’s ESNs have a wide range of profiles, with integrators, digital transformation specialists and cloud technicians all sitting around the same table.
This synergy within teams enables them to carry out complete projects with a global view of the subject.
ESN: a more appropriate name
In view of the transformation of the sector and the resulting changes in the services and skills offered by companies in the sector, Syntec Numérique has deemed it essential to change their names.
The term ESN, Entreprises de Services of the Numeric was adopted, as it seemed to adopt more the aspects of these companies.
On the other hand, this name gives the customer a clearer idea of what the company offers, namely digital services rather than pure IT.
Ultimately, it had become essential to materialize this evolution of the SS2I sector and its activities with a a more appropriate name, as the former was no longer representative.
It’s not so much a profound change in the company’s status as a way for customers to better understand ESN’s fields of action and businesses.
Whether you’re a little late to the party and looking for an IT services company in Geneva, or you’ve jumped on the bandwagon and want to find an ESN in Geneva and the surrounding area, Infologo is here to meet your IT and digital needs.
Our team is at your disposal to answer your questions and advise you.
