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Welcome to Our World Full of Open Source

At Adfinis, we believe in the transformative power of open source technology to foster innovation, transparency, and collaboration. We are committed to providing solutions free from vendor lock-in, ensuring our clients retain full control and flexibility over their systems. Digital sustainability lies at the heart of our approach, as we strive to create technologies that not only serve the present but also support a long-term, environmentally responsible future. Additionally, we champion digital sovereignty, empowering organizations and communities to own and control their data, infrastructure, and technological destiny. These principles drive us to build a more open, sustainable, and inclusive digital world.

Our Core Values

Excellence

Excellence

Excellence is the standard by which we measure success. We are committed to achieving the highest quality in everything we do and consistently exceeding the expectations of those we serve. By reviewing each other's work, and providing open and honest feedback, we create opportunities for continuous learning and improvement that drive Adfinis toward excellence.

Collaboration

Collaboration

Collaboration means that we share knowledge, welcome diverse perspectives, and respect individual contributions. We believe that working together enables us to achieve more than we could individually. At Adfinis, we create an environment where people can contribute in ways that align with their strengths and interests, empowering them to give their best. As part of the global open source community, we openly engage with clients, partners, and competitors, and always prioritize collaboration over confrontation.

Integrity

Integrity

Integrity is the cornerstone of our long-term success at Adfinis. As we face oncoming challenges and opportunities, integrity continues to guide us – even when it leads us down a more difficult path. We uphold our ideals and values and act with honesty in every situation, regardless of the circumstances. We steer clear of hidden agendas so that we can build trust, strengthen collaboration, and form a solid basis for fair and lasting relationships.

Sustainability

Sustainability

Sustainability is our foundation in building a lasting legacy. We foster sustainability by making decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term goals, ensuring today’s actions contribute to a resilient future. By embracing open standards, Adfinis enables many others to understand, learn from, and build upon the knowledge and innovations of our digital society. Through active knowledge sharing, we cultivate an environment where expertise is continuously passed on, creating lasting value for generations to come.

Transparency

Transparency

Transparency means that everyone – employees, clients, and partners – has access to the information they need to make informed decisions and to understand the decision-making processes of others. We maintain transparency by communicating openly and honestly and by promoting the free flow of ideas and information. This fuels innovation, enables us to adapt swiftly, and fosters a culture where knowledge is shared openly, feedback is valued, and continuous personal growth is encouraged.

Our company purpose is to strengthen the digital backbone of society with robust and reliable open source solutions that the world can depend on every day.
Nicolas Christener  | CEO at Adfinis

Nicolas Christener | CEO at Adfinis

Commitments and Engagements

Associations

  • FSFE
  • Freexian Debian / LTS
  • OSB Alliance
  • CH Open
  • Parldigi
  • The Document Foundation (TDF)
  • GNU/Linux.ch
  • EOS Consortium

Open Source Projects

Adfinis develops solutions that can benefit others. We publish them on our GitHub page and look forward to receiving feedback or contributions.

Examples:

  • Freedomvote
  • Caluma
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Our History

Our heart has been beating for open source, no vendor lock-in, and digitally sustainable solutions since the year 2000. Over the years, we've embraced innovation, championed transparency, and focused on creating lasting value through technology.

2025

In 2025, we proudly celebrate a quarter century of innovation, collaboration, and commitment to open source, marking 25 years of shaping the digital landscape with sustainable, vendor-independent solutions

2024

In 2024, we expanded our global presence by adding New Zealand and Egypt as new delivery centers, strengthening our ability to provide innovative, high-quality solutions to clients worldwide. After winning the GitLab Services Partner of the Year Award for EMEA in 2023, we achieved the same honor for APAC in 2024.

2023

In 2023, Adfinis expanded its European presence by establishing a new entity in Germany. That same year, we were honored with two major recognitions: the HashiCorp “Focus Partner of the Year” award for EMEA and the GitLab “Services Partner of the Year” award for EMEA - underscoring our leadership in open source and cloud-native solutions across the region.

2022

In 2022, Michael Moser was appointed Chief Growth Officer (CGO), bringing fresh momentum to Adfinis's strategic expansion. Gil Oliveira also joined at this time as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), while Michael Hofer took on the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). These appointments further strengthened the executive leadership team.

2021

Adfinis is now partnering with ownCloud and Snyk, reinforcing our dedication to secure, open collaboration across the software lifecycle. We’re also proud to be Switzerland’s first GitLab Select Partner, underscoring our deep expertise and leadership in DevOps and open source innovation.

2020

Rebranding: Adfinis SyGroup is now simply Adfinis! A unified name that reflects our global vision and streamlined identity. Another major milestone: the launch of Adfinis Australia and our expansion into the Netherlands enabling our follow-the-sun service model and strengthening our presence in the Benelux region.

2019

2019 marked a milestone year for Adfinis: we were honored with the “Best Partner of the Year” awards from both SUSE and Red Hat, recognizing our deep expertise and dedication to open source. At the same time, we achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status - perfectly timed with the launch of the Swiss Microsoft Azure data centers.

2018

We became Switzerland’s first HashiCorp partner, reinforcing our leadership in infrastructure as code and cloud automation. Additionally, we entered into a partnership with SoftwareONE, expanding our reach and joint capabilities in delivering open source and cloud-native solutions.

2017

Adfinis SyGroup was honored with the SUSE Innovation Award, recognizing our forward-thinking contributions to the open source ecosystem. In the same period, we also began a partnership with Nextcloud, strengthening our commitment to secure, self-hosted collaboration solutions.

2000

The year Adfinis was founded marked the beginning of our journey - driven by a deep passion for open source solutions and a strong belief in vendor-independent technologies that empower users and foster innovation.