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About Us

We speak <IT> in code and clear text​

We use the potential of the latest technology paired with knowledge and experience. For more than 10 years, we have been supporting companies and organizations to use digital technologies profitably and remain competitive.

For us, a successful digital (r)evolution begins with seamless and smooth integration of people, technologies, and processes and leads to AI-driven, smart information processing, and process automation.

We speak <IT> in code and clear text​.

Interested?

Michael Hofer is looking forward to your inquiry!

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At a glance

  • Founded 2009

  • Head office in Zurich, office in Bern

  • Development & operational support in Eastern Europe, Portugal and Poland

  • More than 40 experienced IT consultants & specialists

  • Individual business software for simplified data collection, integration of data and peripheral systems, automated and optimized process management, and perfect evaluation with reporting and dashboards.

  • Microsoft Gold Partner, focus on solutions in the environment of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Teams / M365, and Microsoft Power Platform

  • Leading partner of AgilePoint and LiveTiles

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WHAT WE DO
 

Digital Processes, Integration and Data Intelligence for the Microsoft Cloud

Our passion is the development of individual enterprise software.

 

We develop and operate solutions for simplified data collection, integration of data and surrounding systems, automated and optimized process management and perfect evaluation with reporting and dashboards.

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HOW WE WORK

Comprehensive accompaniment​

We love our work and always want to achieve the best possible result. We consistently go the last mile to the end and think beyond. That’s why our Solution Architects accompany their clients comprehensively and where it’s needed most, building bridges between business and IT. They tackle unpleasant issues and see them through to the end.

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SUSTAINABLE AND MODERATE PACE OF CHANGE

Digital (R)Evolution

Digital transformation as a marketing term has been around for some time. But transformation implies a comprehensive change from one state to another. Such a “state change” is neither easy to achieve nor can it be planned and implemented in a meaningful way without massively disrupting the entire company.

For a small, agile (perhaps even cloud-born) company with less than 50 employees, a revolutionary “transformation” may be possible. The challenges posed by rapid transformation, cultural and business change, and the impact on day-to-day business are much easier to manage.

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ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Why 1stQuad?

  • We advise, accompany, and realize. We can cover all competencies from a single source and have a wide range of tried and tested solutions and building blocks that we are continually developing.
     

  • We consistently measure the value of our solutions by customer satisfaction. We never forget that every customer is unique. We combine proven methods and tools with agile and effective approaches.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Meet the team

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Markus Bühler

COO

"Happy clients with cutting-edge solutions."

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Marco Cattaneo

Solution Architect

“Mastering the requirements of customers from a wide range of business areas and using the right technologies is a major challenge that I am happy to take on.”

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Tobias Lüthi

Solution Architect

“For me, close, uncomplicated, and direct cooperation with the customer is the most important thing when it comes to achieving a goal together.”

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Paul Groenewoud

Solution Architect

“In interdisciplinary cooperation we use the advantages of new and proven innovations to create solutions with added value.”

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Corinne Zollinger

Backoffice

“One must try the impossible to achieve the possible.”

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Guilherme Bispo

Finance & Compliance Applications Coordinator

“Ensuring our customers’ needs are fulfilled from the concept till completion with clarity, collaboration and synergy.”

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Daniel Richter

Solution Architect

“Delighted customers through innovative solutions, that’s my incentive.”

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Frantisek Miks

Solution Architect

„I strive to navigate complexity with a calm mind and always look for elegant and efficient solutions.“

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Vladislav Švrčina  

Senior Developer 

„I enjoy transforming customers' wishes into code to making their daily work easier.“

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Gregor Kunz  

Solution Architect

„Successful, long-term customer relationships and partnerships are created when genuine added value is created for both parties. “

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Michael Hofer

CEO

"I just want to do good work with 1stQuad. Add a dash of innovation and fun at will – the mix is right."

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Thomas Stoller

Solution Architect

“It motivates me to find innovative solutions for complex tasks for our customers and to implement them with modern technologies.”

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Fernanda Almeida

Finance & Compliance Applications Coordinator

“Translating customer needs into high quality solutions focusing on compliance and a good user experience is what I am here for.”

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Alexander Friesen

DevOps Engineer

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

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Nenad Celikovic

Solution Architect

„Der Weg zur optimalen Lösung fühlt sich an wie ein Lauf durch einen Irrgarten. Umso wichtiger ist es einen verlässlichen Navigator zu haben.“

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Daniel Wälchli

Lead Data Intelligence

“Listening, understanding and critically questioning – that’s how I create added value. Only those who understand a problem will find good solutions.”

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Ákos Németh

Solution Architect

“Simplify complexity. My goal is to complete projects accurately and on schedule, while also actively listening to our customers and appreciating their input.”

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Helga Vrbková  

Support Specialist 

„It’s important to me to be close to our users and provide proper assistance, even if we are on the other side of the world.“

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Hana Sandikci 

Senior Support Specialist 

„Providing fast and helpful support to our customers is my priority.“

We are looking for reinforcement in Zurich, Bern and Eastern Europe
 

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