Option 4.0 AG and Cloudspirit AG become part of the collana IT Group

Swiss Companies Option 4.0 AG and Cloudspirit AG Join the collana IT Group

The Swiss companies Option 4.0 AG and Cloudspirit AG, with a combined team of 20 employees, have joined the collana IT Group to enhance and expand its Microsoft portfolio across the DACH region. The existing leadership team of both companies will remain in place, continuing to oversee their strategic and operational management within the group.

Expertise and Synergies

Option 4.0 AG specializes in cloud-based individual solutions and AI applications built on Microsoft technologies. Meanwhile, Cloudspirit AG complements this expertise with its focus on Modern Work and Cybersecurity. Together, these companies bring extensive experience in the Microsoft ecosystem to the collana IT Group.

The integration creates significant synergies for all stakeholders:

For Option 4.0 AG and Cloudspirit AG:

  • Access to new customers and markets.
  • Stronger positioning with strategic partners like Microsoft.
  • Expanded development opportunities for employees.
  • Broadened portfolio offerings, including Microsoft Dynamics 365.

For the collana IT Group:

  • Additional Microsoft expertise.
  • Innovative capabilities from both companies.
  • Increased presence in the Swiss market.
  • Enhanced consulting competence along the digital value chain, from strategy to implementation and operation.

Leadership Insights

Thorsten Korell, CEO of Option 4.0 AG and Chairman of the Board of Cloudspirit AG, stated:
“Being part of the collana IT Group enables us to advise our customers even more comprehensively along the entire Microsoft stack – from strategy to operation. Access to group-wide competencies, such as in Dynamics 365 and Nearshoring, creates an attractive and unique service offering for our customers in the DACH region.”

Dirk Wieland, CEO of collana IT GmbH, added:
“With the integration of Option 4.0 and Cloudspirit, we create a stronger foundation for our growth strategy in digital transformation within the B2B market. Our expanded Microsoft competencies offer our customers significant advantages in scalability, security, and innovation.”


About collana IT Group

Founded in 2020, the collana IT Group unites over 450 employees from specialized IT companies across the DACH region. Its focus is on digitizing and automating business processes using Microsoft technologies, particularly in areas such as ERP, Business Apps, Data Analytics/BI, and Cloud solutions.

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