Passionate about IT for more than 40 years

Gabriela Keller takes over as CEO of Ergon, leading the company into a new era together with Adrian Berger (MD of Finance & Telecom Solutions), Heiko Faller (MD of Enterprise Solutions), Roman Hugelshofer (MD of Application Security) and Hans-Jürg Schneider (COO). 

VIAC is a good example of why customer proximity is so important. VIAC launches a pension app for Pillar 3a that Ergon developed right where the start-up founders had their offices. During this time, they refine their concept before launching the award-winning app. VIAC goes on to expand the range of solutions it offers to include ‘VIAC Invest’ for non-restricted securities-based saving unrelated to tied pension provision. 

Ergon implements a SmartOrdering system for Bossard. It later optimises the procurement process using machine learning. Bossard, the market leader in fastening technology, uses the system to supply production facilities around the world. 

What do outdoor escape games have to do with business? Quite a lot, according to Ergon. Ergon takes pride in its many trusting, long-standing partnerships with clients. Successes are celebrated together in a spirit of friendship. This is also true of our 20-year partnership with LLB. 

The Airlock Secure Access Hub® now comprises Customer Identity and Access Management (IAM), Gateway (Web Application and API Protection) and Microgateway components in Kubernetes environments. Additional protection is provided by two-factor authentication (2FA) with its modern authentication methods. 

Distance for greater customer proximity – Ergon maintains its production base in Switzerland, but is keen to be closer to its customers in Germany. To that end, Ergon establishes a German subsidiary in Frankfurt to better serve the growing German market. 

At Digitec Galaxus, the air is being squeezed out – and Ergon makes it possible. The largest online retailer in Switzerland optimises its package sizes, reducing packaging materials by 28%. The solution – a model with seven billion variables – is the brainchild of Ergon. 

Rulematch is the first regulated trading platform for digital assets that is specifically designed to meet the needs of financial institutions. Ergon develops the technological foundation for this innovation – a high-performance, secure platform that sets new standards in crypto trading. This turns the bridge between traditional finance and the digital future into a reality. 

With the expansion of its service portfolio, Ergon is undergoing a strategic transformation – from a pure software engineering company to a comprehensive partner for digital innovation. The portfolio is expanded to include consulting, testing and user experience. True to the motto ‘from the idea to market success’. This combines technical excellence with business acumen and security. 

People are still getting used to the sound of dial-up modems, yet Ergon implements the first online banking system in Switzerland for Credit Suisse. This is the origin of its profound security and financial expertise, not to mention the beginning of the Airlock security solution.

Ergon enhances its telecommunications expertise. For Swisscom, it builds a solution that handles order management and the billing of its international subsidiaries. Ten years later, 15 leading European telecommunications companies, including Cablecom and Liberty Global, are using the solution. 

Ergon causes a stir on the international tech scene. It is one of the first companies in the world to implement projects in Java. In recognition of this achievement, Ergon is named the first Authorized Java Center in Europe. 

Ergon founds the spin-off Seclutions to distribute and further develop Airlock. In the years that follow, Ergon sells and later buys back Airlock. The security product is continuously expanded and remains an important part of the Ergon portfolio. 

Ergon implements CardX – a high-availability payment authorisation system. The solution continues to evolve over the years. In the years that follow, ATM connections are centralised through SIX and expanded to form an instant payment solution.