Axians 1stQuad AG – Zürich-Oerlikon

Intelligent Business Applications
‘Where standards (Copilot, Excel, PowerAutomate…) are insufficient and custom AI models or SAP are too expensive, 1stQuad comes in as a pro code specialist.’

We develop intelligent, customised business applications from source to user and accompany you from the initial idea to completion and, with our Individual Software as a Service concept (ISaaS), throughout the entire life cycle of an application.

From idea to result – your ‘boutique’ partner for Microsoft-centric, AI-supported data and application solutions

When Excel is no longer sufficient but SAP is too expensive, a pragmatic, stable solution is needed. For over 20 years, we have specialised in modern application solutions, which we consult, plan, coordinate and implement with a team of Swiss specialists. Supported by established nearshoring centres, we can offer attractive prices for your customised application.

Our range of services

Customised developments and enhancements for Microsoft 365
Tailor-made solutions and enhancements within Microsoft 365, with a focus on Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. The aim is to adapt existing platforms to specific business needs and expand their functionality.

Customised software development for modern applications
Development of specific applications for cloud-centric, cloud-native and hybrid system landscapes. The implementations are based on modern architectural principles and support sustainable digitalisation.

Process automation with Microsoft Azure, Power Automate and AgilePoint
Development and implementation of automated processes based on Microsoft Azure, Power Automate and AgilePoint. This enables a clear reduction in manual activities and improves process quality.

Operation, further development and management of custom software (iSaaS)
Comprehensive operation, continuous further development and professional management of customer-specific software in the ‘Individual Software as a Service’ (iSaaS) model. This ensures that the solution remains stable, secure and usable in the long term.

Data-driven applications and business intelligence
Design and implementation of data-oriented applications and business intelligence solutions based on Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. The results provide a precise basis for decision-making and promote data-driven control.

Our products and solutions
The IoT Suite from Axians – a standardised basis consisting of several modules that allows companies to quickly display their machines or their customers’ machines as digital twins in a web portal and analyse them using KPIs such as OEE, production, error and stop reason metrics and evaluations. The advantage over other programmes is that only what needs to be adapted has to be adapted (modular). The solution is also IEC 62443 ready and complies with the guidelines of the new MVO.

Our partnerships
We rely on strong partnerships with leading technology companies.
– AgilePoint – Axians 1stQuad Awarded ‘AgilePoint Europe Partner of the Year 2025’
– Microsoft
– MS Fabric and PowerBI
– CoPilot Studio
– Azure Application Services
– Microsoft AI Services
– PowerAutomate / PowerApps