Elca

In 1968, a group of engineers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) founded a company called Electro Calcul. Their first project was a monumental one: developing the software to control the systems for the Grande-Dixence dam, the first computer-aided process control installation in Switzerland. This foundational project set the tone for a company built on solving complex engineering and IT challenges. Throughout the 70s and 80s, the company steadily grew, reaching 20 employees by 1984. A pivotal moment came in 1990 when Electro Calcul was rebranded to the name it's known by today: ELCA. This was followed by strategic expansion, opening a Zurich office in 1992 and, critically, an offshore development center in Vietnam in 1998 to meet growing demand while scaling its Swiss operations. The next chapter in ELCA's story began in 2015. After years of leadership, the CEO sold his shares to a group of Swiss private investors, with Cédric Moret taking the helm as the new CEO. This transition marked a new phase of strategic growth, not just organically, but through acquisition. The company solidified its market position by acquiring specialists like Docucom in 2021. A defining move occurred in 2022 when ELCA's subsidiary, ELCA Cloud Services, merged with EveryWare. This created one of Switzerland's leading independent cloud and IT service providers, cementing ELCA's role as a major force in the country's digital transformation. Today, the ELCA Group stands as a dominant independent Swiss IT company, born from engineering prowess and built through consistent, strategic growth.