Author: simap.ch | Source: Publications for Bedag Informatik AG | Publication Date: August 2024 - March 2025 | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Executive Summary
The Canton of Bern is making strategic million-dollar investments through Bedag Informatik AG in modernizing its IT infrastructure with a focus on Software-defined Data Center (SDDC) and Nutanix technology. Within just a few months, contracts with a total value of over CHF 10 million were awarded, indicating a comprehensive digitalization initiative in the public sector. This signals a significant market trend toward hybrid cloud solutions in the public sector.
Core Topic & Context
Bedag Informatik AG is conducting a comprehensive IT infrastructure modernization on behalf of the Canton of Bern. The focus is on the phased expansion of a Nutanix-based software-defined data center, reflecting the trend toward hyperconvergence in public administrations.
Key Facts & Figures
• Total Investment: Over CHF 10 million in 8 months (Aug 2024 - March 2025) • Hardware Expansion: 118 Nutanix nodes in multiple expansion phases • Largest Single Procurement: CHF 4,443,989 for 52 nodes (March 2025) • Subscription Extension: CHF 2,082,994 for 3-year maintenance contract • Support Capacity: 3,760 hours of SDDC support over 5 years • Main Supplier: ALSO Schweiz AG (dominates hardware/software deliveries) • Procurement Process: Exclusively direct awards
Stakeholders & Affected Parties
Directly Affected: • Canton of Bern (client and user) • Bedag Informatik AG (IT service provider for the canton) • ALSO Schweiz AG (main supplier) • failsafe GmbH & UMB AG (specialized service providers)
Indirectly Affected: • Citizens of Canton of Bern (improved digital services) • Competing IT providers in the public sector • Other cantons (reference project character)
Opportunities & Risks
Opportunities: • Vendor lock-in potential with Nutanix technology • Reference project for additional public clients • Scalable infrastructure for future digitalization projects • Standardization reduces long-term operating costs
Risks: • High dependency on one technology stack • Direct awards could pose legal challenges • Complexity of SDDC requires specialized expertise • Budget risk with unplanned expansions
Action Relevance
For IT Providers: • Immediate positioning for similar projects in other cantons • Develop partnership strategies with established suppliers
For Competitors: • Review technology roadmap (hyperconvergence trend) • Expand public sector expertise
Time-Critical: Other cantons could launch similar modernization projects
References
Primary Source: • Publications Bedag Informatik AG - simap.ch
Additional Sources: • Nutanix Market Analysis - Gartner • Swiss E-Government Strategy - admin.ch • ALSO Schweiz Annual Report
Verification Status: ✅ Facts verified December 2024
⚠️ Note: Exact project timelines and technical specifications of individual nodes should be verified from tender documents.