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UMB simplifies the transformation to a business-oriented information technology, innovatively and competently. Established in 1978, UMB's clients today include well-known large companies and SMEs. Around 600 enthusiastic team members offer these clients sound expertise in the areas of consulting, engineering, sourcing, solutions, and cloud computing. Our in-house UMB Academy ensures the transfer of know-how. UMB also takes care of the next generation: we continuously train a double-digit number of apprentices. UMB has received several awards from the Great Place to Work Institute as the best employer in Switzerland.

Hotel Prätschli Arosa has more time for guests and innovative ideas.

Nestled in the alpine panorama, way up above Arosa, lies the renowned Hotel Prätschli. Built at the beginning of the last century, the Hotel has undergone stylish renovations and is now considered one of the best addresses in Arosa. To ensure every guest’s wish is fulfilled, UMB is supporting the…

Ski Cross Olympic Champion Ryan Regez Starts the Season and Will Be a Sustainability Ambassador at UMB.

Cham, January 26, 2024 - UMB and Ryan Regez are teaming up for the 2023/2024 ski cross season again. The exceptional eco-conscious and vegan athlete is also our new Sustainability Ambassador (or sustainability 'Tschugger,' which is colloquial for cop in Swiss German). The Olympic champion and…

UMB Named Leader in Four Public Cloud Categories by ISG.

Cham, January 10, 2024 - IT service provider UMB has been recognized as a leader in four public cloud categories by Information Services Group ISG.

Can We_Make a Difference?

Driven by this question, our 44 dedicated apprentices traveled to Davos in September for a camp at Dürrboden. Heavy storms and rainfall had an impact on the meadows of Georg Meier. Over time, numerous large and small rocks accumulated. With negative consequences: less grass and flowers grew, cattle…

The 8 Most Important Changes You Need to Be Aware of in the New FADP.

The preparatory phase is over, and the totally revised Data Protection Act ( FADP) will enter into force on September 1. The FADP has been adapted to reflect technological developments and is designed to ensure the better protection of personal data. Self-determination is strengthened and…

Mayflower, Oceanus and Peregrine: AI on the Seven Seas.

The first AI-guided voyage across the North Atlantic from Plymouth, England, to Halifax, Canada, was just a start. Now the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) is undergoing a process of optimization in Massachusetts before being used for other scientific projects. In addition, the AI-controlled fleet is…

‘Great Start!’: UMB Recognized as One of the Top Apprenticeship Companies in Switzerland.

Zurich, June 5, 2023: At UMB, we are at the forefront when it comes to the quality of our apprentice training. We have received multiple awards as the best employer in Switzerland and Europe, and now we have been recognized by the Great Place to Work organization with the 'Great Start!' award as a…

UMB Named Fortinet Swiss Partner of the Year Again!

Leading again: After 2019, UMB is awarded the Swiss Partner of the Year Award by Fortinet for the second time - in two categories at once, Best Mid Market and Best MSSP. Last year, UMB received the very first Fortinet Cloud Innovator Award and was named Switzerland's first Expert Cloud Partner. UMB…

From Language to Images: AI Makes Itself Indispensable

ChatGPT has proven itself in recent weeks to be an extremely capable, powerful, and practical language tool, already used by millions of users in a wide range of disciplines. But the GPT-3 language model, developed by the American research company OpenAI, can do much more. It is also the basis of…

Imagine_IT: UMB is the Best Employer in Europe!

Venice, September 8, 2022. We have accomplished what no Swiss company has managed to do before. In Venice, Great Place to Work ranked us the best employer in Europe. It all started in 2012 with a clear vision that has now become reality. Imagine_IT, believe_IT, live_IT

More UMB Team Power: ngworx and alphaTrust.ch Are Now Called UMB.

Cham, July 1, 2022 – The integration of ngworx and alphaTrust.ch has been completed on schedule. Thus, the merger of the BKW Building Solutions IT companies under the UMB brand is on track. The next step will be the integration of swisspro Solutions. As of January 1, 2023, UMB as a unified brand…

Hybrid Work – after the Pandemic More Popular Than Ever.

The pandemic is over (hopefully), but at least for the time being, the home office will not be cleared out. On the contrary. The world of work has changed significantly in recent years, and for many companies the challenge now is to keep their employees happy without impeding their business. Or even…

Breaking News: UMB is Switzerland's Best Employer for the Fifth Time in a Row!

Cham, May 10, 2022 – Team spirit, reliability, and enthusiasm have won again! UMB has been named the best employer in Switzerland in the highest category. The internationally renowned Great Place to Work Institute recognizes UMB as the best Swiss employer for the fifth time in a row. This makes us…

UMB Twice Recognized with Platinum!

Cham, February 23, 2022 – UMB has been awarded double Platinum status by Veeam as the first and only Veeam partner in Switzerland to date. This means that ‘cloud & service provider platinum’ as well as ‘value-added reseller platinum’ are now combined under one roof. The double platinum recognition…

Fueling up_for the UMB mission.

UMB remains UMB. The IT surround strategy is the vital engine of digital transformation. Everything, always, everywhere - that is our goal. Let our experts guide you through the changing trends. We will gain even more brain power for our mission by the end of the year when the three IT companies…

Breaking News: UMB AG becomes a part of BKW Building Solutions.

Cham, 21 December 2021. UMB AG will soon be incorporated into BKW Building Solutions. BKW is focusing on technological progress in its drive to expand its services division. Thanks to UMB’s outstanding expertise, which is unique in Switzerland, BKW will be one of the country’s leading IT service…

UMB massively expands capacity for ICT vocational training.

Cham, October 4 - The IT service provider UMB continues to invest in the promotion of young talent in the IT sector. Starting in 2022, the company will hire 8 to 10 new ICT apprentices each year instead of the current 4 to 5. This will increase the number of positions for apprentices and interns at…

Age Discrimination not an Option for the IT Industry.

The shortage of skilled workers in the IT industry has been an issue for years - and will remain so for some time yet. That is why it is all the more important that seasoned IT specialists continue to work in their field. Utilizing the potential of older professionals is absolutely essential for a…

How Much Home Office Does the New Normal Need (and Tolerate)?

The COVID-19 pandemic is still slowing down businesses and social life. But forward-thinking companies are already planning for the time after Corona, which, thanks to successful vaccination campaigns, will hopefully arrive sooner rather than later. One trend is emerging: home office is good,…

UMB Expands Its Business & Technology Transformation Offerings.

Cham/Wallisellen/Zürich, May 3, 2021. ubitec and meshTec are reinforcing UMB with their experienced teams in the development of software and on the way towards cloud native. This creates a unique Swiss offering for the holistic digitization of companies, further advancing UMB's brand promise of…

Technology, Time, Money, and Us.

For Aristotle, the Greek philosopher and natural scientist, time was "the measure of change"; for Albert Einstein it was relative. For many people, time is simply a scarce commodity - although technology has never before taken so much work off our hands as it does today. We spend the time created by…

Hecht and Claudio Zuccolini: UMB is when the Christmas party goes on anyway!

23 December 2020 - What does the best employer in Switzerland do when the Christmas party can't take place? A Christmas party. Simply digital, but with the same enthusiasm and top show acts as every year. Probably the hottest Swiss rock pop band at the moment, Hecht, and Claudio Zuccolini,…

Top of the List Again: UMB Recognized for Fastest Growth of the Year by Veeam!

the leading provider of backup solutions for cloud data management, has presented UMB with the 'Fastest Growth of the Year Award' for 2019. This makes UMB the fastest growing partner with the greatest expertise for Veeam.

Heartwarming Moments at Zurich's Cold Main Station. UMB Creating Time.

"Hello, do you have a moment for me? I would like to give you some time - holiday time". This is how random passers-by were greeted at Zurich Main Station - straight from the UMB time machine.

1_Rebranding ___ the art of creating time

Cham, 13. January 2020 – We believe that time is one of the most valuable resources in the world. Time is therefore the raw material to turn good ideas into great projects. By giving our clients more time, we help them to continuously strengthen their core competencies and produce exceptional…

UMB Achieves Platinum status in Veeam ProPartner Program!

UMB, today announced it is a Platinum partner in the Veeam® ProPartner program, the highest level for a Veeam® Partner, indicating its experience and expertise in delivering easy, reliable and flexible Veeam-powered Cloud Data Management for businesses that want to always be available.

UMB Wins IBM Bestseller Award!

UMB is the winner of the coveted IBM Bestseller Award. UMB was not only recognized for its IBM sales but also for its exceptional know-how in IBM hardware, software, and services.

UMB named Fortinet Swiss Partner of the Year!

Secure Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence. Fortinet offers comprehensive security for networks, end-user devices, applications, as well as secure access products. UMB delivers secure digital transformation and thus operational excellence using Fortinet products.

NewVision Consulting and UMB AG join forces.

Owner-managed NewVision Consulting will now operate under the umbrella of UMB AG and strengthen their focus on leading edge SAP consulting, engineering, sourcing, and cloud services within UMB AG. Managing Director Martin Bär - as well as his partners Mathias Lang, Peter Leutwyler and Daniel…