Helmes has acquired 70% of Austrian software development and consulting company JTM digital, which significantly strengthens their presence and reach inthe DACH region. The current management of JTM digital will continue to lead and support the growth of Helmes in the region.

Helmes has various important clients in the DACH region, therefore the expansion has been widely discussed topic in the company. According to Helmes’ partnerand member of the management board, Andres Kaljo, Austria is an attractive target market for Helmes both in terms of client base and local talent.

“For Helmes, this alignment strengthens our understanding of the local market and provides access to established relationships with the public sector organisationsand enterprise clients. This will enable Helmes to provide top-tier services to Austria and other German-speaking markets. With decades of experience delivering public sector projects in Estonia and Latvia, Helmes has played a significant role in digitalisingpublic services and has contributed to approximately one-third of Estonia’s government digital services. JTM Digital strengthens our capabilities even further. Together, we’ll build on our combined knowledge and experience to deliver even greater value topublic sector organisations internationally”, said Kaljo.

JTM digital’s key strengths include strong technical competence, experience and long-term relationships with Austrian and European public sector organisations,which align well with Helmes’ own track record.  JTM digital will continue to operate as part of the Helmes Group, with Helmes aiming to empower the local management team to operate autonomously.

“For years, Estonia has shown how digitalisation and technological leadership can succeed in both the public and private sectors. With Helmes, we are bringingexactly this experience, along with in-depth AI expertise, to the German-speaking market. Together, we aim to make a tangible impact on the digital transformation of public administration and business, as this partnership brings Austrian expertise togetherwith proven Estonian best practices”, said Kronberger.

Helmes is a trusted partner in digital transformation, specializing in the development of mission-critical software systems for medium-sized businesses, global enterprises, and international public organizations.

JTM digital specializes primarily in supporting the digital transformation of businesses. Its service portfolio encompasses software development, as well as service and UX design. Next to international clients, the company created a strong presence inboth the Austrian public as well as the private sector while maintaining a high client satisfaction score of 98%.