Helmes has acquired a 70% stake in Austrian software development and consulting company JTM digital, strengthening the group’s presence in the DACH region. The partnership brings together JTM digital’s local expertise and long-standing client relationships with Helmes’ international experience in software development and digital transformation.
JTM digital’s current management team will continue to lead the company and support Helmes’ growth in the region. The company will operate as part of Helmes Group, with Helmes supporting the local team’s autonomy.
Helmes already serves clients across the DACH region. Establishing a local presence in Austria is a further step in developing those relationships and working more closely with public sector organisations and businesses in German-speaking markets.
Combining local knowledge with international experience
JTM digital brings technical expertise and long-term relationships with Austrian and European public sector organisations, alongside experience serving private sector clients. Its services include software development, service design, and UX design.
According to Andres Kaljo, partner and member of the management board at Helmes, Austria is an attractive market both for its client base and its local talent.
The partnership builds on the two companies’ experience in public sector digital transformation. Helmes has spent decades delivering public sector projects in Estonia and Latvia, including contributions to Estonia’s digital government. JTM digital adds knowledge of Austrian organisations and their needs.
“Together, we’ll build on our combined knowledge and experience to deliver even greater value to public sector organisations internationally,” Kaljo added.
Supporting digital transformation in German-speaking markets
For JTM digital, joining Helmes Group creates an opportunity to combine its Austrian expertise with the group’s experience in digital public services, software engineering and AI.
“For years, Estonia has shown how digitalisation and technological leadership can succeed in both the public and private sectors. With Helmes, we are bringing exactly this experience, along with in-depth AI expertise, to the German-speaking market,” said Moritz Kronberger, Managing Director of JTM digital.
“Together, we aim to make a tangible impact on the digital transformation of public administration and business, as this partnership brings Austrian expertise together with proven Estonian best practices.”
Moritz Kronberger, Managing Director of JTM digital
With the existing management team continuing to lead JTM digital, the partnership will build on established local relationships while drawing on the expertise available across Helmes Group.
About the companies
Helmes is a digital transformation partner specialising in mission-critical software systems for medium-sized businesses, global enterprises and international public organisations. Its services span digital strategy, custom software development, legacy software modernisation, AI and data science, and design.
JTM digital is an Austrian software development and consulting company supporting digital transformation in the public and private sectors. Its portfolio includes software development, service design and UX design, serving Austrian and international clients.