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    Y Soft

    Y Soft is a software (and hardware) company that provides businesses with solutions that help maximize productivity and build better ways of working. Their portfolio includes modern cloud printing solutions and print management software (SAFEQ), next-gen test automation (AIVA), and EU-manufactured hardware including card readers and terminals.

    CZCzech Republic·Founded 2000
    Headquarters
    🇨🇿Czech Republic
    Data Hosting
    Czech RepublicGermany
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    ▣GDPR◆EU HQ▦EU Data

    Y Soft key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    Y Soft Corporation, a.s.
    Headquarters
    Czech Republic (CZ)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Founded
    2000
    Data hosting
    Czech Republic, Germany, United States
    Infrastructure
    OTC (Open Telekom Cloud) in Germany, Self-hosted options
    Deployment
    SaaS
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Certifications
    ISO 27001 (implied by enterprise compliance statements)
    Replaces
    PaperCut, LRS Output Management, Pharos Blueprint, Kofax ControlSuite (Equitrac), MyQ Solution

    About Y Soft

    Y Soft Corporation, a.s. is a leading European technology company headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic, specializing in enterprise print management and advanced document workflow solutions. Founded in 2000, it has grown from a university project into a global powerhouse serving nearly 40% of Fortune 500 companies. Their flagship SAFEQ platform enables organizations to centralize print services, enhance document security through sophisticated authentication, and significantly reduce operational costs and environmental impact. The company is unique in its vertical integration, designing and manufacturing its own hardware terminals and card readers within the European Union. Following the acquisition of EveryonePrint in 2022, Y Soft has aggressively expanded into cloud-native infrastructure with SAFEQ Cloud, allowing enterprises to eliminate legacy print servers. Their technical ecosystem also includes internal innovation via YSoft Labs and AIVA, a proprietary robotic testing platform that ensures high reliability across their hardware and software portfolios.

    Alternative to

    PaperCutLRS Output ManagementPharos BlueprintKofax ControlSuite (Equitrac)MyQ Solution

    Target Segments

    EnterpriseSMBPublic SectorEducation

    Deployment Options

    SaaS

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    OTC (Open Telekom Cloud) in Germany, Self-hosted options

    Certifications
    ISO 27001 (implied by enterprise compliance statements)

    Key Features

    SAFEQ Cloud print management platform
    Secure Pull-Printing (Print Roaming)
    Mobile Printing and Mobile Connect
    AIVA Robotic Testing Automation
    Hardware authentication terminals (UltraLight/Professional)
    Centralized reporting and cost optimization
    Carbon footprint reduction tracking
    24/7 global system monitoring

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