Swiss Post is to acquire a 70% stake in information exchange platform Diartis Group on July 1, allowing it to offer trustworthy digital mail interactions.
In addition to recording client data, the Diartis Group’s IT applications make it possible to digitize incoming physical mail. This information can be processed in modules for calculating economic social welfare, in the invoice workflow or for forwarding data to the accounting department, for example. This enables secure digital exchange of data or documents between different authorities, organizations or clients.
The Diartis Group’s services complement the existing services of Swiss Post subsidiaries Dialog Verwaltungs-Data and Groupe T2i for public authorities with software solutions.
“Swiss Post has ensured mail secrecy for 175 years and enjoys a high level of trust in Switzerland. In addition to applying high security standards for physical mail, we also protect information digitally against unauthorized access,” explained Nicole Burth, head of communication services at Swiss Post. “Companies such as the Diartis Group, which are also dedicated to secure digital data management and transfer, complement Swiss Post’s range of services perfectly.”
Diartis and Diartis Solutions will continue to operate independently, and both parties have agreed that the purchase price will remain confidential.
“In Swiss Post, we have found a trustworthy partner that makes it easier for its customers and, in turn, their customers to access the digital world. For our customers and for our employees, we have found a sustainable and reliable succession solution with Swiss Post that offers exciting and promising prospects for both sides,” commented Beat Hohermuth, chairman of the Diartis Group Board of Directors.