2026: Maarch Moves Up to the Next Level!

Letter from the CEO

Strong Growth and Consolidation: A Winning Combination!

To close out last year’s traditional « CEO letter, » I wrote that our clients were the ones who watch their spending closely, and that in a year expected to be economically challenging, we needed to make the most of it through our affordability and our open-source approach.

That is exactly what happened: it’s still a little early to have final figures, but new project sales have literally exploded (+50%), and revenue growth will be in double digits.

This is also probably the first time we’ve seen this kind of growth without ending up completely overheated, needing to catch our breath and restructure the following year. Instead, we’re finishing in good shape — well organised — even after the year-end sprint that’s typical of our industry.

Yet it was a very intense year, which saw the capital restructuring of our parent company Xelians, now 90% owned by the group’s senior executives.

This is a significant development, because on top of a persistently difficult economic environment, sovereignty is becoming a critical issue. France and Europe need committed players to defend our values and our interests.

The year ahead won’t be short of important events for Maarch. We’ve decided to move to larger, more functional premises — ones that will keep our spirit intact, give our office cat a proper home, host the academic support association, and still allow for our legendary barbecues. That’s a lot of boxes to tick, but in life, you have to hold on to what really matters!

We’ve begun efforts to establish a presence in the European market, which should materialise in 2026. We will also continue our expansion in Africa, which accounts for a significant share of our 2025 revenue.

Dear colleagues, clients, suppliers and partners, I extend my very best wishes for a 2026 filled with happiness and success!

PS: this letter was written without any AI assistance — after all, the engines need to be fed with human content too 😉

Jean-Louis Ercolani, Founder & CEO of Maarch

Maarch Courrier: Version 26.0 Is Coming Soon!

The year kicks off with a new step forward for Maarch Courrier: the software update to version 26.0. This version brings major technical improvements and security updates, aimed at modernisation, component longevity and simplified maintenance

In short, this changes almost nothing for you, but a great deal for Maarch, as it lays the groundwork for future developments.

To find out more about the new update: Read the article

Maarch Levels Up Alongside You!

That’s right! With more than 50 new clients, more than 5 different time zones (from Paris to Nouméa) and more than 7 new countries, the whole team is proud to announce that the company is growing alongside you, and has continued to welcome new members to the Maarch community this year, including:

• numerous local authorities, including Vincennes, Nouméa, Val de Fensch, Deauville, Région Grand Est, Grenoble, CA Riviera du Levant, Mont de Marsan, CC Normandie Sud Eure, Cayenne, Clichy la Garenne, Redon, Syvade, Villetaneuse, Torcy, Bois-Colombe, Loches, Vanves, Symeg, Deshaies, Romainville, Gonesse, Mouans-Sartoux, CapNord, La Léchère, Thann, Le Muretain Agglomération, Le Muret, CA Roissy Pays de France, Bourget du Lac, Pontivy Communauté, SICOVAL,
• government administrations and agencies: ANSSI, the Directorate General of the National Gendarmerie, IHEMI, the Transport Regulation Authority, Epaurif,
• major healthcare institutions: APHM, the Réunion Regional Health Agency (ARS) and SDIS72,
• businesses such as the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille (Port of Marseille)
• and social housing providers such as OPH Est Ensemble*

* These lists are not exhaustive.

Maarch is also delighted to see numerous new international projects emerging in 2026, particularly on the African continent, with major projects such as the Government of Benin, the Central Bank of Guinea and Orange Mali.

Resources to Help Us Move Forward

The new Maarch User Club has been officially up and running since Tuesday 6 January 2026. It’s a space for dialogue in support of digital innovation, marking the start of collaboration between Maarch teams, clients and partners to develop Maarch Courrier together.

To sign up, contact us.

Happy New Year 2026 to everyone!

The Maarch Team