Helmes

business overview

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.

With over 35 years of experience, we have successfully supported complex, high-impact projects across Europe and beyond. Our portfolio includes contributions to Estonia’s digital government, the European Space Agency, OECD, Airbus, Telia, and Kühne+Nagel. More than 100 million people rely on solutions developed by Helmes, which play a critical role in key systems across sectors such as government, defense, telecommunications, logistics, healthcare, and finance.

With over 1500 experts across 20 global locations, Helmes is committed to driving innovation while maintaining a strong emphasis on long-term sustainability and social responsibility. Our teams are known for their deep technical expertise, consistent delivery, and ability to tackle complex challenges that generate meaningful outcomes.

key products and services

Helmes supports the entire digital transformation journey, from crafting digital strategies to delivering custom software solutions that make a tangible impact on our clients. We create secure, scalable software that improves operational efficiency across these sectors. Our services include:

• business – & software consulting
• custom software development
• enterprise system integration, incl. IOT
• legacy software modernization
• business intelligence (BI) and data analytics
• AI and data science
• cybersecurity
• cloud services
• mobile app development
• design services (UI/UX, product, and service design)

Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving what you already have, we build solutions that are practical, maintainable, and shaped around how your business actually works.

why Helmes?

It’s not just what we do – it’s how we work

We focus on getting things done in a way that’s efficient, reliable, and makes sense for your team. At Helmes, we’ve built teams that have worked together for years – people who know the tools, the process, and each other. Because of that, we’re able to deliver real productivity. Within dedicated teams, each team member is in line with your business goals and can contribute to them. And that means time and cost savings for you.

A partnership, not a handoff

The long-term success of Helmes is built on lasting partnerships. We work with you – not just for you. Like our long-standing engagements with global clients, we become an extension of your team, adapting to your processes, tools, and culture. We don’t offer one-size-fits-all. Our teams dive deep into your domain to build custom solutions that are aligned with your business model, delivering real and measurable value.

Certified quality, security & sustainability

We’re ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certified – meeting high standards for data security, service quality, and sustainable delivery. As a trusted partner across the EU and beyond, we follow proven practices in digital transformation, secure software development, responsible data management.