We are Vicus

We improve your marketing - sales - delivery - service

We implement Magento webshops, WooCommerce webshops, Vtiger CRM, Vtiger Portal and WordPress websites and link them via our VOSBA middleware to your existing backoffice and external partners.

Expert in automating customer processes

marketing - sales - delivery - service

Vicus is the expert in implementation and integration of marketing, sales, delivery, customer service (aka Customer Relationship Management, CRM) and e-commerce solutions. In other words, we are experts in the field of ICT that revolves around customers.

Luuk Roovers, director Vicus
director / consultant
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director / consultant

Open source software is the best choice

Vicus advises in choosing the right software, integrates it with existing ICT systems and ensures that all your customer-oriented processes run smoothly.

Like no other, Vicus connects technology, knowledge and experience. With this we support the success of your organization.

Vicus has been around for 20 years and now has 18 years of experience with Magento and 20 years with Vtiger CRM.

The best all-in-one crm system for SMEs. Improve your marketing, sales, delivery and customer service process. We have now implemented 388 crm projects.

The best open source e-commerce software for larger webshops. Including multi-stores, international and multi-channel. In 18 years, we have completed 197 Magento projects.

The best open source software for smaller webshops. Also very useful for quick market research or user research before making a large investment in a heavier platform.

WordPress is the most popular platform for websites. Good as a base for all customer communication and lead generation.

Vicus developed VOSBA integration middleware back in 2006. We have since linked 157 projects; both internal systems and with external partners.

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Smart ICT helps you and your employees do their jobs better, control the processes in your company better and achieve better results.

We do research and always look at what current models and trends are on the market. This is how we connect our knowledge, experience and technology to your organization.

Your focus is on collaboration with your customers and suppliers.

Your customers will want orders, invoices and payments paperless. That's why we create webshops, online catalogs and implement a crm system that is available on desktop, tablets and mobile.

Vicus believes in collaboration, in the power of sharing and growing together. We have a strong network of software developers, software suppliers, partners and, for example, Internet marketers and web agencies.

Together we realize working systems resulting in satisfied customers!

We recommend open source software, because with open source you get the most return from your ICT systems.

Software that is developed and continuously improved thanks to the power of a community. Software that offers freedom to adapt to changing needs and goals.

FROM ONE-MAN BUSINESS TO STREAMLINED ORGANIZATION

GROWTH PATH VICUS EBUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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Start Vicus
Luuk Roovers, director Vicus

In March 2003 Luuk Roovers decided to take the plunge and start his own company.

Supplement Management
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Helenus de Rijke strengthens the management team.

A private office on the Stationsplein
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After starting in the attic rooms, we open on s office at Stationsplein 325 in Amersfoort.

Get started with Vtiger CRM
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After an extensive selection process in which we examine various available open source packages, Vtiger CRM emerges as the winner.

VOSBA is born
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More and more customers have a need for integration. After a number of evenings and nights of work, the VOSBA integration framework was finally created. VOSBA is still the basis for many of the integrations we perform.

Start with Zen Cart webshops
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With the growing need for online sales and professionalization of the e-commerce field, more and more derivatives of Oscommerce are coming. We select Zen Cart and build many web shops with it.

Capital injection enables growth

Shareholders pay a significant contribution.

To Amsterdamseweg Amersfoort
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With the move to Amsterdamseweg 16 in Amersfoort, we will have the space to hire more staff and access to a meeting and presentation room.

Introduction VOSBA link King / Magento
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Meanwhile, many customers are already using the links with King. In 2009, this was innovative and Vicus was one of the first to offer a link via middleware. This still enables us to put a project online relatively quickly. In the meantime, we have realized many linking projects with King.

In the top 20 fastest growing ict companies
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in the Central Netherlands region

Another capital injection

With this injection, marking in particular will be set up more professionally.

Introduction VOSBA link King / Vtiger CRM
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After the link between King and Magento, there were also King customers with a need for a CRM system. Reason enough to also realize this link.

ICMG nominates VOSBA
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The VOSBA integration framework is getting high marks. The international ict-architects association iCMG nominates the VOSBA framework in no less than 5 categories.

Magento 2 announcement
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The announcement that Magento is to be replaced by a completely new version has quite a bit of work to do. It requires training and adjustment of work processes.

Winner iCMG Future IT award for JourneyFunnel model
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The international it-architects association iCMG awarded us the Future-IT award for our 360 degree customer insight architecture. For this we had many conversations, created documentation and conducted interviews with several of our customers.

Relocation to Vanadiumweg Amersfoort
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With the move to the Vanadiumweg in Amersfoort, we are taking another step forward. A building with its own entrance. We may also give it our own look.

Expansion of hosting services
Vicus provides excellent Magento hosting

After many years of working with various hosting companies, we have set up specialized hosting for Magento and Vtiger CRM for selected clients.

Opening location Wierden
Opening location Wierden

Because we have more and more customers in all parts of the Netherlands, we could not resist the opportunity to take over a branch in Wierden. This will give us better geographical coverage on the one hand and, on the other, extra opportunities to attract staff.

Adobe ends support Magento 1 - Vicus introduces Plus package "stay current and secure"
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Now that Adobe has finally decided to stop updates, Vicus offers an alternative at least until July 2029. Together with MageOne and TrustGuard, we offer a subscription to keep Magento 1 web shops safe and up-to-date.

VOSBA technology upgrade
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Because of the availability of new underlying technologies and the need for smarter processing, it was time for a major upgrade.

Introducing Plus Package Magento 2 "stay current and secure".
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Now that Adobe / Magento has tight schedules for updates (4x per year) more and more of our customers are switching to this subscription model. Not mandatory; but it makes life a lot easier (and cheaper) for all of us.

Relocation from Wierden to Almelo
Relocation from Wierden to Almelo

Vicus Oost moves from Wierden to Almelo and settles in the Dreesz business center at Brugstraat 9-13. This new location is very complete with facilities such as a coffee bar, lunch area and a meeting room where we are happy to welcome you for a cup of coffee.

Introduction VOSBA link Oculus ERP / Magento
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Following VOSBA's technology update, it has become easier to add new links. This link with Oculus is the one that bites the bullet.

Introduction VOSBA link iMouse / Magento
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With the acquisition of Muis by King, we also immediately expand our link so that we can also support these customers of King Software.

Introduction of Vicus pension plan
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As one of the few Magento service providers, Vicus has a nice pension plan through Nationale Nederlanden including WIA gap coverage.

We build your success with our partners

The name "Vicus" has symbolic meaning

Near a castellum (Roman fortress), a camp village called 'Vicus' grew. We see your company taking a combative stance in the marketplace in analogy to the Roman Cohort.

The Camp Village symbolizes the use of our expertise in the areas we understand; in support of your mission.

The Latin 'Vicus' can be translated as 'village', 'district', 'residential community', 'homestead' or even 'street'. Many of the camp villages grew into our current villages and towns where corruptions of the word 'Vicus' (such as 'Wijck') are often found in the place name.

Camp village symbolizes role of Vicus

Roman soldiers were not allowed to marry. Therefore, civilian communities grew in the Castelli area.

Such a "Camp Village" or "Vicus" named community had a nurturing function and thus often consisted of stores, inns and houses.

Cohort symbolizes your business

In the time of the Romans (around 275), there were many Castelli in the Netherlands - especially along the Rhine. A Castellum housed an army division, a cohort (about 500 men).

We see your company taking a combative stance in the marketplace in analogy to the Roman Cohort.