24.04.2026 - Apprentices studying IT and commercial administration at Identitas Ltd. in Bern have, as part of their training, implemented several IT projects that address the specific needs of Swiss O Week.
Swiss O Week has received valuable support from the business community. Various IT issues have been resolved by apprentices at Identitas Ltd. This collaboration came about following a request from Christian Beglinger, the CEO of Identitas Ltd and an H60 runner for OLG Murten. From the initial analysis to implementation, these future professionals supported the entire project. They identified customer needs, developed suitable solutions, and prepared for their deployment. The result is a range of useful tools, such as those for volunteer deployment planning and the Swiss O Week mobile app.
“The apprentices take on real responsibility. They experience how a customer request is turned into a functioning tool,' says Jaqueline Balli, HR manager at Identitas Ltd.
The crowning glory is the apprentices’ on-site deployment: During Swiss O Week 2026 in Morgins, they will see their solutions in action for the first time, support the organisers, and receive direct feedback.
This project has provided Swiss O Week with tailor-made, cost-effective IT solutions, while the apprentices have gained valuable practical experience – a model that could set a precedent.
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About Identitas Ltd.
Identitas Ltd. is a Swiss data specialist focusing on animals, food and the environment. For 25 years, the company has developed and operated IT applications for registering and tracing farm and pet animals. In doing so, it supports the relevant authorities and animal owners in maintaining healthy animals and preserving the environment. The company employs around 100 people and is based in Bern.
