Zygos, a Cyprus-born software company specializing in practice management solutions for lawyers, accountants, and corporate service providers, is entering a new phase of strategic growth and consolidation. Ranked #41 in the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 for the Middle East and Cyprus—its third consecutive year on the list—Zygos is gaining recognition for its steady development and focus on client needs.

Speaking to FastForward, CEO Nikolas Chatziavraam opens up about the company’s major merger with Altis, the decision to retire the Softline brand, and the discipline required to scale without losing focus. He also shares candid views on Cyprus’s startup ecosystem and explains why staying close to users is key to driving innovation.

This recognition is a reflection of the incredible work our team at Zygos has put in over the past few years. Being ranked number 41 in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 confirms that our focus on product excellence, customer trust, and sustainable growth is paying off. What has driven this momentum is a clear understanding of our niche (law firms and corporate service providers) and the discipline to build something truly tailored to their needs. We are solving real problems that professionals face every day. Our transition to a cloud-native platform, combined with our focus on compliance, practice management, and AI-powered tools, has helped us stay ahead. But most importantly, it is our people who have made the difference. They are ambitious, thoughtful, and committed to our mission. This recognition energizes us to keep scaling with purpose and to continue proving that a company born in Cyprus can lead globally.

It is easy to get distracted by new opportunities, especially when things are growing quickly. For us at Zygos, staying focused begins with having clarity. We know who we are building for and what problems we are solving. Our mission is to empower legal and corporate professionals with tools that improve the way they work.

Scaling for us means doing more of what works, not chasing every trend or market. We grow by listening carefully to our users, investing in meaningful product development, and surrounding ourselves with a team that shares our long-term vision. When opportunities arise, we always ask whether they serve our core audience. If not, we put them on hold. That level of discipline has allowed us to grow without compromising the principles and focus that got us here.

The decision to unify under the Zygos brand and retire Softline comes at a natural inflection point in our journey. Over the past few years, Zygos has evolved from a product into a full platform and from a local solution into a name with growing recognition across several markets. At the same time, Altis has developed capabilities that complement our offering, and bringing the two together allows us to deliver a more integrated experience to our clients. Consolidating the brands provides clarity both internally and externally. It clears out our market presence, aligns our messaging, and lets us focus all our efforts on a single vision. This move also creates new opportunities for operational efficiency and product development, especially as we expand our work in AI and grow our presence in legaltech and regtech.

Cyprus has come a long way in recent years, with a growing number of promising startups and a strong pool of talent. But for companies like Zygos that aim to scale internationally, the ecosystem still presents challenges. Access to funding, especially at the seed and Series A stages, remains limited. Infrastructure is improving, but we need more targeted support in areas like cloud services, compliance, and international go-to-market readiness.

Policy-wise, there have been positive steps, but we still lack the kind of coordinated national strategy that supports tech scaleups over the long term. That said, being from Cyprus has also been an advantage in some ways. The professional services market here is a strong, global player and the needs of our local clientele allowed us to create a solution which can challenge international products really well.

Staying close to innovation is a conscious choice, especially when the demands of running a growing company can easily take over. For me, it starts with making time each week to speak directly with clients, product managers, and engineers. These conversations keep me grounded in the real problems we’re solving and often spark ideas that lead to product improvements.

I also make it a point to explore emerging technologies, not just in legaltech but in adjacent industries, to see how they might apply to what we’re building. At the same time, I -try my best to- trust my team to run with the day-to-day operations, which gives me the space to think creatively and push new ideas forward. Balancing both sides isn’t always easy, but it’s essential.

To become the trusted operating system for legal and corporate service professionals worldwide, combining deep domain expertise with meaningful, AI-powered technology.

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Who: Nikolas Chatziavraam is the CEO of Zygos, a leading provider of practice management software for lawyers, accountants and corporate service providers. With over ten years of experience in the legal tech and professional services space, he has led the transformation of the company from a legacy software vendor into a modern cloud-based solution, trusted by hundreds of firms worldwide, including public sector institutions. Nikolas holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens and an MBA from the University of Cyprus. His work blends technical expertise with leadership across product development, operations, and customer success. He has also advised some of the largest law firms, accounting firms, and corporate service providers in Cyprus on the use of technology to streamline operations and improve efficiency. He strongly believes that technology is not just an enabler but a necessity for any firm that wants to remain relevant in the professional services industry.