Our history
Discover how our passion for quality software has fueled our growth
1995How it started
After finishing their engineering studies, Jean Auquier and Frederic Costenoble both start their professional career at the Bank Brussel Lambert (BBL) . They are part of the same team, later joined by Olivier Vanekem and Thierry Parquet.
1999Foundation
Jean Auquier and Frederic Costenoble decide to start their own IT consultancy company Knoware Consulting sprl/bvba. 5 employees join the company in the early years, all working as consultants for companies like Fortis Bank and Pfizer.Check out Knoware
2010The first offices
The space above Jean’s garage is used as office space. A small office is opened a year later in Bruges.
2012New shareholders
Olivier Vanekem and Thierry Parquet join as shareholders and take up an active role in the company. At that moment Knoware acquires the full editor and distributor rights for CytoWeb from Pfizer.2016ComeoCare
Time for changes: the company changes from sprl/bvba to sa/nv, and CytoWeb is rebranded as ComeoCare
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2017ComeoBox
Knoware decides to target the hardware integration, and launches Peripheralskit, which is later rebranded to ComeoBox.
Explore our products2020New offices
To support company growth, two new office locations are set up, one in Bruges and one in Nivelles .Visit our locations
2020Quality Management Certificate
2021Switzerland
Knoware is going places and signs the first contract with a hospital outside Belgium. The first Swiss hospital is soon followed by another Swiss hospital.
2023New markets
Knoware signs a distribution deal to distribute ComeoCare in Germany, Spain and the Netherlands.2024Strategic split
As the internalization of ComeoCare continues, the Healthcare Product activities are moved to a separate company Comeo sa/nv, while Knoware focuses on all other services. Knoware continues to provide all analysis, design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance activities for Comeo.
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News and Stories
May 21, 2025ADKA Conference
B. Braun showcased their OnkoLogisch project at the ADKA Congress in Berlin including ComeoCare, highlighting how our solution supports safe, closed-loop oncology workflows. It was great to connect with passionate professionals, the Kiro Grifols team, and see our solution featured in guided tours with real-world insights.
April 28, 2025Kuwait Conference
ComeoCare was presented by our local partner BelieveTec at the 2nd Pharmaceutical Oncology Conference in Kuwait. The event brought together oncology professionals from across the Gulf region as well as international speakers, offering a great opportunity to showcase how ComeoCare supports safer cancer care through flexible, end-to-end digital workflows for pharmacists, physicians, and nurses.
March 24, 2025Comeo Brand
Comeo is more than just a name — it’s a brand that embodies our commitment to enhancing patient care.