What Arvato Systems does

Arvato Systems is a Germany-based IT services and digital transformation specialist and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bertelsmann, headquartered in Gütersloh. The company delivers consulting, implementation, and managed services across multi-cloud (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, SAP, VMware), with a particular emphasis on European data sovereignty and regulatory compliance (NIS2, DORA, GDPR). Its primary go-to-market is direct enterprise sales supplemented by technology partner channels, targeting mid-to-large organizations across seven verticals: energy and utilities, manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, retail and consumer goods, public sector, insurance and financial services, plus media, entertainment, and logistics.

The company's technology footprint combines hyperscaler partnerships with a proprietary SaaS portfolio. NAVOO is a Microsoft 365 governance, intranet, and smart-archive platform that automates Teams and SharePoint lifecycle management and claims up to 65% storage cost reduction versus native Microsoft 365; platbricks is a logistics and supply-chain digitization platform with generative AI features; green.screen addresses sustainability management; and aroma provides unified commerce for retail. Revenue is generated through a mix of professional services (consulting, application development), multi-year managed services contracts, cloud and sovereign-cloud engagements, and recurring SaaS subscriptions on the proprietary platforms. Pricing for services is custom-quoted enterprise while NAVOO Smart Archive uses usage-based (storage volume) billing.

In 2025, Arvato Systems divested the Vidispine media-asset-management brand to Lumine Group, secured an ISG Leader position across multiple quadrants in the Provider Lens Multi Public Cloud Services report for Germany, won Gold at the Service Provider Awards in the AI-as-a-Service-Provider category, and signed a distribution partnership with Bechtle to expand mid-market reach for its sovereign private cloud. The company is led by CEO Matthias Moeller with Kaspars Leimanis as Finance Director, operates from 1,001-5,000 employees, and has been certified as a Top Employer in Germany for 12 consecutive years.

Name

Arvato Systems

Legal name

Arvato Systems GmbH

Website

https://arvato-systems.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Arvato Systems is a Bertelsmann-owned German IT services and digital transformation firm delivering multi-cloud, SAP, Microsoft 365, and sovereign cloud consulting, managed services, and proprietary SaaS (NAVOO, platbricks) to enterprise and public-sector clients across seven verticals in DACH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Services and Digital Transformation

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Integration & Implementation Services (BPAEAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

ITSM Platform Implementation & Administration (ServiceNow/JSM/BMC/etc.) (BPAEAJAC), Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA), Observability, Monitoring & AIOps (BPAEAKAG), Enterprise PaaS (App Runtime & Managed Application Platforms) (HDAEAKAB)

Keywords

• IT services consulting
• Digital transformation services
• Multi-cloud managed services
• Microsoft 365 governance
• SAP implementation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gütersloh

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting and Professional Services: Business transformation, process consulting, and technology consulting services delivered on an engagement basis. Includes workshops, strategy development, and implementation support.
2. Managed Services: Ongoing IT operations, application management, cloud infrastructure management, and security services typically delivered through multi-year contracts with recurring revenue.
3. Cloud Services: Cloud transformation, multi/hybrid cloud implementation, and cloud infrastructure services including sovereign cloud solutions for compliance requirements.
4. Software Licensing and SaaS Products: Proprietary software products including NAVOO platform, platbricks logistics solutions, and specialized Microsoft 365 add-ons offered on subscription or per-user basis.
5. Application Development and Integration: Custom software development, enterprise application integration, and API management services for digital transformation projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arvato Systems is a Bertelsmann-owned IT services company that delivers end-to-end digital transformation services — including IT consulting, managed services, multi-cloud implementation, and SAP services — to mid-to-large enterprises and the public sector, primarily in the DACH region. The company builds and licenses proprietary SaaS platforms (NAVOO for Microsoft 365 governance/intranet/archiving, platbricks for logistics, green.screen for sustainability, aroma for unified commerce) on top of Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, SAP, and VMware foundations. Its services are organized around seven core verticals: energy, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, public sector, insurance/financial services, and media.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NAVOO®: SaaS platform for Microsoft 365 IT governance, digital workplace, and internal communications solutions including SharePoint intranet, document management, and Microsoft Teams management.

Products and services

• NAVOO A proprietary SaaS platform for IT governance, intranet, and Microsoft 365 add-ons that enables governance, automated lifecycle management, compliance, and digital workplace solutions. Integrates Microsoft Teams and SharePoint with extended functionality including Teams Management, SharePoint Intranet, Document Management, SharePoint Archiving (Smart Archive), Guest User Management, and automated SharePoint migration (SPOT). For enterprises using Microsoft 365.
• platbricks A proprietary logistics process digitization platform offering warehouse management, field service management, production supply, yard management, container management, chatbots, gamification, analytics, supplier portals, mobile solutions, and generative AI capabilities for logistics and supply chain optimization. For logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain organizations.
• green.screen A sustainability management product for tracking and managing environmental metrics and sustainability initiatives. For enterprises with ESG and sustainability reporting requirements.
• aroma A unified commerce solution for retailers, combining omnichannel capabilities with digital product passes and supply chain integration. For retail and consumer goods companies needing integrated commerce and product information flows.
• IT Consulting and Professional Services Business transformation, process consulting, and technology consulting services delivered on an engagement basis, including workshops, strategy development, and implementation support across business, process, and technology domains. For enterprises and public sector organizations undertaking digital transformation.
• Managed Services Ongoing IT operations, application management, cloud infrastructure management, and security services delivered through multi-year contracts with recurring revenue. For enterprises outsourcing IT operations.
• Cloud Services and Multi-Cloud Transformation Cloud transformation, multi/hybrid cloud implementation, and cloud infrastructure services including sovereign cloud solutions (Arvato Systems Private Cloud) for compliance requirements. For organizations migrating to or operating across multi-cloud environments.
• SAP Services Comprehensive SAP services including Cloud ERP, RISE with SAP, GROW with SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Application Management Service, SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Customer Experience, SAP Datasphere, SAP License Management, and SAP S/4HANA implementations. For enterprises running or adopting SAP.
• Application Development and Integration Custom software development, enterprise application integration, and API management services for digital transformation projects. For enterprises undertaking bespoke application development or integration initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 65% cost reduction for SharePoint storage compared to Microsoft 365 native storage through NAVOO Smart Archive
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability11 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BechtlecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 December 2025Bechtle signed partnership agreements with Arvato Systems to expand its multi-cloud portfolio. The partnership adds the Arvato Systems Private Cloud (sovereign solution for strict compliance requirements) to Bechtle's offerings. The collaboration reinforces Bechtle's strategy of combining global cloud innovation with local data sovereignty, complementing its existing Open Telekom Cloud partnership.
• VMware (Broadcom)coreTechnology or IntegrationArvato Systems uses VMware Cloud Foundation as a technical platform for European cloud service providers. As one of the European cloud providers maintaining full operational independence and European jurisdiction, Arvato Systems delivers sovereign cloud solutions enabled by VMware technology while maintaining compliance with EU frameworks including NIS2 and DORA.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft is a primary technology partner for Arvato Systems. The company operates as a Microsoft Solutions Partner with designations in Digital & App Innovation, Infrastructure, Data & AI, Modern Work, Security, and Business Applications. Arvato Systems delivers Microsoft 365 solutions, Azure services, SAP on Azure, and Microsoft cloud ecosystem implementations.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS is a key technology partner for Arvato Systems cloud services. The company provides AWS cloud migration services, AWS Container Acceleration, Amazon Connect Contact Center solutions, and digital sovereignty offerings with AWS. Arvato Systems serves as an AWS partner delivering cloud transformation and managed services.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Cloud is a technology partner for Arvato Systems. Offerings include API Management with Apigee, Google Gemini for Enterprise, Google Cloud Armor and CDN, Google Distributed Cloud, and SAP on Google Cloud solutions. Arvato Systems delivers Google Cloud transformation and managed services.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP is a key technology partnership for Arvato Systems. The company provides comprehensive SAP services including Cloud ERP solutions, GROW with SAP, RISE with SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Application Management Service, SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Customer Experience, SAP Datasphere, SAP & AI, SAP License Management, and SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Deutsche Telekom/T-SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBechtle partnership with Deutsche Telekom adds Open Telekom Cloud (GDPR-compliant public cloud hosted in Germany and the Netherlands) to the multi-cloud portfolio. This complements the Arvato Systems Private Cloud partnership, providing Bechtle customers with options ranging from sovereign cloud to regulated public cloud solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini: Global IT services and consulting incumbent with substantial German operations, named alongside Arvato as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens Multi Public Cloud Services report for Germany 2025. Overlaps in cloud transformation, SAP, and digital workplace services across enterprise and public sector.
• Atos: European-headquartered IT services incumbent with strong DACH presence and named alongside Arvato in the ISG Provider Lens Multi Public Cloud Services report for Germany 2025. Competes in managed services, cloud transformation, and sovereign IT for European enterprises and public sector.
• Accenture: Global IT services and consulting leader with extensive DACH operations, co-named with Arvato as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens Multi Public Cloud Services report for Germany 2025. Competes in large-scale digital transformation, cloud, SAP, and industry-specific consulting engagements.
• Sopra Steria: European IT services group with strong presence in Germany, France, and the Nordics, providing comparable cloud, digital transformation, and industry-specific IT services. A relevant competitor for cross-border European enterprise deals in regulated industries.

Direct peers

• CANCOM: Germany-based hybrid IT and multi-cloud managed services provider with a comparable mix of cloud services, managed services, and enterprise transformation offerings, named alongside Arvato as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens Multi Public Cloud Services report for Germany 2025.
• GFT Technologies: German-headquartered IT services and digital transformation specialist with comparable focus on financial services, insurance, and industrial verticals. Competes with Arvato on Microsoft, cloud, and SAP-enabled transformation projects in DACH.
• msg: Germany-based IT services group with strong vertical focus in insurance, banking, healthcare, and automotive — overlapping significantly with Arvato's primary verticals. msg offers comparable SAP, Microsoft, and core-system implementation services and competes head-to-head for DACH enterprise transformation deals.
• DATAGROUP: Germany-based IT services and managed services provider with strong regional and enterprise footprint, named alongside Arvato as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens Multi Public Cloud Services report for Germany 2025. Directly comparable in DACH managed services and enterprise IT operations.
• T-Systems (Deutsche Telekom): Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT subsidiary and a directly comparable German-headquartered IT services and sovereign cloud provider serving DACH enterprises and public sector. Like Arvato Systems, it competes in multi-cloud managed services, SAP, and sovereign cloud offerings and was named alongside Arvato as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens Multi Public Cloud Services report for Germany 2025.

Emerging players

• Bechtle: Germany's largest IT system house and multi-cloud reseller, both a competitor (especially in mid-market managed services) and a strategic channel partner to Arvato Systems for distributing the Arvato Systems Private Cloud. Their overlapping cloud and managed-services portfolios make Bechtle a hybrid competitor and partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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