Opitz Consulting

What Opitz Consulting does

Opitz Consulting (OPITZ CONSULTING Deutschland GmbH) is a privately held German IT consulting and services firm headquartered in Gummersbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, with a workforce of approximately 550 experts. The company is organized into four divisions — Software, Systems, Analytics, and Public — and delivers end-to-end services spanning custom software development, DevOps and DevSecOps, managed services, IT modernization, analytics and data platforms, security consulting, and public-sector digitalization. Its technology stack is anchored in deep Oracle ecosystem expertise (database, APEX, Forms, license optimization), certified Microsoft partnerships (Azure, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric), AWS, Snowflake, and a sovereign-cloud offering built on STACKIT in partnership with Pyramid Analytics. The firm serves DACH-region enterprises and public-sector clients across automotive, manufacturing, finance, retail/logistics, healthcare, and federal agencies, with marquee customers including Continental, Boehringer Ingelheim, Thyssenkrupp Steel, Daimler Truck, Lufthansa Cityline, Otto, Axel Springer, and multiple German federal bodies.

The business model is predominantly professional services, billed on project-based, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contracts, supplemented by recurring managed services (24x7 operations for Oracle, Azure, and sovereign-cloud environments), training, and Oracle license consulting/distribution. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales combined with workshops (e.g., 2-day architecture workshops, Design Sprint für KI) and partner co-selling through Microsoft, AWS, STACKIT, Oracle, and Pyramid Analytics channels. Marketing emphasizes thought leadership via the Wissensspeicher knowledge repository, the KI heute podcast, and participation in industry events such as the DOAG Konferenz and Cloud X Summit.

Opitz Consulting's strategic positioning centers on German and EU digital sovereignty — addressing NIS2, DORA, DSGVO, and LkSG compliance requirements through sovereign-cloud analytics on STACKIT, openDesk deployment for public administration, and SBOM-driven secure software development. The firm differentiates via Oracle specialization, sovereign-cloud packaging (Analytics Custom SaaS on STACKIT), and AI services including predictive maintenance, ChatGPT-based data interaction, and Cognigy-powered conversational automation. Revenue, ownership structure, and financial performance are not publicly disclosed; the company appears founder/management-owned with no identified institutional investors.

Name

Opitz Consulting

Legal name

OPITZ CONSULTING Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://opitz-consulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI), Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting (BPAHACAJ)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• Managed IT services
• Data analytics solutions
• Cloud infrastructure services
• Software development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gummersbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for software development, systems integration, IT modernization, cloud infrastructure, security, and analytics. Billed through project engagements and time-and-materials or fixed-price contracts.
2. Managed Services: Ongoing managed services for database management, middleware, infrastructure, and security. Provides 24x7 operational support for Oracle systems and cloud platforms.
3. Training and Education: Oracle Forms training and other technical education services for customers.
4. License Consulting and Sales: Oracle license consulting, optimization services, compliance checks, and license distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Opitz Consulting is a German IT consulting firm providing custom software development, systems integration, managed services, data analytics, and AI solutions to enterprises and public sector clients. The company specializes in Oracle ecosystem, Microsoft stack, AWS, and sovereign cloud (STACKIT) implementations, with a focus on digital sovereignty and German/EU regulatory compliance. They deliver end-to-end services from strategy and consulting through implementation and 24x7 managed operations.

Product overview

Opitz Consulting is an IT consulting and services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology services organized into four divisions: Software, Systems, Analytics, and Public. The Software division provides Custom Software Development (Java, Cloud native, Oracle APEX), DevOps/DevSecOps, System Integration (including API Management), IT Modernization, and AI services (KI). The Analytics division offers Data Strategy, Data Architecture/Data Mesh, Data Warehouse Modernization, Predictive Analytics, Cloud Analytics, and the Analytics Custom SaaS on STACKIT (featuring Pyramid Analytics). The Systems division provides Managed Services, Infrastructure & Cloud (covering AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and STACKIT sovereign cloud), Database & Middleware, Security (including NIS2/DORA compliance), and License Management. The Public division addresses public sector needs including modern Fachverfahren, Platform Engineering, and AI/Automation. Their key differentiator is a sovereign, German-hosted analytics SaaS offering on STACKIT, positioning them for clients requiring data residency and EU compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Software Development Custom software development services covering Full Stack Development (Java, Cloud native, LowCode with Oracle APEX), DevOps and DevSecOps, and Secure Software Development with SBOM capabilities. Designed for enterprises requiring tailored software solutions.
• Systemintegration System integration services connecting applications, data, and processes, including API Management, Cloud-based Integration, IT Architecture Vision and Roadmap, and Platform Engineering for enterprise clients.
• IT-Modernisierung IT modernization services helping enterprises modernize legacy systems and transition to modern architectures, particularly Oracle and Java-based environments.
• Künstliche Intelligenz (AI Services) AI services portfolio including AI for Mittelstand, Design Sprint for AI, Chatbots and Voice Assistants, Intelligent Automation, GitHub Copilot integration, and predictive analytics for enterprises.
• Analytics and Data Solutions Analytics consulting covering Data Strategy, Modern Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture, Data Processing, Data Insights, and Data Culture transformation for enterprise clients.
• Managed Services Ongoing managed services for operations including Business Continuity, Oracle Cloud platform management, Legacy System Modernization, and DevOps Services with 24x7 support for enterprise customers.
• Infrastructure and Cloud Infrastructure and cloud services covering Virtualization, Private Cloud, Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, Oracle), Sovereign Cloud, On-Premises, Container and Platform Engineering, and Observability.
• Database and Middleware Database management and middleware services including Oracle Database Management, Oracle DB Cloud Migration, Oracle Data Safe, and Oracle Forms training for enterprises running Oracle systems.
• Security Consulting and Auditing Security and governance services including Security Consulting and Auditing (NIS2, DORA), Cloud Security Check, DevSecOps, and Security Awareness training for enterprises facing regulatory compliance requirements.
• License Management (Lizenzen) Oracle license management services including License Consulting, Managed Service Compliance, Compliance Check, Cloud License Management, and License Cost Optimization. Includes license distribution.
• Public Sector Solutions Solutions for public sector including Modern Fachverfahren (specialist procedures), Platform Engineering, IT Security, Agile Methods, Analytics and Integration, and AI and Automation.
• Analytics Custom SaaS on STACKIT Custom SaaS analytics solution deployed on STACKIT sovereign cloud, providing modern data analytics and AI functions on European cloud infrastructure. Enables organizations to gain insights without operating complex analytics infrastructure.
• Predictive Maintenance AI-powered predictive maintenance solution using machine learning to analyze production sensor data, detect anomalies, and predict equipment failures before they occur for industrial/manufacturing clients.
• Oracle Forms Training Training and education services for Oracle Forms and other technical subjects for enterprise customers running Oracle systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% customer recommendation rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• STACKITcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership providing Analytics Custom SaaS on sovereign European cloud infrastructure. OPITZ CONSULTING delivers Pyramid Analytics on STACKIT cloud, offering data analytics and AI capabilities with German data residency and enhanced security compliance.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Microsoft partner specializing in Azure cloud, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and related Microsoft technologies. Provides analytics, cloud migration, and DevOps services using Microsoft platforms.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS partner providing cloud migration services, Oracle database migration to AWS, and AWS-based DevOps and managed services implementations.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle partner specializing in Oracle database, Oracle APEX, Oracle Forms, Oracle Cloud, and Oracle license optimization. Offers Oracle-focused consulting, managed services, and training.
• Pyramid AnalyticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to deliver Analytics Custom SaaS on STACKIT cloud. OPITZ CONSULTING serves as the provider implementing Pyramid Analytics on sovereign infrastructure for German enterprises.
• belmotominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobility partner providing flexible mobility solutions for employees including company cars, job bikes, and public transport options as part of sustainable mobility concept.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Allgeier: German-headquartered IT services group covering software development, cloud, and enterprise application services for mid-market and enterprise customers in DACH. Overlaps directly with Opitz's Oracle, cloud migration, and managed services offerings.
• GFT Technologies: German IT consultancy with strong data/AI, cloud, and digital transformation practices serving banks, insurers, and industrial clients in DACH. Overlaps with Opitz in analytics, regulatory-driven modernization, and public sector engagement.
• msg systems: German IT consulting and software firm with deep vertical coverage in insurance, banking, automotive, and public sector. Directly comparable to Opitz in size, DACH focus, Oracle/Microsoft ecosystem expertise, and emphasis on regulated industries.
• Q_PERIOR: DACH-focused management and IT consulting firm with a strong digital, data, and core modernization practice for banks, insurers, and public sector. Closely comparable in customer profile and consulting-led delivery model.
• adesso: German IT services and consulting company with a comparable portfolio of custom software development, data/analytics, and managed services for insurance, banking, and public sector across DACH. Similar Mittelstand enterprise customer profile.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander: Mid-sized German IT systems integrator and consulting firm focused on data center, cloud, and enterprise platforms for enterprise and public sector. Comparable in scale, German Mittelstand focus, and vendor-agnostic consulting motion.

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini: Global IT services leader with a sizable German practice covering cloud, data, and enterprise application services. Competes with Opitz on large enterprise and automotive transformation programs, though at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Sopra Steria: Large European IT services group with a strong German public sector and financial services practice. Competes with Opitz on large modernization, cloud, and compliance (NIS2/DORA) programs in DACH but at materially greater scale.
• T-Systems: Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT arm, with significant German public sector and large enterprise footprint. Competes for sovereign cloud, managed services, and modernization mandates that Opitz also targets in Germany.

Emerging players

• SevenPrinciples Solutions & Consulting: Smaller German IT consultancy focused on SAP/enterprise application and cloud services for DACH mid-market. Comparable in customer segment (German Mittelstand) and consulting-led GTM, but more narrowly focused on SAP-centric modernization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OC_WIRE

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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