Skaylink

What Skaylink does

Skaylink is a German-headquartered cloud and digital transformation services provider founded in 2011, with its principal office in Garching bei München and operations spanning the DACH region, Sweden, and now the broader Vodafone Business European footprint. The company delivers end-to-end cloud services across eight core solution areas: cloud strategy, cloud infrastructure, cloud migration, modern workplace (Microsoft 365), application innovation, data/analytics/AI, cloud security and compliance, and managed services. Technology delivery is anchored in a multi-cloud model spanning Microsoft Azure (where Skaylink holds Solutions Partner and verified Managed XDR status) and AWS (where it is one of only four Premier Partners in Germany, with additional Generative AI and Advertising & Marketing Technology competencies). A dedicated 24/7 Cyber Security Center built on Microsoft Sentinel provides recurring managed SOC services, and a specialized BankControl integration engine serves digital banking clients on Azure.

The business model combines project-based professional services with recurring managed services and subscription-style cloud operations, delivered exclusively through direct enterprise and public-sector field sales. Custom multi-year contracts with enterprise and government buyers (notably BMW, Henkel, Continental, KWS, Swiss Life Germany, Dr. Klein, and Berliner Stadtreinigung) anchor the revenue base, supported by TISAX, ISO 9001/22301/27001, and SOC 1/2 compliance certifications that gate access to regulated industries. Distribution is purely direct with no channel/resale model, and GTM focuses on large enterprises and public sector organizations in DACH and Scandinavia.

Following its December 2025 acquisition by Vodafone Group for €175 million from Waterland Private Equity, Skaylink operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vodafone Business, repositioning as the telecom's European cloud, security, and AI services arm. The combined entity targets expansion into AWS European Sovereign Cloud services, Anthropic Claude resale via Amazon Bedrock, and broader pan-European enterprise accounts under Vodafone's ownership. The company employs more than 550 cloud experts and is led by CEO Frank Strecker with CRO Oliver Queck overseeing go-to-market expansion.

Name

Skaylink

Legal name

Skaylink GmbH

Website

https://skaylink.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Skaylink is a German cloud and digital transformation services provider (founded 2011, now a Vodafone Business subsidiary) delivering multi-cloud strategy, migration, security, and managed services to enterprise and public sector clients across DACH and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Managed Services and IT Transformation

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Strategy, Assessment & Roadmap (BPAEACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid Cloud Management, Monitoring & FinOps (HDABAMAD), Cloud Data Platforms & Analytics Migration (BPAEACAI), Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE)

Keywords

• Cloud transformation services
• Managed cloud services
• Cloud migration consulting
• Cloud security managed SOC
• Multi-cloud infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Garching Bei München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Consulting and implementation services for cloud transformation projects, digital modernization initiatives, and technology integration engagements.
2. Managed Services: Ongoing managed services for cloud infrastructure, security operations, and continuous optimization of cloud environments.
3. Cloud Services: Cloud-native service delivery including infrastructure-as-a-service, platform services, and cloud operational support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Skaylink is a German cloud managed service provider delivering cloud strategy, migration, infrastructure, security and managed services across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments. The company serves enterprise and public sector clients through 500+ cloud experts with industry-specific solutions for automotive, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, public sector, retail, technology, and logistics. Core offerings are organized into eight solution areas spanning cloud strategy, infrastructure, migration, modern workplace, application innovation, data/analytics/AI, cloud security & compliance, and managed services.

Product overview

Skaylink is a German cloud solutions and digital transformation specialist that was acquired by Vodafone Group for €175 million (deal completed December 2025). The company operates as a comprehensive managed service provider offering a portfolio of cloud services organized around eight core solution areas: Cloud Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Migration, Modern Workplace (Microsoft 365), Application Innovation, Data Analytics & AI, Cloud Security & Compliance, and Managed Services. These are delivered through a multi-cloud approach leveraging Microsoft Azure, AWS, and hybrid/private cloud environments, supported by more than 550 cloud experts across Europe. Key specialized offerings include the Cyber Security Center (CSC) — a cloud-native managed SOC built on Microsoft Sentinel providing 24/7 security monitoring — the BankControl integration platform for digital banks, AWS Generative AI Competency services, and authorized reseller access to Anthropic Claude via Amazon Bedrock. Skaylink also holds Microsoft Solutions Partner status, AWS Premier Partner designation, ISG Leader positions across multiple quadrants, and Gartner Magic Quadrant recognition for public cloud IT transformation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cyber Security Center (CSC): A cloud-native Security Operations Center providing 24/7 protection, monitoring, and response capabilities for client cloud infrastructure.

Products and services

• Cloud Strategy
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Cloud Migration
• Modern Workplace (Microsoft 365)
• Application Innovation
• Data, Analytics & AI
• Cloud Security & Compliance
• Managed Services
• Cyber Security Center (CSC)
• BankControl
• Claude in Amazon Bedrock (Authorized Reseller)
• Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR)
• Azure Cloud Services
• AWS Cloud Services
• AWS European Sovereign Cloud Migration Services

Named customers20 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration46 records

AI capability11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• MicrosoftflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrosoft is a strategic partner with Solutions Partner designation, Microsoft AI Cloud Ecosystem leader status, and FastTrack Ready partnership. Skaylink has won the Microsoft Partner Award in App Innovation category and serves as an authorized provider of Microsoft 365 services for large enterprises. The partnership includes verified Managed XDR Solution status.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWS Premier Partner with Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency and AWS Generative AI Competency. Skaylink operates as an authorized reseller for Amazon Bedrock and delivers AWS-based cloud transformation services. The partnership enables enterprise cloud migration and AI-powered solution delivery.
• GartnerminorOthersSkaylink is recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud IT Transformation Services, providing market credibility and analyst validation of cloud services capabilities.
• ISG (Information Services Group)minorOthersISG recognizes Skaylink as a Leader in Microsoft 365 Services Large Enterprises, Multi Public Cloud Services, and Microsoft AI Cloud Ecosystem categories in their provider lens research.
• AnthropiccoreTechnology or IntegrationSkaylink is an authorized reseller for Amazon Bedrock, Anthropic's AI platform available through AWS. This enables delivery of generative AI solutions to enterprise customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skaylink
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Compliance19 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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