What XITASO does

XITASO GmbH is a privately held, high-end software engineering consultancy founded in 2011 and headquartered in Augsburg, Germany. The firm delivers custom software and digital transformation services to large enterprises in highly regulated verticals: mechanical and plant engineering, robotics/automation, medical technology, healthcare, public sector, insurance, energy, and defense. Named customers include Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, KUKA, Bosch Rexroth, OMRON, ZEISS, MULTIVAC, MAN Energy Solutions, BRZ, WashTec, BWI GmbH, and MAN Energy Solutions, with engagement models centered on long-term, multi-year enterprise consulting.

The company's technology stack is anchored at the intersection of IT and operational technology (IT/OT convergence) and emphasizes AI, digital twins via the standardized Asset Administration Shell (AAS / IEC 63278), IT security for industrial and medical environments, and cloud-native DevSecOps delivery. Its principal proprietary asset is Eclipse Mnestix, an open-source platform for creating, managing, and deploying AAS-based digital twins and Digital Product Passports, developed by XITASO and contributed to the Eclipse Foundation. Other proprietary offerings include the XITASO Security Pipeline (IEC 62304-aligned), DevROps for continuous robot software delivery, RUX for human-robot interaction, and the Industrial BaSyx Solution co-developed with Fraunhofer IESE and NetApp. The PLANFOX sub-brand houses healthcare-specific assets including the careMe.hub patient interaction platform and the SMILe telemedicine platform. Internally funded research projects (KISIK, KISPP, ADELeS, VALISENS) feed IP into commercial engagements.

XITASO monetizes primarily through project-based professional services and custom software development engagements, with quote-based multi-year contracts and a complementary productized layer via Eclipse Mnestix Enterprise Edition support and framework contracts (notably BWI GmbH for defense IT). As of December 2025 the firm reported 220+ employees across 12 German office locations and €23 million in revenue for fiscal year 2025, operating across multiple cloud environments (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, OVH, STACKIT). Certifications include ISO 9001, 27001, 13485, 14001, IEC 62443, IEC 62304, ISO 9241, and IEC 62366, plus AVPQ public-sector pre-qualification and BSFZ R&D certification, enabling eligibility for regulated public, medical, and defense procurement.

Name

XITASO

Legal name

XITASO GmbH

Website

https://xitaso.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

XITASO is a privately held German high-end software engineering consultancy founded in 2011, delivering custom enterprise software, AI, digital twin, IT/OT convergence, and IT-security solutions to large enterprises in regulated verticals including machinery, medical technology, healthcare, public sector, insurance, energy, and defense.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Engineering Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Application Development (Web/Mobile/Desktop) (BPAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI/ML Engineering & Model Development Services (BPAEAHAF), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Custom software engineering
• Industrial digital twins
• Medical device software
• IT/OT convergence
• DevSecOps consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Augsburg

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 & Custom Software Development: XITASO generates revenue primarily through consulting and custom software engineering services. As a strategic partner, it develops individual software solutions tailored to customer requirements across industries including mechanical engineering, medical technology, healthcare, public sector, insurance, energy, and defense. Projects range from AI integration, digital twins, IT/OT convergence, cybersecurity, and cloud/DevOps. Revenue is project-based, typically long-term enterprise engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

XITASO is a high-end software engineering consultancy that designs, develops, and operates custom software solutions for enterprise clients in regulated industries including mechanical engineering, medical technology, healthcare, public sector, insurance, energy, and defense. The company sells project-based custom software engineering, AI and data science solutions, IT/OT convergence and Industry 4.0 architectures, digital twins (Asset Administration Shells), DevSecOps, and IT security services, complemented by proprietary products such as Eclipse Mnestix (AAS platform), PLANFOX healthcare solutions, and the Industrial BaSyx Solution.

Product overview

XITASO operates as a high-end software engineering consultancy offering a portfolio of proprietary products, research-driven solutions, and professional services across industrial, healthcare, energy, insurance, and public sectors. The core product is Eclipse Mnestix, an open-source AAS/digital twin platform for creating Asset Administration Shells and Digital Product Passports, offered alongside an Enterprise Edition with professional support. The PLANFOX sub-brand provides healthcare-specific solutions including the careMe.hub patient interaction platform and SMILe telemedicine platform. Specialized offerings include RUX (Robot User Experience) for human-robot interaction, DevROps for continuous robot software delivery, and the XITASO Security Pipeline for automated security in medical device development. Research projects like KISIK (intensive care AI), KISPP (nursing staff optimization), ADELeS (anomaly detection), and VALISENS (autonomous driving sensor fusion) feed into commercial solutions. The Industrial BaSyx Solution extends Eclipse BaSyx for enterprise digital twin deployments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eclipse Mnestix: Open-source software platform developed by XITASO for creating, managing, and deploying Asset Administration Shells (AAS) and Digital Twins, donated to the Eclipse Foundation

Products and services

• Eclipse Mnestix Open-source platform developed by XITASO for creating, managing, and deploying Asset Administration Shells (AAS), standardized digital twins, and Digital Product Passports (DPP). Features include AAS Browser, AAS Template Builder, and AAS Generator. Targeted at industrial manufacturers and operators implementing Industry 4.0 and DPP initiatives.
• PLANFOX Digital Health Healthcare business sub-brand of XITASO providing digital solutions and platforms for hospitals and healthcare facilities, including patient portals, visit management, and consulting services for KHZG/KHTF funding programs. Targeted at hospitals, clinics, and healthcare networks.
• careMe.hub Patient interaction platform enabling personalized coordination of care processes and patient communications across multiple medical systems, functioning as the central hub from admission to discharge. Targeted at hospitals and healthcare facilities seeking KHZG-compliant patient portals.
• SMILe Telemedicine platform combining remote care with personal support from specially trained Care-Coordinators, with digital early warning systems for transplant aftercare. Targeted at transplant centers, specialty clinics, and patients requiring continuous remote monitoring.
• Industrial BaSyx Solution Enterprise-ready version of Eclipse BaSyx co-developed by XITASO, Fraunhofer IESE, and NetApp, enabling rapid implementation, secure operation, flexible scaling, sovereign data management, and readiness for Digital Product Pass and AI deployments. Targeted at industrial enterprises implementing enterprise-grade digital twin solutions.
• Custom Software Engineering Services Project-based, high-end custom software engineering delivered as multi-year enterprise engagements across mechanical engineering, medical technology, healthcare, public sector, insurance, energy, and defense verticals. Combines strategy consulting with implementation of scalable solutions from hardware through intuitive user interfaces to the cloud. Targeted at large enterprises and organizations requiring certified, norm-compliant software development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% efficiency gains in software development through LLM-based tools integrated into DevSecOps pipelines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability18 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fraunhofer IESEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner collaborating on digital twins, Industry 4.0, and software engineering methodologies. Fraunhofer IESE and XITASO partner on Eclipse BaSyx and Industrial BaSyx Solution to make Eclipse BaSyx enterprise-ready.
• Fraunhofer IVIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for autonomous systems and transportation research, contributing to projects like VALISENS (sensor fusion for autonomous driving) and ReSimCAV (realistic simulations for CAVs).
• University of AugsburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner collaborating on various research and innovation projects, leveraging university expertise in computer science and engineering.
• University Hospital AugsburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare research partner collaborating on KISIK project (AI-driven ICU capacity planning) and other digital health solutions, supporting digital transformation in healthcare.
• DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace research partner for architecture consulting and data management systems. Also collaborates on automotive and transportation research projects.
• RWTH AachenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner from RWTH Aachen University contributing research expertise in software engineering and related disciplines.
• TUM (Technical University of Munich)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner contributing expertise from one of Germany's leading technical universities.
• OTH RegensburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university contributing to research and innovation projects.
• THI (Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university contributing to research and innovation projects.
• KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner contributing to various research and innovation projects.
• GenuaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner in cybersecurity research, contributing to post-quantum cryptography and security projects.
• Airbus HelicopterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense and aviation industry partner collaborating on energy-efficient flight guidance for rescue helicopters (ENGEL project) and other defense software solutions.
• Bosch RexrothcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomation partner collaborating on ctrlX AUTOMATION platform integration, IT/OT convergence solutions, and machine control development for the future.
• FESTOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomation and industrial partner contributing to research and innovation projects in industrial automation and robotics.
• IDTA (Industrial Digital Twin Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member shaping the AAS (Asset Administration Shell) standard for digital twins. Contributes to metamodel development, API standards, and new submodel definitions. Promotes the development of industrial digital twins and brings together manufacturers, operators, suppliers, and technology providers.
• Eclipse FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEclipse Mnestix was developed by XITASO and donated to the Eclipse Foundation as an open-source project. XITASO continues to actively contribute to the Mnestix community and ecosystem.
• Open Industry 4.0 AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member contributing to open standards for Industry 4.0 interoperability and digital transformation.
• VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association membership contributing to mechanical engineering and plant construction industry standards and advocacy.
• BitkomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading digital association membership for the German IT industry, contributing to policy advocacy and industry collaboration.
• BWI GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXITASO is a framework contract partner within a bidding consortium for IT services with BWI GmbH, the IT service provider for the German Bundeswehr. The partnership covers the entire field of information technology.
• BDSV (Bundesverband der Deutschen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsindustrie)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association membership for German security and defense industry, representing interests and fostering industry collaboration.
• DWT (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Wehrtechnik)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDefense technology society membership supporting the defense industry ecosystem.
• MISI (Munich Institute for Silicon Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute partnership contributing to defense and security technology research.
• NetAppcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXITASO, Fraunhofer IESE, and NetApp have bundled their strengths in the Industrial BaSyx Solution to make Eclipse BaSyx enterprise-ready.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Microsoft Partner with comprehensive expertise in Azure cloud platform. XITASO develops solutions on Azure and assists clients with platform selection and cloud migration.
• Allianz für Cybersicherheit (Alliance for Cyber Security)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the German Allianz für Cybersicherheit initiative, contributing to cybersecurity best practices and awareness.
• KUKAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKUKA Official System Partner collaborating on robotics software, real-time robot control, smart factory solutions, and autonomous systems.
• WITTENSTEIN SEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic customer and partner using Eclipse Mnestix in their service portal. WITTENSTEIN uses Mnestix for digital twins via QR codes on products, customizing branding and representation of submodels. Active collaboration on AAS implementation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Andrena AG: German agile software engineering firm specializing in custom development and DevOps for enterprise clients, with comparable size and culture-driven engineering positioning.
• iteratec GmbH: Munich-based software and IT consultancy delivering custom development, AI/data services, and digital transformation projects to German enterprise customers in regulated industries.
• codecentric AG: German software engineering consultancy of similar size, focused on custom software development, cloud/DevOps and AI/ML engineering for enterprise clients, with comparable positioning around Java/cloud and digital transformation.
• MaibornWolff GmbH: German digital engineering consultancy offering custom software, data/AI, and IoT solutions with strong automotive and industrial manufacturing vertical focus, comparable in size and vertical mix to XITASO.
• inovex GmbH: Mid-sized German digital consultancy offering custom software development, IT/OT, AI, and cloud engineering to enterprise customers, directly overlapping XITASO's mechanical engineering and digital transformation value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• msg systems AG: Larger German IT consultancy with deep regulated-industry expertise (insurance, automotive, public sector) and own software products, serving as a broader incumbent that competes for the same regulated-vertical programs XITASO targets.
• AKKA Technologies: European engineering and digital services group with strong industrial, automotive, and aerospace presence; competes for IT/OT and embedded systems work with global scale advantages.
• Bertrandt AG: Large German engineering services provider serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers with embedded software and digital engineering services, comparable in vertical focus but materially larger.
• Capgemini Engineering: Global systems integrator with substantial German presence serving industrial, automotive, aerospace, and defense customers, directly overlapping XITASO's IT/OT and digital twin practices at larger deal sizes.

Others

• Fraunhofer IESE: German applied research institute and XITASO's co-development partner on Eclipse BaSyx and AAS; a quasi-peer for research-driven industrial software work and a key ecosystem enabler for XITASO's digital twin platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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