PGK

What PGK does

PGK Software & Communication GmbH is a Hamburg-based, Microsoft-focused IT services firm founded in 2003 and operating under the owner-managed Steedt Tech Group. The company delivers custom enterprise software development, hybrid and public cloud services on Microsoft Azure (including Azure Stack), Microsoft 365 workplace solutions, Low Code Apps built on Microsoft Power Apps, custom API/interface development (Schnittstellen) connecting systems such as Asana, Pipedrive, ERP, payment, and accounting platforms, and a browser-based Enterprise CMS targeted at organizations with 50 to 5,000 employees. Its flagship long-running deployment is CariNet, a nationwide CMS platform operated on behalf of the German Caritas Association and serving more than 900 organizations and 25,000 facilities.

PGK serves mid-market and enterprise clients across diverse sectors including pharmaceuticals (Roche, Boehringer Ingelheim, B. Braun), financial services (Ernst & Young), advertising (BBDO), retail (Metro AG), automotive clubs (ADAC), rail (SBB), industrial automation (SICK), measurement technology (Testo), research (ETH Zurich), media (ZDF), energy (Delta Energy Solution), and non-profit/social services (Caritas). The firm holds Microsoft Gold Partner status with 18+ years of Microsoft expertise and is a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider authorized to bill, provision, and support Microsoft Cloud offerings directly. The founder and CEO, Patrick A. Lorenz, holds multiple Microsoft MVP awards and founded the Azure Freiburg and Freiburg .NET user groups, providing the firm with a credentialed technical leadership base.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in consultative, project-based custom software delivery sold through direct enterprise engagement, supplemented by recurring managed services and CMS licensing/support contracts on multi-year terms. Pricing is quote-based with no public tiers disclosed. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, leveraging Microsoft partnership credentials and reference customers; marketing is conducted organically via LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Xing, a Mailchimp-distributed newsletter, and community-led developer relations. Headcount is in the 11-50 band, indicating a focused specialist services firm rather than a scaled systems integrator.

Name

PGK

Legal name

PGK Software GmbH

Website

https://pgk.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PGK Software & Communication GmbH is a German Microsoft Gold Partner delivering custom enterprise software, Azure cloud services, Microsoft 365, Power Apps-based low-code apps, custom API integrations, and Enterprise CMS for mid-market and enterprise customers across pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, financial services, media, and non-profits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise IT Services and Custom Software Development

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAEAKAO

Managed DevOps / Platform Operations (Run & Operate)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/DevOps, Platform Engineering & SRE Services

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Cloud migration services
• Microsoft 365 implementation
• Enterprise content management
• Low-code application development

Headquarters

HQ city

Denzlingen

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. Custom Software Development: Bespoke enterprise software development services delivered across the entire software lifecycle - consulting, implementation, and operation. Solutions are tailored to specific client needs and integrated seamlessly into existing IT infrastructure.
2. Cloud Services and Managed Services: Ongoing cloud infrastructure management, support, and optimization services. As a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider, they handle billing, provisioning, management, and support for Microsoft Cloud services including Azure and Microsoft 365.
3. Enterprise CMS Licensing and Support: Enterprise content management system deployment and ongoing support services for organizations managing multiple websites across locations and languages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PGK is a Microsoft Gold Partner that delivers custom enterprise software development and IT services built around the Microsoft technology stack. Its core offerings include bespoke enterprise software, Microsoft Azure cloud services (including Azure Stack hybrid cloud), Microsoft 365 workplace implementations, low-code business apps on Microsoft Power Apps, custom API and system interfaces (Schnittstellen), and a browser-based Enterprise CMS for organizations with 50 to 5,000 employees. PGK accompanies clients through the full software lifecycle — consulting, implementation, and ongoing managed operations — and additionally acts as a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider for billing, provisioning, and support.

Product overview

PGK is a Microsoft Gold Partner offering a portfolio of integrated software products and services built around the Microsoft ecosystem. The core offering combines custom enterprise software development with a suite of specialized solutions: Cloud Services (Azure/Azure Stack), Microsoft 365 implementation, Low Code Apps powered by Microsoft Power Apps, Schnittstellen (custom API/interface development), and an Enterprise CMS platform. These products are designed to work together as a unified digital transformation toolkit, enabling customers to migrate to the cloud, digitize business processes, connect disparate systems, and manage enterprise content — all supported by PGK's 18+ years of Microsoft expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Software Development (Individuelle Softwareentwicklung) Custom enterprise software development service for organizations seeking tailored Microsoft-based solutions that integrate into existing IT landscapes. Covers consulting, implementation, and ongoing operation across the full software lifecycle.
• Cloud Services Cloud migration, deployment, and managed services on Microsoft Azure, including Azure Stack hybrid cloud and public cloud solutions, with 24/7 support, IT governance, and compliance management.
• Microsoft 365 Services Complete workplace solution implementation including productivity tools, team communication, data security, and process digitization powered by Microsoft 365.
• Low Code Apps (Power Apps) Low-code business application development on Microsoft Power Apps, enabling rapid digitization of business processes with mobile apps for Android and iOS, including dashboards, data management, and complex calculations.
• Schnittstellen (Custom Interfaces/APIs) Custom API and system interface development connecting applications across HR, marketing, sales, development, payment systems, ERP, financial accounting, and third-party tools (Asana, Autopilot, Pipedrive).
• Enterprise CMS Browser-based enterprise content management system for organizations with 50 to 5,000 employees, built on the Microsoft platform, featuring multi-domain, multilingual, omnichannel publishing, wiki-style knowledge management, and extensive rights and role management.
• CariNet Internet-based platform for internal and external communication of Caritas associations and facilities, developed and managed by PGK on behalf of the German Caritas Association, serving over 900 organizations and 25,000 facilities worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Business applications can be set up within two days using Power Apps low-code platform
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Steedt Tech GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPGK is part of the Steedt Tech Group, an owner-managed company group that bundles digital expertise and innovative startup mindset across specialized companies and business holdings. The group focuses on synergistic collaboration and long-term partnership approach rather than short-term success.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPGK holds Microsoft Gold Partner status with 18+ years of expertise in the Microsoft portfolio. As a Cloud Solution Provider, they handle billing, provisioning, management, and support for Microsoft Cloud services including Azure, Microsoft 365, and related technologies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Avanade: Joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft focused on enterprise Microsoft technology services. Directly comparable to PGK as a Microsoft Gold-aligned consultancy delivering Azure, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform solutions to large enterprises.
• adesso SE: German-headquartered IT consultancy with custom software development and strong Microsoft practice across regulated verticals. Same DACH customer base, similar Microsoft-centric delivery model, and comparable scale in headcount.
• GFT Technologies: German IT consultancy providing custom software and digital transformation to financial services and industry clients, with deep Microsoft and Azure delivery capability. Overlaps PGK on enterprise custom software and Microsoft Gold-aligned execution.
• msg group: Owner-managed German IT services group with custom software, industry solutions, and Microsoft/Azure practices serving insurance, banking, and healthcare. Comparable structure (owner-managed group), customer base (regulated German enterprises), and Microsoft focus.
• Devoteam: European technology consultancy with a long-standing Microsoft partnership (Devoteam M Cloud) delivering Azure, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform projects. Directly comparable on Microsoft-centric services and European mid-market/enterprise delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Sopra Steria: Large European IT services group with a Microsoft practice and broad custom software/digital transformation capabilities. Overlaps PGK on Microsoft enterprise delivery but at significantly greater scale and vertical breadth.
• T-Systems: Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT arm, providing cloud, SAP, and custom development to large German corporates including regulated industries. Competes with PGK for the same DACH enterprise custom software and Microsoft workload mandates.
• Capgemini: Global system integrator with a sizable Microsoft practice (Capgemini & Microsoft alliance) and industry-specific Microsoft solutions. Directly competes for the same marquee enterprise accounts named in PGK's portfolio (Roche, Boehringer, ADAC, SBB).
• Accenture: Largest global SI with the deepest Microsoft partnership and Avanade JV. Bids for the same enterprise transformation programs targeted by PGK and effectively sets the ceiling on enterprise deal sizes in DACH.
• Atos: European-headquartered IT services group with digital, cloud, and custom application services including Microsoft offerings. Comparable to PGK on European enterprise custom software but at a much larger scale post-Eviden reorganization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PGKSoftware
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/5142990/admin
• Instagraminstagram.com/pgk.software

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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