Erik Sterck

What Erik Sterck does

Erik Sterck GmbH is a privately held German IT system house founded in 2014 by Erik Sterck and Oliver Batz, headquartered in Leonberg with regional offices in Munich, Cologne, and Hamburg. The company provides manufacturer-independent IT consulting and services across datacenter infrastructure (servers, storage, backup, hyperconverged infrastructure), cloud-native services (container platforms, CI/CD/DevOps engineering, multi-cloud architecture), managed cloud and SOC-as-a-Service cybersecurity offerings, and increasingly AI-powered automation through partner platforms including octonomy and HeinzAI. Its core technology stack spans Nutanix (Elite Partner status), Rubrik, Arctic Wolf, NetApp, Pure Storage, and VMware, with cloud delivery through plusserver's German data centers.

The company serves approximately 170+ customers, primarily small and medium-sized enterprises across all industries in Germany, plus select enterprise accounts and public-sector clients such as PROSOZ Herten. Named engagements include private cloud implementations for RSM Ebner Stolz (16 locations) and Bürger GmbH (10-year partnership), with documented outcomes such as reducing administration effort from 2 days to 2 hours per week and achieving one-sixth of prior space costs. Pricing is custom, quote-based, with multi-year contracts and no public tiers.

Revenue is generated through three streams: IT consulting and professional services, recurring managed services, and product/hardware resales from partner vendors. Distribution is via direct enterprise field sales across Germany. In 2024 Erik Sterck became part of the Dutch TTNL Group, and in April 2026 Fields Group acquired a majority stake, with Christoph Hesse appointed as an additional Managing Director in February 2026. The firm has earned industry recognition including Rubrik Cyber Recovery Partner of the Year 2023, Arctic Wolf DACH Partner of the Year 2024, and Great Place to Work certification in 2025.

Name

Erik Sterck

Legal name

Erik Sterck GmbH

Website

https://eriksterck.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Erik Sterck GmbH is a German IT system house providing manufacturer-independent consulting, implementation, and managed services across datacenter infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity. It primarily serves German SMEs with multi-year contracts, leveraging partnerships with Nutanix, Rubrik, and Arctic Wolf.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting and Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (56162), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI), Key Management, Encryption & Secrets Management (KMS/HSM/Vault) (HDABAHAG)

Keywords

• IT system house
• Managed IT services
• Datacenter consulting
• Cybersecurity solutions
• Cloud infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Leonberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting and Professional Services: Manufacturer-independent consulting covering datacenter infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity. Services include assessment, planning, implementation, and ongoing optimization.
2. Managed Services: Ongoing IT operations management, monitoring, and optimization services including cloud services and managed operations.
3. Product Sales: Sales of datacenter equipment, servers, storage, converged infrastructure solutions, and security solutions from partner vendors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Erik Sterck GmbH is a vendor-neutral German IT system house that consults, implements, and operates datacenter, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions for business customers. Core offerings span datacenter infrastructure (servers, storage, HCI), cloud-native services (managed Kubernetes, CI/CD, cloud architecture), managed cloud services, SOC-as-a-Service with 24/7 AI-augmented monitoring, Wasabi hot cloud storage, and a portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and SME entry-level packages delivered alongside partners such as Nutanix, Rubrik, Arctic Wolf, NetApp, Pure Storage, Keepit and Adfinis.

Product overview

Erik Sterck GmbH is an IT system house offering manufacturer-independent consulting and services across datacenter infrastructure, storage, converged infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud-native services. The portfolio includes core solution areas: datacenter infrastructures (servers, storage, backup/recovery), HCI/converged infrastructure, and cybersecurity solutions ranging from starter packages to enterprise offerings. Services include Cloud-native Services (container platforms, CI/CD/DevOps, cloud architecture), SOC-as-a-Service (24/7 security monitoring), Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, and Cloud/Managed Services (IaaS, private cloud, hybrid cloud). The company partners with technology leaders including Nutanix, Rubrik, Arctic Wolf, Keepit, Pure Storage, and integrates AI capabilities through octonomy (autonomous agents) and HeinzAI (knowledge management). The offering is delivered as professional services rather than a single software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Datacenter Infrastrukturen (Datacenter Infrastructures) Physical IT infrastructure solutions including servers, storage, backup/recovery, and high-availability environments, providing modern flexible server, storage and backup solutions with hyperconverged options for business customers.
• Storage Enterprise storage solutions from leading global providers (NetApp, Pure Storage) designed to handle growing data volumes with high performance and reliability.
• Converged Infrastructure (HCI) Hyperconverged infrastructure solutions combining server and storage in scale-out architectures for simplified administration and modular growth in multicloud environments, delivered as Nutanix-based implementations.
• Cybersecurity-Lösungen (Cybersecurity Solutions) Comprehensive IT security solutions including backup/restore (Rubrik), container security (SUSE NeuVector), and early threat detection to protect enterprise customers against cyber attacks.
• Cybersecurity-Einstiegspakete (Starter Packages) Entry-level IT security packages tailored for German SMEs, including backup solutions, early warning systems, and modular pricing options.
• Cloud-native Services Managed cloud-native services covering container platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift), CI/CD and DevOps engineering, and cloud architecture and integration for AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, and OpenStack.
• SOC-as-a-Service Security Operations Center as a service providing 24/7 monitoring through AI-powered analysis combined with human expert evaluation, covering threat detection and response for enterprise customers.
• Wasabi Hot-Cloud-Storage Low-cost, high-performance cloud storage service with no egress fees or API charges, suitable for primary, secondary, and archive storage applications.
• Cloud Services und Managed Services Infrastructure-as-a-Service with virtual machines, GDPR-compliant cloud services from German data centers, private cloud areas, and hybrid cloud concepts with consulting for AWS, GCP, and Azure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced administration effort from 2 days to 2 hours per week for RSM Ebner Stolz private cloud implementation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• CyberDesk GmbHmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 September 2025Sales partnership for European identity-centric data security platform. CyberDesk helps with adaptive control and management of data access rights.
• octonomymajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 August 2025Sales partnership for AI agents that automate complex routine tasks. Erik Sterck building dedicated AI unit around octonomy technology.
• VEGAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2024Global cooperation partnership established in 2024.
• plusservermajorTechnology or Integration · 27 March 2024Deepened partnership with Cologne cloud specialist. Erik Sterck sells plusserver's entire portfolio focusing on Infrastructure as a Service and AI solutions. Hosted in German data centers.
• TTNL GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2023Dutch TTNL Group partnership provides access to modern hybrid cloud platforms and supplementary operational support services. Erik Sterck became part of TTNL Group in late 2023/2024, enabling broader product and service portfolio.
• Adfinis AGcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2023DevOps partnership for container and Kubernetes solutions as well as hybrid and multicloud offerings. Deepened sales partnership enabling Erik Sterck to offer Adfinis portfolio and expand DevOps business.
• NutanixcoreTechnology or IntegrationElite Partner status for HCI and multicloud architecture solutions. Nutanix is a key technology partner for hybrid cloud infrastructure implementations.
• Arctic Wolf NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term partner for SOC-as-a-Service offerings. Arctic Wolf provides the technology platform for security operations center services with AI-powered analysis.
• RubrikcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for data security backup solutions with Zero Trust Data Security architecture. Helps companies with cybersecurity and ransomware protection.
• NetAppmajorTechnology or IntegrationGold Partner for intelligent data infrastructure solutions combining holistic data storage, integrated data services, and CloudOps solutions.
• Pure StoragemajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for modern flash-based storage solutions delivering high performance and simple management for data-intensive applications.
• KeepitmajorTechnology or IntegrationCloud-native backup solution for SaaS applications protecting Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and other cloud workloads.
• HeinzAI/XEPTUM AGmajorTechnology or IntegrationAI-powered knowledge management platform integrated into Erik Sterck's portfolio. Structures expertise into knowledge spaces and modules, accessible through digital assistants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander: German IT system integrator with similar focus on datacenter, storage, HCI (Nutanix), and managed services for the German Mittelstand. Closely comparable in size, vendor partnerships, and target customer segment.
• Logicalis Group: International IT solutions and managed services provider focused on datacenter, cloud, and security. Comparable operating model — vendor-aligned integrator selling to mid-market and enterprise customers across multiple geographies.
• Rackspace Technology: Global managed cloud and security services provider with multi-cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP) and 24/7 SOC-style operations. Highly comparable in cloud-native services and SOC-as-a-Service, though operating at much larger scale.
• CANCOM SE: German-headquartered managed services provider and IT integrator with a strong hybrid cloud and cybersecurity practice. Comparable in offerings (managed services, cloud, security) and target market (DACH enterprise / mid-market).
• Novalink GmbH: Smaller German IT system house focused on Nutanix-based HCI and hybrid cloud for mid-market customers. Direct comparable in vendor partnerships and target segment, though smaller scale.
• Bechtle AG: Germany's largest IT system house with a full datacenter, cloud, and cybersecurity portfolio serving mid-market and enterprise customers. Closest direct comparable by business model — vendor-partner-led IT integrator with field-sales coverage across Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini Deutschland: Global IT consulting and systems integration firm with strong DACH presence, including cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and managed services practices. Broad incumbent that overlaps Erik Sterck on enterprise engagements.
• Computacenter: Large pan-European IT services provider with a significant German operation, offering managed services, workplace, and datacenter modernization. Overlaps Erik Sterck's enterprise segment with a broader, multi-country footprint.
• T-Systems (Deutsche Telekom): Subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom providing large-scale managed IT, cloud, and security services to enterprise and public sector clients in Germany. Competes for some of the same German mid-market and public-sector engagements.
• NTT Data Deutschland: Global IT services provider with substantial German operations, offering datacenter, cloud, and managed security services. Competes in the German enterprise segment Erik Sterck targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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