AppSphere

What AppSphere does

AppSphere AG is a privately held German IT consulting firm headquartered in Ettlingen (near Karlsruhe), Baden-Württemberg, founded circa 2011 and operating for 14 years in the DACH market. The company delivers Microsoft-centric digital transformation services to mid-market and large enterprises as well as public-sector organisations, anchored by its proprietary TRINITY methodology, which integrates three interdependent dimensions — Processes & Organisation, Human & Culture, and Technology — into ten solution modules covering Modern Workplace, Modern Endpoint Management, Cloud Security & Compliance, Modern Service Operations, Modern Data Center, Artificial Intelligence (KI), Data Analytics, Digital Processes, Collaboration & Communication, and New Work & Culture. Its core technology stack is built on Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Entra ID, Defender, Purview, Copilot, and Power Platform, supplemented by Fortinet, Citrix, AvePoint, and Arctic Wolf for security, virtualization, and data management use cases. AppSphere holds Microsoft Solutions Partner (Modern Work) and Copilot Jumpstart Ready Partner designations, plus ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certifications issued by TÜV Rheinland, qualifying it for regulated-industry engagements such as NIS-2 compliance work.

The business operates through a consultative, relationship-driven enterprise field-sales motion with named account experts assigned per service area, supported by a marketing mix of content (blog, newsletter, KI-Kompass PDF), events (Innovation Day, workshops, SOC visits), Microsoft AppSource listings, and active LinkedIn/XING/YouTube presence. Revenue streams include strategic consulting and project work billed on time-and-materials or fixed-price engagements, recurring managed services for cloud operations and security, Microsoft licensing resale with implementation, and AI training/certification programmes. The customer base is diversified across verticals — financial services (LBBW, Viridium, Grenke), public sector (Bistum Trier, AWO, Stadt Ettlingen), healthcare (KVBW), utilities (Stadtwerke Düsseldorf, Thuega), automotive (FLABEG), retail (Rajapack), and global services (STARTEAM Global). CEO Frank Roth (also President of IHK Karlsruhe) and co-Vorstand Frank Seibert lead a 100+ person organisation that is privately held, founder/management-controlled, and organically grown with no disclosed external funding rounds.

Name

AppSphere

Legal name

AppSphere AG

Website

https://appsphere.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AppSphere AG is a privately held German IT consulting firm delivering Microsoft-based digital transformation — Modern Workplace, security, AI, and managed services — to mid-market and large enterprises in the DACH region via its TRINITY methodology and 10 solution modules.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting & Digital Transformation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

ITIL/ITSM Process Consulting & Implementation (BPAEAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Workplace Services (DaaS/Workplace-as-a-Service) (BPAEAIAA), Cloud Data Platforms & Analytics Migration (BPAEACAI), Service Desk & ITSM Outsourcing (BPAEAMAF), IT Incident, Problem & Change Management Platforms (HDAEALAI)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• Digital transformation consulting
• Microsoft cloud services
• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Ettlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting & Professional Services: Strategic consulting, IT advisory, change management, and project management services. Billed on a per-project basis or time-and-materials according to AppSphere's price list. Engagements include strategy workshops, target-state workshops, implementation projects, and training.
2. Managed Services: Ongoing IT operations management, cloud service operations, and premium support delivered as recurring managed services contracts. Clients receive continuous access to Microsoft Azure specialists, IT security management, and infrastructure support on a subscription basis.
3. Microsoft 365 & Cloud Services: AppSphere acts as a Microsoft solutions partner, selling and implementing Microsoft 365 and Azure services. Revenue includes licensing resale, implementation, and ongoing management of Microsoft cloud subscriptions. Services include Modern Endpoint Management, Modern Workplace, and Modern Service Operations modules built on the Microsoft cloud stack.
4. AI & Transformation Training: AI readiness workshops, prompting training, KI Führerschein certification programs, and adoption workshops delivered as one-time or recurring training engagements. Includes Copilot + Power Envisioning & POC programs with potential Microsoft funding of up to $50,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AppSphere provides IT consulting and digital transformation services anchored in its proprietary TRINITY methodology, delivering Microsoft 365, Azure, security, endpoint management, and AI/Copilot implementations alongside change management and managed services to mid-market and enterprise organisations primarily in the DACH region. The offering spans strategic consulting, implementation projects, managed services, premium support, AI training, and Microsoft-funded Copilot adoption programs.

Product overview

AppSphere is an IT system house and digital transformation provider headquartered in Ettlingen, Germany. Its core offering is the TRINITY platform — a holistic digital transformation methodology and modular solution framework built around three interdependent dimensions: Technology, Processes & Organization, and People & Culture. The TRINITY platform encompasses ten named solution modules: Modern Workplace, Modern Endpoint Management, Cloud Security & Compliance, Modern Service Operations, Modern Data Center, Artificial Intelligence (KI), Data Analytics, Digital Processes, Collaboration & Communication, and New Work & Culture & Transformation. These modules are supported by additional named service offerings including Strategic Consulting, Managed Services, Premium Support, AI Training (KI Führerschein), Prompting Workshops, NIS-2 Readiness, Tenant Assessments, Feature Update Workshops, and Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart programs (Envisioning & POC and Deployment Accelerator). AppSphere operates primarily as a Microsoft Solutions Partner, integrating Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Power Platform, and Microsoft Copilot across its solution portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRINITY: AppSphere's proprietary methodology and platform for digital transformation, combining three dimensions: Prozesse & Organisation (Processes & Organization), Mensch & Kultur (People & Culture), and Technologie (Technology).

Products and services

• TRINITY

Quantifiable outcome

• Three years of continuous, uninterrupted operations without a single unplanned outage or security incident for LBBW EMEA firewall infrastructure
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAs a Microsoft Solutions Partner (Modern Work), AppSphere implements, resells, and manages Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and related cloud services. The partnership includes multiple certified individual consultants and access to co-marketing programmes and Microsoft funding mechanisms (Copilot Jumpstart Ready). AppSphere's services are listed in Microsoft AppSource.
• soluzione (soluzione.de)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAppSphere partners with soluzione to offer the 'KI Führerschein' (AI driving licence) — a compact, practice-oriented online training programme for companies to qualify employees in responsible AI use. soluzione provides the standardised curriculum and certification; AppSphere delivers it as part of its AI adoption and training offerings. The programme covers AI basics, legal and ethical frameworks, data protection, risk management, and EU AI Act compliance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• T-Systems: Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT services arm with significant Microsoft cloud and workplace practice. Competes with AppSphere for DACH large enterprise and public sector Microsoft transformation engagements.
• Computacenter: Major European IT infrastructure and services provider with significant Microsoft practice. Larger scale competitor offering similar managed services, workplace, and cloud migration capabilities to AppSphere's TRINITY modules.
• Bechtle: Germany-headquartered IT system house and services provider with broad Microsoft and modern workplace offerings. Direct overlap with AppSphere in DACH mid-market managed services and Microsoft 365 implementations.
• msg group: Large Germany-based IT consulting and software provider with Microsoft practice and strong regulated-industry footprint. Competes for similar financial services, public sector, and healthcare Microsoft engagements.

Direct peers

• Avanade: Joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft focused on Microsoft ecosystem services. Direct competitor to AppSphere in the DACH region, serving similar mid-market and enterprise customers with Microsoft 365, Azure, and Copilot implementations at larger scale.
• glueckkanja: Germany-based Microsoft Gold Partner specializing in Microsoft cloud, security, and modern workplace services. Closely comparable to AppSphere in size, Microsoft focus, and DACH mid-market enterprise positioning.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander: One of Germany's largest independent IT system houses with strong Microsoft practice. Competes with AppSphere across M365, Azure, security, and managed services for DACH enterprise and mid-market customers.
• Adlon Intelligent Solutions: Germany-based Microsoft-focused IT consulting firm offering similar M365, Azure, and modern workplace services to mid-market DACH customers. Closely comparable in size and offering scope to AppSphere.
• ORBIT Gesellschaft für Applikations- und Informationssysteme: German IT services firm specializing in Microsoft cloud, collaboration, and security solutions. Comparable to AppSphere in DACH Microsoft consulting and managed services positioning.

Others

• Arctic Wolf: Cybersecurity operations provider and AppSphere partner for SOC services. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor; both serve DACH enterprise customers with complementary security offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AppSphere
• Facebookfacebook.com/AppSphere
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/appsphere
• Instagraminstagram.com/appsphere_ag
• Xx.com/appsphere

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 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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