What MKS Software Management does

MKS Softwaremanagement GmbH is a private German ERP software vendor headquartered in Friedrichshafen that has served the Mittelstand (mid-sized enterprise) market for over 20 years. The company develops and sells Goliath.Neo, an integrated ERP platform that combines inventory management (Warenwirtschaft), CRM, and document management (DMS) in a single system. The product is delivered in three specialized vertical editions: the Systemhaus Edition for IT and telecommunications system houses (ticketing, contract and SLA management, automated billing, device and deployment histories), the Copy & More Edition for office technology dealers and copy trade (device management, counter reading, leasing/rental handling, service planning, consumables management), and the Business Edition as an industry-independent base for general trade and service companies. Supporting modules include an executive dashboard, an RMA module, TSE-certified POS bar sales, web-based user and customer portals, and a consulting practice covering process analysis, implementation, and training.

The technology stack is anchored by the proprietary Goliath.Neo platform and is extended through native integrations with DATEV (financial accounting), 3CX (telephony), Microsoft Exchange/Outlook (scheduling and service order capture), Bestbuy (procurement), and third-party fleet management systems for device telemetry. MKS is part of the SelectLine Group, a larger ERP software conglomerate, and operates under an ISO 20000-1 certified service management framework. The company employs 11-50 staff, has no disclosed subsidiaries, has raised no external funding, and has not executed any M&A. All customers are based in the DACH region, with the marketing and sales motion focused on German-speaking SMBs in IT services, office technology, and general trade/service verticals.

MKS generates revenue primarily through multi-year, quote-based subscription or licensing contracts for Goliath.Neo and its editions, supplemented by professional services (consulting, implementation, training) and ongoing support. Go-to-market is direct and field-led via phone, email, and website contact forms, with no disclosed channel partners or resellers, and no public pricing. The named customer base spans more than 10 industries (office technology, IT services, security, RV manufacturing, construction software, utilities, elevator inspection, construction materials, and print services), indicating a diversified but small-ticket SMB book rather than reliance on a few anchor accounts.

Name

MKS Software Management

Legal name

MKS Softwaremanagement GmbH

Website

https://mks-ag.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MKS Softwaremanagement GmbH is a private German ERP vendor selling the Goliath.Neo platform to Mittelstand SMBs in IT/TK system houses, office technology trade, and general services, with vertical-specific editions and DATEV-integrated back-office workflows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Service Management (ITSM) Platforms (HDAEALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Service Desk & ITSM Outsourcing (BPAEAMAF), ITIL/ITSM Process Consulting & Implementation (BPAEAJAB), Digital Employee Experience (DEX) & IT Experience Management (ITXM) Platforms (HDAEALAL)

Keywords

• ERP software
• Mid-market solutions
• Inventory management
• CRM integration
• Document management

Headquarters

HQ city

Friedrichshafen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Goliath.Neo ERP Software: Core ERP platform sold as specialized editions (Business, Systemhaus, Copy & More) with integrated CRM, DMS, and modules for inventory, sales, purchasing, service, and finance. Subscription or perpetual licensing model with regular updates and releases.
2. Consulting Services: Strategic consulting for process analysis, optimization, and ERP implementation. Includes support during Goliath.Neo introduction and expansion, as well as practical workshops and training.
3. Support Services: Personal support with direct contacts, project experience, quick phone and remote assistance, technical help for questions and adjustments, clear communication and short response times.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MKS Software Management sells Goliath.Neo, an integrated ERP platform that combines inventory management (Warenwirtschaft), CRM, and document management (DMS) for German mid-sized businesses (Mittelstand). The platform is offered as three specialized editions: Systemhaus Edition for IT/TK service providers, Copy & More Edition for office technology dealers, and Business Edition for general trade and service companies. The offering is complemented by consulting services for process analysis, ERP implementation, and ongoing support.

Product overview

MKS Software Management bietet mit Goliath.Neo ein zentrales ERP-System für den Mittelstand, das Warenwirtschaft, CRM und Dokumentenmanagement in einer Plattform vereint. Das Produktportfolio umfasst drei spezialisierte Editionen, die auf der gemeinsamen Goliath.Neo-Plattform aufbauen: die Systemhaus Edition für IT- und TK-Dienstleister (mit Ticketing, Vertragsverwaltung und RMA-Modul), die Copy & More Edition für Kopierfachhandel und Büromaschinenverleih (mit Zählerstandserfassung, Leasing-/Mietabwicklung und Gerätehistorie), sowie die Business Edition als branchenunabhängige Lösung für Handel und Dienstleistung. Ergänzt wird das Angebot durch Consulting-Leistungen sowie die web-basierten User- und Kundenportale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Goliath.Neo: ERP software platform combining inventory management (Warenwirtschaft), CRM, and document management (Dokumentenmanagement) in one integrated solution for mid-sized companies

Products and services

• Goliath.Neo
• MKS Systemhaus Edition
• MKS Copy & More Edition Industry solution for office technology and copy trade businesses, offering contract management, counter reading capture, leasing/rental processing, service/maintenance management, device history, and integrated billing.
• MKS Business Edition Industry-independent ERP solution for trade and service companies that combines inventory management, CRM, warehouse management, and document management in a unified and scalable structure.
• Consulting Services Strategic consulting for process analysis, optimization, automation, and digitalization, accompanying the introduction and expansion of Goliath.Neo with practical workshops and training.

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• DATEV eGcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership providing Schnittstelle zu DATEV Unternehmen Online (Belegtransfer) and other financial accounting interfaces. Enables seamless data exchange between Goliath.Neo and DATEV accounting systems for compliant German financial bookkeeping.
• 3CXcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated telephone connection (Integrierte Telefonanbindung) with 3CX PBX systems enabling unified communication within the ERP workflow for IT/TK system houses.
• SelectLine GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMKS Softwaremanagement GmbH is part of SelectLine Group, a larger ERP software company. As a member of the group, MKS contributes specialized editions (Systemhaus, Copy & More) while benefiting from shared resources, brand presence, and collaborative development of the Goliath.Neo platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SelectLine Software: Sister brand within the same SelectLine Group, providing ERP software for German trade, production and service SMEs. Direct comparable in product scope, customer segment and GTM model, sharing the same parent and brand ecosystem.
• Lexware (Haufe-Lexware): Established German SMB/Mittelstand ERP and accounting suite (Warenwirtschaft, Faktura, Lohn) targeting the same self-employed and small-business segment as MKS Business Edition. Comparable in pricing structure, regional focus and product breadth.
• Wawision: German cloud ERP specifically built for IT service providers and system houses, with project, ticket and contract management. Most direct overlap with MKS Systemhaus Edition on functionality and target customer.
• Sage GmbH (Sage 50 / Sage 100): Major Western European ERP vendor with a German Mittelstand offering (Sage 50/100/200) targeting trade, production and services SMEs. Comparable in customer segment, sizing and on-premise heritage, though larger in scale.

Broad incumbents

• SAP Business One: SAP's dedicated mid-market ERP aimed squarely at the Mittelstand. Comparable buyer (German SMB), broader in scope (finance, manufacturing, service) but more expensive and complex; competes head-on with MKS in larger Mittelstand deals.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's cloud ERP for SMB/Mittelstand, growing rapidly in Germany via the partner channel. Overlaps with MKS on integrated ERP + CRM + document management and targets the same Mittelstand buyer with a modern cloud and Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Emerging players

• weclapp: German cloud-based ERP platform for SMB and Mittelstand covering sales, purchasing, warehouse, CRM and project management. Closest cloud-native challenger to Goliath.Neo Business Edition, with stronger SaaS and self-service onboarding.
• Odoo: Open-source modular ERP with sales, inventory, CRM, manufacturing and document management. Gaining traction in the DACH Mittelstand via partners and represents the open-source alternative to integrated suites like Goliath.Neo.
• sevDesk: German cloud bookkeeping and light ERP platform targeting SMBs and self-employed. Competes with the lower-end of MKS's Mittelstand pipeline, especially for the invoicing, CRM and document management functionality embedded in Goliath.Neo Business Edition.
• enfore: German cloud ERP for SMBs and small Mittelstand combining POS, inventory and invoicing. Comparable scope to the lighter mid-market modules of Goliath.Neo, with a modern SaaS GTM that pressures traditional on-premise-style competitors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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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