GECKO Software - a WIIT company

What GECKO Software - a WIIT company does

GECKO Software (legal entity GECKO Gesellschaft für Computer- und Kommunikationssysteme mbH) is a German custom software development and managed IT services company headquartered in Rostock with a secondary site in Stralsund, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of WIIT S.p.A. since 2022. Founded around 1991 and led by Managing Director Christian Lanz, the firm employs approximately 150 software and IT specialists organized into team-led units covering custom development, ERP systems, software development, and tourism/cruise software. Its technology stack spans Java, Spring Framework, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native delivery on Microsoft Azure and AWS, alongside deep SAP capability across SAPUI5, SAP Fiori, SAP BTP, and SAP S/4HANA, complemented by implementation partnerships for myfactory Cloud ERP, d.velop DMS, and HISinOne campus management.

The company monetizes through three service lines. Individualsoftware-Entwicklung delivers project-based custom software on fixed-price or time-and-materials contracts. Managed IT-Services provides recurring-revenue offerings including Managed Microsoft 365, antivirus, patch management, WLAN installation, and managed d.velop DMS. Business Applications wraps implementation and customization of third-party platforms (myfactory, d.velop, HISinOne, SAP) plus its own proprietary Schichtplanr. shift-planning product. An AI Readiness Check add-on offers a three-tier engagement from a half-day Discovery workshop through Strategy deep dive to a multi-year Transformation contract. Revenue is generated through an enterprise field-sales motion anchored by free initial consultation (Erstgespräch), direct account management, and partner channels for SAP and business-application implementations.

GECKO is vertically specialized, with cruise/tourism and higher education as primary segments anchored by a 2005-vintage partnership with AIDA Cruises and the affiliated Costa Crociere platform (15-20 dedicated engineers supporting booking, yield, fuel, and catering systems). Secondary segments include SAP-customers such as Eiffage Infra-Bau SE, mid-market myfactory deployments at HAKA Kunz and Karls Erlebnis-Dörfer, plus media (Axel Springer), real estate (HOWOGE), and education (Universität Rostock). Geographic focus is DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), with end-user software serving 500,000+ users worldwide through more than 100 delivered digitization projects.

Name

GECKO Software - a WIIT company

Legal name

GECKO Gesellschaft für Computer- und Kommunikationssysteme mbH

Website

https://gecko.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GECKO Software is a German custom software and managed IT services firm based in Rostock, serving cruise lines, universities, and DACH mid-market enterprises with SAP, ERP, and AI-readiness consulting as a subsidiary of WIIT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

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 primary industry

DevOps Consulting & Transformation (BPAEAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed DevOps / Platform Operations (Run & Operate) (BPAEAKAO), Hybrid Cloud Management, Monitoring & FinOps (HDABAMAD)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Managed IT services
• SAP Fiori development
• Cloud-native development
• ERP integration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rostock

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individualsoftware-Entwicklung: Custom software development services including web applications, mobile apps, cloud-native solutions, and software modernization. Revenue is project-based with fixed-price or time-and-materials contracts.
2. Managed IT-Services: Managed services including Microsoft 365 administration, cybersecurity, antivirus, patch management, WLAN installation. Recurring revenue from service contracts.
3. AI Readiness Check: Three-tier AI consulting package (Discovery, Strategy, Transformation) with pricing on request. Initial Discovery workshop is half-day format.
4. Business Applications: Sales and implementation of third-party business software including HISinOne campus management, d.velop document management, myfactory Cloud ERP. Implementation and customization services generate revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GECKO is a custom software development and IT services company that builds tailored web, mobile, and cloud-native applications using Java, Spring, Docker, and Kubernetes technologies. It delivers managed IT services (Microsoft 365 administration, cybersecurity, WLAN, patch management) and implements third-party business applications including SAP Fiori/S/4HANA, myfactory Cloud ERP, d.velop document management, and HISinOne campus management for enterprise customers in cruise, higher education, manufacturing, and other verticals.

Product overview

GECKO Software is a custom software development and IT services company (a WIIT company) offering tailored solutions across multiple industries. Their portfolio centers on three core service areas: (1) Customized Software Development including web apps, mobile apps, cloud-native development, Kubernetes, and AI/KI consulting; (2) Managed IT Services including Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, and infrastructure; and (3) Industry-specific Business Applications. Key proprietary products include Schichtplanr. for shift planning, an Internet Booking Engine for tourism/cruise companies, and Yield Management/Price Planning software. They implement and customize third-party platforms including myfactory Cloud ERP, d.velop DMS, SAP S/4HANA/SAP Fiori, HISinOne campus management, and plentymarkets e-commerce. Their AI offerings focus on readiness assessments (AI Readiness Check) with three service tiers from workshop to transformation project.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schichtplanr. Shift planning and personnel deployment software developed by GECKO for workforce management in healthcare and other industries.

Products and services

• Customized Software Development (Individualsoftware) Tailored software solutions built to client specification covering web applications, mobile apps, cloud-native development, Kubernetes/Docker, software modernization, and software consulting. For enterprise clients requiring customized digitalization of business processes.
• IT Services and Managed Services Managed IT services including Microsoft 365 administration, M365 Tenant Health Check, cybersecurity (pentesting, awareness training), managed antivirus, patch management, WLAN installation, and IT support for enterprise customers.
• Business Applications Implementation Implementation, customization, and integration of third-party business software including HISinOne campus management, d.velop document management, myfactory Cloud ERP, and openDesk office suite for enterprise and mid-market customers.
• AI Readiness Check Three-tier AI consulting and assessment service (AI Discovery half-day workshop, AI Strategy 1-2 day deep dive, AI Transformation implementation project) evaluating data, processes, systems, and organizational readiness for AI deployment. For enterprise customers pursuing AI adoption.
• Schichtplanr. Proprietary shift planning and personnel scheduling software adapted to industry and organizational needs, particularly developed for healthcare, nursing, and shift-based workforce management.
• Internet Booking Engine (IBE) Middleware solution providing real-time booking data integration from multiple sources with fail-safe booking systems, automated data exchange, and seamless platform integration. Built for cruise and tourism customers.
• Yield Management / Price Planning Software Real-time price planning and capacity management system with role-based access, approval workflows, campaign planning, and automated price export to booking systems and websites. Built for cruise line revenue management.
• SAP Fiori App Development Service Custom SAP Fiori application development on SAP S/4HANA using SAPUI5 framework for master data management, workflow automation, and business process integration with SAP Launchpad. For SAP enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500.000+ Nutzer weltweit profitieren täglich von GECKO-Softwarelösungen
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2025Microsoft Partner mit Zertifizierung für Managed Microsoft 365 Services. GECKO bietet Managed Microsoft 365, M365 Tenant Health Check und integriert Microsoft-Technologien in Softwarelösungen. Azure-Kompetenz für Cloud-natives Entwickeln (Java, Spring Framework mit Azure Services).
• d.velopcoreTechnology or IntegrationManaged Service Partner für d.velop DMS (Dokumenten-Management-System). GECKO übernimmt Betrieb und Support des d.velop DMS-Systems und unterstützt bei Implementierung. Eigene Managed-d.velop-DMS-Leistung verfügbar.
• myfactorycoreTechnology or Integrationmyfactory Partner für Cloud-ERP-Software. GECKO integriert myfactory ERP in Kundenprozesse und bietet Individualentwicklung auf der myfactory-Plattform. Implementierung für HAKA Kunz, Karls Erlebnis-Dörfer.
• WIITflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIIT AG ist die Muttergesellschaft von GECKO. 'A COMPANY OF WIIT - The Premium Cloud'. GECKO ist Teil der WIIT-Unternehmensgruppe mit Fokus auf Cloud-Services und Managed IT. Colocation-Lösungen für Kunden wie Eiffage Infra-Bau werden über WIIT realisiert.
• BoreuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnologie-Partner für AWS Cloud-Migration. Boreus unterstützte GECKO bei der Migration der AIDA-Webseite, Buchungsmaschine und Nutzerverwaltung in die AWS Cloud.
• codefit (WIIT-Tochter, Polen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchwestergesellschaft innerhalb WIIT-Gruppe. codefit entwickelte gemeinsam mit GECKO Software für Kraftstoff-Management, Check-In-Prozesse, digitalen Fotokiosk und Gastronomie-Management für AIDA Cruises.
• SeiwertminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProjekt-Partner für HAKA-ERP-Projekt. Spezialisierte Teil-Entwicklungen und Projekt-Steuerung.
• heuselNETminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProjekt-Partner für HAKA-ERP-Projekt. Technische Unterstützung bei Teil-Entwicklungen.
• ambaricsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProjekt-Partner für HAKA-ERP-Projekt. Unterstützung bei technischen Implementierungen.
• ipt SolutionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProjekt-Partner für HAKA-ERP-Projekt. Projektsteuerung und technische Beratung.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP-Partnerschaft für SAP Fiori App-Entwicklung, SAP S/4HANA Hosting und Migration. GECKO entwickelt individuelle SAP Fiori Apps mit SAPUI5 Framework auf SAP BTP. Eiffage Infra-Bau als Referenzprojekt.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sopra Steria: European IT services group with strong German footprint (formerly Steria Mummert) delivering custom development, SAP, and managed services to enterprise and public-sector clients. Comparable in vertical coverage and DACH presence.
• Atos: European IT services incumbent with managed services, SAP, and digital transformation offerings. Comparable on managed-services breadth and SAP ecosystem depth despite the difference in overall scale.
• Capgemini: Global IT services and consulting giant with significant German operations covering custom development, SAP, cloud, and managed services. Represents the upper-scale competitive benchmark for GECKO's enterprise accounts.
• T-Systems: Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT arm offering managed services, cloud, and SAP hosting at much greater scale. Overlaps with GECKO's managed M365, SAP S/4HANA hosting, and IT services lines for enterprise clients.
• Amadeus IT Group: Global travel technology incumbent providing booking, inventory, and yield management platforms across airlines, hotels, and cruise. Competes for the same cruise/tourism digital budgets as GECKO's IBE and Yield Management products.

Direct peers

• adesso SE: German IT services firm with comparable custom software development, SAP consulting, and industry-vertical solutions (insurance, public sector, healthcare). Similar size and Mittelstand orientation make adesso a like-for-like comparable for GECKO's core business.
• mgm technology partners: German custom software and enterprise integration specialist serving enterprise and public-sector clients with bespoke development. Comparable to GECKO on systems integration depth and SAP/Java technology stack focus.
• Senacor Technologies: German IT consultancy focused on digital transformation, custom development, and platform engineering for banks, insurance, and retail. Closely aligned with GECKO's transformation-led, technology-deep delivery model.
• q.beyond AG: German managed IT services and cloud provider serving mid-market and enterprise customers with managed services, SAP, and Microsoft 365 offerings. Overlaps with GECKO's managed-services and SAP hosting portfolio.

Regional players

• Lufthansa Systems: Travel-IT subsidiary of Lufthansa Group delivering booking, crew, and operations software to airlines and adjacent travel verticals. Directly comparable to GECKO's cruise booking, yield, and onboard systems work for AIDA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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