Cumulo

What Cumulo does

Cumulo IT Solutions GmbH is a Linz, Austria-based IT consulting firm founded in 2011 that specializes in networking and Identity & Access Management. The company delivers WLAN planning and site surveys using Ekahau Site Survey tools, managed firewall services built on Barracuda hardware, and managed Shibboleth Identity Provider services for academic federations. Its service portfolio spans professional consulting (WLAN site surveys, capacity planning, fiber optic splicing and certification using EXFO and Sumitomo equipment, network troubleshooting with Fluke and NetScout instruments), recurring managed services (Managed Shibboleth IDP, Managed Firewall as a Service, eduWLAN), resale of Ekahau measurement hardware and software, and event WLAN deployments.

The company serves over 30 universities and colleges in Austria and Germany, has deployed its managed firewall at nearly half of all schools in Upper Austria, and maintains a base of enterprise customers including voestalpine, Lenzing, Poloplast, Oesterreichische Nationalbank, Caritas, and Lindt. Strategic partnerships underpin the offering: Ekahau (authorized reseller), Barracuda (managed firewall), Microsoft (partner network), Extreme Networks/Aerohive (eduWLAN), and Cisco (WLAN deployments). Cumulo is also an operational member of the ACOnet identity federation in Austria and the DFN-AAI federation in Germany.

Revenue is generated through three streams: project-based professional consulting, recurring monthly managed service subscriptions (firewall, Shibboleth IDP, eduWLAN), and hardware/software resale via a dedicated e-commerce storefront. The company is privately held by founder and Managing Director DI Martin Leonhartsberger, with DI Markus Neundlinger leading network consulting. The firm has been bootstrapped since a single 2016 tech2b Inkubator incubation event, employs 1-10 people, and has not disclosed revenue, M&A activity, or external institutional investment.

Name

Cumulo

Legal name

Cumulo IT Solutions GmbH

Website

https://cumulo.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cumulo IT Solutions GmbH is a Linz-based IT consulting firm specializing in WLAN planning, managed firewall, and federated identity management services for educational institutions and enterprises across Austria and Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting & Managed Network Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Program/Project Management (PMO) & Delivery Assurance (BPAEAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Managed IT Services & On‑Site Field Support (Helpdesk, Break/Fix, IMAC) (EDAEAHAJ)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• Network infrastructure
• Identity management
• Managed firewall services
• WLAN planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Linz

HQ country

Austria

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. Professional IT Consulting Services: Project-based consulting for WLAN planning, network infrastructure, and IAM implementations. Includes site surveys, capacity planning, network security assessments, and implementation services.
2. Managed Services: Recurring managed service contracts for Shibboleth Identity Provider, Managed Firewall (Barracuda), and eduWLAN. Delivered at fixed monthly prices with defined SLAs.
3. Equipment Sales: Resale of Ekahau products including Sidekick V2, Pro Software licenses, and Connect subscriptions. Equipment is sold as one-time purchase with mandatory maintenance contracts.
4. Event WLAN Services: Temporary WLAN deployment and management for events, including setup, operation, and on-site support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cumulo IT Solutions is an Austrian IT consulting firm that provides specialized network infrastructure and Identity & Access Management services. Its portfolio includes professional WLAN planning and site surveys, managed Shibboleth identity provider services, managed firewall services, eduWLAN for educational institutions, fiber optic splicing and measurement, DECT planning, and event WLAN deployments, complemented by resale of Ekahau measurement hardware and software. The company serves universities, enterprises, hotels, and event organizers across Austria and Germany, with a strong foothold in the Austrian education sector.

Product overview

Cumulo IT Solutions is an IT consulting firm offering a portfolio of professional services and resold products. The core offering consists of WLAN planning and site survey services (using Ekahau software and measurement equipment they resell), managed IT services including Managed Shibboleth IDP and Managed Firewall (using Barracuda), and specialized services for educational institutions including eduWLAN (Aerohive-based). The company also provides fiber optic splicing, DECT planning, and event WLAN services. The Ekahau product line (Sidekick V2, Pro Software License, Connect Subscription) is sold as resold products that complement their planning and measurement services. Services are offered to universities, businesses, hotels, and event venues across Austria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eduWLAN: A high-quality WLAN solution for universities and educational institutions (Technology: Aerohive), centrally managed, maintained and updated by Cumulo. Supports eduroam connectivity. Can be purchased or rented. The largest eduWLAN participant is the Education Group.
• Managed Shibboleth IDP
• Managed Firewall as a Service

Products and services

• Managed Shibboleth IDP Federated Identity Management solution providing managed Identity Provider services based on SAML 2.0 for universities, colleges, and institutions in the ACOnet (Austria) and DFN-AAI (Germany) federations. Includes configuration, operation, ongoing updates, federation communication, and OpenID Connect support.
• Managed Firewall as a Service Subscription-based managed firewall service based on Barracuda technology, providing security, high availability, and central management for customer infrastructure at a monthly fixed price. Includes Next Business Day hardware replacement, special manufacturer pricing, and centralized administration.
• WLAN Planning and Site Survey Professional WLAN planning service including signal coverage simulation, access point positioning, capacity planning, and on-site measurement surveys using Ekahau Site Survey (3D), Ekahau hybrid predictive methodology, APoS (Access Point on a Stick) measurements, and Fluke equipment. Targets enterprise and educational customers.
• LAN/WAN/Funk Measurement Technology Services Professional network measurement services for troubleshooting and certification in copper, fiber, and wireless transmission media using Fluke OneTouch 3000 AT, Ekahau Site Survey, EXFO FTB-720C OTDR, EXFO Automated Multifiber Inspection, and Sumitomo fusion splicers. Includes documentation of physical network infrastructure.
• Fiber Optic Splicing Services Planning, conception, and implementation of fiber optic projects including professional splicing, measurement (multimode and singlemode), and analysis of existing fiber optic lines using EXFO OTDR and Sumitomo fusion splicers.
• eduWLAN Enterprise-grade managed WLAN solution for educational institutions based on Aerohive technology, centrally managed, maintained, and updated by Cumulo. Supports eduroam integration and can be purchased or rented. The largest eduWLAN participant is the Education Group.
• DECT Planning and Measurement DECT wireless planning and measurement services using Snom-powered DECT radio measuring kit for reliable DECT coverage in environments of various scales.
• Event WLAN Professional mobile WLAN solutions for events with high user capacity, outdoor capability, and location services for visitor flow analysis. Includes setup, operation, and on-site support.
• Ekahau Sidekick V2 Resold professional WLAN measurement device for surveying and troubleshooting in 6 GHz network environments, backward compatible with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks. Price €4,900 excluding VAT. Only usable with Ekahau Site Survey software.
• Ekahau Pro Software License Resold 3D planning tool for detailed WiFi network planning including capacity planning for optimal calculation of utilization and availability. Includes report generator for custom handover protocols. Price €6,290 excluding VAT. Requires mandatory Ekahau Connect maintenance contract.
• Ekahau Connect Subscription Resold annual support subscription including access to Ekahau Survey for iPhone & iPad, Ekahau Capture, Ekahau Cloud, Ekahau Connect Training, and software updates for Ekahau Pro. Price €1,955 per year excluding VAT.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% accuracy in WLAN planning with Hybrid Predictive method (compensated by 3dB planning reserve)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• EkahaucoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Ekahau Reseller Partner and Ekahau Certified Partner. Sells Ekahau Sidekick V2, Pro Software licenses, and Connect subscriptions. Uses Ekahau Site Survey as primary WLAN planning and measurement tool. Company staff trained and certified in Ekahau products.
• Barracuda NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for managed firewall services. Barracuda firewalls are the foundation of Cumulo's Managed Firewall as a Service offering, deployed at nearly half of all schools in Upper Austria.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Partner Network member. Specializations include Microsoft System Center, Office 365, Azure Active Directory, and Windows Server. Provides Microsoft-based solutions for identity management and cloud integration.
• ACOnet Identity FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participant in ACOnet Identity Federation. Cumulo's managed Shibboleth IDP service is integrated with this federation, enabling identity management for Austrian educational institutions.
• DFN-AAI (German Research Network - Authentication and Authorization Infrastructure)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCumulo serves customers within the DFN-AAI federation in Germany. Their managed Shibboleth IDP supports integration with German academic identity infrastructure.
• Fluke NetworkssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationUses Fluke OneTouch 3000 AT for network troubleshooting and performance testing. Fluke equipment enables comprehensive L2/L3 path performance validation and VoIP monitoring.
• EXFOsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationUses EXFO FTB-720C LAN/WAN Access OTDR for multimode and singlemode fiber optic testing. Also uses EXFO automated multifiber inspection solutions for fiber connector analysis.
• Extreme NetworkssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for enterprise network solutions. Extreme Networks products are part of Cumulo's networking portfolio alongside Cisco and other vendors.
• CiscosecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCisco networking products certified for WLAN deployments and network infrastructure solutions. Cumulo is certified to commission Cisco WLAN equipment.
• Aerohive (now part of Extreme Networks)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for eduWLAN solution. Aerohive WLAN technology forms the basis of the managed eduWLAN service for educational institutions.
• SnomsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for DECT planning services. Cumulo uses Snom's DECT radio measuring kit for DECT planning and measurement in all scales of deployment.
• NetScoutsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationUses NetScout equipment for network analysis and troubleshooting. NetScout tools complement Fluke and Ekahau equipment in Cumulo's measurement toolkit.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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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