TIS
TIS Technische Informationssysteme GmbH is a German family-owned telematics provider founded in 1985, selling the TISLOG software platform with proprietary TISWARE hardware and TISPLUS accessories to freight forwarders and logistics operators across the DACH region and Benelux.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersBocholt, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What TIS does
TIS Technische Informationssysteme GmbH is a German family-owned telematics software and hardware provider founded in 1985 by Josef Bielefeld and headquartered in Bocholt, Germany. The company sells integrated logistics-telematics solutions to freight forwarders, long-haul transport operators, CEP (courier/express/parcel) providers, retail chains, and intralogistics/warehousing customers primarily across the DACH region and the Netherlands, with notable enterprise customers including Gebrüder Weiss, Raben Group, Rhenus Logistics, and Camion Transport (a customer since 1998).
The core product is the TISLOG platform, a modular suite covering mobile order management, fleet management, loading equipment management, cross docking, long-haul tour planning, guided navigation, online monitoring, and checklist configuration, delivered through the Infodesk 5 interface. TIS bundles its proprietary TISWARE hardware (including the telematicbox Truck Cologne telematics device) and TISPLUS accessories (including custom scanner pistol grips) into complete solutions, complemented by the TISLOG Enterprise Bus for third-party integration, an API tier via telematicsinterface.com, and approved NETS provider status for Swiss LSVA III heavy-vehicle tax processing.
TIS operates an enterprise field-sales model augmented by trade-show presence at LogiMAT, transport logistic, Logistics & Automation, and ICT & Logistiek, plus its own annual InnoMATIK in-house exhibition. Revenue is generated primarily through multi-year subscription contracts bundling software licensing, hardware sales, and ongoing services. Following the second building extension completed in 2025 (140 total workplaces, 100+ employees), the company launched an AI assistant 'Tilo' (OpenAI-based) and an internal Machine Learning monitoring tool in 2025, alongside a 2025-2026 product launch cadence, with KRONE and Querformat AG partnerships extending OEM and Swiss channel reach.
TIS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TIS
- Legal name
- TIS Technische Informationssysteme GmbH
- Website
- https://tis-gmbh.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- TIS Technische Informationssysteme GmbH is a German family-owned telematics provider founded in 1985, selling the TISLOG software platform with proprietary TISWARE hardware and TISPLUS accessories to freight forwarders and logistics operators across the DACH region and Benelux.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TIS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Logistics Telematics Software
- NAICS
- Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42344), Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423440)
- SIC
- Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Tool, Equipment & MRO Asset Tracking (Field/Depot/Plant) (TLAEAMAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Pallet Tracking & Pool Management (Wood/Plastic/CHEP-style) (TLAEAMAB)
Keywords
Where TIS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bocholt
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
TIS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Integrated Telematics Solutions: TIS generates revenue through the sale of comprehensive telematics solutions that bundle TISLOG logistics software, TISWARE hardware, and TISPLUS accessories with associated services. The business model combines software licensing with hardware sales and ongoing service/support contracts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Enterprise telematics solutions with integrated software, hardware, accessories and services |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
TIS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TIS GmbH develops and sells integrated telematics solutions for the transport and logistics industry, bundling its proprietary TISLOG logistics software (mobile order management, fleet management, shipment tracking, long-haul tour planning, cross docking, loading equipment management) with TISWARE vehicle telematics hardware such as the telematicbox Truck Cologne and TISPLUS custom accessories such as scanner pistol grips. Solutions are sold primarily to freight forwarders, logistics companies, CEP couriers and warehousing operations across the DACH region under multi-year subscription and service contracts.
Product overview
TIS GmbH is a German telematics company (based in Bocholt, founded 1985) offering comprehensive logistics solutions including software, hardware, and accessories. The core product is the TISLOG platform, a modular logistics software system for mobile order management supporting transport logistics, intralogistics, and warehouse operations. TISLOG consists of multiple integrated modules: TISLOG Fleet Management (vehicle/driver management), TISLOG Online App (real-time monitoring), TISLOG Loading Equipment Management (pallet/container tracking), TISLOG Cross Docking (goods transfer optimization), TISLOG Long-Haul Traffic Tour Planning (dispatching with freight exchange connectivity), TISLOG Checklist Configurator (departure inspection), and Guided Navigation. The platform is complemented by TISWARE hardware (telematicbox Truck Cologne, mobile terminals), TISPLUS accessories, and AI capabilities including the AI assistant 'Tilo' and Machine Learning Tool for operational monitoring. TISLOG Enterprise Bus serves as the central data hub for external system integration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TISLOG: Logistics software for mobile order management, transport management, fleet management, and warehouse logistics
- TISWARE
- TISPLUS
- Infodesk 5
- Tilo
- InnoMATIK
Products and services
- TISLOG Logistics Software Comprehensive logistics software platform supporting mobile order management, shipment tracking, goods tracking, vehicle tracking and fleet management for trucking companies and warehouses, delivered through the Infodesk 5 platform and mobile Enterprise app.
- TISLOG Fleet Management Standalone fleet management module within Infodesk 5 providing vehicle and driver data management, document archiving, maintenance recording, cost tracking, plausibility checks, scheduling and task planning, with extension modules for OCR document capture and workshop software integration.
- TISLOG Online App in Infodesk 5 Real-time monitoring application inside Infodesk 5 that displays the live status of fleets, vehicles, routes, orders, drivers and equipment and highlights issues such as driving time violations and delays.
- TISLOG Loading Equipment Management Module fully integrated into the TISLOG Transport Management System that maps the entire loading equipment process from order placement to billing with real-time transparency across locations and clients.
- TISLOG Cross Docking Solution that speeds up goods handling by efficiently transferring packages directly from unloading to the next suitable destination without intermediate storage, including digital workflows with scanning and photo capture for damage documentation.
- TISLOG Long-Haul Traffic Tour Planning Dispatching system inside Infodesk 5 combining vehicle resources, intelligent order management and map functions, with freight exchange connectivity, toll calculation and PDF document generation for shipments.
- AI Assistant Tilo Chat-based AI assistant integrated into the Infodesk 5 platform interface that helps users complete tasks faster by answering questions, providing context-sensitive help based on company documentation, accessing configuration schemes and independently opening apps.
- TISWARE Hardware Line Proprietary TIS hardware product line for logistics operations, comprising telematicbox vehicle telematics devices (Truck Cologne, legacy Truck 2), rugged mobile terminals and selected third-party hardware such as Zebra mobile computers.
- telematicbox Truck Cologne Current-generation TIS telematics vehicle device providing communication and tracking between vehicles and the TISLOG platform, positioned as the recommended successor to the discontinued telematicbox Truck 2.
- TISPLUS Accessories Line Value-added accessories line for logistics hardware from TIS, including Tacho Adapter, scanner pistol grips and other custom-engineered hardware accessories developed in-house and offered via dealer and reseller channels.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 20,000 drivers and warehouse employees use TIS products daily
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use TIS
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
TIS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
AI capability9 records
Feature6 records
TIS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Querformat AGcoreSwiss partner Querformat AG co-exhibits with TIS at Logistics & Automation Bern. Querformat offers qLine solution covering fleet management, billing, and dispatching. Together they provide comprehensive TMS and telematics system offerings.
- KRONE Commercial Vehicle GroupminorStrategic partnership with KRONE commercial vehicle group announced in 2024, representing collaboration with major commercial vehicle manufacturer.
- Westfälische Hochschule (Westphalian University)minorTIS maintains close cooperation with Westphalian University located near their Bocholt Technology Park headquarters. The partnership includes dual study programs, student thesis projects, and working student positions. Master's thesis work on machine learning conducted by university students.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TIS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Webfleet (Bridgestone Mobility Solutions): European fleet telematics leader owned by Bridgestone, offering SaaS fleet management with broad vehicle tracking and compliance. Comparable as a Telematics/TMS platform serving logistics fleets across Europe, though at much larger scale and broader scope than TIS.
- Trimble Transportation: Global TMS and telematics provider serving enterprise logistics and freight forwarding customers. Comparable to TIS in targeting freight forwarders with integrated software workflows, but operates at far greater scale with international reach.
- Geotab: Global fleet telematics platform with hardware devices and cloud software for vehicle tracking, driver behavior, and compliance. Comparable to TIS's TISWARE + TISLOG combination, though Geotab is a much larger, globally scaled incumbent.
- Verizon Connect: Global fleet management and telematics SaaS provider serving commercial fleets of all sizes. Comparable to TIS as a bundled hardware-plus-software telematics platform, though Verizon Connect operates at vastly greater scale and global geographic reach.
Direct peers
- PTV Group: German-based provider of logistics software for transport planning, tour optimization, and fleet management. Comparable as a DACH-headquartered TMS/route-planning competitor targeting freight forwarders with overlapping use cases to TISLOG Long-Haul Tour Planning.
- Solvares Group: German software group focused on transport management, fleet, and field service solutions for logistics and industrial customers. Directly comparable to TIS as a DACH TMS/telematics provider serving mid-market and enterprise logistics operators.
- Transporeon: European SaaS platform for transport execution, visibility, and freight procurement used by shippers, carriers, and forwarders. Comparable to TIS in serving European logistics workflows with integrated software, though Transporeon focuses on freight orchestration rather than hardware-based telematics.
- Riege Software: German provider of forwarding software (Scope) for air, sea, and road freight forwarders. Comparable as a DACH-based logistics software vendor serving freight forwarders — a core TIS customer segment — though Riege focuses on forwarding rather than fleet telematics.
Emerging players
- project44: Global supply chain visibility platform aggregating telematics and carrier data via APIs. Adjacent peer to TIS as a modern, cloud-native competitor that could disintermediate traditional telematics providers by aggregating their data feeds into shipper-facing orchestration layers.
Regional players
- Cargoclix: German provider of time slot management and yard logistics software for transport coordination. Comparable to TIS's Cross Docking and yard-related offerings as a DACH-headquartered logistics software vendor, though Cargoclix focuses on slot booking rather than vehicle telematics.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
TIS social profiles
Digital presenceTIS compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
TIS financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TIS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
TIS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
TIS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about TIS
What does TIS do?
TIS GmbH develops and sells integrated telematics solutions for the transport and logistics industry, bundling its proprietary TISLOG logistics software (mobile order management, fleet management, shipment tracking, long-haul tour planning, cross docking, loading equipment management) with TISWARE vehicle telematics hardware such as the telematicbox Truck Cologne and TISPLUS custom accessories such as scanner pistol grips. Solutions are sold primarily to freight forwarders, logistics companies, CEP couriers and warehousing operations across the DACH region under multi-year subscription and service contracts.
Is TIS a public or private company?
TIS is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was TIS founded?
TIS was founded in 1985. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is TIS based?
TIS is headquartered in Bocholt, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does TIS make money?
One revenue line is on record: integrated Telematics Solutions.
Who are TIS's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Webfleet (Bridgestone Mobility Solutions), Trimble Transportation, Geotab and Verizon Connect. Direct peers are PTV Group, Solvares Group, Transporeon and Riege Software. project44 is listed as an emerging player. Cargoclix is listed as a regional player.
Does TIS have an API?
Yes. TIS offers a free telematics interface accessible via telematicsinterface.com. The TISLOG Enterprise Bus serves as a central data hub enabling integration with external systems. Additional API integrations include freight exchange connectivity for long-haul traffic tour planning, and third-party telematics provider connections. Developer documentation is at telematicsinterface.com.
What industry is TIS in?
TIS's product category is Logistics Telematics Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAEAMAF, Tool, Equipment & MRO Asset Tracking (Field/Depot/Plant), with a secondary code of TLAEAMAB, Pallet Tracking & Pool Management (Wood/Plastic/CHEP-style). Its NAICS code is 488510 and its SIC code is 4731.