What HHK Datentechnik does

HHK Datentechnik GmbH, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Braunschweig, Germany, is a privately held software provider specializing in CAD/GIS, office management, and field data capture solutions for the German surveying and cadastral market. The company has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trimble since 2008 and operates with 101-250 employees. Its product portfolio centers on GEOgraf, a topologically consistent geodetic CAD platform supporting ALKIS/ALK formats, 3D point clouds, photogrammetry, and direct geodatabase connectivity (PostGIS, Oracle, SQL Server Spatial, MySQL, Spatial SQLite); GEObüro, an MS SQL Server-based office administration system with DATEV integration, Gebührenordnung/HOAI-compliant invoicing, and e-invoicing (XRechnung/ZUGFeRD); the ALKIS cadastral survey modules GKA3 and GEOgraf KIVID A3 (jointly developed with BURG Software & Service) covering 14-15 German federal states; field solutions GEOgraf KIVID FELD and GKFELD with loss-free differential synchronization to office software; and KAFKA, a Gauss-Markov/L1-based geodetic adjustment engine.

Revenue derives primarily from software licenses with annual maintenance and support contracts, supplemented by paid training seminars (EUR 300-1,000 per participant) and implementation/consulting services. Pricing for core products is quote-based; demo licenses are available via the company website. The go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct sales (dedicated phone lines per product, website contact forms), regional channel partners (softPlan, Ingenieurbüro Hansjürg Eder, Software-Service John), a co-development partner (BURG Software), and event-driven demand generation (Trimble Express roadshow across 17+ German cities, INTERGEO trade fair, HHK POWER HOUR monthly webinars). HHK markets exclusively to Germany, with no DACH or international expansion signals in the source material.

The company is led by three Managing Directors (Norbert Sperhake, Friedhelm Olthuis, Jürgen Kesper) and is described as the market leader for ALKIS-conformant cadastral survey software in Germany, serving publicly appointed surveyors (ÖbVI), cadastral and surveying authorities, engineering firms, municipalities, and energy utilities. Its competitive position rests on 40+ years of domain specialization, regulatory conformance across all major German states, and deep integration with the Trimble hardware ecosystem.

Name

HHK Datentechnik

Legal name

HHK Datentechnik GmbH

Website

https://hhk.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HHK Datentechnik is a German software provider, founded in 1984 and a Trimble subsidiary since 2008, specializing in CAD/GIS, office management, and field data capture software for surveying and cadastral authorities, engineering firms, municipalities, and energy utilities across all 14-15 German federal states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surveying and Geoinformation Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mapping & Basemap Platforms (Tiles/SDKs) (BPAMANAB), Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

Keywords

• Surveying software
• Cadastral GIS software
• Geodetic CAD software
• Office management surveying
• ALKIS compliance software

Headquarters

HQ city

Braunschweig

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. Software Licenses and Maintenance: Core revenue from perpetual and subscription licenses for GEOgraf CAD/GIS software, GEObüro office management, GKA3 cadastral survey software, GEOgraf KIVID A3, GKFELD/KIVID FELD field solutions, and KAFKA geodetic adjustment. Software is sold with annual maintenance and support contracts, evidenced by version update downloads and dedicated product support phone lines.
2. Training and Education Services: Revenue from paid online seminars and workshops covering GEOgraf and GEObüro products. Seminar pricing ranges from EUR 300 to EUR 1,000 per participant plus VAT, with courses ranging from 3-hour crash courses to 3-day comprehensive training programs.
3. Implementation and Consulting Services: The company provides consulting, concept development, implementation support, user support, and staff training services, generating additional service revenue alongside software sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HHK Datentechnik develops and sells customized office and field software solutions for the German cadastral and surveying market. Its core offering is the GEOgraf CAD/GIS platform paired with the GEObüro SQL-based office management system, complemented by specialized ALKIS cadastral survey modules (GKA3, GEOgraf KIVID A3), graphical field books (GEOgraf KIVID FELD/GKFELD), and the KAFKA geodetic adjustment tool. All products share a topologically consistent data model enabling loss-free field-to-office data flow.

Product overview

HHK Datentechnik offers a unified platform-plus-modules product portfolio centered on GEOgraf (core geodetic CAD) and GEObüro (office management), supplemented by specialized survey and cadastral modules. GEOgraf serves as the primary CAD/GIS engine for geodata production, while GEOgraf KIVID A3 and GKA3 provide ALKIS-compliant cadastral survey workflows (jointly developed with BURG Software & Service). The field solutions GEOgraf KIVID FELD and GKFELD mirror the office software's platform for seamless field-to-office data exchange. KAFKA handles geodetic adjustment calculations. GEObüro SQL provides office administration (projects, invoicing, time tracking, document management) built on MS SQL Server, integrating with DATEV accounting. All products share a commitment to German surveying standards (ALKIS/NAS, XPlanung, BFR, ETRS89/UTM). Since 2008, HHK is a subsidiary of Trimble, enabling integration with Trimble instruments, Trimble Connect cloud platform, and Trimble Access field software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GEOgraf Core geodetic CAD/GIS software for surveying, planning, and GIS, featuring a topological data model with 3D functions, digital terrain models, point cloud processing, photogrammetry, and seamless field-to-office data exchange. For surveying offices, engineering firms, cadastral authorities, municipalities, and energy utilities.
• GEObüro SQL-based office administration system for surveyors, engineering firms, cadastral authorities, and surveying authorities. Provides centralized project, order, and address management with integrated invoicing (Gebührenordnung/HOAI), time tracking, personnel management, calendar/scheduling, document management, and accounting interfaces (DATEV).
• GKA3 Specialized ALKIS cadastral survey solution combining GEOgraf KIVID A3 and GEOgraf A3 capabilities, jointly developed with BURG Software & Service. Covers ALKIS survey workflows across 14 German states, from measurement preparation through coordinate adjustment, point and plan object capture, and NAS delivery data output.
• GEOgraf KIVID A3 Combined CAD and ALKIS survey solution jointly developed with BURG Software & Service, merging GEOgraf CAD capabilities with KIVID cadastral survey functions. Produces official cadastral maps and descriptions, supports ETRS89/UTM coordinate systems, and includes certified ALKIS survey components for Rhineland-Palatinate. Available for 15 German states.
• GEOgraf KIVID FELD Graphical field book for users of GEOgraf KIVID A3 and GEOgraf, designed for outdoor data capture in cadastral survey, GIS, and engineering measurement. Supports GNSS and polar measurements, integrates Trimble instruments via Trimble Precision SDK, and maintains loss-free data exchange with the office software via differential data synchronization.
• GKFELD Technical counterpart to GEOgraf KIVID FELD for users of GKA3, providing graphical field book functionality for outdoor data capture in cadastral, GIS, and engineering measurement workflows with loss-free data exchange with GKA3 via differential data synchronization.
• KAFKA (Komplexe Analyse Flächenhafter Kataster-Aufnahmen) Geodetic adjustment and analysis system for everyday cadastral and engineering surveying. Processes hybrid measurement elements, performs network adjustments using the Gauss-Markov model with L2-norm, robust L1 estimation, and free adjustment, and supports coordinate transformations with neighborhood-faithful residual distribution.

Quantifiable outcome

• ALKIS.NAS cadastral surveys supported in 14-15 German federal states
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BURG, Software & Service für die Vermessung GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBURG, Software & Service für die Vermessung GmbH (Wilhelm-Kreis-Str. 19, 65343 Eltville) is a co-development partner for GKA3, GEOgraf KIVID A3, and GEOgraf KIVID FELD / GKFELD products. The partnership combines BURG's cadastral survey expertise with HHK's GEOgraf CAD platform. BURG also provides joint customer support for GKA3 and related products via its own support line. This is HHK's most significant strategic partnership, with co-developed products forming the core cadastral survey offering.
• softPlan Informatik GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner based in Wettenberg Launsbach, Germany. Provides local sales, implementation, and support services for HHK products in their territory.
• Ingenieurbüro Hansjürg EderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner based in Tübingen, Germany. Provides local sales and support services for HHK products in their region.
• Software-Service John GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner based in Ilmenau, Germany. Provides local sales and support services for HHK products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• softPlan Informatik GmbH: German surveying and urban planning software vendor and HHK channel partner. Provides solutions for building permit planning (XPlanung) and surveying workflows that overlap with HHK's GEOgraf and GEObüro offerings.
• CGS plus GmbH: German surveying and GIS software provider serving similar ÖbVI, cadastral authorities, and engineering firm customers. Offers competing solutions for ALKIS workflows, field-to-office data exchange, and municipal GIS.
• mb-support Software GmbH: German provider of CAD and surveying software (mb-workflows) used by surveying engineers and municipalities. Competes with HHK's GEOgraf on field-to-finish surveying, ALKIS workflows, and office integration.
• IB&T Software GmbH (INGRADA): German GIS/cadastral software provider whose INGRADA platform is explicitly listed as compatible with HHK's GEOgraf releases. Competes directly on ALKIS, ALB, and municipal GIS workflows for German municipalities and cadastral authorities.
• AED-SICAD: German GIS specialist serving utility, cadastral, and municipal markets with UT-GIS, AGNfIS, and smallworld-based solutions. Competes with HHK's GEObüro and GEOgraf on utility GIS, cadastral data management, and municipal geodata infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Esri: Global GIS platform provider whose ArcGIS suite is widely used by German municipalities and cadastral authorities. Competes with HHK's GEOgraf on GIS data management, geospatial analysis, and integration with cadastral workflows.
• Hexagon Geospatial: Offers GeoMedia, ERDAS Imagine, and M.App Enterprise for GIS and remote sensing workflows. Competes with HHK on geospatial data management, point cloud processing, and integration with surveying instruments.
• Trimble Inc. HHK's parent company since 2008 and a global leader in positioning and surveying technology. Trimble offers Trimble Business Center and Trimble Access for surveying workflows that overlap with HHK's GEOgraf and KIVID products, making it both owner and partial competitor.
• Autodesk: Provides AutoCAD Map 3D and Civil 3D used by German surveying and engineering firms. Competes with HHK's GEOgraf on CAD-based geodata production, surveying workflows, and integration with municipal infrastructure projects.
• Bentley Systems: Provides MicroStation-based mapping and infrastructure design software used in German engineering firms. Competes with HHK on CAD/GIS workflows for surveying, infrastructure mapping, and digital terrain modeling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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