What BCIS does

BCIS GmbH is a privately held, owner-managed German IT system house and software reseller headquartered in Kassel, founded in 1996. The company positions itself as a specialist with 100% focus on the ELO Digital Office ECM/DMS platform, holding certified ELO Business Partner, ELO Cloud Partner, and Trained-by-DATEV credentials. It serves German Mittelstand (mid-market) companies and larger enterprises, implementing and operating ELOprofessional (up to 100 users) and ELOenterprise (100+ users) along with vertical modules including ELO Invoice, ELO Contract, ELO HR Personnel File, and ELO HR Recruiting. Named customers span healthcare (Dreifaltigkeits-Hospital Lippstadt), medical technology (Inmed medizintechnik GmbH), electrical contracting (Elektro Strehle GmbH) and heating/energy (Planetherm GmbH).

BCIS's product portfolio is a platform-plus-modules architecture built entirely on top of the third-party ELO ECM Suite, extended through native integrations to DATEV, Microsoft 365/Teams/SharePoint/Dynamics 365, Salesforce, abas ERP, Sage 100, and DocuSign. Technical capabilities include workflow automation, OCR-based full-text and semantic search, legally compliant GoBD/DSGVO archiving with 128-bit encryption, and — as of 2025 — the vendor's ELO 25 AI assistant for document summarization and automated invoice classification. The 2025 pipeline includes next-generation ELO Invoice Gen. 2 and ELO Contract Gen. 2 modules, plus mobile (iOS/Android) ELO Apps and the proprietary BCIS Foundation Kit starter package.

The business model combines software licensing and subscription rentals (ELO Miete), multi-year project-based implementation and consulting engagements, and training revenue through the BCIS Academy and ELO Bootcamp. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales to German Mittelstand and large enterprises, augmented by ELO partner-network referrals, a formal partner-switching program that acquires dissatisfied customers from competing ELO partners, and self-service tools (ELO Preiskonfigurator price configurator, E-Rechnung Ready-Check, ROI calculator). The company is led by Managing Directors Kai Bernstein (CEO) and Johann-Markus Hermann (CTO), with no disclosed external investment or parent company.

Name

BCIS

Legal name

BCIS GmbH

Website

https://bcis.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BCIS GmbH is a Kassel-based, owner-managed German IT system house that resells, implements and supports the ELO Digital Office ECM/DMS platform, serving German Mittelstand and enterprise customers with project-based implementation, subscription licensing, training, and partner-switching services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Content Management

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Suites (HDAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

ERP/CRM/HRIS Implementation & Integration (BPAEAAAE), Enterprise Application Managed Services Outsourcing (ERP/CRM/HRIS AMS) (BPAEAMAI)

Keywords

• Enterprise content management
• Document management software
• Digital workflow automation
• E-invoicing solutions
• ERP integration consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Kassel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ELO Software Licensing & Subscription: BCIS resells ELO ECM software including ELOprofessional and ELOenterprise licenses, plus subscription rental model (ELO Miete). Revenue from software maintenance fees calculated as percentage of ELO license price.
2. Implementation & Consulting Services: Professional services for ELO implementation, system migration, workflow configuration, and process optimization. Includes partner switching services for customers moving from other ELO partners.
3. Training & Academy Services: ELO Bootcamp and E-Learning programs for administrators and users, including certification preparation and practical training sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BCIS is a certified ELO Business Partner and IT system house that resells, implements, and supports the ELO ECM Suite for German mid-market and enterprise customers. The company delivers the ELOprofessional and ELOenterprise platforms along with business modules for invoice processing, contract management, HR personnel files, and recruiting, complemented by implementation, migration, workflow configuration, and training services.

Product overview

BCIS is a specialized ELO ECM partner offering the ELO ECM Suite as its core platform, which is a comprehensive Enterprise Content Management system for digitizing business processes, ensuring legally compliant archiving, and automating workflows. The product portfolio is structured as a platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of the ELO ECM Suite with three editions (ELOprofessional for mid-sized companies up to 100 users, ELOenterprise for large enterprises 100+ users, and ELOoffice for small businesses), supplemented by specialized Business Solutions including ELO Invoice for invoice management, ELO Contract for contract management, ELO HR Personnel File and ELO HR Recruiting for human resources, and ELO for DATEV for accounting integration. Additional modules include ELO Apps for mobile access, Quickzone for tile-based filing, E-Mail Management, and the BCIS Foundation Kit starter package. The latest ELO 25 release introduces AI-powered capabilities with an intelligent assistant for document processing, while ELO Invoice Gen. 2 and ELO Contract Gen. 2 represent next-generation solutions currently in preview.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ELO ECM Suite Enterprise Content Management platform that digitally organizes all documents, emails, and information in a central, secure location, enabling automated workflows, document search, and compliant archiving for business process digitization. Targeted at German mid-market and enterprise customers.
• ELOprofessional ELO ECM edition for mid-sized companies with up to 100 users, including workflow management, unlimited documents and workflows, extensive interfaces, modules, and support for Windows, MacOS, iOS, Unix, and Linux platforms.
• ELOenterprise High-end ECM solution for large enterprises and corporations with 100+ users, featuring platform independence, high scalability across multiple servers, clustering for high availability, and performance for managing large data volumes.
• ELO 25 Latest generation of the ELO ECM Suite featuring AI capabilities including an AI assistant that reads documents, summarizes texts, and automatically sorts invoices. Includes Low-code customization and native e-invoicing support for XRechnung and ZUGFeRD formats.
• ELO Invoice Digital invoice management solution that automates the entire incoming invoice process from mail receipt to booking, featuring AI-powered intelligent recognition for amounts, tax rates, and sender detection with support for XRechnung and ZUGFeRD formats.
• ELO Contract Contract management solution that digitizes management, monitoring, and approval of contracts, automatically reminding users of deadlines and renewal dates via workflow or email.
• ELO HR Personnel File Digital personnel file solution that centralizes all employee documents, makes them secure and GDPR-compliant, and automates HR workflows including onboarding, offboarding, and reminder functions.
• ELO HR Recruiting Applicant management solution that digitizes the entire application process from job posting to hiring.
• ELO for DATEV Native integration between ELO ECM and DATEV accounting software, enabling seamless data exchange and automated invoice transfer. BCIS is a Trained-by-DATEV certified partner.
• ELO for Microsoft 365 Integration with Microsoft 365 ecosystem including Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Features automatic login via Microsoft Authentication and checkout to OneDrive.
• ELO for DocuSign Integration enabling electronic signature capture within ELO document workflows for streamlined approval and signing processes.
• ELO Apps Mobile applications for Android and iOS enabling document capture, access, and workflow management on mobile devices, including the QuickScan app for mobile document scanning.
• BCIS Foundation Kit Starter package providing essential ELO functions and best practices for getting started with ELO ECM implementation, including E-learning modules and configuration guidance.
• ELO Bootcamp Training Training programs for ELO administrators and users, including the ELO Bootcamp and E-Learning courses with certification preparation and practical sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces search times by up to 25%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability9 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ELO Digital Office GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationBCIS is a certified ELO Business Partner and ELO Cloud Partner with 100% focus on ELO ECM solutions. ELO Digital Office is the software vendor providing the ECM platform (ELOprofessional, ELOenterprise) that BCIS implements, customizes, and supports for German customers.
• DATEV eGcoreTechnology or IntegrationBCIS offers ELO for DATEV integration enabling seamless connection between document management and accounting software. BCIS is 'Trained by DATEV' certified ELO Partner with specialized expertise in DATEV integration.
• MicrosoftmajorTechnology or IntegrationBCIS provides ELO integration for Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Dynamics 365. Microsoft authentication and Office integration capabilities.
• SalesforcemajorTechnology or IntegrationBCIS offers ELO integration for Salesforce CRM enabling document management within customer relationship workflows.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• M-Files: Finnish-headquartered metadata-driven document management platform with growing DACH presence; competes with ELO via cloud-native delivery and represents the SaaS-style alternative that could pressure traditional on-prem ECM partners like BCIS.

Broad incumbents

• SER Group (Doxis): European ECM and information-lifecycle management vendor offering the Doxis platform to enterprise and mid-market customers; competes with ELO in German-speaking markets and represents an adjacent platform that BCIS-like partners could also implement.
• ELO Digital Office GmbH: The software vendor behind the ELO ECM Suite that BCIS resells and implements. While not a direct sales competitor to BCIS (BCIS is a partner), ELO sets partner economics, roadmap, and pricing—making it the single most comparable entity in terms of customer overlap and product positioning.
• OpenText Corporation: Global enterprise content and information management incumbent offering Extended ECM, Documentum, and Content Server; competes with ELO at the enterprise tier and pressures partner-led ECM delivery models for large customers.

Direct peers

• d.velop AG: German-headquartered ECM/document management vendor and implementation partner that competes head-to-head with ELO for Mittelstand customers; offers its own d.velop documents platform and partner ecosystem, making it the closest rival to BCIS's ELO-centric model in the DACH market.
• Windream GmbH: Bochum-based German ECM/DMS vendor with an established partner channel and Mittelstand focus; competes directly with ELO partners like BCIS in document management, archiving, and process automation deals.
• DocuWare GmbH: Major German-rooted ECM/cloud document management vendor serving mid-market companies; competes with ELO on document management and workflow, and operates an extensive partner channel that mirrors BCIS's go-to-market approach with the German Mittelstand.
• Optimal Systems GmbH: German ECM/DMS vendor with a strong partner network serving the Mittelstand; offers similar document management, archiving, and workflow solutions as ELO and competes for the same German mid-market and public-sector customers.
• agorum Software GmbH: German open-source-based ECM/DMS vendor offering document management, workflow, and collaboration tools with partner-led delivery; targets similar German mid-market customers and provides an alternative platform to ELO.

Regional players

• Ceyoniq Technology GmbH: German ECM vendor (nscale/NAMOA platform) with a focus on compliant archiving, document management, and enterprise content for DACH customers; competes with ELO in regulated industries such as healthcare and public sector.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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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