What microPLAN does

microPLAN IT-Systemhaus GmbH is a privately held German IT system house headquartered in Emsdetten, North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in October 1990 by Christoph Mauve and Kornelius Kreft. The company operates across seven German locations (Emsdetten, Bielefeld, Bottrop, Düsseldorf, Kleve, Lünen, Münster) and three legal entities (microPLAN IT-Systemhaus GmbH, microPLAN SK.NET GmbH, microPLAN Condika GmbH), employing approximately 130 staff. Since January 2023 it has been a member of the PLENTICON GROUP, backed by Harald Quandt Industriebeteiligungen GmbH (HQIB). Leadership transitioned in 2025-2026 from the founding generation to Co-CEOs Jan Mauve and Thorsten Javernik.

The company's core offering is end-to-end managed IT services delivered from its own data center in Emsdetten, encompassing private cloud, public cloud (Microsoft Azure), on-premises infrastructure, backup/restore, network services, and IT checks. Its product surface spans six practice areas: Managed Print Services, DATEV Services (as a DATEV Solution Partner and Corporate Partner serving tax advisors), Business Services (ELO ECM/DMS, Matrix42, digital signature, industry solutions for doctors/lawyers/care homes), Security Services (Sophos-powered MDR, cyber-risk monitoring, email security, firewall/FWaaS, zero trust, security awareness), Modern Workplace Services (STARFACE UCC, Microsoft 365, Teams telephony via anynode Direct Routing, device and field services), and AI Services (Private GPT and PK Capture document AI).

microPLAN generates revenue through three streams: recurring managed-IT subscriptions (the primary driver), project-based professional services and consulting, and hardware/software resale bundled into integrated solutions. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with dedicated phone lines for DATEV (02572 9365 300), industry (02572 9365 600), and general sales (02572 9365 200), supported by a partner portal and self-service download center. Customers are mid-market and SMB clients in Germany, with primary verticals in tax advisory (DATEV), regulated professional services (healthcare, legal, care), and general industrial/commercial businesses. Pricing is quote-based, tailored to scope, users, service level, and contract duration, on annual billing cycles.

Name

microPLAN

Legal name

microPLAN IT-Systemhaus GmbH

Website

https://microplan.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

microPLAN is a German IT system house (founded 1990, ~130 employees, 7 locations) providing managed IT, cloud, security, DATEV, and AI services to mid-market clients in tax advisory, professional services, and industrial verticals, operating as a member of the PLENTICON GROUP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Managed Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

API Development, Integration & Microservices Modernization (BPAEAFAD)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• IT infrastructure
• Cloud services
• Cybersecurity services
• IT consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Emsdetten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Recurring managed services contracts covering infrastructure management, cloud hosting, security, and IT support. Delivered from proprietary data center in Emsdetten. Constitutes the primary and core revenue driver.
2. Professional Services & Consulting: Project-based implementation, migration, consulting, and support services across DATEV, Microsoft 365, security, infrastructure, and AI. Includes training and onboarding.
3. Hardware & Software Sales: Resale of IT hardware (servers, storage, network equipment, endpoints), software licenses, and peripherals as part of integrated IT solutions. Margin-based revenue on top of managed services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

microPLAN is a German IT system house providing managed IT services, cloud and infrastructure solutions, cybersecurity, DATEV consulting, business process digitalization (ECM/DMS), modern workplace solutions, and AI services to mid-market and enterprise clients across Germany. The company operates its own data center in Emsdetten and serves clients through 7 German locations with field sales and on-site support teams.

Product overview

microPLAN is an IT system house offering a comprehensive portfolio of IT services across multiple categories: Managed Print Services (scanners and software including Scannerbox, scanshare, scan|bar), DATEV Services (as a DATEV Solution Partner and DATEV Corporate Partner), Business Services (ELO ECM/DMS, MATRIX42, industry solutions, digital signature), Security Services (Sophos-powered MDR, Cyber-Risk-Monitoring, E-Mail Security, Firewall/FWaaS, Zero Trust, Security Awareness, Secure Filesharing, data protection), Infrastructure and Cloud Services (Private Cloud, Public Cloud via Microsoft Azure, On-Prem, Backup/Restore, Network Services, IT-Check), Modern Workplace Services (Communication/UCC via STARFACE and Microsoft Teams, Device Services, Field Services, Microsoft 365, Client Management, MDM), and AI Services (Private GPT, AI agents, integrated and proprietary AI solutions). The company operates as part of the PLENTICON GROUP and maintains its own datacenter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Print Services Managed print services encompassing scanners and software solutions (Scannerbox, scanshare, scan|bar) for efficient office printing, copying, and digital document capture for businesses.
• DATEV Services DATEV consulting, deployment, and support services including PARTNERasp (IT outsourcing), in-house DATEV solutions, EO comfort, Unternehmen online, and specialized offerings for tax advisors and businesses. microPLAN operates as both a DATEV Solution Partner and DATEV Corporate Partner.
• Business Services (ECM/DMS and Digital Signature) Process digitalization solutions including ELO Enterprise Content Management (ECM/DMS), industry-specific IT solutions for doctors, lawyers and care homes, digital signature services (with Therefore & BCT), and ERP solutions (microtech).
• Security Services Comprehensive IT security services including Managed Detection and Response (MDR/XDR) via Sophos with 24/7 SOC, cyber risk monitoring, email security, security awareness training, firewall (FWaaS), zero trust architecture, security assessments and penetration testing, secure file sharing, and data protection (GDPR).
• Infrastructure and Cloud Services Managed infrastructure and cloud services including private cloud (hosted in own German data centers), public cloud (Microsoft Azure), on-premises solutions, backup/restore (Veeam), network services (WLAN, LAN, SDWAN, WAN), and IT infrastructure checks.
• Modern Workplace Services Digital workplace solutions including Unified Communications and Collaboration (STARFACE, Microsoft Teams telephony with anynode and Luware Nimbus), device lifecycle services, on-site field services, Microsoft 365, client management, and mobile device management.
• AI Services AI services encompassing consulting, Private GPT (on-premises/private cloud secure AI deployment), PK Capture (AI-powered intelligent document capture), external AI solutions (AI agents for telephony, chat, research), and integrated AI solutions for intelligent business processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• PLENTICON GROUP ranked 4th in its revenue class as 'Bester IT-Dienstleister 2024' among 700+ companies

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, standard and minor.

• DATEVcoreTechnology or IntegrationmicroPLAN is both a DATEV Solution Partner and DATEV Corporate Partner, specializing in deployment, configuration, and support of DATEV software for tax advisors and companies. Services include PARTNERasp IT outsourcing, in-house DATEV solutions, EO comfort, and Unternehmen online. This partnership is central to microPLAN's professional services revenue.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationmicroPLAN is an officially accredited Sophos MDR (Managed Detection & Response) Partner, offering 24/7 SOC monitoring and advanced threat response. Sophos is described as the trusted strategic partner for IT security, providing cybersecurity solutions for threat detection, email security, firewall, and endpoint protection.
• VMware by BroadcomcoreTechnology or IntegrationmicroPLAN is a Premier VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP), one of only a few selected system houses in the new Broadcom partner program. Authorized to sell VMware licenses and offer white-label data center and service products. Long-standing VMware Partner Connect member.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Certified Partner providing Microsoft 365, Azure, Teams telephony, and related cloud services. microPLAN is also recognized as Microsoft MSP for modern working solutions.
• PLENTICON GROUPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnermicroPLAN joined PLENTICON GROUP in early 2023. PLENTICON GROUP is a system house group founded in 2022, consisting of PK Office GmbH, HORN & COSIFAN GmbH, Systemhaus Cramer GmbH, and microPLAN. Backed by Harald Quandt Industriebeteiligungen GmbH (HQIB). Focus on Everything-as-a-Service (XaaS).
• HP (Hewlett-Packard)standardTechnology or IntegrationHP Amplify Partner, providing hardware (PCs, laptops, printers) as part of comprehensive IT solutions for clients.
• HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)standardTechnology or IntegrationHPE Service Provider partner for servers, storage, and enterprise hardware solutions.
• STARFACEcoreTechnology or IntegrationSTARFACE Excellence Plus Partner providing on-premises and cloud telephone systems. As Excellence+ partner, microPLAN accesses high-quality German-made telephony technology for business communications and UCC solutions.
• ELO Business SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationELO partner providing ELO Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and document management systems. microPLAN handles ELO deployment, customization, and support, including ELO for DATEV migrations.
• Matrix42standardTechnology or IntegrationCertified Matrix42 partner providing IT Service Management (ITSM) and Endpoint Management solutions for efficient IT administration.
• Aruba NetworksstandardTechnology or IntegrationAruba networking partner providing WLAN and LAN solutions as part of enterprise network infrastructure services.
• VeeamstandardTechnology or IntegrationVeeam VCSP and VVAR registered partner for backup and restore solutions, offering Server Backup, Office 365 Backup, and Online Backup services.
• anynodestandardTechnology or Integrationanynode Product Partner. anynode is the Session Border Controller (SBC) used for Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, enabling external phone calls via Teams. anynode is Microsoft-certified for Direct Routing.
• service-connect-GruppeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of 13 independent system houses across Germany, connected by DATEV partnership (40,187 members, 8,870 employees). Enables knowledge transfer and cross-regional competence sharing among member companies with 280 total employees.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sycor GmbH: German Microsoft-focused IT services and system house with managed services, cloud, and modern-workplace offerings. Comparable in size and customer profile (German mid-market, regional footprint).
• CANCOM SE: German-headquartered managed cloud and IT services provider with strong Microsoft, Azure, and hybrid-cloud portfolio. Closely comparable in product mix (managed services, cloud, security) and customer base (German mid-market and enterprise).
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT system house of similar size and positioning with full managed services, virtualization, and data-center offerings. Direct overlap with microPLAN across cloud, storage, and managed-services delivery to mid-market German customers.
• PK Office GmbH: Sister company inside the PLENTICON GROUP. Operates the same system-house model under shared HQIB ownership, with overlapping managed-services and cloud offerings and complementary geographic coverage.
• Allgeier SE: German IT services group offering managed services, cloud, and modernization across enterprise customers. Direct competitor with comparable scale and a similar multi-vendor partnership strategy.
• Datagroup SE: German listed IT outsourcing and managed-services provider. Direct peer in mid-market and enterprise managed IT, with own data centers and similar service catalog to microPLAN.
• HORN & COSIFAN GmbH: Another sister company in the PLENTICON GROUP. Same business model (managed IT, cloud, modern workplace) with complementary regional and vertical focus; directly comparable for group-level benchmarking.
• Bechtle AG: Germany's largest IT system house with full managed-services, cloud, and modern-workplace portfolio. Direct competitor for German mid-market and enterprise managed IT, with deeper scale and broader geographic reach than microPLAN.

Broad incumbents

• msg systems AG: Large German IT consulting and software group with industry-specific solutions. Broader than microPLAN but overlaps in DATEV-adjacent, document-management, and enterprise IT services.
• Computacenter plc: UK-listed enterprise IT services provider with major German operations. Larger and broader than microPLAN but directly competes for enterprise managed-services and hybrid-cloud deals across Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/microPLAN_IT_
• Facebookfacebook.com/microPLANSystemhaus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/microplan-it-systemhaus-gmbh

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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