What Advanced Unibyte does

Advanced UniByte GmbH is a privately held German IT system house founded in 1994 and headquartered in Metzingen, with branch offices in Augsburg, Denzlingen (near Freiburg), Leverkusen, and Friedrichshafen. The company specializes in enterprise IT infrastructure focused on data security and high availability, serving large industrial enterprises, banks and financial institutions, public-sector organizations, and universities and research institutions across Germany. Customer references include AUMA, ARRI, EDEKA Rechenzentrum Süd, Geiger Automotive, Herrenknecht, Truma, Testo Industrial Services, Caritasverband, Stadt Tübingen, and Landratsamt Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald.

The portfolio spans cloud services (AU-Cloud, Disaster Recovery as a Service, S3 as a Service, Compute as a Service, AU-Cloud Storage as a Service, Veeam Cloud Connect, M365 Backup as a Service), managed services (Managed Storage, Managed Server, Managed Firewall, Managed Backup, Managed Network, SmartAlert, Managed SOC), security solutions (Next-Generation Firewall, MFA, Advanced Security Check, Fortinet CTAP), storage and converged infrastructure (NetApp Unified Storage, Data Fabric, Big Data, Flash, FlexPod, NetApp ONTAP One), compute and virtualization (Cisco UCS, Server Virtualization, VDI, Container/Trident), backup and disaster recovery (Microsoft 365 Backup, SAP HANA Backup, email archiving, tape backup, Disaster Recovery Rollbox), and networking (WLAN, data center, campus, Cisco Meraki cloud-managed, SDN, NAC). Solution architecture is layered on top-tier vendor partnerships with NetApp, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks (Diamond Innovator), VMware, Veeam, Commvault, Microsoft, NVIDIA (DGX), and Arctic Wolf (EMEA Rising Star 2026), with one differentiated proprietary asset — SmartAlert, a 24x7 monitoring service that filters NetApp ONTAP system messages. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications across all five locations, valid through December 2025.

The business model blends four revenue streams: one-time product resale and licensing of vendor hardware and software, recurring managed services (monthly or annual billing, e.g. SmartAlert offers 1- and 12-month contract terms), subscription-based cloud services (DRaaS, S3, Compute, M365 Backup), and professional services including consulting, implementation, project management, and training through the ITQ Academy (NetApp ONTAP, VMware, Cisco CCNA, Veeam, CommVault seminars). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by a distinctive event- and content-driven demand engine: the annual AU-Hausmesse attracts 450+ visitors, and the company runs CxO Impuls executive forums, ExpertenTreff networking events, TechDemos, webinars, and two podcasts (TecPod 65+ episodes; AU-inhAUs 10+ episodes), supported by the AU-TecBlog and a regular newsletter. Sales leadership was consolidated under a newly appointed Chief Sales Officer (Milan Talgeri) in March 2026.

Name

Advanced Unibyte

Legal name

Advanced UniByte GmbH

Website

https://au.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Advanced UniByte GmbH is a German IT system house founded in 1994 delivering enterprise IT infrastructure — storage, networking, security, virtualization, managed and cloud services — to large enterprises, banks, public sector, and research institutions across Germany via direct sales and five regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

HCI & Integrated Systems (Compute + Storage) (HDABADAD)

Keywords

• IT infrastructure services
• Managed IT services
• Data storage solutions
• Cybersecurity solutions
• Cloud services

Headquarters

HQ city

Metzingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Recurring managed services including Managed Storage, Managed Server, Managed Firewall, Managed Backup, Managed Network, and SmartAlert monitoring. These services provide recurring monthly or annual revenue with service level agreements.
2. Cloud Services: Cloud offerings including Disaster Recovery as a Service, S3 as a Service, Compute as a Service, Cloud Storage as a Service, Veeam Cloud Connect, and M365 Backup as a Service. Revenue based on usage or subscription models.
3. Professional Services: System integration, consulting, project management, and implementation services for storage, networking, security, virtualization, and cloud solutions. One-time project-based revenue.
4. Product Sales: Hardware and software products including NetApp storage systems, Cisco networking equipment, security appliances, and VMware virtualization platforms. One-time license and hardware sales revenue.
5. ITQ Academy Training: Training and certification seminars including NetApp ONTAP, VMware, Cisco CCNA, Veeam, and CommVault training courses. Revenue from training fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Advanced UniByte GmbH is a German IT system house that designs, implements and operates enterprise IT infrastructure - spanning NetApp storage, Cisco networking and compute, Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet security, VMware virtualization, and Microsoft/Azure cloud. The company bundles hardware/software reselling with managed services (managed storage, server, firewall, backup, network, SOC), cloud services (AU-Cloud, disaster recovery, S3, compute and storage-as-a-service), and professional/consulting services delivered across five German offices.

Product overview

Advanced UniByte (AU) is an IT system house offering a comprehensive portfolio of managed services, cloud solutions, and specialized IT infrastructure services. The core offering consists of: Cloud Services (AU-Cloud, Disaster Recovery as a Service, S3 as a Service, Compute as a Service, AU-Cloud Storage as a Service, Veeam Cloud Connect, M365 Backup as a Service); Managed Services (Managed Storage, Managed Server, Managed Firewall, Managed Backup, Managed Network, SmartAlert); Security Solutions (Managed SOC, Next-Generation Firewall, MFA, Advanced Security Check, Fortinet CTAP); Storage Solutions (Unified Storage, Data Fabric, Big Data, Flash, FlexPod, NetApp ONTAP One, Trident); Compute & Virtualization (Cisco UCS, Server Virtualization, VDI, Container Solutions); Backup Solutions (Microsoft 365 Backup, SAP HANA Backup, E-Mail-Archivierung, Bandsicherung); Network Solutions (WLAN, Data Center, Campus, Cloud-Managed Networking via Meraki, SDN, NAC); and Training via ITQ/AU-Akademie. The portfolio is delivered as a multi-service managed offering rather than a single unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Storage Fully managed enterprise storage infrastructure service built on NetApp technology, delivered to enterprise customers with 24x7 operational responsibility.
• Managed Server Fully managed server infrastructure service for enterprise customers, covering operating, monitoring and maintaining server environments under SLAs.
• Managed Firewall Managed firewall service providing configuration, monitoring and operation of next-generation firewall platforms for enterprise customers.
• Managed Backup Managed backup and recovery service built on Veeam and Commvault technologies, delivered to enterprise customers with SLA-backed operational responsibility.
• Managed Network Managed networking infrastructure service covering Cisco enterprise networks, WLAN, data center and campus environments for enterprise customers.
• SmartAlert Monitoring Service Proprietary 24x7 monitoring and alerting service for NetApp ONTAP storage systems that analyzes system messages, filters critical events and dispatches prepared notifications to enterprise customers on monthly or annual subscription terms.
• AU-Cloud Disaster Recovery as a Service Cloud-based disaster recovery service delivered from AU's private cloud platform to provide business continuity for enterprise customers.
• AU-Cloud Storage as a Service Managed cloud storage service with S3-compatible interfaces built on NetApp technology, delivered to enterprise customers from AU-Cloud.
• S3 as a Service S3-compatible object storage service delivered as a cloud consumption offering to enterprise customers.
• Compute as a Service On-demand compute resources delivered as a cloud service to enterprise customers from the AU-Cloud platform.
• Veeam Cloud Connect Cloud backup and replication service integrated with Veeam technology, delivered to enterprise customers as a managed cloud offering.
• AU-Cloud Azure@AU Azure cloud services managed and orchestrated by Advanced UniByte, providing Microsoft Azure-based workloads to enterprise customers.
• Private Cloud Dedicated private cloud infrastructure delivered to enterprise customers for sensitive workloads requiring isolation from public cloud environments.
• M365 Backup as a Service Backup-as-a-service for Microsoft 365 environments, providing data protection and recovery for cloud productivity workloads.
• Managed SOC Managed Security Operations Center service integrating Arctic Wolf capabilities with Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet platforms, delivering 24x7 security monitoring, detection and response to enterprise customers.
• Advanced Security Check (ASC) Security assessment and audit service that analyzes enterprise IT environments for vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
• Next-Generation Firewall Implementation Delivery and integration of Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet next-generation firewall solutions for enterprise customers, with managed operation available.
• ITQ Training and Certification (AU-Akademie) Commercial training and certification program covering NetApp ONTAP, VMware, Cisco CCNA, Veeam and Commvault topics, delivered as paid seminars to enterprise and partner customers.
• AU-Storage Audit Storage infrastructure audit and analysis service that reviews enterprise storage environments for performance, security and optimization opportunities.
• AU-Servicedesk and AU-Helpdesk Central service desk and infrastructure-focused helpdesk offering providing IT support, ticket management and incident handling for enterprise customers.
• Projektmanagement (Project Management) and Beratung (Consulting) Project management and consulting services covering planning, design and implementation of storage, networking, security, virtualization and cloud projects for enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 450 visitors attend the annual AU-Hausmesse, demonstrating strong community engagement and industry influence
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• NetAppcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary storage technology partner. Advanced UniByte offers NetApp ONTAP storage solutions including Unified Storage, Data Fabric, Flash storage, and NetApp ONTAP One. The company provides NetApp-related services including AU-ONTAP Security Workshop, SmartAlert monitoring for ONTAP systems, and Trident container solutions. Partnership depth indicated by Gold Partner status and extensive ONTAP training offerings through ITQ Academy.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary networking and computing partner. Offerings include Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System), Server Virtualization, Cisco Intersight server management, WLAN solutions, data center, campus, and Cloud-Managed Networking (Meraki). SDN and network access control solutions also available. Company runs Cisco CCNA basic training through ITQ Academy.
• Palo Alto NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity solutions partner. Advanced UniByte has achieved Diamond Innovator Partner status (highest tier). Provides Next-Generation Firewall, Cortex XDR/XSOAR, Prisma Cloud, and Cortex endpoint security solutions. Expert knowledge in Strata, Cortex, and Prisma Access platforms demonstrated by senior system engineers.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtualization and container partner. Offerings include VMware vSphere virtualization, VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure), VDI-Rollbox, and container solutions. Company provides VMware basic seminars through ITQ Academy. Partnership supports hybrid cloud and data center virtualization initiatives.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationBackup and data protection partner. Provides Veeam Cloud Connect services and disaster recovery solutions. Company offers Veeam user seminars through ITQ Academy. Supports backup strategies including SAP HANA backup and disaster recovery rollbox offerings.
• MicrosoftsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCloud and productivity partner. Azure cloud solutions (Azure@AU), Microsoft 365 Backup as a Service, and related integrations. Supports M365 backup requirements and Azure cloud adoption.
• NVIDIAsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAI and GPU computing partner. Provides NVIDIA DGX solutions for AI workloads. Supports AI solutions as part of the company's solution portfolio. Focus on GPU-accelerated computing for enterprise AI applications.
• FortinetsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSecurity solutions partner. Fortinet CTAP (Cloud Access Security Broker) and next-generation firewall offerings. Provides additional security vendor options alongside Palo Alto Networks for comprehensive security strategies.
• CommvaultTechnology or IntegrationData protection and backup partner. Enterprise backup and recovery solutions. Company offers Commvault user seminars through ITQ Academy. Supports advanced data protection strategies for enterprise customers.
• Arctic WolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationManaged SOC (Security Operations Center) partner. Awarded EMEA Rising Star Partner of the Year 2026. Provides security operations and managed detection and response services. Integrates with company's managed security service offerings.
• CitrixsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationVirtualization and workspace partner. Supports VDI and application virtualization solutions. Complements VMware virtualization offerings for complete workspace delivery platforms.
• EquinixsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationData center colocation partner. Provides global data center footprint for customers requiring colocation or hybrid cloud interconnectivity. Supports compliance-ready data center requirements.
• CleondrissecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSecurity partner focused on ransomware protection. Featured in TecPod episode #65 on 'Ransomware defense at the next level.' Provides advanced ransomware protection solutions.
• ExaGridsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationBackup storage solutions partner. Provides disk-based backup storage with deduplication. Complements Veeam and Commvault partnerships for complete backup infrastructure.
• FullStackSminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical implementation and consulting partner. Provides specialized services for certain technology deployments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Computacenter: Large European IT infrastructure services provider with strong German operations spanning enterprise networking, datacenter, security, and managed services; serves similar enterprise customers as AU but at much greater breadth and scale across multiple countries.
• T-Systems: Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT arm providing large-scale cloud, datacenter, and managed services; overlaps with AU's enterprise and public-sector infrastructure offerings, particularly in highly regulated tenders.

Direct peers

• Wortmann AG: German IT system house offering enterprise infrastructure, managed services, and cloud solutions primarily to SMB and mid-market customers; comparable in vendor ecosystem and German regional delivery model.
• Bechtle AG: Germany's largest IT system house with a comprehensive portfolio of IT infrastructure, managed services, cloud, and reselling across enterprise and public-sector customers; directly comparable to Advanced UniByte's system-house and managed services model, though at much greater scale.
• msg systems: Large German IT consulting and system house with strong vertical focus on financial services, insurance, and public sector; competes with AU for regulated-industry enterprise infrastructure mandates in Germany.
• Datagroup: German IT services and system house offering managed services, cloud, and infrastructure for mid-market and enterprise customers; comparable in service portfolio and German-centric go-to-market.
• ACP: German IT system house and managed services provider with a vendor-aligned portfolio (storage, networking, cloud); competes in similar mid-sized enterprise and public-sector infrastructure deals in Germany.
• CANCOM: German-headquartered hybrid IT system house and managed services provider offering cloud, datacenter, and workplace services; directly competes in the same mid-market and enterprise infrastructure space in the DACH region.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander: German IT system house focused on data center, storage, networking, and cloud infrastructure for enterprise customers; closely matches AU's vendor-centric (NetApp, Cisco, VMware) stack and German mid-market enterprise focus.

Emerging players

• glueckkanja: Germany-based Microsoft-focused IT services and managed services provider specializing in Azure and Microsoft 365 environments; a comparable specialist system house addressing enterprise infrastructure needs in the German market, though narrower than AU's multi-vendor portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AdvancedUniByte

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 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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