CAS

What CAS does

CAS Concepts and Solutions AG (CAS AG) is a German IT consulting and system integration firm founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hamburg. The company delivers strategic IT consulting, process optimization, SAP implementation, and system/data/process integration services to mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) and large enterprises, organized around three primary verticals — Financial Services, Industry, and Retail — supported by Data Analytics, Applications/Products/Solutions (APS), and a Center of Excellence for SAP Retail & Industry.

Its technical stack centers on certified integration expertise across SAP (Silver Partner), IBM (Silver Partner since 2007), Lobster Data (Platinum VAR since 2019), and Solace (since 2023), augmented by a proprietary product portfolio that includes CAS Realtime DataHub (rebranded via the 2026 geqoio GmbH spin-off as iDMP), CAS Integration Service Platform, CAS LC-X low-code platform, CAS CaseManager, CAS CaseConnector, CAS MON GO, CLUE#ZO (whistleblower), Sustain:Data (ESG/CO2), and Unified Invoice Hub (e-invoicing). Multiple products are exposed via REST APIs, MCP, and CDC connectors.

Commercially, CAS generates revenue primarily through project-based IT consulting services billed per multi-year contract, supplemented by subscription licensing on CAS RDH/iDMP via a fair fixed-price model, reaching the market exclusively through direct enterprise and Mittelstand field sales across offices in Hamburg, Bochum, and Frankfurt am Main, with affiliated companies extending reach into banking consulting, warehouse logistics, and retail/industry advisory.

Name

CAS

Legal name

CAS Concepts and Solutions AG

Website

https://c-a-s.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CAS Concepts and Solutions AG is a Hamburg-based German IT consulting and system integration firm founded in 1988 that delivers SAP, IBM, and Lobster integration plus proprietary data and compliance software to mid-sized and enterprise clients in Financial Services, Industry, and Retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting & System Integration

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Platform, BI & Analytics Integration (BPAEAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Enterprise Application Reporting, BI & Analytics Enablement (BPAEAGAK)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• System integration
• Data integration platform
• SAP consulting
• Digital transformation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for IT strategy, process consulting, and technology consulting. Includes end-to-end project support from strategy through to operations and support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CAS AG is an independent IT consulting and system integration company that delivers strategic IT consulting, process optimization, and integrated solutions for clients in Financial Services, Industry, and Retail. Its offerings span SAP S/4HANA transformation, SAP CAR implementation, data warehouse/BI, and integration projects underpinned by a proprietary software portfolio (CAS Realtime DataHub/iDMP, CAS ISP, CAS LC-X, CAS CaseManager, CAS CaseConnector, CAS MON GO, CLUE#ZO, Sustain:Data, Unified Invoice Hub) and partnerships with SAP, IBM, Lobster, and Solace.

Product overview

CAS AG operates as an IT consulting and system integration company offering a portfolio of proprietary software products alongside system integration services. The core product family includes CAS Realtime DataHub / iDMP (a real-time data integration platform now branded as geqoio iDMP), the CAS Integration Service Platform (model-based REST APIs for on-premise and cloud integration), CAS LC-X Low-Code Platform (no-code application configuration), CAS CaseConnector (cross-system API integration), CAS CaseManager (agile SAP process management), and CAS MON GO (process monitoring). Sector-specific solutions include CLUE#ZO (digital whistleblowing / compliance), Sustain:Data (CO₂ and ESG data management), and Unified Invoice Hub (e-invoicing). These products are complemented by consulting services in Financial Services, Industry, Retail, and Data Analytics, as well as a Center of Excellence for SAP (Retail & Industry), supported by technology partnerships with SAP, IBM, Lobster, and Solace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CLUE#ZO: Digital whistleblower system for secure and anonymous reporting of violations including compliance support
• Sustain:Data
• CAS CaseManager
• CAS CaseConnector
• CAS Realtime Data Hub (CAS RDH)
• CAS LC-X
• CAS Integration Service Platform (CAS ISP)
• CAS MON GO
• geqoio iDMP

Products and services

• IT Consulting Services (Financial Services, Industry, Retail)
• CAS Realtime DataHub / geqoio iDMP
• CAS Integration Service Platform (CAS ISP)
• CAS LC-X Low-Code Platform
• CAS CaseManager
• CAS CaseConnector
• CAS MON GO
• CLUE#ZO Digital Whistleblower System
• Sustain:Data
• Unified Invoice Hub
• Data Warehouse and BI Solutions
• SAP Consulting & Implementation (Center of Excellence SAP)

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 5% globally in EcoVadis sustainability rating (80/100 points in 2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lobster Data GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Lobster Value Added Reseller Platinum Partner, Integrations- and Managed-Service-Partner since 2019. CAS AG implements Lobster Data Platform for customers. Certified Lobster Data Hero Scouts and Lobster Data Trainer.
• IBMcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2007IBM Silver Business Partner since 2007. Implements solutions using IBM Transformation Extender (ITX), IBM App Connect Enterprise, and IBM MQ for data and system integration.
• SAP SEcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP Silver Partner with long-standing partnership. CAS AG was a subsidiary of SAP from 1990 to 1993. CAS AG provides SAP implementation, integration, and S/4HANA transformation services. Has certified consultants in SAP HANA, Cloud Integration, ABAP development, and integration platforms.
• geqoio GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpin-off from CAS AG based on successful RealTime Data Hub (RDH) platform. CAS AG and geqoio maintain close partnership for next-generation data management solutions.
• IAL Automation und Logistik GmbHminorOthersMajority stake owned by CAS AG. Specializes in SAP-based warehouse management and transport systems.
• ferrit Consulting GmbHminorOthersAffiliated company of CAS AG. Specializes in management and IT consulting for banks.
• IOT – Institut für Organisations- und Technikgestaltung GmbHminorOthersAffiliated company of CAS AG. Expands consulting services for retail and industrial sectors.
• Anja Fichte StiftungminorOthersFoundation holds stake in CAS AG with significant portion of profit distributions flowing to charitable purposes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• msg systems AG: German-headquartered IT consulting and systems integration firm focused on financial services, insurance, automotive, and public sector. Closest analog in profile, vertical mix (banking emphasis), and German Mittelstand footprint.
• Allgeier SE: German IT consultancy with comparable SAP and enterprise integration services across mid-market and enterprise clients in DACH. Overlapping delivery model centered on SAP/IBM-style integration work.
• SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE: Specialist in SAP S/4HANA transformation and data migration, headquartered in Germany. Directly comparable in its focus on helping enterprises move to S/4HANA, the same migration wave CAS services.
• SALT Solutions GmbH: German IT consulting firm now operating under Accenture specializing in SAP and Industry 4.0 consulting for manufacturing, automotive, and retail. Directly overlaps with CAS's Industry and Retail SAP practice.
• Arvato Systems (Bertelsmann): German-based IT systems integrator serving retail, e-commerce, financial services, and manufacturing with strong SAP and integration capabilities. Comparable vertical mix and German Mittelstand base.
• Sycor GmbH: German IT services company focused on Microsoft, SAP, and Infor consulting for manufacturing, retail, and rental industries. Comparable mid-sized German SI with vertical overlap in Industry and Retail.
• Cundus AG: German SAP and integration consultancy serving insurance, banking, and industry. Comparable mid-sized SAP-focused DACH SI competing for similar SAP S/4HANA and integration mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini Germany: Global consulting giant with deep German operations and large SAP practice serving many of the same enterprise clients (banks, retailers, industrials). Competes for the same transformation deals at the top end.
• Accenture Germany: Global systems integrator with a substantial German SAP, data, and integration practice across financial services, retail, and industrial sectors. The acquirer of SALT Solutions, signaling continued consolidation in this niche.
• IBM Consulting (Germany): IBM's global consulting arm shares CAS's IBM App Connect / MQ / ITX technology base and competes for the same data and system integration work for German banks, retailers, and industrials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/casag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cas-concepts-and-solutions-ag/mycompany

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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