MEKOS

What MEKOS does

MEKOS operates as a branded domain of Grouplink IT Solutions GmbH, a German privately held IT services firm headquartered in Braunschweig with a second office in Bremen, tracing its roots to 1998 and previously operating under the name Netzlink. The company delivers integrated IT services across seven pillars under the Grouplink ITS portfolio: ITS Support (managed services with 24/7 monitoring, helpdesk, patch management, and SLA-bound service agreements), ITS Consulting (audits, compliance, governance, and certification preparation), ITS Customized (custom software, API development, system integration, web and mobile apps), ITS Secure (cybersecurity architecture, network segmentation, endpoint and cloud protection, awareness, SOC connectivity), ITS Connected (LAN/WAN/WLAN, SD-WAN, Zero Trust networking), ITS Infrastructure (server, storage, hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, high availability), and ITS Specialized (vertical solutions for public sector, healthcare, energy/utilities, manufacturing, and housing). Core technology components rest on a partner-certified stack including VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon, Cisco Meraki, Veeam, Lenovo, Fortinet, Lancom Systems, Mobotix, and IBM, augmented by two proprietary assets: the Grouplink Assessments and Audits framework for IT environment diagnostics and roadmap planning, and a customized low-code application platform used for tailored process-digitization deployments.

The business model combines recurring managed services revenue (subscription/multi-year SLAs) with project-based professional services revenue from consulting and custom development. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to scope, with multi-year service contracts as the standard commercial vehicle. The go-to-market is direct enterprise and mid-market field sales targeting German Mittelstand IT leadership and executive management, supported by content marketing, email newsletters, social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), and proprietary events such as the Cybersecurity Forum 2026. Named customers span manufacturing (HELLER-LEDER, KSM Castings Group, Wilhelm Stoll Maschinenfabrik), paper trading (Inapa Deutschland, 1,000+ employees), retail and building materials (hagebau, Theo Wormland), utilities (swb), and energy/retail (DSI Mineralöl), with primary customer segments explicitly including Public Sector, e-Health & Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Industry/Manufacturing, Housing Economy, and Mittelstand mid-market companies. Ownership is private with no disclosed institutional investor, parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, mergers and acquisitions, or leadership-change disclosures, indicating an owner-operated regional system house positioned around structural IT consulting rather than VC-backed scale.

Name

MEKOS

Legal name

Grouplink IT Solutions GmbH

Website

https://mekos.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MEKOS, operating as Grouplink IT Solutions GmbH, is a German IT services firm delivering managed services, cybersecurity, networking, cloud, consulting, and custom software to Mittelstand mid-market and enterprise customers across manufacturing, healthcare, utilities, public sector, and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

ITSM Managed Services (Run/Operate/Optimize) (BPAEAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Application Maintenance & Support (AMS) (BPAEAFAC), ITIL/ITSM Process Consulting & Implementation (BPAEAJAB), ITSM Tooling Integration, Automation & Orchestration (BPAEAJAD), Service Catalog, Request Fulfillment & Self-Service Portals (BPAEAJAI)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• IT infrastructure
• Cybersecurity consulting
• Custom software development
• Network management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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 & Support: Recurring managed IT services including 24/7 monitoring, helpdesk, patch management, and lifecycle services with SLA-guaranteed service contracts.
2. IT Consulting & Compliance: Strategic IT consulting services including audits, assessments, mitigation planning, architecture consulting, and compliance/certification preparation.
3. Customized Software Development: Individual software development including API development, system integration, process digitization, web and mobile applications.
4. Cybersecurity Services: Security architecture, network segmentation, endpoint and cloud protection, awareness programs, and SOC connectivity services.
5. Network & Infrastructure Services: LAN/WAN/WLAN solutions, SD-WAN, network management, Zero Trust Networking, server and storage architecture, cloud migration, and multi-cloud concepts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MEKOS (operating as Grouplink IT Solutions GmbH) is a German IT system house that delivers managed IT services, custom software development, IT consulting, cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and hybrid cloud solutions to mid-market (Mittelstand) companies and public sector organizations. Service delivery is structured around seven ITS pillars: ITS Support, ITS Customized, ITS Consulting, ITS Secure, ITS Connected, ITS Infrastructure, and ITS Specialized. All offerings are underpinned by proprietary Grouplink Assessments/Audits and a customized low-code platform, delivered via multi-year, SLA-guaranteed contracts.

Product overview

MEKOS (operating as Grouplink IT Solutions) is an IT system house and managed services provider offering a portfolio of integrated service pillars under the Grouplink ITS brand. The offering comprises seven core service areas: ITS Support (managed services with 24/7 monitoring and SLA guarantees), ITS Customized (custom software development including API and integration work), ITS Consulting (IT audits, compliance, and governance), ITS Secure (cybersecurity and SOC services), ITS Connected (network infrastructure and Zero Trust networking), ITS Infrastructure (hybrid cloud and data center solutions), and ITS Specialized (industry-specific solutions for public sector, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and housing). These services are delivered through a combination of proprietary Grouplink assessments and audits, with support from certified technology partners, providing end-to-end IT solutions from strategy through implementation and ongoing operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ITS Support (Managed Services & Support) Managed IT support services providing 24/7 monitoring, helpdesk, patch management, lifecycle services, and SLA-guaranteed service agreements for ongoing operational relief. Targeted at IT management and executive leadership in mid-market German companies that need to offload routine IT operations.
• ITS Customized (Individual Software Development) Custom software development services including API development, system integration, process digitization, and web and mobile application development using agile, user-centered methodologies. For organizations needing individualized applications beyond standard products.
• ITS Consulting (IT-Beratung & Compliance) IT advisory services covering audits, assessments, mitigation planning, architecture consulting, and compliance/certification preparation for governance and regulatory requirements. For IT leadership requiring strategic IT direction and audit-readiness.
• ITS Secure (Cybersecurity) Holistic cybersecurity services encompassing security architecture, network segmentation, endpoint and cloud protection, awareness programs, and SOC connectivity to minimize technological, organizational, and regulatory risks. For organizations needing comprehensive security posture and KRITIS alignment.
• ITS Connected (Netzwerk) Network infrastructure services providing LAN/WAN/WLAN solutions, SD-WAN and network management, and Zero Trust Networking for stable, performant, and secure connectivity. For organizations modernizing or consolidating their network infrastructure.
• ITS Infrastructure (Infrastruktur & Cloud) Hybrid IT infrastructure services covering server and storage architecture, cloud migration, multi-cloud concepts, and high availability and scalability solutions for on-premises, virtualized, or cloud-based environments. For organizations running or migrating mission-critical workloads.
• ITS Specialized (Branch Solutions) Industry-specific IT solutions tailored for public sector, e-health/healthcare, energy/utilities, industry/manufacturing, and housing sectors, addressing technical complexity, operational processes, and regulatory requirements of each vertical.
• Low-Code Application Platform Low-code development platform used to build customized applications for process digitization, service technician scheduling, maintenance management, and sales reporting systems, enabling rapid, individual development with minimal coding. Deployed at customer references including Inapa Deutschland and hagebau.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings through elimination of fat clients in virtual desktop deployments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationIBM Partner ecosystem member providing enterprise-level technology solutions and support for client infrastructure needs.
• Lancom SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatinum Partner status for network solutions including LAN/WAN/WLAN, SD-WAN, and network management.
• LenovocoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for hardware solutions including ThinkAgile HCI, storage solutions, and backup infrastructure.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngage Partner for cybersecurity solutions including firewall, network security, and endpoint protection.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for virtualization solutions including vSphere high availability clusters and VMware Horizon for desktop virtualization.
• Cisco MerakicoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for modern network infrastructure solutions including wireless, switching, and security appliances.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for backup and data management solutions enabling unified backup management.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bechtle AG: Germany's largest IT system house with a similar end-to-end managed services, hardware, and consulting portfolio targeting mid-market and enterprise customers. Bechtle is the most direct scale competitor to MEKOS in the German Mittelstand IT services market, operating from a comparable direct-sales model across more than 80 locations in Germany.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT system house offering managed services, data center, cloud, security, and custom software solutions to mid-market customers. Closely comparable to MEKOS in size, German Mittelstand focus, and vendor partnership model, making it one of the most direct head-to-head competitors.
• q.beyond AG: German managed IT services and cloud provider focused on mid-market customers with SAP, cloud, and managed services offerings. Direct overlap with MEKOS in the German Mittelstand segment, particularly around cloud migration, managed services, and security.
• Allgeier SE: German technology group with IT services, software, and consulting offerings for mid-market and enterprise customers. Operates in the same German managed services and custom development space as MEKOS, with comparable vertical exposure and Mittelstand customer base.
• CANCOM SE: German IT services and cloud provider delivering managed services, infrastructure, and digital workplace solutions to mid-market and enterprise customers. Competes head-to-head with MEKOS in hybrid cloud, managed services, and digitalization engagements across the German Mittelstand.
• Ratiodata GmbH: German IT services provider (part of Fiducia & GAD) offering managed services, data center operations, and IT outsourcing to banks, mid-market, and public sector clients. Comparable to MEKOS in mid-market managed services depth and German regional concentration.
• GISA GmbH: German IT services provider specializing in managed services, cloud, and SAP for mid-market and public sector clients, headquartered in Halle. Closely comparable in regional Mittelstand positioning and regulated-vertical focus (especially public sector and energy), making it a direct regional competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Computacenter plc: UK-headquartered European IT infrastructure and managed services provider with major German operations. Offers overlapping managed services, workplace, security, and networking capabilities to mid-market and enterprise clients, but at substantially larger scale and broader geographic reach than MEKOS.
• T-Systems International: Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT subsidiary offering managed services, cloud, security, and consulting to large enterprises and the public sector globally. Represents the large-incumbent competitive threat, with the scale to win contracts where MEKOS cannot compete on capacity or geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Avanade Inc. Accenture/Microsoft joint venture delivering digital, cloud, and managed services to enterprise and mid-market clients, with growing presence in Germany. Provides partial overlap through Microsoft cloud modernization and managed services, competing for the same Mittelstand digital transformation wallet share as MEKOS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/p/Grouplink-Holding-GmbH-100057453699689
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grouplink-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/grouplink_its

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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