EPOS CAT

What EPOS CAT does

EPOS CAT GmbH is a privately held B2B consulting and IT services company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany, with a second operational site in Neckarsulm. The firm is a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of Akkodis Group, a global Smart Industry solutions provider with approximately 50,000 engineers. EPOS specializes in Automotive IT and Computer Aided Testing (CAT), serving automotive OEMs, their Tier-1 suppliers, and selected aerospace/defense and government research customers (including Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, CARIAD, Airbus, MBDA, and SPRIND).

The company's offering is structured around four service pillars. (1) Software-Entwicklung provides end-to-end custom software development—from requirements management and technology selection through agile implementation and maintenance. (2) IT-Services covers CAT support for automotive R&D testing facilities (wind tunnels, crash halls, test stands, simulators), plus IT support, system integration, operations, IT security, media technology, and storage, delivered under ITIL-certified frameworks. (3) Internet Services bundles Atlassian tool implementation, SaaS/cloud services, and web solutions. (4) Management Services provides consulting and Project Management Office (PMO) for vehicle development and quality assurance projects. The technology stack relies on standard enterprise tooling (Atlassian Jira/Confluence/JSM, Oracle Gold Partner status, Scrum/Kanban agile methods, ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 certified processes, and TISAX Level 3 for automotive information security).

Revenue mechanics are primarily time-and-materials professional services and managed services engagements sold via direct enterprise field sales to R&D and IT departments of large manufacturers, complemented by subscription/recurring SaaS and license reselling through vendor partnerships (Atlassian, cplace, OpenProject, JetBrains YouTrack, JFrog, Drupal Wiki/KontextWork). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is tailored per engagement. Geographic reach is concentrated in Bavaria (Germany), with the parent Akkodis providing implicit global reach. The firm is small (11-50 employees), has operated profitably through 25 years, celebrated its 25th anniversary in May 2026, and maintains an ISO/IMS recertification through June 2026 with KIWA.

Name

EPOS CAT

Legal name

EPOS CAT GmbH

Website

https://epos-cat.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EPOS CAT GmbH is a Bavarian IT services and consulting firm specializing in Automotive IT and Computer Aided Testing. It serves automotive OEMs (VW, Audi, Porsche, CARIAD) and selected aerospace/defense customers with custom software development, CAT support for R&D testing facilities, Atlassian tooling integration, and PMO consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingolstadt

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

Revenue model

1. Software Development Services: Custom software development services covering the entire software lifecycle from requirements analysis through deployment and maintenance. Services include requirement management, technology selection, agile implementation, and continuous integration/continuous deployment practices.
2. IT Services: Comprehensive IT infrastructure and support services including IT support, CAT support, system integration, operations management, IT security, media technology, and storage solutions. Provided as full service offerings following ITIL standards.
3. Management Services: Consulting, project management office (PMO), and text/redaction services for automotive R&D projects. Includes technology consulting, process organization, and communication concepts.
4. Internet Services: Atlassian implementation and customization, web solutions development and hosting, and SaaS offerings including cloud services for business applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EPOS CAT GmbH provides consulting, custom software development, and IT services tailored to the automotive industry, with a specialized focus on Computer Aided Testing (CAT) for measurement and testing facilities such as wind tunnels, crash halls, and test tracks. The company delivers end-to-end IT support, system integration, Atlassian tool implementation, web/cloud solutions, and management consulting for automotive R&D.

Product overview

EPOS CAT GmbH is a consulting and IT services company for Automotive IT and Computer Aided Testing. The company operates as a services provider rather than a product company, offering three core service pillars: (1) Software-Entwicklung covering custom software development with requirements management, technology selection, and agile implementation; (2) IT-Services including specialized CAT (Computer Aided Testing) support, IT security, system integration, operations, media technology, and storage; and (3) Internet Services featuring Atlassian tool implementation, SaaS solutions, and web development. A fourth pillar, Management Services, provides consulting, PMO, and communication services. The company also resells and implements third-party project management tools including YouTrack, cplace, OpenProject, and Drupal Wiki through technology partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Software-Entwicklung (Software Development) Custom software development covering the entire software lifecycle from requirements analysis through conception, modeling, programming, deployment, and maintenance for automotive enterprise clients.
• IT-Services Full-service IT support including IT support, specialized CAT (Computer Aided Testing) support, system integration, operations management, IT security, media technology, and storage solutions for automotive R&D.
• Internet Services Internet and web services including Atlassian consulting (Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management), SaaS solutions, web development, content management, and cloud hosting for enterprise clients.
• Management Services Management and consulting services including technology consulting, Project Management Office (PMO), and text/redaction services for automotive R&D projects.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OpenProjectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 April 2026New partnership announced in April 2026 positioning OpenProject as a German alternative to Atlassian solutions. EPOS serves as official OpenProject reseller offering comprehensive configurations and custom extensions. The platform provides agile methods, budgeting, time tracking, Gantt diagrams, and knowledge management features.
• JetBrains (YouTrack)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 March 2026EPOS became an official JetBrains partner in March 2026, specializing in YouTrack project management tool. Services include initial configuration and migration, onboarding and training, custom adaptations and development, consulting and support, and tool administration and operations.
• JFrogminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2023EPOS is a JFrog partner and reseller, providing the JFrog platform for software artifact management, distribution, and automation. The partnership enables trusted software release distribution from code to production with intelligent security issue identification.
• OraclecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2023Oracle Gold Partner status provides EPOS with access to all Oracle products, solutions, and technical resources including documentation, patches, and downloads for new releases. The partnership ensures customers receive current technology, deep expertise, and best-in-class service.
• cplace (collaboration factory)coreTechnology or Integration · 13 May 2017EPOS has been a cplace partner since 2017, supporting customers with project and portfolio management on the modular platform. The partnership provides solution components including workflow manager, Gantt diagrams, and Scrum boards for quick integration. EPOS offers strategic consulting, platform customization, practical training, and server operations with end-user support.
• AtlassiancoreTechnology or Integration · 21 April 2010EPOS has been an Atlassian Silver Solution Partner since 2010, with over 15 years of specialized expertise. The partnership covers Jira for agile project management, Confluence for knowledge management, and Jira Service Management for IT service processes. EPOS offers implementation, configuration, and long-term operational support.
• Akkodis GroupcoreOthersEPOS is a 100% subsidiary of Akkodis Group, a globally operating provider of Smart Industry solutions. Akkodis supports customers with approximately 50,000 engineers and digital experts in implementing complex projects. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides EPOS with the backing of a major global IT services organization.
• DONAT ITcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDONAT IT is EPOS's sister company within the Akkodis Group, with both companies sharing a stand at TechDays Munich 2026. Combined, they represent over 45 years of IT experience, demonstrating collaborative partnership for joint customer engagement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini Engineering: Global engineering services and digital transformation player with large automotive practice. Competes for automotive IT and software development work that EPOS targets, with far greater scale.
• T-Systems: Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT arm with a substantial automotive practice. Overlaps in IT services, managed services, and integration work for German automotive customers.
• Vector Informatik: Established German provider of automotive software tools and embedded systems. Larger and product-led, but competes with EPOS in automotive software development and testing toolchain integration.

Regional players

• GFT Technologies: German IT consulting and software development company with automotive digital transformation services. Comparable in custom software delivery to European automotive clients.

Direct peers

• Bertrandt: German automotive engineering services firm providing software development, electronics, and testing services to OEMs. Comparable in customer base (German OEMs), services mix (development + testing), and geographic focus.
• P3 Group: German-headquartered automotive engineering and IT services consultancy. Closely comparable customer base (OEMs/Tier 1s), services (software, testing, consulting), and geographic focus on Germany.
• FEV Group: German engineering services provider specializing in vehicle development, powertrain, and testing. Strong overlap with EPOS's CAT support and automotive R&D IT services positioning.
• AKKA Technologies: Sister brand within Akkodis Group providing automotive engineering and IT services across Europe. Direct overlap with EPOS in automotive R&D consulting, software development, and IT support for OEMs.
• msg: German IT consulting and software house with strong automotive practice. Overlaps with EPOS in custom software development and IT consulting for automotive OEMs and Tier 1s in Germany.
• ESG (Elektroniksystem- und Logistik): German defense and automotive systems company offering software development, IT services, and integration. Comparable in automotive/defense customer overlap and German mid-market IT services positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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