What SHC Netzwerktechnik does

SHC Netzwerktechnik GmbH is a privately held German IT service provider founded in 1991, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main with a second office in Berlin. The company positions itself as a vendor-agnostic ("herstellerunabhängig") system integrator and managed service provider targeting enterprise and mid-market organizations across the DACH region, with a notable concentration in healthcare and social-services non-profits via frame agreements with DRK (German Red Cross), WGKD, and Paritätische.

Its offering is organized into six core solution areas — IT Security, Data Center, Network, Communication, Business Cloud, and Management — supplemented by consulting & integration, support services, and training. The security portfolio spans endpoint protection, mobile security, next-generation security, firewall/UTM, data protection, Managed Detection and Response (powered by Sophos), managed SOC, ZTNA/SASE, threat hunting, pentesting, and security awareness training. Network and data-center capabilities cover LAN/WAN/WLAN, SD-WAN, Arista-based high-performance networking, virtualization, server/storage, hyperconverged infrastructure, and backup/recovery. Cloud work centers on Microsoft Cloud, cloud security, cloud backup, and cloud platforms, delivered alongside MSP-style "as-a-Service" wrappers (SaaS, Security-as-a-Service, Backup-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service).

Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed but combine project-based consulting/integration work with recurring managed services and license pass-through. Strategic vendor partnerships with Sophos and Arista Networks anchor the portfolio, and SHC received Sophos's "Outstanding Customer Success of the Year" award in 2024. The company is founder- or management-owned, with no disclosed parent, venture backing, or institutional investment, and operates with a headcount in the 11–50 range.

Name

SHC Netzwerktechnik

Legal name

SHC Netzwerktechnik GmbH

Website

https://shc.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SHC Netzwerktechnik GmbH is a vendor-agnostic German IT service provider, founded 1991, delivering security, network, data center, cloud, and managed services to enterprise and mid-market clients across the DACH region, with a notable footprint in non-profit healthcare customers.

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Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Operations, Event & Incident Management (NOC/SOC-to-ITSM) (BPAEAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• IT security solutions
• Network infrastructure
• Data center services
• Business cloud services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

SHC Netzwerktechnik GmbH is a vendor-agnostic IT service provider delivering consulting, system integration, managed services, and training across security, networking, data center, communication, business cloud, and management solution areas. The company bundles these capabilities into managed offerings including Sophos-powered Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Security Awareness Training, and MSP services (SaaS, Security-as-a-Service, Backup-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service). Its primary customers are enterprises and mid-market organizations in Germany, served through framework agreements with large nonprofit/healthcare clients.

Product overview

SHC Netzwerktechnik GmbH is an independent IT service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology solutions organized into six core solution areas: IT Security (covering endpoints, firewalls, next-gen security, and data protection), Communication (email, collaboration, messaging, VoIP), Data Center (virtualization, server/storage, hyperconverged, backup/recovery), Business Cloud (Microsoft Cloud, cloud security, cloud backup, cloud platform), Network (LAN, WAN, WLAN, network design), and Management (system/patch lifecycle, security management, monitoring). The company provides both direct product solutions and managed services, including MDR (Managed Detection and Response), Security Awareness Training, and MSP offerings (SaaS, Security-as-a-Service, Backup-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service). Their approach combines consulting, integration, and ongoing services to deliver comprehensive IT support.

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Products and services

• Managed Detection and Response (MDR) A managed security service powered by Sophos that continuously monitors, detects, and responds to threats on behalf of customers who lack internal IT security personnel; designed to address rising security risks and personnel shortages in mid-market and enterprise organizations.
• Security Awareness Training A training service that educates companies and employees on how to identify and defend against phishing attacks, forming part of SHC's cybersecurity portfolio.
• MSP Services (Managed Service Provider Offerings) Subscription-style managed service offerings including Software as a Service, Security as a Service, Backup as a Service, and Platform as a Service that let customers consume IT capabilities without owning the underlying infrastructure.
• Management Services Ongoing IT management services covering system and patch management, lifecycle and license management, security management, and monitoring and analysis for customer IT environments.
• Consulting & Integration Services Professional consulting, planning, and system integration services for designing and implementing IT infrastructure, covering security, data center, network, communication, and cloud projects.
• Training Services (Schulungen) Formal IT training and certification preparation services for customer staff across SHC's solution areas (Security, Data Center, Network, Communication, Business Cloud, Management).

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Arista NetworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2024Extended network portfolio through new partnership with Arista Networks. Enables support of customers with innovative and high-performance network solutions specifically developed for demanding environments.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized partner offering Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR), firewall solutions, and comprehensive security services. Recognized as Sophos Outstanding Customer Success of the Year 2024.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: Germany-based IT system house of similar mid-market size with an end-to-end portfolio spanning data center, networking, security, and managed services. Highly comparable in scope, vendor-agnostic stance, and DACH focus.
• Controlware GmbH: German IT services and system integration specialist with deep networking and cybersecurity practices, including managed security, data center, and communication offerings. Overlaps directly with SHC's core solution areas.
• DTS Systeme GmbH: Mid-sized German IT full-service provider delivering data center, security, network, and managed services to enterprise and mid-market customers. Comparable in scale, geographic footprint, and portfolio breadth.
• AKQUINET: German IT services firm with managed services, security, and system integration offerings serving enterprise and mid-market clients across DACH. Comparable in positioning as an independent, vendor-agnostic MSP.
• GOBIT GmbH: DACH-focused IT system house offering consulting, integration, and managed services across security, networking, and data center — directly comparable in size, services, and go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Bechtle AG: Germany's largest IT system house with a pan-European footprint covering the same Security, Data Center, Network, Cloud, and Managed Services solution areas as SHC, but at vastly greater scale.
• Computacenter plc: Major European IT services and infrastructure provider with deep enterprise presence in Germany covering managed services, security, networking, and data center — broader scale but overlapping capabilities.
• CANCOM SE: German-headquartered managed services and cloud provider offering managed workplace, security, and cloud solutions to enterprise and mid-market customers — overlapping scope at larger scale.
• q.beyond AG: German managed services and cloud provider serving mid-market with SAP, cloud, and security services. Overlaps SHC's managed services and business cloud offering from a different specialization angle.
• Allgeier SE: Germany-based IT services group with consulting, system integration, and managed services across security and enterprise IT. Broader portfolio but overlapping MSP-style offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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