What bitbone does

bitbone AG is a privately held German Aktiengesellschaft headquartered in Würzburg, founded in 2001 and operating for 25 years on two integrated pillars: Linux-based IT infrastructure services and IT security. Its portfolio spans virtualization (VMware, KVM, Red Hat), container and Kubernetes platforms (OpenShift), IT automation (Ansible, Puppet, Red Hat Satellite), cloud infrastructure consulting, and a security stack covering managed security services, endpoint detection and response (Kaspersky EDR), firewall, email security, backup and disaster recovery (SEP), vulnerability scanning (Enginsight), and security awareness training. As a Red Hat Premier Partner, the company specializes in implementing and operating Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OpenShift, and Red Hat Virtualization for customers pursuing digital sovereignty through open-source technologies.

The company generates revenue through four primary streams: managed security services contracts (recurring), project-based professional services (e.g., VMware-to-OpenShift migrations, IT checks, security audits), hourly-billed IT support at 160 EUR/hour for standard support and 1.5x for high priority, and bespoke long-term IT service contracts. Distribution is fully direct: enterprise field sales for strategic accounts, inside sales/website lead capture for mid-market, and partner referrals via Red Hat and ConSol; no resellers or marketplaces are used. Workshop offerings (e.g., the MFA Workshop at 750 EUR) and tiered support are publicly priced; broader service contracts are individually negotiated.

bitbone primarily serves the German Mittelstand (SMB to mid-market) with secondary reach into large enterprises and the public sector. Its single named enterprise anchor is HUK-COBURG (insurance), a customer since 2015 for Linux platform strategy and Red Hat infrastructure management. The company achieved ISO 27001 certification in April 2026 and was recognized as Präventionspartner 2026 for Cybersicherheit by the German Police Union. Leadership consists of CEO Sebastian Scheuring — the company's first permanent employee in 2001, on the board since 2004 and sole managing director since 2017 — and Supervisory Board Chairman Randolf Schürmann. bitbone is registered in Würzburg (HRB 7457) and has no disclosed external funding rounds, operating geographies limited to Germany/DACH.

Name

bitbone

Legal name

bitbone AG

Website

https://bitbone.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

bitbone AG is a Würzburg, Germany-based IT services provider founded in 2001, specializing in Linux/open-source infrastructure and IT security for the German Mittelstand and large enterprises. As a Red Hat Premier Partner, it delivers managed security, OpenShift/Kubernetes consulting, and IT automation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Infrastructure and Security Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Container & Kubernetes Application Security (HDADACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cloud Security for Containers & Kubernetes (KSPM/Kubernetes Security) (HDABAHAO)

Keywords

• IT security services
• Linux infrastructure services
• Managed security services
• Container platform services
• IT consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Würzburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Security Services: Ongoing managed services contracts providing continuous security monitoring, management, and support for client IT environments. Recurring revenue model with service contracts tailored to client requirements.
2. IT Support and Consulting: Technical support services billed at hourly rates. Standard support at 160 EUR per hour with 15-minute billing intervals. High Priority support at 1.5x rate. Consulting engagements for IT security and infrastructure projects.
3. Project-based Services: One-time project engagements including IT implementations, migrations (e.g., VMware to OpenShift), security audits, IT checks, and workshop delivery.
4. IT-Servicevertrag (Service Contracts): Long-term service agreements providing ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and infrastructure operations support, customized to client needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

bitbone AG is a Würzburg-based IT service provider that delivers IT security and Linux-based IT infrastructure solutions to German businesses. It provides consulting, project-based implementation, and managed services across virtualization, containerization (OpenShift/Kubernetes), automation, cloud, endpoint security, EDR, firewall, backup/disaster recovery, and NIS2/ISO 27001 compliance.

Product overview

bitbone AG is an IT service provider headquartered in Würzburg, Germany, founded in 2001, offering a comprehensive portfolio of IT infrastructure and IT security solutions. The company operates on two core pillars: Linux infrastructure and IT-Security, which are integrated to ensure reliable operations with robust protection. The product portfolio spans virtualization (VMware, KVM, Red Hat), container technology, IT automation, and cloud infrastructure (Public/Private/Hybrid Cloud). Security offerings include backup and disaster recovery, endpoint detection and response (EDR), firewall solutions, email security, endpoint security, vulnerability scanning, managed security services, and security awareness training. Collaboration solutions include Nextcloud, Kopano, and MS Office 365 integration. The company also provides advisory services (NIS2 consulting), IT checks, support services with tiered response times, IT service contracts, and homeoffice security solutions. As a Red Hat Premier Partner, bitbone specializes in OpenShift, Ansible, and Linux platforms, offering both project-based and managed service delivery models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Backup & Disaster Recovery Backup and disaster recovery solutions ensuring business-critical data can be fully restored after cyberattacks, technical defects, or human error. bitbone develops optimized backup strategies and verifies existing data protection measures.
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Endpoint detection and response solution that actively searches for threats, identifies their origin and cause, and neutralizes sophisticated cyberattacks before damage occurs in IT systems.
• NIS2 Consulting Advisory services to help companies understand and implement EU NIS2 Directive requirements, including assessment of current compliance status and guidance on necessary security measures.
• IT-Check / IT-Sofort-Check Remote analysis by certified bitbone technicians to review and optimize system settings and configurations, including documentation and follow-up consultation on recommended improvements.
• Support Services Technical support services with different response times and service levels. Standard Support offers next business day response; High Priority Support provides 2-hour response time. Available Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00.
• IT Service Contract (IT-Servicevertrag) Long-term technical support agreements tailored to individual requirements, providing ongoing system maintenance, troubleshooting, and infrastructure and security operations management.
• Office to Go / Secure Homeoffice IT security solutions for home office environments, including workshop-based IT security concept development with project planning and effort estimation for secure remote work implementation.
• Security Awareness Training Employee training programs to raise awareness of cybersecurity threats and best practices, addressing the human factor that contributes to approximately 80% of cybersecurity incidents.
• Managed IT Security Services Ongoing management and monitoring of IT security infrastructure, providing continuous protection without requiring in-house security expertise.
• Virtualization Desktop, server, and application virtualization services using VMware, KVM, Citrix Xen, Hyper-V, and Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV). Includes project support from analysis through implementation to ongoing operation and maintenance.
• Container Technology Containerization services enabling modern, agile infrastructure, allowing bundling of all application files for execution in specific environments with simplified cloud-crossing transfer capability. Includes OpenShift Virtualization for hybrid VM/container environments.
• IT Automation Automation of repetitive IT tasks and processes using tools such as Puppet, Ansible, and Red Hat Satellite to free technical staff from routine work, improving efficiency and reducing operational overhead.
• Collaboration Software Collaboration and communication platforms enabling secure document sharing, team editing, and video conferencing. Solutions include Nextcloud, Kopano, and MS Office 365 with DSGVO compliance and data sovereignty as core features.
• Cloud Infrastructure Cloud infrastructure advisory and implementation services covering Public Cloud, Private Cloud, and Hybrid Cloud models, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS deployment strategies and optimization of existing infrastructure.
• Firewall Solutions Network security solutions including next-generation firewalls to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• E-Mail Security Email protection solutions including anti-spam and email filtering to secure communication channels from phishing, malware, and other email-based threats.
• Endpoint Security Endpoint protection solutions to secure individual devices and workstations from malware, ransomware, and other endpoint-level threats.
• Vulnerability Scanning (Schwachstellenscan) Systematic identification and assessment of security vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure, enabling proactive remediation before exploitation by attackers.
• MFA Workshop for Mid-Sized Companies Workshop offering for mid-sized companies addressing MFA requirements under NIS2, providing clarity on MFA solutions, regulatory requirements (NIS2, GDPR, M365 mandate), and a practical implementation roadmap.

Quantifiable outcome

• Microsoft reports MFA reduces account compromise risk by over 99%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Red HatcoreTechnology or IntegrationRed Hat Premier Partner for OpenShift, Ansible, and Linux platforms. bitbone provides implementation, migration, and managed services for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat OpenShift, and Red Hat Virtualization. The partnership is central to bitbone's infrastructure offerings and is promoted across workshops, whitepapers, and customer engagements.
• ConSol Consulting & Solutions Software GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConSol co-hosts the OpenShift Virtualization Hands-on Workshop with bitbone and Red Hat. The partnership combines ConSol's consulting expertise with bitbone's Red Hat partnership for joint delivery of technical workshops and hybrid IT projects.
• 8SoftminorOthersMentioned in the company's history as part of the bitbone group's evolution. The relationship dates to the company's early years (pre-2001 era) and is referenced in the 25-year anniversary context.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Allgeier SE: German IT services group with strong presence in managed services, IT security, and open-source/Linux infrastructure across the Mittelstand. Closely comparable business model and target customer profile.
• noris network AG: German IT services and data-center operator offering managed services, security, and hosting to mid-market and regulated enterprises. Directly comparable in managed security, Linux infrastructure, and German Mittelstand focus.
• Ratiodata GmbH: German IT services firm specializing in IT infrastructure, managed services, and security for banks, insurance, and Mittelstand. Highly comparable customer base and service portfolio to bitbone.
• SHD AG: Mid-sized German managed services and IT security provider focused on the Mittelstand. Overlaps with bitbone in managed security, NIS2-era compliance consulting, and Linux-based infrastructure operations.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT system integrator of comparable size focused on data center, virtualization, and managed services for mid-market and enterprise customers. Direct overlap with bitbone in Linux/Red Hat infrastructure, virtualization, and managed security delivery.

Broad incumbents

• T-Systems International: Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT arm, providing managed infrastructure, cloud, and security services to German and European enterprises. A scale incumbent competing for the same regulated-sector IT contracts.
• Computacenter plc: European IT infrastructure services provider with deep enterprise managed services, security, and workplace offerings. Competes with bitbone on enterprise Linux, OpenShift-adjacent, and managed security engagements across Germany.
• Atos Germany: Large global IT services group with substantial German operations covering infrastructure modernization, managed services, and cybersecurity. Competes for the same enterprise infrastructure and security budgets that bitbone targets.
• Bechtle AG: One of the largest German IT services and system integrators with broad portfolio spanning infrastructure, security, cloud, and managed services. A scaled incumbent competing with bitbone for the same Mittelstand and enterprise Linux/security mandates.

Others

• Red Hat (IBM): bitbone's primary technology partner and ecosystem anchor for OpenShift, Ansible, and RHEL. Included as an ecosystem reference rather than a direct competitor; partnership dynamics with Red Hat materially shape bitbone's go-to-market and pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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