Christmann Informationstechnik + Medien

What Christmann Informationstechnik + Medien does

Christmann Informationstechnik + Medien GmbH & Co. KG is a privately-held German IT services and systems house headquartered in Ilsede, Lower Saxony, founded in 2005 and operating with approximately 50 employees under family management (Beate, Wolfgang, and David Christmann as managing directors). The company serves German Mittelstand customers, schools, tax advisors, and a long tail of industries with an integrated portfolio spanning IT infrastructure, cloud hosting, WLAN deployment, IT security, custom software and embedded development, and proprietary hardware.

Its core technology stack combines proprietary microserver systems (the RECS family: u.RECS, t.RECS, and the award-winning RECS|Box heterogeneous platform) with a microfluidics-cooled Edge-to-HPC research platform (CoolEdgeHPC), the TEO line of thin-client and CAD workstations, the PAM mobile-digitization toolkit, the LARA school software-integration portal, and DataCore-based software-defined storage appliances. Embedded capabilities span ARM, x86, FPGA, and GPU architectures developed in collaboration with TU Berlin, Universität Bielefeld, ILFA, Congatec, and other European research partners.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: recurring multi-year IT service contracts and Regio-Cloud subscriptions, pay-as-you-go support, Fit-To-Budget and monthly-flat software development projects, and hardware sales of TEO desktops, RECS servers, and DataCore storage appliances. GTM is direct field sales into the German Mittelstand supplemented by cloud workshops as demand-generation events and channel leverage through partnerships with Microsoft, Intel, DataCore, Aerohive, VMware, and Citrix. The firm has won the Deutscher Rechenzentrumspreis (2018), Stifterverband research seals (2020, 2022), and the CeBIT "Best of 2016" award, and holds ZIM federal funding for RECS prototype development.

Name

Christmann Informationstechnik + Medien

Legal name

christmann informationstechnik + medien GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://christmann.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Christmann Informationstechnik + Medien is a privately-held German IT services and systems house in Ilsede serving German Mittelstand, schools, and SMBs with proprietary microserver hardware, cloud hosting, IT security, school digitization software, and custom development under family management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

End-User Device Management (UEM/MDM, Desktop/Laptop/Tablet) (BPAEAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Employee Experience (EX) & Digital Experience Monitoring Support (BPAEAJAO)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• IT infrastructure solutions
• Cloud hosting services
• Embedded systems development
• School digitization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ilsede

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Service Contracts: Customized service contracts with defined reaction and resolution times. Includes regular maintenance (updates, backup control, antivirus control). Billing based on hourly work or prepaid hour packages.
2. On-demand IT Services: Pay-as-you-go support called when needed, billed by effort/time spent.
3. Software Development Projects: Custom application development including web-based applications, business apps, websites, and apps (hyybrid/PWA). Flexible billing models including Fit-To-Budget, fixed budget, and monthly development flat rates. Go Digital funding support available up to 50%.
4. DataCore Storage Solutions: Storage system solutions (appliances) as DataCore systembuilder, using Intel, Samsung, or HP components configured to customer requirements.
5. DATEV Services: Complete service for DATEV systems including setup, configuration, migration, and ongoing maintenance for tax advisors and lawyers.
6. Regio Cloud Hosting: Cloud hosting services through subsidiary Regio-Cloud GmbH, operating secure cloud infrastructure at htp data center in Lehrte.
7. IT Infrastructure Sales: Sales of complete infrastructure including planning, switches, firewalls, servers, storage, backup, endpoints, printers, installation, licenses, and service.
8. TEO Desktop Systems: Proprietary thin client and desktop PC product line including TEO XXS, TEO RDP, TEO BIZ, and TEO CAD workstations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Christmann Informationstechnik + Medien is a German IT solutions provider offering managed IT services, regional cloud hosting, IT infrastructure, custom software and embedded hardware development, and digitalization solutions for mid-market businesses, schools, and tax advisors. The company combines proprietary hardware products (RECS microservers, TEO desktops), software tools (PAM, LARA Portal), and a wholly-owned cloud subsidiary (Regio-Cloud GmbH) under a single Mittelstand-focused provider.

Product overview

Christmann Informationstechnik + Medien is an IT solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of hardware and software products. The core product lines include: (1) RECS microserver systems (RECS|Box, t.RECS, u.RECS) for data center, edge, and IoT applications featuring heterogeneous computing with x86, ARM, FPGA, and GPU architectures; (2) TEO thin client and desktop systems (TEO XXS, TEO RDP, TEO BIZ, TEO CAD) for office and CAD workstation use; (3) PAM digitalization toolkit for business process digitization; (4) LARA school management portal for educational institutions; (5) IT services including remote support via Christmann Support-Tool, cloud infrastructure through Regio-Cloud, IT security services, WLAN infrastructure, and custom software/hardware development. The company also operates as a DataCore Systembuilder and offers DATEV services. Their product architecture combines proprietary embedded systems with partner technologies to deliver end-to-end IT solutions for mid-market customers, schools, and research institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Datacore: Software-defined storage solutions using DataCore SANsymphony software to create high-quality storage systems from standard servers.
• TEO
• PAM
• RECS
• LARA

Products and services

• RECS|Box Modular and configurable microserver system for data center and cloud applications featuring heterogeneous computing with x86, ARM, GPU, and FPGA support. Offers up to 144 microservers in 3 rack units with PCIe host-to-host communication.
• t.RECS Edge and server application microserver with high performance requirements using ARM-based processors and FPGA support.
• u.RECS Compact microserver for smaller IoT and edge applications using ARM-based processors.
• TEO XXS Ultra-compact office/media PC with up to Intel Core i7 10th generation processor, up to 3x 4K resolution, up to 64GB RAM, energy-efficient and near-silent operation.
• TEO RDP Windows 10 IoT Enterprise based thin client for terminal server environments, featuring dual-monitor support and energy-efficient operation.
• TEO BIZ Compact office/media PC with expansion options, up to Intel Core i5 10th generation, up to 64GB RAM, expandable chassis.
• TEO CAD Compact workstation for CAD and 3D applications with up to Nvidia Quadro P2200 graphics, Intel Core i7 10th generation, up to 64GB RAM.
• PAM (Prozess-Abbildung mit mobilen Endgeräten) Digitalization toolkit for process and document digitization using mobile devices, enabling workflows, status tracking with photos, and real-time status displays for businesses. Awarded 'Best of 2016' at CebIT.
• LARA Portal School IT management portal providing single login access to all school software products, with automatic user account synchronization. Creates a single IT account at enrollment with all school IT solutions connected via sync tool.
• Regio-Cloud Hosting Secure cloud infrastructure operated by subsidiary Regio-Cloud GmbH in htp data center in Lehrte. Provides secure and GDPR-compliant cloud hosting for businesses and schools.
• IT Service Contracts Customized service contracts with defined reaction and resolution times including regular maintenance (updates, backup control, antivirus control). Standard service hours 8-17 with 24/7 options. Billed via prepaid hour packages or pay-as-you-go.
• IT-Security Services Security services including prevention, emergency response, monthly maintenance, security monitoring, ISMS consulting (ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz), and NIS-2 implementation delivered by TÜV-certified Information Security Officers.
• DATEV Services Comprehensive services for DATEV tax and accounting software including setup, configuration, data migration, cloud hosting, and ongoing support for tax consultants and lawyers.
• WLAN Infrastructure (Aerohive) Enterprise-class WLAN solutions using Aerohive swarm intelligence technology with automatic configuration and built-in firewall, including heatmaps, site surveys, and professional installation for schools and businesses.
• Custom Software Development Custom web-based application development using Node.js, Docker, Vue.js, Nuxt framework, and hybrid/PWA apps. Flexible billing models including Fit-To-Budget, fixed budget, and monthly development flat rates. Go Digital funding support available up to 50%.
• Embedded Systems Development Custom software, firmware, and embedded development including total solutions, integration of existing software/hardware, and rapid prototyping using ARM, x86, FPGA, and GPU technologies.
• DataCore SANsymphony Storage Solutions Software-defined storage platform that transforms standard servers with disks or SSDs into high-performance storage systems with up to 0.32ms response time. Configured appliances using Intel, Samsung, or HP components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy efficiency improvement of factor 10 or more possible with RECS|Box heterogeneous microserver systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aerohive (Extreme Networks)coreTechnology or IntegrationWLAN solutions partner using Aerohive's cloud networking platform with swarm intelligence for enterprise-grade wireless networks. Provides WLAN heatmaps, site surveys, and professional installation for schools and businesses.
• DataCorecoreTechnology or IntegrationDataCore Systembuilder partner for software-defined storage solutions. Provides SANsymphony storage software and builds complete storage appliances using Intel, Samsung, or HP components.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing Microsoft partnership for Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange, Terminal Server, and related Microsoft enterprise solutions.
• IntelcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for processors and server components used in storage systems and desktop solutions.
• XeroxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDocument management and printing solutions partner.
• TU BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity research partner in CoolEdgeHPC project, providing design tools, industry-relevant manufacturing processes, and measurement technology for microserver development.
• Universität BielefeldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity research partner (CITEC) collaborating on RECS|Box development, particularly in heterogeneous computing optimization.
• ILFAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKMU partner in CoolEdgeHPC project developing PCB-integrated microfluidic cooling technology.
• CongatecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated partner and market leader in microserver computer-on-module solutions, supporting development of industry standards.
• WestfalenWINDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated partner using heterogeneous, energy-efficient cloud computing integrated directly into wind turbines.
• Regio-Cloud GmbHcoreOthersWholly-owned subsidiary operating secure cloud infrastructure in htp data center in Lehrte. Provides cloud hosting for business and school customers requiring data-sovereign cloud solutions.
• htpcoreTechnology or IntegrationData center provider hosting Regio-Cloud infrastructure in Lehrte.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ratiodata GmbH: German IT services firm offering infrastructure, cloud, and managed services to mid-market customers. Comparable as a German regional IT services provider with similar Mittelstand focus and service portfolio.
• GOB Software & Systeme GmbH & Co. KG: German IT services and software company with comparable size and Mittelstand focus. Directly comparable as a similarly-sized German IT services provider offering infrastructure, custom development, and managed services.
• Net at Work GmbH: German IT services provider focused on Mittelstand and mid-market customers, offering cloud, security, and collaboration solutions. Comparable in target segment and service breadth to Christmann.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT services company of similar scale specializing in data center, cloud, and enterprise IT solutions for the Mittelstand. Directly comparable as a German MSP with similar customer profile and solution breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Computacenter plc: Large UK-headquartered IT infrastructure and managed services provider with strong German operations. Comparable in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud, and managed service delivery to German mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Bechtle AG: Germany's largest IT services and e-commerce provider, serving mid-market and enterprise customers with IT infrastructure, cloud, and managed services. Directly comparable in targeting the German Mittelstand with comprehensive IT solutions, but at vastly greater scale and national reach.
• CANCOM SE: Leading German hybrid cloud and managed services provider focused on mid-market and enterprise customers. Comparable in cloud migration, IT infrastructure, and managed services to the Mittelstand, but operates at national scale.

Emerging players

• acmeo GmbH: German cloud distribution and managed services company serving MSPs and IT service providers. Partially comparable as a value-added cloud distributor addressing the same Mittelstand MSP ecosystem.
• Deutsche Daten Inkasso (DDI) / SchulCommSys: Provider of school administration and IT communication platforms in Germany. Comparable specifically to Christmann's LARA school portal product line and education vertical focus.

Regional players

• IKVS GmbH: Smaller German regional IT services provider with similar Mittelstand focus and comparable service offering. Regionally comparable as a sub-scale IT services competitor in the German market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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