mbm Computer

What mbm Computer does

mbm-Computer e.K. is a sole proprietorship IT system house founded in 1994 by Frank Müller and headquartered at Bahnhofstr. 9, Brühl, Germany. The company provides IT infrastructure, server and network solutions, IT security, hardware/software procurement, backup and storage, maintenance, and IT outsourcing to small and medium-sized businesses within a 50km radius covering the Rhein-Erft-Kreis and the Cologne/Bonn metropolitan area. Core technology offerings are built around certified partner relationships with Microsoft, Lenovo, Terra, Fujitsu, Samsung, and Intel, supplemented by Veeam-based backup and disaster recovery and PCVisit-powered remote maintenance. Vertical-specific solutions include iPad-based POS systems, restaurant delivery IT, and Lodgit Desk hotel software reselling.

In addition to its IT division, mbm-Computer operates the mbm-Medienwerkstatt sub-brand, established in 2006, which delivers graphic design, web design and hosting, social media management, business stationery, large-format printing, and hospitality/event print materials. The hosting business runs three monthly subscription tiers (Kick-Starter, Basic, Business) on infrastructure housed in a Cologne data center.

The go-to-market is a direct, sales-led model combining a physical storefront, on-site field sales and IT-Check assessments within the 50km service radius, telephone sales, and digital presence via the company website and Facebook. Revenue is generated through a mix of professional services (project work and hourly billing), hardware/software resale, recurring maintenance contracts with flat-rate technician hours and priority response times, monthly hosting subscriptions, and creative services. The company employs approximately 7 people, has no external funding, and operates without subsidiaries, M&A activity, or geographic expansion beyond the Brühl region.

Name

mbm Computer

Legal name

mbm-Computer e.K.

Website

https://mbm-computer.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services for SMBs

NAICS

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

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571), Computer & Office Equipment (3570)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) Services (BPAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• IT system house services
• Managed IT infrastructure
• Network and server solutions
• IT maintenance contracts
• Hardware and software procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Brühl

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Services and Support: Managed IT services including monitoring, maintenance, support, and security services for business clients. Revenue generated through service contracts and hourly billing.
2. Hardware and Software Sales: Sale of computer hardware, software licenses, and peripherals to business customers. Includes delivery and implementation services.
3. Maintenance Contracts: Individual flat-rate maintenance contracts with fixed time contingents, technician hours, and priority response times for business clients.
4. Web Hosting Services: Website hosting services in a Cologne data center with various tariff plans (Kick-Starter, Basic, Business).
5. Media and Design Services: Creative services including web design, corporate identity, print design, and social media management through the Medienwerkstatt division.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

mbm Computer is a local IT system house that delivers IT infrastructure, server, network, security, backup, hardware/software procurement, maintenance, and managed services to small and mid-sized businesses within a 50km radius of Brühl, Germany. The company also runs the mbm-Medienwerkstatt division, offering web design, corporate identity, print, hosting, and social media services to local clients in hospitality, retail, and trades.

Product overview

mbm-Computer e.K. is a local IT system house and creative agency (Medienwerkstatt) based in Brühl, Germany, serving small-to-medium businesses within approximately 50km. The company operates two distinct divisions: an IT services division providing core infrastructure, security, support, and managed services; and the mbm-Medienwerkstatt creative division providing design, web, and print services. IT services are organized as discrete modules and add-on offerings including IT-Infrastruktur/Serverlösungen, Netzwerke/Standortvernetzung, IT-Sicherheit, Hardware/Software procurement, Speicher/Backup-Lösungen, Wartung/Support, Wartungsvertrag (maintenance contracts), IT-Outsourcing, iPad-Kassensysteme (POS), Hotelsoftware (via Lodgit Desk), Finanzierung, and a free IT-Check advisory service. The Medienwerkstatt division offers its own modular services: Gestaltung (design), Websites & Hosting (with Kick-Starter/Basic/Business tiers), Social Media management, Geschäftsausstattung (business stationery), Megaprints (large-format printing), and Gastronomie & Event-Begleitung. Fernwartung (remote maintenance via PCVisit) and IT-Check serve as service delivery and customer acquisition tools respectively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT-Service Core IT service offering encompassing IT infrastructure planning, modernization, and maintenance for small-to-medium enterprises in the Brühl and Rhein-Erft-Kreis region.
• IT-Infrastruktur / Serverlösungen Planning and implementation of reliable IT infrastructure solutions, including network technology design, server selection, and peripheral equipment choices for new or relocated business premises.
• Netzwerke / Standortvernetzung Network infrastructure design and implementation services, including office network setup, multi-location branch interconnection, and optimization of existing network environments.
• IT-Sicherheit IT security services covering identification and remediation of attack vectors, security analysis, patch management for servers, clients and active network components, data protection management, and GDPR (DSGVO) compliance consulting.
• Hardware / Software Procurement, delivery, and commissioning of hardware and software for business customers, including specialized licensing options for volume purchasers, leveraging long-standing distributor relationships for rapid availability.
• Speicher- / Backup-Lösungen Data storage architecture, backup and archiving strategy design and implementation, centralized storage solutions, server solutions, and data recovery services to protect against data loss.
• Wartung / Support Maintenance and technical support services delivered via remote access, on-site visits, and telephone, with proactive regular maintenance and maintenance contract options.
• Wartungsvertrag (Maintenance Contract) Customized maintenance contract with fixed technician hour quotas, flat-rate fees, guaranteed response times, planned maintenance schedules, and IT stability guarantees for business customers.
• IT-Outsourcing Outsourcing of IT processes or structures to reduce burden on internal IT staff, leveraging mbm Computer's expertise for infrastructure maintenance, software updates, license management, and scalability support as companies grow.
• iPad-Kassensysteme (POS Systems) iPad-based point-of-sale (POS) cash register systems for hospitality and retail businesses, provided as a complete solution including hardware, software, and setup.
• Hotelsoftware (Lodgit Desk) Lodgit Desk hotel management software for Mac OS X and Windows, covering reservation management, reception operations, online booking system integration, TripAdvisor and airbnb channel connections, and occupancy calendar embedding for customer websites. mbm Computer provides implementation and support.
• Finanzierung (Equipment Leasing) Equipment financing and leasing arrangements with defined terms and options, optimizing customer financing concepts through individual lease contracts.
• Gestaltung (Medienwerkstatt) Creative design services including logo development with high brand recognition value, corporate identity development, and targeted communication design for print and digital media, delivered by the mbm-Medienwerkstatt division.
• Websites & Hosting Professional website design, development, and hosting services with three hosting tiers (Kick-Starter, Basic, Business), responsive web design implementation, content management system integration, SEO optimization, and full-service support from a single local provider.
• Social Media (Medienwerkstatt) Social media management and content creation services covering Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms, including content optimization, event and promotion support, and fan page management to convert customers into brand advocates.
• Geschäftsausstattung (Medienwerkstatt) Business stationery and printed materials including business cards, letterhead, flyers, brochures, stamps, and promotional items, designed to project a professional corporate image.
• Megaprints (Medienwerkstatt) Large-format print products including PVC banners, mesh banners, construction site fence banners, facade claddings, display systems for trade shows, and event signage produced in oversize formats up to several meters.
• Gastronomie & Event-Begleitung (Medienwerkstatt) Print and design services for restaurants and events, including menus, beverage lists, tickets, program booklets, and promotional materials tailored for hospitality businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimized IT downtime through proactive monitoring and maintenance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Terra (Wortmann)coreTechnology or IntegrationTerra Partner with Service Partner and Cloud Partner designations. Provides Terra branded IT systems and solutions as part of the product portfolio.
• FujitsucoreTechnology or IntegrationFujitsu SELECT Expert partner providing Fujitsu servers, workstations, and enterprise hardware solutions.
• ALSO NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorALSO Network-Partner providing access to IT competence network and distribution capabilities.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Microsoft Partner providing Microsoft solutions, servers, and cloud services.
• LenovocoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Lenovo Partner for Lenovo hardware solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CANCOM SE: Major German hybrid IT and managed services provider serving mid-market and enterprise customers. Offers similar infrastructure, cloud, and managed service capabilities as mbm but at significantly greater scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Ratiodata GmbH: German IT services and consulting company serving mid-market and enterprise customers with infrastructure, managed services, and digitalization offerings. Similar in customer targeting and service mix to mbm but at much greater scale.
• Allgeier SE: German IT services group offering enterprise IT, managed services, and software solutions across DACH. Overlaps with mbm's IT services and infrastructure portfolio at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Bechtle AG: Germany's largest IT system house serving Mittelstand and enterprise clients with hardware, software, and managed services across multiple regions. Comparable to mbm in offering portfolio (infrastructure, support, vendor partnerships) but vastly larger in scale and geographic reach.
• Computacenter plc: Major European IT infrastructure provider with strong German presence serving enterprise and mid-market customers. Comparable to mbm in infrastructure services and vendor partnerships but operating at enterprise scale.
• Datev eG: German IT cooperative providing software, IT services, and infrastructure primarily to tax advisors, auditors, and SMBs in Germany. Comparable to mbm in serving local German SMBs with combined IT and software offerings, though at massive cooperative scale.

Direct peers

• Glück & Kanja Consulting AG: German IT services company specializing in Microsoft-centric infrastructure, cloud, and managed services for mid-market customers. Directly comparable to mbm in Microsoft partnership-driven IT services model and mid-market SMB focus.
• SHD System-Haus-Dresden GmbH: Mid-sized German IT system house providing infrastructure, managed services, and vendor-aligned solutions (Microsoft, VMware, etc.) to regional SMB/mid-market clients. Closely mirrors mbm's positioning as a regional IT system house with vendor partner certifications.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT system house specializing in data center, infrastructure, and managed services for mid-market and enterprise. Directly comparable to mbm in offering core IT services to German Mittelstand customers with vendor partner model.
• Netgo GmbH: German IT system house and managed services provider focused on mid-market customers, offering infrastructure, security, cloud, and support services. Closely comparable to mbm in target customer, service mix, and regional system house positioning, though larger in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mbmcomputer

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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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