What Breitenbach does

Breitenbach Software (Breitenbach) is a German healthcare workforce management software provider that now operates as a product brand within RLDatix following RLDatix's 2024 acquisition. Its core products, Breitenbach E2/V7 and Breitenbach V7, deliver personnel deployment planning (Dienstplanung), time management (Zeitwirtschaft), access control (Zutrittskontrolle), and operational data management for hospitals and clinics. The platform is web-based, integrates with German hospital information systems (Krankenhausinformationssystem / KIS), and is positioned around mandatory healthcare workforce regulations including Pflegepersonalbemessungsverordnung (PPBV / PPR 2.0, effective January 2025) and Pflegepersonaluntergrenzen (PpUG).

Post-acquisition, the Breitenbach stack has been extended within the RLDatix portfolio: Allocate Optima11 (web/tablet scheduling), Allocate Loop (mobile employee self-service with GDPR-compliant chat), and Allocate SafeCare (KIS-integrated real-time absence management). The business operates on an enterprise subscription/quote-based licensing model with annual billing, direct DACH field sales, and consultation/demonstration-led conversion. Customers are primarily hospitals and clinics in Germany, with named reference customer ATEGRIS GmbH. The software carries enterprise-grade certifications (ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 9001, BSI IT-Grundschutz C5, GDPR-compliant data residency in Germany) that are particularly relevant for German healthcare and public-sector procurement.

Breitenbach is no longer a standalone operating entity; the legal entity remains Breitenbach Software under RLDatix, a strategic operating parent, with operations centered in Frankfurt. Marketing and demand generation are run through RLDatix Germany's website, supplemented by webinars, masterclass content series, and presence at DMEA 2024 and DMEA 2026. No revenue, headcount, funding, or financial disclosures are available for Breitenbach as a discrete unit.

Name

Breitenbach

Legal name

Breitenbach Software

Website

https://bb-sw.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Breitenbach Software is a German healthcare workforce management vendor (scheduling, time tracking, access control) acquired by RLDatix in 2024, now serving DACH hospitals and clinics via the Breitenbach E2/V7 stack and Allocate Optima11, Loop, and SafeCare modules under subscription licensing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Workforce Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Care Management & Coordination Platforms (case/disease management workflows) (HLACAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Integration Engines & Interface Management (HL7 v2/X12/API) (HLACABAC), Adherence, Reminders & Engagement Automation (Medication/Follow-up) (HLACAEAJ), Waitlist, Queue & Flow Management (HLACADAE)

Keywords

• Healthcare workforce management
• Shift scheduling software
• Personnel deployment planning
• Time and access management
• Healthcare compliance software

Headquarters

HQ city

Möhnesee

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing: Enterprise software licensing model for workforce management solutions in healthcare organizations. Solutions are offered as web-based applications with consulting and support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Breitenbach develops and sells healthcare workforce management software for clinics and hospitals, covering personnel deployment planning (Dienstplanung), time management (Zeitwirtschaft), access control (Zutrittskontrolle), and operational data management. Following its acquisition by RLDatix, the Breitenbach E2/V7 and V7 product lines are sold as part of RLDatix's DACH healthcare scheduling portfolio alongside the Allocate Optima11, Allocate Loop, and Allocate SafeCare solutions. The software is delivered as web-based applications with mobile access and integration into hospital information systems (KIS).

Product overview

Breitenbach operates as part of RLDatix's healthcare workforce management portfolio following its acquisition. The product suite comprises the Breitenbach E2/V7 and V7 systems (acquired products for scheduling, time management, access control, and operations data) alongside RLDatix's native Allocate products. Allocate Optima11 serves as the flagship web-based scheduling platform, while Allocate Loop provides a mobile app for employee self-service and shift preferences, and Allocate SafeCare delivers real-time absence management with KIS integration. The portfolio follows a platform-plus-modules architecture where Breitenbach products handle core scheduling and time functions while Allocate modules extend capabilities into mobile access and absence management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Breitenbach E2/V7: Workforce management software product line for healthcare, including personnel scheduling, time management, and access control.
• Breitenbach V7

Products and services

• Breitenbach E2/V7 Personnel Deployment Planning A shift scheduling and personnel deployment planning program (Dienstplanprogramm) developed for the complex workforce management needs of healthcare organizations, covering personnel deployment planning, time management, and access control. Targeted at clinics and hospitals in the DACH region.
• Breitenbach V7 Operational Data Management Operational data management system (Betriebsdaten-Management-System) for healthcare facilities, handling operational metrics and data management functions. Targeted at hospitals and clinics needing centralized operational data management.
• Allocate Optima11 Web-based staff scheduling software designed for complex healthcare scheduling needs, featuring a modern web interface accessible via PC and tablet with intuitive operation. Sold alongside the Breitenbach products as part of RLDatix's DACH healthcare workforce management portfolio.
• Allocate Loop Mobile employee app enabling healthcare staff to independently plan shifts, submit preferred working times, and communicate via GDPR-compliant chat. Designed for hospital and clinic personnel with no technical expertise required. Available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store from 18.12.2024.
• Allocate SafeCare Management platform bridging personnel deployment and billing, providing absence management with real-time graphical display of staffing situations across departments. Connects to the Hospital Information System (KIS) to identify patient numbers and care requirements, enabling rapid response to staffing changes. Targeted at hospital leadership teams.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RLDatixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRLDatix acquired Breitenbach Software, integrating Breitenbach's workforce management products (E2/V7) into the RLDatix product portfolio. The acquisition expands RLDatix's presence in the DACH healthcare market and adds Breitenbach's scheduling and operational data management capabilities to RLDatix's Allocate suite.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ATOSS Software: German-headquartered workforce management software vendor with deep DACH presence and a dedicated healthcare vertical offering personnel deployment and time management. Most direct head-to-head competitor for DACH hospital scheduling deals.
• Allocate Software (RLDatix): Parent platform workforce management suite for healthcare, including Optima, Loop, and SafeCare — now overlapping directly with Breitenbach inside RLDatix. Closest functional peer post-acquisition.
• Quinyx: Workforce management software vendor with vertical deployments in healthcare and a strong European footprint. Comparable AI-driven scheduling and shift planning functionality for shift-based industries.

Broad incumbents

• UKG (Kronos): Global enterprise workforce management and HCM suite covering scheduling, time tracking, and HR. Competes at the top of the DACH hospital market with a broad portfolio rather than healthcare-specific specialization.
• SAP SuccessFactors: Enterprise HCM suite with workforce planning and time management modules. Competes at large enterprise hospital systems where SAP is already a strategic vendor for ERP and HR.
• Workday: Cloud HCM and workforce planning platform increasingly penetrating healthcare systems in Europe. Competes for the strategic systems of record layer over scheduling in large hospital groups.
• ServiceNow HR Service Delivery: Enterprise employee experience and HR workflow platform extending into workforce requests and case management. Adjacent competitor where hospital customers want a unified employee portal.
• MEDITECH / Oracle Health workforce modules: EHR/clinical system vendors bundling native scheduling and staffing modules with their care platforms. Represents the bundling threat to standalone workforce vendors like Breitenbach.

Emerging players

• Personio: Leading DACH HR and people operations SaaS platform expanding into workforce planning and scheduling. Indirect overlap for mid-sized healthcare organizations seeking integrated HR + scheduling.
• Shiftboard: Workforce scheduling and shift management vendor with healthcare deployments. Comparable in feature scope on shift planning and employee self-service for healthcare staffing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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