NETZ

What NETZ does

N-E-T-Z Informationstechnologien GmbH is a privately held German IT services company founded in 1998, headquartered in Altenstadt an der Waldnaab, Bavaria. The company specializes in three core service areas: network infrastructure solutions (Netzwerk-Lösungen), communication solutions (Kommunikationslösungen), and IT security solutions (Sicherheitslösungen), with an add-on hardware and software resale line. Its primary customer base is mid-sized businesses (mittelständische Unternehmen) in the Oberpfalz region of Bavaria, though the company explicitly states its service area is not geographically restricted. The firm is led by two authorized representatives, Richard Hagen and Holger Winter, who also serve as data protection contacts.

The company's technology stack is centered on conventional enterprise IT infrastructure — network design, communication systems, and security tooling — supplemented by a proprietary remote maintenance (Fernwartung) capability delivered through downloadable Windows client executables (FastClient.exe and N-E-T-Z QS). The team holds MCSE and VCP certifications and emphasizes continuous professional development. No proprietary AI/ML platform, SaaS product, or software-as-a-service component is evident in the offerings. For tasks outside core competencies, the company cooperates with selected partner firms under elevated reliability standards.

Commercially, N-E-T-Z generates revenue through two streams: ongoing IT services and project-based solutions (professional services) for mid-sized businesses, and direct hardware/software resale. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with hardware/software procurement handled via phone-based ordering. Marketing is minimal and customer acquisition is driven primarily by reputation and long-term word-of-mouth referrals; the company notes many clients have been served since its early days. The firm is privately held with no external investors, parent company, or subsidiaries disclosed.

Name

NETZ

Legal name

N-E-T-Z Informationstechnologien GmbH

Website

https://n-e-t-z.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

N-E-T-Z Informationstechnologien GmbH is a privately held German IT services firm founded in 1998, providing network, communication, and security solutions plus hardware/software resale to mid-sized businesses in the Oberpfalz region of Bavaria and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Services and Solutions

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Architecture & Design Services (BPAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Security Services (Firewall/VPN/ZTNA/SASE Integration) (BPAEAEAG), Network Monitoring, Assurance & Managed NOC Services (SLA Ops) (HDAIAGAJ)

Keywords

• Network infrastructure solutions
• IT security services
• Communication solutions
• Hardware and software sales
• Managed IT services

Headquarters

HQ city

Altenstadt An Der Waldnaab

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Services and Solutions: Ongoing IT support and solutions for mid-sized businesses including network, communication, and security implementations. Revenue generated through service contracts and project-based work.
2. Hardware and Software Sales: Direct sales of hardware and software products to business customers. Quick delivery and competitive pricing. Not bound to specific manufacturers, allowing flexible product recommendations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

N-E-T-Z Informationstechnologien GmbH provides network infrastructure, communication, and security solutions for mid-sized businesses, complemented by hardware and software reselling. The company delivers end-to-end IT services including consultation, implementation, and ongoing support, with remote maintenance capabilities for existing customers.

Product overview

N-E-T-Z Informationstechnologien GmbH is a specialized IT services company offering an integrated portfolio of network, communication, and security solutions for mid-sized businesses. The core offering consists of three interconnected service areas: network infrastructure solutions, communication solutions, and security solutions. Additional offerings include a hardware and software sales component, and a remote maintenance (Fernwartung) service accessible via downloadable Windows clients. The company operates primarily in the Oberpfalz region of Germany but serves clients beyond this area. They position themselves as a flexible, full-service IT partner capable of handling customer IT needs completely or partially.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Network Solutions (Netzwerk-Lösungen) Network infrastructure design, implementation, and management services for mid-sized businesses in the Oberpfalz region of Germany.
• Communication Solutions (Kommunikationslösungen) Communication solutions enabling modern business connectivity and collaboration for enterprise clients in the Oberpfalz region.
• Security Solutions (Sicherheitslösungen) Security solutions for protecting business IT infrastructure, networks, and communications for mid-sized businesses.
• Hardware and Software Sales (Hardware- und Softwarevertrieb) Direct sales and delivery of hardware and software products; not bound to specific manufacturers, offering flexible procurement options for clients with quick delivery service.
• Remote Maintenance (Fernwartung) Remote maintenance service for existing customers, with downloadable Windows client executables (fastclient.exe, n-e-t-z_qs.exe) enabling secure remote access and support. Available at https://n-e-t-z.de/fernwartung.php

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partner firms for non-core competenciesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFor tasks outside core competencies (networks, communication, security solutions), the company cooperates with selected partner firms. High standards applied for partner selection with emphasis on reliability and readiness exceeding normal levels.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Computacenter plc: UK-headquartered enterprise IT infrastructure provider with significant operations in Germany, delivering workplace, networking, datacenter, and managed services. Operates at much larger scale than NETZ but competes in the same mid-market/enterprise network and security services space across Germany.
• Arvato Systems GmbH: Bertelsmann-owned IT services provider delivering managed services, IT operations, and infrastructure solutions to enterprise and mid-market clients. Comparable to NETZ in offering managed IT infrastructure services, with substantially deeper capabilities and broader geographic reach.
• Bechtle AG: One of Europe's largest IT service providers and resellers, headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany. Bechtle sells hardware/software and delivers network, communication, and managed services to mid-market and enterprise customers across Germany and beyond, directly overlapping NETZ's offering at much greater scale.
• CANCOM SE: Germany-based IT services and solutions provider offering managed services, cloud transformation, and hardware/software procurement for mid-market and enterprise customers. CANCOM competes with NETZ across networks, communications, and security but at national and international scale.
• Allgeier SE: German IT services group offering managed services, consulting, and software solutions across enterprise IT infrastructure, including network and security operations. Comparable portfolio to NETZ but operating as a publicly listed group with significantly broader geographic and capability footprint.

Direct peers

• Ratiodata SE: Germany-based IT service provider specializing in IT outsourcing, managed services, and infrastructure for mid-market and corporate customers, including banks. Comparable to NETZ in targeting mid-sized German businesses with network and managed-service offerings, though operating at larger scale.
• ORBIT IT-Solutions GmbH: German mid-sized IT system house providing network infrastructure, communications, IT security, and managed services to Mittelstad customers across multiple regions. Closely comparable to NETZ in portfolio (networks, communications, security), customer segment (Mittelstad), and German regional delivery model.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: Mid-sized German IT system integrator and managed-services provider focused on enterprise and mid-market customers across network, datacenter, security, and communication domains. Closely comparable to NETZ in portfolio breadth and customer segment, though operating at larger scale and broader geography.
• SHD System-Haus-Dresden GmbH: Mid-sized German IT system house delivering infrastructure, network, security, and managed services to mid-market and public-sector customers. Closely comparable to NETZ in service portfolio, customer segment, and German Mittelstad orientation, with a similar regional-rooted go-to-market approach.

Regional players

• Datev eG: Germany's leading IT cooperative serving tax advisors, auditors, attorneys, and their mid-market clients with infrastructure, software, and managed services. Although specialized in professional-services verticals, Datev exemplifies a large German mid-market-focused IT services cooperative that NETZ's Mittelstad customer base interacts with in adjacent capacities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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