What eck*cellent IT does

eck*cellent IT GmbH is a privately held German software development and IT services firm headquartered in Braunschweig with a secondary office in Dortmund, employing 101–250 staff. The company's core offering is custom software engineering centered on Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate) spanning embedded development on automotive ECUs through to enterprise clusters serving thousands of users, complemented by HMI development (including voice control), Industry 4.0 / manufacturing integration, and digital transformation services. Specialized proprietary assets include a high-speed message broker for synchronizing real-time 3D simulations of autonomous vehicles, an AR-based vehicle traffic visualization tool built on Unreal Engine and HoloLens 2 for the Testfeld Niedersachsen research initiative, and an internal AI knowledge management platform called eck*knowledge.

The firm derives revenue primarily through professional services engagements — requirements analysis, architecture, implementation, and ongoing operation/maintenance of large software systems — under both agile and V-Model/SPICE/CMMI processes, supplemented by a SaaS-style managed services layer for deployed systems. Revenue is project-based and quote-driven (not publicly disclosed), with customer concentration skewed toward three verticals: automotive (ECUs, HMIs, intelligent traffic management), Industry 4.0/manufacturing (logistics, test bench integration, production digitalization), and general enterprise custom software. The company actively pursues research collaborations (telematics, microsystems, medical technology) and recently extended into energy-sector AI through a first-place win at the KI-Hackathon Energie 2026 with BS|ENERGY, TEQYARD, and TRAFO Hub.

Growth and go-to-market are predominantly direct enterprise field sales, with regional German positioning rather than global scale, complemented by employer-branding and community channels (Zukunftstag, hackathons, technical blog "teck*talk"). The firm carries ISO 9001:2015 and TISAX certifications, reinforcing its credibility with regulated German enterprise and OEM buyers.

Name

eck*cellent IT

Legal name

eck*cellent IT GmbH

Website

https://eckcellent-it.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

eck*cellent IT is a German IT services firm (Braunschweig/Dortmund, 101–250 staff) delivering custom Java-based software, HMI, automotive, and Industry 4.0 solutions to enterprise and OEM clients, with proprietary AI, AR, and real-time simulation assets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Embedded Software & Firmware Tools (Compilers, Debug, RTOS tooling) (HDAHAFAE)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Enterprise software solutions
• Automotive software development
• Industry 4.0 integration
• Java development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Braunschweig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Core business generating revenue through development of innovative, targeted software solutions. Includes requirements analysis, architecture, implementation, extension and maintenance of large software systems for various application areas.
2. IT Projects: Project-based work handling IT projects of any size from requirements analysis through to operation. Includes Industry 4.0 integration, logistics, manufacturing and monitoring solutions.
3. Software as a Service: Operation and support services for deployed software systems including commissioning, operation and maintenance of software.
4. Research Projects: Investments in research projects on topics such as telematics, teleservice, mobile business processes, microsystems technology, manufacturing systems and medical technology to stay technologically and professionally at the forefront.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

eck*cellent IT is a German software development firm that designs and builds custom enterprise software, primarily Java-based, spanning embedded systems (ECUs) through to large-scale enterprise systems with thousands of users. It delivers end-to-end services from requirements analysis, architecture, and implementation to extension, operation, and maintenance, with specialized practices in HMI development, automotive software, Industry 4.0 / manufacturing integration, and digitalization. The company also develops proprietary products including the AI knowledge platform 'eck*knowledge', an AR-based vehicle visualization tool for Testfeld Niedersachsen, and a high-speed message broker for synchronizing 3D simulations.

Product overview

eck*cellent IT is a software development company offering a portfolio of custom software solutions and technology services. The core offering is Software Development (particularly Java-based), complemented by specialized service lines including HMI development, Automotive software, IT Project services, Industry 4.0, Research, and Innovative Technologies (KI/AR/Cloud). Key named products include the AI-powered knowledge platform 'eck*knowledge', an AR vehicle visualization tool, and a MessageBroker for connecting 3D simulations. Services are delivered through both traditional project engagement and a SaaS model for ongoing operation and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eck*knowledge: AI-powered platform for internal knowledge management providing quick and direct access to company information.
• Testfeld Niedersachsen AR Application

Products and services

• eck*knowledge AI-powered knowledge management platform that provides rapid, direct access to internal company information, originally developed by eck*cellent IT for its own use. Targets organizations seeking intelligent internal knowledge retrieval.
• Augmented Reality Vehicle Visualization Augmented reality application that enables real-time observation of vehicle traffic on the A39 highway, using camera-based vehicle capture combined with AR visualization. Developed for the Testfeld Niedersachsen research initiative and built on Unreal Engine and HoloLens 2.
• High-Speed Message Broker for 3D Simulations Proprietary high-speed message broker that connects multiple simulation participants in real time and synchronizes data from different simulations, allowing diverse simulation environments to interoperate even across software versions. Built as a flexible, scalable system environment for automated vehicle testing.
• Custom Software Development Services End-to-end custom software development covering requirements analysis, architecture, implementation, extension, and maintenance of large software systems. Includes Java development from embedded systems (ECUs) to enterprise clusters, with delivery using agile methods or V-Model at SPICE/CMMI quality levels.
• IT Project Services Project-based IT services handling projects of any size from requirements analysis through to operation, based on nearly 20 years of market experience.
• HMI (Human Machine Interface) Development Development of human-machine interfaces based on the latest technology across platforms, ranging from GUIs to voice control. Targets automotive, industrial, and enterprise use cases.
• Industry 4.0 Integration Services Digitalization of logistics, manufacturing, and monitoring processes, integrating manufacturing plants and test benches into modern IT systems for production process digitalization.
• Software as a Service / Managed Software Operation Managed operation, deployment, commissioning, operational support, and maintenance of software systems after project completion, delivered as ongoing services to enterprise customers.
• Digital Transformation Consulting Digitalization advisory and implementation services for agile organizations and their customers, enabling efficient processes and strong partnerships through digital transformation of business processes.
• Innovative Technologies Consulting (AI, AR, Cloud) Advisory and implementation services for AI, AR, VR/XR, and Cloud technologies, including chatbots, image recognition, predictive maintenance, and immersive AR/VR experiences. Also helps companies move beyond AI experimentation to deploy ChatGPT, Copilots, and other AI tools in practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24x faster database performance achieved through native query optimization vs Hibernate ORM in data-intensive applications

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TEQYARDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Organizer of the KI-Hackathon Energie 2026 where eck*cellent IT won first place. Partnership for innovation promotion and AI knowledge transfer in the energy sector.
• TRAFO HubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Co-organizer of the KI-Hackathon Energie 2026, focused on energy and digitalization challenges and innovation transfer.
• BS|ENERGYminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Challenge provider at the KI-Hackathon Energie 2026. Provided the challenge 'Dynamic Pricing and Intelligent Load Management for E-Mobility Charging Hubs' that eck*cellent IT won with their solution.
• IHK BraunschweigminorOthersChamber of Commerce partnership shown in logos section.
• DEKRAminorOthersCertification partner for ISO 9001:2015 audit and certification.
• ArbeitgeberverbandminorOthersEmployer association membership shown in partner logos.
• Testfeld NiedersachsencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for automated vehicle testing infrastructure. eck*cellent IT developed AR applications for real-time vehicle traffic visualization using the test field's camera infrastructure on the A39 highway.
• Testfeld NiedersachsencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research project developing high-speed message broker technology for connecting 3D simulations of autonomous vehicles with real-world test data from the test field.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• adesso: Listed German IT services company with strong enterprise custom software and industry verticals. Competes for similar enterprise digital-transformation mandates but at much larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• msg systems: Larger German IT services group with industry-specific solutions across automotive, insurance, and manufacturing. Overlaps with eck*cellent IT in automotive and Industry 4.0 verticals but at significantly greater scale and breadth.
• Allgeier: German IT services and software group with automotive and industrial engineering practices. Overlaps with eck*cellent IT on custom enterprise software and Industry 4.0 work, with broader portfolio across multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• Elektrobit: Automotive embedded software supplier (subsidiary of Continental) offering ECU, HMI, and ADAS software. Direct peer in eck*cellent IT's automotive software segment, particularly around ECUs and modern HMIs.
• iteratec: Munich-based software development and technology consulting firm with a similar German Mittelstand customer base across automotive, manufacturing, and financial services. Comparable in scale and emphasis on agile custom development.
• Vector Informatik: Stuttgart-based specialist in automotive embedded software, ECU development tools, and vehicle networking. Direct competitor in the embedded Java and ECU space that eck*cellent IT serves, with much larger scale.
• inovex: German IT services company covering digital transformation, web/cloud development, and data engineering. Comparable mid-market positioning, German enterprise customer base, and emphasis on custom solution delivery with modern tech stacks.
• AOE: Wiesbaden-based software development and consulting firm focused on enterprise Java, web platforms, and digital transformation. Comparable German mid-market custom software peer with similar technology orientation.
• codecentric: German mid-sized IT consultancy specializing in Java, microservices, and cloud-native development. Highly comparable to eck*cellent IT in size, Java-centric technology stack, and focus on enterprise custom software delivery in Germany.
• TNG Technology Consulting: Bavarian technology consultancy with deep software engineering and AI/ML practices. Comparable German mid-sized firm competing in custom software delivery and applied AI, with a similar Mittelstand customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eckcellentIT
• Facebookfacebook.com/eckcellentIT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eckcellentitgmbh

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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