CCDS

Name

CCDS

Legal name

CCDS GmbH

Website

https://ccds.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hürth

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. Web Development Services: Design, development and implementation of websites, web applications, and digital solutions on project basis
2. E-Learning Solutions: Custom E-learning portals, learning management systems, and educational technology platforms
3. Media Production: Print design, corporate design, film production, and video content creation services
4. Marketing & Promotion: Event management, sales promotion, sales team services, and customer support solutions

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CCDS GmbH is a German full-service digital agency offering TYPO3 CMS-based web design and development, e-learning portals, cross-media publishing (inari publisher), media production, and marketing automation services. The company combines creative design with proprietary technology extensions including AI-powered knowledge assistants (KI-Assistent), SharePoint-TYPO3 integration (SPTools), and AI translation workflows to deliver multilingual enterprise digital platforms.

Product overview

CCDS is a full-service digital agency offering a portfolio of TYPO3-based products and services. The core platform consists of TYPO3 CMS implementations for web design, SEO, and international workflows. Key proprietary products include inari publisher for cross-media publishing and e-learning systems, and the KI-Assistent for AI-powered knowledge retrieval from Microsoft 365. Supporting modules include SPTools for SharePoint integration, TYPO3 AI Translation (supporting up to 48 languages via DeepL/Google Translate/Microsoft Translate/ChatGPT), and TYPO3-Magento unified e-commerce integration. E-learning portals provide LMS functionality with gamification and SCORM compliance. The portfolio is complemented by marketing automation (Mautic), SEO services, competitive platforms, knowledge management systems, and traditional media production services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• inari publisher: TYPO3-based proprietary development for integrating heterogeneous materials (Word, PDF, PPT, website content, audio, video) into a unified system for E-Learning and cross-media publishing.
• SPTools
• KI-Assistent

Products and services

• TYPO3 Webdesign & CMS Full-service TYPO3 content management system implementation including responsive web design, SEO optimization, and international workflows supporting up to 23 regions and 17+ languages, delivered to enterprise clients such as Head, Tyrolia, and Mares.
• inari publisher TYPO3-based proprietary cross-media publishing platform that integrates heterogeneous materials (Word, PDF, PPT, website content, audio, video) into a unified format, outputting to e-learning systems, interactive handbooks, and Adobe InDesign, supporting 40+ languages.
• E-Learning-Portal / LMS TYPO3-based learning management system with gamification, progress tracking, multilingual support (up to 19 countries and 17 languages), SCORM compliance, and Articulate Storyline integration, including bookmarks, notes, course search, and skill grade features for dealer and consumer training.
• KI-Assistent AI-powered knowledge assistant connecting Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) with TYPO3 to provide real-time knowledge retrieval with source links, GDPR-compliant data handling, and customizable use cases for customer service, HR, IT support, E-commerce, and government applications.
• SPTools SharePoint TYPO3 integration tool enabling automatic synchronization of documents so that content edited in SharePoint appears in TYPO3 in real time, supporting central content management and flexible Office 365 app integration.
• TYPO3 KI-Übersetzungs Integration Custom TYPO3 extension for AI machine translation integration with DeepL, Google Translate, Microsoft Translate, and ChatGPT, supporting up to 48 languages with professional review dashboard, glossary function for terminology consistency, and collaborative editing workflow.
• TYPO3 & Magento Integration Custom TYPO3 extension enabling seamless Magento e-commerce integration under a single URL with unified navigation across CMS and shop, product data export via XML/JSON, and consolidated SEO impact from a unified URL structure.
• Marketing Automation (Mautic) Marketing automation solutions using the Mautic open-source platform, including lead generation, contact management, email marketing, self-tests, and personalized communication workflows.
• SEO Services Search engine optimization including technical SEO, custom TYPO3 XML sitemap generation, multilingual sitemap support, and content hub strategies for improved organic visibility.
• Wettbewerbsplattformen (Contest Platforms) Custom TYPO3-based contest and sweepstakes platforms with time-controlled coupon systems, international multi-language and multi-region support, and winner determination logic.
• Wissensmanagement / Informationsmanagement Knowledge and information management systems, including the inari product family, that centralize heterogeneous materials, enable dynamic menus with search and filters, and support multilingual content delivery.
• Medienproduktion (Media Production) Media production services including print, corporate design, film production, and video, with cross-media concepts for integrated communication.
• Marketing & Promotion Marketing and promotion services including event management, trade show support, sales team deployment, and customer support services for B2B and B2C clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% increase in organic visibility within 3 months for content hub implementations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NORM.KONFORM GMBHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2024Strategic partnership for SharePoint TYPO3 integration. NORM.KONFORM provides SharePoint expertise and intranet process optimization consulting, while CCDS provides the SPTools integration technology connecting Microsoft SharePoint with TYPO3 CMS for seamless content synchronization.
• BEYOND GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative development of MyDiveGuide international diving platform with SSI. BEYOND GmbH contributed concept and design expertise alongside CCDS's technical implementation using TYPO3.
• engine productionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDevelopment partner for 4Space website project, contributing to the targeted implementation of innovative design and navigation concepts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• jweiland.net: TYPO3-specialized German agency/hosting provider offering CMS implementation, hosting, and long-term support for TYPO3 sites. Comparable to CCDS in its TYPO3-centric service menu and German enterprise customer base.
• Bitmotion GmbH: German TYPO3 and web technology agency with a strong focus on enterprise content management, integrations, and e-commerce. Direct overlap with CCDS on TYPO3-based enterprise web platforms and integration-heavy delivery.
• Netzbewegung GmbH: Cologne-based digital agency offering web platforms, e-learning, and digital experiences for enterprise and public-sector clients. Comparable to CCDS in geographic base, full-service/agency model, and blended web + learning product offering.
• dkd Internet Service GmbH: Frankfurt-based digital full-service agency specializing in TYPO3, e-commerce integrations, and enterprise web platforms. Directly comparable to CCDS in technology stack (TYPO3-centric), customer profile (German Mittelstand/enterprise), and multilingual delivery model.
• b13 GmbH: Stuttgart-based TYPO3 and web application agency providing custom CMS, intranet and e-commerce solutions for enterprise clients. Closely comparable to CCDS in deep TYPO3 specialization and enterprise B2B service model.
• Nitsan (Nitsan Innovations Ltd.): Swiss-headquartered TYPO3 and open-source web agency serving enterprise customers across Europe. Comparable to CCDS in TYPO3 specialization, B2B enterprise focus, and multilingual/multi-regional delivery capability.
• TWT (Creative Digital GmbH): Established DACH full-service digital agency delivering web platforms, e-commerce, and digital marketing for enterprise brands. Comparable to CCDS in serving international enterprise clients with multi-region, multi-channel digital requirements.

Broad incumbents

• SinnerSchrader (Accenture Song): Acquired by Accenture Song, formerly a leading German digital agency with deep experience in enterprise web and platform work. Comparable as a German-rooted digital agency serving large brands but materially larger and now backed by Accenture's global resources.
• Sitecore: Enterprise digital experience platform (DXP) and content management vendor competing in the same enterprise CMS budget pool as CCDS' TYPO3 implementations. Indirect competitor via technology choice and now embedding AI personalization capabilities.
• Valtech: Global digital agency with strong DACH presence offering strategy, experience design, and platform engineering (including CMS/DXP implementations). Competes with CCDS in enterprise web platform deals but operates at a broader scale and cross-industry scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ccdskoeln
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccds_gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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