Abaton

What Abaton does

Abaton (legal entity: abaton EDV-Dienstleistungs GmbH) is an Austrian managed hosting and open source web development company headquartered in Graz, founded in 1999. The company sells a full-stack hosting portfolio — shared CMS hosting (CMS-1, €13/month), virtual dedicated servers (SuperServer, from €45/month), dedicated root servers (from €300/month), server housing, and domain registration — built on CloudLinux OS with CageFS, Imunify360, Plesk Obsidian, NVMe all-flash storage, and OPNsense/Open-AppSec security, all running exclusively in two ISO/IEC 27001-certified Austrian data centers (Vienna NextLayer Fleischmarkt and Raiffeisen Rechenzentrum Graz).

Layered on top of the infrastructure is an open source web development practice spanning TYPO3 (a core competency, including complex multi-domain and bilingual government deployments) and WordPress, plus managed services such as CMS-Vollkasko (€29.90/month), security analysis, and add-on development. The product surface is further extended by Seafile file sharing, virtualized Synology (vDSM), MailStore email archiving, the in-house Spam- und Viren-Firewall, enterprise backup on NVMe, GSLB high availability, and Authentik-based SSO/IAM. The 2024 product narrative added AI integration services (translation, image editing, SEO) and Open-AppSec ML-based WAF, framed around a "updates become more important" thesis.

Commercially, Abaton operates a hybrid direct and channel GTM: a self-service online storefront (service.abaton.at) for standardized products, consultative contact-form sales for complex/enterprise configurations, and a partner program offering commissions and 15% discounts to Austrian web agencies. Revenue is overwhelmingly recurring subscription (hosting, domains, SSL, managed CMS, security, storage), supplemented by hourly professional services (€130/hour). Customer segments are SMBs, Austrian government and municipalities, web agencies/developers, and a smaller set of larger organizations; the cited logos (AGES, Radio Soundportal, Österreichischer Städtebund, Joint Vienna Institute, Stadtgemeinden) span regulated, broadcast, municipal, education, and SMB verticals. The company is independently owned, led by managing director Herbert Sojnik, with Christoph Jäger heading Hosting & Server and Robert Puntigam heading Open Source, and shows no evidence of external funding or acquisition activity.

Name

Abaton

Legal name

abaton EDV-Dienstleistungs GmbH

Website

https://abaton.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Abaton is an Austrian managed hosting and open source web development firm selling shared, virtual, and dedicated server hosting, TYPO3 and WordPress solutions, and security/backup services exclusively from ISO 27001-certified data centers in Vienna and Graz to Austrian SMBs, municipalities, agencies, and mid-market organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Hosting Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Application Platforms (App PaaS & Runtime Services) (HDABAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtualization & Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Management (HDABABAB), Cloud Identity & Access Management Infrastructure (IAM/IdP/MFA) (HDABAHAF)

Keywords

• Web hosting services
• Managed CMS hosting
• Dedicated server hosting
• Open source web development
• Austrian data center hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Graz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hosting & Server Subscriptions: Recurring monthly and annual fees from shared hosting, CMS hosting, SuperServer (VPS), dedicated root servers, and server housing services. Core revenue driver with multiple tiered packages.
2. Domain Registration & Management: Annual domain registration fees for .at, .de, .com, .ch, .eu, .wien, .shop, and other TLDs, including provider transfer services.
3. SSL Certificates: Annual fees for domain-validated SSL certificates (€49/year DV certificate).
4. Website & CMS Management Services: Recurring fees for CMS Vollkasko (€29.90/month), website management, maintenance, and security update services for TYPO3 and WordPress.
5. Server Management & Support: Linux Update Service (from €32/month), Linux Support Service (from €200/year), Plesk server administration licenses (from €14.29/month).
6. Security Services: Email spam and virus firewall (€42/year per domain), security analysis (€200 one-time), Imunify360 and CloudLinux licenses.
7. Email Backup & Archiving: MailStore Server license (€295 one-time) plus annual update and support packages (from €89.95/year).
8. Professional Services & Development: Website development, TYPO3/WordPress implementation, migration services (€130/hour), TYPO3 upgrades, and custom development.
9. Storage & Collaboration Services: Virtual Synology instance (€75/month for 3 TB), Seafile hosted file sharing (€17.75/month base), Enterprise backup solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Abaton provides CMS-optimized managed web hosting, virtual dedicated servers (SuperServer), physical dedicated root servers, and server housing, combined with TYPO3 and WordPress implementation, hosting, upgrades, and add-on development services. All infrastructure runs exclusively from ISO/IEC 27001 certified data centers in Vienna and Graz, with bundled security, backup, and managed services aimed at organizations requiring Austrian data residency.

Product overview

Abaton is an Austrian hosting provider and Open Source web development company offering a comprehensive portfolio of managed hosting services and CMS solutions. The product portfolio centers on three core areas: (1) Hosting & Server infrastructure including shared CMS hosting (CMS-1), virtual dedicated servers (SuperServer), dedicated root servers, and server colocation; (2) Open Source CMS solutions built on TYPO3 and WordPress platforms with related services like security analysis, maintenance, and add-on development; and (3) Security & productivity services including SSL certificates, domain registration, email backup (MailStore), spam/virus firewall, file sharing (Seafile), virtualized storage (Synology vDSM), firewall management (OPNsense), web application firewall (Open-AppSec), load balancing, and identity management (Authentik). The company operates exclusively from Austrian data centers in Vienna and Graz, positioning data sovereignty and GDPR compliance as key differentiators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CMS-1 Webhosting
• SuperServer (Virtual Dedicated Server)
• Dedicated Root Server
• Server Housing (Colocation)
• Domain Registration
• SSL Certificates
• TYPO3 Solutions (Implementation and Development)
• WordPress Solutions (Implementation and Development)
• Website Management (CMS Vollkasko)
• Server Management (Linux Update + Support)
• TYPO3 Upgrades
• Add-on Development
• Municipality Websites (Gemeindewebsites)
• Spam and Virus Firewall
• MailStore Email Archiving
• Seafile Hosted File Sharing
• Virtual Synology Instance (vDSM)
• Enterprise Backup
• Load Balancing and High Availability
• Security Analysis
• Authentik Identity Provider
• AI Integration Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.98% spam detection accuracy for email firewall
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Integration32 records

AI capability9 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• nic.at (Registry for .at domains)coreTechnology or IntegrationAbaton is an official accredited registrar of nic.at, the Austrian domain registry, enabling direct registration and management of .at domains as a first-party registrar.
• Raiffeisen Rechenzentrum Graz (RRZ Graz)coreTechnology or IntegrationAbaton houses server infrastructure in the RRZ Graz data center in Raaba-Grambach — 4,500 m² facility with 10,000 server capacity, ISO/IEC 27001 certification, redundant power and network, biometric security.
• Next Layer Telekommunikations GmbH (NextLayer)coreTechnology or IntegrationAbaton uses the NextLayer Fleischmarkt data center in Vienna — former bank data center with superior network connectivity, directly linked to 16 data centers and 50+ buildings in Vienna, and part of the Austria backbone.
• plan2net GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian web agency specializing in TYPO3 open source solutions since 2000, offering full-service web presence from consulting to hosting and support.
• LIMESODA WebagenturminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading Austrian digital agency with 50+ specialists across Vienna, St. Pölten, and Linz. Portfolio includes TYPO3, WordPress, Storyblok websites, Magento/Shopware/WooCommerce e-commerce, and online marketing.
• Madison WerbeagenturminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull-service advertising agency based in Graz with over 30 years of experience in print, web, and marketing strategy.
• Plesk (Open Source Server Management)coreTechnology or IntegrationAbaton integrates Plesk Obsidian server management panel across its hosting products — Web Admin, Web Pro, and Web Host editions available as add-ons for SuperServer and CMS Hosting.
• CloudLinux OScoreTechnology or IntegrationAbaton offers CloudLinux as an optimized server operating system across its hosting range, providing customer isolation via CageFS, LVE resource management, hardened PHP, and MySQL Governor for stability and security.
• Imunify360 (CloudLinux Ltd.)coreTechnology or IntegrationAbaton includes Imunify360 security suite with its CMS hosting packages, providing machine-learning firewall, intrusion detection/prevention, automated malware scanning, and brute-force protection.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mittwald CM Service: German managed hosting provider specialized in CMS platforms (TYPO3, WordPress, Neos). Closest functional peer to Abaton's CMS-optimized hosting and full-service TYPO3 offering, sharing the same open-source CMS niche.
• jweiland.net: German TYPO3-specialist hosting provider. Directly comparable to Abaton's TYPO3 hosting and managed services offering, serving agencies and TYPO3 enterprises in the DACH region.
• Hetzner Online: German hosting provider offering shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers and colocation across EU data centers. Closest direct competitor to Abaton in the DACH region with overlapping product categories and price points, though Hetzner operates at significantly larger scale.
• netcup: German VPS, dedicated server and web hosting provider with strong price-performance positioning. Competes with Abaton's SuperServer and dedicated root server products in the DACH SMB and developer segment.
• All-Inkl.com: German-Austrian-adjacent shared hosting and managed server provider focused on PHP/MySQL CMS hosting. Competes directly with Abaton's CMS hosting and SuperServer products among SMB and agency customers.

Broad incumbents

• A1 Telekom Austria: Austria's largest telecom operator providing hosting, cloud and managed services for enterprise and public sector. Represents the broad incumbent threat with deeper capital and larger sales coverage, including some Austrian cloud infrastructure offerings.
• InterNetX: German domain registrar and hosting infrastructure provider serving resellers and agencies. Comparable in channel/partner strategy (white-label, reseller) and in domain registration services that overlap with Abaton's registrar offering.

Regional players

• World4You: Austrian hosting provider (owned by World4You Internet Services GmbH, Linz) offering web hosting, domains and managed servers with Austrian data residency. Most direct Austrian-local market competitor to Abaton.
• easyname: Austrian hosting and domain registrar operating from Vienna, offering shared hosting, managed servers, and domain registration. Overlaps with Abaton's product portfolio within the Austrian SMB market.

Emerging players

• Cloudways (DigitalOcean): Managed cloud hosting platform (now part of DigitalOcean) offering simplified managed VPS/hosting for SMBs and agencies on top of hyperscaler infrastructure. Comparable in target market (agencies and SMBs wanting managed hosting without in-house ops), though without Abaton's Austrian data residency.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/abaton_Hosting
• Facebookfacebook.com/abaton.at
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abaton

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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