Oberberg-Online.

What Oberberg-Online. does

Oberberg-Online Informationssysteme GmbH is a privately held German IT system house (Systemhaus) founded in 1996 and headquartered in Gummersbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company delivers managed IT services, network security, and telecommunications to small and medium-sized enterprises (KMU/Mittelstand), schools and municipalities, and select critical-infrastructure (KRITIS) organisations in the Bergisches Land / Oberbergisches Land region of NRW. Its portfolio spans managed security operations (managed SOC, MXDR via ForeNova, deception technology via Cybersense, endpoint protection via G DATA), unified communications (Innovaphone myApps and Placetel cloud telephony), cloud-managed networking (Cisco Meraki, Fortinet firewalls), and a regional data-center offering branded Regio-Cloud for hosting, colocation, and DSGVO-compliant data residency.

The business operates as a multi-vendor systems integrator, reselling and implementing products from Fortinet (Silver Partner since 2015), G DATA (Gold Partner for 20+ years), Innovaphone (since 2003), Cisco, Cybersense, ForeNova, Fujitsu, and Microsoft, layered with proprietary integration, managed services, and consulting. It is authorised by Germany's BSI to conduct CyberRisikoCheck assessments for SMEs, is a member of the Allianz für Cyber-Sicherheit since 2016, and fields five BSI-Grundschutz practitioners and BSI-qualified APT responders to support NIS2, BSI-Grundschutz, TISAX, and GDPR compliance work.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring managed services and support contracts, subscription telephony (Placetel from EUR 4.90/month), annual software service fees (15% on Innovaphone UCC licenses), hardware and software resale, and professional services including Incident Response Retainers (from EUR 590/month) and CyberRisikoCheck assessments (EUR 880). Go-to-market is consultative direct sales via phone and email, supplemented by in-person Business Breakfast events, content marketing (a blog/newsletter with over 518 published articles), and partner co-marketing. Pricing is largely quote-based for managed and enterprise offerings, with public list pricing on selected subscription products.

Name

Oberberg-Online.

Legal name

Oberberg-Online Informationssysteme GmbH

Website

https://oberberg.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), 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

Service Desk & ITSM Outsourcing (BPAEAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Operations Outsourcing (SOC / SecOps) (BPAEAMAG), Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Network security solutions
• Cloud telephony systems
• IT system house
• Cybersecurity consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Gummersbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services & Support Contracts: Recurring managed services including network monitoring, security operations, maintenance, and ongoing IT support under service contracts. Provides predictable recurring revenue.
2. Hardware & Software Product Sales: Sale of IT hardware (servers, PCs, monitors, networking equipment from Fujitsu, Lenovo, Cisco) and software licenses (G DATA, Fortinet, Innovaphone, Microsoft, etc.).
3. Cloud Telephony Subscriptions: Recurring subscriptions for cloud-based telephony services (Placetel PROFI from EUR 4.90/month, Innovaphone UCC licensing at EUR 84/user one-time + 15% annual software service fee).
4. Professional Services & Consulting: Consulting, project implementation, migration services, and security assessments. Includes CyberRisikoCheck at EUR 880 + VAT, and Incident Response Retainers from EUR 590/month + VAT.
5. Regio-Cloud Hosting: Domain registration, web hosting with Plesk, housing, and colocation services from the regional data center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oberberg-Online is a German IT system house (Systemhaus) that delivers managed IT services, network security, telecommunications, and cloud infrastructure for SMEs, schools, and public-sector organizations in the Bergisches Land / NRW region. The firm operates its own Regio-Cloud regional data center, runs a co-managed Security Operations Center (SOC), and implements partner platforms from Fortinet, Cisco Meraki, Innovaphone, G DATA, Cybersense, ForeNova, Placetel, Fujitsu, and Microsoft.

Product overview

Oberberg-Online Informationssysteme GmbH is a German IT system house providing managed IT services, telecommunications, and cybersecurity solutions. The company operates its own Regio-Cloud regional data center and partners with major technology vendors including Cisco, Fortinet, G DATA, Innovaphone, Microsoft, and ForeNova. Core managed services include Secure-Platform, Managed SOC with deception technology, and unified communications solutions via Innovaphone myApps and Placetel. The company serves businesses, schools, and public sector organizations with IT consulting, network security, telecommunications, and cloud infrastructure services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Regio-Cloud: Regional data center services including domains, housing and hosting in the Oberberg region

Products and services

• Secure-Platform Managed security platform providing comprehensive protection including managed SOC services for businesses and public-sector customers in the Bergisches Land / NRW region.
• Managed SOC Co-managed Security Operations Center providing 24/7 threat monitoring, incident detection and response, leveraging Cybersense deception technology, ~40 MITRE ATT&CK-aligned SIEM use cases, and partner SOC from Dortmund, NRW.
• Regio-Cloud Regional data center services including domain registration, web hosting with Plesk, housing, and colocation for local businesses; DSGVO-compliant data residency within Germany.
• CyberRisikoCheck BSI-authorized cybersecurity risk assessment service for small and medium-sized enterprises, conducted in partnership with BSI, BVMW, and DIN at EUR 880 + VAT per assessment.
• IT für Unternehmen (IT Services for Businesses) Comprehensive IT outsourcing for SMEs / Mittelstand covering Microsoft consulting, hardware, data center, backup strategies, modern workplace solutions, and IT modernization.
• Schulen & Kommunen (Schools & Municipalities) IT hardware, software and consulting for schools and public administration, including AIXONE platform, Schuladmin software, Microsoft AER-certified solutions, and digital teaching tools.
• Placetel PROFI Cloud Phone System Cloud-based business telephone system hosted in 4 German data centers, with Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex integration; subscription from EUR 4.90/month.
• Incident Response Retainer (G DATA) Incident response retainer with guaranteed response times, BSI-qualified APT responders, onboarding workshop, and ability to convert unused IR services into consulting hours; from EUR 590/month + VAT.

Quantifiable outcome

• Attack detection in under 2 weeks via Cybersense co-managed SOC
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• FortinetcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2015Fortinet Silver Partner (since April 2015) and certified Wireless Specialist. Provides Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, FortiMail, FortiWeb WAF, and FortiClient endpoint security. Oberberg-Online manages Fortinet devices for customers, providing proactive firmware updates, 24/7 monitoring, and managed SOC services.
• G DATA CyberDefensecoreTechnology or IntegrationG DATA Gold Partner (over 20-year partnership). Offers G DATA antivirus, endpoint protection, penetration testing, incident response, and Cyber Awareness Training. Oberberg-Online provides G DATA solutions including Incident Response Retainers with BSI-qualified APT responders.
• InnovaphonecoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing partner (since 2003). Provides Innovaphone IP PBX, myApps UC platform, VoIP gateways, DECT phones, and UCC licenses. Oberberg-Online implements, supports, and migrates Innovaphone solutions for businesses and public institutions.
• Cisco Systems (incl. Cisco Meraki, Cisco Webex, Placetel)coreTechnology or IntegrationCisco partner providing Meraki cloud-managed networking (WLAN, LAN, Security), Webex collaboration/UC, and Placetel cloud telephony (German cloud, 4 data centers). Oberberg-Online offers Cisco Easy-Lease financing, Cisco Meraki promotions, and Placetel PROFI phone systems.
• CybersensecoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersense Advanced Deception and SIEM partner. Provides agentless attack detection in under 2 weeks, co-managed SOC from Dortmund, NRW, deception technology (Lures/Traps), ~40 MITRE ATT&CK-aligned SIEM use cases, and DSGVO/KRITIS-compliant on-premises solution. Cybersense SOC evaluates alarms and delivers actionable recommendations.
• ForeNova TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationForeNova Technologies partner offering NovaMDR (Managed Extended Detection and Response) and free Cybercrime Check-Up for companies with 50+ employees. ForeNova MDR provides 24/7 AI/GPT-powered threat monitoring, ransomware prevention, and Microsoft 365 protection from Germany.
• FujitsusupportingTechnology or IntegrationFujitsu Advanced Partner. Offers Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers (3,000+ in stock), Lifebook/Ultrabook devices, ETERNUS storage solutions, ScenicView monitors, and HandVen scanners. Fujitsu FSAS Technologies Advanced Partner status.
• MicrosoftsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft partner providing Microsoft 365, Azure, Server, and Exchange consulting. Also offers Microsoft Teams integration with Placetel, MailStore email archiving (made in Germany), and Microsoft AER-certified solutions for schools.
• NoSpamProxysupportingTechnology or IntegrationNoSpamProxy partner providing email security, encryption, and compliance solutions made in Germany. 20 years of experience in secure email communication. Oberberg-Online integrates NoSpamProxy with Microsoft 365 and Exchange (cloud or on-premises).
• AixconceptsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAixconcept partner offering AIXONE platform for school administration, covering organizational processes, central information management, and collaboration between school management, teachers, administration, parents, and students.
• LenovosupportingTechnology or IntegrationLenovo partner offering business PCs, laptops, and workstations for enterprise and SMB customers.
• MailStoresupportingTechnology or IntegrationMailStore partner offering email archiving solutions made in Germany, compliant with German legal requirements for email retention and DSGVO.
• SeventythreesupportingTechnology or IntegrationSeventythree partner providing Schuladmin software for school administration, version 7.6.0+, supporting distance learning and BYOD with private device licensing at EUR 1/user/year.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Computacenter: European IT infrastructure and services provider offering managed services, security operations, and workplace support across enterprise and mid-market customers. Closely aligned with Oberberg-Online's mix of multi-vendor integration, managed security, and professional services.
• Allgeier: German IT services and consulting group providing managed services, cybersecurity, and software solutions across DACH. Comparable to Oberberg-Online in offering multi-vendor IT services and security operations in the German mid-market.
• Controlware: German IT system house and managed security services provider offering SOC, network security, and datacenter services to mid-market and enterprise. Directly comparable to Oberberg-Online's managed SOC and cybersecurity outsourcing positioning in the DACH market.
• Ratiodata: German IT system house and managed services provider focused on banks, public sector and mid-market clients with strong security and compliance offerings. Comparable to Oberberg-Online's vertical mix of regulated/financial customers and managed IT services focus.
• CANCOM: German-headquartered managed services and cloud provider serving Mittelstand and enterprise with hybrid IT, managed security and multi-cloud services. Directly comparable as a German system house focused on managed IT and security, with a much larger national footprint.
• Bechtle AG: Germany's largest IT system house, providing managed IT services, workplace, datacenter, and security solutions to mid-market and enterprise customers. Directly comparable business model to Oberberg-Online as a multi-vendor system integrator and managed services provider, though at significantly larger national scale.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander: German IT system house specializing in enterprise infrastructure, data center, and security solutions with vendor partnerships across Cisco, Fortinet, and others. Highly comparable to Oberberg-Online in business model and technology partner stack, though at greater national scale.

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini: Global IT services and consulting firm with deep managed security and infrastructure practices across Europe. Adjacent incumbent that competes for larger NIS2/KRITIS and enterprise managed services engagements that Oberberg-Online also targets.
• T-Systems (Deutsche Telekom): Subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom providing large-scale managed IT, cloud, and security services globally with strong German/European public-sector footprint. Overlaps with Oberberg-Online's NIS2, KRITIS and public-sector security offerings, but as a much broader incumbent.

Others

• Cybersense: German deception-technology and SIEM vendor, and a strategic technology partner of Oberberg-Online. Included as an ecosystem participant rather than a competitor; relevant because Oberberg-Online resells and co-manages the Cybersense SOC stack as part of its Managed SOC offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OberbergOnline
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/oberberg-online-informationssysteme-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/oberbergonline
• Xx.com/OberbergOnline

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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