Name

Novis Software

Legal name

NOVIS Software GmbH

Website

https://novis-software.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Financial Trading Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Database Tools & Ecosystem (Replication, Backup/Recovery, HA/DR, Monitoring) (HDAEAAAO)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Securities trading software
• FIX protocol solutions
• Telemedicine integration
• High availability databases

Headquarters

HQ city

Braunichswalde

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Customer-specific software development projects from analysis and conception through programming to maintenance and support
2. Software Licensing: Licensing of proprietary software products including XWATCH, FIXPack, NOVIS Position Keeping System, and Medical ComServer
3. Support Services: Maintenance, monitoring, and support services with needs-based support concepts including First and Second Level Support via Help Desk

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Novis Software GmbH develops custom database-based software solutions for the securities trading and telemedicine industries, focused on high data volumes, real-time processing, and high availability (up to 99.99%). Its portfolio combines proprietary licensed products — XWATCH® (limit control/market making), FIXPack® (FIX protocol connectivity), NOVIS Position Keeping System, and Medical ComServer (HL7/DICOM/FHIR) — with bespoke development, consulting, and ongoing support services for enterprise clients.

Product overview

NOVIS Software GmbH operates as a software solutions provider specializing in custom database-based solutions for the securities trading industry and telemedicine sectors. Their product portfolio centers on four core offerings: XWATCH® for limit control and market making across multiple trading platforms, FIXPack® for FIX Protocol connectivity via the Novis FIX Engine, the NOVIS Position Keeping System for real-time position risk management, and the Medical ComServer for telemedicine connectivity via HL7/DICOM/FHIR standards. These are complemented by specialized modules including MiFID II/MiFIR compliance solutions, the Hüst-Tool for trading surveillance, Market Data Server for CEF integration, Software Testing Tool, and AUREX Middleware for precious metals trading. The company provides full-service capabilities from consulting and analysis through software development to ongoing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XWATCH®: Market maker system for limit control and trading supervision at various national and international trading platforms including Xetra, SIX Swiss Exchange, Borsa Italiana, and Quotrix.
• FIXPack®
• NOVIS Position Keeping System
• Medical ComServer

Products and services

• XWATCH® Limit control and market making system for securities trading across multiple national and international trading platforms (Xetra T7, SIX Swiss Exchange, Borsa Italiana, QUOTRIX), supporting specialists and market makers with automated quoting, order book management, and integrated position keeping.
• FIXPack® FIX Protocol (Financial Information eXchange) software solution featuring the Novis FIX Engine for direct communication between FIX trading partners, built on QuickFIX Library with support for MQ Series and ActiveMQ.
• NOVIS Position Keeping System Real-time position management and risk management system enabling financial service providers to monitor positions across different trading platforms, with configurable structure and interfaces for master data and trade imports.
• Medical ComServer Universal communication server for telemedicine, connecting PACS, picture recording systems and other digital sources with hospital information systems (KIS, RIS) via HL7 and DICOM standards, with FHIR support in development.
• Custom Software Development Custom software development services for complex, time-critical processes with high data volumes, including complete solutions for exchange and OTC trading systems, electronic order management systems, and cache-optimized quote machines.
• Analysis and Concepts Consulting services covering business analysis, specification formulation, project conception, technical documentation, user guidelines, operational concepts, and quality management from first test version through finished product.
• Support Maintenance, monitoring, and support services with qualified first and second level support available Monday to Friday from 7:00 to 23:00 during German Stock Exchange trading days.

Quantifiable outcome

• Availability guarantees up to 99.99%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ICF GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company group of which Novis Software is an integral member. ICF Group consists of ICF BANK AG (securities trading bank), ICF Systems AG (IT systems vendor), and NOVIS Software (software solutions). This group structure allows offering complete portfolio of consulting, IT services, and modular software solutions.
• ICF BANK AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecurities trading bank and sister company within ICF Group. Ranks among leading companies in institutional securities trading offering services in lead brokerage, trading systems, and market models.
• ICF Systems AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationIT systems vendor and sister company within ICF Group. Functions as Application Service Provider (ASP) offering technical infrastructure, data processing center services, and system connections for securities trading.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Itiviti (Ullink + Broadway Technology): Global provider of trading technology, connectivity, and market data solutions to buy-side and sell-side firms. Comparable to NOVIS's FIX Engine/FIXPack and broader trading-infrastructure offerings, but at significantly larger scale across global markets rather than DACH-only.
• Dedalus Group: European healthcare IT vendor covering hospital information systems, diagnostics, and clinical data exchange. Comparable to NOVIS's telemedicine interoperability stack (HL7/DICOM/FHIR), but operating across multiple European countries at a much larger scale.
• Murex: Provider of the MX.3 platform for capital markets, treasury, and trading. Comparable to NOVIS's Position Keeping System and trading infrastructure products for financial institutions, serving an overlapping buyer (trading banks) but with much broader, enterprise-scale coverage.
• Finastra: Global financial software provider covering capital markets, lending, and banking. Overlaps with NOVIS's trading and securities infrastructure offerings, particularly around connectivity and post-trade workflows, but as a large multi-line vendor rather than a DACH-focused specialist.
• FIS (Fidelity National Information Services): Global provider of financial services technology including capital markets and trading platforms. Listed as a NOVIS customer (FIS GmbH), but at group level competes in many of the same trading-system and securities-processing categories NOVIS serves.

Regional players

• Nexus AG: German healthcare IT vendor focused on hospital information systems, radiology, and clinical workflows. Comparable to NOVIS's telemedicine and standards-based medical data exchange offering in the DACH healthcare market, though primarily serving the German hospital segment.

Direct peers

• b-next GmbH: German provider of trade surveillance and market abuse monitoring software for banks and trading venues. Directly comparable to NOVIS's Hüst-Tool for QUOTRIX trading monitoring and its MiFID II/MaRisk compliance offerings, targeting the same DACH securities trading compliance buyer.
• VISUS Technology Transfer: German healthcare IT company specializing in PACS, radiology, and clinical data management with HL7/DICOM interoperability. Overlaps closely with NOVIS's Medical ComServer PACS/RIS integration use cases in the DACH radiology and telemedicine market.
• CompuGroup Medical: One of Europe's largest healthcare software vendors, active in hospital information systems, telemedicine, and medical data exchange. Directly comparable to NOVIS's Medical ComServer and its HL7/DICOM/FHIR-based healthcare integration work, particularly in the DACH region.

Others

• msg systems AG: Large German IT consulting and software development group with strong financial services and public-sector practices. Comparable to NOVIS in its custom enterprise software development capability and DACH footprint, though much larger and broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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