rst IT-Unternehmensberatung

What rst IT-Unternehmensberatung does

rst IT-Unternehmensberatung GmbH is a privately held German IT consulting and managed services firm founded in 1993 and headquartered in Renningen, Baden-Württemberg, with a branch office in Küssaberg-Kadelburg. The company serves small and medium-sized enterprises (Mittelstand) and growing businesses in Germany, positioning itself as a single-source IT partner delivering consulting, implementation, and ongoing operations across the full modern IT stack.

The service portfolio comprises nine offerings: IT consulting and strategy, cloud and hybrid solutions, IT infrastructure, virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V), WLAN, digitalization and process optimization, IT security and penetration testing, hardware and software sales, and IT operations and support (1st/2nd level helpdesk, monitoring, patch management, managed SLAs). Underlying technology rests on mainstream enterprise platforms from partners including Microsoft, VMware, Sophos, Veeam, Fujitsu, HP, NFON, ESET, OPNsense, OpenText, and Micro Focus. The company generates revenue through professional services fees, recurring managed services contracts, and hardware/software resale, with no public pricing or ARR disclosed.

The go-to-market is direct sales-led, with outreach via phone, email, and the company website (rst-consulting.de) targeting mid-market German companies. The operating model is founder/owner-managed, with Rolf Steinmann as legal representative, and the geographic footprint is concentrated in Baden-Württemberg.

Name

rst IT-Unternehmensberatung

Legal name

rst IT-Unternehmensberatung GmbH

Website

https://www.rst-consulting.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

rst IT-Unternehmensberatung provides consulting, analysis, central administration of model solutions, and hardware IT structure for schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Service Desk & ITSM Outsourcing (BPAEAMAF), ITIL/ITSM Process Consulting & Implementation (BPAEAJAB)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• Managed IT services
• Cloud hybrid solutions
• IT security services
• IT infrastructure support

Headquarters

HQ city

Renningen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting & Professional Services: Strategic IT consulting, project planning, implementation services, and ongoing advisory engagements. Revenue generated through service fees for assessments, strategy development, technology selection, and project management.
2. Managed Services & IT Support: Recurring revenue from ongoing IT operations, monitoring, maintenance, helpdesk, patch management, and managed services with individual SLAs. Service contracts provide predictable recurring revenue.
3. Hardware & Software Sales: Sale of servers, notebooks, network equipment, and software solutions. Products are selected based on customer requirements, delivered, installed, and configured. Includes license management.
4. IT Security Services: Security assessments, penetration testing, protection concept development, and data protection/GDPR compliance support. May be one-time assessments or ongoing security monitoring services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

rst IT-Unternehmensberatung delivers comprehensive IT consulting, managed services, and hardware/software provisioning for German mid-market and growing businesses. The firm acts as a single-source IT partner, offering strategic IT consulting, cloud and hybrid solutions, IT infrastructure setup, server virtualization, IT security and penetration testing, WLAN solutions, digitalization and process optimization, and ongoing IT operations and support.

Product overview

rst IT-Unternehmensberatung is an IT consulting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of managed IT services rather than a single unified software product. The company provides nine core service offerings: IT-Beratung & Strategie (IT Consulting & Strategy), WLAN (Wireless LAN Solutions), Digitalisierung & Prozessoptimierung (Digitalization & Process Optimization), IT-Infrastruktur (IT Infrastructure), Virtualisierung (Virtualization), Hard- & Softwareverkauf (Hardware & Software Sales), IT-Sicherheit & Penetrationstests (IT Security & Penetration Tests), Cloud- & Hybrid-Lösungen (Cloud & Hybrid Solutions), and IT-Betrieb & Support (IT Operations & Support). These services are designed to work together as holistic IT solutions, covering all relevant areas of modern IT from strategic consulting through infrastructure, security, cloud, digitalization, operations and support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT-Beratung & Strategie (IT Consulting & Strategy) Strategic IT consulting service for businesses including analysis of existing IT structures, development of individual IT strategies, technology and system decision support, IT project planning and oversight, and process and cost optimization. Targeted at companies seeking a clear IT strategy.
• Cloud- & Hybrid-Lösungen (Cloud & Hybrid Solutions) Cloud and hybrid IT solution service providing consultation and planning of individual cloud strategies, migration of existing systems to cloud or hybrid environments, management and monitoring of cloud resources, data backup, recovery and restoration, and integration into existing IT structures. Designed for businesses seeking flexible, secure, and future-oriented cloud environments.
• IT-Infrastruktur (IT Infrastructure) Complete IT infrastructure service covering setup and support of server, network, and workstation systems, virtualization, storage and data backup, site connectivity, WLAN and network optimization, integration of new systems, and IT documentation, monitoring and maintenance. Targeted at companies needing secure, scalable, and efficient IT foundations.
• Virtualisierung (Virtualization) Virtualization solution offering server virtualization using VMware, Proxmox, and Hyper-V; migration of existing systems to virtual environments; high availability and cluster solutions for fail-safe business processes; and monitoring and performance optimization. Designed for companies seeking reduced hardware costs and optimal resource utilization.
• WLAN (Wireless LAN Solutions) Enterprise WLAN solution offering analysis and optimization of existing wireless infrastructure, planning and building new customer-oriented WLAN architectures, secure WLAN implementation with RADIUS authentication and network segmentation, and managed WLAN services with monitoring and proactive troubleshooting. Targeted at businesses needing reliable enterprise wireless connectivity.
• Digitalisierung & Prozessoptimierung (Digitalization & Process Optimization) Digital transformation service providing analysis and optimization of existing processes, implementation of digital document and information systems, process automation and workflow solutions, and system integration and interface management. Designed for companies seeking to digitalize processes and optimize operations.
• Hard- & Softwareverkauf (Hardware & Software Sales) Hardware and software sales service offering needs assessment and product selection, delivery and installation of hardware components, software provisioning and license management, installation, configuration and integration, and employee training. Targeted at businesses seeking tailored hardware/software equipment matched to their systems, requirements, and budgets.
• IT-Sicherheit & Penetrationstests (IT Security & Penetration Tests) IT security service providing analysis and evaluation of existing security measures, development of individual protection concepts, securing of networks, servers, and end devices, firewall, antivirus, and backup solutions, emergency and recovery concepts, penetration testing of systems under real conditions, and data protection and awareness training. Targeted at companies needing comprehensive security posture improvement.
• IT-Betrieb & Support (IT Operations & Support) IT operations and support service offering IT monitoring, maintenance and system care, helpdesk and technical support (1st and 2nd level), patch and update management, managed services with individual service level agreements, and IT documentation and regular system reports. Targeted at companies seeking to outsource ongoing IT operations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for Microsoft products and solutions. rst provides implementation, consulting, and support services utilizing Microsoft technologies.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for VMware virtualization solutions. rst implements and supports VMware-based virtualization environments for customers.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity technology partnership providing firewall, virus protection, and security solutions. Sophos products integrated into customer security architectures.
• Campus LanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal network and infrastructure partner. Campus Lan serves as a regional partner for networking solutions and services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bechtle AG: Germany's largest IT system house and managed services provider. Directly comparable business in IT consulting, infrastructure, cloud, and managed services for mid-market and enterprise customers, though at vastly larger scale.
• CANCOM SE: Large German managed services and IT solutions provider serving mid-market and enterprise. Comparable portfolio across cloud, infrastructure, security, and managed services, with substantially greater scale and national footprint.
• msg systems AG: German IT consulting and services group with strong vertical focus (insurance, banking, public sector). Comparable IT consulting, systems integration, and managed services orientation, though typically larger engagements and more specialized verticals.
• Allgeier SE: German IT services and consulting group covering managed services, enterprise software, and IT staffing. Comparable breadth across consulting, infrastructure, and operations, with national reach.

Direct peers

• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: Mid-sized German IT system house offering consulting, infrastructure, virtualization, and managed services to Mittelstand customers. Closely comparable business model, vendor stack (VMware, Microsoft, Veeam), and customer profile.
• Axians Germany (VINCI Energies): German IT services brand within VINCI Energies covering cloud, infrastructure, security, and managed services for mid-market and public-sector clients. Closely comparable offering mix and Mittelstand focus.
• GOB Software & Systeme GmbH: German IT consulting and systems integration firm with similar focus on mid-market customers, infrastructure, and managed services. Strong overlap in customer profile and service mix.
• Cpro IT-Service GmbH: Regional German IT managed services and consulting provider for mid-market companies. Similar size band, Mittelstand focus, and full-service IT portfolio including cloud, security, and infrastructure.
• CENIT AG: German IT consulting and software/services provider with infrastructure, managed services, and consulting offerings. Comparable mid-market engagement model and systems integration work.

Emerging players

• Adacor Hosting GmbH: Smaller German managed hosting and IT services provider. Partial overlap with rst's infrastructure and managed services practice, particularly cloud and hosting-adjacent work for mid-market customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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