What Interchip does

Interchip AG (legal name INTERCHIP AG) is a privately held German software company headquartered in Ottobrunn near Munich, founded in 1987 and operating as an Aktiengesellschaft with no external parent or public funding. The company specializes in optimizing complex enterprise IT environments, with a portfolio concentrated on IBM z/OS mainframe storage management, catalog management, performance and capacity optimization, and terminal emulation. Its proprietary product is RealTime Defrag (RTD), which delivers continuous disk defragmentation and space release for z/OS environments; the company complements this with exclusive DACH-region distribution of third-party products from DINO-Software (T-REX, HSA, UDM, TERADON, VELOCI-Raptor, XTINCT), Rocket Software (Passport PC/Web to Host and Host Integration Objects), Technical Storage (EADM), and Trident (zOSEM). The combined portfolio addresses catalog integrity, DFSMShsm administration, I/O optimization, secure data erasure, AI-assisted performance analysis, and host connectivity.

The business operates an enterprise field-sales motion targeting large IT organizations in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), with named verticals including banks, insurance companies, data center service providers, industrial firms, and telecommunications companies. Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time software licensing (proprietary and partner products), recurring subscription licensing (notably Rocket Passport, priced per user with annual billing), and high-touch professional services covering consulting, integration, installation, training, and ongoing technical support. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based.

Go-to-market relies on direct sales, trade-show participation (e.g., GSE working groups, IBM Technical University), free trial installations of RTD, and partner-led services delivery rather than self-serve or high-velocity digital channels. The company maintains a small organization (11-50 employees) and a lean governance structure with a two-member Vorstand (Dieter Riffel as Chairman, Alexander Buschmann) and a three-member Aufsichtsrat chaired by Robert Markus Riffel, indicating an owner-operated specialty business rather than a venture-backed scale-up. Product cadence has been steady rather than aggressive, with major version releases such as T-REX 8.1 (December 2023) and RTD 8.8.0 (September 2025).

Name

Interchip

Legal name

INTERCHIP AG

Website

https://interchip.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Interchip AG is a privately held German mainframe software specialist (founded 1987, Ottobrunn/Munich) that sells its proprietary RealTime Defrag product and exclusively distributes DINO-Software, Rocket, Technical Storage, and Trident z/OS solutions to large banks, insurers, data center operators, and telcos across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mainframe Software (z/OS Storage & Performance Management)

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Operations Management (ITOM) Platforms (HDAEALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO)

Keywords

• Mainframe storage management
• Z/OS performance optimization
• Catalog management software
• Terminal emulation solutions
• Enterprise IT professional services

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing: Sale of proprietary software products (RTD) and resale of partner software products (DINO-Software, Rocket, Technical Storage, Trident) with associated maintenance and support contracts.
2. Professional Services: High-quality professional services including consulting, integration, installation, training, and ongoing technical support for complex IT environments in the DACH region.
3. Subscription Licensing: Subscription-based licensing model for Rocket Passport products based on number of users, reducing acquisition and maintenance costs for terminal emulation solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

INTERCHIP AG develops and distributes z/OS mainframe software for storage management, catalog management, performance optimization, and terminal emulation, anchored by its proprietary RealTime Defrag (RTD) product and complemented by exclusive DACH distribution of partner products from DINO-Software, Rocket Software, Technical Storage, and Trident. Offerings are sold with associated professional services including consulting, installation, training, and ongoing technical support for large enterprise IT organizations.

Product overview

Interchip AG offers a portfolio of specialized z/OS storage management and mainframe connectivity solutions, combining proprietary products with carefully selected third-party software distributed in the DACH region. The company's own product, RTD (RealTime Defrag), provides real-time disk defragmentation and space management for z/OS environments. Through software partnerships with DINO-Software, Technical Storage, Rocket Software, and Trident, Interchip distributes complementary products including: T-REX and TERADON for ICF catalog management; HSA and UDM for comprehensive storage management and automation; VELOCI-Raptor for I/O optimization; XTINCT for secure data erasure; EADM for AI-powered performance analysis; Passport products for terminal emulation; and zOSEM for z/OS environment management. The portfolio covers catalog and storage management, performance and capacity management, and terminal emulation solutions for IBM mainframe environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RTD (RealTime Defrag) Proprietary solution for reliable, fast, and resource-efficient disk space management in z/OS environments. RTD ensures cost-effective, optimal disk space allocation through automatic defragmentation, flexible release of unused space in VSAM and Non-VSAM files, and continuous 24x7 optimization.
• T-REX Comprehensive ICF catalog management suite for seamless integrity checking of ICF catalog environments, ensuring BCS, VVDS, and VTOC structures are intact. Provides backup, recovery, reorg-while-open, and high-performance MERGECAT functionality. Distributed by Interchip from DINO-Software.
• HSM Adminisaurus (HSA) Powerful management tool for IBM DFSMShsm environments with over 200 reports and analyses, simplifying administration, troubleshooting, and providing automatic audits, health checks, and error corrections. Distributed by Interchip from DINO-Software.
• Universal Data Manager (UDM) GUI-based enterprise z/OS storage management solution that controls and automates all z/OS storage management tasks across system and sysplex boundaries, with real-time monitoring, automated alerts, and ISPF wizards. Distributed by Interchip from DINO-Software.
• TERADON Efficient and secure ICF catalog management solution that moves BCS entries between catalogs even when associated datasets are open, with automatic mirroring and SIMULATE features. Distributed by Interchip from DINO-Software.
• VELOCI-Raptor Intelligent I/O optimization solution for IBM z/OS systems that analyzes applications and datasets in real-time to automatically select optimal buffering strategies, reducing batch runtimes by 60-90% and CPU consumption by up to 90% without JCL or code changes. Distributed by Interchip from DINO-Software.
• XTINCT Powerful data erasure tool that ensures complete and irrecoverable protection of sensitive information on disk and tape media through various secure erasure techniques, meeting US DoD 5220.22-M requirements and supporting parallel processing of up to 64 volumes. Distributed by Interchip from DINO-Software.
• EADM (Easy Analyze DASD Mainframe) AI-powered monitoring platform providing deep insights into I/O behavior in z/OS subsystems with predictive modeling for early detection of hotspots and performance trends. Installable in 10 minutes. Distributed by Interchip from Technical Storage.
• Passport PC to Host Industry-leading terminal emulation for Microsoft Windows providing secure host connectivity to IBM Mainframe (TN3270/TN3270E), AS/400 (TN5250), VT, SCO ANSI, and Wyse terminals with FTP file transfer and SSL/SSH security. Distributed by Interchip from Rocket Software on subscription licensing.
• Passport Web to Host Feature-rich browser-based 3270 emulator for IBM Host access with extended TN3270E, TN5250 for IBM i, and secure FTP, deployable on Apache/Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, or Microsoft IIS. Distributed by Interchip from Rocket Software on subscription licensing.
• Passport Host Integration Objects Non-intrusive legacy integration solution for object-oriented access to IBM 3270 and 5250 Host applications with customer-developed .NET or ActiveX applications. Distributed by Interchip from Rocket Software.
• zOSEM (z Operating System Environment Manager) z/OS environment management tool focused on MLC and ISV cost reduction, elimination of installation exits, HSM resource consumption optimization, and simplified scheduling environment procedures with up to 90% workload savings versus WLM Sched-Env. Distributed by Interchip from Trident.
• Professional Services for Mainframe Optimization High-quality consulting, integration, installation, training, and ongoing technical support for z/OS mainframe environments delivered by long-tenured Interchip employees in collaboration with partner firms across the DACH region.

Quantifiable outcome

• VELOCI-Raptor reduces batch runtimes by 60-90% and EXCP/CPU consumption by up to 90% for batch jobs
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DINO-SoftwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDINO-Software was founded in 2002 by former executives and developers of Softworks, Inc. after its acquisition by EMC. Interchip AG serves as the exclusive reseller and distributor for DINO-Software products (T-REX, HSA, UDM, TERADON) in the DACH region. T-REX is described as 9 times faster and has double the functionality of the original Catalog Solution, combining functionality of at least 6 stand-alone products.
• Rocket SoftwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRocket Software partners with the largest enterprises to solve complex IT challenges. Interchip AG distributes Rocket Passport products (PC to Host, Web to Host, Host Integration Objects) in the DACH region. Rocket products provide terminal emulation for secure access to IBM mainframe, AS/400, and UNIX applications with subscription-based licensing.
• Technical StoragecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished in 1996, Technical Storage is a fully integrated data center offering value-added services and sophisticated z/OS analysis software. Interchip AG distributes EADM (Easy Analyze DASD Mainframe) in DACH region. EADM provides AI-powered monitoring with predictive modeling for early detection of performance issues.
• TridentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterchip AG distributes Trident's zOSEM (z/OS Environment Manager) product in the DACH region. zOSEM focuses on sustainable reduction of ISV and MLC costs, HSM resource optimization, and scheduling environment procedures.
• DataCo GmbHminorOthersDataCo GmbH serves as Interchip AG's data protection officer (Datenschutzbeauftragter). Located at Sandstraße 33, 80335 München. They provide GDPR compliance services and data protection consulting.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• TmaxSoft: TmaxSoft offers mainframe rehosting and modernization (Tibero, OpenFrame) that competes with the broader 'stay on z/OS and optimize' value proposition Interchip sells, targeting the same banks and insurers in DACH and across Europe.
• GT Software: GT Software offers mainframe modernization and integration (including 3270/5250 emulation and host access), overlapping with Interchip's Rocket Passport terminal emulation and Host Integration Objects distribution.
• Precisely (Syncsort): Precisely (formerly Syncsort) provides data integrity, integration, and mainframe data optimization tools, intersecting with Interchip's z/OS storage and catalog management categories but with a broader cross-platform data focus.

Broad incumbents

• IBM: IBM sells the z/OS platform and DFSMShsm (which Interchip's HSA and UDM products manage) along with its own performance and storage tools, making it the incumbent that Interchip's products integrate with and complement rather than replace.
• Broadcom (CA Technologies mainframe business): Broadcom owns the former CA mainframe portfolio (Catalyst, Disk, View, etc.), providing storage, catalog, and performance management for z/OS that overlaps with Interchip's offerings, but as part of a much broader enterprise software suite.
• Compuware (now part of BMC): Compuware's mainframe DevOps, debugging, and performance tools (now under BMC) target the same IBM z/OS buyer base as Interchip, providing alternative catalog and application performance management approaches.

Direct peers

• Treehouse Software: Treehouse Software specializes in mainframe data and integration tooling for z/OS, directly comparable to Interchip's catalog, storage, and HSM-focused products in the same enterprise mainframe buyer segment.
• BMC Software: BMC is a leading provider of IT operations management and mainframe (z/OS) software, including storage, catalog, and performance tools that directly compete with Interchip's portfolio (RTD, T-REX, VELOCI-Raptor). Both serve the same large-enterprise mainframe buyer base.
• Rocket Software: Rocket is both a partner (Passport distribution) and a competitor in mainframe tooling, with broad z/OS modernization, terminal emulation, and data management offerings that overlap with Interchip's catalog and connectivity categories.
• DataKinetics: DataKinetics provides mainframe optimization software (output management, performance, and storage) for IBM z/OS environments, directly overlapping with Interchip's RTD and VELOCI-Raptor categories of disk and I/O optimization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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