What BWS Consulting Group does

BWS Consulting Group GmbH is a Wolfsburg-headquartered German IT services firm founded in 2003, operating approximately 100+ employees across offices in Wolfsburg, Braunschweig, and Dortmund. The company operates under the Cora Gruppe conglomerate and was rebranded from BWS Automotive Consulting GmbH in 2017 to reflect an expanded vertical footprint spanning automotive, banking, insurance, logistics, food, healthcare, energy, retail, and manufacturing. It serves German mid-market and enterprise clients with two distinct lines: custom software development and information security consulting (ISO 27001, TISAX, NIS-2, OWASP ASVS, penetration testing).

The firm has built a proprietary SaaS suite branded oncap, headlined by oncap Yard Management Software — a modular platform for digitising loading/unloading and yard operations at logistics and manufacturing sites. Modules include oncap Reception (digital visitor management), Warehouse Control Room, Mobile Documentation Service (MDS) with proof plans, Carrier Connect (driver communication via QR/push notifications), Contractor Portal (time-slot booking), oncap Digital Twin, and oncap ERP-Integration for SAP and Oracle. The core stack spans Java, .NET/C#, Angular, React, REST/SOAP services, and cloud platforms such as AWS, delivered via Scrum/Kanban. oncap Reception is offered as a web app and Android mobile app; the broader YMS is sold on a sales-assisted basis with ERP-integration depth.

The commercial model blends professional services — custom software development, DevOps, app development, and security advisory billed under quote-based, often multi-year engagements — with recurring SaaS revenue from the oncap product line. Distribution is dual-mode: direct enterprise field sales for consulting (named reps Jan Philip Faltin, Marcel Caballero) supported by the company website for inbound, plus a product-led growth motion for oncap Reception priced at €30/month per device/standort (≈€1/day) with monthly cancellation and free trial. Customers named on the website include Stadtwerke Uelzen, Nordzucker, WiBU, CUBOS Service, Wandt Spedition, and TRIOLOGY. TISAX certification, ISO 27001 advisory expertise, and membership in the Allianz für Cyber-Sicherheit are positioned as competitive moats.

Name

BWS Consulting Group

Legal name

BWS Consulting Group GmbH

Website

https://bws-group.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BWS Consulting Group GmbH is a German IT services firm (Wolfsburg, 100+ employees) delivering custom software development and information security consulting (ISO 27001, TISAX, NIS-2) to mid-market and enterprise clients across automotive, logistics, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and finance. It also sells the proprietary oncap SaaS suite for yard management and digital visitor management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Document Automation (BPAEAPAD)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• Custom software development
• Information security consulting
• Yard management software
• Visitor management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolfsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional IT Consulting Services: Custom software development, DevOps, app development, IT consulting, requirements management, quality management, and agile project management services billed as professional services or time-and-materials engagements. Services are delivered by experienced software developers and consultants across Germany.
2. Information Security Consulting Services: Advisory services for ISO 27001 certification, TISAX assessment preparation, NIS-2 compliance, OWASP ASVS assessments, and penetration testing. Delivered by certified security consultants as professional services.
3. oncap Reception — SaaS Subscription: Digital visitor management software (oncap Reception) priced at €30 per month per device/location (€1/day), billed monthly. No long-term contract required; monthly cancellation allowed. Revenue is subscription-based, recurring, and usage is measured per device/standort.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BWS Consulting Group is a German mid-sized IT firm that delivers custom software development, DevOps, and app development services alongside information security consulting (ISO 27001, TISAX, NIS-2, OWASP ASVS, penetration testing). The company also develops and sells the proprietary oncap SaaS product family, including a modular yard management platform and a standalone digital visitor management application (oncap Reception) used by logistics, manufacturing, and industrial customers.

Product overview

BWS Consulting Group offers a portfolio of proprietary software products under the oncap brand and professional IT consulting services. The oncap product line is a modular SaaS platform for yard management and digital visitor management, consisting of core platform modules including oncap Reception (digital visitor management), oncap Digital Twin, oncap Contractor Portal, oncap Carrier Connect, oncap MDS (Mobile Documentation Service), Warehouse Control Room (WCR), and oncap ERP-Integration for SAP and Oracle. The company also provides software development services (custom development, DevOps, app development) and information security consulting services (ISO 27001, TISAX assessment, penetration testing, NIS-2 advisory, OWASP ASVS assessment). The software development and information security services complement the oncap product portfolio and serve diverse industries including automotive, logistics, food, pharmaceutical, and beverage sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• oncap: Modular Yard Management Software (YMS) SaaS solution for logistics process optimization, including Reception (digital visitor management), Warehouse Control Room, Mobile Documentation Service (MDS), Carrier Yard Management (CYM), Contractor Portal, and ERP Integration. Also offers oncap Reception as a standalone digital visitor management app.

Products and services

• oncap Yard Management Software A web-based SaaS yard management solution for digital documentation of loading and unloading processes, providing real-time tracking of trucks, containers and yard activities with multi-site visibility for logistics, manufacturing and supply chain operators.
• oncap Reception A cloud-native digital visitor management application for Android and web, providing self-service visitor check-in/check-out, GDPR-compliant data capture, digital visitor badges, versioned instruction confirmations, and a reception staff dashboard for industrial and enterprise sites.
• Custom Software Development Tailored software development services using agile methods (Scrum, Kanban) and modern stacks including Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, PHP and C/C++, delivered for German enterprises and mid-market customers whose requirements exceed standard solutions.
• DevOps Services DevOps consulting and implementation services connecting development, operations, and security into a continuous automated process to enable faster releases, stable applications and sustainable IT architecture.
• App Development Mobile and web application development services including cloud-native apps and progressive web apps with expertise on Android and iOS platforms.
• ISO 27001 Consulting Advisory services for implementing and certifying an Information Security Management System (ISMS) according to ISO 27001, including gap analysis and audit preparation.
• TISAX Assessment Consulting Consulting services supporting automotive suppliers and OEMs through the TISAX assessment process, including gap analysis, ISMS implementation support and audit preparation.
• Penetration Testing Penetration testing services that simulate cyber attacks on IT systems, networks, web applications and digital infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
• NIS-2 Consulting Advisory services for the strategic and compliant implementation of the EU NIS-2 directive covering network and information security obligations for critical infrastructure operators.
• OWASP ASVS Assessment Application security verification assessment based on the OWASP Application Security Verification Standard, providing a structured and auditable evaluation of web application security.

Quantifiable outcome

• Replaces paper-based visitor sign-in processes with GDPR-compliant digital registration, eliminating risk of GDPR fines and enabling ISMS-compliant audit trails
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• i3systemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBWS Consulting Group is a founding member of i3systems. The nature of the partnership appears to be strategic and co-developmental, though specific joint products or initiatives are not detailed on the company website.
• Cora Gruppe (Cora Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBWS Consulting Group is part of the Cora Gruppe (Cora Management). This corporate group membership provides strategic backing and likely enables resource sharing, cross-referrals, and shared go-to-market activities across the group.
• Allianz für Cyber-Sicherheit (Alliance for Cyber Security)minorOthersBWS Consulting Group is a member of the Allianz für Cyber-Sicherheit, a German cybersecurity initiative backed by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and the BSI (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik). Membership provides access to threat intelligence, best practices, and networking with other cybersecurity stakeholders in Germany.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PRODYNA SE: German IT consulting firm specializing in cloud-native software development, digital transformation, and modern enterprise applications. Comparable in size and focus on agile delivery and emerging technologies.
• SySS GmbH: German IT security firm specializing in penetration testing, security consulting, and technical security audits. Directly comparable in penetration testing, OWASP ASVS, and information security advisory services.
• msg systems AG: Large German IT consulting and software firm with deep automotive and financial services practices. Closely comparable to BWS given overlapping automotive heritage, IT consulting scope, and GRC/security advisory offerings.
• adesso SE: German IT consulting and custom software development firm of comparable scale, serving enterprise and mid-market across multiple verticals. Comparable business model combining professional services with industry-specific software solutions.
• Robotron Datenbank-Software GmbH: German IT services and software firm providing consulting, custom development, and industry-specific software solutions. Comparable in serving German Mittelstand and enterprise across multiple verticals.
• secunet Security Networks AG: Leading German IT security provider offering consulting, penetration testing, and secure software solutions. Directly comparable in security/GRC advisory capabilities, particularly for critical infrastructure and regulated industries.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT services firm providing consulting, software development, and infrastructure services to enterprise and mid-market. Comparable size and customer segment with multi-location German footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Transporeon (Trimble Transportation): Established European logistics platform providing yard management, carrier scheduling, and dock appointment scheduling. Directly overlaps with oncap YMS but operates at significantly larger scale with broader logistics ecosystem integrations.
• Allgeier SE: Diversified German IT services and software group with significantly larger scale. Operates overlapping consulting, software development, and cybersecurity services across multiple verticals, but as a much broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Traction Guest: Visitor management software platform competing with oncap Reception in the digital visitor check-in category. Comparable product offering focused on enterprise visitor experience and security compliance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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