RECOS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS

What RECOS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS does

RECOS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS GmbH is a Munich-based full-service IT system house serving business customers across Germany, from Mittelstand (SMB) organizations to large enterprises with complex, multi-site, high-availability environments. It was founded in January 2013 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dr. Richtmann & Eder AG, tracing its technical heritage back to 1973. The company operates a compact team (11–50 employees) and delivers the full IT stack — from strategy and consulting through implementation to ongoing operations — covering network security, WLAN, routing, switching, endpoint and server security, virtualization/VDI, cloud/hosting, and managed services. A defining structural feature is its own data center in Munich, enabling in-country data processing with no foreign data handling, positioned around European technology sovereignty and NIS2/DSGVO compliance.

The product portfolio is structured as a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its two proprietary products — CoreWall by RECOS and Firecore by RECOS — are European business firewalls built on the OPNsense Business Edition platform (developed by Deciso B.V.), extended with GeoIP blocking, Web Application Firewall, advanced proxy, VPN, and central management; Firecore packages this software with selected hardware across Compact, Pro, Enterprise, and Industrial tiers (1G to 25G+ interfaces). These are complemented by add-on modules and resold/managed third-party technologies, including ZenArmor Layer-7 DPI, Trend Micro endpoint security, Swissbit hardware MFA tokens, RUCKUS WLAN (with a cloud-managed option run from the Munich Tier-4 data center), Allied Telesis switches and AMF automation, and MikroTik routing. The CoreWall Captive Portal Service provides DSGVO-compliant, custom-branded guest WLAN login for hospitality, retail, education, and public-sector venues.

Revenue is generated through a mix of models: recurring managed services (WiFi as a Service, Managed Firewall, Managed Security) under a Service-as-a-Service framing, hardware sales, project-based professional services and consulting, standard software licensing and support, and rental/leasing options. Go-to-market is direct, sales-led, and relationship-driven — the company explicitly rejects call centers and self-serve motions in favor of direct personal contacts, consultative engagement, and long-term partnerships. Pricing is predominantly quotation-based and not publicly disclosed; the only published prices are for captive portal design (490 EUR initial design, 390 EUR for post-design modifications, plus VAT). Segmentation is horizontal, spanning Mittelstand, large corporate environments, and vertical guest-WLAN use cases (hotels, showrooms, schools, public institutions, events).

Name

RECOS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS

Legal name

RECOS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS GmbH

Website

https://recos.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A Munich-based full-service IT system house serving Mittelstand and enterprise customers across Germany with network security, WLAN, infrastructure, and managed services, including proprietary OPNsense-based CoreWall and Firecore firewalls run from its own German data center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Infrastructure & Network Security

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAEAEAL

Network Resilience & High Availability Services (Redundancy, Failover)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Network & Infrastructure Services

SECONDARYBPAEALAG

Cyber Recovery & Ransomware-Resilient Backup Services

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery & Backup Services

Keywords

• Network security services
• Firewall appliances
• Managed IT services
• WLAN solutions
• IT infrastructure consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Service-as-a-Service model providing ongoing IT management, monitoring, maintenance, and support on a recurring basis without upfront capital investment. Includes Managed WLAN (WiFi as a Service), Managed Firewall, and Managed Security Services.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of IT infrastructure hardware including servers, storage, networking equipment (switches, routers, firewalls), endpoints, and accessories. Governed by specific terms for delivery, retention of title, and warranty.
3. Professional Services & Consulting: Strategic IT consulting, system planning, implementation, digital transformation support, training, and custom software development. Delivered as project-based engagements.
4. Standard Software Licensing & Support: Licensing and support for standard software products, including configuration, error diagnosis, and defect resolution under warranty terms.
5. Rental / Leasing Models: Flexible rental and leasing options offered for hardware (including Allied Telesis) and managed services, providing customers with cost predictability and avoiding large upfront investments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RECOS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS is a full-service IT system house that plans, implements, and operates IT infrastructure, network security, WLAN, and endpoint security solutions for business customers in Germany. The company sells proprietary firewall products (CoreWall and FireCore by RECOS, built on OPNsense Business Edition) along with complementary best-of-breed technologies (RUCKUS WLAN, Allied Telesis switching, MikroTik routing, Trend Micro endpoint security, Swissbit MFA tokens, ZenArmor Layer-7 DPI). RECOS also delivers consulting, training, custom development, hardware service (Fujitsu), and managed/recurring services including WiFi-as-a-Service and Managed Firewall.

Product overview

RECOS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS is a full-service IT system house offering a portfolio of security, networking, and infrastructure solutions. The core products include CoreWall by RECOS and FireCore by RECOS — proprietary European firewall platforms based on OPNsense, offered both as software and as integrated hardware appliances. These are complemented by add-on modules including ZenArmor (Layer-7 DPI extension), Trend Micro Endpoint Security, Swissbit hardware MFA tokens, RUCKUS WLAN (with cloud-hosted option), Allied Telesis AMF (network automation) and Switches, and MikroTik routers. The portfolio is structured as platform-plus-modules: CoreWall/FireCore serve as the core security platform, with ZenArmor, the Captive Portal Service, and third-party security/networking products functioning as add-ons that extend functionality. RECOS also delivers professional services including Consulting, Training, Fujitsu Servicepoint, Development, Managed Services, and WiFi as a Service — positioning the company as both a product vendor and a managed service provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CoreWall by RECOS: European business firewall solution based on OPNsense Business Edition, offering transparent, GDPR-compliant network security.
• FireCore by RECOS
• ZenArmor

Products and services

• CoreWall by RECOS European business firewall solution based on OPNsense Business Edition, providing network security with GeoIP blocking, Web Application Firewall, advanced proxy, VPN, and central management. Extensible with ZenArmor for Layer-7 analysis. Targeted at organizations needing transparent, GDPR-compliant network security.
• FireCore by RECOS Combined firewall appliance combining optimized hardware with CoreWall software on OPNsense basis. Available in performance classes from compact entry devices to high-performance systems exceeding 10 Gbit/s throughput for data centers, including rugged/industrial variants for harsh environments.
• ZenArmor Layer-7 DPI Layer-7 analysis and content filtering extension for CoreWall firewalls. Provides Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), TLS inspection, application control, web filtering across 120+ categories, threat intelligence cloud integration, and compliance reporting for NIS2 requirements.
• CoreWall Captive Portal Service Customizable WLAN guest access portal service enabling branded login pages with corporate design for CoreWall, Firecore, and standard OPNsense systems. Fully GDPR-compliant with customizable privacy notices, terms of service, and imprint.
• Trend Micro Endpoint Security Endpoint protection platform including Worry-Free Business Security for SMB, Apex One with Apex Central for enterprise environments, Deep Security for server/workload protection, and optional XDR capabilities for security event correlation.
• Swissbit Security Tokens Hardware-based multi-factor authentication tokens including USB-A, USB-C, and NFC variants supporting FIDO2, U2F, OTP (TOTP/HOTP), and PKI authentication standards. Manufactured in Europe, GDPR-compliant, with no smartphone or cloud dependency.
• RUCKUS WLAN (with Cloud option) Intelligent wireless networking solutions for demanding environments featuring BeamFlex+ adaptive antenna technology, ChannelFly proactive channel optimization, and SmartMesh self-healing capabilities. Available in Unleashed (controllerless), SmartZone (centralized), or Cloud Managed deployment options including a cloud option operated from RECOS Munich Tier-4 data center.
• Allied Telesis AMF (Automated Management Framework) Automated Management Framework enabling self-managing networks with automatic configuration, backups, firmware management, and security. Integrates directly into core switches without external software, includes AMF-Sec for automated threat response.
• Allied Telesis Switches Enterprise switching solutions ranging from access switches with Multi-Gig PoE to aggregation/core switches supporting 10G-100G uplinks. Features AlliedWare Plus OS, VCStack, EPSRing, and AMF automation.
• MikroTik Routing European router solutions from Latvia providing high-performance routing with RouterOS for firewall, VPN, and site connectivity applications. Supports up to 100G interfaces and NIS2-compliant network segmentation.
• Consulting Services Strategic IT consulting covering digital strategy, sustainable IT strategies, system analysis and optimization, and digitalization project support delivered as project-based engagements.
• Training Services Practical training programs including user training for IT solutions, admin and power-user IT training, and workshops on IT security, cloud, and related topics. Offered on-site or digitally.
• Fujitsu Servicepoint Certified service point for Fujitsu hardware including repair, maintenance, warranty and support case management, and immediate assistance for hardware problems. Optional loaner device provision is available.
• Development Services Custom software development including individual application development, API integration and workflow automation, and optimization of existing software solutions.
• Remote Support Tools Support and remote access modules enabling direct system access for problem analysis and resolution. Includes TeamViewer-based support module and permanent host module for maintenance and updates, with Zammad-based ticketing.
• Managed IT Services Comprehensive managed IT services including monitoring, maintenance, consulting, and support for network, security, and server infrastructures delivered on a recurring subscription basis. Includes Managed WLAN, Managed Firewall, and Managed Security Services.
• WiFi as a Service WLAN infrastructure, operations, and support provided as a service model for complete flexibility without investment risk, including planning, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% reduction in network operations effort through Allied Telesis AMF automation
• +2 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

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• ZenArmorcoreTechnology or IntegrationZenArmor is integrated with RECOS CoreWall as a Layer-7 DPI and application control extension. RECOS offers integration, licensing, management, and managed ZenArmor services. ZenArmor provides deep packet inspection, TLS inspection, threat intelligence, and content filtering for enterprise security environments.
• OPNsense (Deciso B.V.)coreTechnology or IntegrationRECOS CoreWall and Firecore products are built on the OPNsense Business Edition platform, developed by Deciso B.V. in Europe. RECOS extends OPNsense with proprietary configurations, professional support, and managed services.
• Allied TelesiscoreTechnology or IntegrationRECOS designs, implements, and manages network infrastructures based on Allied Telesis switches (Access, Aggregation, Core, and Industrial models) and the AMF automation framework. RECOS offers planning, rollouts, managed services, and rental options for Allied Telesis equipment.
• MikroTikcoreTechnology or IntegrationRECOS is a certified MikroTik partner, offering MikroTik router solutions (made in Latvia) for enterprise routing, NIS2-compliant security, and network segmentation. RECOS provides design, implementation, NIS2 security concepts, managed services, and training for MikroTik products.
• RUCKUS Networks (CommScope)coreTechnology or IntegrationRECOS offers RUCKUS WLAN solutions including Unleashed (controllerless), SmartZone (centralized management), and Cloud Managed modes (operated from RECOS Munich Tier-4 data center). RECOS provides WLAN surveying, installation, managed WLAN, and 24/7 monitoring.
• Trend MicrocoreTechnology or IntegrationRECOS distributes and manages Trend Micro endpoint security products spanning Worry-Free Business Security (SMB), Apex One + Apex Central (enterprise), Deep Security for workloads, and optional XDR. RECOS handles needs analysis, rollout, policy design, and optional managed endpoint security.
• Swissbit AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationRECOS offers Swissbit hardware security tokens (USB-A, USB-C, NFC, FIDO2, U2F, OTP, PKI) for hardware-based MFA. Swissbit tokens are developed and produced in Germany/Europe, are DSGVO-compliant, and require no smartphone or cloud dependency. RECOS provides consultation, integration, and managed rollouts.
• Dr. Richtmann & Eder AGflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRECOS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS GmbH was founded in January 2013 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dr. Richtmann & Eder AG. RECOS traces its technical heritage and expertise back to 1973 through the parent company. The parent company provides the institutional foundation and historical continuity for RECOS's operations.
• Steen DigitalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSteen Digital designed and implemented RECOS's own website (attributed as designer in footer: 'designed by Steen Digital'). Additionally, Steen Digital co-develops and designs Captive Portal solutions alongside RECOS for OPNsense systems.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Allgeier SE: German IT services group providing managed services, security, and digitalization across multiple verticals. Comparable in bundling managed security and IT services for German enterprise customers, though larger and more diversified than RECOS.
• Controlware GmbH: German IT system house specializing in network, datacenter, and security solutions with managed services. Direct comparable in offering integrated network security and managed service portfolios to German enterprises.
• Computacenter: UK-headquartered European IT infrastructure and managed services provider with deep German operations. Comparable as a managed network/security services provider targeting enterprise and mid-market customers across hybrid environments.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT system integrator focused on data center, security, and managed services. Closely comparable in combining cybersecurity, datacenter, and managed service offerings for enterprise and mid-market in the DACH region.
• CANCOM SE: German hybrid IT and managed services provider serving SMB through enterprise. Comparable in providing managed network, security, cloud, and Workplace services to German-speaking mid-market customers.
• Bechtle AG: Germany's largest IT system house, providing enterprise hardware, software, services, and managed IT across the full stack. Directly comparable as a German IT integrator serving Mittelstand and enterprise, though at much larger scale than RECOS.

Emerging players

• LANCOM Systems GmbH: German manufacturer of professional network infrastructure (routing, switching, WLAN, firewall) with European data sovereignty positioning. Compares as a competing European-made network/security hardware vendor targeting German mid-market and regulated customers.
• Eye Security: European cybersecurity provider delivering managed detection, response, and ransomware protection to SMB and mid-market with a strong DACH presence. Compares as a managed-security competitor addressing similar NIS2/ransomware pain points via recurring service models.

Others

• Deciso B.V. (OPNsense): European developer of the OPNsense open-source firewall platform on which RECOS CoreWall and FireCore are built. Directly relevant as the underlying technology supplier and adjacent ecosystem participant in the European firewall market.

Direct peers

• Securepoint GmbH: German cybersecurity vendor specializing in UTM/firewall appliances (Unified Security) with channel-based managed service delivery. Compares as a directly competing European-made firewall/UTM vendor serving German SMB and mid-market, though via a more product-led channel model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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