DESK Software and Consulting

What DESK Software and Consulting does

DESK Software & Consulting GmbH is a privately held German Sage Platinum Partner founded circa 1993 and headquartered in Eibelshausen, Hesse, with 11-50 employees. The company sells, implements, and supports Sage 100 ERP and Sage HR Suite for small and mid-sized enterprises across the DACH region, with particular depth in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, tire retail, and trade verticals. Its portfolio comprises the two core Sage platforms — covering accounting, warehouse management, production, CRM/xRM, HR, payroll, and time tracking — delivered on-premises or via the DESK-Cloud, plus a catalogue of proprietary add-on modules branded as Desk Module, Desk Tyreline, and Desk repV, alongside functional extensions for e-invoicing (OCR-based invoice processing in XRechnung/ZUGFeRD), DATEV Unternehmen Online document transfer, EBICS/PSD2 bank connectivity, ISO-compliant quality management, digital delivery notes, browser-based BI dashboards, and a web-based xRM mobile client. Since 2023, DESK has operated as a member of the Software Partners Group (SPG), Germany's largest Sage partner organization, while retaining independent management under three Geschäftsführer (Volker Schneider, Edgar Ertel, Sascha Breithecker).

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring Sage software subscriptions, one-time licensing of proprietary add-on modules, and fee-based professional services for consulting, implementation, training, and support. Distribution is direct — a sales-led mix of field/enterprise engagement for mid-market accounts and inside sales (phone, email, Microsoft Bookings online scheduling) for SMBs — supplemented by content marketing through a YouTube channel (@Sage-Profi), a weekly blog, monthly newsletter, and webinars. Pricing is not publicly disclosed beyond a EUR 375 flat fee for e-invoice setup and freemium trial terms (3 months for Sage 100, 30 days for Sage HR Suite). The customer base spans long-tenured enterprise accounts such as DATRON AG (Sage 100 since 1998) and Bimatec Soraluce (since 2001) alongside smaller SME customers, and the company has held a top-15 ranking among Sage business partners in DACH for seven consecutive years.

Name

DESK Software and Consulting

Legal name

DESK Software & Consulting GmbH

Website

https://desk-firm.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

German Sage Platinum Partner founded in 1993 that sells, implements, and supports Sage 100 ERP and Sage HR Suite — plus proprietary add-on modules — for small and mid-sized enterprises across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Business Software Implementation

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC), Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Sage ERP implementation
• SME business software
• HR software consulting
• ERP add-on modules
• Sage Platinum Partner

Headquarters

HQ city

Escheburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sage Software Licensing and Subscription: DESK resells and implements Sage 100 ERP and Sage HR Suite software. Revenue is generated through software license fees and ongoing subscription/maintenance fees for Sage products, positioning DESK as a Platinum-level channel partner.
2. Professional Services (Consulting, Implementation, Training): DESK provides paid consulting, installation, and training services for Sage 100 implementations, including custom module deployments, data migrations, and process optimization engagements.
3. Training and Onboarding Services: Structured training sessions offered for Sage 100 modules (Warehouse Management, Accounting, DMS, HR), booked via online scheduling and charged as service engagements.
4. Proprietary Module Sales: DESK develops and sells proprietary extensions including Desk Module, Desk Tyreline, Desk repV, and specialized add-ons, bundled with Sage 100 implementations or sold separately.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DESK Software & Consulting GmbH is a Sage Platinum Partner that sells, implements, and supports Sage 100 ERP and Sage HR Suite software for small and medium-sized enterprises in the DACH region. Around these platforms, the company develops and delivers proprietary add-on modules (DESK Module, DESK Tyreline, DESK repV) and functional extensions (e-Invoice, Bankanbindung, DATEV interface, Qualitätsmanagement, BI 2.0, xRM Mobile Plus), complemented by consulting, implementation, training, and ongoing support services.

Product overview

DESK Software & Consulting GmbH is a Sage Platinum Partner offering a portfolio of Sage ERP/HR software complemented by proprietary add-on modules. The core offering centers on Sage 100 (modular ERP for inventory, accounting, production, CRM, and DMS) and the Sage HR Suite (personnel management, payroll, time tracking), both available on-premises or via DESK-Cloud. Around these platforms, DESK delivers a suite of ready-made extensions under the DESK Module brand — including industry-specific solutions like DESK Tyreline for tire retail and DESK repV for repair management, as well as functional add-ons such as the Sage 100 e-Invoice module for OCR-based electronic invoice processing, the DATEV Unternehmen Online Schnittstelle for automated document transfer to tax advisors, the Sage 100 Bankanbindung for direct bank connectivity, the Sage 100 Qualitätsmanagement module for ISO-compliant quality management and 8D reporting, and the Sage 100 Digitaler Lieferschein for paperless delivery workflows. Additional products include Sage 50 Handwerk for trade businesses and the Sage 100 Business Intelligence 2.0 / xRM Mobile Plus modules extending the platform with BI dashboards and mobile access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Desk Tyreline: Industry solution for all businesses in tire wholesale and retail.
• Desk repV
• Desk Module

Products and services

• Sage 100 Modular ERP software for small to mid-sized enterprises covering inventory management, accounting/finance, production, CRM/xRM, and DMS/archiving; deployable on-premises or via DESK-Cloud; resold and implemented by DESK as a Sage Platinum Partner.
• Sage HR Suite Comprehensive HR software covering personnel management, payroll, and time tracking; available in cloud or on-premises deployment; includes modules for Entgelttransparenz (pay equity reporting); resold and implemented by DESK as a Sage Platinum Partner.
• Sage 50 Handwerk Trade and craft business software built on 40 years of Sage experience; tailored for small trade businesses with individual requirements; offered by DESK through its Sage partner network.
• DESK Module (proprietary add-on suite) Ready-made proprietary extensions for Sage 100 and Sage HR Suite, including sanctions list screening, importer, contract management, add2mail, digital delivery note, and Tyreline modules; precisely tailored to customer requirements and easy to install; sold via the Sage Forum shop.
• DESK Tyreline Industry solution for tire wholesale and retail operations; manages tire inventory, sales, and specialized retail processes for tire businesses; integrated with Sage 100.
• DESK repV Repair management module integrated with Sage 100; enhances customer satisfaction and efficiency through deployment planning, inventory management, and returns handling.
• Sage 100 e-Invoice Electronic invoice processing module for Sage 100; supports automated invoice import via drag-and-drop, email monitoring, or scan-to-folder; includes OCR text recognition, duplicate detection, configurable approval workflows, 1-click posting, and GoBD-compliant document archiving; integrates with Sage DMS, DocuWare, ELO, bitfarm, and EASY Archive.
• Sage 100 DATEV Unternehmen Online Schnittstelle Extension to Sage 100's existing DATEV interface; enables automated import/export of all financial data and supporting documents to DATEV Unternehmen Online; provides accountants and tax advisors direct access to document images linked to bookings.
• Sage 100 Bankanbindung (Bank Connection) Direct bank connectivity extension for Sage 100; supports EBICS for professional payment traffic and modern Open Banking interfaces (PSD2/FinTS/XS2A); connects bank accounts directly to Sage 100 for automated payment processing and real-time account information.
• Sage 100 Qualitätsmanagement (Quality Management) Quality management module integrated into Sage 100 inventory management and production; supports ISO-compliant processes, complaint management, supplier evaluation, 8D-Report, inspection planning, traceability, and CAQ processes; integrates with Sage DMS and Sage xRM; co-developed with CHIPSIZE.
• Sage 100 Digitaler Lieferschein (Digital Delivery Note) Digital delivery note module for Sage 100; enables paperless delivery with digital signature and immediate invoicing; delivery notes processed and archived digitally within Sage 100.
• Sage 100 Business Intelligence 2.0 Browser-based business intelligence module; provides real-time dashboards accessible on notebook, tablet, or smartphone without cloud dependency; based on Sage 100 BI-Tool; supports SQL queries via Query Tool DX and automated report delivery via Query Exporter.
• Sage 100 xRM Mobile Plus Mobile client for Sage 100 xRM; web-technology-based; provides dashboard, address management, activity capture, to-do lists, sales document access, project/service planning, document upload/download, and digital acceptance signatures; deployable via cloud or on-premises.
• Sage 100 Professional Services (Consulting, Implementation, Training) Paid professional services for Sage 100 ERP covering consulting, installation, training, and ongoing support; includes custom module deployments, data migrations, and process optimization engagements; structured training sessions available for Warehouse Management, Accounting, DMS, and HR modules, booked via online scheduling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% reduction in invoice processing time (e-Invoice implementation)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability2 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Software Partners Group (SPG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Since 2023, DESK is a member of the Software Partners Group (SPG), the largest Sage partner organization in Germany. SPG is a B2B software and services group specializing in ERP and HR solutions for SMEs. Membership provides DESK with shared technology, infrastructure, personnel resources, and access to a nationwide partner network. SPG continues to expand through strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
• Sage GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDESK is a Sage Platinum Partner — the highest partner level in Sage's partner program. As a Platinum Partner, DESK sells, implements, and supports Sage 100 ERP and Sage HR Suite software. The partnership involves meeting strict quality criteria and maintaining high standards set by Sage. DESK has been a Sage partner for over 30 years and is among the top 15 Sage partners in the DACH region.
• isales GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of the Software Partners Group. isales GmbH is a Sage Platinum Partner operating within the SPG network, potentially collaborating on Sage implementations.
• Iquinox GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of the Software Partners Group. Iquinox GmbH is a Sage 100 Platinum Partner within the SPG network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sage GmbH: German arm of Sage Group plc, the vendor whose products DESK resells and implements. Closely relevant because Sage's product strategy, pricing, and partner program directly determine DESK's economics and contract structure.
• Allgeier Group: German IT services and software group with a substantial ERP and enterprise applications consulting practice across the DACH region. Comparable to DESK in offering enterprise application consulting and ERP implementation services, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• COSMO CONSULT: Large German ERP and digital transformation consultancy serving mid-market and enterprise customers with Microsoft Dynamics and SAP. Comparable to DESK as a DACH-based ERP consulting/implementation partner targeting SMEs, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• ATOSS Software: Public German vendor of workforce management, HR, and payroll software targeting SMEs and enterprises. Comparable to DESK's Sage HR Suite practice as a DACH-focused HR software provider, though operating as a vendor rather than a channel partner.
• Arvato Systems: Bertelsmann-owned IT services and consulting company with a substantial DACH ERP and digital transformation practice. Comparable to DESK in providing enterprise application consulting and managed services to mid-market clients in the German-speaking market.
• Software Partners Group (SPG): Largest Sage partner organization in Germany, of which DESK became a member in 2023. SPG pursues strategic acquisitions of Sage partners and shares resources across its member firms, functioning as a roll-up platform in the same DACH Sage channel.

Emerging players

• sevDesk: Cloud-native accounting and ERP software for German SMEs and freelancers. Competes with Sage 100 for the same SME digitalization budget but with a SaaS-first delivery model that contrasts with Sage 100's on-premises heritage.
• Lexoffice (Haufe Group): Cloud-based accounting and invoicing software for German SMEs and self-employed professionals, part of Haufe Group. Competes with Sage 100's accounting and e-invoicing capabilities for the digitalization wallet of German SMEs, especially micro and small businesses.

Direct peers

• Iquinox GmbH: Sage 100 Platinum Partner and SPG network member, focused on Sage 100 ERP and HR implementations for German SMEs. Closely comparable to DESK in product portfolio, partner tier, and customer segment.
• isales GmbH: Sage Platinum Partner also operating within the Software Partners Group (SPG) network in the DACH region, selling Sage 50 Handwerk and Sage 100 implementations to SMEs. Direct comparable to DESK in scope, partner tier, and geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Sage-Profi
• Facebookfacebook.com/DeskGmbH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/desk-software-consulting-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 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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