What PLANET IC does

PLANET IC GmbH is a privately held German digital communications company headquartered in Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, founded in 1992 by Andreas Scher (managing director) and currently employing approximately 50 staff. The company operates through two integrated business divisions: a Digital Agency providing website development, portal and mobile application engineering, social media campaigns, and online marketing for OpenCms and WordPress platforms; and an IT System House & Data Center offering ISO 27001-certified colocation, server housing, managed hosting, network monitoring, domain registration, and cloud services. As the official Alkacon Software partner for OpenCms, PLANET IC has developed the OpenCms eGovernment Edition for municipal websites and was among the first providers nationwide to integrate the new German electronic ID card (nPA) for online identity verification. The company operates the only ISO 27001-certified colocation facility in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, with capacity for 3,000 servers across 500 sqm of data center space, multi-carrier connectivity (Arelion, Telekom, Vodafone, Colt), and DSGVO-compliant on-premise AI infrastructure.

PLANET IC serves over 200 customers across six declared verticals: financial services (Deutsche Kreditbank AG, Miles & More, SKG BANK), public sector (State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Amt Crivitz, Universität Greifswald), tourism (Baltic Sea resort associations and hotels), utilities and energy (WEMAG AG, Stadtwerke Rostock), real estate, and media and publishing (via the 2008-acquired MVweb media agency brand). The customer mix spans long-tenured enterprise and government accounts with multi-year managed services contracts and 24/7 SLAs.

The business model combines project-based professional services revenue (web development, consulting, system integration) with recurring managed services revenue (colocation, hosting, domain registration, email, SSL). Pricing is custom and quote-based for enterprise engagements, governed by AGB and specialized contract terms with multi-year terms typical. Go-to-market is sales-led direct enterprise sales supplemented by the annual Tourismusforum conference for lead generation and thought leadership. The company has remained privately held under founders and managing directors, with no disclosed external funding.

Name

PLANET IC

Legal name

PLANET IC GmbH

Website

https://planet-ic.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PLANET IC GmbH is a privately held German digital agency and ISO 27001-certified IT system house founded in 1992, serving financial services, public sector, tourism, utilities, and media clients across Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with web development, colocation, and managed services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Services and Digital Agency

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry/Vertical Cloud Platforms (e.g., Gov/Healthcare/Financial Cloud Regions) (HDABAAAL)

Keywords

• Digital agency services
• Managed IT services
• Colocation hosting
• Web development
• E-government solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwerin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Web Development & Digital Agency Services: Website development, design, and digital transformation services for web, mobile, and social media using OpenCms and WordPress. Project-based engagements for enterprises and public sector.
2. Colocation & Data Center Services: Server housing, rack space (from 1/4 rack), colocation, and hosting services in ISO 27001 certified data center. Services include carrier-neutral connectivity, redundant power, and 24/7 support.
3. Managed IT Services & Support Contracts: Ongoing IT management, network monitoring, server virtualization, and technical support with SLA agreements for enterprise clients.
4. Software Development & Integration: Custom web applications, portal development, e-commerce solutions, and system integrations for financial services and public administration.
5. Domain & Internet Services: Domain registration services as DENIC member since 2000, email services including hosted Exchange, and SSL certificates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PLANET IC is a digital agency and IT system house that designs, develops, and operates digital communications, websites, portals, and e-government platforms, and provides colocation, hosting, and managed IT services out of its own ISO 27001 certified data center in Schwerin. The company delivers project-based web development (OpenCms, WordPress, custom applications) alongside recurring managed services, network connectivity, and domain services to enterprise, financial, government, and tourism clients.

Product overview

PLANET IC operates as a digital agency and IT services provider with two core divisions: a Digital Agency offering website/portal development, mobile applications, and social media services; and an IT System House & Data Center providing colocation, hosting, managed services, and connectivity. The product portfolio includes OpenCms solutions (official Alkacon partner), WordPress solutions, e-government platforms, online marketing services, and cloud hosting. The ISO 27001 certified data center serves as the infrastructure backbone, enabling managed services including email hosting, SSL, and VPN solutions. Domain services and high-bandwidth connectivity through multiple carriers complement the offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Agency Services Strategic and creative digital services including website development, portal development, mobile applications, and social media campaigns for enterprises, public sector, and tourism clients. Integrated teams of strategy, design, and technology specialists deliver projects on OpenCms, WordPress, and custom platforms.
• IT System House & Data Center Services Managed IT services including colocation, server housing, hosting, server virtualization, and managed services with SLAs in an ISO 27001 certified data center. Designed for enterprise and public sector clients requiring high availability and security.
• OpenCms Solutions Content Management System solutions built on OpenCms, including the proprietary OpenCms eGovernment Edition for municipal government websites. Delivered as an official Alkacon Software partner for public sector and enterprise clients.
• E-Government Solutions Digital solutions for public administration including municipal websites, citizen portals, accessibility-compliant web presences, and electronic ID (nPA) integration enabling online account opening and identity verification.
• Colocation & Hosting Services Server housing, rack space (from 1/4 rack), and hosting services in the ISO 27001 certified Schwerin data center with multi-carrier connectivity, redundant power (7-day diesel generator), solar power, geothermal cooling, and 24/7 surveillance and security.
• Managed IT Services & Support Contracts Ongoing IT management, network monitoring, server virtualization, hosted Exchange email, email archiving, SSL certificates, URL monitoring, and VPN solutions with Cisco technology, backed by SLA agreements.
• Domain & Internet Services Domain registration services as DENIC member, hosted Exchange email, SSL certificates, and high-bandwidth internet connectivity through multiple Tier-1 carriers including Arelion, Telekom, Vodafone, and Colt.
• Online Marketing Services Digital marketing services including Google Ads campaigns, SEO optimization, social media marketing (Facebook, Instagram), reputation management, and TrustYou semantic review analysis for tourism and enterprise clients.
• WordPress Solutions WordPress-based websites and webshops for customers including eco bonds projects and e-commerce solutions with booking integrations (bookingkit, Regiondo).
• Cloud Solutions Cloud services including Microsoft Software as a Service (SPLA), Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Cloud solutions, and private cloud hosting in the company's ISO 27001 certified data center.
• GDPR-Compliant AI Infrastructure On-premise AI infrastructure with dedicated AI chips hosted inside the ISO 27001 certified data center, enabling GDPR-compliant AI processing for software development, customer support, and analytics without data leaving the facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 200 customers across multiple industries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Arelion (Tier-1 Carrier)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Direct connection to Tier-1 carrier network. Provides high-speed internet backbone connectivity for data center operations.
• Alkacon Software GmbH (OpenCms Developer)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Official partner of Alkacon Software, the core developer of OpenCms CMS. PLANET IC has been using and implementing OpenCms since 2008 and developed OpenCms eGovernment Edition for municipal websites. Long-standing technical partnership with access to latest CMS developments.
• Cisco SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Cisco reseller partnership providing networking equipment and solutions. Multiple Cisco certifications for staff. Used for customer network infrastructure including routers, switches, and security solutions.
• Fraunhofer IGDflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2010Strategic partnership in MEMO project (Mediengestützte Lern- und Kollaborationsdienste für Elektro-Mobilität). Consortium lead by PLANET IC with 4M EUR project volume. World's leading institution for applied visual computing developing e-learning technologies for e-mobility workforce training.
• Copendia GmbH & Co. KGflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2010Project partner in MEMO consortium for e-learning solutions in e-mobility. German e-learning specialist contributing content and platform expertise.
• imc information multimedia communication AGflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2010Project partner in MEMO consortium. Leading e-learning platform provider contributing learning management system expertise.
• Berufsbildungszentrum der Kreishandwerkerschaft Märkischer Kreis e.V.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2010Vocational training center partner in MEMO project. Provides expertise in skilled trades training for automotive e-mobility qualifications.
• Technologie-Zentrum, Handwerks-Bildungsstätten e.V.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2010Training technology center partner in MEMO project. Contributes technical training expertise for workforce qualification in e-mobility sector.
• DENIC eGcoreTechnology or Integration · 31 January 2000First DENIC member in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (since 2000). Manages .de domains and enables domain registration services. 25 years of membership celebrated in 2025.
• RIPE NCCcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1994Regional internet registry membership since 2002 (25 years as of 2027). Enables autonomous system operations, IP address allocation, and internet routing coordination.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• q.beyond AG: German mid-market IT services and cloud provider offering managed services, colocation, and SAP/cloud consultancy. Comparable in targeting German SME and public sector customers with combined IT services + data center proposition.
• Hetzner Online GmbH: Privately held German hosting and data center operator with similar geographic focus (Gunzenhausen, Bavaria) and emphasis on colocation, dedicated servers, and ISO-certified infrastructure. Closest comparable in pure data center operations and DSGVO-conscious positioning.
• PlusServer GmbH: German managed hosting and cloud provider specializing in DSGVO-compliant infrastructure for enterprise customers. Comparable in regulatory positioning, data center operations, and focus on German mid-market with regulated workloads.
• Allgeier SE: German IT services group covering enterprise software, consulting, and managed services. Comparable in the breadth of IT services + vertical specialization approach, though substantially larger (EUR 400M+ revenue).
• Datagroup SE: German IT services provider combining managed services, cloud hosting, and own data center operations. Direct comparable in business model mix of agency-style consulting + hosting infrastructure, though materially larger (EUR 400M+ revenue). Most relevant listed peer for benchmarking PLANET IC's data center + IT services profile.
• SinnerSchrader (Accenture Song): German digital agency specializing in web platforms, e-commerce, and digital transformation for enterprise clients. Comparable in B2B digital agency services focus, though now operating as part of Accenture Song at significantly larger scale.
• nexum AG: German digital agency with similar integrated digital strategy, design, and technology offering. Comparable in digital agency services spine, though nexum operates at larger scale and lacks the owned data center infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• T-Systems International: Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT arm and one of Germany's largest IT services and data center providers. Competes in the same public sector and regulated workload space as PLANET IC, but at hyperscale with full national and international footprint.
• IONOS SE: Europe's largest hosting provider and dominant German cloud/hosting incumbent. Comparable product offering (web hosting, cloud, managed services) but at vastly greater scale and broader geographic reach; represents the competitive ceiling for smaller regional colocation providers.
• Strato GmbH: Major German hosting and cloud provider with broad product portfolio covering web hosting, servers, and managed services. Overlaps with PLANET IC's hosting and domain services; competes for SME and prosumer hosting workloads in the German market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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