What its-people does

its-people (legal entity: bcs-people GmbH) is a Frankfurt am Main-based private German IT consultancy founded in 2004 that delivers database, analytics, security, CRM, and SAP ERP services to German-speaking enterprises, with a notable niche in custom software for rail transport operators. Its core technology stack spans Oracle (including APEX), Microsoft SQL, SAP HANA, and Salesforce, with additional capabilities in Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence (including MicroStrategy), Big Data, ML/AI, Data Governance, and performance tuning. The firm also develops bespoke solutions such as its epos rail vehicle maintenance software, which manages spare parts logistics and maintenance scheduling over multi-decade fleet lifecycles.

The company operates a professional services revenue model combining project-based consulting, expert staff augmentation, and security/health-check engagements, complemented by training programs (Security Awareness, DBA Coaching, Database Health Checks). Its go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise sales led by free initial consultations, supported by content marketing (blog, newsletter), event-led demand generation (information events and webinars at venues like Villa Orange Bio-Hotel), and deep community engagement through annual DOAG and Oracle community conference participation since 2003. AI/ML features across NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics are demonstrated through proofs of concept such as the award-winning BIO.KI.S.S. biotope recognition project.

The firm maintains a small core team (1-10 employees) anchored by Managing Partner Theodor von Verschuer and portfolio managers for Information Security (Andreas Hoffmann, ~20 years tenure) and Salesforce/CRM (Uwe Blenz), supported by an extended network of freelance specialists. Strategic partnerships with eperi GmbH (GDPR cloud encryption), MicroStrategy (BI/ESG), Harrison Assessments (engagement diagnostics), and AD Leadership Consulting extend the firm's solution portfolio beyond pure consulting into integrated data, security, and sustainability offerings for the DACH market.

Name

its-people

Legal name

bcs-people GmbH

Website

https://its-people.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

its-people is a Frankfurt-based German IT consultancy founded in 2004 that delivers database, analytics, security, CRM, and SAP ERP services to German-speaking enterprises, including custom rail vehicle maintenance software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

IT & Software Engineering Staffing (BPACADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

ITSM Managed Services (Run/Operate/Optimize) (BPAEAJAN), Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC), ITIL/ITSM Process Consulting & Implementation (BPAEAJAB)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• Database administration
• IT security consulting
• SAP ERP optimization
• Data analytics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dreieich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting and Staffing Services: Provides experienced IT and management experts to client companies for database, analytics, and security projects. Services range from strategic consulting through conception, implementation, and operation of sustainable solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

its-people is an IT consulting and staffing firm that supplies experienced specialists and project-based consulting in databases (Oracle, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL), analytics/BI, IT security, CRM (Salesforce), SAP ERP optimization, and sustainability/ESG reporting. It also develops custom software solutions, notably epos for rail vehicle maintenance, and provides external IT expert placement for client projects.

Product overview

its-people is an IT consulting company offering professional services rather than a packaged software product. The portfolio includes consulting services for business data innovation, IT security optimization, CRM solutions (including Salesforce), SAP ERP optimization, sustainability/ESG consulting, professional training programs, and IT staffing solutions. The company also develops custom software solutions for specialized needs such as rail vehicle maintenance logistics. Technologies and platforms referenced include Oracle databases, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL, Oracle APEX, and MicroStrategy for analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Data Innovation Consulting (Unternehmensdaten innovativ nutzen)

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies can improve ESG scores by up to 25% through data-centric IT strategy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• eperi GmbHcoreTechnology or Integrationeperi is a leading IT security company specializing in data encryption for cloud applications. The partnership provides clients with GDPR-compliant data encryption solutions. eperi has been listed in six Gartner Hype Cycles and holds multiple global patents for its Template Technology. Headquarters in the greater Frankfurt area.
• AD Leadership Consulting GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeadership development and coaching consultancy led by Andrea Danner, specializing in talent/leadership assessment, leadership and team development using Harrison Assessments as the preferred tool.
• Climate HackerzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Jörg Osarek, creates blueprints for accelerated transition to climate-neutral circular economy. Provides expertise in AI-based habitat analysis from satellite image data.
• Skilltower InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Jörg Osarek, provides education and training services. Jörg Osarek was a co-founder of the its-people company network.
• Villa Orange Bio-HotelminorOthersFrankfurt's first and only bio-certified hotel (since 2008), used as venue for its-people information events. Represents sustainable business practices.
• Agile Network TechnologiesminorOthersTechnology company founded by Catalin Mihcea, focused on continuous learning and development. Involved in local IT communities developing future generations of engineers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PRODYNA SE: German IT consultancy with Oracle APEX, cloud, and integration practice; similar scale and regional focus, often bidding against its-people on mid-market Oracle projects.
• MT AG: German managed-services and Oracle/DWH specialist; comparable in size and DACH regional focus with overlapping customer base in database and BI consulting.
• Cundus AG: Specialized German Oracle database and integration consultancy, comparable in size, regional footprint, and stack focus to its-people's DBA/security consulting offering.
• S&N AG: German Oracle-focused IT consulting firm with similar positioning around database, middleware, and integration; competes for the same DACH mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Opitz Consulting: German IT consultancy with deep specialism in Oracle, Java, and integration; very similar profile to its-people in headcount band, DACH focus, and Oracle ecosystem engagement (DOAG community).
• mgm technology partners GmbH: German IT consultancy covering Java, integration, and enterprise platforms with a similar mid-sized, owner-led profile and DACH enterprise customer base.
• Trivadis (now part of msg): Oracle, data, and cloud consulting firm with strong DACH presence and DOAG community engagement; historically a near-direct peer in database/analytics consulting.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture (Germany): Global SI with a large German practice covering SAP, Oracle, and security consulting; the primary scale competitor that absorbs mid-market transformation work its-people could otherwise grow into.
• GFT Technologies SE: European IT consulting and digital transformation provider with strong DACH presence; broader portfolio but overlaps with its-people on enterprise data and digitalization mandates.
• Allgeier SE: German-headquartered IT consulting and technology group with deep Oracle/Java capabilities; a much larger incumbent that competes for the same mid-market Oracle/database mandates and can overbid on scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@its-people-wemakethedifference
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/its-people-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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