Netvision

What Netvision does

Netvision (legal entity: netvision Datentechnik GmbH u. Co. KG) is an owner-managed IT system house founded in 1993 and headquartered in Ulm, Germany. The company delivers a bundled IT services and CAD/CAM/PDM product portfolio to mid-sized manufacturing and engineering customers, primarily in the Ulm / Baden-Württemberg region. Its core offering combines software resale (Autodesk Silver Partner / Value Added Reseller; Microsoft Platinum Partner), hardware procurement (HP, Cisco, NetApp, Lenovo, Fujitsu, Samsung, Dell), and an in-house Tier III+ certified data center that hosts managed services such as hosting, backup, security, desktop virtualization, and VoIP. The business also includes a consulting and custom software development practice that builds proprietary integrations on top of Autodesk Vault, CATIA, and BlueCielo PDM.

The technical platform is built around conventional CAD/CAM/PDM and virtualization stacks — Autodesk (Inventor, AutoCAD, HSM, Vault), ADEM CAM/LMD/TDM (Europe-wide distribution rights), Citrix HDX 3D PRO for graphics-intensive virtual desktops, and VMware / Microsoft virtualization. Differentiated proprietary assets include the Vault Document Publisher, a CATIA-to-Vault integration tool, and a BlueCielo-PDM-to-Vault migration utility developed by Netvision's in-house software team over 20+ years. The firm holds Autodesk Certified Developer status, allowing it to ship custom IP against the Autodesk ecosystem. No AI/ML capabilities are documented in the source material.

Netvision monetizes through five channels: (1) hardware resale (transactional), (2) software licensing and subscription resale (transactional plus recurring managed-service subscriptions), (3) managed services hosted in the company data center (recurring), (4) professional services for IT consulting, CAD/CAM/PDM implementation, and custom development (project-based), and (5) training and workshop services. All sales are consultative and quote-based, with no public pricing; the go-to-market motion is direct sales-led, supported by the company website, downloadable product brochures, and scheduled training events. Christian Walter serves as the managing director (Vertretungsberechtigter Geschäftsführer), and the firm reports 11-50 employees with no disclosed revenue, external investors, or M&A activity.

Name

Netvision

Legal name

netvision Datentechnik GmbH u. Co. KG

Website

https://net-vision.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Netvision is an owner-managed German IT system house founded in 1993 in Ulm, offering CAD/CAM/PDM software (Autodesk, ADEM), hardware resale, custom software development, and managed services hosted in its Tier III+ data center to manufacturing and engineering firms primarily in the Ulm / Baden-Württemberg region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT System Integration & Managed Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Network, Infrastructure & Data Center Integration (BPAEAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Procurement & Sourcing Services (Hardware/Software) (BPAEAOAG), Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB), IT Asset Lifecycle Services (Procure-to-Retire) (BPAEAOAF)

Keywords

• IT system integration
• Managed IT services
• CAD/CAM/PDM solutions
• Data center hosting
• Custom software development

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulm

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. Hardware Sales: Sale of servers, workstations, storage, peripherals, notebooks and mobile devices from partners including HP, Cisco, NetApp, Lenovo, Fujitsu, Samsung, Dell
2. Software Licensing and Subscriptions: Resale of software licenses including Microsoft, Autodesk, VMware, Adobe, Citrix products along with managed service subscriptions
3. Managed Services: Recurring managed services including hosting, backup, security, infrastructure, desktop virtualization, and VoIP delivered from company data center
4. Professional Services: IT consulting, software development, CAD/CAM/PDM implementation, system integration, and project-based professional services
5. Training Services: CAD, CAM, PDM, and IT training courses including beginner courses, conversion courses, workshops, individual and company training

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Netvision is an IT system house delivering end-to-end IT services — software development, data center integration, IT infrastructure engineering, and managed services — along with CAD/CAM/PDM/PLM solutions for manufacturing and engineering firms. It hosts services from its own Tier III+ certified data center in Ulm and is a Value Added Reseller for Autodesk, Europe distributor for ADEM CAM, and developer of proprietary CAD/PDM integration tools.

Product overview

Netvision is an IT system house founded in 1993 in Ulm, Germany, offering a comprehensive portfolio of IT services and CAD/CAM/PLM solutions. The company operates its own Tier III+ certified data center to deliver managed services. The core product offering consists of Managed IT Services powered by the Rechenzentrum (Data Center) infrastructure, supporting modules including Managed CAD Desktop (with Citrix HDX 3D PRO), VoIP communication, Managed Exchange Hosting, Managed Backup, and Managed Security. In the CAD/CAM/PDM domain, Netvision offers Autodesk products (Inventor, AutoCAD, HSM CAM, Vault PDM), ADEM CAM (Europe distributor) for integrated manufacturing, and ADEM LMD for additive metal manufacturing. The portfolio also includes custom-developed tools like Vault Document Publisher, CATIA-to-Vault integration, and BlueCielo-to-Vault migration solutions. Beyond software, Netvision provides hardware procurement (HP, Cisco, Lenovo, Fujitsu), training services, custom software development, and process consulting. The company positions itself as a full-service partner connecting individual components into integrated processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed IT Services Comprehensive managed IT services hosted in Netvision's Tier III+ data center, including managed infrastructure, backup, security, and desktop virtualization for businesses in Germany.
• Rechenzentrum (Data Center) Regional Tier III+ certified data center providing hosting, managed services, and infrastructure for business IT processes, with redundant power, climate control, and 24/7 video surveillance.
• Managed CAD Desktop Virtual desktop solution for graphics-intensive CAD/3D applications using Citrix HDX 3D PRO, bundled with Windows Server license, Microsoft Office, 250GB SSD, 6 vCPU, 16GB RAM, and Grid K160Q GPU.
• VoIP (Software-Based Phone System) Software-based telephone system with SIP standard support, IP phone and VoIP gateway compatibility, available as in-house installation or hosted service in 4/8/16/32/64 concurrent line configurations.
• Managed Exchange Hosting Hosted Microsoft Exchange Server solution with mobile synchronization, anti-spam and anti-virus protection, and flexible mailbox storage for business email.
• Managed Backup Online enterprise backup as a service providing automatic data protection, disaster recovery, and compliance with German data protection laws.
• Managed Security 24/7 monitoring, data loss prevention, data encryption, firewall, and antivirus services for protecting customer IT environments.
• Autodesk Vault (PDM) Product data management family including Vault Basic, Workgroup, and Professional editions for managing CAD/CAM data, revisions, and business system connectivity, resold by Netvision as Autodesk Value Added Reseller.
• Vault Document Publisher (Proprietary) Custom Netvision-developed tool for automatic PDF generation from drawings, sheet metal unfoldments, and drawing set compilation, fully integrated into the Autodesk Vault interface.
• ADEM CAM Integrated manufacturing CAM solution with modules for 2.5D/3D/3+2-axis milling, 5-axis simultaneous milling, 2-30 axis turning, and laser cutting, including an integrated knowledge database and tool/material management. Distributed across Europe by Netvision.
• ADEM LMD Software for laser metal deposition (LMD) additive manufacturing, supporting coating, repair, and complete part generation with 3D mesh and B-Rep geometry handling.
• Custom Software Development Individual software solutions, CAD customizations, interface development, automation, and conversion programs tailored to specific customer requirements, delivered by Netvision's in-house development team.
• Consulting Services (PLM / IT / Process) Process management consulting focused on IT structures, PLM consulting, and system integration spanning ERP, CAD, CAM, and PDM connections for manufacturing and engineering organizations.
• Training Services (CAD / CAM / PDM / IT) IT and CAD/CAM/PDM training including beginner courses, converter courses, workshops, individual and company training, and job demos delivered by Netvision's certified instructors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% reduction in machining time with Adaptive Clearing strategy
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatinum partnership for Microsoft solutions including Windows Server, Office 365, Exchange, SQL Server, Dynamics CRM, Hyper-V, SharePoint, and Skype for Business. Provides comprehensive Microsoft licensing and implementation services.
• AutodeskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilver Partner and Value Added Reseller for Autodesk products including AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, HSM, and Vault. Also Autodesk Certified Developer providing custom integration solutions.
• ADEMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEurope Distributor for ADEM CAM, ADEM LMD, and ADEM TDM software solutions for manufacturing and additive manufacturing.
• HPmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for HP hardware including rack servers, tower servers, storage systems, notebooks, mobile workstations, monitors, and printers.
• CiscomajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Cisco networking equipment including switches, routers, firewalls, security gateways, access points, and wireless LAN controllers.
• NetAppmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for NetApp storage solutions used in the data center infrastructure.
• CitrixcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Citrix virtualization solutions including XenDesktop, XenApp, XenServer for desktop and application virtualization.
• VMwaremajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for VMware solutions including vSphere, vCenter, Workstation, Fusion, and related virtualization products.
• LenovomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Lenovo notebooks and mobile devices.
• VeeammajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Veeam backup and replication solutions including Veeam One.
• AdobeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Adobe Creative Cloud and Acrobat products.
• SamsungminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Samsung mobile devices, tablets, SSD drives, and SMART Signage TV products.
• CiscomajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Cisco networking equipment including switches, routers, firewalls, security gateways, access points, and wireless LAN controllers.
• FujitsuminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Fujitsu scale-out servers.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Computacenter plc: UK-headquartered but major German presence; enterprise IT infrastructure provider offering similar hybrid supply-plus-services model combining Cisco/HP/VMware reselling with managed and professional services - competes with NetVision for mid-market and enterprise customers in Germany.
• T-Systems (Deutsche Telekom): Subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom operating large-scale data centers and managed services across Europe - competes with NetVision's hosting/managed services business, particularly for regulated German enterprise and Mittelstand customers.
• CANCOM SE: Major German IT services and cloud provider offering managed services, software licensing, and infrastructure solutions comparable to NetVision's full-service system house model - serves overlapping mid-market customers across Germany.
• Bechtle AG: Germany's largest IT system house with a national footprint offering hardware, software, and managed services - directly comparable business model to NetVision but at vastly greater scale (EUR ~6bn revenue), competing for the same Mittelstand and enterprise customers.

Direct peers

• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: Mid-sized German IT system house focused on data center, virtualization, and enterprise infrastructure - comparable to NetVision's managed services and Tier III+ data center positioning but at larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• CENIT AG: German PLM and digital transformation specialist focused on Dassault and 3DEXPERIENCE platforms with consulting and integration services - directly comparable to NetVision's CAD/PLM consulting and integration practice, particularly the CATIA/BlueCielo migration capabilities.
• Allgeier SE: German IT services group with focus on enterprise software, IT consulting, and staffing - overlaps with NetVision's custom software development and IT consulting services for mid-market German customers.
• msg systems AG: German IT consulting and software firm with strong manufacturing/automotive vertical focus and PLM/CAD expertise - comparable to NetVision's manufacturing customer segment and consulting-led engagement model.
• Mensch und Maschine Software SE (MuM): German Autodesk Platinum reseller and CAD/CAM/PLM specialist offering software, training, and custom development - closest peer to NetVision's CAD/CAM/PDM practice and Autodesk Value Added Reseller business model.
• PROCAD GmbH & Co. KG: Specialized German Autodesk Platinum partner focused on CAD/PLM software, training, and consulting - very close comparable to NetVision's CAD/CAM/PDM practice and Autodesk VAR business, operating at similar regional scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/netvision-datentechnik

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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