Apia systemhaus

What Apia systemhaus does

Apia systemhaus GmbH is a privately held German IT consulting and system integration firm founded in 1990 and headquartered in Thermalbad Wiesenbad, Saxony. It operates with two managing directors (Thomas Frosch and Susi Göbel) and a headcount in the 11–50 range, delivering two core solution lines: (i) Proalpha ERP implementation and consulting for mid-market manufacturing and trading companies, and (ii) multi-vendor IT security solutions.

The technical stack is built on the Proalpha ERP platform, which apia extends with proprietary add-on modules — including apia Electronics for EMS/SMT manufacturers, the apia AutoStore Connector, and the apia Fuji-NXT Connect — plus integrations to Juki, ASM, Essemtec, Hänel, Modi, X-ray counters, Sage HR Suite, tisoware, CircuitByte BOM Connector, and Microsoft Teams. The IT security portfolio resells and implements top-tier partner platforms from ESET (Platinum), Kaspersky (Platinum), Sophos (Global Platinum), Check Point (Two-Star), Fortra (Gold), and GFI (Gold). Apia holds no patents and discloses no proprietary AI models; AI/ML capabilities are inherited from vendor products.

The business model combines project-based professional services (ERP consulting, implementation, custom development, project management using the proMETHEUS methodology) with recurring revenue from license resale and ongoing support/service contracts. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, targeting DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) mid-market customers across electronics manufacturing, automotive suppliers, textiles, healthcare providers, municipal governments, and aerospace. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; service contracts appear multi-year. Over 35 years, the firm claims 1,800+ successful Proalpha implementation projects. Marketing is primarily website-driven with no documented digital advertising or content marketing motion, and the company is entirely bootstrapped — no venture capital, private equity, or parent company involvement is disclosed.

Name

Apia systemhaus

Legal name

apia systemhaus gmbh

Website

https://apia.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Apia systemhaus GmbH, founded 1990 in Saxony, Germany, is a privately held IT consulting firm implementing Proalpha ERP and multi-vendor IT security solutions (ESET, Sophos, Kaspersky, Check Point, Fortra, GFI) for DACH mid-market customers in manufacturing, healthcare, government, and aerospace, with proprietary add-ons for electronics manufacturing and warehouse automation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting and Systems Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Services Automation (PSA) & Services ERP (HDAEAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

ITSM Platform Implementation & Administration (ServiceNow/JSM/BMC/etc.) (BPAEAJAC), Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB)

Keywords

• ERP implementation services
• IT security consulting
• Systems integration
• Cybersecurity solutions
• Business software consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Thermalbad Wiesenbad

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Proalpha ERP Implementation and Consulting: As an authorized Sales and Solution Partner for Proalpha ERP, apia implements complete ERP systems for mid-market companies including consulting, project management, software development, data migration, and support services. Revenue is generated through project-based consulting fees and ongoing service contracts.
2. IT Security Solutions: Sale and implementation of IT security software solutions from partners including ESET, Kaspersky, Sophos, Fortra, Check Point, and GFI. Services include network analysis, security concept development, implementation, and ongoing support of security solutions.
3. Support and Service Contracts: Ongoing support services including remote support via TeamViewer, monitoring services, system parameter checks, and service level agreements for post-implementation care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Apia systemhaus is a German IT consulting and systems integration firm that implements and supports Proalpha ERP business software for mid-market manufacturing and trading companies, while also delivering multi-vendor IT security solutions (endpoint protection, network security, email security) from partners including ESET, Sophos, Kaspersky, Check Point, Fortra, and GFI. The company provides end-to-end services spanning consulting, project management, custom software development, data migration, security implementation, and post-implementation support, augmented by proprietary add-ons for electronics manufacturing, warehouse automation, and pick-and-place machine integration.

Product overview

Apia Systemhaus is an IT consulting company founded in 1990 offering two core solution areas: Proalpha ERP and IT Security solutions. Proalpha ERP is a unified ERP platform for mid-sized companies with integrated modules for standard business processes (Sales, Purchasing, Materials, Production, Service, Finance, Controlling), plus specialized add-ons including apia Electronics (EMS add-on), apia AutoStore Connector, apia Fuji-NXT Connect, Document Management, Mobile Logistics (MDE/BDE), HR/Payroll (Sage HR Suite + tisoware), Business Intelligence/Nemo, Empolis service management, and branch templates for Electronics, Automotive, Wholesale, and Manufacturing. IT Security services leverage partner solutions from ESET (ESET PROTECT, Endpoint Security, XDR, Full Disk Encryption, MFA, LiveGuard), Sophos (Intercept X, Firewall, Mobile, MTR), Fortra/HelpSystems (Clearswift SEG, Agari, Titus), Check Point (Quantum Network Security, SmartEvent), Kaspersky (Endpoint Security, EDR), and GFI Software. The company serves manufacturing, healthcare, public sector, and non-profit organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Proalpha ERP Implementation Authorized implementation of the Proalpha ERP system for mid-market manufacturing and trading companies, covering the full value chain mapping, optimization, and control with all data in a central database. Delivered as project-based consulting engagements.
• apia Electronics (EMS AddOn)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,800 successful Proalpha implementation projects completed

Named customers16 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

Integration15 records

AI capability12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• ProalphacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorapia systemhaus is an authorized Sales and Solution Partner for Proalpha ERP. They implement new projects and provide ongoing services in the ERP environment. Proalpha is a market-leading ERP system for mid-market companies developed in Germany, enabling the optimization and control of entire value chains.
• ESETcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorESET Platinum Partner status. ESET provides endpoint security, XDR, encryption, and multi-factor authentication solutions. The ESET PROTECT platform offers powerful cybersecurity manageable via cloud or on-premises console.
• KasperskycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKaspersky Platinum Partner status. Kaspersky provides endpoint security for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android devices and Microsoft Office 365, including EDR solutions for advanced threat detection and response.
• SophoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSophos Platinum Global Partner. Sophos provides threat intelligence, AI, and machine learning-based cybersecurity products and services protecting users, networks, and endpoints from malware, exploits, phishing and other cyber attacks. Products include Sophos Firewall, Intercept X, and Managed Threat Response.
• Fortra (formerly HelpSystems)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFortra helps companies develop their IT infrastructure with security and automation software. Products include Clearswift Secure Email Gateway, Agari E-Mail Security, and Titus data classification solutions.
• Check PointsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCheck Point 2-Stars Partner. Check Point Quantum Network Security provides ultra-scalable protection against Gen V cyber attacks for networks, cloud, data center, IoT and remote users with next-generation firewall security gateways.
• GFI SoftwaresecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGFI Software Gold Partner. GFI provides comprehensive network security, content security, and communication solutions for administrators to ensure smooth network operations.
• SagesecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSage HR Suite is integrated for HR and payroll processes including personnel management, digital personnel files, and employee portal (vacation requests).
• tisowaresecondaryTechnology or Integrationtisoware provides time recording and access control solutions integrated with Proalpha ERP. tisoware is part of the Proalpha group.
• AutoStoresecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAutoStore is a Norwegian warehouse automation technology using robots for order fulfillment 24/7 in a cubic layout that can quadruple warehouse capacity. apia has created a native Proalpha connector for this system.
• Fuji (NXT Series)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationFuji NXT is a scalable pick-and-place platform for electronic component placement. apia developed a connector (Nexim interface) to provide Proalpha ERP data to Fuji NXT series machines for material traceability and process optimization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Allgeier SE: Large German IT consulting and software group providing ERP, CRM, and IT services across multiple verticals. Comparable to Apia as a broader mid-market ERP services player, though significantly larger and more diversified.
• valantic GmbH: German-Austrian IT consulting and software group providing ERP, CRM, and digital transformation services across DACH. Comparable to Apia as a mid-market ERP and digitalization services provider with multi-vendor competencies.
• msg systems AG: Large German IT consulting firm providing industry-specific software solutions and IT services to insurance, banking, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. Comparable to Apia as a vertical-focused IT consulting firm with ERP implementation capabilities.
• Atos Germany (Eviden): Major IT services provider in Germany offering consulting, digital transformation, and cybersecurity services. Comparable to Apia as a broad IT services and cybersecurity provider, though at a much larger scale.
• NTT DATA Deutschland GmbH: Major German IT services arm of NTT DATA offering consulting, SAP/ERP, and IT infrastructure services. Comparable to Apia as a systems integration and ERP services provider, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• CANCOM SE: German IT system house providing managed services, cloud, cybersecurity, and workplace solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers in DACH. Comparable to Apia as a multi-vendor IT services and security partner for mid-market German customers.

Direct peers

• Trovarit AG: German IT consulting firm specializing in ERP and CRM selection/implementation for mid-market companies, with deep Proalpha expertise. Direct peer of Apia as both operate in the Proalpha ecosystem delivering mid-market ERP services.
• ORBIS AG: German IT consulting firm specializing in SAP and Microsoft ERP implementation for mid-market manufacturing and process industries. Directly comparable to Apia as a mid-market ERP implementation partner focused on DACH manufacturing.
• MPDV Mikrolab GmbH: German software vendor and IT services provider specializing in MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and ERP for mid-market manufacturing. Directly comparable to Apia as a German mid-market manufacturing software/services specialist.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander: German IT systems integrator and consulting firm specializing in enterprise IT infrastructure, data center, and software solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers across DACH. Highly comparable to Apia given similar DACH mid-market focus, multi-vendor IT services portfolio, and project-based delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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