S&F Datentechnik

What S&F Datentechnik does

S&F Datentechnik (trading as S&F Software) is a privately held German software vendor founded in 1984 and headquartered in Leer, Ostfriesland. The company builds two modular, customizable vertical-software platforms: emos, which covers end-to-end process workflows for commercial and municipal waste management companies as well as waste-to-energy and disposal facility operators (Anlagenbetriebe), and komvor, an integrated case-processing and workflow system for public administrations covering digital records, eGovernment workflows, and environmental permits (komvor Umwelt). Both products run on a unified, modular architecture with multiple interfaces for integration into existing systems, and are accompanied by mobile field-worker modules and the SYNQONY customer service portal (powered by Atlassian Jira Service Management).

The firm operates a sales-led, consultation-based go-to-market, offering free initial consultations and quote-based annual subscriptions to B2B customers in the DACH region (Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz). Revenue is generated through software licensing/subscription fees for the emos and komvor platforms plus professional services for implementation, training, and ongoing support. The customer base is dominated by German municipalities, Kreise/districts, Landesämter, municipal waste disposal operators, and a small number of commercial waste enterprises; named logos include Stadtreinigung Dresden, Entsorgungsverband Saar, Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf, Stadt Münster, Landkreis Lüneburg, and Müllheizkraftwerk Würzburg. Headcount sits in the 11-50 range with no disclosed funding, M&A, or investor backing, indicating a bootstrapped, founder-/management-led operating model.

Name

S&F Datentechnik

Legal name

S&F Software

Website

https://sf-datentechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

S&F Datentechnik (S&F Software) is a privately held German vendor, founded 1984 in Leer, providing emos and komvor modular software for waste management companies and public administrations across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management & Public Administration Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Work Management & Collaborative Workflow Platforms (HDAEAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Enterprise Case Management & Request Fulfillment Platforms (HDAEALAJ)

Keywords

• Waste management software
• Public administration software
• Workflow management systems
• Case processing software
• E-government solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Leer

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing/Subscription: S&F software generates revenue primarily through software licensing and subscription fees for their emos and komvor platforms. The modular architecture allows customers to purchase base functionality with add-on modules as needed.
2. Professional Services: Implementation, training, and consulting services to support customer adoption and optimization of S&F software solutions. The company provides ongoing support and "Full-Service" offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

S&F Datentechnik (operating as S&F Software) develops and sells two modular enterprise software platforms for the German-speaking market: "emos," which fully maps the processes of commercial and municipal waste management companies and plant/facility operators, and "komvor," an integrated case processing and workflow system for public administrations that digitizes processes, file management, and communications. Both platforms feature process digitization, workflow automation, digital record keeping, mobile accessibility, and extensive interfaces for integration with other systems.

Product overview

S&F software offers two distinct core software products as a modular platform: emos for the waste management industry and komvor for public administration. The company has provided industry-leading software solutions for over 40 years, serving commercial and municipal waste management companies, plant operators, monitoring authorities, and ministries in German-speaking regions. Both products are modular, customizable to individual needs, and offer mobile solutions, with emphasis on digital, automated, and flexible processes running seamlessly on a unified platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• emos: Software solution for commercial and municipal waste management services. Covers processes for commercial and municipal service companies and plant operators in the waste management sector.
• komvor

Products and services

• emos Modular enterprise software solution that maps the end-to-end processes of commercial and municipal waste management services and plant/facility operators. Covers commercial services, municipal services, and plant operations with mobile solutions for field workers.
• komvor Integrated case processing and workflow system for public administrations that enables digitization of processes, digital file/record management, and communication on a single platform with media-break-free processes. Used by municipal, district, and state-level administrations for case processing, environmental tasks, and individual specialist applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Optimized workflows and improved citizen-friendliness
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Atlassian (Jira Service Management)coreTechnology or IntegrationS&F software utilizes Atlassian Jira Service Management as the underlying technology for their SYNQONY Service Portal. This partnership provides the customer service and support ticket management infrastructure for S&F's end customers. The service portal enables customers to submit and track support requests.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ITEBO GmbH: IT service provider and software vendor for municipalities in Lower Saxony and surrounding regions. Comparable as a regional public-sector software specialist with workflow, case processing, and document management offerings.
• Prosoz Herten: German vendor of specialized software for waste management, environmental services, and public administration. Direct comparable given overlap with both emos (waste/environmental) and komvor (public administration) verticals in the DACH market.
• H&H Datenverarbeitungs- und Beratungsgesellschaft: Long-standing German software provider for waste management and public sector processes. Comparable to S&F in customer base (municipal and commercial waste operators) and product scope (workflow and ERP-adjacent modules).

Broad incumbents

• AKDB (Anstalt für Kommunale Datenverarbeitung in Bayern): Large Bavarian municipal IT service provider offering a broad portfolio of eGovernment, finance, and workflow solutions. Comparable as a broader public-sector software incumbent competing for the same German municipal buyers as komvor.
• RZV Rechenzentrum Volmarstein GmbH: Municipal IT service center in North Rhine-Westphalia offering workflow, document management, and sector-specific public-sector software. Overlaps with komvor on workflow/case processing for German municipalities.
• OpenText Corporation: Enterprise content management and process management vendor with public-sector deployments in Germany and Europe. Overlaps with komvor's document and case management capabilities at the platform layer.
• SAP SE: Global ERP and public-sector platform vendor whose solutions are deployed across German municipalities for finance, HR, and increasingly workflow. Competes indirectly by anchoring on the back-office side while S&F addresses specialized waste and administration processes.
• Axians (Vinci Energies): Large European ICT services provider with a dedicated German public-sector business unit. Competes with S&F in tendered workflow and digitalization projects for German administrations, albeit from a much broader portfolio.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Enterprise platform suite widely used in the German public sector through Microsoft partners. Competes with komvor and emos at the underlying workflow/case-management layer for customers seeking standardized cloud platforms.

Regional players

• KDRS / KIVAN / KISA (Kommunale Informationsdienste): Saxony-Anhalt based municipal IT service center providing workflow, document, and case management software to city and district administrations. Comparable regional player targeting the same German public-administration workflow market as komvor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sfsoftwaregmbh
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/sfsoftware
• Instagraminstagram.com/sfsoftwareleer

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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