Peter

What Peter does

Peter Communication Systems GmbH is a privately held German IT systemhaus founded in 1994 and headquartered in Aschaffenburg, serving business customers in the Rhein-Main-Gebiet and broader DACH region. The company provides managed IT services, IT consulting, cloud solutions (centered on Microsoft environments), system and network technology, IT security, and project-based services, supplemented by a specialized Video&WiFi department delivering intelligent video surveillance and professional WLAN deployments. Through its partner company Protektis and acquired subsidiary Connect Kommunikationssysteme GmbH (Mainz and Berlin), Peter extends its footprint into adjacent security and communications systems capabilities.

The business operates on a hybrid revenue model combining recurring managed services contracts (including Managed Detection and Response via Sophos) with project-based professional services and resold hardware and software (client/server, Cisco networking, Lenovo, Microsoft Office 365, Netwrix Password Secure). Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, supported by content marketing through the company website and the webcam-aschaffenburg.de portal, partner co-marketing with Microsoft, Cisco, Sophos, and Lenovo, and customer-driven award participation (brand eins / Statista "Beste IT-Dienstleister"). Tier-1 vendor credentials — Microsoft Solution Partner "Modern Work", Cisco Select Certified Partner with SMB specialization, Sophos MDR Partner, and Lenovo 360 Gold 2026 — anchor the company's competitive positioning in the regional mid-market.

Name

Peter

Legal name

Peter Communication Systems GmbH

Website

https://peter-cs.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Peter Communication Systems GmbH is a privately held German IT systemhaus founded in 1994 in Aschaffenburg, providing managed services, cloud, networking, IT security, and specialized video/WiFi solutions to mid-market businesses across the Rhein-Main-Gebiet and DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Managed Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Network Management (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi) Services (BPAEABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Collaboration & Productivity Platforms (M365/Google Workspace, Email, Chat/Meetings) (BPAEAIAD), Cloud PBX & Hosted Telephony (HDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• IT systemhaus solutions
• Cloud infrastructure services
• IT security consulting
• Network systems integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Aschaffenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Ongoing managed services contracts providing continuous IT monitoring, management, and support, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for security clients. Managed Service customers receive 24/7 support access via personal PIN outside business hours.
2. Product Sales: Sale of IT products including client/server hardware, networking equipment, IT security solutions (Sophos), video surveillance, virtualization, and office products. Products are bundled with services to create complete solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Peter Communication Systems GmbH is a German IT systemhaus founded in 1994 that delivers comprehensive IT solutions to business customers. The company provides managed services, managed detection and response (MDR), cloud solutions, IT consulting, network and system technology, project services, and training, integrating offerings from Microsoft, Sophos, Cisco, Lenovo, and Netwrix. It also operates a specialized Video & WiFi department offering webcam-aschaffenburg.de and bespoke video surveillance solutions.

Product overview

Peter Communication Systems GmbH is an IT solutions provider (IT-Systemhaus) founded in 1994 and based in Aschaffenburg, Germany. The company operates as a managed services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of IT services combined with related hardware and software products. The core service offerings include Managed Services (24/7 monitoring and support), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for cybersecurity, IT Consulting, System- and Network Technology, Private Cloud Solutions (primarily Microsoft-focused), Project Services, Training, and Microsoft 365 Tenant Checks. Their specialized Video&WiFi department focuses on intelligent video surveillance and professional wireless network solutions in the DACH region. The product portfolio spans client/server hardware, email servers with archiving, IT security (including Sophos products), networking equipment (Cisco as Select Certified Partner), Microsoft Office 365 as a Microsoft Solutions Partner Modern Work, Netwrix Password Secure for enterprise password management, VPN solutions, virtualization, and intelligent fall detection systems. The company supplements its offerings through strategic partnerships including Protektis for security services. Key differentiators include their specialized Video&WiFi department, partnership with Protektis for security, Sophos MDR Partner status, and Microsoft Modern Work specialization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Video & WiFi: Specialized department focusing on intelligent video surveillance solutions and professional wireless network structures, particularly WLAN in the DACH region

Products and services

• Managed Services
• Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
• IT-Beratung (IT Consulting)
• System- und Netzwerktechnik
• Cloud Lösungen
• Projektdienstleistungen
• Schulungen (Training)
• IT-Koffer
• Webcam Aschaffenburg (webcam-aschaffenburg.de)

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPeter Communication Systems holds the Microsoft Solution Partner status for 'Modern Work', part of the new Microsoft Cloud Partner Program (MCPP). This certification demonstrates the company's expertise in Microsoft 365 environments, including Intune, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams Meetings, Teams Phone, and Teams Platform. The company provides delegated administration for Office 365 customers and offers Microsoft 365 Tenant Check services.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationPeter Communication Systems is a Cisco Select Certified Partner with Small and Midsize Business Specialization. The partnership provides access to Cisco's comprehensive portfolio of networking solutions for video, data, voice, and mobile communication convergence, enabling secure and high-performance enterprise networking.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationPeter Communication Systems is a Sophos MDR Partner, offering Sophos IT security solutions and managed detection and response services. The partnership enables the company to deliver comprehensive IT security offerings to its customer base.
• ProtektiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProtektis is a partner company of Peter Communication Systems that complements the company's portfolio with seamless integration of IT security aspects into overall solutions, extending Peter Communication Systems' service offerings.
• Connect Mainz und Berlin (Connect Kommunikationssysteme GmbH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeter Communication Systems acquired Connect Kommunikationssysteme GmbH in Mainz, expanding its operations to include Connect Mainz and Berlin locations as part of its growth strategy.
• LenovocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPeter Communication Systems is a Lenovo partner, holding the Lenovo 360 Gold 2026 award from Lenovo Partners – Europe & META, recognizing excellence in the DACH/European channel.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CANCOM SE: Major German hybrid IT and managed services provider with strong Microsoft and multi-cloud focus. Competes with Peter across cloud, managed services, and IT security across DACH at greater scale.
• Bechtle AG: Germany's largest IT systemhaus with a national footprint offering managed services, cloud, networking, and IT security. Direct overlap with Peter's managed services, Microsoft, Cisco, and Sophos practices, but at vastly greater scale and broader geographic reach across DACH.
• Computacenter plc: European-headquartered IT infrastructure provider with significant German operations. Overlaps in managed services, networking, and workplace solutions; competes primarily for larger mid-market and enterprise customers in DACH.
• Deutsche Telekom T-Systems: Telecom-affiliated IT services arm offering managed services, cloud, and security across Germany. Direct overlap in SMB and mid-market managed services and network management.
• Sopra Steria (Germany): European IT services group with German operations focused on consulting, system integration, and managed services. Comparable at the higher end of mid-market and enterprise IT services.
• Avanade (Accenture/Microsoft JV): Global Microsoft-focused consultancy competing for Microsoft 365, Azure, and Modern Work engagements. Represents the upper-end competitive threat for Peter in cloud migration and Microsoft-centric projects.

Direct peers

• Controlware GmbH: German IT systemhaus and managed services provider with strong Cisco and cybersecurity partnerships serving DACH enterprises. Comparable portfolio in network, managed services, and security.
• Allgeier SE: German IT services group combining managed services, consulting, and software across DACH. Comparable as a mid-sized systemhaus with similar vendor partnerships and SMB/mid-market customer focus.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: Mid-sized German IT systemhaus headquartered near Frankfurt with strong Microsoft, Cisco, and security partnerships. Closely comparable in service portfolio (managed services, cloud, networking) and regional DACH orientation.
• NetPlans GmbH: Independent German IT systemhaus providing managed services, cloud, networking, and security to SMB and mid-market customers in DACH — closely comparable size and portfolio to Peter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/peter_cs_de

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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