ITZ Information Technology Center

What ITZ Information Technology Center does

ITZ-Informationstechnologie-Zentrum Rostock GmbH ('ITZ Rostock') is a German IT system house founded in 1990 and headquartered in Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, operating with a team of approximately 50 employees (30 software developers and 20 system technology staff). The company plans, implements, and operates complex, heterogeneous IT infrastructures and delivers branch- and company-specific custom software solutions, primarily for enterprise and large organizations in logistics, utilities/waste management, housing management, public administration, and construction/craft trades. Core technology stacks include Java/J2EE and .NET on Oracle databases with JBoss, WebLogic, and Microsoft Visual Studio; mobile development spans iOS, Android, and legacy platforms; methodologies follow V-Modell and SCRUM/DevOps with direct customer involvement. Recent additions include an AI Solutions portfolio built on open-source language models deployed locally via RAG for DSGVO-compliant use cases, AI-augmented software development, and AI agents integrating with ERP, CRM, and document management systems.

ITZ Rostock monetizes through five distinct streams: custom software development (project-based professional services using both fixed-scope and agile billing), managed IT infrastructure services with defined support response times, hardware resale as a partner of HP, HPE, Kyocera, Cisco, and Auerswald, authorized software resale for BricsCAD (CAD), CaliforniaX/G&W (AVA), and Handicraft (construction ERP), and a small-ticket perpetual software license for its proprietary DataMatrix code generation JAVA library (149 EUR plus VAT) used in Deutsche Post RESPONSEPLUS franking. Distribution is exclusively direct via enterprise field sales, website contact forms, and free initial consultation meetings, primarily across Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and broader Germany. The company is privately held as a GmbH under three Managing Directors (Andreas Müßig, Jonas Hübner, Tobias Häfner), is ISO 9001:2015 certified (2023-2026), climate-neutral certified, and holds Platinum status with Kyocera and Silver status with Microsoft and Oracle.

Name

ITZ Information Technology Center

Legal name

ITZ-Informationstechnologie-Zentrum Rostock GmbH

Website

https://itz-rostock.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ITZ Rostock is a German IT system house (founded 1990, ~50 employees) that designs, implements, and operates complex IT infrastructures and custom software for enterprise and public-sector clients in logistics, utilities, housing, and construction across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development and IT System House Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

ITSM Tooling Integration, Automation & Orchestration (BPAEAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Asset Discovery, Inventory & CMDB Services (BPAEAOAE), Service Desk & ITSM Outsourcing (BPAEAMAF), IT Service Management (ITSM) Platforms (HDAEALAA), ITIL/ITSM Process Consulting & Implementation (BPAEAJAB)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• IT infrastructure services
• Enterprise systems integration
• Managed IT services
• Local AI solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Rostock

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Design, development, and implementation of individualized, branch- and company-specific software solutions. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements from initial consulting through solution development, implementation, training, support, and software maintenance. Projects follow V-Modell or SCRUM methodologies, with both fixed-scope and agile billing approaches.
2. IT Infrastructure Services: Planning, implementation, and operation of complex, heterogeneous IT infrastructures. Includes system integration, network setup, server/workstation/peripheral deployment, office automation, and managed services. Revenue is generated through project-based implementation and ongoing maintenance/support contracts with defined response times.
3. Hardware Sales and Distribution: Sale and distribution of hardware including servers, workstations, printers, plotters, copiers, and mobile devices as part of integrated IT solutions. The company acts as a reseller/partner for major hardware brands including HP Inc, HPE Enterprise, Kyocera, Cisco, and Auerswald.
4. Software Licensing: Sale of JAVA library for DataMatrix code generation for RESPONSEPLUS Deutsche Post at 149 EUR plus VAT. Licensing to integrate the library into customers' own applications.
5. Industry Software Solutions (Resale): Resale and authorized dealer services for third-party industry software: BricsCAD (CAD), CaliforniaX/G&W (AVA software), and Handicraft (handwerk/construction ERP). Revenue from software resale, implementation, training, and ongoing support for these platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ITZ Rostock is an IT system house that designs, develops, and operates custom enterprise software and complex heterogeneous IT infrastructures for corporate and government clients. It delivers individual software solutions (Java/J2EE, .NET, Oracle), local AI solutions for GDPR-sensitive environments, and integrated IT infrastructure services, and also acts as an authorized reseller for BricsCAD, CaliforniaX, and Handicraft industry software plus enterprise hardware from Kyocera, HP, HPE, and Cisco.

Product overview

ITZ Informationstechnologie-Zentrum Rostock GmbH is an IT system house offering a portfolio of IT infrastructure solutions and custom software development services. The core offerings include IT infrastructure solutions (heterogeneous networks, system integration, office automation), custom software development (using agile SCRUM and classical V-Model methodologies), and AI solutions (local AI for sensitive data, AI-assisted development, code certification, and AI agents with system integration). Their product portfolio also includes resold industry-specific solutions: BricsCAD for CAD applications, CaliforniaX (G&W) for AVA/cost management in construction, and Handicraft as a modular ERP system for trade and construction businesses. Additionally, they offer a Java library for DataMatrix code generation compliant with Deutsche Post standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ITZ IT Infrastructure Solutions (Systemlösungen)

Quantifiable outcome

• Rental vacancy rates reduced for housing management companies through mobile IT solutions and real-time customer management systems.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

AI capability10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

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

• Wingman AI-SolutioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWingman AI-Solution is the process analysis and optimization partner for ITZ Rostock's AI solutions. The company brings methodological expertise to identify the right starting points for AI in customer operations — before a single line of code is written. Together they accompany customers from strategy to finished solution.
• MicrosoftmajorTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Silver Midmarket Solution Provider and Silver OEM Partner. ITZ Rostock develops solutions using Microsoft technologies including MS Visual Studio .NET, MS IIS, .NET Framework, and Windows-based solutions. The partnership enables deployment of Microsoft-centric IT environments.
• OraclemajorTechnology or IntegrationOracle Program Member at OPN Silver Level. ITZ Rostock uses Oracle database management systems, Oracle Forms/Reports, Oracle Application Server, and Oracle WebLogic for enterprise software solutions. Deep expertise in Oracle RDBMS for data management.
• KyoceracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKyocera Solutions-Partner and Platinum Servicepartner (5-star contractor). ITZ Rostock is authorized for the full Kyocera printer and copier portfolio, including authorized technicians for maintenance and support. One of the most significant hardware partnerships.
• HP Inc.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHP Amplify Synergy Partner for desktop, notebook, workstation, and printer solutions. Provides hardware as part of integrated IT solutions delivered by ITZ Rostock.
• HPE EnterprisemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHPE Business Partner for server and network solutions. Provides enterprise-grade hardware integrated into ITZ Rostock's infrastructure solutions.
• CiscomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCisco Channel Partner for active network components. Enables provision of enterprise-grade networking infrastructure solutions.
• Bricsys (BricsCAD)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized BricsCAD dealer for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Provides CAD software sales, installation, training, and ongoing support for architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
• G&W Software (CaliforniaX)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized G&W dealer for CaliforniaX AVA (tendering, awarding, and billing) software. Provides complete AVA solutions for architects, engineers, and public clients including building authorities and municipalities.
• Handicraft (MCDS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Handicraft dealer since 1990 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Provides the complete modular ERP system for trades and construction businesses including: offers/invoices/calculations, material lists, time specifications, measurements, accounting, payroll, customer information, site monitoring, and warehouse management.
• TobitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTobit Authorized Reseller for communication solutions. Provides Tobit software integrated into enterprise communication environments.
• AuerswaldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuerswald Advanced Partner for telecommunications and networking solutions. Provides telephony and communication infrastructure.
• InnovaphoneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInnovaphone Partner Connect (IP Connect) for IP-based telecommunications solutions. Integrated into enterprise communication strategies.
• ALL-INKL.COM – Neue Medien MünnichminorOthersWebsite hosting provider for itz-rostock.de. ITZ Rostock's website is hosted on ALL-INKL.COM's infrastructure. Processing occurs under a commissioned processing agreement per Art. 28 DSGVO.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bechtle AG: One of Germany's largest IT system houses with nationwide coverage, offering IT infrastructure, software, and managed services across enterprise and public-sector clients. Operates in the same German IT system-house category as ITZ Rostock but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Computacenter: European IT infrastructure and services provider with a major German operation, offering managed services, workplace, and infrastructure solutions to enterprise clients. Comparable to ITZ Rostock's infrastructure and managed-services practice but operates at enterprise scale across multiple European geographies.
• adesso SE: German IT services company specializing in custom software development, consulting, and industry-specific solutions for insurance, public sector, and industrial clients. Comparable to ITZ Rostock in custom software and regulated-industry focus, though at substantially larger scale.
• msg systems ag: German IT services and consulting firm specializing in industry-specific software solutions, particularly for insurance, banking, and public sector. Comparable to ITZ Rostock in vertical-specific custom software development and German enterprise/government focus.
• NTT DATA Deutschland: Major global IT services provider with a substantial German operation offering consulting, custom software, system integration, and managed services. Comparable in broad capability set to ITZ Rostock but operates at significantly larger scale across enterprise and public-sector clients.
• Allgeier SE: German IT services group providing custom software development, IT infrastructure, and enterprise solutions across multiple verticals. Comparable to ITZ Rostock in software development and infrastructure focus but operates as a publicly listed group with significantly larger headcount and international reach.

Direct peers

• CENIT AG: German IT services and software firm providing enterprise software consulting, custom development, and 3D/PLM solutions to industrial and enterprise clients. Comparable to ITZ Rostock in German mid-market IT services positioning and custom software capability, though with stronger PLM specialization.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander: German IT system house headquartered in Wiesbaden with a strong regional and national footprint, offering custom software development, IT infrastructure, and managed services. Highly comparable in business model, vendor-neutral positioning, and customer profile to ITZ Rostock's mid-sized German system-house model.

Others

• Handicraft (MCDS GmbH): German software vendor of the modular Handicraft ERP system for trade and construction businesses, for which ITZ Rostock has been an authorized dealer since 1990. Comparable as a long-standing channel partner and fellow participant in the German trade/construction software ecosystem.
• G&W Software AG: German software vendor of CaliforniaX AVA solutions for construction cost planning, for which ITZ Rostock is an authorized dealer. Comparable as a channel partner relationship and as a fellow German construction-vertical software ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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