What Connect does

Connect Kommunikationssysteme GmbH is a German IT system house and value-added reseller founded in 1994 in Rodenbach and headquartered in Mainz, with a second office in Berlin. The company specializes in enterprise network and communication infrastructure, integrating switching, L4–7 load balancing, IT security/firewalls, Voice over IP (VoIP), wireless LAN, media conversion, and Network Access Control (NAC) plus vulnerability management and sFlow/NetFlow-based network monitoring. The portfolio is built primarily through resale and integration of third-party products from a broad vendor ecosystem that includes Innovaphone, Fortinet/Coyote Point, macmon (Belden), InMon, Greenbone, Ruckus, Cambium, Arista, Palo Alto, Sophos, Juniper, HP, and Brocade/Foundry.

Connect monetizes through three streams: (i) hardware and software resale with integration; (ii) professional services covering consulting, network design, project management, radio coverage analysis (Funkausleuchtung), training, and certified IT expert witness testimony by founder Hans Gregor Mendel; and (iii) managed services and support, extended since June 2024 through a strategic cooperation with CSNETWORKS GmbH covering public cloud (Microsoft Azure, AWS), private cloud, and on-site IT outsourcing. Go-to-market is consultative and relationship-driven: direct outreach, a sales email channel ([email protected]), webinars with technology partners, and a content-led website (cnct.de), targeting medium-to-large German enterprise and government customers. The company serves a diversified customer base across healthcare (Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen), government (Landtag Rheinland-Pfalz, multiple Kreisverwaltungen, Stadtverwaltung Trier, Paul Ehrlich Institut), education (Hochschule Mainz), manufacturing (SATA, Wago), security technology (Smiths Detection), e-commerce (zooplus), and sports (1. FSV Mainz05). Following a November 2025 business succession, operations have transferred to Peter Communication Systems GmbH in Aschaffenburg, with founder Hans Gregor Mendel in an advisory role and continuity of contacts, locations, and technologies preserved.

Name

Connect

Legal name

Connect Kommunikationssysteme GmbH

Website

https://cnct.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Connect Kommunikationssysteme GmbH is a German IT system house and value-added reseller (founded 1994, Mainz) that integrates enterprise network infrastructure — switching, load balancing, firewalls, NAC, VoIP, WLAN, and monitoring — for mid-market and public-sector clients across Germany, supported by multi-vendor partnerships and professional services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Infrastructure Integration Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Connectivity & Interconnect (Cloud On-Ramps, IX, Cross-Connects) (HDAIAFAF), System Integration & Connectors (BPAMAOAC)

Keywords

• Network infrastructure services
• IT system integration
• Enterprise network security
• VoIP telephony solutions
• Wireless LAN deployment

Headquarters

HQ city

Mainz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Network Hardware and Software Sales: Resale and integration of networking products including switches, load balancers, security appliances, VoIP systems, wireless LAN equipment, and media converters from partner manufacturers.
2. Professional Services: Consulting, project management, network design, radio coverage analysis (Funkausleuchtung), IT expert witness services (Sachverständiger), and training services.
3. Managed Services: Service and support contracts including network monitoring, maintenance, and managed services partnerships with cloud providers (Microsoft Azure, AWS) through CSNETWORKS cooperation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Connect is a German IT system house and value-added reseller that designs, integrates, and supports enterprise network and communication infrastructure for medium-to-large organizations and government bodies. Core offerings include switching, load balancing, network security/firewalls, VoIP telephony, wireless LAN, network access control (NAC), and sFlow/NetFlow-based monitoring, complemented by consulting, network design, project management, radio coverage analysis, training, and IT expert witness services.

Product overview

Connect Kommunikationssysteme GmbH is a system house and value-added reseller offering comprehensive network infrastructure solutions. The portfolio centers on core networking products including switching (Brocade, Foundry, HP), load balancing (Fortinet/Coyote Point), IT security/firewalls (Juniper, Sophos, Palo Alto), Voice over IP (Innovaphone), wireless LAN (WLAN), media converters, and network monitoring/NAC solutions (macmon, InMon, Greenbone). The company provides professional services including consulting, network design, project management, radio coverage analysis, service/support, and IT expert witness testimony. Solutions are offered as integrated packages tailored to customer requirements rather than as a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Switching Solutions Network switching solutions including switches from manufacturers such as Brocade, Foundry Networks, and Hewlett Packard, providing high-speed enterprise network connections.
• Load Balancer / L4-7 Switching Load balancing and L4-7 switching solutions including Fortinet/Coyote Point Equalizer systems and FortiADC application delivery controllers (up to 50 Gbps throughput, SSL, GSLB, link load balancing) to enhance availability of network resources and servers.
• IT-Security / Security und Appliances Network security solutions and appliances including firewalls from Juniper, Astaro/Sophos, Tuxgate, and Palo Alto Networks for comprehensive data network protection.
• Voice over IP (VoIP) IP telephony and Voice over IP solutions including Innovaphone systems, enabling data networks to carry voice traffic for unified communications, including national call distribution schemes.
• Wireless LAN (WLAN) Wireless LAN solutions supporting standards including IEEE 802.11ac Wave2 with MultiUser MIMO, along with Wi-Fi 7 access points (Ruckus R370, Cambium X7-35X) and professional radio coverage analysis services.
• Medienconverter (Media Converters) Media converter solutions for converting between different network cable types and optical fiber connections.
• macmon Secure (Network Access Control) German Network Access Control (NAC) solution from macmon secure that protects networks from unauthorized and non-secure devices through MAC address authentication, IEEE 802.1X certificate-based solutions, and Trusted Computing Group security concepts. Part of Belden Industrial Network Solutions.
• Network Monitoring / sFlow / NetFlow Network monitoring solutions using sFlow (RFC 3176) and Cisco NetFlow protocols, including InMon Traffic Sentinel and sflowTrend Pro software for long-term SLA monitoring and security analysis.
• Greenbone Security Manager (Vulnerability Management) Vulnerability assessment and management solutions providing network security analysis from external, DMZ, and internal network perspectives.
• Consulting Services (Beratung) Professional consulting services for network solutions, including individual consultation for concept development and proposals.
• Project Management (Projektbegleitung) Project management and accompaniment services for implementation of network solutions with minimal disruption to ongoing business processes.
• Network Design (Netzwerkdesign) Network design services for creating optimized network architectures and topologies.
• Radio Coverage Analysis (Funkausleuchtung) Professional radio coverage analysis for wireless network planning and implementation.
• Service and Support Ongoing service and support for installed network solutions.
• Training (Schulung) Training services for network technologies and solutions.
• IT Expert Witness (Sachverständiger) Certified IT expert witness services by Gregor Mendel for assessments and expert opinions.

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CSNETWORKS GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2024Comprehensive cooperation agreement signed in June 2024. Connect and CSNETWORKS bundle strengths to offer additional attractive services to customers. The partnership extends Connect's capabilities particularly in managed services, including public cloud (Microsoft Azure and AWS), private cloud in certified data centers, and on-site IT outsourcing.
• Peter Communication Systems GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness succession announced in November 2025. Peter Communication Systems, an IT services company founded in 1994 with around 50 employees, takes over Connect's business operations while maintaining continuity of contacts, locations, and technologies. Connect founder Gregor Mendel remains available in an advisory capacity.
• macmon Secure GmbH (Belden Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationGerman software manufacturer specialized in network security and Network Access Control (NAC). Part of Belden Industrial Network Solutions (INS) business. Offers modular NAC solutions protecting networks from unauthorized and insecure devices and internal attacks, from MAC address authentication to IEEE 802.1X certificate-based solutions.
• Innovaphone AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading German manufacturer of software and hardware solutions for business communication and digital collaboration. Innovaphone founders come from traditional telephone systems/ISDN background, enabling precise implementation of national requirements for VoIP solutions including call distribution schemes.
• Fortinet / Coyote PointcoreTechnology or IntegrationCoyote Point (now Fortinet) offers Equalizer systems for load balancing and L4-7 switching to increase availability of network resources and servers. FortiADC hardware-based application delivery controllers provide server load balancing with throughput up to 50 Gbps, SSL encryption, GSLB, and link load balancing.
• Ruckus NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise networking solutions including ICX switches and Wi-Fi access points. As of 2024, Ruckus named Top Leader in Enterprise Networking. Offering Wi-Fi 7 access points (R370, X7-35X) with advanced features including AI-driven radio resource management and Multi-User MIMO.
• Palo Alto NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise firewall and security solutions provider for next-generation network security implementations.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity solutions including appliance-based unified threat management and firewall products (formerly Astaro) for comprehensive IT security.
• Foundry NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationHigh-speed network solutions provider specializing in enterprise networking equipment for switched network architectures.
• Juniper NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationRenowned firewall manufacturer and enterprise networking solutions provider for data network security and connectivity.
• Hewlett Packard (HP)coreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise networking and switching solutions including HP-specific sflow implementations for network monitoring.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Computacenter plc: UK-headquartered European enterprise IT services provider operating in Germany, with deep networking, security, and managed-services practices. Comparable to Connect in the network-integration core but with national delivery, hyperscaler partnerships, and a publicly listed scale advantage.
• Allgeier SE: Munich-headquartered IT services group spanning enterprise integration, infrastructure, and security in the DACH region. Comparable in its DACH enterprise/government focus and in providing networking-adjacent integration services, though far more diversified across software and staffing.
• T-Systems International GmbH: Deutsche Telekom's enterprise ICT arm providing networking, security, cloud, and managed services to German and European enterprises and public sector. Competes with Connect for the same German enterprise and government network-integration RFPs but at hyperscale with telco-grade network assets and a multi-country footprint.
• AVANADE: Global IT services consultancy specializing in Microsoft-stack enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and security, including networking and security integration. Comparable to Connect in the integration-and-managed-services business model and enterprise/government customer base, though scoped broadly across Microsoft and Accenture ecosystems.
• Cancom SE: Leading German/European managed services provider and IT system integrator covering cloud, networking, security, and workplace. Overlaps with Connect on enterprise networking and security integration in Germany but extends substantially into cloud-managed services and multi-country delivery.
• Bechtle AG: Largest German-headquartered IT system integrator and VAR, offering networking, security, datacenter, and managed services across enterprise and public sector. Bechtle competes with Connect for the same German enterprise and government networking RFPs but at vastly greater scale, broader vendor coverage, and a more developed managed-services portfolio.

Direct peers

• ICT AG: German IT system house specialized in networking, security, and datacenter solutions for mid-sized enterprises. Closely comparable to Connect in vendor portfolio (Cisco, Fortinet, HPE/Aruba-style stack) and consultative, relationship-led GTM with regional German customers.
• telent GmbH: German specialist systems integrator focused on critical infrastructure networks, carrier-grade Ethernet/IP, public-sector, and enterprise networks. Comparable to Connect in network-centric delivery and German customer base, with adjacent expertise in transportation and energy network rollouts.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT system house specializing in enterprise infrastructure, data center, networking, and security solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers. Closely comparable to Connect in its value-added-reseller-plus-services model across Cisco, HPE, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and similar vendor portfolios, though at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• GISA GmbH: Halle-based IT services company serving German public-sector and mid-market enterprises with infrastructure, networking, and managed services. Comparable to Connect in German regional focus and enterprise/government customer mix, though oriented around SAP and managed applications in addition to networking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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