Network Partners

What Network Partners does

DIGIT4U Network Partners GmbH (formerly Network Partners GmbH, founded 1995) is a private German IT system house headquartered in Erding near Munich, operating today as part of the DIGIT4U Group. The firm delivers a full-service IT portfolio — networking, servers, data center and cloud, security, telephony, client and mobile computing, managed services, and IT consulting — to mid-market companies (Mittelstand) across Bavaria, with adjacent verticals in municipalities, schools, and tax advisory firms. Its operating model is regional and relationship-led: many customers have been with the company for over 20 years, supported by a service hotline, on-site dispatch, and remote-maintenance tools (Supremo, Fastviewer) backed by a high-availability in-house data center for server housing, hosting, virtualization, and cloud backups.

The technology stack is composed of best-of-breed third-party platforms rather than proprietary products. Core partnerships include Microsoft (Microsoft 365, Azure, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, integrated Mobile Device Management), Sophos (firewall and endpoint security, including the XG 210 series deployed at customer sites), 3CX (Silver Partner for unified communications, with claimed cost savings of up to 80% versus legacy PBX), DATEV (managed services for tax-firm clients), MATESO Password Safe (credential management), Wortmann (education hardware), and TerraCloud (customer self-service portal). The product surface is organized into five pillars — Network/Server/Telefonie, IT Security & Data Protection, Service & Support, Consulting/Planning, and add-on verticals for Education and Municipal Security, plus an EU-US Data Privacy Framework advisory service. The firm is a member of the Allianz für Cybersicherheit and supports Bavarian municipal compliance with BayEGovG, BSI standards, and ISO/IEC 27001.

The revenue model blends recurring and project-based streams. Managed service packages covering servers, clients, telecommunications, data backup, security, and IT documentation are sold on subscription contracts billed monthly, providing predictable recurring revenue. Hardware-as-a-Service adds fixed monthly hardware fees bundled with security, patch management, antivirus, backup, and on-site replacement. Consulting, IT security audits, awareness training, and external data-protection-officer mandates are billed as professional services. Customer acquisition is sales-led and direct, routed through the website, service hotline, contact forms, email newsletters (Newsletter2Go), and co-marketing webinars with Sophos. Customer retention is anchored by long contract tenure, deep infrastructure integration, and regulatory/compliance expertise; the company reports open positions to support continued growth, signaling measured near-term expansion rather than aggressive scaling.

Name

Network Partners

Legal name

DIGIT4U Network Partners GmbH

Website

https://network-partners.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DIGIT4U Network Partners GmbH, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Erding near Munich, is a German IT system house delivering managed services, infrastructure, cloud, security, and unified communications to mid-market businesses, municipalities, schools, and tax advisory firms across Bavaria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Architecture & Design Services (BPAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Services & Managed Data Center Networking (HDABAFAM), Small Business/SoHo Routers & Gateways (HDAFAIAH)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• IT systemhaus
• IT infrastructure services
• Managed security services
• Cloud and data center

Headquarters

HQ city

Erding

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Recurring managed service packages covering servers, clients, telecommunications systems, data backup, security, and IT documentation. Provides predictable monthly costs for customers.
2. IT Consulting and Planning: Advisory services for IT projects, digital transformation, infrastructure planning and implementation for mid-sized companies.
3. Hardware as a Service: Computer hardware provided at fixed monthly prices including security, patch management, antivirus, backup, and on-site replacement service.
4. Security Services: IT security and data protection services including external data protection officer, audits, and awareness training.
5. Data Center & Cloud Solutions: Server housing, hosting, virtualization, cloud backups, hosted exchange, and mail services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Network Partners is a manufacturer-independent IT Systemhaus that delivers managed IT services, IT infrastructure, data center/cloud, telephony, security and consulting to mid-sized companies primarily in the Bavarian region. Its recurring managed service packages cover servers, clients, telecommunications, data backup, firewall/WLAN management, DATEV, and IT documentation, complemented by Hardware-as-a-Service and project-based IT consulting for digital transformation.

Product overview

Network Partners is a full-service IT system house (IT-Systemhaus) offering comprehensive managed IT services for mid-sized businesses. The portfolio is organized around five core service pillars: (1) Network, Server & Telefonie covering infrastructure, data center, security, telephony (including 3CX brand), and client computing; (2) IT-Sicherheit & Datenschutz providing security audits, data protection officer services, and awareness training; (3) Service & Support delivering managed services for servers, clients, backups, and firewalls; (4) Beratung, Planung & Lösung for IT consulting and digital transformation; and (5) Education Solutions as an add-on sector vertical. The company operates a high-availability data center and provides remote support tools (Supremo, Fastviewer). As part of DIGIT4U Group, the portfolio expands to include Enterprise Cloud Solutions, Managed IT Operations, Application Management, and Project Management services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Network, Server & Telefonie Services Comprehensive IT infrastructure service portfolio covering network and server solutions, data center and cloud solutions, security and management, telephony solutions, and client and mobile computing for mid-market companies.
• Netzwerk & Server (Network & Server) Professional IT infrastructure services including routing and switching, servers, SQL and mail databases, terminal servers, VPN and firewalls, virtualized servers, storage, WLAN solutions, and UPS systems.
• Rechenzentrum & Cloudlösungen (Data Center & Cloud Solutions) Data center and cloud solutions including server housing in high-availability data center, server hosting and management, server virtualization, virtual desktop infrastructure, cloud backups across geo-locations, hosted Exchange, mail archiving and encryption.
• Sicherheit & Management (Security & Management) Managed security and IT management services including ransomware protection, endpoint protection, exploit defense, automatic system isolation, disk encryption, 2-factor authentication, video surveillance, hardware-as-a-service, and hardware disposal/recycling.
• Telefonie-Lösungen (Telephony Solutions) Unified communications and telephony solutions including hardware and software-based IP phone systems, cloud IP telephony, mobile telephony integration, presence management, session border controllers, CTI integration, Microsoft Teams support, and managed mobile device control.
• 3CX Kommunikations-System (3CX Communication System) Full-featured business communication system enabling phone calls, web client, mobile apps for iOS and Android, live chat, video conferencing, CRM integration, and Microsoft 365/Teams integration; positioned to deliver up to 80% cost savings versus legacy telephony.
• Client & Mobile Computing Mobile and client computing services including Microsoft Exchange synchronization, Office 365 collaboration tools, Microsoft Teams for conferencing, SharePoint document management, and Mobile Device Management (MDM) for Android, Windows, and iOS devices.
• IT-Sicherheit & Datenschutz (IT Security & Data Protection) IT security and data protection services including external data protection officer, network protection, IT baseline protection (BSI), security audits, and awareness training; company is a member of the Alliance for Cyber Security.
• Service & Support (Managed Services) Managed services for servers, clients, telecommunications systems, and data backup including monitoring, antivirus protection, email security, patch management, firewall management, WLAN management, DATEV services, and IT documentation.
• Beratung, Planung & Lösung (Consulting, Planning & Solution) Vendor-independent IT consulting, planning and implementation services including IT landscape analysis, digital transformation support, project management, and program management for infrastructure and digitalization projects.
• Fernwartung (Remote Support) Remote maintenance and support tools including Supremo and Fastviewer, delivered through the remote support portal webrc.npartners.de, enabling distance IT support for customer environments.
• Hardware as a Service (HaaS) Computer hardware provided at fixed monthly prices including security, patch management, antivirus, backup, third-party software patching, and on-site replacement service with system recovery.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic security partner offering regular webinars on IT security topics. Sophos provides firewall solutions (XG 210) and security technologies. Network Partners serves as a trusted security advisor using Sophos products.
• DIGIT4U GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork Partners is now part of DIGIT4U Group, enabling expansion of portfolio to include IT services, consulting, infrastructure transformation, digitalization projects, enterprise cloud solutions, managed IT operations, staffing, application management, and project management.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationExtensive partnership providing Microsoft 365, Azure cloud, Teams, Exchange Server, and SharePoint solutions. Implementation, migration, and management services for Microsoft products.
• 3CXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3CX Silber Partner for modern communication systems. Provides complete telecommunications solutions including webclient, mobile apps, livechat, CRM integrations, and Teams integration with cost savings up to 80%.
• WortmannminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner for schools and educational institutions. Provides classroom solutions, school servers, licensing, and mobile device solutions (Trolley and Notebookwagen).
• THW (Technisches Hilfswerk)minorOthersGerman Technical Relief Agency. Two Network Partners employees are active emergency personnel, demonstrating community involvement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Avenga (formerly ITDS GmbH): German IT services and consulting firm focused on DACH mid-market. Comparable in providing consulting, managed services, and infrastructure transformation projects.

Broad incumbents

• NTT DATA Deutschland GmbH: Global IT services and consulting provider with significant DACH presence offering infrastructure, cloud, and managed services to mid-market and enterprise — competes for the same Bavarian Mittelstand wallet.
• CANCOM SE: Major German IT services and cloud provider serving mid-market and enterprise. Overlaps with Network Partners in managed services, Microsoft/cloud solutions, and IT infrastructure outsourcing.
• Computacenter plc: European IT infrastructure and managed services provider with strong DACH presence. Comparable in network/server, cloud, security, and managed service offerings to corporate mid-market clients.
• Allgeier SE: German IT services group with strong presence in managed services, cloud, and consulting. Compares as a broader group structure, similar to how Network Partners sits within DIGIT4U Group.
• Bechtle AG: One of Germany's largest IT system houses and managed service providers. Directly comparable in offering IT infrastructure, managed services, and cloud solutions to mid-market and enterprise customers across Germany.

Direct peers

• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT system house of comparable size providing infrastructure, data center, cloud, and managed services. Closely mirrors Network Partners' positioning as a mid-sized German IT-Systemhaus.
• DATAGROUP SE: German managed IT services and consulting provider serving mid-market with data center, cloud, and SAP services. Comparable mid-market German Mittelstand focus.
• SNT Deutschland GmbH: German IT system house specializing in network, server, telephony, and managed services for SMEs. Closely aligned mid-market German MSP comparable to Network Partners.
• ACP Group: DACH-focused IT solutions provider offering managed services, cloud, security, and workplace solutions to mid-market. Direct overlap with Network Partners' core portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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