RS CONSULTING

What RS CONSULTING does

R.S. Consulting & Software GmbH is a privately held German IT system house (Systemhaus) founded in 1995 and headquartered in Nürnberg, Germany, serving mid-sized manufacturing companies (Mittelstand) in the DACH region. The company develops and maintains PROFID/2, a proprietary ERP/PPS/WWS system built on the IBM i / Power System platform in RPG IV (ILE RPG) with SQL 400, designed specifically for order-based manufacturing with extensive product variants, multi-company consolidation, and integrated production planning, warehouse management, sales, purchasing, and cost-accounting workflows. Around this core, R.S. Consulting operates as a certified IBM Business Partner/ISV and assembles a curated partner stack — CAS genesisWorld (CRM/xRM), d.velop d.3ecm (ECM/DMS), Comarch Financials (accounting/controlling), and Board (BI) — together with IBM i add-ons (Toolmaker office tools, i-effect/SEEBURGER EDI, AEB compliance plug-ins, MENÜ/400 menu customization).

The company monetizes through a mix of one-time PROFID/2 software licensing, recurring partner-software resale and support subscriptions, project-based IT consulting and implementation services, hardware resale (Lenovo, IBM i Power Systems, Microsoft Windows Server), and infrastructure-as-a-service hosting from its own data center. Customer acquisition is sales-led and project-driven, leveraging direct field sales, partner co-marketing with IBM/CAS/d.velop/Comarch/Board, membership in the iTeam Systemhauskooperation (350+ partners), and an IBM i TechChannel YouTube presence. The managing directors are Peter Raab and Michael Schmitt; the company remains founder/management-owned with no disclosed external investment or parent entity.

Name

RS CONSULTING

Legal name

R.S. Consulting & Software GmbH

Website

https://rscons.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

R.S. Consulting & Software GmbH is a Nürnberg-based German IT system house that develops and supports the proprietary PROFID/2 ERP system on IBM i, serving mid-sized manufacturing companies (Mittelstand) across the DACH region with integrated ERP, CRM, ECM, BI, and IT infrastructure services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

ERP Managed Services & AMS (Application Management) (BPAEAGAB), ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI), Enterprise Application Managed Services Outsourcing (ERP/CRM/HRIS AMS) (BPAEAMAI), ITSM Managed Services (Run/Operate/Optimize) (BPAEAJAN)

Keywords

• ERP software systems
• IBM i consulting
• Manufacturing IT solutions
• CRM xRM integration
• IT infrastructure services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürnberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing (PROFID/2): Sale of the company's proprietary ERP system PROFID/2, including application modules for production planning, sales, purchasing, materials management, and controlling. Licensed to mid-sized manufacturing companies on a perpetual or subscription basis.
2. Partner Software Resale and Integration: Resale and integration of third-party partner software including CAS genesisWorld (CRM/xRM), d.velop d.3ecm (DMS), Comarch Financials (finance), Board (BI), AEB compliance tools, and EDI solutions. RS Consulting acts as certified reseller and implementer.
3. IT Consulting and Implementation Services: Project-based consulting services for ERP implementations, IT infrastructure setup, data migration, software development (RPG IV), and system optimization. Includes project stages: consulting, implementation, data migration, training, and ongoing support.
4. IT Infrastructure Sales: Sale of hardware including Lenovo servers, storage, PCs, notebooks, peripherals; Microsoft Windows Server licenses; and IBM i Power System hardware. RS Consulting operates as a Lenovo Business Partner and IBM Business Partner.
5. Cloud / Hosting Services: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and IBM Power System hosting from the company's data center. Also reselling Microsoft Office 365 subscriptions.
6. Support and Maintenance: Ongoing technical support for installed systems, including remote maintenance (TeamViewer), system monitoring, and help desk services. Support hours available from 08:00 to 17:00.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

R.S. Consulting & Software GmbH is a Nürnberg-based IT system house (Systemhaus) that develops, licenses, implements, and supports PROFID/2, a proprietary ERP/PPS/WWS system built on the IBM i / Power System platform and designed for order-based mid-sized manufacturing. The company complements this proprietary ERP with a curated partner stack — CAS genesisWorld (CRM/xRM), Comarch Financials, d.velop (DMS/ECM), and BOARD (BI) — and delivers consulting, network, IT security, RPG IV development, and IBM Power hosting services.

Product overview

R.S. CONSULTING & SOFTWARE GMBH is a Systemhaus (IT systems house) based in Nuremberg, Germany, offering integrated IT solutions for mid-sized manufacturing companies. The portfolio centers on PROFID/2, a proprietary ERP system developed and maintained by the company for order-based manufacturing with extensive product variants. This core ERP integrates with partner solutions: CAS genesisWorld for CRM/xRM relationship management, Comarch Financials for accounting and controlling, d.velop d.3ecm for document management and archiving (including ecspand for SharePoint and FOXDOX cloud solutions), and BOARD for Business Intelligence and performance management. The company also offers a range of IBM i add-ons including Toolmaker office tools, i-effect and Seeburger for EDI, AEB compliance solutions (AUSFUHR||XPRESS for export procedures and COMPLIANCE||XPRESS for sanctions screening), and MENÜ/400 for menu customization. Services include IT consulting, network solutions, IT security, IBM Power hosting (IaaS), and custom software development using RPG IV on IBM i.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PROFID/2: Proprietary ERP/PPS/WWS (Enterprise Resource Planning/Production Planning System/Warehouse Management System) software solution developed and marketed by R.S. Consulting for mid-sized manufacturing companies with order-based production and extensive product variants.

Products and services

• PROFID/2 Proprietary integrated ERP/PPS/WWS system developed by R.S. Consulting and licensed to mid-sized German manufacturing companies with order-based production and extensive product variants. Covers sales, procurement, production planning, warehouse management, multi-company processing, variant configuration, and cost accounting on the IBM i platform.
• CAS genesisWorld CRM/xRM software marketed as the leading CRM solution for German mid-sized businesses; resold, implemented, and integrated with PROFID/2 by R.S. Consulting under its CAS Software Certified Partner status. Supports marketing, sales, and service processes with mobile access.
• CAS PIA Online CRM solution for self-employed professionals, freelancers, and small businesses; resold and implemented by R.S. Consulting as a CAS partner.
• Comarch Financials Professional financial accounting, controlling, and asset accounting suite integrated with PROFID/2; resold and implemented by R.S. Consulting under its Comarch partnership.
• d.velop d.3ecm Enterprise Content Management (ECM) / document management system from d.velop AG providing digital archiving, business process optimization, and electronic invoice processing; resold and implemented by R.S. Consulting as a d.velop Silver Partner.
• d.velop ecspand ECM ECM extension for Microsoft SharePoint providing quality management, workflow, inbox processing, and document archiving; resold and implemented by R.S. Consulting as a d.velop partner.
• d.velop FOXDOX Cloud-based document management and file sharing solution for enterprise document services; resold by R.S. Consulting as a d.velop partner.
• BOARD Business Intelligence and Corporate Performance Management platform used for planning, analysis, reporting, and simulation; resold and implemented by R.S. Consulting as a Board partner.
• IT Consulting and Implementation Services Project-based consulting services covering ERP/PROFID/2 implementations, IT infrastructure setup, data migration, interface development, training, and ongoing support for mid-sized manufacturing companies.
• Network Solutions Design and implementation of individual IT system solutions including network cabling, server virtualization, storage, and multi-level firewall systems for mid-sized companies (10 to 1,000 workstations).
• IT Security Services IT security strategy consulting, LAN/WAN/WLAN design, firewall, VPN/remote access, and email/web security based on Trend Micro and Fortinet products for mid-sized companies.
• IBM Power Hosting (IaaS) Infrastructure-as-a-Service hosting of business-critical applications on IBM Power i systems in secure data centers operated by R.S. Consulting; also resells Microsoft Office 365 subscriptions.
• Custom Software Development (RPG IV) Bespoke software development and add-on programming on IBM i / Power System using RPG IV (ILE RPG) and SQL, supporting custom ERP and warehouse management enhancements.

Quantifiable outcome

• PROFID/2 has been successfully deployed across over 100 installations (original PROFID system) and continues to serve the German Mittelstand manufacturing sector.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration24 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationRS Consulting operates as an IBM Business Partner and ISV (Independent Software Vendor), developing and distributing PROFID/2 on IBM i / Power System (formerly AS/400, iSeries). The partnership provides access to IBM's hardware platform, co-marketing, technical support, and referral leads. RS Consulting has used IBM i / Power System for over 25 years.
• CAS Software AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationCAS Software Certified Partner reselling CAS genesisWorld (CRM/xRM) and CAS PIA (online CRM) solutions. CAS is Germany's market leader for CRM and xRM solutions in the Mittelstand with 200 partners across 30 countries.
• d.velop AGcoreTechnology or Integrationd.velop Silver Partner reselling and implementing d.3ecm (ECM/DMS), ecspand (SharePoint ECM), and FOXDOX cloud document management solutions. d.velop serves over 1,000,000 users at more than 5,500 customers.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Partner reselling Microsoft 365, Windows Server, and related cloud services. RS Consulting also provides Microsoft-oriented IT infrastructure solutions (Lenovo hardware with Microsoft Windows Server).
• ComarchcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Comarch Financials (financial management, controlling, asset accounting) integrated with PROFID/2 ERP. Comarch provides professional accounting software for all areas of financial management.
• iTeam Systemhauskooperation GmbH & Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributoriTeam is Germany's largest independent IT system house network with over 350 partner companies. RS Consulting benefits from shared expertise, solution portfolios, and nationwide reach through this cooperative network.
• Board InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationBoard is the #1 decision-making platform for companies of all sizes, offering BI, Corporate Performance Management, and Predictive Analytics. RS Consulting resells and implements Board solutions, serving over 3,000 customers and 200,000 users globally.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• abas Software GmbH: Established German ERP vendor targeting mid-market manufacturers with variant-rich production. Overlaps R.S. Consulting's target customer (Mittelstand manufacturing) and product category (ERP/PPS), but competes with a more modern, broader-scope solution.
• proALPHA Group: Major German ERP vendor purpose-built for mid-sized manufacturing, with broad coverage of variant production, PPS, and financial controlling. Directly competes with PROFID/2 in the same Mittelstand manufacturing segment, but at greater scale and with a more modern platform.
• Allgeier SE: Larger German IT services and software group with ERP/CRM consulting practices and proprietary software. Operates broadly across the same Mittelstand market but at significantly greater scale, with overlapping IBM i and enterprise application capabilities.

Others

• CAS Software AG: Vendor of CAS genesisWorld CRM/xRM — a primary partner product for R.S. Consulting. While not a direct competitor (it is a partner/principal), it is the most relevant adjacent company given the centrality of CAS genesisWorld to RS Consulting's mid-market CRM/xRM offering.
• PSI Software AG: Larger German software vendor with ERP, MES, and energy management solutions for industry and infrastructure. Comparable in serving process and discrete manufacturing with integrated ERP/PPS, but at much larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• ORBIS AG: German IT consulting firm specializing in ERP (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and CRM implementations for mid-market industrial customers. Comparable in customer segment (German Mittelstand industry) and consulting-led services model, though centered on SAP/Microsoft rather than IBM i.
• SALT Solutions GmbH: German IT consulting firm focused on SAP and digital manufacturing for industrial Mittelstand customers. Strong overlap in target segment (German mid-market manufacturing) and project-based ERP consulting delivery model.
• T.CON GmbH & Co. KG: German IT solutions provider serving discrete manufacturing and process industry with SAP/ERP and MES focus. Direct peer in terms of German Mittelstand manufacturing customer base and integrated ERP delivery, though on different platforms.
• GWS Gesellschaft für Warenwirtschafts-Systeme mbH: German IT system house with hardware, software, and ERP services for industrial customers. Comparable as a German Mittelstand system house with similar multi-vendor ERP + IT infrastructure delivery model.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT system house with strong IBM Power / IBM i and enterprise software expertise, serving mid-market and enterprise customers across multiple verticals. Highly comparable as a German Mittelstand-focused IT systems integrator with similar multi-vendor model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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