Bavaria Zeitsysteme GmbH

What Bavaria Zeitsysteme GmbH does

Bavaria Zeitsysteme GmbH is a Munich-based B2B systems integrator specializing in time recording (Zeiterfassung) and access control (Zutrittskontrolle) solutions for the DACH market, operating under the bedatime® and bzs sub-brands. Founded in 1989 by Kaba AG and now operating as a dormakaba Executive Solution Partner, the company combines proprietary software (bedatime.ZEIT, bedatime.WORKFLOW, bedatime.MOBI, carthago.CLOUD, planzeit) with dormakaba hardware (Terminal 96 00 K7, Terminal 98 00, exos 9300, sensor gates, biometric readers, mechanical locking) into integrated deployments. The technical architecture is anchored in deep SAP integration, including direct coupling of dormakaba EACM to SAP ERP HCM and SuccessFactors Employee Central, enabling automated role-based access rights management for enterprises with complex organizational structures.

The company serves a horizontal mix of small and medium businesses (SMB) and large enterprises, with notable references including ARRI (film technology, 600 workstations), Staedtler (stationery manufacturing, ~280 work schedules), Hirschvogel (manufacturing), and Appsfactory (software). Pricing combines one-time hardware/software purchases with recurring subscriptions and managed service contracts (24/7 support, optional 4-hour on-site response). Distribution is hybrid: enterprise field sales for complex requirements analysis and custom solution design, supplemented by a national partner network (dormakaba, HR-COM, Poksundo, CompuTime, planzeit, etc.) and international service partners spanning 36+ countries across Europe.

Revenue streams span hardware resale, software licensing/subscriptions, professional installation services, and recurring maintenance/support contracts. The go-to-market emphasizes a "single point of contact" consultative model from requirements analysis through realization and ongoing support. Operationally, the company runs with a lean team of 11 employees, supported by certified service partners for regional coverage. The business is privately held, with no disclosed funding, M&A activity, or public market presence; managing directors Walter Nidermayer and Gregor Vollath lead the firm under the GmbH structure.

Name

Bavaria Zeitsysteme GmbH

Legal name

Bavaria Zeitsysteme GmbH

Website

https://bedatime.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bavaria Zeitsysteme GmbH is a Munich-based B2B systems integrator and dormakaba Executive Solution Partner providing integrated time recording, access control, and operational data capture solutions to SMB and large enterprise customers across the DACH region and 36+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Time and Access Management Solutions

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Time, Attendance & Scheduling Administration (BPAAAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

HRIS/HCM Implementation Services (BPAEAGAE)

Keywords

• Time recording systems
• Access control solutions
• Workforce management software
• SAP HR integration
• Physical security hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of time recording terminals, access control hardware including sensors, barriers, turnstiles, door locks, and identification media.
2. Software Licensing and Subscriptions: Software products including bedatime.ZEIT, bedatime.WORKFLOW, bedatime.MOBI, and cloud-based solutions. Offered as one-time purchase or subscription with monthly rental options.
3. Installation Services: Professional installation and configuration services for hardware and software systems, including terminal parameterization and user training.
4. Maintenance and Support Contracts: 24/7 service and support with annual maintenance packages covering software updates, remote access, hardware repairs, and firmware updates. Optional 4-hour on-site response time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bavaria Zeitsysteme GmbH delivers integrated time recording and access control solutions for businesses, combining proprietary software (bedatime suite), dormakaba hardware terminals, sensors, and barriers, with installation, integration, and 24/7 support services. As a dormakaba Executive Solution Partner, the company provides end-to-end project responsibility from consulting through implementation to ongoing maintenance, including deep SAP ERP HCM and SuccessFactors integration.

Product overview

Bavaria Zeitsysteme GmbH offers integrated time and access management solutions as a dormakaba Executive Solution Partner. The portfolio includes software platforms (bedatime.13, EACM, carthago.CLOUD, planzeit), hardware terminals (Terminal 96 00 K7, Terminal 98 00), sensor gates (Argus series), biometric readers, and access systems (exos 9300, resivo). These products work together through SAP integration (ERP HCM, SuccessFactors) and support multiple identification methods including RFID, Mobile Access, TouchGo, and biometrics. Solutions range from small business packages (up to 25 persons at €2,650) to enterprise-grade access management systems, with cloud and on-premise deployment options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• bedatime®: Software brand for time recording and access control solutions including bedatime.13, bedatime.MOBI, bedatime.WORKFLOW
• bzs

Products and services

• bedatime.13 / bedatime.ZEIT

Quantifiable outcome

• Service availability: 365 days/year, 7 days/week, 24 hours/day with optional 4-hour on-site response
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• dormakaba Deutschland GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing Executive Solution Partner (formerly Kaba Executive Partner) providing access to full dormakaba product portfolio including time recording terminals, access control systems, sensors, barriers, and door systems. The partnership enables Bavaria Zeitsysteme to offer comprehensive solutions from a single source with international implementation support.
• HR-COMminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSAP HCM specialized consulting company based in Nuremberg offering consulting, application management, and payroll services. Jointly hosts webinars and events on SAP SuccessFactors integration.
• CompuTime Ausweissysteme GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of solutions for time recording, operational data capture (BDE), and access control.
• planzeit GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of software and hardware solutions in workforce management, HR, and access security.
• TotalSoftminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational partner based in Romania for extended service coverage.
• Mediterranean Protection Solutions LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational partner for service and support in Mediterranean region.
• UCMS Group RomaniaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational partner providing coverage in Romania.
• InnowareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational partner based in Ukraine for Eastern European coverage.
• humedica e.V.minorOthersHumanitarian aid organization supported by Bavaria Zeitsysteme. The company provides bedatime.ZEIT & bedatime.WORKFLOW to enable worldwide aid workers to record time and services via the internet.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atoss Software AG: Listed German vendor of workforce management software including time recording, shift planning and HR integration. Competes head-on with bedatime.ZEIT and carthago.CLOUD in DACH mid-market and enterprise deals.
• SALTO Systems: European access control specialist offering electronic locks, mobile access and cloud-based management (SALTO KS) - direct overlap with Mobile Access, TouchGo and Cloud-style delivery models.
• primion Technology GmbH: German-headquartered provider of access control, time & attendance and workforce management solutions for SMB through enterprise customers. Most direct comparable in product scope, DACH focus and target buyer.
• ISGUS GmbH: German time & attendance and workforce management vendor with comparable DACH mid-market positioning and SAP integration focus - direct competitor in the same SMB/mid-market deal profiles.
• SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH: German digital locking systems vendor (now part of Allegion) offering electronic cylinders and access management - comparable product/technology overlap in electronic access hardware for European enterprises.

Broad incumbents

• dormakaba Group: Global incumbent whose hardware and software platform Bavaria resells as Executive Solution Partner. Also a potential competitive threat if dormakaba expands direct enterprise coverage in DACH.
• Bosch Sicherheitssysteme: Broad security and access management portfolio (Access Engine, Building Integration System) targeting the same enterprise real estate and industrial customers as Bavaria's exos 9300 and Argus sensor gate offerings.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global access control and security incumbent (Pro-Watch, MAXPRO) competing for the same large-enterprise, multi-site deployments that Bavaria serves via dormakaba exos 9300.
• SAP SE (SuccessFactors Time Tracking): Platform incumbent that Bavaria integrates with via EACM/SuccessFactors Employee Central. Represents both a partner and a competitor as customers increasingly procure WFM directly from the HCM vendor.

Emerging players

• Identiv (Hirsch/MOBOTIX access): Physical access and RFID credentialing vendor with overlapping reader/credential technology (Hirsch legacy product line) - comparable in the identification media and electronic access layer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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