Consulting People Unternehmensberatung GmbH

What Consulting People Unternehmensberatung GmbH does

Consulting People Unternehmensberatung GmbH is a Hamburg-based IT system house founded in 1997, operating as a privately held GmbH with approximately 8 employees. The company delivers four primary service lines: SAP consulting (spanning legacy R/3 Release 3.0 through Netweaver 7.10 and ERP 2005), IT security, hardware and software resale, and managed services. Its stated partnerships span Microsoft, Gateprotect, ESET/NOD32, OPNsense, Nagios, and World Wlan, supporting a multi-layer delivery model across enterprise resource planning, network security, and infrastructure monitoring.

The firm's business model is a blended services-plus-resale construct typical of small German IT system houses: consulting and managed services generate hourly or project-based revenue, while hardware/software resale (Microsoft, security vendors) produces pass-through margin. Client concentration is not disclosed publicly, but the 8-person headcount and cross-border project references (notably pharmaceutical validation work across Europe and USA) suggest a niche focus on small and mid-market clients with selective enterprise project exposure. The company has held ISO 9001:2015 certification, supporting enterprise procurement requirements.

Governance is led by Managing Director Joachim Otfrid Wagner. The company has operated continuously for 27+ years without disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or major leadership transitions, indicating a stable, owner-operated boutique. The combination of deep SAP platform heritage, multi-vendor security partnerships, and managed services positioning targets German SMBs and selected regulated-industry clients (e.g., pharmaceutical) requiring compliance-oriented IT delivery. No AI/ML capabilities, electronic patient record systems, or healthcare-specific technology partnerships are evidenced in the available data.

Name

Consulting People Unternehmensberatung GmbH

Legal name

Consulting People Internationale Unternehmensberatung GmbH

Website

https://c-people.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Consulting People Unternehmensberatung GmbH is a Hamburg-based IT system house (founded 1997, 8 employees) providing SAP consulting, IT security, hardware/software resale, and managed services to small and mid-market clients in Germany and selected European/USA project engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting and Managed IT Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting (BPAHAEAG), Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC)

Keywords

• IT system house
• SAP consulting
• IT security services
• Hardware distribution
• Software reselling

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting Services: Professional consulting services including IT strategy, architecture consulting, business process analysis, project management, SAP implementation and consulting, IT security consulting, system support, and staff training. Revenue generated through project-based engagements and service contracts.
2. Software Distribution: Distribution of standard software products and industry solutions including Microsoft operating systems and applications, backup software, used software with license transfer. Revenue from product sales as Microsoft Handelspartner, Microsoft Authorised Education Reseller, Gateprotect and ESET/NOD32 distribution partner.
3. Hardware Sales: Sale of hardware including industrial PCs, industrial servers, Apple products, peripheral equipment, VoIP systems, Mac X-Serve and X-Raid, mobile communication devices. Also offers project business with individual consultation, financing and leasing options.
4. IT Security Services: Security services including IT risk analysis, security policy definition, installation of firewall solutions, VPN implementation, antivirus deployment, patch management. Revenue from implementation projects and ongoing service contracts.
5. Managed Services and Maintenance: Ongoing system management including installation, configuration, administration, monitoring, data backup, disaster recovery, patch management, maintenance of hardware and software. Provided through service contracts with defined scope and quality standards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Consulting People operates as an IT system house delivering IT consulting, SAP R/3 consulting and implementation, IT security services (firewall, VPN, antivirus, patch management), and managed IT services (monitoring, backup, disaster recovery) to German enterprise clients. The company also resells hardware (industrial PCs, servers, Apple products, VoIP, HotSpot systems) and software (Microsoft, ESET/NOD32, Gateprotect) as a Microsoft Handelspartner and Authorised Education Reseller, with specialized capability in pharmaceutical process validation.

Product overview

Consulting People Unternehmensberatung GmbH is an IT consulting and services company offering a portfolio of IT services, security solutions, software/hardware sales, and SAP consulting. The company operates as a certified IT system house (DIN EN ISO 9001:2015) providing maintenance and infrastructure support since 1997. The offerings include: IT-Dienstleistungen (IT services and project management), IT-Sicherheit (security services including firewall/VPN solutions), Softwarevertrieb (resale of Microsoft, ESET, and other software), Hardwareverkauf (industrial PCs, servers, Apple products), and SAP-Beratung (SAP R/3 consulting and implementation). The company operates their own web shop for product sales and provides service contracts with defined scope and quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT-Dienstleistungen (IT Services) Comprehensive IT services for business clients including IT strategy and architecture consulting, business process analysis, project management, software selection and implementation, IT service processes (in-house and remote), system support, firewall administration, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, patch management, and hardware/software maintenance.
• IT-Sicherheit (IT Security Services) Security services including IT risk analysis, IT-Security Policy and E-Policy definition, security system selection support, user and administrator training, system monitoring via Nagios, OPNsense-based firewall solutions, TLS 1.3 VPN solutions, ESET antivirus deployment, and patch management.
• Softwarevertrieb (Software Distribution) Distribution of standard software products and industry solutions including Microsoft operating systems and applications, fax solutions, internet solutions, backup software, and used software with license transfer, sourced through Microsoft Handelspartner and Authorised Education Reseller, Gateprotect, and ESET/NOD32 partnerships.
• Hardwareverkauf (Hardware Sales) Sale of standard and customized industrial PCs, industrial servers, and Apple products, plus peripheral devices, IT system cabling, telephone system installation and connectivity, VoIP, HotSpot systems (World Wlan), mobile communications, wireless VGA connections for maritime use, notebooks, PDAs, mobile phones, UMTS, Mac X-Serve and X-Raid, proof systems, specialty papers for prepress, multidisplay solutions, and public presentation terminals.
• SAP-Beratung (SAP Consulting) SAP consulting services since 1997 specializing in SAP R/3 environments with Netweaver 710 and ERP 2005, Java Framework, and portal applications. Services include cross-border business process conception, master data management, worldwide standardization, project planning (ASAP/VSAP), project management, documentation, validation support for pharmaceutical processes, and audit assistance.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsulting People is a Microsoft Handelspartner (Microsoft Commercial Partner) and Microsoft Authorised Education Reseller, distributing Microsoft operating systems, applications, and education products.
• GateprotectcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGateprotect Vertriebspartner (sales partner) for firewall and network security solutions, providing enterprise firewall implementations based on OPNsense technology.
• ESET/NOD32coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorESET/NOD32 Vertriebspartner (sales partner) for antivirus and endpoint security solutions, recommending ESET for comprehensive malware protection.
• World WlanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of World Wlan HotSpot systems for public wireless access solutions, integrated into hardware offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Atos Deutschland: European-headquartered IT services firm with German operations spanning SAP, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Broad incumbent with overlapping enterprise IT services offerings in the German market.
• Avanade Deutschland: Accenture/Microsoft joint venture specializing in Microsoft and SAP enterprise solutions. Comparable as a Microsoft-channel-aligned consulting peer serving enterprise digital transformation needs in Germany.
• NTT DATA Deutschland GmbH: Large global IT services provider with a substantial German practice covering SAP, infrastructure, and consulting. Comparable as a much larger incumbent offering overlapping IT consulting and managed services across enterprise customers in Germany.
• T-Systems International GmbH: Deutsche Telekom subsidiary providing IT services, SAP consulting, and managed infrastructure to enterprise and public-sector clients in Germany. Broad incumbent in the same SAP and IT services market.
• Capgemini Deutschland GmbH: Global consulting and IT services firm with a large German practice covering SAP, cloud, and digital transformation. Broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise IT services spend as Consulting People.

Direct peers

• Cenit AG: Stuttgart-based IT consulting firm specializing in SAP, PLM, and enterprise content management. Comparable as a German-headquartered SAP and digital transformation consultancy with overlapping customer base in Mittelstand enterprise.
• GOB Software & Systeme GmbH & Co. KG: Innoq parent and SAP-specialized IT services firm in Germany. Comparable as a mid-sized German SAP and enterprise software consultancy with similar customer profile and service scope.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT system integrator offering datacenter, enterprise software, and managed services. Directly comparable as a multi-vendor German IT system house with similar hardware/software resale plus services model.
• Datagroup SE: German IT managed services provider with cloud, SAP, and outsourcing offerings. Comparable as a German IT services firm combining SAP consulting with managed infrastructure services for enterprise clients.
• All for One Steeb SE: German mid-market SAP consulting and software partner headquartered in Filderstadt. Directly comparable as a SAP-focused IT services firm serving German enterprise customers with a similar combination of consulting, managed services, and industry-specific solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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