März Datenverarbeitung GmbH

What März Datenverarbeitung GmbH does

März Datenverarbeitung GmbH is a Munich-based IT system house founded in 1970, operating as a managed services provider for mid-sized companies across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The firm targets customers with 15 to 1,500 employees and reports 100+ customer references, with its original 1970 client Maerz München KG still active. The company remains under Steinke family ownership in its third generation, with Thomas Steinke as Managing Shareholder and Wolfgang Steinke as Managing Director since 1993; in 2025, Specific-Group managing director Jozef Dobsovic joined the management team following the firm's integration into Specific-Group, a European IT services platform with ~75 employees in Germany and ~500 globally. The firm maintains a 4.8 Kununu employer rating and a 4.9 Google rating, supporting a services-led GTM in a tight mid-market segment.

The company's service portfolio spans IT security, networking, ERP, and managed services. Core technical capabilities include Cisco networking and security (under the Cisco 360 Partner program), Cisco Meraki-based WLAN and DECT site-survey, Sage b7 ERP implementation, and IBM AS/400 programming and maintenance — a legacy skill set that is increasingly scarce in the DACH market. The firm also resells Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager and has expanded into Microsoft Security and Power BI consulting. It holds multiple certifications relevant to regulated German mid-market workloads: DIN SPEC 27076 (managed security service standard), ISO 27001, and TISAX (automotive industry security baseline), positioning it for security-sensitive customers in automotive, manufacturing, and engineering office environments.

März DV operates a services-led revenue model combining recurring managed-service contracts, project-based consulting, and partner channel resale (Cisco, Sage, Devolutions). There is no publicly disclosed revenue, ARR, or headcount growth data. The 2025 Specific-Group partnership represents the most significant structural change in the firm's history and signals a transition from a family-run boutique to a platform-affiliated mid-market managed services provider, while preserving the brand continuity and long-tenured customer relationships that have historically defined the business.

Name

März Datenverarbeitung GmbH

Legal name

März Datenverarbeitung GmbH

Website

https://maerz-dv.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

März Datenverarbeitung GmbH is a Munich-based IT system house founded in 1970, providing managed IT services, networking, security, and ERP solutions to mid-sized companies across the DACH region. The firm is family-owned in its third generation and joined Specific-Group in 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-User Device Management (UEM/MDM, Desktop/Laptop/Tablet) (BPAEAIAB), Employee Experience (EX) & Digital Experience Monitoring Support (BPAEAJAO)

Keywords

• Managed IT security services
• Cisco network infrastructure
• Enterprise WLAN deployment
• ERP consulting services
• IBM AS/400 programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Recurring managed services for IT security, networking, and infrastructure with monthly or annual contract terms. Includes monitoring, maintenance, and ongoing support.
2. IT Security Services: Security-focused services including firewall management, risk analysis, endpoint security, and compliance consulting for ISO and TISAX certifications.
3. WLAN & Network Services: Planning, implementation, and optimization of enterprise wireless networks using Cisco Meraki technology, including site surveys and ongoing management.
4. ERP Consulting & Programming: Consulting and development services for Sage b7 and IBM AS/400 systems including implementation, customization, migration, and support services.
5. Project-Based IT Services: One-time IT projects including infrastructure setup, security implementations, and network installations, billed on time and materials or fixed price.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

März Datenverarbeitung GmbH is a Munich-based IT system house that delivers managed IT services and consulting to mid-sized German-speaking enterprises. Its portfolio is built around four pillars: Managed IT-Security and firewalls based on Cisco technology, enterprise WLAN and network infrastructure using Cisco Meraki with Ekahau site surveys, Sage b7 ERP consulting and implementation, and programming/maintenance for legacy IBM AS/400 (IBM i) systems. It also resells and supports Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager for password and remote access management.

Product overview

März DV operates as a specialized IT system house offering managed IT services, not a unified software product. Its portfolio spans four distinct service lines: (1) Managed IT-Security built on Cisco technology (firewall, endpoint, VPN); (2) WLAN & Network Infrastructure centered on Cisco Meraki with professional site surveys; (3) Sage b7 ERP consulting and programming for mid-sized companies in trade, textile, and production; and (4) IBM AS/400 (IBM i) system programming, optimization, and modernization. Additionally, as an official reseller, März DV offers Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager for IT password and access management. All services are delivered primarily to German-speaking mid-sized businesses (15–1,500 employees) in DACH, with ongoing managed services and project-based engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed IT-Security Managed IT security services built on Cisco technology for mid-sized companies, covering firewall management (Cisco ASA, Firepower, Meraki MX), endpoint security (Cisco AMP, Umbrella), intrusion prevention (IDS/IPS), and AnyConnect VPN. Offered as project-based implementation or recurring managed service with 24/7 monitoring.
• WLAN & Netzwerk (Cisco Meraki) Enterprise wireless LAN and network infrastructure services using Cisco Meraki hardware (Wi-Fi 6 access points, multi-gigabit switches), including on-site and virtual WLAN radio surveys (Ausleuchtung), heatmap analysis, location analytics, and ongoing managed performance services.
• Sage b7 ERP Consulting End-to-end consulting, implementation, training, custom programming, tool support, and migration services for Sage b7 ERP software, targeted at mid-sized companies in trade, textile, and production in the DACH region.
• IBM AS/400 (IBM i) Services Programming, maintenance, optimization, and modernization services for IBM AS/400 / IBM i systems, covering RPG, SQL, CL, COBOL, REXX, Pascal-Delphi, and DB2/400, including web-GUI development and EDI integration.
• Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager (Resale) Official reseller offering of Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager, a centralized platform for managing on-premises, web, and cloud access credentials with integrated password security, role-based access control, onboarding, consulting, training, and workshops. Available via perpetual license or subscription.

Quantifiable outcome

• First customer served since 1970 and continues to be supported through ownership changes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• Specific-Group (SPG)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Parent company relationship established in 2025. März DV is now part of the international Specific-Group with operations in Germany, Austria, Southern and Eastern Europe, USA, and other countries. SPG brings international experience, cloud and AI transformation capabilities, and global network. März DV contributes regional proximity, technical depth, and AS/400 expertise.
• CiscocoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2001Certified Cisco 360 Partner since 2001 with specialization in firewall, networking, and security solutions. Expertise includes Cisco ASA Firewall, Firepower Series, Meraki MX Series, and AnyConnect VPN. Offers complete lifecycle services from consulting through managed services.
• SagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Sage b7 Bronze Business Partner providing ERP consulting, implementation, optimization, training, and support services for Sage b7 customers in retail, textile, and manufacturing sectors.
• DevolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial reseller of Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager in Germany and Austria. Provides sales, implementation, consulting, training, and workshops for the password management and remote access platform.
• Maerz München KGminorOthersOriginal customer from 1970 founding, originally part of the family business group. Now owned by OLYMP since 2010, März DV continues to provide IT services through ownership changes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CANCOM SE: CANCOM is a publicly listed German IT services provider (~€1.4B revenue) offering managed services, cloud, networking, and security across the DACH region. A much broader incumbent operating in the same managed-IT, networking, and security space as März DV but at enterprise scale.
• Allgeier SE: Allgeier is a publicly listed German IT services group with managed services, enterprise software, and staffing divisions serving Mittelstand and enterprise customers. A broad incumbent competing for the same DACH managed-services and ERP-customization budget as März DV.
• T-Systems International: T-Systems is Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT arm offering managed infrastructure, security, cloud, and SAP services to large enterprise and public-sector customers across DACH. A broad incumbent with overlapping managed-IT and security capabilities competing for the same Mittelstand-adjacent accounts.
• Logicalis Group: Logicalis is a global IT services provider with deep Cisco partnership delivering managed networking, security, and cloud services to mid-market and enterprise customers. Operates broadly in the same space as März DV but at international scale.
• NTT DATA DACH: NTT DATA is a global IT services and consulting company with major DACH operations delivering managed infrastructure, cybersecurity, SAP/ERP services, and digital transformation. A broad incumbent that competes for the same Mittelstand managed-services and ERP-modernization work as März DV.

Direct peers

• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander: SVA is a German Cisco Gold Partner and IT systemhaus delivering managed services, networking, security, and data center solutions to enterprise and mid-market customers in Germany. Highly comparable to März DV in Cisco specialization, managed-services model, and DACH focus, but at significantly larger scale.
• NetPlans GmbH: NetPlans is a German IT systemhaus and Cisco Gold Partner focused on managed services, cloud, security, and networking for SMB and mid-market customers in southern Germany. Closely comparable to März DV in Cisco specialization, Mittelstand target segment, and managed-service delivery model.
• PCG IT (Pinuts cloud & IT): Pinuts is a German IT systemhaus delivering managed services, IT security, cloud, and ERP consulting (including Sage) to mid-sized companies in DACH. Closely comparable to März DV in target segment (German Mittelstand), Sage ERP practice, and managed-service delivery model.
• ACP IT Solutions AG: ACP is a German IT distributor and Cisco partner offering managed services, networking, security, and end-user computing to SMBs across Germany and Austria. Comparable to März DV in Cisco-led security/networking services, DACH coverage, and reselling of complementary IT management software.

Emerging players

• PRODYNA SE: PRODYNA is a German IT consultancy focused on cloud-native application development, Microsoft, and SAP services for mid-market customers in DACH. An emerging player with partial overlap in managed services and ERP-modernization, but more focused on modern cloud platforms than legacy AS/400/Sage b7 work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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