What OBF IT-Solutions GmbH does

OBF IT-Solutions GmbH is a German IT system house (Systemhaus) founded in 2007 in Limburg an der Lahn and led by managing director Omar Friha. The company started as a one-person operation and has grown to a team of over 20 employees serving small craft businesses, mid-market enterprises, schools, and agencies primarily across the Limburg-Weilburg and Rhein-Main regions of Hesse, Germany. It operates an IHK-certified vocational training program and maintains a regional sales-led go-to-market with personal consulting, online appointment booking via Calendly, and a self-service customer portal for existing clients.

The company's product and service portfolio blends proprietary in-house developed offerings with curated third-party integrations. Proprietary assets include OBF PARMS®, a registered 24/7 IT monitoring system that proactively surveils servers, workstations, network devices, security components, and cloud services; OBF Mailplace, a GoBD-compliant email archiving solution; and the OBF 360° Serviceflatrate, an all-inclusive monthly IT service bundle. These are complemented by resale and integration partnerships with STARFACE (VoIP, at the Excellence Plus tier), Cryptshare (email encryption), and Docbox (document management with ZUGFeRD/XRechnung e-invoicing). Service lines span IT infrastructure (on-premise, cloud, hybrid), IT security, cloud computing with German data centers, mobile device management, GDPR consulting, digital time tracking with DATEV/ERP interfaces, web design, and remote support via TeamViewer, AnyDesk, and Supremo.

Revenue is generated through a mix of subscription/recurring streams (OBF 360° flatrate, STARFACE 365 monthly rentals at 1/12/36/60-month terms), managed services (housing, hosting, IaaS, SaaS from German data centers), one-time hardware and software sales, and professional services (consulting, monitoring, documentation, license management, GDPR compliance). All data is hosted in German data centers, and GDPR/GoBD compliance is positioned as a core differentiator. The company is privately held and founder-owned, with no external investors, parent company, or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

OBF IT-Solutions GmbH

Legal name

OBF IT-Solutions GmbH

Website

https://obf-it.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OBF IT-Solutions GmbH is a German IT system house founded in 2007, providing managed IT services, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, proprietary monitoring (OBF PARMS®), and GoBD-compliant archiving to SMBs across the Limburg-Weilburg and Rhein-Main regions from German data centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Knowledge Management & Service Desk Platforms (HDAEALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Document Capture, Scanning, OCR/ICR & Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) (HDAEAGAD), IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) & Secure Data Erasure (BPAEAOAK), Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• IT infrastructure solutions
• IT security consulting
• Cloud computing services
• Business VoIP telephony

Headquarters

HQ city

Limburg an der Lahn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Service Flatrate (OBF 360°): Monthly fixed-rate all-inclusive IT service packages covering monitoring, support, security, and consulting. Provides predictable recurring revenue with strong customer retention through bundled services.
2. IT Infrastructure Sales: Sale of complete hardware and software solutions including servers, networking equipment, workstations, and peripherals. One-time revenue from equipment sales alongside ongoing service contracts.
3. Managed Services: Managed workplace, managed service, and IT management services with ongoing administration of customer IT environments. Includes housing, hosting, and IaaS solutions from German data centers.
4. Professional Services: IT consulting, IT support, IT monitoring, IT documentation, license management, and GDPR compliance consulting services. Also includes web design and document management implementation.
5. STARFACE 365 Rental Model: VoIP telephone systems rented on a monthly basis with included licenses and accessories. Multiple contract durations available (1, 12, 36, or 60 months).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OBF IT-Solutions GmbH is a regional IT system house that provides managed IT services and tailored IT solutions for businesses in the Limburg-Weilburg and Rhein-Main area. Its core offering bundles proactive IT monitoring (OBF PARMS®), GoBD-compliant email archiving (OBF Mailplace), all-inclusive monthly IT management (OBF 360° Serviceflatrate), cloud and infrastructure services hosted in German data centers, IT security, document management, VoIP telephony, and consulting services into a single-source relationship.

Product overview

OBF IT-Solutions GmbH is an IT system house offering a comprehensive portfolio of managed IT services and solutions for businesses of all sizes. The portfolio includes proprietary monitoring tool OBF PARMS® for 24/7 IT infrastructure surveillance, OBF Mailplace for GoBD-compliant email archiving, and OBF 360° Serviceflatrate as a comprehensive all-in-one IT service package. The company resells and integrates third-party solutions including STARFACE VoIP telecommunications, Cryptshare email encryption, Docbox document management, and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions. Services span IT infrastructure, IT security, cloud computing, email management, telecommunications, document management, web design, data protection (GDPR consulting), mobile device management, time tracking, IT support, monitoring, and IT management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OBF PARMS® IT Monitoring Proprietary 24/7 IT monitoring system for proactive surveillance of servers, workstations, network devices, security components, and cloud services; detects malfunctions, overloads, and security risks before they become problems. Targeted at SMB and mid-market business customers in the Rhein-Main region.
• OBF Mailplace Email Archiving GoBD-compliant email archiving solution with automatic, tamper-proof storage in German data centers; provides instant search and revision-safe documentation for tax and commercial law requirements. Designed for businesses needing compliant email retention.
• OBF 360° Serviceflatrate Comprehensive all-inclusive monthly IT service flatrate covering remote support, proactive monitoring with OBF PARMS®, IT security (backup, firewall, antivirus), and automated patch management for SMB and mid-market customers seeking predictable IT costs.
• Docbox Document Management Cloud-based document management system (DMS) with revision-safe archiving, OCR text recognition, ZUGFeRD/XRechnung e-invoicing, and digital workflows for approvals and processes. Targeted at businesses needing compliant digital document handling.
• STARFACE VoIP Telecommunications IP-based business telephone system (VoIP) made in Germany; offered as on-premise, virtual machine, or hosted in data center. Deployed for SMB and mid-market customers via certified STARFACE Excellence Plus partnership.
• Cryptshare Email Encryption Secure email encryption solution with Outlook Add-In for easy encrypted email sending to internal and external contacts without complex certificate management. Targeted at businesses needing GDPR-aligned secure communications.
• IT Support & Consulting User support and helpdesk services, IT emergency support, and IT consulting for analyzing existing IT landscapes and developing digitalization strategies. Offered to SMB and mid-market business customers.
• IT Infrastructure Solutions Complete hardware and software solutions including on-premise servers, cloud solutions (housing, hosting, IaaS, SaaS), and hybrid models with German data centers. Sold and integrated for SMB and mid-market customers.
• IT Security Services Holistic IT security concepts including protection against cyberattacks, ransomware, phishing, and data loss; firewall and antivirus management. Targeted at businesses needing end-to-end security posture management.
• Cloud Computing Services Cloud solutions with highly available, high-performance cloud infrastructure from German data centers; secure VPN remote access for home office. Designed for businesses requiring local data residency and GDPR compliance.
• GDPR Compliance Consulting (Datenschutz) GDPR compliance consulting including external data protection officer services, process documentation, employee training, and data protection policy creation. Offered to businesses lacking in-house data protection expertise.
• STARFACE 365 Rental Rental model for STARFACE VoIP telephone systems including licenses, accessories, and devices; includes managed update service with monthly billing and 1, 12, 36, or 60 month contract durations.
• Time Tracking Solution Digital time and attendance recording solution supporting simple and complex working time models; interfaces to DATEV and ERP systems; mobile app available. Designed for businesses digitizing workforce time capture.
• Mobile Device Management (MDM) Cloud-based centralized mobile device management for smartphones, tablets, and laptops; remote lock, locate, and wipe capabilities. Targeted at schools, public institutions, and businesses managing large device fleets.
• Web Design Services Professional responsive web design with SEO optimization, fast loading times, and modern web technologies. Offered to local SMB customers as a complementary digital service.
• Remote Support Tools (OBF Quick Support) Remote maintenance and support via TeamViewer, AnyDesk, and Supremo for quick and effective troubleshooting without on-site visits. Used by the OBF support team for existing customers.
• Customer Portal Online customer portal for account management, support tickets, and self-service access. Provided to existing OBF customers as part of the managed services engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced system downtime through proactive monitoring with OBF PARMS®
• +2 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

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• STARFACEcoreTechnology or IntegrationOBF IT-Solutions is a certified STARFACE Excellence Plus Partner, the highest partnership level. They sell, implement, and support STARFACE VoIP telephone systems made in Germany. STARFACE offers flexible communication solutions as traditional hardware, virtual machines, or hosted in data centers.
• CryptsharecoreTechnology or IntegrationCryptshare is offered as the company's recommended solution for secure email encryption and large file transfer. The solution integrates seamlessly with Outlook and requires no additional software installation or certificate management for users.
• DocboxcoreTechnology or IntegrationDocbox is offered as the company's document management system (DMS) solution for digital document management, OCR text recognition, ZUGFeRD and XRechnung compatible e-invoicing, and revision-safe archiving.
• CalendlycoreTechnology or IntegrationCalendly is used as the online appointment booking system for scheduling discovery meetings and consultations with prospective customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT system house and managed services provider with strong presence in the Mittelstand. Directly comparable business model focused on enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and IT services for SMB/mid-market customers.
• NetPlans GmbH: German managed services and IT system house focused on SMB and mid-market clients across southern Germany. Closely aligned business model with managed workplace, cloud, and security services.
• Allgeier SE: German IT services group providing managed services, consulting, and software solutions to mid-market enterprises. Comparable in offering breadth and customer segment to OBF, though significantly larger.
• Sycor GmbH: German IT system house providing managed services, cloud, and Microsoft solutions to SMB and mid-market. Closely comparable mid-sized German system house with similar customer profile.
• ACP Group: Austrian-German IT solutions provider delivering managed services, cloud, and infrastructure to SMBs. Comparable regional system-house model with similar customer profile and vendor-partner-led go-to-market.
• Bechtle AG: Germany's largest IT system house serving SMB and mid-market customers with managed services, cloud, and infrastructure. Closest publicly traded comparable for OBF's IT system house business model, though at significantly greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• Computacenter plc: Major UK-headquartered IT infrastructure and managed services provider with significant German operations. Overlaps with OBF's IT infrastructure and managed services offerings but serves much larger enterprise customers.
• CANCOM SE: Leading German IT provider offering managed services, cloud, and hardware to SMB and enterprise customers. Comparable managed services portfolio and German Mittelstand focus at greater scale.
• q.beyond AG: German IT services provider offering managed services, cloud, and SAP consulting to mid-market. Comparable service portfolio with focus on German SMB/mid-market customers.
• Deutsche Telekom / T-Systems: Germany's largest telecom incumbent with extensive managed services, cloud, and IT security offerings. Overlaps with OBF in VoIP, cloud, and IT security but serves much larger and broader customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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