zeus informationstechnologie gmbh

What zeus informationstechnologie gmbh does

ZEUS Informationstechnologie GmbH is a privately held German managed IT services provider founded in 1992 and headquartered in Braunschweig. The company exclusively serves Volkswagen and Audi trading and service operations across Germany, offering full-stack outsourced IT — planning, implementation, operation, and 1st/2nd/3rd level support — for dealer groups operating across multiple showroom, workshop, and office locations.

Its product portfolio is organized around the full dealership IT stack: RIVA (virtualized server and desktop infrastructure compliant with VW Group IT guidelines), EVA (the Elektronischer Verkäufer-Arbeitsplatz electronic sales workspace with Oracle database administration), WANpro and gDnet (multi-site and single-site networking with Sophos-powered Firewall as a Service), LANpro and WLANpro (wired and wireless connectivity), PROTECTpro (endpoint security and EDR via Trend Micro Vision One), BACKUPpro (Veeam-powered backup and recovery with immutable, zero-trust ransomware protection), and TKpro (Mitel-based VoIP telephony with presence management and Aurenz call analytics). EVA-zentral, co-developed with VW Bank, is now used by virtually all VW and Audi dealership groups in Germany.

The business operates on recurring managed-services contracts delivered through a consultative, relationship-driven sales motion supported by industry events, partnerships with T-Systems, Veeam, Sophos, Mitel, Microsoft, Trend Micro, and Cisco, and a dedicated account management team. The company employs approximately 30 people, holds TISAX certification through 2027 and continuous ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2017, and operates its own redundantly powered data centers in Germany. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company has no external institutional investors.

Name

zeus informationstechnologie gmbh

Legal name

ZEUS Informationstechnologie GmbH

Website

http://zeus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZEUS Informationstechnologie GmbH provides outsourced managed IT services — virtualization, networking, cybersecurity, VoIP telephony, backup, and DMS support — exclusively to Volkswagen and Audi automotive dealership groups across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services for Automotive Dealerships

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

IT Asset Lifecycle Services (Procure-to-Retire) (BPAEAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

ITIL/ITSM Process Consulting & Implementation (BPAEAJAB), ITSM Platform Implementation & Administration (ServiceNow/JSM/BMC/etc.) (BPAEAJAC)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Automotive dealership IT
• Virtualization and cloud hosting
• IT infrastructure outsourcing
• Network and cybersecurity

Headquarters

HQ city

Braunschweig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services & IT Outsourcing: ZEUS provides comprehensive outsourced IT services for automobile dealerships including planning, implementation, operation, and support. Revenue is generated through managed services contracts where ZEUS takes over complete IT landscapes. The company has been operating for over 30 years as an IT services provider.
2. Remote & On-Site Support Services: ZEUS provides technical support including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd level support for servers, desktops, networks, VoIP, and virtualization. Support is delivered via TeamViewer remote access and on-site as needed.
3. RIVA Cloud Services: RIVA provides virtual server (VSI) and virtual desktop (VDI) infrastructure hosted in ZEUS data centers in Germany. ZEUS manages server infrastructure or provides complete virtual desktop infrastructure, reducing administrative burden for VW/Audi partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ZEUS provides complete outsourced IT services for Volkswagen and Audi automobile dealerships in Germany, delivering and operating virtualized IT infrastructure, electronic sales workstation (DMS) database services, multi-site networking, IP telephony, cybersecurity, and backup through proprietary branded solutions (RIVA, EVA, WANpro, gDnet, LANpro, WLANpro, PROTECTpro, BACKUPpro, TKpro). Services span the full IT lifecycle — planning, implementation, operation, and 1st/2nd/3rd level support — and are hosted primarily in ZEUS-owned German data centers.

Product overview

ZEUS Informationstechnologie GmbH is a specialized IT services and solutions provider for Volkswagen and Audi automotive dealerships in Germany, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Braunschweig. The company operates a modular portfolio of proprietary IT solutions targeting the full dealership IT stack: RIVA (Virtual Server and Desktop Infrastructure) for cloud-based infrastructure management compliant with VW Group IT standards; EVA (Elektronischer Verkäufer-Arbeitsplatz) as the electronic sales and document management workspace with Oracle database services; WANpro and gDnet for secure multi-site and intra-dealership networking; LANpro and WLANpro for wired and wireless local connectivity; PROTECTpro for endpoint and cybersecurity; BACKUPpro built on Veeam for data protection; and TKpro built on Mitel for modern IP telephony with presence management and call analytics. All solutions are delivered as managed services with planning, implementation, operation, and 1st/2nd/3rd level support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RIVA – Virtualized Dealership IT (VSI + VDI) ZEUS Cloud Services providing a virtualized IT infrastructure for automotive dealerships, encompassing VSI (Virtual Server Infrastructure) hosted in ZEUS data centers in Germany and VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) for hardware-independent, flexible desktop delivery. Targeted at VW/Audi dealer groups, the platform is compliant with Volkswagen Group IT standards and reduces software and update administration to zero for VW/Audi partners.
• EVA – Elektronischer Verkäufer-Arbeitsplatz (Electronic Sales Workspace) An ERP/DMS workflow system for automotive dealerships that centralizes customer data, vehicle records, and internal documents and delivers associated database services including Oracle database support, deduplication, permission tool installation, query script creation, administration support, update management, database migration, and optimization. Targeted at automobile dealership sales and administrative teams; the related EVA-zentral centralized variant was co-developed with VW Bank and is now used by virtually all VW/Audi dealership groups in Germany.
• WANpro – Secure Multi-Site Wide Area Networking Managed Wide Area Network solution connecting multiple automotive dealership locations securely and reliably, using Sophos firewall technology and offering Firewall-as-a-Service with 24/7 monitoring to over 100 customers. Includes integration with T-Systems for reliable connection to the Volkswagen Corporate Private Network (CPN), ensuring smooth data flow between dealership sites and VW Group central systems.
• PROTECTpro – Endpoint Protection & Cybersecurity Cybersecurity product protecting automotive dealership IT infrastructure from ransomware, phishing, and digital threats. Leverages modern endpoint protection and detection-and-response (EDR) technologies to secure devices across the dealership — including customer data, financial systems, manufacturer portals, and diagnostic tools — for VW/Audi dealership groups.
• WLANpro – Wireless Network Solution Wireless networking solution delivering stable, high-performance Wi-Fi coverage in dealership showrooms, workshops, and offices with secure and reliable connectivity. Targeted at automotive dealerships needing unified wireless coverage across customer-facing and operational areas.
• LANpro – Wired Network Infrastructure Wired network infrastructure solution providing stable, fast, and secure cable-based connectivity between servers, workstations, and telephony systems across all areas of automotive dealerships — showrooms, workshops, and offices. Built exclusively on Cisco components at the access layer to maximize service availability and customer productivity.
• gDnet – Centralized Dealership Site Networking Centralized networking solution connecting all dealership systems and workstations at a single dealership location, enabling stable and secure data communications across the entire dealership environment. Targeted at VW/Audi dealer sites needing unified, reliable intra-site connectivity.
• BACKUPpro – Backup & Disaster Recovery Backup and disaster-recovery solution for automotive dealerships built on Veeam technology. Protects physical and virtual servers, NAS systems, and DMS databases with immutable backups, Zero-Trust protection, and ransomware defense. ZEUS acts as a Veeam partner providing analysis, planning, implementation, and ongoing monitoring for dealership IT environments.
• TKpro – IP Telephony (VoIP) for Dealerships Modern VoIP telephony solution for automotive dealerships built on Mitel technology (10+ year partnership, Mitel Silver Partner status). Features intelligent call routing, presence management, personal call groups, automatic profile switching, IP-DECT wireless networks, mobile device integration, and Aurenz-based reporting and call-data analytics. Targeted at sales, service, parts, and reception departments of VW/Audi dealerships, supporting remote access and department-specific hotlines.

Quantifiable outcome

• IT administration of software and updates reduced to zero
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VAPS GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ZEUS and VAPS announced a cooperation to best support VW/Audi partners with EVA migrations. The partnership consolidates the know-how and industry knowledge of both companies, leveraging synergies to ensure optimal and timely support for partners migrating from Oracle 12 EVA databases. On pressure from both leading knowledge carriers, the Oracle 12 support end date was extended from October 31, 2024 to year-end.
• T-SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationT-Systems is a key partner for providing gDnet connectivity and reliable integration of automobile dealerships into the Volkswagen CPN (Corporate Private Network). This partnership ensures a stable, secure, and high-performance connection to central Volkswagen systems, creating the technical foundation for seamless digital processes in the dealership.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Veeam provides modern backup and recovery solutions for maximum data security. Veeam's proven technology enables ZEUS to reliably protect mission-critical customer data, perform rapid restorations, and minimize downtime in emergencies, ensuring important systems remain available and business operations can quickly resume.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft products are essential for automotive retail IT — both client and server operating systems. ZEUS provides expertise to ensure systems are used in compliance with manufacturer specifications, including certification authorities for WLAN client authentication, central domain infrastructure for dealership groups, and network/group policy management.
• Trend MicrocoreTechnology or IntegrationTrend Micro, a leading Japanese cybersecurity provider, powers a forward-looking cybersecurity platform using AI, global threat intelligence, and decades of experience. ZEUS uses Trend Micro Vision One to protect cloud, network, device, and endpoint environments for safe digital IT processes.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationSophos Cybersecurity as a Service is offered through ZEUS's managed service program, allowing customers to leverage Sophos protection without managing configuration and administration. ZEUS handles all management, enabling customers to focus on core business. Sophos Gold Partner status achieved.
• MitelcoreTechnology or IntegrationMitel partnership spans 10 years in Voice over IP for automotive retail, including low-maintenance IP-DECT wireless networks, intelligent call routing, presence management, IT integration, and Unified Communications. Offered virtualized or hardware-based, on-premise or hosted. TKpro connects all components.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco serves as networking and security partner at both data center and access layers for LANpro customers. Only Cisco components are deployed, increasing service availability and thus customer productivity and satisfaction. ZEUS has thousands of satisfied end customers through this partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cox Automotive (inc. Dealertrack): Major global provider of automotive retail software and services (DMS, CRM, digital marketing). Comparable to ZEUS as a vertical-specialized IT platform for car dealerships, though at much larger scale and broader geographic reach; competes indirectly through DMS and connected-dealer solutions used by VW/Audi dealers.
• CDK Global: Leading dealer management system (DMS) and connected car/retail technology provider serving auto dealers worldwide. Comparable to ZEUS in that it supplies core IT infrastructure and software to automotive dealerships, including OEM-aligned dealer platforms, though at vastly larger scale and primarily in the US.
• Allgeier SE: German IT services and software group with significant automotive industry exposure, offering managed services, enterprise software, and IT consulting. Comparable to ZEUS as a German-speaking, automotive-active managed IT services provider with broader industry and geographic reach.
• MHP (a Porsche company): Management- und IT-Beratung focused on the automotive and manufacturing sectors, covering digitalization, ERP, cloud, and connected vehicle. Comparable to ZEUS in automotive-IT vertical focus and German-speaking market, though operating at a much larger scale and addressing OEMs rather than dealers.
• msg systems AG: German IT consulting and software company with strong automotive industry practice across OEMs, suppliers, and dealers. Comparable to ZEUS as a German-language managed services and software provider serving the automotive value chain, though at enterprise scale.
• Bechtle AG: One of Germany's largest IT system houses and managed services providers, offering cloud, networking, security, and workplace services across industries. Comparable to ZEUS as a German managed IT services provider; overlaps in managed cloud, networking, and cybersecurity offerings for SMB and mid-market enterprise customers.
• Computacenter plc: European-headquartered IT infrastructure and managed services provider with strong presence in Germany. Comparable to ZEUS in delivering managed workplace, networking, and security services to enterprise customers; much larger scale and broader customer base.
• CANCOM SE: German hybrid IT and managed services provider offering cloud, workplace, networking, and security solutions. Comparable to ZEUS in the German managed-services market and product mix (VDI, networking, security); serves a much broader customer base across industries.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German mid-market IT system house specializing in data center, virtualization, networking, and security across enterprise customers. Comparable to ZEUS as a German managed IT services provider with overlapping capabilities in virtualization, backup, and enterprise networking.

Direct peers

• All for One Group SE: German-speaking SAP and Microsoft partner with deep specialization in automotive retail (e.g., car dealership ERP, DMS integration) and mid-market managed services. Closely comparable to ZEUS in its automotive retail vertical focus and managed services delivery model, though with a different software stack anchor (SAP/Microsoft).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 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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