Octogate It Security Systems Gmbh

What Octogate It Security Systems Gmbh does

OctoGate IT Security Systems GmbH is a privately held German IT security manufacturer headquartered in Paderborn that designs, sells, and supports an integrated networking and security appliance portfolio. The core offering is the OctoGate Firewall, a unified threat management (UTM) device combining content filtering, VPN gateway, antivirus, and anti-spam in a single appliance available as hardware, virtual machine, or cloud-delivered service. The portfolio extends to a range of 28 network switches, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access points built on Qualcomm chipsets, and the OctoGate Central cloud-based management console for unified configuration across firewalls, switches, and APs. Three wholly-owned subsidiaries diversify the offering by vertical: SCHULFIREWALL.DE (K-12 education, 2,000+ school installations and framework agreements with the Baden-Württemberg State Media Center), Kitaserver.eu (daycare centers), and omed.cloud (medical practices).

The company generates revenue through three streams: hardware sales of firewalls, switches, and access points; recurring managed-service subscriptions that bundle configuration, maintenance, software updates, and German-language support; and channel-partner certification training priced at EUR 750 per participant. Distribution is executed exclusively through authorized Fachhändler (resellers), with order fulfillment routed via the distributor ALSO Deutschland GmbH and partner enablement delivered through the Advanced Certified Engineer program, biannual certification cohorts, and an annual Digital Partner Day. The customer base spans education (primary), healthcare, legal/tax practices, public administration, and SMBs, with reported 12,000+ total installations across Germany. OctoGate holds TeleTrusT 'IT Security made in Germany' and 'IT Security made in EU' certifications, and is a Wi-Fi Alliance member. The company is led by Managing Director Frank Menne, operates as a GmbH (HRB 9944, Amtsgericht Paderborn), and has no disclosed external funding or parent entity.

Name

Octogate It Security Systems Gmbh

Legal name

OctoGate IT Security Systems GmbH

Website

https://octogate.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OctoGate IT Security Systems GmbH is a privately held Paderborn-based German manufacturer of UTM firewalls, Wi-Fi 6 access points, and network switches, sold exclusively through certified Fachhändler channel partners to schools, healthcare practices, legal/tax firms, public administration, and SMBs across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Security Hardware

NAICS

Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (334210)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Broadband CPE (DSL/Cable/Fiber Gateways) (HDAFAIAA)

Keywords

• Network security hardware
• UTM firewall appliances
• Wi-Fi 6 access points
• Managed security services
• School firewall solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Paderborn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of physical products including firewall hardware appliances, Wi-Fi access points, and network switches. Products available as hardware, virtual machines, or cloud solutions.
2. Managed Service Subscriptions: Recurring subscription revenue from managed service packages that include software updates, German-language technical support, configuration services, maintenance, and consulting.
3. Certification Training: Technical training and certification programs for channel partners, priced at 750 EUR per participant. Certified partners can independently handle support, creating a self-sustaining partner ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OctoGate manufactures and sells integrated network security hardware and software, primarily its OctoGate Firewall (UTM appliance combining firewall, virus scanner, spam filter, VPN, and content filtering in one device) plus Wi-Fi 6 access points and network switches. Products are available as physical appliances, virtual machines, or cloud-delivered services, and are managed centrally through the OctoGate Central cloud platform. The company supplements hardware sales with a subscription-based Managed Service that includes configuration, maintenance, software updates, consulting, and German-language support, plus paid Advanced Certified Engineer training for its reseller channel.

Product overview

OctoGate IT Security Systems GmbH offers an integrated IT security portfolio centered on its OctoGate Firewall platform, available as hardware appliances or virtual machines. The product lineup includes Wi-Fi 6 AX Access Points (indoor and outdoor models), a range of 28 network switches (PoE and Ethernet), and cloud-based security solutions (Secure Cloud, Wi-Fi Cloud, Medical Cloud). All products are managed through the OctoGate Central cloud platform. The company also operates SCHULFIREWALL.DE, a specialized school firewall brand with over 2,000 school installations, and provides comprehensive managed services including configuration, maintenance, and German-language technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCHULFIREWALL.DE: Specialized school firewall solution for educational institutions
• Kitaserver.eu
• omed.cloud
• OctoGate Central
• OctoGate 4

Products and services

• OctoGate Firewall

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ total installations across all customer segments
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baden-Württemberg State Media Center (Landesmedienzentrum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework agreements with Baden-Württemberg State Media Center for school firewall solutions. This partnership enables OctoGate's SCHULFIREWALL.DE to be deployed across schools in the Baden-Württemberg state of Germany, providing standardized IT security for educational institutions.
• SCHULFIREWALL.DEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDedicated subsidiary brand focused on school firewall solutions, operating for over 10 years with 2,000+ installations. Provides interfaces and school-oriented solutions, often integrated with classroom management systems. The subsidiary serves as a specialized channel for the education vertical.
• Kitaserver.euminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with KitaServer.eu for providing IT security solutions for daycare centers (Kitas), extending OctoGate's education sector focus beyond schools to early childhood education facilities.
• ALSO Deutschland GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner through which certified partners can order products after completing certification training. Orders are placed through ALSO Deutschland GmbH with invoicing after training participation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sophos: Global cybersecurity vendor with a flagship UTM/XG firewall line targeted at SMB and mid-market, including education and healthcare. Comparable to OctoGate on UTM functionality but operates at vastly larger scale with global threat-intelligence and broader product portfolio.
• Cisco Meraki: Cisco's cloud-managed networking line spanning firewalls (MX), switching (MS), and Wi-Fi (MR), widely deployed in education and SMB. Directly comparable to OctoGate's Central-managed firewall/switch/AP architecture but with global scale and parent-company R&D.
• Palo Alto Networks: Global cybersecurity leader extending down-market through Prisma and PA-Series firewalls. Competes with OctoGate in firewall functionality but at fundamentally larger scale, with AI-driven threat prevention and broader platform play across network, cloud, and SOC.
• SonicWall: Global firewall and secure network access vendor historically focused on SMB and mid-market. Direct overlap with OctoGate's UTM/Wi-Fi/switch portfolio in the SMB firewall category, but operating at much larger scale with broader geographic distribution.
• Fortinet: Global leader in UTM/FortiGate firewalls, switching, and secure Wi-Fi with deep presence in education, healthcare, and SMB. Competes head-on with OctoGate in firewall/Wi-Fi but operates at multibillion-dollar scale with integrated security fabric and global threat intelligence.
• WatchGuard Technologies: US-headquartered vendor specializing in UTM firewalls, secure Wi-Fi, and multi-factor authentication for SMB and distributed enterprises. Closely comparable to OctoGate on SMB-focused UTM and channel-driven GTM but with global reach and managed security services scale.

Direct peers

• Zyxel Networks: Taiwan-headquartered vendor of firewalls, switches, and Wi-Fi access points with strong SMB and education focus in Europe. Comparable to OctoGate on integrated firewall/Wi-Fi/switch portfolio targeting SMB and education buyers, but operates globally and competes on price-performance.
• bintec elmeg (Teldat Group): German SMB networking and security vendor offering routers, firewalls, and UC solutions, now part of Spanish Teldat Group. Comparable to OctoGate on German SMB networking focus, channel distribution, and target verticals.
• Securepoint: German UTM firewall and network security vendor focused on SMB, education, and public-sector customers. Direct competitor to OctoGate in the German 'IT Security made in Germany' SMB firewall market with similar channel-driven distribution.
• LANCOM Systems: German-headquartered manufacturer of firewalls, routers, switches, and Wi-Fi access points for SMB, enterprise, and public-sector customers. Closest direct competitor to OctoGate in terms of product portfolio, German origin, and target customer base, with stronger brand presence and broader switching/Wi-Fi portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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