Pliezhausen, November 9, 2026 – DATAGROUP has secured Pflanzen-Kölle Gartencenter GmbH & Co. KG as a new client. Under a 36-month contract, DATAGROUP will take over the operation of central IT services. The contract value is in the single-digit millions. With 14 branches, two nurseries, and an online store, Pflanzen-Kölle is one of the best-known companies in the industry throughout Germany and will rely on DATAGROUP’s expertise for the operation of its central IT services going forward.
With this new contract, DATAGROUP is further strengthening its position as a high-performing IT partner for medium-sized companies. As part of the collaboration, DATAGROUP operates managed servers, network services, and central security services for Pflanzen-Kölle. SIEM and SOC services will be added as part of these operations. In addition, DATAGROUP is responsible for operating the Citrix farm, through which users access central applications. By consolidating these core IT services, Pflanzen-Kölle is enhancing the quality and scalability of its IT operations. The goal is to further increase operational reliability and lay the groundwork for future technological developments. At the same time, the company aims to gain the flexibility to focus more strongly on the further development of its processes and digital offerings.
As part of the project, Pflanzen-Kölle is relying on DATAGROUP’s CORBOX. The nine service families allow for a tailored combination of the required services and lay the foundation for standardized and future-proof IT operations. Pflanzen-Kölle benefits from the core elements—CORSecurity, CORCloud, CORCompliance, and CORIntelligence—embedded in all services. These elements strengthen IT security, support the use of modern cloud technologies, promote compliance with regulatory requirements, and lay the groundwork for the adoption of new technologies. This provides Pflanzen-Kölle with an IT foundation that reliably meets current requirements while allowing for flexible future development.
Partnership for Sustainable IT Operations
With 14 stores, two nurseries, and an online shop, Pflanzen-Kölle has a nationwide presence in Germany. In addition to taking over core IT services, DATAGROUP brings its many years of experience in operating complex IT environments and its nationwide service network to the partnership.
“It was crucial for us to find a partner who could ensure the reliable operation of core IT services and scale with our growing needs. This collaboration creates the conditions for us to focus our internal resources even more strongly on value-adding activities in the future and to flexibly develop our IT and digital offerings,” says Andreas Rehmann, Head of Organization/IT at Pflanzen-Kölle.
