Pliezhausen, November 26, 2025 – DATAGROUP has been awarded the contract to operate the SAP system landscape of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) as part of a tender process. The project includes the migration and long-term operation of the SAP systems in the DATAGROUP Enterprise Cloud in Frankfurt am Main. The contract has a term of five years and a volume in the mid-single-digit million range.
DATAGROUP supports Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG in operating and further developing its business-critical SAP systems. HEIDELBERG is a leading technology company that has stood for innovation, quality, and reliability in mechanical engineering worldwide 175 years. As part of the project, all SAP systems and components of HEIDELBERG were transferred to the highly secure DATAGROUP data center in Frankfurt am Main and rebuilt on modern, scalable cloud architecture. The migration included moving existing Oracle databases to the high-performance SAP ASE platform. The goal was to create an efficient, cost-saving, and future-proof SAP system landscape that enables a transition to SAP S/4HANA.
The transition was completed during ongoing operations within nine months. The project covers around 30 system landscapes with more than 100 SAP systems and a total capacity of over 1.2 million SAPS.
“DATAGROUP has one of the largest SAP units in Germany and combines deep technical operational expertise for complex SAP landscapes with comprehensive understanding of business-critical processes,” explains Andreas Baresel, CEO of DATAGROUP. “We are delighted to support HEIDELBERG in this important transformation as a long-term partner.”
“With DATAGROUP, we have found a partner that fits well with us both technologically and organizationally,” says Sven Storck, Head of Information Technology and CIO of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG. “The close coordination between our IT teams and the clearly structured migration approach were key factors in ensuring that the transition during ongoing operations was smooth and successful within about nine months.”
By migrating and operating in the DATAGROUP data center, HEIDELBERG gained a highly available, scalable, and audit-compliant infrastructure. This created the technological foundation for future SAP innovations and laid the groundwork for stable and cost-efficient IT operations.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is a leading technology company that has stood for innovation, quality, and reliability in mechanical engineering worldwide for 175 years. With a clear focus on growth, HEIDELBERG drives development in its core areas of packaging and digital printing, software solutions, and lifecycle business with services and consumables to help customers achieve maximum productivity and efficiency. In addition, the company is expanding new business areas in industrial sectors such as high-precision plant engineering with integrated control, automation technology, and robotics, as well as growing green technologies. With a strong international presence in around 170 countries, the creativity and expertise of its approximately 9,500 employees, its own production sites in Europe, China, and the USA, and one of the largest global sales and service networks, the company is optimally positioned for future growth.
Anke Banaschewski
IInvestor Relations & Corporate Communication
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Pliezhausen, November 11, 2025 – DATAGROUP has been named as one of the “Booming 15” IT and software service providers in the EMEA region for the third quarter by technology research and advisory firm ISG (Information Service Group).
The “Booming 15” category of the global ISG Index™ recognizes providers with annual revenues of up to 1 billion US dollars that have achieved the highest annual contract value (ACV) over the past 12 months.
The ISG Index™ is considered one of the most important market barometers for the global IT and business services industry. It tracks and analyzes the annual contract value of all commercial IT service contracts worldwide to report quarterly on growth trends in the industry.
“This recognition is a strong signal for our innovative strength and sustainable growth,” says Andreas Baresel, CEO of DATAGROUP. “With our modular service portfolio CORBOX, we offer our customers a flexible and secure IT service offering that is consistently aligned with the needs of modern businesses – from cloud and security to compliance and AI-driven services.”
Anke Banaschewski
IInvestor Relations & Corporate Communication
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Pliezhausen, October 22, 2025 – With GOWBOX, DATAGROUP presents a powerful full-service IT offering specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Developed by DATAGROUP GO, a unit specialized in SMEs, GOWBOX combines five core components that holistically support medium-sized businesses in their digital transformation.
GOWBOX is aimed at SMEs that value transparent cost structures, rapid implementation, and future-proof technologies. It offers customized IT services from a single source, short implementation times, and a central contact for all IT matters. With this, DATAGROUP provides a structured offering that specifically addresses the typical requirements of the SME segment.
GOWBOX includes five core components that ensure the digital success of medium-sized companies:
GOWBOX was developed by DATAGROUP GO, a unit specialized in SMEs, headquartered in Ibbenbüren, and supported by five additional SME-focused locations across Germany. “We understand the unique challenges of small and medium-sized enterprises from daily practice. With GOWBOX, we bundle over 25 years of experience into an offering that reduces IT complexity and makes digitalization simple,” explains Jana Kuck, Managing Director of DATAGROUP GO.
Andreas Baresel, CEO of DATAGROUP, adds: “GOWBOX is an important strategic step for DATAGROUP. We want to give small and medium-sized enterprises access to the same IT excellence that large organizations have been benefiting from for many years through our CORBOX services. This follows proven success principles, expands our service portfolio, and strengthens our position as a full-service IT partner in the German market.”
DATAGROUP GO GmbH emerged from the merger of two established IT companies: Hövermann IT-Gruppe GmbH from Ibbenbüren (founded in 1999) and CONPLUS Mittelstandslösungen GmbH from Mönchengladbach and Ahrensburg (founded in 2007). Both companies became part of DATAGROUP in 2022 and 2023 respectively. In 2025, the DATAGROUP GO unit was formed, combining the expertise of both companies under one roof.
DATAGROUP’s SME segment also includes specialized units such as DATAGROUP Rottweil (formerly IT Total), systemzwo, and Tarador. Together, they form a strong network within the corporate group, offering customized IT services and experience for small and medium-sized enterprises.
More information about GOWBOX can be found at: www.gowbox.de
Anke Banaschewski
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More information about GOWBOX can be found at: www.gowbox.de
Pliezhausen, October 9, 2025 – Max Schaber, founder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of DATAGROUP, was honored yesterday with the M&A Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award, presented by the Federal Association for Mergers & Acquisitions (BMA), recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of mergers and acquisitions in Germany.
The M&A Award was established in 2023 and has since become an important platform for companies and consultants in the M&A sector. The goal of the annual award ceremony, held in Berlin, is to highlight successful, innovative, and sustainable transactions and to promote best practices within the industry. Awards are presented in ten categories and consider criteria such as strategic relevance, economic success, degree of innovation, and sustainability.
Max Schaber was honored for his exceptional commitment and pioneering work in the field of mergers and acquisitions. Since DATAGROUP’s IPO in 2006, more than 30 companies have been successfully acquired and integrated into the overall organization. Through its consistently pursued “buy and turn around” and “buy and build” strategies, DATAGROUP has made a significant contribution to the consolidation of the German IT services market.
In all acquisitions, DATAGROUP places particular emphasis on preserving the acquired companies, their customer relationships, and their service portfolios. This not only strengthens the performance of the corporate group but also offers employees of the acquired companies a long-term secure perspective.
“This award is not only a personal honor but also a recognition of the many dedicated employees at DATAGROUP,” emphasizes Max Schaber. “Their commitment, expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit have made DATAGROUP one of the leading IT service companies in Germany. Our success in the M&A sector is based on partnership thinking, sustainable integration, and the belief that people are at the center of every transformation.”
The award highlights the importance of long-term M&A strategies for sustainable business success. Max Schaber’s career serves as a model for responsible and future-oriented acquisition policies that combine economic strength with social responsibility.
Anke Banaschewski
IInvestor Relations & Corporate Communication
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Pliezhausen, 5 June 2025 – DATAGROUP remains among the Top 10 leading IT service providers in Germany in 2025. Market researcher Lünendonk & Hossenfelder has published the current Lünendonk Lists as well as the initial results of the study on “The Market for IT Services in Germany”.
Ranking seventh in the current Lünendonk List “Leading IT Services Companies in Germany”, DATAGROUP reaffirms its strong position in the IT services market. The lists have been published alongside the first results of the study on “The Market for IT Services in Germany”. The complete research is set to be released in late July.
The study shows that the IT services market is also affected by the economic crisis, albeit with a delay. At the same time, pioneering topics such as artificial intelligence and digital sovereignty continue to gain importance.
“In a challenging market environment, it becomes clear how vital it is to have a broad and efficient portfolio as well as close customer relationships. Our approach of providing IT services with a regional base and a strategic focus on growth areas such as AI, cloud, and cybersecurity has proven its worth. We are extremely pleased about our good ranking in the Lünendonk List,” explains Alexandra Mülders, Divisional Director of Sales at DATAGROUP.
Driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, increased requirements for data security, and US tariffs, for instance, the growing importance of digital sovereignty is another key topic in this year’s Lünendonk Study. This trend makes local providers more attractive.
“IT services provided from Germany are increasingly becoming a strategic advantage. The combination of regional presence, legal certainty, and technological excellence enhances our clients’ confidence. DATAGROUP stands for IT ‘Made in Germany’ – sovereign, reliable, and future-ready,” highlights Andreas Baresel, Chief Executive Officer of DATAGROUP.
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Investor Relations &
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Pliezhausen, 3 June 2025 – DATAGROUP has taken on comprehensive IT services for Degussa Goldhandel, supporting their international growth strategy with high-performance and flexible on-premise and cloud solutions.
As part of its internationalization strategy, Degussa Goldhandel GmbH has opted to comprehensively outsource its IT services. In DATAGROUP, the company has found an experienced partner to support the expansion of its international footprint and public cloud transformation, offering a high degree of flexibility and expertise. DATAGROUP provides a wide range of IT services, including operation of the on-premise infrastructure for servers, storage, backup, and virtualization. First-level service desk support is also provided, complemented by the initial installation and pre-configuration of hardware components at the Frankfurt site and other offices in Germany, Spain, the UK, and Switzerland.
Additionally, DATAGROUP is responsible for client management via Microsoft Intune, as well as server management and monitoring. The service portfolio also includes modern workplace solutions with Microsoft 365, including Teams, Office, and SharePoint. The use of Azure Services and Power BI rounds out the portfolio. In total, approximately 250 users are supported – both on-premise and in secure cloud environments.
“With DATAGROUP, we have found a partner that perfectly meets our requirements for a modern, efficient, and scalable IT infrastructure. We were impressed by the combination of technical expertise, pragmatic approach, and economic attractiveness,” explains Mazen Rifai, Head of International IT of Degussa Goldhandel.
“We are extremely pleased with Degussa’s confidence in us and the opportunity to comprehensively support their internationalization,” says Andreas Baresel, Chief Executive Officer of DATAGROUP. “This contract highlights our strength to meet individual customer requirements with high-quality, flexible IT services – both on-premise and in the cloud.”
A fast and straightforward sales process was key to the successful completion of the project. The technical expertise of the colleagues providing the services was just as convincing DATAGROUP’s strong price-performance ratio.
Anke Banaschewski
Investor Relations &
Corporate Communication
presse@datagroup.de
Pliezhausen, 27 March 2025 – DATAGROUP takes on IT support for the ALH Group (Alte Leipziger – Hallesche), a leading German insurance group with around 3,000 employees. The five-year contract includes the Service Desk as well as on-site and field support services for various areas of IT and has a total volume in the high single-digit millions.
DATAGROUP was mandated by the ALH Group to provide central IT services. The aim is to enhance IT availability, efficiency and user satisfaction within the company. As part of the cooperation, DATAGROUP is responsible for the Service Desk as a central point of contact for the employees’ IT inquiries. This allows for efficient management of interruptions and service inquiries and contributes to minimize downtimes with the help of standardized processes and fast response times. The contract also includes on-site and field support services in software management, print management, device and mobile device management as well as network support for active and passive network technologies.
At the two administration locations in Oberursel and Stuttgart, Germany, DATAGROUP provides IT specialists, who are physically present, to guarantee direct and immediate on-site support. The further locations in Düsseldorf, Mannheim, Munich, Hamburg and Leipzig are attended to by an area-wide field support team which responds flexibly to IT requirements to ensure high service quality.
Insurance companies and banks are subject to special regulatory requirements, especially in relation to IT security and data protection. DATAGROUP brings in-depth expertise in the financial services industry, offering reliable and compliance-compliant IT support to the ALH Group. CORCompliance, the DATAGROUP core element, is incorporated in the Service Desk as a CORBOX service. It ensures that IT inquiries are managed in accordance with compliance. Thanks to uniform processes, revision-proof documentation and ongoing security checks, DATAGROUP makes sure that all services meet the strict requirements of the financial industry.
“Today, the success of a company significantly depends on efficient and secure IT. In particular in the financial sector, where regulatory affairs and compliance are essential, a partner must not only ensure that systems run smoothly but also think ahead in terms of strategy. We look forward to supporting the ALH Group with our expertise in the long term and shaping the digital future together,” says Andreas Baresel, Chief Executive Officer of DATAGROUP.
Anke Banaschewski
Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
presse@datagroup.de
Pliezhausen, 04 February 2025 – Stadtwerke Bonn has decided on DATAGROUP as a partner for the IT Service Desk in a call for tenders. The aim of the project is to support the municipal utility in optimizing and combining its IT services and employee support with a comprehensive 1st level and selected parts of 2nd level support. DATAGROUP already has a vast range of utility customers and therefore brings in-depth expertise in supporting municipal IT services.
Stadtwerke Bonn has the overriding goal of bundling the core commercial tasks of the group’s companies in a shared service center and providing these services, including IT services, for all subsidiaries. The IT Service Desk plays a central role here: As a single point of contact (SPOC) it is available to the group’s employees for all IT enquiries and is responsible for solving IT problems. DATAGROUP will take on 1st level support and large parts of 2nd level support for Stadtwerke Bonn with immediate effect. The agreement has a basic term of two years with the option to extend it. This means that DATAGROUP will oversee efficient IT support for some 2,400 employees at the utilities company.
A special feature of this cooperation is the intensive familiarization phase of the DATAGROUP Service Desk agents. To guarantee optimal support the new employees undergo special training, the so-called “Stadtwerke Bonn Führerschein” (driver’s license). They are directly trained by Stadtwerke Bonn and get to know the company-specific IT systems and processes in detail.
“Thorough training and comprehensive services by DATAGROUP were a decisive factor for us. It is of utmost importance that our IT services are bundled centrally and efficiently to best serve our internal customers and ensure smooth execution. We have found an experienced partner in DATAGROUP, which understands our requirements”, says Martin Mundorf, Head of Workstation Systems at Stadtwerke Bonn.
DATAGROUP already works successfully with different municipal utilities throughout Germany. These partnerships reflect the confidence which the municipal companies have placed in the IT expertise of DATAGROUP. With a strong focus on IT security, cloud services and individual support, DATAGROUP provides municipal utilities and municipal enterprises with customized services.
Andreas Baresel, Chief Executive Officer of DATAGROUP, emphasizes: “We look forward to supporting Stadtwerke Bonn with our IT Service Desk. Our experience in dealing with the requirements of utilities allows us to provide targeted services and guarantee reliable support.”
Anke Banaschewski
Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
presse@datagroup.de
Pliezhausen, 29 January 2025. With services available around the clock, DATAGROUP’s TÜV-certified Security Operations Control Center provides access to the most modern security services and capacities which are specifically tailored to the needs of mid-market companies.
DATAGROUP’s new Security Operations Control Center in Hamburg demonstrates the innovative strength of the newest generation of its CORBOX IT service portfolio with its four core elements in an impressive way. It is fully integrated into the process chain of the CORBOX services which, with CORSecurity, are already fully equipped with the latest generation of the required security architecture. With its specific CORBOX Security Services, it also stands for the most modern technologies designed to proactively identify and prevent threats. DATAGROUP has joined forces with Cisco here to build a unique technology partnership which allows access to international cyber intelligence resources amongst others. And this does not only include defined IT infrastructures but also a modern multi-cloud environment, true to the idea of the CORCloud.
The expertise of experienced IT security experts is combined with DATAGROUP’s proprietary AI technology, CORIntelligence, to achieve extremely high responsiveness. DATAGROUP’s AI technology enables an initial highly automated handling of incidents in real time, reducing the workload of the human control center team, which can focus their experience and expertise on more complex security incidents.
CORCompliance supports companies in complying with regulatory requirements, in relation to the corresponding IT security procedures and processes but also in areas such as Business Continuity Management (BCM). A self-sufficient infrastructure at the Hamburg location guarantees very high operational reliability, and contingency capacity is available on site which was established for the customers in an emergency. This does not only ensure ongoing continuity but also saves costs thanks to shared capacity in normal operation.
“We have created a new focal point for IT security in Hamburg with our new Control Center which meets the requirements of mid-market companies in particular”, explains Andreas Baresel, CEO of DATAGROUP. “True to the CORBOX idea, we focus on the most modern technology in a shared service approach and combine it with the human expertise of our security specialists to provide our customers with reliable and affordable services for a secure IT landscape and in case of emergency.”
As the first AI-supported security center of its kind in the region, the Control Center in Hamburg boasts a range of unique selling points. This includes highly automated security monitoring with Cisco XDR technology, integrated darknet monitoring & external attack surface management as well as on-site operations management around the clock. The physical 24/7 manning of the control center guarantees that even critical security incidents can be efficiently managed at any time. The Control Center fulfils the high security requirements of the KRITIS sector (critical infrastructure) and is closely linked to the other operating teams of DATAGROUP to achieve synergy effects and time advantages in the management of security incidents.
DATAGROUP provides a transparent price model for mid-market companies, which combines the most modern technology and qualified personnel at a competitive price. To celebrate the opening, DATAGROUP is making a special offer for customers and interested parties, which allows the fast and low-price installation of the Security Operations Services.
Anke Banaschewski
Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
presse@datagroup.de
Pliezhausen, 20 January 2025 – DATAGROUP presents the new generation of the CORBOX: This version of the modular IT outsourcing kit offers advanced protection against cyber-attacks, flexible cloud options, current compliance and AI-supported automation. DATAGROUP’s new CORBOX modules are specifically aimed at the growing security requirements and regulatory guidance for companies in Germany.
DATAGROUP, a leading German IT service provider, launches the seventh generation of the CORBOX, its modular IT outsourcing kit. Some adjustments were made with a view to the changing requirements of companies in Germany and the focus is placed on four core services: CORSecurity, CORCloud, CORCompliance und CORIntelligence. They are deeply integrated into every service and ensure security, efficiency, adaptability and support customers to comply with the NIS2.
For more than ten years, CORBOX has been DATAGROUP’s established IT outsourcing product. The modular design of the services gives companies the flexibility to individually select those services they need. The new CORBOX includes nine modules which are specifically tailored to the needs of a dynamic business world: Cloud Services, SAP Services, Application & Data Management, Network Services, Security Services, Communication & Collaboration, Workplace Services, Compliance Services and Service Desk.
“The CORBOX provides our customers with services that are not only geared towards the highest security and compliance requirements but also offer the flexibility to integrate new technologies in a way that exactly aligns with their IT strategy”, explains Andreas Baresel, Chief Executive Officer of DATAGROUP. “It is our aim to support companies in an increasingly complex digital world while giving them the future viability they need.”
Comprehensive extensions in IT security are an essential component of the new CORBOX generation since this area is the foundation of every modern IT landscape. CORSecurity provides extensive protection, which is integrated at all levels of the CORBOX, from infrastructure up to individual applications. This integrated security architecture offers effective defensive measures against cyber threats and ensures security, particularly in sensible areas such as critical infrastructures. The CORBOX also assists companies in flexibly addressing the growing regulatory requirements such as NIS2. DATAGROUP’s CORCompliance core service provides customers with ready-to-use services that meet these requirements – for industries which are already regulated as well as for companies which did not have to deal with regulatory requirements before.
As cloud technologies continue to be the center of digital transformation, CORCloud allows companies to use the appropriate cloud for their individual needs. The multi-cloud management of the CORBOX seamlessly connects different cloud models such as private, enterprise, sovereign or hyperscaler clouds and offers scalability and adaptability to the changing business needs.
The integration of intelligent automation solutions is a decisive step in the further development of modern IT services. CORIntelligence helps to increase efficiency, optimize processes and, at the same time, to maintain services that were individually adapted. By using its own AI technologies, DATAGROUP adds pioneering automation to every service of the CORBOX. Thanks to the implementation of CORIntelligence, customers have even more flexible, responsive IT support with efficiency being increased.
On February 20, 2025, DATAGROUP will publish the figures for the first quarter of FY 2024/2025. Two online conferences with Andreas Baresel, CEO/CFO, will take place on the same day.
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