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- adesso SE (Ticker: 0N5I.L) is a leading independent IT service provider in the German-speaking region, specializing in consulting, custom software development, and standardized solutions to optimize core business processes for companies and public administrations. Founded in 1997 and headquartered at Adessoplatz 1 in Dortmund, Germany, the company operates over 60 sites across Germany, other European countries, and expanding locations in Asia, serving industries including banking, retail, healthcare, automotive, public sector, transportation, media, energy, and life sciences; it employs more than 11,100 people and projects annual revenue of approximately 1.35 billion euros in 2025. Core offerings span the Services segment with application management, data analytics, digital and customer experience solutions, IT management, organizational consulting, process optimization, technology consulting, security services, generative AI implementation, and customized software development; the Solutions segment provides proprietary industry-specific products such as healthcare IT, automotive IT, public sector solutions, lottery systems, transportation logistics, media and entertainment platforms, energy management and e-mobility systems, as well as standardized technology platforms including SAP and Microsoft Dynamics integrations, cloud services, low-code applications, and vendor-neutral architectures. Recent developments include accelerated growth in generative AI business, with total GenAI revenue more than doubling in 2024 after the third quarter of 2025 through over 100 projects for 50-plus customers, particularly in banking, retail, and public administration; expansion of headquarters in Dortmund completed in 2024; and acquisition of Reachbird in 2025 to bolster the Digital Experience division and influencer marketing expertise within its agency business.