- CEO
- Thomas Olemotz Dipl.-Kfm
- Full Time Employees
- 15,729
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Information Technology Services
- Address
- Bechtle Platz 1 Neckarsulm Germany 74172
- IPO Date
- Jul 11, 2022
- Business
- Bechtle AG is a leading European provider of information technology (IT) systems and services, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany. The company operates primarily through two segments: IT System House and Managed Services. Its core offerings include IT consulting and integration; hardware and software sales; e-commerce solutions; cloud computing services; cybersecurity; managed IT services; and data center solutions. Bechtle serves a diverse range of customers, including private enterprises, public-sector clients, and the German Mittelstand, with operations spanning 14 European countries supported by over 12,000 employees.
Recent major developments in Bechtle's business include the company's strategic European expansion through multiple acquisitions such as the purchase of Spanish IT service provider Grupo Solutia Tecnologia SL, enhancing its footprint in Southern Europe with expertise in healthcare and education sectors. It also acquired Italian IT solutions provider Magnetic Media Network, significantly increasing its presence in Italy. In the Netherlands and United Kingdom, Bechtle entered these markets through three acquisitions, marking its first IT service provider operations outside the DACH region. Further strengthening cloud capabilities, Bechtle acquired Kubernetes specialist KubeOps GmbH as well as ARWINET GmbH. In addition, Bechtle completed an important acquisition of the US-based System Software Group, granting it greater access to the North American market. The company also launched an extensive deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot AI seats across 14 countries to develop AI expertise internally and for expansion opportunities. In 2024, Bechtle unveiled a new corporate logo and reimagined corporate design to strengthen brand presence digitally and across its growing European network.
Bechtle's offerings include branded product lines such as ARTICONA, covering IT infrastructure components and proprietary service portfolios. Its services encompass systems integration, software lifecycle management, business application integration, augmented reality (highlighted by SAP's AR Warehouse Picker app deployment), and comprehensive support for digital transformation initiatives. The company also operates a central logistics hub supporting its extensive e-commerce and delivery capabilities in 12 European countries. With a client base including private sector enterprises and public institutions, Bechtle is positioned as a future-oriented IT partner focusing on innovation, sustainability, and expansion under its Vision 2030 strategy.
Through sustained organic growth and a disciplined acquisition strategy, Bechtle has established itself as one of Europe's largest IT providers, reporting revenues exceeding €7 billion in 2025. The company’s geographic reach and broad product-service portfolio support a diverse and evolving IT market demand across Europe, enabling it to maintain strong leadership and a comprehensive offering for enterprise digitalization and cloud adoption.
(Bechtle AG core products: IT consulting and system integration; hardware/software sales; managed services; cloud and data center solutions; cybersecurity; e-commerce platforms; AI deployments. Recent changes: acquisitions in Spain (Grupo Solutia), Italy (MMN), Netherlands/UK (three firms), US (System Software Group); launch of AI Copilot deployment; new corporate design; cloud and Kubernetes services expansion.)