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Bechtle buys Open Networks in Austria

 

  • IT system house Bechtle expands its market position in Austria
  • Bechtle wins highly qualified specialists
  • Enhanced offering in application, data centre, security and network services

Bechtle’s Austria IT system house has acquired Vienna-based IT service provider Open Networks GmbH. The purchase sees Bechtle further bolster its position as an IT solutions and service provider on the Austrian market, adding to the fold an organisation specialised in delivering IT infrastructure solutions and application, data centre, security and network services. Founded in 2008, Open Networks currently employs 25 people and is shooting for FY 2021 revenues of around 12.5 million euros. Open Networks’ market activities remain unchanged for the time being, with Bechtle’s medium-term plans foreseeing an eventual full integration with its Vienna location. Founder Daniel Knözinger will retain his role as Managing Director, and two other founding members, Markus Huber and Florian Pressler will also stay aboard.

Over the past 13 years, Open Networks has built a successful business as a provider of extensive B2B IT services, today catering to more than 250 customers in Austria. As a specialist in IT infrastructure solutions and professional services in the areas of application services, data centre, security and network, Open Networks possesses the highest certifications from manufacturers such as Cisco, F5, Barracuda and Red Hat. The Bechtle Austria IT system house maintains seven locations across the country. Open Networks’ workforce will primarily strengthen the Vienna office.

Robert Absenger, Managing Director, Bechtle IT System House Austria: “With Open Networks, we were able to win an organisation that is excellently positioned in the market and brings an outstanding team to Bechtle, with specialists boasting the highest certifications who will proof a perfect addition to further sharpen our focus. Together, we are generating tremendous added value for our customers and partners as we realise IT infrastructure solutions and Professional Services.”

Daniel Knözinger, Managing Director, Open Networks: “I am very pleased to be joining forces with Bechtle as we continue on our successful trajectory in Austria. Our focus has always been on delivering high-quality services surrounding complex technologies and products. Going forward, our customers will greatly benefit from this future-oriented partnership that allows them to leverage even more know-how, services and innovations.”

The acquisition remains subject to the approval by the relevant competition authorities. As is usual, the purchase price and conditions remain confidential.

About Bechtle Austria:

With 260 employees in Vienna, St Pölten, Linz, Graz, Gleisdorf, Innsbruck and Götzis, Bechtle GmbH in Austria is everywhere in the country at once. An extensive team of consultants boasting top-level certifications covers all the bases of its upper mid-market, large enterprise and public sector clients. The Bechtle IT system house offers a broad, vendor-neutral portfolio covering IT infrastructure and locally hosted IT services to ensure seamless IT operations. Read more at: bechtle.at

Über Bechtle

Bechtle AG is one of Europe’s leading IT providers, with some 80 system houses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well 24 as e-commerce subsidiaries in 14 European countries. Founded in 1983, the company is headquartered in the southern German town of Neckarsulm and currently employs over 12,000 people. Bechtle provides more than 70,000 customers from the industrial, trade, financial and public sectors with a comprehensive, vendor-neutral portfolio that covers all aspects of IT infrastructure and operation. Bechtle is listed on the MDAX and TecDAX indexes. In 2020, the company generated revenues of around 5.82 billion euros. Read more at: bechtle.com

Firmenkontakt und Herausgeber der Meldung:

Bechtle
Bechtle Platz 1
74172 Neckarsulm
Telefon: +49 (7132) 9812281
Telefax: +49 (7181) 44004
http://www.bechtle.com

Ansprechpartner:
Jennifer Sommer
Bechtle GmbH IT-Systemhaus Österreich
Telefon: +43 (5) 7004-3742
E-Mail: jennifer.sommer@bechtle.com
Sabine Brand
Unternehmenskommunikation
Telefon: +49 (7132) 9814115
Fax: +49 (7132) 981-4116
E-Mail: sabine.brand@bechtle.com
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