German systems integrator and MSP for enterprise networks and security
Controlware is a mid-market systems integrator and managed service provider with 540 employees across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The tech stack reflects traditional enterprise infrastructure expertise—Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, VMware, Azure—paired with active hiring in sales and engineering roles. Current project focus spans network design, security proofs-of-concept, and lead-generation scaling, while pain points center on acquiring mid-market customers and optimizing bid processes, suggesting a shift toward higher-velocity sales infrastructure.
Notable leadership hires: Lead Generation Team Lead
Controlware designs, deploys, and operates IT infrastructure for mid-market and enterprise customers in German-speaking regions. The company's core business segments include network solutions, unified communications, information security, application delivery, data center services, and IT management. As a systems integrator, Controlware partners with major vendors (Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, VMware, Azure) and operates a ISO 27001-certified managed service center. The Controlware Group includes three subsidiaries: Networkers AG, ExperTeach GmbH, and Productware GmbH, extending capabilities into specialized consulting and training. Revenue streams combine project implementation, technical services, and 24/7 managed monitoring.
Controlware uses Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Fortinet, VMware, Hyper-V, Azure AD, and Zscaler across network, security, and infrastructure segments. Core protocols include TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, and IS-IS for routing and network design.
Controlware is headquartered in Dietzenbach, Hessen, Germany. The group operates 15 corporate locations across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with 540 total employees.
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