Bechtle Strengthens Cloud Capabilities with Acquisition of Kubernetes Specialist KubeOps

Bechtle Strengthens Cloud Capabilities with Acquisition of Kubernetes Specialist KubeOps

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG has acquired ARWINET GmbH and its spin-off, KubeOps GmbH, to expand its expertise in Kubernetes and cloud services. KubeOps, a Kubernetes Certified Service Provider, strengthens Bechtle’s ability to offer advanced container management solutions, especially for critical infrastructure. The acquisition is expected to drive growth in Bechtle’s cloud market share and enhance synergies in the public sector. The existing management team will remain in place to guide the companies under Bechtle’s leadership.

(PRESS RELEASE) NECKARSULM, 15-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Bechtle AG has strengthened its position in the cloud services market by acquiring ARWINET GmbH and its spin-off, KubeOps GmbH, two companies specializing in Kubernetes and cloud computing. Located in Bisingen, Germany, ARWINET and KubeOps employ 93 staff and generated €7.4 million in revenue last year, primarily serving public sector clients. The existing management team, Susanne Schmidt and Andreas Stroppel, will remain at the helm following the acquisition.

KubeOps, a Kubernetes Certified Service Provider, recognized by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, brings deep expertise in container management solutions to Bechtle’s portfolio. This acquisition enhances Bechtle’s ability to support customers, particularly in critical infrastructure, by offering advanced Kubernetes solutions to manage, scale, and secure complex digital systems. Additionally, the deal opens new growth opportunities in cloud services and creates synergies in the B2G sector.

Dirk Müller-Niessner, CTO of Bechtle AG, expressed excitement about the acquisition, stating, “ARWINET and KubeOps are bringing a wealth of knowledge in Kubernetes and cloud services, perfectly aligning with Bechtle’s strategy to enhance our offerings in these fast-growing sectors.”

Susanne Schmidt, Managing Director of ARWINET and KubeOps, emphasized the strong synergies between the companies, noting that joining Bechtle provides a strong platform for future growth within a larger, more stable environment.

About Bechtle
With more than 100 system houses and IT e-commerce in 14 countries, Bechtle is one of Europe’s leading IT providers and never more than a stone’s throw away. Bechtle also has a worldwide partner network to fulfil the needs of its customers on every continent. Founded in 1983, the Bechtle Group is headquartered in the southern German town of Neckarsulm and currently employs over 15,000 people. Over 70,000 customers from the industrial, trade, financial and public sectors rely on Bechtle to drive their digital transformation with a crossvendor portfolio that spans the whole world of IT infrastructure and operations. Bechtle is listed on the MDAX and TecDAX indexes. In 2023, the company generated a revenue of €6.42 bn. Read more at bechtle.com

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