DATAGROUP was honored with the Lunendonk B2B Service Award in the Performance category on March 9, 2026. The independent jury recognized the IT service provider's long-term, sustainable growth and successful integration of numerous acquisitions into a high-performance company. The Lunendonk B2B Service Award honors companies that stand out through continuous growth and sustainable corporate development, with winners selected by an independent jury of journalists from leading business and trade media.
The assessment in the Performance category is based on verifiable metrics such as revenue development, employee growth, and sustainable company development. DATAGROUP particularly impressed the jury with its long-term growth strategy, having acquired and successfully integrated more than 30 IT firms since going public in 2006. This has allowed DATAGROUP to develop into an integrated IT service provider with a clear focus on managed services.
Today, more than 80 percent of DATAGROUP's revenue comes from long-term service contracts, with high contract renewal rates and cross-selling contributing to stable business development. In addition to growth through acquisitions, the company also records organic growth through successful integration and continuous improvement. This award confirms the consistent execution of our strategy, said Andreas Baresel, CEO of DATAGROUP, after accepting the award. Our growth is based on long-term customer relationships, a strong managed services business, and successful integration of new companies.
DATAGROUP's transformation from a regional software provider to an IT service company represents a significant business evolution. When DATAGROUP went public in 2006, it generated around 30 million euros in revenue. By 2011, with revenue of 146 million euros, the company was listed for the first time in the Lunendonk ranking of leading IT service providers. A major milestone came in 2014 with the introduction of the modular CORBOX service portfolio, which established the basis for scalable growth and long-term service contracts. Today, CORBOX represents the central service portfolio of DATAGROUP for operating modern IT infrastructures and business applications, with current revenue exceeding 565 million euros.
The company's growth strategy has broader implications for the IT services industry, demonstrating how consistent acquisition integration and focus on managed services can drive sustainable expansion. DATAGROUP's success with its CORBOX product portfolio shows how structured service offerings can create stable revenue streams in the competitive IT services market. The recognition by an independent jury of business journalists adds credibility to DATAGROUP's approach and may influence how other companies approach growth and integration strategies in the technology sector. More information about the company's services can be found at https://www.datagroup.de.
