New Step Ahead Group
Combined ERP forces
The medium-sized ERP providers Step Ahead Software, Godesys and Informing are merging to form the Step Ahead Group. Step Ahead is thus significantly expanding its presence in the DACH region.
Over 200 employees in the three subsidiaries support 1,800 customers and 65,000 users in Germany, Austria and Switzerland with modern ERP business solutions. The group thus generates a total turnover of over 30 million euros. The managing directors of the Step Ahead Group are the former board members of Step Ahead, Wolfgang Reichenbach and Guido Grotz. The third managing director of the Step Ahead Group is Karl Gerber, former CEO of the Munich-based IT service provider and consulting company ITCG. All three managing directors also manage the business of Step Ahead Software.
"By merging to form the Step Ahead Group, we are significantly expanding our market position in the DACH region and strengthening our competitiveness," says Wolfgang Reichenbach, who is responsible for the Step Ahead Group's strategy. "We specialize in holistic, innovative and secure modern workplace concepts and strong ERP solutions for medium-sized companies."
Guido Grotz, who as CTO of the Step Ahead Group is responsible for technological development, adds: "The merger strengthens our expertise in the area of Citrix and Microsoft cloud connectivity. The Step Ahead Group is now also a Citrix partner. From ERP to CRM to ECM, our customers can now use our business solution completely in the cloud."
Together, the three subsidiaries of the Step Ahead Group have around 80 years of experience as ERP software manufacturers. While Godesys specializes in ERP for retail and service, Informing focuses on ERP for production companies. The strategic partner of the Step Ahead Group is the Berlin-based investment company Elvaston Capital Management.
"The important question for companies is not whether they feel ready for the cloud. Rather, the decisive factor is whether they want to keep their business sustainable and fit for the future. We take care of modernizing business models and processes and adapting them to the challenges of digitalization," says Karl Gerber, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Step Ahead Group, who manages the operational business and has extensive experience in the IT industry.
You might also be interested in
Conrad continues to grow
Conrad Electronic now generates 80% of its sales with business customers and has successfully developed from a traditional technology retailer into a B2B procurement platform. The company aims to become Europe's leading procurement platform for...
read more...AI finds its way into automotive customer service
In addition to computer solutions for vehicle diagnostics, Getac now also offers AI-based digital tools that support customer contact in service operations.
read more...SMC: "Preferred Supplier" from Bosch
The technology and service company Bosch has recognized SMC for the performance of its automation technology in factory and process automation and awarded it the status of "Preferred Supplier" in the material group "Standardized Pneumatic Devices".
read more...Cybersecurity for asset-intensive companies
Forge Cybersecurity Platform, the new software platform from Honeywell, has been developed for the cybersecurity of asset-intensive companies and critical infrastructures. The platform is available in three versions.
read more...Automated machine tool as a success factor
Industry 4.0 is the hot topic of the moment. For small and medium-sized companies and contract manufacturers, it holds great potential for increasing production efficiency step by step. The focus here is on efficient and user-specific automation...
read more...Nemo hand vacuum lifts all materials
A new addition to the Eurotech portfolio is the battery-operated Nemo vacuum cleaner, which is suitable for handling almost all surfaces.
read more...Future-oriented cobot projects
Three pillars of successful cobot initiatives
What is important if cobot projects are to be future-oriented? Automation and robotics expert Omron has identified three aspects for human-machine collaboration.
read more...Short-stroke linear actuator instead of pneumatic cylinders
The new short-stroke linear actuator from Ketterer Antriebe and halstrup-walcher is characterized by high dynamics and a large stroke in a compact size. Thanks to the integrated electronics, the drive is easy to control compared to pneumatic...
read more...Dr. Florian Geiger becomes CEO of Steeltec
Dr. Florian Geiger will become the new CEO of bright steel producer Steeltec on January 1, 2020. He succeeds Gerd Münch, who is leaving the company after 14 years.
read more...