Vianen, October 1, 2024 - Springboard Network, European network of Cisco specialists, acquires German IT company system.de. With this strategic acquisition, Springboard strengthens its position in Europe and lays the foundation for further growth in Germany, Europe's largest IT market. Springboard Network also announced earlier this month the acquisition of Friday Networks in Norway, expanding its network in multiple markets.
System.de is known as an expert in Cisco solutions. The company celebrates its 30th anniversary on November 8 and has built a strong reputation during this time by providing high-quality services to large institutions. With this acquisition, Springboard is strengthening its knowledge and increasing its pool of certified engineers. The goal is to reach the Cisco Gold Partner level as soon as possible, a status the company is already close to achieving.
"We are pleased to welcome system.de to the Springboard family," said Kåre Christensen, CEO of Springboard Network. "Their extensive technical knowledge and focus on Cisco solutions fit perfectly with our vision. As with our previous acquisitions of Friday Networks, Avit Group and Wingmen Solutions, we share a common goal: to deliver high-quality Cisco solutions."
"We are pleased to work more closely with Springboard Network," said Peter Schulte, CEO of system.de. "Since acquiring the company in 2018 and transforming it into a Managed Service Provider for critical network projects, becoming part of Springboard Network is crucial to our growth. It integrates us with trusted partners such as Wingmen Solutions, Friday Networks and Avit, enhancing our resources and services in an evolving IT landscape. Importantly, Springboard shares our values, and through our Cisco Net Academy we can further develop Cisco training and certifications within the group."
With a focus on highly skilled consultants and a proven track record in the German IT landscape, system.de provides Springboard with the local expertise needed to continue its expansion in Germany. This acquisition positions Springboard to expand its presence throughout Europe, starting with a strong presence in Germany.
"This is just the first step," says Christensen. "We consider Germany crucial to our long-term strategy and look forward to continuing the strong tradition of system.de while expanding our reach across the country."
The timing of the acquisition is important, as system.de will celebrate its 30th anniversary in Berlin on November 8 with a major customer event. The company's decades of experience and strong customer relationships in Germany will provide Springboard with a trusted local partner as it drives its growth.
