DATAGROUP was honored with the Lunendonk B2B Service Award in the Performance category on March 9, 2026. The award, judged by an independent jury of journalists from leading business and trade media, recognizes companies that demonstrate continuous growth and sustainable corporate development. This accolade is not conferred by Lunendonk itself but is a qualified judgment by independent market observers, selected anonymously from a pool of candidates.
The assessment in the Performance category relies on verifiable metrics such as revenue development, employee growth, and the sustainable development of the company. DATAGROUP impressed the jury with its long-term growth strategy, which has been executed consistently since the company went public in 2006. Over this period, DATAGROUP has acquired and successfully integrated more than 30 IT firms, transforming from a regional software provider into an integrated IT service provider with a clear focus on managed services.
Andreas Baresel, CEO of DATAGROUP, stated that the award confirms the consistent execution of the company's strategy. He attributed the growth to long-term customer relationships, a strong managed services business, and the successful integration of new companies into a shared organization. Today, more than 80 percent of DATAGROUP's revenue comes from long-term service contracts, with a high share of contract renewals and cross-selling contributing to stable business development. In addition to growth through acquisitions, the company also records organic growth due to successful integration and continuous improvement.
A major milestone in DATAGROUP's evolution was the introduction of the modular CORBOX service portfolio in 2014. This offering, detailed at https://www.datagroup.de, established the basis for scalable growth and long-term service contracts. CORBOX now represents the central service portfolio for operating modern IT infrastructures and business applications. From generating around 30 million euros in revenue at its 2006 IPO, DATAGROUP's revenue has grown to exceed 565 million euros, with the company first listed in the Lunendonk ranking of leading IT service providers in 2011 at 146 million euros in revenue.
The importance of this award extends beyond corporate recognition. For the IT services industry, DATAGROUP's success highlights the viability of a consolidation strategy that emphasizes not just acquisition but optimal integration. The company's "buy and turn around" and "buy and build" strategies demonstrate how sustainable growth can be achieved in a competitive market. For customers and stakeholders, this award signals DATAGROUP's reliability and stability, as the Performance category criteria underscore tangible business metrics rather than subjective measures. In a sector where service continuity and innovation are critical, such recognition by an independent jury reinforces DATAGROUP's position as a dependable partner for medium and large enterprises as well as public authorities.
