Shaping the Digital Future Together
For us, partnerships are not an afterthought, but a central component of our business model. In a highly interconnected world, the best solutions emerge when different strengths are brought together in a targeted manner. Our partners contribute complementary expertise, innovative technologies, and fresh perspectives. Together, we solve complex challenges in a holistic and sustainable manner, respond more quickly to market changes, and are thus able to offer our customers a significantly broader range of services.
Through our partner network, we create measurable added value: through coordinated end-to-end services, efficient collaboration, and high-quality standards—from concept to operation.
On this page, we introduce you to our cloud partners, technology partners, consulting and delivery partners, as well as our spin-offs and association memberships —and show you the specific benefits each partnership offers for your unique challenges.
Our Cloud Partners:
Certified Expertise for Every Cloud
In an increasingly complex multi-cloud world, strong partnerships are key to sustainable business success. With Microsoft, AWS, and SchwarzDigits/STACKIT, we rely on leading cloud providers that combine technological innovation with the highest standards of scalability, security, and compliance.
Our certified and audited expertise enables us to develop customized cloud strategies that not only increase operational efficiency but also create targeted competitive advantages.
Microsoft
Microsoft is one of the world’s leading providers of cloud and AI technologies. For many companies, the Azure cloud is the central platform for their digital transformation.
As a Microsoft Managed Partner, we collaborate at a strategic level with one of the world’s leading technology providers to design future-proof cloud and hybrid solutions of the highest caliber for our customers. Our many years of experience have been certified on multiple occasions: We are a Solution Partner in the areas of Cloud & AI and Security —with additional specializations in Kubernetes on Azure and Analytics & AI Platforms.
AWS
Amazon Web Services is a global provider of cloud infrastructure and services —ranging from computing and data platforms to AI services such as Amazon Bedrock.
Our strategic partnership with AWS as an Advanced Consulting Partner is consistently tailored to the individual needs of our customers: from proof of concept through MVP, cloud migration, and ongoing operations to continuous optimization. More than 100 certified AWS experts provide comprehensive support to our clients as they transition to the AWS cloud.
Black Digits
With STACKIT, Schwarz Digits offers a robust cloud platform for Europe: It gives companies complete control over their data while providing a comprehensive portfolio of modern cloud services designed to drive innovation and sustainable growth.
As a cloud-agnostic IT service provider, we offer our customers STACKIT—a high-performance European alternative to the established U.S. hyperscalers. The central focus of our partnership as a Professional Service Partner is on the joint development and implementation of customized platform solutions, analytics workloads, and AI applications—with data sovereignty included.
Our Technology Partners: The Right Tool for Every Challenge
From Kubernetes platforms to industrial data infrastructures to the latest-generation AI models: Our technology partners provide the building blocks we use to build future-proof solutions. These partnerships give us early access to technology, a direct line to manufacturers—and a real competitive edge for our customers.
Giant Swarm
Giant Swarm provides a fully managed, modular Kubernetes platform —ranging from platform engineering to observability, security, and AI infrastructure. It runs directly in the customer’s environment or in the cloud, with 24/7 operation.
We bring the software development and architecture expertise; Giant Swarm provides the production-ready platform underneath. Together, we implement cloud-native projects from strategy through to operations.
HiveMQ
HiveMQ is the leading industrial MQTT platform: It reliably connects millions of IoT devices in real time—from the edge to the cloud—and makes machine data usable for AI and analytics.
When we build industrial digitalization projects, our customers need a robust messaging backbone. HiveMQ is the proven foundation for scalable IIoT architectures.
Cybus
With “Connectware,” Cybus is developing the leading factory data hub: software that seamlessly and securely connects OT machine data and IT systems in production environments—on-premises, cloud-native, and scalable across multiple locations.
Our customers in the manufacturing industry need a reliable data foundation. Cybus provides the connectivity layer— we build the digital applications and use cases on top of it.
NVIDIA
NVIDIA is the world’s leading provider of GPUs, AI hardware, and platforms (CUDA, NIM, DGX)—the technological foundation for AI training, inference, and accelerated computing across every industry.
Our AI and high-performance solutions run on NVIDIA hardware and software. This partnership ensures our technological edge and provides us with access to the latest innovations in AI infrastructure.
Apple
Apple develops hardware and software ecosystems—from iOS and macOS to Swift and enterprise-wide device management solutions—and sets the global standard for quality-driven end-user experiences.
We develop native Apple platform solutions for our clients. This partnership provides us with certifications, early access to technology, and official endorsements of our Apple development expertise.
Our Consulting & Business Partners: Strategy Meets Execution
The best digital transformation projects combine strategic consulting with technical excellence. Our consulting and business partners handle the strategic and methodological aspects —we handle the technical implementation. This way, customers receive end-to-end support for their entire transformation journey from a single source: from concept to finished solution.
Wavestone
Wavestone is a leading international management and technology consulting firm (formed through a merger with Q_PERIOR) with over 5,500 consultants —focused on strategic transformation, cybersecurity, AI, and digital strategy.
Wavestone provides strategic guidance, and we handle the technical implementation. This partnership combines strategy consulting and engineering —ideal for clients who want to cover the entire transformation journey.
UNITY
UNITY is an award-winning, cross-industry management consulting firm specializing in innovation and transformation—with a focus on product development, PLM, the digital factory, cybersecurity, and future-proof business models, particularly in the industrial sector.
UNITY provides strategic and methodological innovation consulting, and we handle the technological implementation. Together, we support industrial clients from the concept phase through to the finished digital solution.
Xenium
Xenium is a specialized IT consulting firm with offices in Munich, Berlin, and Salzburg—focusing on IT project management, business and IT architecture, and crisis management in complex IT projects.
Xenium deploys experienced IT project managers and architecture specialists wherever our capabilities or expertise can be effectively supplemented— particularly in challenging large-scale projects.
Metafinanz
Metafinanz is a business and IT consulting firm with over 500 employees, specializing in Agile Enterprise, Cloud Transformation, AI & Data, Cybersecurity, ESG Transformation, and Future Organization.
Metafinanz brings deep domain expertise and an agile consulting DNA that complements our portfolio. The partnership opens the door to joint projects at the intersection of business transformation and technological implementation.
AXXCON
As a management and transformation consulting firm for the energy industry, AXXCON provides comprehensive support to companies undergoing digital and sustainable transformation —and implements strategic concepts in a pragmatic and results-oriented manner.
Through our collaboration, we combine our in-depth technological implementation expertise with AXXCON’s strategic organizational and transformation consulting—delivering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for complex digitalization projects.
Our Engineering & Delivery Partners: Working Together to Deliver What Matters Most
Challenging software projects sometimes require more specialized expertise or greater staffing capacity—and this is precisely where strong partners effectively expand our range of services. We share the same quality standards and engineering culture with our engineering and delivery partners. This enables us to reliably deliver even large, complex projects with our usual high quality.
Accso
Accso (Accelerated Solutions) is a German software and IT consulting firm with approximately 300 employees that develops customized, business-critical software and AI solutions for digital transformation.
We share Accso’s commitment to building custom core systems rather than off-the-shelf software. This partnership enables us to deliver complex client projects together.
QualityMinds
QualityMinds is a Munich-based specialist in software quality assurance and testing —ranging from test management, test automation, and agile testing to AI testing—with over 400 testing experts across Europe.
Quality is essential for sustainable project success. QualityMinds provides testing expertise for our projects that we cannot fully cover internally, thereby enhancing the quality of our delivery.
QAware
QAware is an independent Munich-based software engineering firm (Digital, Cloud & AI Native) specializing in complex custom software, the modernization of legacy systems, and cloud-native architectures —and has been recognized multiple times as a top IT employer.
QAware complements our engineering capabilities with deep software craftsmanship—particularly for technically challenging modernization and cloud projects. We are also connected to QAware through our joint venture, Twip! (see Spin-offs).
codecentric
codecentric is one of Germany’s leading IT service providers for agile software development and technology consulting—with over 500 experts across 13 locations, known for cloud-native solutions, continuous delivery, GenAI, and enterprise software.
codecentric shares our technological focus and complements our capabilities precisely where projects require deep expertise in agile engineering or specific tech stacks. This enables us to deliver reliably and with our usual high quality, even during periods of high workload.
Materna
Materna is a large, owner-managed German IT group with more than 4,500 employees and approximately €700 million in revenue—offering a broad portfolio that includes cloud, SAP, cybersecurity, AI, and digital experience—and focused on public sector clients and DAX-listed companies.
Through our partnership with Materna, we are expanding our ability to deliver results in demanding industries and large-scale projects—particularly in the public sector and for companies with comprehensive full-service needs. Customers benefit from established structures, proven track records, and the combined strength of two experienced IT partners.
Assecor
Assecor is a Berlin-based, ISO-certified IT consulting and software development firm that supports companies and government agencies in their digital transformation—from business applications to cloud solutions and AI integration.
Assecor expands our delivery capabilities in the near- and nearshore sectors and complements our offerings in customer segments such as critical infrastructure and public administration.
Intuity
Intuity is a strategic design and innovation lab that takes a transdisciplinary approach to combining strategy, UX design, prototyping, and software development—from foresight analysis to the finished digital solution.
You complement us in areas where user-centered design and innovation consulting make all the difference. Together, we offer clients the complete journey from concept to scalable product.
Netlight
Netlight is a European tech consulting firm with over 2,000 top consultants across 15 locations—covering everything from software development to cloud and data/AI to strategic IT management—known for its outstanding consulting expertise and strong corporate culture.
Netlight and MaibornWolff speak the same language: technology with substance, talent with integrity. The partnership expands our reach and our combined delivery capacity in Europe —for clients, this means faster access to the right specialists without compromising on quality.
andrena objects
andrena is one of Germany’s pioneers in agile software development, with over 400 experts across 6 locations—specializing in technical coaching, clean code, and Scrum for customized, individual solutions.
andrena and MaibornWolff share the same conviction: Quality is born of technical excellence and true agility. This partnership expands our delivery capabilities by adding one of Germany’s most experienced Agile engineering firms.
Lumium
The AR/VR/XR specialists at Lumium design immersive virtual reality experiences for employee development, team building, and corporate transformation processes—scientifically validated by Augsburg University of Applied Sciences.
Lumium complements our change management and professional development offerings with innovative VR-based learning formats—ideal for client projects where people are at the center of digital transformation.
double slash
The software developer and IT service provider doubleslash focuses on connected mobility, connected things, subscription management, and data-driven services. For over 25 years, they have been experts in industry-related digital products.
doubleslash brings in-depth expertise in connected mobility and IoT products, which complements our clients’ projects in the automotive and industrial sectors.
ISO Group
The ISO Group is a versatile IT service provider specializing in industries such as aviation, public services, and healthcare.
Together with the ISO Group, we are strengthening our expertise in these specialized industries. This allows us to combine technological implementation expertise with a deep understanding of the industry—to deliver solutions that reliably meet even the most complex requirements.
Jung von Matt TECH
JvM Tech is the digital boutique agency of the renowned creative agency Jung von Matt—specializing in user-centered platforms, digital products, e-commerce, and headless architectures for premium brands such as BMW, Bosch, and Google.
JvM Tech and MaibornWolff have already collaborated on projects (e.g., hvv.de). The partnership combines world-class brand design and UX with robust technical implementation.
BettercallPaul
BettercallPaul is a software development and consulting firm specializing in business-critical, custom software solutions—with a focus on software architecture, enterprise architecture, and machine learning.
BettercallPaul shares our commitment to technical excellence and provides complementary engineering capabilities and architectural expertise for complex client projects.
Our Spin-offs: Innovation from Within
Some ideas are so good that they deserve their own company. Our spin-offs show how we combine entrepreneurship, technology, and responsibility —from startup investments to international teams to new products.
Twip!
Twip! Impact Ventures combines startup financing with professional product development: Selected startups receive capital and access to experienced software engineering teams that build digital applications of high technical quality.
Together with its close partner, the software engineering team at QAware, MaibornWolff has founded the joint venture Twip! Twip! supports startups with the core competencies of both parent companies: excellent software engineering, as well as assistance in establishing recruiting processes, work culture, and corporate culture.
Ojemba
With the founding of Ojemba, MaibornWolff is building a bridge between international digitalization projects and highly motivated developers from Rwanda.
Ojemba is much more than a tech company: For many employees, it represents a fresh start in their careers with promising prospects and the opportunity to help shape challenging projects as part of an international team. At the same time , we’re helping to build a sustainable local IT infrastructure—with a real impact on the region.
Hyground
Hyground resolves and prevents incidents through automated root cause analysis and eliminates manual steps throughout the entire DevOps workflow.
With Hyground, we are expanding our portfolio to include an intelligent solution for automated root cause analysis in the DevOps environment. This partnership enables us not only to resolve incidents for our customers more quickly, but also to proactively prevent them.
ZenAI/Tender Zen
Our partnership with ZenAI adds a crucial new dimension to our expertise in artificial intelligence: ZenAI combines expertise in generative AI with pioneering work in the field of decentralized AI systems. For our customers, this means access to highly scalable, innovative AI solutions—developed at the cutting edge of technology and precisely tailored to individual requirements.
Our Associations & Networks: Sharing Knowledge, Strengthening Locations
We believe that knowledge grows when it is shared. That’s why we’re actively involved in clubs, associations, regional networks, and professional communities —as members, hosts, and speakers. This keeps us in touch with trends, policy, and real-world practice, and strengthens the communities where we call home.
Bitkom
With over 2,300 member companies, Bitkom is one of Germany’s most important business associations, bringing together leading IT manufacturers, IT service providers, and many end-user companies—from DAX-listed corporations to startups.
We use Bitkom as a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, trend scouting, and business development. We contribute our technical expertise to committees and working groups —such as those focused on software engineering, cloud computing, or sales & marketing—host committee events, and share our knowledge as speakers at Bitkom conferences.
International Economic Council (IWR)
As a business association for internationally active small and medium-sized enterprises, the International Economic Council e. V. forms a strategic network that gives voice to the business interests of the SME sector in the realms of politics, trade associations, diplomacy, and international organizations.
We collaborate with the IWR as a partner. Our focus is on joint events —such as those held during the Hannover Messe or on technology topics like artificial intelligence.
Digital Munich
The Digitale Stadt München e. V. association is a cross-industry network based in the Munich metropolitan area, a hub for digital innovation. As a dynamic platform, it connects its members through working groups, DigiTalks, and the annual DigiCon event.
We utilize all networking formats, host DigiTalks at our Munich offices, participate in DigiCon, and are part of the “AI for Software Engineering” working group .
Innovative Bavaria
Since 1995, Bayern Innovativ GmbH has been active as an agency for innovation and funding in technology and knowledge transfer, supporting the development of local companies and startups on behalf of the Free State of Bavaria.
We are an active member of the Mechatronics & Automation Cluster. We share our technological expertise in Industry 4.0, Industrial AI, and manufacturing through presentations, at conferences, and at trade shows.
Augsburg Region A³
Through the Regio Augsburg Wirtschaft GmbH Support Association, companies are committed to promoting Augsburg as a business hub and networking with regional stakeholders—in accordance with the principles of “inform, support, and network.”
MaibornWolff has established a branch office in Augsburg and collaborates with the regional economic development agency. As a member of the A³ Support Association, we contribute our expertise in innovation and digitalization to networking and industry events.
ASQF
ASQF e. V. is a leading IT quality network in the German-speaking world with over 1,000 members, including companies and individuals in the software quality industry. For over 30 years, the association has been promoting the exchange of ideas among IT experts in software testing, artificial intelligence, and other IT topics.
Our offices regularly host events such as the ASQF Quality Night or the Test Automation Challenge. At the same time, we share our knowledge of quality engineering through presentations.
Hamburg@work
Hamburg@work is the largest cross-industry digital network in the Hamburg metropolitan region. Founded in 1997, the network serves as a platform that brings together companies, startups, and organizations to drive digital transformation and strengthen the region as a business hub.
MaibornWolff has established a branch in Hamburg and is collaborating with Hamburg@work. The focus is on events such as the Hamburg IT Strategy Days and the AI Summit, in which we participate.
Open Source Automation Development Lab (OSADL)
OSADL is a registered cooperative whose goal is to promote and coordinate the development of open-source software for the mechanical and plant engineering and automation industries.
Open-source software is a key building block for our experts in smart factory and industrial applications. Within this community, they find a platform for professional exchange.
Would you like to become a partner, too?
Do you see areas of common ground between your company and MaibornWolff? If so, we look forward to hearing from you. Simply send your inquiry to partnermanagement@maibornwolff.de —our partner management team will get back to you shortly.
Whether it's a technology, consulting, or delivery partnership: We review every inquiry personally and will get back to you with specific next steps.
Our Partner Management
Partnerships need people to nurture them. Our partner management team is your direct point of contact —whether you’re an existing partner or would like to become one:
Partner Development Manager, Consulting & Business and Engineering & Delivery Partners
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Our Partnerships
What partner certifications does MaibornWolff have?
MaibornWolff is a Microsoft Managed Partner specializing in Microsoft Kubernetes, Analytics, and AI Platforms, as well as a Solution Partner for Data & AI, Digital & App Innovation, and Infrastructure & Security; an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner with over 100 certified AWS experts; and a STACKIT Professional Service Partner. In addition, the company has technology partnerships with NVIDIA and Apple, among others.
Why does MaibornWolff collaborate with other IT service providers?
Because it benefits our customers: Specialized partners complement our teams whenever specific expertise or additional capacity is needed. All of our engineering and delivery partners share our commitment to quality—which is how we reliably deliver even large, complex projects.
Is MaibornWolff tied to a specific cloud provider?
No. We take a cloud-agnostic approach and recommend the platform that best suits your needs—whether it’s Microsoft Azure, AWS, or STACKIT’s independent European cloud.
How can my company become a MaibornWolff partner?
Please send us a brief inquiry to partnermanagement@maibornwolff.de with information about your company and your idea for a collaboration. Our partner management team will review each inquiry personally and get back to you with the next steps.