PLIEZHAUSEN, GERMANY – Following a public tender, DATAGROUP has been awarded a five-year contract to provide comprehensive workplace services, with a focus on device lifecycle management, for Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB). The agreement covers approximately 1,300 end devices and aims to enhance the efficiency, security, sustainability, and user-friendliness of IBB’s digital workplace environment.
Under the contract, DATAGROUP will manage the entire lifecycle of end-user devices, including provisioning, configuration, logistics, operation, support, replacement, and secure take-back and recycling at the end of their useful life. This holistic approach provides IBB with a single service partner for all key tasks related to workplace provisioning, simplifying processes and improving transparency.
The comprehensive management of the device fleet is expected to yield significant benefits. By having transparent processes throughout the service life, IBB can better plan investments and replacement cycles, manage existing end devices more efficiently, shorten deployment times, reduce administrative overhead, and increase user satisfaction.
Wolf Diederich, Head of IT at IBB, expressed confidence in the partnership, stating, “In DATAGROUP, we have found an experienced and capable partner for our workplace infrastructure. Through the comprehensive management of our end devices – from deployment to recycling – we are jointly creating a modern and reliable workplace solution that optimally supports our employees.”
IT security and compliance are paramount in this collaboration. DATAGROUP will implement standardized operating and deployment processes, along with defined security and control mechanisms, to ensure that end devices meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Clear governance structures, regular reporting, and continuous quality management will complement these efforts.
Sustainability is also a central component of the service approach. DATAGROUP’s lifecycle-oriented strategy focuses on maximizing the useful life of hardware, refurbishing suitable devices, and ensuring secure and traceable disposal. This supports responsible resource use and contributes to the circular economy.
Peter Vages, Managing Director at DATAGROUP, remarked, “We are delighted by the trust placed in us by Investitionsbank Berlin and look forward to jointly further developing the bank’s digital work environment. Device lifecycle management is a central component of modern workplace services and contributes significantly to efficient, secure, and sustainable IT workplace provision. Our goal is to create real added value for Investitionsbank Berlin and its employees through high-quality service, standardized processes, and a close partnership.”
Both Investitionsbank Berlin and DATAGROUP view this collaboration as a long-term partnership. The focus will be on continuous improvement of workplace services and adaptation to future technological and organizational requirements. The ultimate goal is a modern, secure, and scalable workplace environment that optimally supports employees and promotes the long-term success of Investitionsbank Berlin.
DATAGROUP, one of the leading German IT service providers, employs approximately 4,000 people across Germany and, since June 2026, in the Netherlands. The company designs, implements, and operates IT infrastructures and business applications. With its CORBOX product, DATAGROUP offers full-service support for global IT workplaces for medium and large enterprises as well as public authorities. DATAGROUP’s growth strategy includes both organic growth and acquisitions, with a focus on integrating new companies effectively. The company is actively participating in the consolidation process through its “buy and turn around” and “buy and build” strategies. For more information, visit www.datagroup.de.
