Germany: SPIE creates SPIE Information & Communications Services GmbH

Ratingen, 7 April 2022 - SPIE Deutschland & Zentraleuropa, the German subsidiary of SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, announces the creation of SPIE Information & Communication Services GmbH.

This new entity will bring together different companies that the Group acquired since 2016: SPIE COMNET GmbH, SPIE Fleischhauer GmbH, SPIE TELBA Group GmbH, SPIE TELBA GmbH and Lewron GmbH.

SPIE is thus positioning itself as a strong partner for IT services, communication and collaboration solutions and security technology solutions in Germany and strengthening its foothold for further growth.

"By combining our strengths, SPIE Information & Communication Services benefits from a unique expertise on the market. We bring skilled employees together enabling cutting-edge connectivity and making reliable network a reality. With our technical solutions, we support our customers towards the digital transformation and help them to make their buildings, facilities, and IT infrastructures smarter, safer, and more efficient," says Michael Hartung, Managing Director of the new subsidiary, SPIE Information & Communication Services GmbH. Merging these entities positions SPIE Information & Communication Services GmbH as a reliable solutions partner pooling its expertise in IT services, communication and collaboration solutions, and security technology solutions in Germany.

A strong local presence and a close proximity to customers

"Both our customers and employees will benefit from this simplification of our company structure. As SPIE Information & Communication Services GmbH, we have a higher visibility in four regions and are laying the foundations for simple, clear structures and unified processes and systems. At the same time, certifications will be easier to get, and customers' and partners' requirements to meet," says Michael Hartung.
With 1,400 employees at 30 sites across Germany, SPIE Information & Communication Services GmbH offers close proximity to its customers. Operational activities are managed by the regional directors: Heiko Bode (Northern Region), Michael Brase (Eastern Region), Hans-Günther Martin (Western Region) and Erik Holtmann (Southern Region). The management is led by Michael Hartung (MD), Michael Brase and Hans-Günther Martin.

Digital transformation, the driver for growth

With its strong local presence, the creation of SPIE Information & Communication Services enable SPIE to better tackle the challenges of tomorrow. "The digital transformation is a significant, long-term driver for the expansion of our business. This driver offers many and varied opportunities for SPIE Information & Communication Services in Germany. The increasing interconnection of objects, people and companies creates new ways to expand and improve our service portfolio," says Michael Hartung. Key technologies provide new opportunities to enhance the efficiency of buildings and facilities, improve user safety and comfort and help reduce the carbon footprint. "We will continue to expand on the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, data centres, physical security information management (PSIM), cloud software-as-a-service (SaaS), and cybersecurity as technology issues that complement our traditional business and drive additional organic growth. With a broad range of digital solutions and services from a single source, we generate significant added value for our customers in the implementation of their digitalisation strategies," says Michael Hartung.