Following a public tender, DATAGROUP has been awarded a five-year contract to provide workplace services, with a focus on device lifecycle management, for Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB). The agreement covers approximately 1,300 end devices and aims to develop IBB's digital workplace environment in an efficient, secure, sustainable, and user-oriented manner.
Under the contract, DATAGROUP will manage all services throughout the lifecycle of end-user devices, from provisioning, configuration, and logistics, through operation and support, to replacement, as well as 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.
A key benefit of the project lies in the transparent management of the device fleet. By having clear processes throughout the entire service life, IBB can better plan investments and replacement cycles, manage existing devices more efficiently, shorten deployment times, reduce administrative overhead, and increase user satisfaction.
Wolf Diederich, Head of IT at IBB, commented, "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 also of paramount importance. 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. This is complemented by clear governance structures, regular reporting, and continuous quality management.
Sustainability is a central component of the service approach. DATAGROUP follows a lifecycle-oriented strategy that maximizes the useful life of hardware, refurbishes suitable devices, and ensures secure and traceable disposal. This supports responsible resource use and contributes to the circular economy.
Peter Vages, Managing Director at DATAGROUP, stated, "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."
The collaboration is intended as a long-term partnership, with a focus on continuous improvement of workplace services and adaptation to future technological and organizational requirements. The goal is to provide a modern, secure, and scalable workplace environment that supports employees and promotes the long-term success of Investitionsbank Berlin.
DATAGROUP is one of the leading German IT service providers, with approximately 4,000 employees at locations throughout Germany and, since June 2026, also 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 is growing organically and through acquisitions, actively participating in the consolidation process with its "buy and turn around" and "buy and build" strategies. More information is available at www.datagroup.de.
