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), a prominent German public bank. 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 to 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, including better planning of investments and replacement cycles, reduced administrative overhead, and shortened deployment times. These improvements are designed to increase user satisfaction and overall efficiency. 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 critical aspects of the service. 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 measures.
Sustainability is also a central component of the service approach. DATAGROUP follows a lifecycle-oriented strategy that maximizes hardware useful life, refurbishes suitable devices, and ensures secure and traceable disposal. This supports responsible resource use and contributes to the circular economy, aligning with IBB's environmental goals.
Peter Vages, Managing Director at DATAGROUP, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “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 organizations view this collaboration as a long-term partnership focused on continuous improvement and adaptation to future technological and organizational requirements. The objective is to maintain a modern, secure, and scalable workplace environment that optimally supports employees and promotes the long-term success of Investitionsbank Berlin.
This contract underscores DATAGROUP's position as one of the leading German IT service providers, with approximately 4,000 employees across Germany and, since June 2026, also in the Netherlands. Through its CORBOX product, DATAGROUP offers full-service support for global IT workplaces for medium and large enterprises as well as public authorities. For more information about DATAGROUP, visit www.datagroup.de.
