DATAGROUP to Manage Investitionsbank Berlin's Device Lifecycle in Five-Year Deal

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 further develop IBB's digital workplace environment in an efficient, secure, sustainable, and user-oriented manner.

Under the contract, DATAGROUP will handle 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 processes enabled by managing the entire device fleet. Better planning of investments and replacement cycles, as well as more efficient management of existing end devices, 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 of particular importance in this collaboration. Standardized operating and deployment processes, along with defined security and control mechanisms, ensure that end devices meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Clear governance structures, regular reporting, and continuous quality management complement these measures.

Sustainability is also a central component of the service approach. DATAGROUP follows a lifecycle-oriented approach that maximizes hardware usefulness, 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, expressed enthusiasm: "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 focused on continuous improvement and adaptation to future technological and organizational requirements. The goal is a modern, secure, and scalable workplace environment that optimally 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 across Germany and, since June 2026, also in the Netherlands. They design, implement, and operate IT infrastructures and business applications, offering a full-service provider model through their CORBOX product. For more information, visit DATAGROUP's website.