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Mehr als 100 Unternehmen und Führungskräfte sind im Rennen, nun ist die Jury gefragt, wer die renommierten CRN Channel Awards 2026 in 21 Kategorien erhält. Am 4. November in Mannheim trifft sich der Channel zur feierlichen Preisübergabe und zum Networking.
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Beim Synaxon IT-Sicherheitsforum 2026 kamen in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock rund 130 IT-Dienstleister, Anbieter von IT-Sicherheitslösungen und Experten zusammen, um aktuelle Herausforderungen der IT-Sicherheit sowie Strategien für den Mittelstand zu diskutieren. Read more
Eine Umfrage unter IT-Systemhäusern gibt einen Einblick über die Gehaltsentwicklung im IT-Support. Die Auswertungen zeigen eine klare Staffelung der Gehälter, wobei das Lohnniveau im Vergleich zu 2025 in allen Support-Bereichen spürbar gestiegen ist, so eine aktuelle Auswertung der Verbundgruppe Synaxon. Read more
Wie entwickeln sich die Gehälter im IT-Mittelstand wirklich? In Zeiten von KI und des weiterhin anhaltenden Fachkräftemangels in bestimmten Bereichen ist diese Frage für IT-Unternehmen und Systemhäuser wettbewerbsentscheidend. Der IT-Gehaltsspiegels 2026 der SYNAXON Akademie bietet Orientierung.
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IT-Fachkräfte verdienen deutlich mehr als im vergangenen Jahr. Der Synaxon Gehaltsspiegel 2026 zeigt auch, dass das Lohnniveau in allen Support-Bereichen spürbar gestiegen ist. Zudem bleiben Benefits immer noch sehr wichtig im Wettbewerb um Fachkräfte.
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KI übernimmt den IT-Support, 100-prozentige digitale Souveränität ist eine Utopie – dies waren nur zwei der vielen Botschaften auf der „Impulse“-Veranstaltung von Synaxon Ende März 2026 in Kassel. Read more
Gleich zwei Mal warnt Nostradamus vor KI und prophezeit den Untergang von IT-Dienstleistern. Die Stimmung der 500 Teilnehmer auf der Impulse von Synaxon: prächtig! Wie resistent ist eine Branche, deren Geschäftsmodell vielleicht nicht abgeschafft wird, aber durchaus ins Wanken geraten kann? Read more
IT-Branche diskutiert KI, Geschäftsmodelle und digitale Souveränität. Mehr als 650 Teilnehmer haben am 24. und 25. März 2026 an der Synaxon-Branchenveranstaltung «Impulse für Systemhäuser» in Kassel teilgenommen.
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Von ursprünglich anvisierten 101 Standorten ist Einsnulleins, 13 Jahre nach dem mutigen Start des Laborbetriebs eines neuen Geschäftsmodells, weit entfernt. Betreiber Synaxon hat das Wachstum aber nicht aus den Augen verloren – musste aber Standorte schließen und eine „intensive Lernkurve“ durchleben. Read more
Macht IT vielfältiger! Zehn Millionen Fachkräfte arbeiten EU-weit in der IT. Über 80 Prozent davon sind Männer. Und während die KI-Revolution die Welt verändert, bleibt die IT-Branche gefangen in traditionellen Rollenmodellen und -strukturen. Es ist höchste Zeit, was zu ändern. Read more
RMM providers and how they support MSPs. For the first time in years, there is a changing of the guard at the top of the IT monitoring and management software providers preferred by Synaxon partners. Read more
The demographic time bomb is ticking, AI is fundamentally changing recruiting, and traditional career paths are dissolving. While newcomers face closed doors, companies must radically rethink their approach if they don't want to fall behind. Read more
Is a wave of price increases for notebooks, desktops, and servers building? Synaxon CEO Miguel Rodriguez sees several signs of this. Resellers should exercise extreme caution with project proposals. Read more
Zwei von drei IT-Dienstleistern kündigen für dieses Jahr Preiserhöhungen an. Mutig ist aber nur jeder Zehnte IT-Anbieter, der Rest will moderat erhöhen – wenn überhaupt. Andere Branchen sind cleverer als der bescheidene IT-Mittelstand – ja geradezu frech. Read more
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing profound changes. In an interview with the German Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MITTELSTANDSVERBUND), Mark Schröder, CEO of SYNAXON AG, discusses the importance of cooperation, corporate responsibility, and the prerequisites for future viability in SMEs. Read more
The hoped-for upswing in the German economy has yet to materialize, as have government investments and reforms. However, according to the latest IT service price index from the Synaxon Academy, hourly rates for IT services will rise this year, albeit slightly. Read more
Synaxon is expanding internationally: The IT network group is opening a branch in neighboring Austria. IT service providers, system integrators, and resellers can now access Synaxon Distribution and Synaxon Services there. Read more
In Großbritannien ist Synaxon schon, nun startet die Kooperation ihr Handelsgeschäft in Österreich – an der Seite von „strategischen“ Herstellern wie APC Schneider Electric, Dell, HP und Lenovo. Read more
Europe's largest IT network is opening a branch in Austria. This will allow Austrian IT service providers, system integrators, and resellers to benefit from Synaxon Distribution's services. Read more
The IT network Synaxon has opened a new branch in Vienna, further expanding its international presence. Read more
What will the ChannelPartner year 2026 bring us? The ChannelPartner editorial team also asked the ChannelPartner Co-Creators about this. Insights from Friedrich Pollert, Head of the Synaxon Academy. Read more
In many cases, European AI language models can also be used, such as the LLM Teuken 7B. Netuse uses these to measure the IT security maturity level of its customers. Read more
How to get started with AI? Room for price increases? Why entrepreneurs and their IT companies should take on more than just technological responsibility? This and more promises an exciting start to 2026 for Synaxon partners. Read more
Synaxon AG from Schloß Holte has been involved in the Christmas campaign of the Rietberg Youth Center every year since 2016. Now the collaboration is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Read more
200 representatives of the iTeam system house cooperation came to Frankfurt at the end of November 2025 to exchange information about new business opportunities and gain new insights at their annual management meeting. Read more
In a year marked by economic difficulties and geopolitical challenges, IT service providers are performing surprisingly well. System integrators, in particular those who jumped on the MSP bandwagon early, have been able to generate strong revenues. Read more
Challenging times call for outstanding individuals who take action, inspire, and shape the future. The results of our reader poll reveal who has achieved this in the ICT channel. These are the Top 100 Channel VIPs of 2025! Read more
„Eine der besten Tagungen der letzten Jahre“ Read more
The Synaxon group reports record results for the first three quarters of the year. Read more
When a collaboration is successful, its partners also thrive. And there's no sign of crisis at Synaxon; on the contrary, the systems integrator network reported a 37 percent increase in revenue at the end of September. Read more
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Neues Partnerprogramm, starke Wachstumspläne mit Gerry Steinberger (Director Channel & Partner Ecosystems, Deutschland, HPE) und Miguel Rodriguez (Vorstand SYNAXON AG) im Video-Interview Read more
Das Einkaufsvolumen wächst, mehr Umsatz gibt es auch durch Cloud und Managed Services. Doch nicht nur bei Synaxon stehen die Zeichen auf Wachstum. Auch die Partner zeigen sich auf der Synaxon-Partner-Geschäftsführertagung trotz angespannter wirtschaftlicher Lage zuversichtlich. Read more
Within the SYNAXON Group, we experience daily how vibrant and efficient our network is. However, IT is and remains a male-dominated field, particularly in terms of numbers – and this is reflected in our network. Read more
Synaxon CEO Mark Schröder refused to let these statistics stand. He called on more than 200 managing directors to spontaneously vote on the current mood in their system houses. Read more
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing business models, processes, and price expectations. Many companies are faced with the question of how to react to these developments – and what is actually common practice. Read more
Knowledge, values, and networking – a special format marks the beginning of the training. Former trainees also take on responsibility at SYNAXON. Read more
Digital sovereignty is currently very much in vogue, so it's good that IT service providers are getting informed about this and sharing their experiences in dealing with European AI. Read more
The Apprentice Kick-Off Week begins on August 1, 2025, at the start of training. The IT retail cooperation is organizing this introductory event for new apprentices for the fourth year in a row. Read more
These days, hardly a conversation among IT professionals takes place without some mention of "digital sovereignty." But what exactly lies behind this ominous term? Nicole Bade and Markus Rex attempt to explain it. Read more
AI, growth, and new sales models: With new offerings in the managed services environment, Synaxon is preparing its partners for the future. Reporting on the recent SYNAXON Managed Services Summit. Read more
SYNAXON member companies are not only defying the economic downturn, but are also experiencing strong growth, reveals CEO Mark Schröder. Read more
The IT salary scale of the Synaxon Group shows significant salary differences between the various support levels. Read more
The ChannelPartner provides insights into the current IT salary scale – a well-founded orientation on the wage structure for SYNAXON partners, especially for small and medium-sized IT companies with up to 50 employees. Read more
What do they bring, what do they offer? The trade press's perspective on IT partnerships, including the IT partnership iTeam. Read more
Photo gallery of our AI cruise to the Norwegian capital from May 14 to 16, 2025 Read more
In an unpredictable world, companies must prepare themselves. What guidelines do the coalition agreement, digital policy, and the call for greater European sovereignty provide? Answers from the IT industry. Read more
Systemhaus-Chefs sind heute sehr viel mehr gefordert, ihre Unternehmen zukunftsfest zu machen – mit der Jahrhundert-Chance KI und nach wie vor mit Managed Services. Read more
“SYNAXON event ends on an optimistic note”: A report by ChannelPartner editor Ronald Wiltscheck. Read more
Women in IT companies are still a significant minority in Germany. According to the digital association Bitkom, however, swift action must be taken to counteract this, otherwise the competitiveness of the German economy could be impacted. Read more
Energy, health insurance, and food costs have risen, and IT services have also become more expensive. The Synaxon Academy's current IT service price index shows that hourly rates have increased significantly more than inflation. Read more
More than 200 partners at Synaxon's "Start 2025" conference share the positive outlook for their industry: Expectations and the IT economy point toward growth. So, is everything good? Synaxon CEO Mark Schröder advises optimism with a tight safety net. Read more
At the iTeam Executive Board Conference, Mark Schröder and Nicole Bade revealed the key trends and opportunities for service providers. From the AI revolution to strengthening partnerships—an exciting outlook on a promising decade. Read more
SYNAXON hasn't replaced any trainers. But with a new board, the group aims to stay on the ball and assert itself in the channel with new focuses and accents. New board members Mark Schröder and Miguel Ridriguez explain how this can be achieved. Read more
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Berlin-based FinTech Topi and the SYNAXON group are launching a partnership. The companies are launching a Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution available on the group's EGIS platform. Read more
With the help of Topi, SYNAXON partners can more easily offer IT infrastructure and installation services for rent to business customers. The system house group describes this as a "milestone." Read more
Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock During the 2024 training tour of the East Westphalia Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Bielefeld (IHK), IHK President Jörn Wahl-Schwentker visited SYNAXON AG in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock. Read more
Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock. By resolution of June 5, the SYNAXON Supervisory Board appointed Miguel Rodriguez to the Management Board of SYNAXON AG, effective January 1, 2025. Member of the Management Board, Mark Schröder, will become CEO and successor to Frank Roebers, who is moving into self-employment, effective January 1, 2025. Read more
The SYNAXON group is restructuring its board of directors: Mark Schröder will succeed Frank Roebers and become chairman of the board. Read more
Miguel Rodriguez will be appointed to the SYNAXON Executive Board effective January 1, 2025. He is already a member of the executive management team and responsible for the trading business. He has been with SYNAXON for over 20 years. Read more
Miguel Rodriguez will be appointed to the board of the IT group SYNAXON starting in 2025. Following the spectacular resignation of Frank Roebers (CRN reported), he will succeed Mark Schröder, who will become head of the system house cooperation and also assume new responsibilities on the board. Read more
Around four years ago, SYNAXON and Markus Rex founded the group's Managed Services division. Its purpose is to give MSPs the opportunity to purchase services and focus on consulting-intensive topics. Has this been successful? Read more
Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock Artificial Intelligence in Management was the topic of the "einsnulleins" event at SYNAXON AG on Falkenstraße in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock. Frank Roebers, CEO of SYNAXON AG and Managing Director of einsnulleins, highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) for successful management. Read more
A bombshell in Schloss Holte-Stuckenbrock: At the headquarters of SYNAXON AG, Frank Roebers announced his retirement today – after 32 years with the group. His future plans are exciting. Read more
Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock Frank Roebers, CEO of SYNAXON AG for 25 years and with the company for 32 years, is starting his own business at the end of the year. "I had a tremendous amount of freedom as an employed board member, but now I want to become my own boss," says Roebers (56), who will become a einsnulleins franchise partner (SYNAXON's network partner) at the Detmold and Dortmund locations. Read more
Er hat nicht nur die IT-Servicewelle vorhergesagt, Frank Roebers hat mit SYNAXON Systemhäusern der Verbundgruppe auch die Blaupause für Managed Services gegeben – bis hin zu fertigen Betriebskonzepten. Nun steigt der CEO aus und steigt ein in das, was er vor vielen Jahren schon als „Jahrhundert-Chance“ bezeichnete. Read more
Frank Roebers is stepping down from his position as CEO of the IT group SYNAXON. Read more
Frank Roebers was the CEO of SYNAXON for more than three decades, but now he's leaving the group at the end of the year. He says he's drawn back to self-employment: He's founding his own company as a Einsnulleins franchise partner. Read more
After more than 32 years, Frank Roebers plans to leave SYNAXON at the end of the year. It's "time for something new," the SYNAXON CEO says, announcing the founding of a new company. Read more
Over 500 partners made their way to Kassel again this year. The participants demonstrated how important the network and the exchange of IT service providers are, especially in economically challenging times. Read more
Around 500 system house guests, more than ever before, engaged in intensive discussions in Kassel, gathered experiences, and took home many ideas for their businesses. How 2023 went for SYNAXON, where the MSP model works and where it doesn't, what needs to be done for a 4-day week in a system house, and why the cold Westphalians are suddenly radiating warmth with the help of AI. 5 insights from CRN. Read more
On March 19 and 20, 2024, significantly more than 500 participants traveled to Kassel for SYNAXON’s largest annual event, “Impulse for System Houses.” Read more
The average hourly rate for standard IT services nationwide has exceeded €100 for the first time. This represents an increase of 3.7 percent compared to the previous year. However, SYNAXON's annual survey reveals significant regional differences. Read more
Die deutsche Systemhausbranche ist laut einer Umfrage von SYNAXON bei KI in zwei Lager gespalten: Rund die Hälfte erwartet von KI keine oder negative Auswirkungen. Für Arnulf Koch ein klarer Fall: „Sofort hinsetzen und lernen“. Read more
According to SYNAXON's new 2024 IT Service Price Index, system houses have raised prices by a total of 14 percent in recent years. Price increases in 2023 were moderate. However, four out of ten providers plan to raise their prices again by more than 10 percent in 2024. Read more
Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock: It wasn't just a gut feeling: many employees hired by Frank Roebers (56) during the coronavirus pandemic have not remained loyal to the IT service provider SYNAXON. He is drawing conclusions from this. The "newcomers" will be given longer on-site training to build a bond with the company. Read more
SYNAXON CEO Frank Roebers has prepared the participants of the iTeam Managing Directors' Conference 2023 for more difficult times ahead. Nevertheless, SYNAXON is staying the course, expanding the system house cooperation's partner management and seeking a second managing director. Read more
Wöchentlich ein, zwei Gespräche über die Zukunft ihres IT-Hauses führt SYNAXON-CEO Frank Roebers. Alleine lassen will er die Mitglieder seiner Verbundgruppe nicht. Denn bei Investoren fallen kleine Systemhäuser durchs Raster. Eine Kooperation mit der M&A-Beratung Ascon soll helfen. Eines will Roebers allerdings nicht. Read more
Several German MSPs were nominated for channel awards, but SYNAXON took the cake at the N-able partner conference. The reason is obvious. Read more
At the end of March 2023, the 8th Impulse event of SYNAXON AG took place in Kassel. Read more
Record numbers of participants and topics: Never before has an industry meeting organized by the SYNAXON cooperation been as well attended and packed as Impulse 2023 in Kassel. It was already clear in advance: A return to normality after the coronavirus pandemic is out of the question. Read more
The need for collaboration is growing in the channel, and SYNAXON is benefiting from this. The group's membership has grown by a third in the past six years. During the same period, purchasing volume has doubled to one billion euros. Read more
Two years late, SYNAXON celebrated the 30th anniversary of the group at "Impulse for System Houses 2023." 650 partners came to Kassel for the anniversary event. A record attendance! An indication that networking is more important than ever for ICT service providers. Read more
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Rising electricity and energy costs, inflation, and high demand make a look at IT service providers' service prices particularly exciting this year. Not surprisingly, they're rising. However, the SYNAXON service price index still has a few surprises in store. Read more
The managed services and cloud wave presents both an opportunity and a risk. The latter is devastating for IT providers who cannot keep up with the standardization of IT services and give up. Their situation is becoming more acute, reports SYNAXON CEO Frank Roebers. Read more
This is how an IT service provider from East Westphalia is changing the world of work – almost everyone in home office – trust-based work and “troop visits” – double-digit annual growth Read more
Corporate IT infrastructures are becoming increasingly complex. SYNAXON provides its partners with an app that allows them to quickly and easily conduct infrastructure analyses and generate reports for customers. The group aims to set a standard with this approach. Read more
Satte 20 Prozent will SYNAXON wachsen – und das inflationsbereinigt. Die Gründe für diese Zuversicht erläutern die SYNAXON-Manager Frank Roebers und Jan Schwarzenberger im Interview. Read more
Managing Director Miguel Rodriquez explains how SYNAXON balances massive price and availability fluctuations in the project and trading sectors. Read more
After two and a half years, the managing directors of the system houses associated in the iTeam system house cooperation met again on site with their full team strength. Read more
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As channel services organization SYNAXON adds a new rental offering to its managed services potfolio in the UK, Technology Reseller finds out more about this rapidly expanding business unit from Markus Rex, Head of SYNAXON Managed Services, and Mike Barron, Managing Director of SYNAXON UK Read more
Mental strength is key now! Frank Roebers, CEO of SYNAXON, is convinced that partners will manage the current crisis with the right attitude. The group is setting a good example and continuing to pursue strategic projects without compromise. Read more
Around 200 trainees from SYNAXON headquarters and affiliated system houses will gather this year for the "Trainee Boot Camp." With this now traditional event, the IT cooperation aims to provide impetus for professional training and networking. Read more
Über den Campern thront der „Mount Wozny“. Ein Unternehmen richtet seine Betriebsfeier auf dem Gelände aus. „Neue Westfälische, 29. August 2022. Autoren/Fotografen: Sigurd Gringel, Sarah Jonek, Kristoffer Fillies. Texte und Fotos aus der Neuen Westfälischen sind urheberrechtlich geschützt. Weiterverwendung nur mit schriftlicher Genehmigung der Redaktion.“ Read more
Von 9 Uhr bis 17 Uhr wach bleiben? Geht virtuell nicht. Und überhaupt lassen sich spannende Themen für Systemhäuser eigentlich nur vor Ort besprechen. Networking funktioniert per Teams & Co. erst recht nicht. Fünf Impulse von ICT CHANNEL zur SYNAXON-Impulse 2022. Read more
Over 200 participants from partner companies took part in “Impulse 2022” – the SYNAXON event for system houses. Read more
Digitalization is ensuring full order books for SYNAXON partners – and strong demand for the cooperative's services, as Frank Roebers and Mark Schröder confirm. While the spirit of optimism is great, there's no sign of relief in one area. Read more
Geld gegen Technikerzeit ist immer noch das dominante Abrechungsmodell bei Systemhäusern. Die wollen – oder besser – müssen ihre Preise an die steigenden Kosten anpassen, wie eine nicht repräsentative Blitzumfrage unter rund 300 Systemhäusern ergab. Read more
“Girls' Day” at IT service provider SYNAXON AG in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock Read more
Small IT service providers now charge an average of €90 per hour for a technician. And prices are expected to rise significantly again in 2022. Read more
System houses are the interface between customers and manufacturers. How do they implement sustainability concepts? What hurdles exist? And where does the potential lie? Because sustainability and profit don't have to be mutually exclusive. Smart ideas exist. Read more
20 students from the Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock high school visit the IT service provider SYNAXON as part of the pilot project “Pact for Informatics” Read more
Too expensive or too little margin? Pricing services is often a balancing act. A good starting point is to look at what others are charging. The SYNAXON Academy's IT service price index provides a detailed overview. Read more

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