en.Wedoany.com Reported - Data center operator and IT service provider Synaforce has completed the acquisition of Berlin-based HNS Hardware Netzwerke Software GmbH, marking the company's latest transaction after a period of relative inactivity.

HNS was founded in Berlin in 1997 by Norman Goldmann and Birgit Goldmann, and has since grown into one of the region's reliable IT service providers. The company employs a team of 25 people, offering on-site physical support for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as virtual support through its own data center.

A standout feature of this IT service provider is its rejection of Microsoft technology. Wherever feasible, HNS relies on self-developed solutions based on open-source platforms. The Berlin team offers hns.desk, a Microsoft Office-free environment, and hns.conference, an alternative to Teams.

To promote these open-source software solutions, Norman and Birgit Goldmann have demonstrated them at various events, including the iTeam General Manager Meeting in Frankfurt in November 2025, and the Synaxon "Impulsen für Systemhäuser" (System Integrator Momentum) event in Kassel in March 2026.

In early 2025, Synaforce had already entered the Berlin market through the acquisition of Herbst Datentechnik GmbH. With this acquisition of HNS, its data center capacity in the capital has further expanded. At the same time, Synaforce has gained additional technical expertise in the areas of networking, telecommunications, software, hosting, and cybersecurity. Synaforce praised HNS's customer-centric philosophy: "Planning, implementation, support, and monitoring—all from a single source, and willing to step in where others hesitate—complex system environments."

HNS is certified according to VdS 10000 and serves numerous KRITIS (critical infrastructure) customers, such as energy suppliers and municipal utilities. This is precisely the area where Synaforce aims to grow strategically.

After joining the network, HNS will initially remain independent but will have access to all of Synaforce's resources, namely data centers, professionals, and their technical knowledge. This enables the Berlin-based integrator to take on projects that were previously too large in scale. HNS founders Norman Goldmann and Birgit Goldmann stated that they found a partner in Synaforce that not only shares their values but also puts them into practice through its strong service portfolio, efficient data center infrastructure, and extensive network of IT experts, which is why they decided to join the larger network.

For Synaforce's Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director Tobias Lehner, HNS's technical expertise is just as important as its deep roots in the Berlin region. Currently, Synaforce has branches in metropolitan areas such as Hamburg, Berlin, and Munich. Its IT center is located in Hofkirchen, Lower Bavaria, near Passau, with additional sites in Mainz, Berg on Lake Constance, and Bachenbülach near Zurich. The company now employs 200 people. All acquisitions to date have been financially supported by strategic investor Afinum.

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