For us, growth isn’t just about getting bigger. It means actively seeking out the right partners—companies that share our values, have the same passion for technology, and maintain the same close relationship with their customers. In hns hardware netzwerke software GmbH, we’ve found exactly that kind of company.
Over 25 years of IT expertise in Berlin – now part of the synaforce portfolio
hns hardware netzwerke software GmbH was founded in 2000 and has since established itself as one of the most reliable IT service providers in Berlin and the surrounding region. With a team of 25, hns supports medium-sized companies and SMEs—both on-site and virtually via its own data center.
What sets hns apart is not only its technological breadth—ranging from network technology and telecommunications to hosted work environments and IT security—but above all its full-service approach: planning, implementation, support, and monitoring. Everything from a single source. And the willingness to tackle even what others hesitate to take on: complex system landscapes.
Its VdS 10000 certification and its support of clients in the critical infrastructure sector—including regional energy providers and care facilities—speak for themselves. hns is no ordinary IT service provider. hns is a reliable partner in demanding environments.
Strategic Expansion: Berlin as a Growth Market
With the integration of hns, synaforce is sending a clear message: Berlin is strategic—and will remain so.
As early as the beginning of 2025, synaforce had already established its presence in the capital with the acquisition of Herbst Datentechnik GmbH. The addition of hns to the synaforce network is a logical continuation of this path. Together, the two Berlin-based companies create a strong, locally rooted foundation—with short communication channels, personalized support, and full access to the synaforce portfolio of data centers, managed services, and security solutions.
At the same time, through hns, we are expanding our expertise in the KRITIS sectors—particularly among energy suppliers and municipal utilities. This is an area that is strategically growing for synaforce and in which hns is already deeply rooted.
What this means for hns—and for its customers
One thing is clear: hns remains hns. In the initial phase, the company will continue to operate as an independent unit within synaforce. The team stays, the corporate culture stays, and the long-standing customer relationships remain fully intact.
What is changing: hns now has access to a powerful network of IT experts, state-of-the-art data center infrastructure, and the resources to implement even larger and more complex projects—projects that were previously not possible due to limited capacity.
“My responsibilities have changed, but my commitment has not: I want synaforce to truly create real added value for its customers. That was my driving force as CTO—and it is all the more so as Managing Director.” — Tobias Lehner
“hns embodies what drives us at synaforce: deeply rooted in the region, technologically at the highest level, and uncompromisingly customer-focused.” — Tobias Lehner, CTO & Managing Director, synaforce
“In synaforce, we have found a partner that not only shares these values but actively embodies them through its high-performance offerings, state-of-the-art data center infrastructure, and a broad network of IT experts.” — Norman & Birgit Goldmann, Management, hns hardware netzwerke software GmbH
360° IT – Thinking Ahead
The integration of hns is more than just an acquisition. It reflects our conviction that excellent IT expertise, when combined within a strong, nationwide network, can achieve more—for our clients, for our teams, and for the region.
Welcome to the network, hns.
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