Halvotec Group
Three Companies.
One Vision.
The Halvotec Group is a pan-European IT company and sees itself as a digitalization partner with highly specialized business areas. Over the years, independent companies have emerged from within Halvotec.
Our Success Formula
An expert team. Unmatched customer focus and more than 25 years of experience.
Over 200 clients rely on our solutions created by 80+ dedicated professionals who bring deep knowledge and full commitment to their work every single day. Individually, each one is a specialist. Together, they’re an unstoppable force delivering measurable value for our clients.
Our Companies
Each company in the Halvotec Group has its own distinct strengths, but we’re united by one shared goal: delivering outstanding solutions for a digital world.
Our Milestones
The Halvotec Story
1999
14 square meters
The Halvotec journey began over 25 years ago — in a 14 m² student flat in Rosenheim, Southern Germany. Four friends with a shared passion for IT launched a software company. Even in those early years, Halvotec gained attention through custom software projects for clients like KPMG and BMW.
2002
Development of RIOS software
Together with three pilot clients, Halvotec developed the RIOS software which is now a market-leading solution for managing vocational education institutions.
2007
Development of RAQUEST software
In 2007, Halvotec launched its second major product development. RAQUEST, a solution for automating withholding tax reclaims. Developed in partnership with Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, it’s now used by more than 40 financial institutions across the EU.
2010
From custom software to Digital Experts
Halvotec’s roots lie in software development. Over time, our capabilities expanded to include digital workplace solutions and business process automation. These services were brought together under one umbrella with the creation of Digital Experts, a unit that combines software engineering with deep expertise in corporate digitization.
2015
Expansion of the Microsoft portfolio
Due to the close integration with the existing Microsoft technology portfolio, this was strategically expanded in 2015 to include the ERP solution Dynamics 365 Business Central (formerly Navision). This allows synergies to be consistently exploited and new cross-selling potential to be tapped into within the Digital Experts subsidiary.
2022
Birth of the Halvotec Group
Over the years, the business divisions have increasingly developed individually – in their portfolios, structures and external appearances. The divisions are therefore spun off into four independent subsidiaries under the umbrella of the Halvotec Group: RAQUEST GmbH, RIOS Solutions GmbH and Digital Experts GmbH.
What we stand for
Ambitious.
Always striving for more.
Competent.
At every level.
Trustworthy.
Inside and out.
Our Leadership
As a founder-led company, we believe in sustainable growth and strong, long-term relationships.
In the past 2 decades, we have grown significantly, established a strong reputation as an IT service provider, and still maintained the agility and spirit of a dynamic enterprise. What sets us apart? A unique combination of business and technology expertise – both within our leadership and across the entire team.What sets us apart? A unique combination of business and technology expertise both within our leadership team and across the entire organization.
Co-Founder and CEO, Halvotec Group & RAQUEST
Alexander Lerch studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Munich and laid the foundations for Halvotec GmbH in 1999 together with Ulrich Vogl and two other founders. As Managing Director, he is responsible for the commercial, market and customer areas of the entire group.
Managing Director, Digital Experts
Thomas Ostarek has been part of Halvotec since 2012. After studying computer science, he worked as a software developer at Digital Experts and was responsible for the development division as Head of Development from 2017. In 2020, he took over the management and joined the management team when Digital Experts GmbH was founded.
Management RIOS Solutions
Joachim Krämer was one of the first employees to complete his training at Halvotec in 1999. In 2010, he took over the management of the RIOS Solutions division and joined the management team when the subsidiary was founded.
Co-Founder and CEO, Halvotec Group & RAQUEST
Ulrich Vogl founded Halvotec GmbH in 1999 while still at school with Alexander Lerch and two other friends. Shortly afterwards, he took over the architecture of complex software projects for major international corporations. Today, as CTO, he is responsible for software development for the entire Halvotec Group.
The Team behind Halvotec
The Halvotec Group brings together more than 80 employees from 10 different nations — all working toward a single goal: creating the best possible IT solutions for our clients. We’re growing steadily and always on the lookout for ambitious talents.
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Our Clients
For over two decades, we’ve delivered our best — every day — for companies of all sizes, from international enterprises to fast-growing SMEs. Our drive? Creating the optimal solution, every time. Because we’re only satisfied when we’ve exceeded expectations.

















