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K-Businesscom

Vienna, 25.10.2023 - K-Businesscom (KBC) has taken its cooperation with Microsoft Austria to a new strategic level as part of a data center optimization program. With the agreement, KBC becomes an important business partner for the new Microsoft Cloud region Austria. In the future, KBC's customers will benefit from an end-to-end total portfolio of cloud services based on KBC's expertise and Microsoft's innovative services. KBC has already developed new cloud offerings based on Microsoft Azure and makes them available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. In addition, KBC is expanding its offerings based on Microsoft products, for example in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) and security. Customized cloud services for Austria "We are proud to be one of the most important partners for the implementation of Microsoft's cloud strategy in Austria and look forward to working even more closely with the global technology company Microsoft in the future," says Franz Semmernegg, CEO at K-Businesscom AG - a CANCOM Group company since June 2023. "The cooperation agreement is based on years of trustful collaboration. Together, we are pursuing the goal of focusing our cooperation in our home market even more strongly on cloud services in the future." The new cloud region offers large companies as well as SMEs a constantly growing range of new services. KBC individualizes the US group's software products for its own customers and offers customized services for the Austrian market. These include, for example, computing, networking, database, analytics, AI and IoT services. KBC offers customers access to the Microsoft Cloud region Austria with the expanded cooperation, KBC offers its customers access to the Microsoft Cloud region in eastern Austria with local, secure and green data centers. This allows Microsoft Cloud services to be used with local data storage and the shortest access times in the country. Industrial machine control, critical data center services or important backup and recovery scenarios are thus possible for KBC customers in the local cloud in the future. KBC as a sparring partner for the cloud "Sometimes you have to travel to the US to bring the cloud to Austria," says Doris Lippert, Global Partner Solutions Lead Microsoft Austria. "KBC brings the cloud to Austrian soil as a sparring partner and is also a strong partner for topics such as AI, Azure infrastructure and cybersecurity." KBC's IT security expertise will be leveraged together with Microsoft technologies to better protect companies in Austria from cybersecurity threats.

Vienna, October 1, 2023 - Dietmar Wiesinger (45) will become the second member of the Management Board of K-Businesscom AG in October. He succeeds Jochen Borenich, who, as a member of the Management Board since 2010, has helped to establish and significantly shape the digital transformation of KBC and its customers. Jochen Borenich moved to the Executive Board of CANCOM SE, a leading digitalization partner and IT service provider in Germany, on August 1, 2023. K-Businesscom has been a CANCOM Group company since June 2023. In his new role, Dietmar Wiesinger will assume responsibility for Sales, Marketing and International Business. Together with CEO Franz Semmernegg, he will thus lead the leading ICT key player in the countries of Austria, Switzerland and Romania with immediate effect. "I am convinced that with Dietmar Wiesinger we have a sales professional on board who will drive our growth strategy in Austria, Switzerland and Romania with his expertise and management qualities," explains Franz Semmernegg, CEO of K-Businesscom. Among other things, Wiesinger has 10 years of sales experience - at T-Systems most recently as Head of Sales Corporate Customers and at Microsoft. In 2019, he served as a board member at Kapsch CarrierCom AG and then moved to CELUM, an Austrian software specialist for digital asset management, as COO. He studied business informatics at JKU Linz and completed an Executive MBA at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration and Carlson School of Management (University of Minnesota) while working. He also completed postgraduate training at the London Business School. "There is no more exciting time than now to take on this new role. The merger of KBC and CANCOM will create an authoritative ICT player in the DACH region with significant growth potential thanks to the perfect synergy in product portfolio and geographic focus. We are thus placing more focus on the strategic action area of Europe, which must invest in digitization, the data economy and future technologies in order to remain internationally competitive," explains Dietmar Wiesinger. About K-Businesscom: K-Businesscom AG (formerly Kapsch Businesscom) is Austria's leading ICT solutions and services provider and digitization partner. As a member of CANCOM Group since June 2023, the company is a key part of an international Leading Digital Transformation Partner with over 5,600 employees at around 80 locations and a key player in the DACH region. With many years of expertise in technology and certified know-how in collaboration, networking and IT technology, KBC acts as a consultant, implementation partner, managed service partner and digital business engineer. Combined with technologies and services from numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE or AWS. The company also develops its own software solutions and platforms for new business models with its customers. As digital makers, KBC employees always think end-to-end. Through its Kapsch roots, K-Businesscom combines 130 years of innovative strength with experience as a market leader for network, data, IT, security, collaboration and managed services. The Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks and KBC designs cloud transformation, smart spaces and hybrid offices. The employees of K-Businesscom are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitization expertise, KBC therefore intends to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in the coming years. K-Businesscom AG FY 22/23: approx. 520 million euros, 1,622 MA CANCOM Group FY 2022: 1.3 billion euros, 4,000 MA About CANCOM: As a hybrid IT service provider, CANCOM accompanies companies into the digital future. The IT solutions offered by the CANCOM Group include consulting, implementation, services, and the operation of IT systems. Customers benefit from CANCOM's extensive expertise and a holistic and innovative portfolio that covers all the IT requirements companies need for a successful digital transformation.

Munich, 21.09.2023 - CANCOM and K-Businesscom are combining their expertise in IT security and will be exhibiting together for the first time at it-sa in Nuremberg, Europe's largest trade fair for IT security, from 10 to 12 October 2023. At booth 450 in Hall 7, trade visitors can obtain advice from the two experienced cybersecurity specialists on holistic security architectures. In addition, experts will provide information on current topics and threat situations in presentations and discussions. K-Businesscom has been part of the CANCOM Group since June. At it-sa, the two IT service providers from Austria and Germany will be jointly presenting their portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services for the first time. This comprises holistic approaches to defending against cyber threats, from strategy development and industry-specific implementation to the associated managed services and Everything as a Service (XaaS) offerings. "With CANCOM and K-Businesscom, two experienced IT security specialists, each with a mature portfolio and their own security operations centers, are combining their expertise," says Alexander Ernst, Director Competence Center Network & Security at CANCOM. "With our complementary strengths, we can cover the specific requirements of various industries in terms of IT security even more holistically. " Theme islands on relevant security building blocks Visitors can expect a diverse and extensive range of products and services at the joint 100-square-meter trade fair stand: at six theme islands focusing on (1) Services, (2) Consulting (3) Security Solutions and (4) Industry Solutions, visitors will gain insights into how they can comprehensively protect their company against cyber attacks. The focus will be on CANCOM's own products such as the CANCOM Security Operations Center with SOC as a Service, the CANCOM #redteam for pentesting, and the CANCOM Compliance Suite, which is BSI-listed auditing software that helps implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS). A new feature is CANCOM's "Rapid Response" service for fast and efficient emergency assistance in the event of acute security incidents. At another theme island (5), the K-Businesscom team will be presenting security solutions specifically for operational technology, such as for the energy sector and for carriers. Practical presentations on trend topics In addition, visitors to the stand will gain insights into the most important security topics that are currently driving the market and the individual industries. To this end, CANCOM has scheduled short presentations on strategic and innovative topics in its lecture lounge every hour during the three-day trade fair, with concrete solutions from partners and illustrative practical examples. Expo area and guided tours with security partners In the Expo area on the stand, visitors can find out about joint solutions from CANCOM and its security partners Cisco, Microsoft, IBM and Palo Alto Networks. The solution portfolios of Crowdstrike, Fortinet, Sophos and Trend Micro will also be presented. To provide visitors with a comprehensive experience, guided tours of the partners' stands will round off the trade fair presence. At a glance: CANCOM and K-Businesscom at it-sa 2023 10. until October 12, 2023 Hall 7, Booth 450 Exhibition Centre Nuremberg An appointment can be made via the following page: https://events.cancom.de/live-event-ohne-bt/besuchen-sie-cancom-auf-der-it-sa/ About K-Businesscom: K-Businesscom AG (formerly Kapsch Businesscom) is Austria's leading ICT solutions and services provider and digitization partner. As a member of CANCOM Group since June 2023, the company is a key part of an international Leading Digital Transformation Partner with over 5,600 employees at around 80 locations and a key player in the DACH region. With many years of expertise in technology and certified know-how in collaboration, networking and IT technology, KBC acts as a consultant, implementation partner, managed service partner and digital business engineer. Combined with technologies and services from numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE or AWS. The company also develops its own software solutions and platforms for new business models with its customers. As digital makers, KBC employees always think end-to-end. Through its Kapsch roots, K-Businesscom combines 130 years of innovative strength with experience as a market leader for network, data, IT, security, collaboration and managed services. The Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks and KBC designs cloud transformation, smart spaces and hybrid offices. The employees of K-Businesscom are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitization expertise, KBC therefore intends to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in the coming years. About CANCOM: As a hybrid IT service provider, CANCOM accompanies companies into the digital future. We help our customers reduce the complexity of their IT and expand their business success through the use of state-of-the-art technology. In order to meet the IT needs of companies, organizations and the public sector in a holistic manner, CANCOM offers custom-fit IT from A to Z from a single source. The IT solution portfolio of the CANCOM Group includes consulting, implementation, services and the operation of IT systems. Customers benefit from the company's extensive expertise and a holistic and innovative portfolio that covers all the IT requirements companies need for successful digital transformation. As a hybrid IT integrator and service provider, we deliver a range of services and solutions that includes business solutions and managed services such as cloud computing, analytics, enterprise mobility, IT security, hosting, and as-a-service offerings. The more than 5,600 employees of the internationally active CANCOM Group, with around 80 locations in the DACH region, Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, and the Czech Republic, as well as an efficient partner network, ensure market presence and customer proximity. The CANCOM Group is managed by Rüdiger Rath (CEO), Jochen Borenich (CSO) and Thomas Stark (CFO). The company's headquarters are in Munich. CANCOM generated annual revenues of around 1.3 billion euros in 2022. The Group parent company CANCOM SE is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the TecDAX and SDAX (ISIN DE0005419105).

Herba Chemosan Apotheker-AG, Austria's leading pharmaceutical wholesaler and logistics expert, left the US group McKesson in 2023 as part of a management buyout. This also involved a strategic realignment with regard to IT infrastructure, applications, solutions and cybersecurity. Among other things, Herba Chemosan is relying on a cloud strategy with "RISE with SAP" and the expertise of K-Businesscom in the areas of networks, IT security and digitization. RISE with SAP" is a comprehensive service package that supports companies in their transformation into the digital age. Business Process Intelligence additionally offers a comprehensive toolbox for process analyses, with which processes can be better understood, compared with industry standards and optimized accordingly. "We were able to implement a "lighthouse project" for RISE with SAP in Austria with Herba Chemosan," explains Christina Wilfinger , Managing Director of SAP Austria. "With RISE, Herba Chemosan has not only clearly opted for a future-proof cloud strategy, but can now also tailor the transformation to its individual business requirements and has access to migration tools, business process intelligence and business technology platforms on its way to becoming a smart enterprise." K-Businesscom (Member of CANCOM Group) engaged in a holistic approach together with SAP to deliver a sustainable successful solution for Herba Chemosan. "We are pleased to have been able to contribute our ICT expertise for maintaining critical infrastructure, which we have already proven with numerous other customers," explains Jochen Borenich , Member of Board CANCOM Group and Member of Board K-Businesscom until August 2023. "The IT security services from our own Security Operation Center, the KBC Cyber Defense Center, ensure permanent security of all process data and information - not insignificant for a distributor that was responsible for the scheduling and distribution of vaccines in Corona, among other things. Furthermore, the partnership with Herba Chemosan will enable us to plan and implement digitization steps together in the future. We usually work across industries, bring companies together and jointly develop new use cases or business models. The logistics sector is of course particularly exciting." Maximilian von Künsberg Sarre , CFO/COO at Herba Chemosan adds, "Having also experienced a similar process themselves through the spin-off from the Kapsch Group over the last 1.5 years, K-Businesscom understands the specific requirements we are currently facing at Herba Chemosan. As a result, they can advise us holistically on IT architecture, infrastructure, cloud transformation and many other issues." Herba Chemosan Apotheker-AG decided to switch to RISE with SAP as a flexible cloud ERP solution. In the future, processes in the supply chain will be continuously optimized through additional services around the acquired data. "Due to the spin-off from the US group McKesson, we were and still are faced with the challenge of setting up our IT architecture and services anew. And we did so under relatively high time pressure. At the same time, we have the opportunity to completely redefine our digitization strategy for the coming years. With SAP and a highly available ERP solution from the cloud and K-Businesscom as a leading local Austrian system integrator and service provider, we have found two strong partners here who can accompany us in these steps," explains von Künsberg Sarre. Herba Chemosan Apotheker-AG is the leading full-range pharmaceutical wholesaler in Austria and, with seven logistics centers, operates the densest distribution network for pharmaceutical products for the daily supply of 90% of Austrian pharmacies. The group of companies with around 1,000 employees includes the subsidiaries Sanova and Aewige and offers further services for the healthcare sector in the areas of nutritional supplements, medical technology and other pharmaceutical products. Herba Chemosan has 7 sites in Austria and 1 site each in Switzerland and the Czech Republic and generates sales of around 1.5 billion euros. About K-Businesscom: K-Businesscom AG (formerly Kapsch Businesscom) is Austria's leading ICT solutions and services provider and digitalization partner. As a member of CANCOM Group since June 2023, the company is a key part of an international Leading Digital Transformation Partner with over 5,600 employees at around 80 locations and a key player in the DACH region. With many years of expertise in technology and certified know-how in collaboration, networking and IT technology, KBC acts as a consultant, implementation partner, managed service partner and digital business engineer. Combined with technologies and services from numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE or AWS. The company also develops its own software solutions and platforms for new business models with its customers. As digital makers, KBC employees always think end-to-end. Through its Kapsch roots, K-Businesscom combines 130 years of innovative strength with experience as a market leader for network, data, IT, security, collaboration and managed services. The Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks and KBC designs cloud transformation, smart spaces and hybrid offices. The employees of K-Businesscom are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitization expertise, KBC therefore intends to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in the coming years. About CANCOM: As a hybrid IT service provider, CANCOM accompanies companies into the digital future. The IT solutions offered by the CANCOM Group include consulting, implementation, services, and the operation of IT systems. Customers benefit from CANCOM's extensive expertise and a holistic and innovative portfolio that covers the IT requirements companies need for successful digital transformation. SAP SAP strategy is to help transform any business into an intelligent sustainable enterprise. As a business software leader, we help companies of all sizes and industries best achieve their goals: SAP customers generate 87% of all global commerce. Our machine learning, Internet of Things, and advanced analytics technologies help our customers on the path to becoming smart businesses. SAP helps people and businesses gain deep knowledge about their organizations, fosters collaboration, and helps stay ahead of the competition. We simplify technology for businesses so they can easily and seamlessly use our software on their own terms. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables customers in 26 industries around the world to be profitable, stay fresh and flexible, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps improve the operations of the world's economies and the lives of people. For more information, visit www.sap.com.

SOC Vienna detects 1.2 trillion potential threats "Cyber risks have reached a new dimension," says Jochen Borenich, Member of the Board at CANCOM SE/CSO (Member of the Board at K-Businesscom until August 2023). "Our Security Operation Center in Vienna alone detected and managed an incredible 1.2 trillion potential risks for our customers in 2022. We were able to successfully fend off critical attacks." Today, virtually all companies are confronted with attacks from the Internet, from small and medium-sized businesses to large corporations. The attacks are directed against IT infrastructures, but increasingly also against production, which is often still inadequately protected. If the criminals succeed in paralyzing the operation, it takes an average of 30 days until the danger is averted and production is running normally again. The downtime costs and reputational damage in such cases are enormous. IT professionals take over cyber defense In view of the potential damage and the increasingly complex threat scenarios, companies are professionalizing their cyber defense. K-Businesscom's external specialists take on the task of identifying potential risks as early as possible and eliminating dangers as far in advance as possible. Unlike traditional in-house IT in companies, the specialized IT professionals succeed in confronting the fraudsters "at eye level" - for example, with the use of artificial intelligence. Red Bull relies on cyber defense from K-Businesscom The consumer goods group Red Bull, for example, relies on the expertise of K-Businesscom. The world market leader for energy drinks operates a holistic security strategy and at the same time focuses on particularly vulnerable areas. This building block is provided by the Vulnerability Management module from K-Businesscom's Cyber Defense Center. This is a leading security operation center in Europe. In the specially protected high-security environment, the experts operate a central scanning and management infrastructure: Red Bull's global network environment is automatically scanned for unknown IT assets and tested for known software IT vulnerabilities. When unknown devices are detected in the network, Red Bull is immediately informed and receives recommendations for action. The ultimate goal is to identify potential threats as early as possible and track them until they are rendered harmless. Digital crisis fire department is ready for action at any time "Like a digital crisis fire department, our employees are on standby around the clock, seven days a week," says Borenich. "Our job is to prevent cyberattacks and, in an emergency, keep the damage to a minimum." Security concept modularly expandable If the worst comes to the worst, speed and transparency are top priorities to reveal the fraudsters' movement patterns. "We get the transparency we need through continuous checks and can thus take important precautionary measures," says Jimmy Heschl, Global Head of Digital Security, Red Bull. Since threat scenarios are constantly evolving, it is also important for the group to have an adaptable and expandable security concept. This is ensured by the individual modules in the Cyber Defense Center. "KBC's services form an important building block in our security toolbox and offer us the opportunity to maintain and continuously improve our security level," says Heschl. In the future, K-Businesscom will offer customers the combined expertise of two leading ICT providers in the area of cyber security. This is because K-Businesscom will become part of the CANCOM Group." K-Businesscom operates Security Operation Centers (SOC) in Vienna, Klagenfurt and in St. Gallen in Switzerland. Cancom has security operation centers in Germany. Conclusion The risk of companies in Europe falling victim to cyber attacks is increasing. At the same time, threat scenarios are becoming increasingly complex. In this situation, it is important to confront the criminals "at eye level" and to professionalize cyber defense. Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as corporations like Red Bull rely on the expertise of K-Businesscom for this purpose. The modular building blocks in the ICT provider's Cyber Defense Center enable an adaptable and expandable security concept to counter potential threats as far in advance as possible. About K-Businesscom: K-Businesscom AG (formerly Kapsch Businesscom) is Austria's leading ICT solutions and services provider and digitization partner. As a member of CANCOM Group since June 2023, the company is a key part of an international Leading Digital Transformation Partner with over 5,600 employees at around 80 locations and a key player in the DACH region. With many years of expertise in technology and certified know-how in collaboration, networking and IT technology, KBC acts as a consultant, implementation partner, managed service partner and digital business engineer. Combined with technologies and services from numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE or AWS. The company also develops its own software solutions and platforms for new business models with its customers. As digital makers, KBC employees always think end-to-end. Through its Kapsch roots, K-Businesscom combines 130 years of innovative strength with experience as a market leader for network, data, IT, security, collaboration and managed services. The Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks and KBC designs cloud transformation, smart spaces and hybrid offices. The employees of K-Businesscom are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitization expertise, KBC therefore intends to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in the coming years. K-Businesscom AG FY 22/23: approx. 520 million euros, 1,622 MA  CANCOM Group FY 2022: 1.3 billion euros, 4,000 MA About CANCOM: As a hybrid IT service provider, CANCOM accompanies companies into the digital future. The IT solutions offered by the CANCOM Group include consulting, implementation, services, and the operation of IT systems. Customers benefit from CANCOM's extensive expertise and a holistic and innovative portfolio that covers all the IT requirements companies need for a successful digital transformation.

By leveraging Anapaya's SCION technology, K-Businesscom AG Switzerland has further enhanced its capabilities, building upon its rapid growth and expansion. K-Businesscom delivers comprehensive end-to-end solutions to businesses of all sizes in Switzerland and across Europe. Following its integration into the CANCOM Group , K-Businesscom AG Switzerland has experienced significant expansion, including the acquisition of Belsoft Infortix AG, a Swiss IT company specializing in infrastructure, security, and cloud-tailored solutions. With years of experience as a health and social care sector provider, K-Businesscom AG Switzerland fully understands the value of cybersecurity and resilience in today's interconnected world. Stephan Ging, Chief Sales Officer, emphasized the critical importance of healthcare connectivity, stating, "In the realm of healthcare, it is no longer a matter of inconvenience; it is the difference between life and death. That is why our ICT infrastructure and security solutions adhere to the highest standards and demand highly resilient connectivity. Anapaya's SCION solutions meet these requirements and more." Recognizing the unique advantages SCION offers for the healthcare network, Martin Bosshardt, CEO of Anapaya, highlighted its significant elements in cybersecurity upgrade, stating, "SCION introduces new elements to cybersecurity with routing attack immunity, DDoS protection, and instantaneous fail-over solutions. Combined with geo-fencing and unprecedented path control, it's no wonder why network experts are switching to SCION." K-Businesscom AG Switzerland will play a pivotal role in delivering ICT security and solutions to the health and social care sector, particularly in expediting customer integration into the recently launched HIN Vertrauensraum (HVR) , a SCION-powered private internet for the HIN community. Leveraging their expertise in cybersecurity and project implementation, testing, and reconfiguration, K-Businesscom is prepared to support every aspect of this transformative initiative. "We eagerly anticipate collaborating with Anapaya to serve Switzerland's health and social care sector," said Stephan Ging, K-Businesscom's Chief Sales Officer. "This partnership introduces innovative approaches to connectivity and security, and we are excited to explore them together." Martin Bosshardt expressed his enthusiasm, adding, "Gaining esteemed partners like K-Businesscom solidifies our company's purpose. When industry leaders recognize SCION’s potential and power, it demonstrates that we are on the right path. Our team is thrilled to share the news of our recent collaboration with K-Businesscom. For further information, please contact: K-Businesscom: Stephan Ging, CSO stephan.ging@k-business.com Anapaya Systems: Martin Bosshardt, CEO martin.bosshardt@anapaya.net About Anapaya Systems: Anapaya Systems AG is a Swiss company whose goal is to build an international ecosystem providing SCION-based services for a more reliable, secure, and stable networking experience. Our solutions provide organizations around the globe with a way to securely and transparently transport critical business data across the network, sending information between corporate sites, trusted partners, and cloud providers. We are located at Anapaya Systems AG, Hardturmstrasse 253, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland and represented by Martin Bosshardt (CEO) and Samuel Hitz (CTO). About K-Businesscom: K-Businesscom AG Switzerland has been part of the K-Businesscom AG Group with headquarter in Vienna and with its innovative solutions, addresses institutions in the healthcare sector as well as companies of different sizes and industries - for example, also from the financial services sector. As a member of CANCOM Group since June 2023, K-Businesscom AG Group is a key part of an international Leading Digital Transformation Partner with over 5,600 employees at around 80 locations and a key player in the DACH region. With many years of expertise in technology and certified know-how in collaboration, networking and IT technology, KBC acts as a consultant, implementation partner, managed service partner and digital business engineer. Combined with technologies and services from numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE or AWS. The company also develops its own software solutions and platforms for new business models with its customers. As digital makers, KBC employees always think end-to-end. Through its Kapsch roots, K-Businesscom combines 130 years of innovative strength with experience as a market leader for network, data, IT, security, collaboration and managed services. The Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks and KBC designs cloud transformation, smart spaces and hybrid offices. The employees of K-Businesscom are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitization expertise, KBC therefore intends to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in the coming years. K-Businesscom AG FY 22/23: approx. 520 million euros, 1,622 employees.  CANCOM Group FY 2022: 1.3 billion euros, 4,000 employees About CANCOM: As a leading Hybrid IT Service Provider, CANCOM accompanies organizations into the digital future. The CANCOM Group’s range of IT solutions includes consulting, implementation, services, and the operation of IT systems. Customers benefit from the extensive expertise as well as a holistic and innovative portfolio that covers the IT requirements that are necessary for a successful digital transformation. About HIN: Health Info Net AG (HIN) protects patient data in the digital world. For healthcare professionals in Switzerland, HIN is the standard for secure communication and the trustworthy handling of sensitive data. HIN was founded in 1996 on the initiative of the FMH and the Ärztekasse. Since then, HIN has been networking healthcare professionals in a simple, secure, and personal manner.

K-Businesscom's office in Graz/Raaba is emblematic of their vision of a modern work environment. It was specifically designed to foster collaboration, productivity and creativity among employees. It is an open space where employees can exchange ideas and work together on the future of their customers. With an innovative interior design and state-of-the-art technology, the office provides the ideal setting for developing and implementing forward-looking solutions to further drive digital transformation. At the center of the modern office space is an impressive 8-meter-long acrylic mural that was developed in a co-creation process with employees under the creative direction of Reinhard Gussmagg. This work of art symbolically illustrates the changing world of work today and the advancing digitalization. As part of the housewarming vernissage "The Art of the New World of Work", K-Businesscom now presented the work of the renowned artist and visualization expert Reinhard Gussmagg. Gussmagg is known for his ability to transform complex concepts and ideas into visually appealing works of art. His works reflect the connection between technology and creativity and offer visitors a comprehensive insight into the process of digital transformation that has accompanied K-Businesscom for over 130 years. The process away from the analog to the digital signal and from the pure hardware business to services and the development of completely new concepts and business models was made visible in the office space. Visitors:inside also had the opportunity to view 19 themed images on a "Gallery Walk", which will have an impact in the meeting rooms in the future and represent the diversity of employees in relation to the value system. "This event was an opportunity to explore the importance of digitalization in the modern working world and to share K-Businesscom's vision," explains Jochen Borenich, member of the K-Businesscom Executive Board. "At the vernissage, guests were able to experience the unique connection between art and technology," explains Reinhard Gussmagg. "We are proud that through our collaboration with Reinhard Gussmagg, we have created a visual representation of our development and vision that inspires, fascinates and makes people think," says Reinhold Wurzinger, Head of Region South. About K-Businesscom (formerly Kapsch BusinessCom) is Austria's leading ICT solutions and services provider and digitalization partner. KBC combines certified technology expertise with industry know-how as a consultant and end-to-end digital business engineer. In the DACH region, Romania and the Czech Republic, the company develops new business models with its customers on its own KBC platforms with IOT, AI and other software applications. K-Businesscom also accompanies its customers in their Cloud Transformation Journey and in the development of Smart Offices. The KBC Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks. The basis for all of this is the Kapsch Group's 130 years of innovation and KBC's many years of experience as a market leader in network solutions, collaboration, data center infrastructure, security and managed services. Combined with the technologies and services of numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE and AWS. The employees of K-Businesscom are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitization expertise, KBC therefore intends to make a significant contribution to the promotion of the European data economy in conjunction with corresponding sustainability in the coming years. Sales FY 22/23: 520 million euros, Number of employees: 1,650

Belsoft Infortix AG, a system integrator with a focus on data center, network and security, has 35 employees in Zurich and its branches in Pfäffikon SZ and Basel and offers its customers needs-oriented solutions in the areas of infrastructure, security and cloud. K-Businesscom AG employs approximately 1,650 people in the DACH region, Romania and the Czech Republic. Sales in 2022/23 amounted to just under 520 million euros. As a digitization partner, the company supports companies in increasing business performance and developing new business models, acting as a consultant, system supplier and service provider. In Switzerland, K-Businesscom already has a national subsidiary in St. Gallen with 35 employees and operates here with a focus on the healthcare, media and enterprise business sectors. With the acquisition of Belsoft Infortix AG, K-Businesscom continues its international growth course and strengthens its presence in the Swiss market. The aim is to combine the strengths of the two companies in a next step and thus support existing and new customers in their digital transformation with an even more comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services. Vendor independence and long-standing partnerships with leading global and industry-specific solution providers are an essential component of this path to success. "With Belsoft Infortix AG, we have found a company whose positioning and DNA fit us perfectly. The product and service portfolio, the long-standing positive market reputation as well as the competence of the employees and the management team were key decision criteria for us. The acquisition and use of the synergies of both companies will create a renowned ICT provider on the Swiss market with a focus on systems integration and managed services," explains Dr. Franz Semmernegg, CEO of K-Businesscom. "For me as the founder of Belsoft Infortix AG, it is particularly gratifying to accelerate our growth path and from now on to be part of an internationally successful group of companies that can look back on a history of more than 130 years and at the same time operates with innovative strength on the pulse of time. Together with my existing management colleagues, Simon Häni and Markus Bours, as well as K-Businesscom in Switzerland, we will continue on the path to success we have been on to date. With combined forces as part of an international group, we will jointly take a stronger position in the market while ensuring continuity for our customers and employees," said Urs Bühler, CEO and founder of Belsoft Infortix AG. "The acquisition will allow us to put our growth trajectory of recent years on an even broader footing. Both companies have similar business focuses and perfectly complement or supplement their portfolio for our customers," adds Emil Friedauer, Managing Director of K-Businesscom AG in St. Gallen. About Belsoft Infortix AG is an independent IT service and trading company, with offices in Zurich, Basel and Pfäffikon SZ, which develops and implements innovative IT solutions tailored to the needs of its customers. It specializes in the areas of infrastructure, security and cloud. For SMEs, Belsoft Infortix offers IT solutions and support from a single source, while in the enterprise segment it focuses on specialized solutions from the high-tech environment. The offer is complemented by cloud services of different sizes (from individual cloud services to the entire IT in the cloud). The guiding principles for all activities are customer satisfaction through professionalism in thought and action as well as excellent quality in services and products. About K-Businesscom is Austria's leading ICT solution and service provider and digitization partner. KBC combines certified technology expertise with industry know-how as a consultant and end-to-end digital business engineer in the DACH region, Romania and the Czech Republic. K-Businesscom also supports its customers in their cloud transformation journey. The KBC Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks. The basis for all of this is the 130-year innovative strength of the Kapsch Group and the many years of experience of KBC as a market leader for network solutions, collaboration, data center infrastructure, security and managed services.K-Businesscom AG Switzerland has been part of the K-Businesscom AG Group since September 2018 and, with its innovative solutions, addresses institutions in the healthcare sector as well as companies of different sizes and industries - for example, also from the financial services sector. K-Businesscom AG has been a CANCOM Group company since 24 April 2023. CANCOM SE, headquartered in Munich , is one of the top IT systems houses in Germany. As a hybrid IT service provider with 4,000 employees at around 60 locations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium and Slovakia, the listed company generated annual revenues of 1.3 billion euros in 2022. Two Leading Digital Transformation Partners are pooling their expertise in the ICT segment in the focus markets of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The merger will create one of the leading IT companies in the DACH region and the companies' customers will benefit from bundled expertise in IT and digitization solutions, associated services and the operation of IT systems. More information .