Digital solutions for European institutions

Reliable and confident. Since 1980.

Materna. Taking responsibility for a digital Europe.

Materna is a large, owner-managed family business that combines digitalisation with a sense of responsibility – from strategy and development through to stable operations. Drawing on many years of experience in public administration, Materna supports EU institutions, agencies and bodies in implementing digital services that are secure, interoperable and citizen-focused. 

As an internationally successful IT group, we advise on all aspects of digitalisation and deliver bespoke solutions for individual projects. With confidence and a passion for technology, we are committed to serving a connected Europe.

 

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These are the issues that are currently of particular concern to us

The European Union needs digital solutions that work in everyday life – reliable, secure, interoperable and compliant with regulations.

Customs procedures 

Digital processes for compliant, predictable goods movements and resilient supply chains

Excise duties 

End-to-end digitalisation for cross-border documentation, monitoring and efficient processes 

Artificial intelligence with autonomy 

Automation and assistance with measurable benefits based on quality-assured data, combined with governance, security and compliance, whilst always adhering to the ‘human-in-the-loop’ principle 

Data platforms and data rooms 

Interoperable data products and secure data exchange on sovereign platforms as the basis for better services and decisions 

Sovereign Cloud

Control over data and workloads, resilience and interoperability through open standards 

Strategy and Change Management 

Responsible transformation: steering the EU’s digitalisation in a strategic and secure manner, and effectively supporting the transition. 

Strategic dimensions – where we make a digital impact

We bring together our expertise across four key strategic dimensions of digital transformation. Successful organisations take a holistic view of these dimensions and ensure they are optimally aligned.

Platform-based transformation

 

Platforms at the heart of modern digitalisation 

Platforms are central to digital transformation and enable the efficient integration of data, processes and services. Materna combines platform strategies, EAM, innovative technologies such as AI and RPA, and partner expertise to create scalable, secure and future-proof digital ecosystems. 

 

Human x Digital

 

Technology that empowers people 

Materna develops digital solutions that utilise intuitive technologies such as smart user interfaces and automation to optimise processes and put people at the centre. The focus is on accessibility, inclusion and trustworthy applications that enrich working environments and empower people. 

 

Artificial Intelligence

 

Shaping the future with AI 

Artificial intelligence is a strategic tool that automates processes, enables data-driven decision-making and connects organisations to maximise efficiency and deliver personalised customer experiences. Materna leverages its expertise in enterprise architecture, ethical AI implementation and the development of AI agents to help businesses undergo a sustainable and future-proof transformation. 

 

Business Resilience

 

Confident, secure, future-proof 

Materna develops holistic resilient cloud strategies that combine cyber security, business continuity and digital sovereignty to make companies resilient and future-proof. Through AI-powered monitoring, anomaly detection and bespoke architectures, threats are identified at an early stage, security measures are optimised and control over data and processes is ensured.

 

What Europe can count on

The Materna Way

Our approach is based on trust-based collaboration, co-creation and innovative ecosystems to successfully tackle the challenges of digitalisation. Materna supports you holistically and as an equal partner. From ideation and consultancy through to implementation, including change management and cultural transformation for sustainable success. We transform market trends and technologies into cutting-edge solutions. Together, we are shaping the digital future for Europe – securely and confidently. 

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Long-term added value. Designed together.

At Materna, we combine comprehensive expertise, market-leading technologies and strategic partnerships to actively shape the digital future of the European Union. With a clear focus on vendor independence, we specifically deploy the best technologies and, together with our partners, develop bespoke solutions that create real added value. With sovereignty in mind, we also rely on open source.

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Taking Europe to the next level

Whether you have an initial idea, a specific project proposal or a query: our experts look forward to hearing from you and will be happy to assist you.

News

Press
Europe
Corporate
Dortmund
02.06.2026
Materna opens a site in Brussels

The Materna Group has established its own subsidiary, Materna Belgium B.V., in the Belgian capital. With this move, Materna is responding to the EU’s growing operational responsibility in running complex digital systems.

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Europe
Corporate
Dortmund
17.02.2026
Materna achieves double-digit growth and enters the next phase of development with “Elevate”

The IT group Materna, which specializes in consulting and digitization projects, increased its preliminary group revenue in fiscal year 2025 to €795 million – an increase of 11.4 percent over the previous year (€712 million). Organic growth was 11.0…

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Regulatory
Data & AI
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In the first part of our series, we examined the challenges and new realities presented by the EU Data Act. Now we turn our attention to the…

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Press
Europe
Corporate
Data & AI
Dortmund
23.10.2024
Materna recognised as a leading medium-sized company and AI provider in Europe

The IT group is establishing itself as a key player in digital transformation.

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