Our success story began in 1992. Since then, we’ve survived some ups and downs, learned a lot and celebrated many successes.

1992

Michael Arbesmeier, Kai-Uwe Rommel and Roland Schock establish ARS. They start out at the Munich Technology Centre in Frankfurter Ring with a vision to create a system house for IT services, software and software development.

1995

In 1995, IBM authorises ARS to be one of its first two Premier Partners in Germany. ARS distributes IBM operating system OS/2 and IBM Software Server, tools for C++ development, as well as offering related consulting and development services.

ARS advises companies on the strategic use of IBM software and develops constructive solutions for their customers for the cost-effective purchase of IBM company licences and Passport Advantage contracts.

1999

Recognising the potential of the still-young programming language, Java, in 1999, ARS develops an extensive training business around object-oriented software development, Java and Java Enterprise, which leads to ever-larger software development projects.

2000

In 2000, ARS grows to 20 staff, continues to build its software and project business and relocates to Ridlerstrasse 55 in Munich’s Westend district.

2001 – 2006

In 2002 and 2006, employees of ours write two books on software development with Java Enterprise.

2007 – 2013

In the following years, ARS develops large software projects for public and private insurance companies, medical care companies and electronics firms, plus car manufacturers and automotive suppliers.

2014

In 2014, ARS opts for IBM Bluemix (platform as a service) and concludes Europe’s first subscription contract with IBM. ARS expands its offering to include consulting and services related to software architecture, application lifecycle management, software quality assurance and IBM software licence management.

2015

In 2015, ARS grows to 60 staff, moves into larger and more suitable premises in Ridlerstrasse 37 and rolls out its largest software project so far, with a development scope of several thousand person days.

2016

In 2016, ARS expands its consulting and service offering to include topics such as microservices and API economy. As part of this, it joins forces with IBM to write a Redbook on microservices.

2017

ARS appoints Stefan Schäffer to the management team. In his long-term role as Head of Application Development Services, he has proven himself to be the ideal person to take on the role of Chief Operations Officer.

2018

ARS becomes part of TIMETOACT GROUP. On 12 September 2018, TIMETOACT GROUP acquires ARS in its entirety. Managing directors Joachim Gucker, Stefan Schäffer and Michael Arbesmeier continue to run the business as before. TIMETOACT GROUP now has more than 520 staff at 13 locations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

2020

ARS becomes one of the few Red Hat Premier Business Partners with a focus on cloud solutions. Premier Business Partner is the highest level of the Red Hat partner programme.

2023

ARS celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new, contemporary look. The new logo combines the familiar word mark design with a new, symbolic image. Red remains a central element of our company identity and is enhanced by four additional colours, each representing one of the company’s key competences: software engineering, cloud, API and IT modernisation.

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About ARS

Our success story began in 1992. Since then, we’ve survived some ups and downs, learned a lot and celebrated many successes.
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Our services

We develop innovative software applications and future-proof IT systems as the basis for your digital transformation. We look closely and look for individual solutions. Because we are excited with technology. And because it works.
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Our promise - Passion for your digital future

A lot has changed since we were founded in 1992. Only one thing has remained: Our mission of high-quality consulting and successful projects for agile development of high-quality software: Passion for your digital future.
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Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence (BI) is a technology-driven process for analyzing data and presenting usable information. On this basis, sound decisions can be made.
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Our service offer for Mendix

The Dutch software manufacturer gives us the possibilities to create platform-independent low/no-code solutions for you with its products. In addition, we offer a wide range of services related to Mendix and are available to you from conceptual design to hosting and operation of your new solution.

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AI - A technology is revolutionizing our everyday lives

For ARS, AI is an increasingly natural and organic part of software engineering. This is particularly true in cases where it is an integral part of applications and functions.
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Welcome: Jimmy Areias joins our US team

We are pleased to welcome Jimmy Areias as the new strategic account manager for the US market at catworkx! With 17 years of experience in supporting companies in various industries, Jimmy brings a deep expertise in optimizing work processes and implementing Atlassian solutions.

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ARS Golden 4

Agile development, DevOps, APIs and microservices are the state-of-the-art gold standards for their digital systems and products.
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Our Success Stories

Our customers are very diverse. From traditional companies to start-ups and from SMEs to multinationals. The years of experience of our pilots make it possible.
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IBM Cloud Pak for Data – Test-Drive

By making our comprehensive demo and customer data platform available, we want to offer these customers a way to get a very quick and pragmatic impression of the technology with their data.
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Our starter packages

Fast access to a modern and scalable service desk, efficient task and Project Management across all business processes and performance check
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TIMETOACT GROUP acquires transformation expert PKS

We are very pleased to welcome PKS Software GmbH with its approximately 60 employees as a strong partner in the TIMETOACT GROUP. After years of successful cooperation, we are now taking the next step.

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Software Engineering

Software engineering is the art of creating good software. Software engineering is the discipline of creating your digital products using methods proven by science and practice.
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PKS

PKS is a team of experienced software analysts, programming experts and web developers. Since 1991, they have been planning innovative, low-risk and future-proof software transformations worldwide.
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Managed service for insurers

Maintaining and operating applications often ties up a lot of resources that are urgently needed elsewhere. Or the corresponding skills are almost completely missing. With our Managed Services, you no longer have to worry about your IT!
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DevOps and CI/CD

A DevOps introduction gains momentum and focus with the support of our experts. We record the initiatives and capture the context of the company.
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TIMETOACT GROUP acquires Atlassian Partner catworkx

The acquisition is in line with the expansion of the consulting portfolio of TIMETOACT GROUP to become the leading Atlassian partner in the German-speaking region. The partnership between the two groups, which has already existed for some time, will now be merged and expanded under the umbrella of the TIMETOACT GROUP.
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ARS Computer und Consulting GmbH

ARS is one of the leading companies in Software Engineering. For them, Cognitive Solutions and Artificial Intelligence are the future.

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