q.beyond AG engages in the provision of information technology and telecommunications services for small and medium enterprises. It operates through the following segments: Clout & Internet of Things; and SAP. The Cloud & Internet of Things segment refers to all IT services that assist companies in gradually transitioning to the digital age and also includes a broad portfolio of IoT services. The SAP segment involves the provision of consulting services to companies to assist them in digitalising and optimising business processes based on SAP technologies and the operation of corresponding applications. The company was founded by Bernd Schlobohm and Gerd Eickers on January 30, 1997 and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.