]init[ expands its healthcare business with the acquisition of HBSN Group

With the acquisition of the HBSN Group, a specialist in digital transformation within the healthcare sector, ]init[ expands its comprehensive end-to-end digitalization portfolio beyond the public sector into healthcare. The acquisition establishes a leading digital specialist with over 1,500 employees across 18 locations. Both parties have agreed to keep the purchase price confidential.

“Germany faces significant challenges in both administrative digitalization and the transformation of the healthcare sector. Complex digitalization programs require effective and innovative end-to-end expertise, that are developed, implemented, and operated in a holistic and tailored manner. The combination of ]init[ and HBSN creates a unique service offering for comprehensive digital solutions,” said Harald Felling, Chief Executive Officer of ]init[. “Our clients from both sectors will benefit from our combined strengths as well as additional competencies in key innovation fields, such as AI, IT security, data-sovereign cloud platforms, and IT service management. I look forward to the joint efforts in driving the digitalization, modernization, and advancement of public administration and healthcare in Germany.”

With the acquisition of HBSN Group, ]init[ expands its healthcare client base by approximately 380 active institutions. These include MD IT with IT operating and support services for all medical services, AOK Saxony-Anhalt, which has a framework agreement for online services; and the Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, and Integration of Baden-Württemberg, which is developing a unified public health application landscape for all state health departments.

“Large-scale healthcare tenders increasingly require end-to-end capabilities. Together with ]init['s expertise, we can successfully meet this growing demand,” says Tobias Niemann, Founder of HBSN Group. “As part of ]init[, the competences and network of HBSN expands manifold. I look forward to the collaboration and the diverse synergies that will benefit both parties and our clients.” In light of the structural changes in the healthcare market, the founders and management team of HBSN have taken this strategic step to enhance their market position.

About HBSN Group  

Over the past 18 years, HBSN Group has developed into a successful consulting and technology partner in the healthcare market. The group includes HBSN GmbH with its subsidiaries HBSN Certifications GmbH in Germany, and xitee k.s. as well as xitee Beteiligungs s.r.o. in the Czech Republic.

The companies support university hospitals and clinics, private and statutory health insurers, medical services, public health authorities, and IT system providers in software development, IT operations, and transformation projects.

With 150 employees, the HBSN Group maintains a solid network of partners at its locations in Bad Hersfeld, Braunschweig, Brno, Hamburg, Hornburg, Frankfurt am Main, Leipzig, Lüneburg, Munich, and Prague.