The DTS story

Welcome

My name is Lars and I would like to take you on a journey through time. Enjoy almost 40 years of DTS!

1983

Foundation

The first office of DTS was a children's room in Mr. Düsdieker's parents' house, whose mother cooked lunch for the 7 employees herself.

1983

Foundation

  • Foundation of DTS Hard- & Software Vertriebs GmbH
  • Originally, DTS started as the software company “Düsdieker & Tiemann Software”, which is also where the name comes from
    1984

    Ulrich Möller joins DTS

    Our partnership with Compaq began as early as 1985. In 2002 they became part of HP making us one of the oldest HP partners.

    1984

    Ulrich Möller joins DTS

    • Ulrich Möller joins the hardware division of DTS
    • Today's CFO of the DTS group, also managing director from 2004 - 2023, becomes one of two board members of DTS IT AG in 2011
      1999

      First milestones

      First milestones

      In 1996, there was even a DTS store opposite the Herford train station for a short time.

      1999

      First milestones

      • Move to the current headquarters
      • DTS becomes a training company
      • Over the next few months, the computer center in Herford develops gradually from a computer room.
        2001

        Kai Mallmann joins DTS

        We were also early adopters when it came to our own website, which was launched before the turn of the millennium.

        2001

        Kai Mallmann joins DTS

        • Kai Mallmann joins System Sales division of DTS
        • The current CEO of the DTS group becomes managing director in 2008 and one of two board directors of DTS IT AG in 2011
        2008

        An eventful year

        MBB SE is a medium-sized, family-run investment company that has been contributing to the company's long-term success since 2008.

        2008

        An eventful year

        • 25 years of DTS, 60 employees, turnover of €11 million
        • MBB SE acquires 80% of DTS
        • Establishment of the branches in Bochum and Bremen
        • Establishment of the IT Security division
          2010

          DTS Systeme Münster, formerly ICSmedia

          Our data centers are almost entirely powered by green electricity.

          2010

          DTS Systeme Münster, formerly ICSmedia

          • Takeover of DTS Systeme Münster, formerly ICSmedia
          • DTS Systeme Münster adds its own data center to the group of companies
            2011

            DTS IT AG

            First certification for DTS data centers

            2011

            DTS IT AG

            • DTS IT AG is officially founded
            • Ulrich Möller and Kai Mallmann form the Management Board of DTS IT AG
            • Foundation of the branch office in Hanover
              2012

              Berlin site

              Apprentice trips: We have an annual apprentice trip with many workshops so that the apprentices get to know each other better and are well prepared for their training.

              2012

              Berlin site

              • Foundation of the branch office in Berlin
                2013

                30 years of DTS & partnership with Palo Alto Networks

                Run 4 IT: For several years now, we have been participating in various runs across our sites, such as the B2Run company running championship or step competitions.

                2013

                30 years of DTS & partnership with Palo Alto Networks

                • 30th anniversary
                • Strategic partnership with Palo Alto Networks > close and very successful cooperation, with numerous awards as a result
                  2014

                  DTS grows

                  Apprenticeship: We have had several hundred apprentices since 1999. An absolute majority of them were taken on after completing their training.

                  2014

                  DTS grows

                  • Expansion of the company headquarters through the purchase of land in Herford
                  • Foundation of the branch office in Hamburg
                    2016

                    Certifications

                    Internal company events: Whether food trucks, Christmas parties, summer parties in the beach bar, barbecue afternoons, trainee trips, kick-offs or public viewings. With us, there's something going on all year round!

                    2016

                    Certifications

                    • Foundation of the branch office in Nuremberg

                    • Start of partnership with Proofpoint

                    • ISO 50001 & BSI protection based on ISO 27001

                      2017

                      We are just getting started!

                      We love to entertain you! Already in 2009 we were at CeBIT for the first time - the starting signal for numerous event participations and own events.

                      2017

                      We are just getting started!

                      • Foundation of the branch office in Munich
                      • Turnover of €45 million
                      • Trade fair and event appearances continue to increase and become larger, including it-sa Nuremberg, CeBIT, HMI, IGNITE, etc.
                        2018

                        Welcome to Athens

                        Why Greece? Hardly any country is richer in history: inventors, thinkers, architects and many more. Even today, the location brings technological and innovative innovations on the way, with many top educated graduates and professionals.

                        2018

                        Welcome to Athens

                        • 35 years of DTS
                        • Expansion of European profile through the founding of DTS Cloud Security Mon EPE based in Athens
                        • Foundation of the branches in Cologne and Bensheim
                        • Introduction of the DTS Security Operations Center (SOC)
                        • Additional expansion of the company headquarters through the purchase of land in Herford
                        • 200 employees
                          2019

                          DTS becomes a software manufacturer

                          Souvenirs, souvenirs... Every year we come up with great new giveaways. The DTS logo adorns thermos flasks, cell phone covers, umbrellas, webcam covers and, of course, USB sticks and mugs. The most popular item, however, is and remains the ballpoint pen. If you would like to own one of our goodies, you can visit us at various events or at our booths.

                          2019

                          DTS becomes a software manufacturer

                          • Acquisition of ISL Internet Sicherheitslösungen GmbH and henceforth focus on the development of our own software solutions
                          • Sales increase by 26% to €65 million
                          • Introduction of our own health management
                            2020

                            Steadily on course for growth

                            Healthy? But hello! Fresh fruit, water and tea are always available for our employees. But also an in-house health consultation, fitness courses and individual tips & tricks ensure that we promote our vitality.

                            2020

                            Steadily on course for growth

                            • 300 employees
                            • Turnover of €76 million
                            • Introduction of a company pension plan & health insurance
                            2021

                            Defying the pandemic

                            Digitization: It's not just the Corona pandemic that has made us rethink the concept of "events". As a pioneer in this area, we have launched our own virtual and interactive showroom, DTS World.

                            2021

                            Defying the pandemic

                            • 350 employees
                            • Paul Schöttner becomes co-managing director at DTS Systeme GmbH and DTS Systeme Münster GmbH
                            • Foundation of the branch office in Thessaloniki
                            • ISL strengthens activities on European markets in France and Italy
                            • Launch of the DTS World

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