Erminas and OIXIO Agree to a Structural Partnership to Strengthen Their Presence in Germany and Expand Their IoT Capabilities

Tallinn, Estonia / Oldenburg, Germany — April 22, 2026.

The OIXIO Group, a leading Baltic IT partner for digital strategy, managed IT services, business systems, and information security, and erminas GmbH, an Oldenburg-based technology company specializing in business systems, information security, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, have agreed to a structural partnership. The goal is to strengthen their joint presence in the German market and to provide even more comprehensive support to international customers in their end-to-end digital transformation. The formal cooperation agreement will be signed on Tuesday at the Hannover Messe at the erminas booth in Hall 15, Booth A14.

OIXIO helps companies leverage IT as a competitive advantage and offers a comprehensive range of services covering the entire IT lifecycle—from consulting and strategic guidance on digital transformation to IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and comprehensive cybersecurity. OIXIO’s teams design and operate secure networks, modern workplace and data center environments, and implement business applications and analytics solutions that improve efficiency and decision-making. With certified quality and information security management systems, OIXIO serves clients in the industrial, financial, and service sectors in the Baltic region and beyond.

Erminas GmbH is particularly well-known for its enterprise applications and Industrial IoT solutions, which connect shop-floor production processes with modern IT systems. The company develops customized business software and digital products that can be securely operated in the cloud or on-premises. This enables customers to capture real-time data, optimize production processes, and increase their operational efficiency—while meeting high standards for data protection and cybersecurity. IoT platforms and products such as erPUB bridge the gap between Operational Technology (OT) and IT by integrating machines, sensors, and existing systems into scalable and future-proof architectures.

“Through this structural partnership, we are significantly strengthening the joint presence of OIXIO and erminas in the German market. This is of great importance both for serving our existing customers and for expanding our customer base,” said Ivo Suursoo, CEO of the OIXIO Group. “By coordinating and pooling our expertise and resources, we can offer German industrial companies and small-to-medium-sized business customers a broader and more integrated portfolio of services.”

As part of this collaboration, erminas will continue to operate from its Oldenburg location with its existing team and will serve as a close strategic partner of OIXIO, as well as a center of expertise for Industrial IoT and customized enterprise applications in the German-speaking market. The current management team at erminas will continue its work with clients in Germany while collaborating with OIXIO within an integrated management structure for the German market. This will ensure both continuity for existing clients and a coordinated, joint approach to new projects.

“Through our strategic partnership with OIXIO, we aim to further strengthen our digital offerings for our customers, particularly in the areas of business systems and information security,” said Hilmar Bunjes, CEO of erminas GmbH. “At the same time, we will work together to expand the market for our IoT expertise and digital products and offer even more comprehensive solutions to industrial customers in Germany and beyond.”

This collaboration supports the OIXIO Group’s broader internationalization strategy and builds on its strong position in the areas of IT infrastructure, managed services, and cybersecurity to serve industrial companies and mid-market clients in Central Europe. Customers of both companies benefit from a larger pool of experts, broader technology partnerships, and the ability of erminas and OIXIO to jointly scale projects across multiple countries while ensuring a local presence and support in Germany.

More Information

Ivo Suursoo, CEO, OIXIO Group, Tel. +372 501 9774

Dr. Yvette Teiken, CTO, erminas GmbH, Tel. +49 441 249 287 — 19

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about our merger? We’d be happy to provide you with some information right away. Maybe your question has already been answered. Otherwise, you can of course contact us at any time.

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Contracts, Law, and Billing:

Will my contract partner change?

No. erminas GmbH will continue to operate as an independent company and will remain your contractual partner. Your contracts, service level agreements, and framework agreements will remain in effect without change.

Do I need to sign new contracts?

No. No action is required on your part.

Will prices or terms change?

No. Agreed-upon prices and terms remain in effect. Future adjustments will continue to be made exclusively within the framework of the contractual agreements, as before.

Have your billing information, bank account details, or VAT ID number changed?

No.

Is there a special right to terminate the contract?

A change in shareholders does not constitute grounds for a special right of termination, as the contracting party remains the same. If you would nevertheless like to discuss this matter, please contact us.

Contact and Support:

Will my point person remain the same?

Yes. Your project team and your sales and support contacts will remain the same.

Will there be any changes to support hours, response times, or support channels?

No. Agreed-upon SLAs remain in effect. In the future, we may be able to offer expanded support models through the Group, including 24/7 support—upon request and based on a separate agreement.

Will customer support continue to be available in German?

Yes. We will continue to provide customer support from Oldenburg, in German.

Will email addresses or phone numbers change?

No. All existing contact information remains valid.

Products and Projects:

Will erPUB and erTRACE be further developed?

Yes—and with more resources than before. Both products are a key reason for the merger and will become the standard for Industrial IoT projects within the group.

Will products be discontinued or migrated to other platforms?

No. There are no plans for product discontinuations or forced migrations.

What will happen to my current project?

Things are continuing as usual, with the same team, the same schedule, and the same budget.

Am I now being pushed to buy Microsoft products that I don’t need?

No. Our consulting process still begins with the business case, not with the product catalog. The expanded portfolio is an offer, not an obligation.

Data and Security:

Where is my data stored? Does that change?

At the agreed-upon storage locations. No data will be moved without your consent. Nothing will change for existing systems.

Does the OIXIO Group have access to my data?

No, not without a contractual basis. Should a company within the Group act as a subcontractor in the context of a future project, this will be transparently regulated—as it has been in the past—within the framework of data processing on behalf of a client, and you will be notified accordingly.

Will there be any changes to existing data processing agreements (Art. 28 of the GDPR)?

Existing data processing agreements remain in effect without change. Should the list of subcontractors change, we will notify you as agreed.

Do EU law and EU data retention rules still apply?

Yes. All of the group’s locations are within the EU (Germany, Estonia, Lithuania).

Will there be any changes to your products’ CRA compliance?

No—it will actually be strengthened. Our products will continue to be developed in accordance with the requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act; the Group’s security expertise provides us with additional testing and validation capabilities.

The Company:

Will the Oldenburg location remain open?

Yes. The location will remain and will serve as the group’s center of excellence for Industrial IoT and custom business applications.

Will the team stay together?

Yes. All jobs will be retained, and the management team will remain unchanged.

Will Erminas eventually be renamed OIXIO?

As of September 1, we are operating under the name “erminas – Part of the OIXIO Group.” The erminas brand will remain unchanged.

Why an Estonian company?

Because Estonia and Lithuania are among the most experienced locations in Europe when it comes to cyber defense, and the OIXIO Group covers precisely the areas in which the customer base has expanded: infrastructure, security, and a broader Microsoft portfolio.

Was Erminas sold because the company was struggling?

No. The merger is a growth decision, not a restructuring decision.

New Opportunities:

What new benefits am I eligible to receive?

Cybersecurity (audits, secure infrastructure, awareness training, SOC operations), Managed IT Services (Workplace, Cloud, On-Premises, End-User Support), the complete Microsoft portfolio—including Dynamics 365 F&O, Power BI, Power Apps, and Copilot—business AI, and advisory services for digital processes.

How do I order these services?

Through your usual contact person at erminas. We coordinate the colleagues from the group.

Do I need to sign a new contract with an Estonian company for this?

Not necessarily—it depends on the power output. We’ll discuss this with you transparently on a case-by-case basis and find the simplest design for you.

Will it get more expensive?

No. The prices for existing services will remain unchanged; new services will be offered and priced separately.