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Technology needs
people who deliver.

We are OTOKO®. We connect software, cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity to make complex technology work for your business. From the first architectural decision to day-to-day operations.

How we work

Understand the challenge. Take responsibility for the solution.

A new platform rarely solves a problem on its own. We look at applications, infrastructure and processes together — and work with the people who use and operate them.

Start with your reality.

We examine existing systems, dependencies and requirements before recommending an approach. Together, we establish what needs to change, what can remain and which decisions matter first.

Connect the disciplines.

Software development, cloud architecture and security belong in the same conversation. We consider interfaces, access controls and operations from the start, so individual components form a working whole.

Stay through implementation.

We turn concepts into working systems, support the transition and prepare teams for ongoing operations. Documentation, knowledge transfer and clear responsibilities are part of the delivery.

Meeting room with a glass partition at the OTOKO® Cologne office
Cologne · Meeting room
Lounge with sofa and armchairs at the OTOKO® Cologne office
Cologne · Shared spaces

Inside OTOKO®

Good work starts with a conversation.

Our Cologne office brings people and ideas together. Meeting rooms, shared workspaces and quieter areas provide room to discuss architecture, work through technical details and plan the next step together.

We combine this personal exchange with collaboration across our locations. What matters is that the right expertise is available and decisions remain clear — wherever a project team works.

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Your next step

Bring your perspective.

You want to understand how systems work, ask difficult questions and build things that last? Discover our open roles and get to know the work behind our projects.

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Certifications

ISO 27001ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27032ISO/IEC 27032
ISO 9001ISO 9001
ISO 14001ISO 14001
HIPAAHIPAA
DSGVO/GDPRDSGVO/GDPR
BSI GrundschutzBSI Grundschutz
Made In GermanyMade In Germany
Hosted in GermanyHosted in Germany
Cyber Security OpsCyber Security Ops
Military GradeMilitary Grade
NATO/OTANNATO/OTAN

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Frequently asked questions

What should we know about “Technology needs”?

We are OTOKO®. We connect software, cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity to make complex technology work for your business. From the first architectural decision to day-to-day operations.

How does OTOKO® support “Start with your reality.”?

We examine existing systems, dependencies and requirements before recommending an approach. Together, we establish what needs to change, what can remain and which decisions matter first.

What matters when considering “Connect the disciplines.”?

Software development, cloud architecture and security belong in the same conversation. We consider interfaces, access controls and operations from the start, so individual components form a working whole.

What should we know about “Stay through implementation.”?

We turn concepts into working systems, support the transition and prepare teams for ongoing operations. Documentation, knowledge transfer and clear responsibilities are part of the delivery.

How does OTOKO® support “AI & Data”?

We build data platforms, automate data flows and develop analyses, forecasting models and AI assistants. You order a specific use case with a verifiable benefit, from the initial data review through integration to agreed operations.

What should we know about “Turning your data into support for everyday work.”?

AI alone does not answer questions of data quality, responsibility or cost-effectiveness. That is why we separate the tasks: making data available, understanding key figures, testing predictions and integrating generative models in a meaningful way. You can order each area on its own. For a complete project, we combine the results into a solution your employees can use within their existing workflows.

How does OTOKO® support “Software Development & Operations”?

Custom software development, modernization of legacy systems, and reliable operation of your applications from a single partner.

What matters when considering “Software Development, Modernization & Operations | OTOKO®”?

Build custom software, web portals and apps, modernize existing systems and operate applications. Discover eight services from OTOKO®.

What should we know about “Software from the first decision to operations”?

We advise on architecture, develop custom software, portals and apps, modernize existing systems and connect applications through interfaces. Testing, secure releases and maintenance are planned to fit the engagement.

How does OTOKO® support “Cloud”?

Cloud strategy, migration, hybrid and multi-cloud architecture, and secure operations, in German data centers on request.

What matters when considering “Enterprise cloud solutions: secure, sovereign, and economical”?

Enterprise cloud solutions from OTOKO®: strategy, migration, hybrid and multi-cloud, security, and Hosted in Germany operations. Get in touch today.

What should we know about “Our enterprise cloud solutions at a glance”?

We develop your cloud strategy, migrate applications in waves, and build hybrid and multi-cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. Encryption, key management with HSMs, and Hosted in Germany operations protect data and sovereignty. FinOps and managed cloud operations keep the platform available, secure, and economical over time.

How does OTOKO® support “HSM & Key Management”?

We advise on selecting hardware security modules, integrate them into certificate services, applications and payment processes, and take on the agreed operation. From the key ceremony to recovery, the result is a solution with clearly documented responsibilities and security boundaries.

What should we know about “Protect cryptographic keys. Connect applications securely.”?

A hardware security module, or HSM for short, protects cryptographic keys and performs the designated operations within its security boundary. Whether it is to issue certificates, sign software or process payment data makes a considerable difference to the selection. We bring together device selection, application and operating procedures. Existing Thales, Utimaco, Entrust or IBM environments are assessed based on their specific configuration.

How does OTOKO® support “Cybersecurity”?

Assessment, penetration testing, zero trust, encryption, and detection and response from one team, aligned with ISO 27001 and NIS2.

Our Partners

  • Microsoft
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Amazon AWS
  • Google Cloud
  • Thales Group
  • Arrow ECS
  • Vodafone
  • IBM
  • Veeam
  • Atlassian
  • JetBrains
  • NinjaOne
  • OPSWAT
  • Utimaco
  • Eviden

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