München/Berlin
Berlin-based OpenProject GmbH, provider of the open-source product and project management software of the same name, and the IT and consulting company msg are formally announcing their partnership today, the second day of the Future Congress in Berlin. The collaboration aims to empower public sector organizations and private enterprises throughout their digital transformation journey, delivering expert support for modern, transparent, and efficient product and project management.
msg and OpenProject combine the strengths of two independent, owner-managed companies based in Germany and grounded in shared European values. This partnership offers in particular organizations in the public sector and security-critical sectors a uniquely reliable foundation for digital transformation—built on stability, regional presence, and digital sovereignty.
A Strategic Response to Market Disruption
The partnership comes at a strategically crucial time. With the recent announcement regarding the end of Atlassian Data Center, an increasing number of organizations are looking for scalable alternatives that allow them to maintain complete control over their data while supporting modern collaboration.
msg is leveraging this collaboration as a central building block for growing its open-source business segment. While the primary focus is on the public sector and regulated industries, the offering is also aimed at industrial customers and international organizations that value digital sovereignty.
"Partnering with msg brings us a strong partner, equipped with extensive industry knowledge and years of experience in handling complex transformation initiatives. Our shared vision is to assist customers not only through advanced software but also with a comprehensive approach to solutions. We prioritize not merely the software itself,but the overall success of the project and, consequently, the success of the company,” highlights Niels Lindenthal, CEO OpenProject GmbH.
OpenProject positions itself as the leading open-source alternative to proprietary solutions such as Jira and Confluence. The partnership combines OpenProject’s powerful open-source platform with msg’s strategic, industry-focused, and technological consulting expertise.
“With the successful finalization of the partnership agreement with OpenProject, we are establishing the groundwork for a lasting collaborative relationship,” says Dr. Frank Schlottmann, Executive Board Member at msg. “Together, we are creating a powerful open-source-based offering that provides organizations—especially in the public sector—with a robust and future-proof project management solution.”
Comprehensive Service Portfolio: From Implementation to Operation
By combining OpenProject’s product expertise with msg’s implementation and consulting experience, customers benefit from a comprehensive offering for modern task management, product management, and project management:
- Implementation: Support during the implementation of OpenProject in complex organizational structures.
- Integration: Seamless integration with existing IT infrastructures.
- Migration: Smooth transition from Jira, Confluence, or comparable systems.
- Support & Operation: Trainings, custom enhancements, and flexible operating models (on-premises or cloud).
OpenProject provides a flexible open-source solution that complies with data protection regulations for managing tasks, products, and projects, as well as portfolios, accommodating both agile and hybrid process models. The software can be operated in-house or subscribed to as a SaaS solution in a European data center.
msg enhances this offering by providing extensive consulting, integration, and migration services, along with process optimization and tailored customer support.
At the same time, the companies highlight that their existing partnerships and collaborations with other open-source vendors and technology partners remain crucial.
Through this partnership, OpenProject and msg are strengthening their joint commitment to open, sustainable, and future-proof digitalization solutions across Europe.
About msg
msg is an independent, international group of companies with more than 10,000 employees worldwide. It is represented in 34 countries and supports its customers with a comprehensive end-to-end range of services in the digital transformation – from strategic consulting to tailored solutions to successful implementation and continuous optimization. The range of services of the owner-managed company, founded in 1980, includes business and IT consulting, development of standard software and customized solutions, including cloud and AI solutions for the optimization of business processes and digitalization of companies. Within the group, independent companies cover the wide range of industry and topic areas. msg systems ag forms the core of the group of companies.
About OpenProject
OpenProject is the leading open-source solution for managing products and projects, enabling organizations to operate with transparency, efficiency, and collaboration. This software provides functions for traditional, agile, and hybrid project management, adhering to the highest benchmarks for data protection, security, and digital sovereignty. OpenProject is used globally by businesses, governmental bodies, and non-profit organizations.
Press contact
msg
Maximilian Niermann
Head of Marketing & Communications
Phone: +49 152 048 037 91
Maximilian.Niermann@msg.group
OpenProject GmbH
Anna Mohn
Head of Marketing and PR
Phone: +49 30 288 777 07
a.mohn@openproject.com
