DATEV IT-Campus

Forty tons of paper. Imagine that printed every single day at the DATEV IT-Campus in Nuremberg. This modern marvel, opened in 2015, isn’t just a building. It’s the beating heart of one of Germany’s leading IT service providers, DATEV eG. DATEV’s story began much earlier, in February 1966, as a cooperative helping tax consultants navigate the then-expensive world of electronic data processing. The DATEV IT-Campus represents the culmination of that vision. Initially, tax consultants would painstakingly record data and send it physically to DATEV’s computer center in Nuremberg. There, it was processed and returned as printed documents. Can you imagine the logistical feat? From paper tapes sent by postal mail, to data on audio cassettes transmitted via telephone lines after 10 p.m. for cheaper rates, the journey of data to the DATEV center evolved. Today, the DATEV IT-Campus stands as a testament to this progress. It’s a hub where data flows seamlessly through the internet, connecting tax consultants, auditors, lawyers, and their clients across Germany and beyond. DATEV expanded internationally in the early 2000s, establishing a presence in countries like Austria, Italy, Poland, and the Czech Republic. This global reach reflects DATEV’s commitment to providing cutting-edge software and IT solutions. So, as you stand before the DATEV IT-Campus, remember those forty tons of paper. They represent not just the sheer volume of data processed, but the decades of innovation and dedication that have made DATEV a cornerstone of the digital economy.