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Munich, September 21, 2023 - CANCOM and K-Businesscom are combining their expertise in the field of IT security and will be exhibiting together for the first time at it-sa in Nuremberg, Europe's largest trade fair for IT security, from October 10 to 12, 2023. At stand 450 in hall 7, trade visitors can obtain advice on holistic security architectures from the two experienced cybersecurity specialists. In addition, experts will provide information on current topics and threats in presentations and discussions. K-Businesscom has been part of the CANCOM Group since June. At it-sa, the two IT service providers from Austria and Germany will jointly present their portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services for the first time. This includes holistic approaches to defending against cyber threats, from strategy development and industry-specific implementation to the associated managed services and Everything as a Service (XaaS) offerings. "With CANCOM and K-Businesscom, two experienced IT security specialists, each with a mature portfolio and their own Security Operations Centers, are combining their expertise," says Alexander Ernst, Director Competence Center Network & Security at CANCOM. "With our complementary strengths, we can cover the specific requirements of various industries with regard to IT security even more holistically. " Theme islands on relevant security components Visitors can expect a diverse and extensive range of products and services at the joint 100 square meter stand: At six theme islands focusing on (1) services, (2) consulting, (3) security solutions and (4) industry solutions, visitors will gain insights into how they can comprehensively protect their company against cyber attacks. The focus will be on CANCOM's own products such as the CANCOM Security Operations Center with SOC as a Service, the CANCOM #redteam for pentesting or the CANCOM Compliance Suite, a BSI-listed auditing software that helps with the implementation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS). A new feature is the CANCOM "Rapid Response" service for fast and efficient emergency assistance in the event of acute security incidents. At another theme island (5), the K-Businesscom team will be presenting security solutions specifically for operational technology, such as for the energy sector and for carriers. Practical presentations on trending topics Visitors to the stand will also gain insights into the most important security topics that are currently driving the market and the individual industries. To this end, CANCOM has scheduled short presentations on strategic and innovative topics in its presentation lounge every hour during the three-day trade fair, with concrete solutions from partners and illustrative practical examples. Expo area and guided tours with security partners In the Expo area on the stand, visitors can find out about joint solutions from CANCOM and its security partners Cisco, Microsoft, IBM and Palo Alto Networks. The solution portfolios of Crowdstrike, Fortinet, Sophos and Trend Micro will also be presented. To offer visitors a comprehensive experience, guided tours of the partners' stands will round off the trade fair appearance. At a glance: CANCOM and K-Businesscom at it-sa 2023 10. until October 12, 2023 Hall 7, Stand 450 Exhibition Center Nuremberg An appointment can be made via the following page: https://events.cancom.de/live-event-ohne-bt/besuchen-sie-cancom-auf-der-it-sa/ About K-Businesscom: K-Businesscom AG (formerly Kapsch Businesscom) is Austria's leading ICT solution and service provider and digitization partner. As a member of CANCOM Group since June 2023, the company is a significant part of an international Leading Digital Transformation Partner with over 5,600 employees at around 80 locations and a key player in the DACH region. With many years of expertise in technology and certified know-how in collaboration, network and IT technology, KBC acts as a consultant, implementation partner, managed service partner and digital business engineer. Combined with technologies and services from numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE and AWS. The company also develops its own software solutions and platforms for new business models with its customers. As digital makers, KBC employees always think end-to-end. Thanks to its Kapsch roots, K-Businesscom combines 130 years of innovative strength with experience as a market leader for network, data, IT, security, collaboration and managed services. The Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks and KBC designs cloud transformation, smart spaces and hybrid offices. K-Businesscom employees are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitalization expertise, KBC therefore wants to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in the coming years. About CANCOM: As a hybrid IT service provider, CANCOM accompanies companies into the digital future. We support our customers in reducing the complexity of their IT and expanding their business success through the use of state-of-the-art technology. In order to meet the IT needs of companies, organizations and the public sector holistically, CANCOM offers tailor-made IT from A to Z from a single source. The CANCOM Group's range of IT solutions includes consulting, implementation, services and the operation of IT systems. Customers benefit from the extensive expertise and a holistic and innovative portfolio that covers the IT requirements necessary for a successful digital transformation of companies. As a hybrid IT integrator and service provider, we deliver a range of services and solutions that includes business solutions and managed services such as cloud computing, analytics, enterprise mobility, IT security, hosting and as-a-service offerings. The more than 5,600 employees of the internationally active CANCOM Group with around 80 locations in the DACH region, Belgium, Slovakia, Romania and the Czech Republic as well as an efficient partner network guarantee market presence and customer proximity. The CANCOM Group is managed by Rüdiger Rath (CEO), Jochen Borenich (CSO) and Thomas Stark (CFO). The company is headquartered in Munich. CANCOM generated annual sales of around 1.3 billion euros in 2022. The Group parent company CANCOM SE is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the TecDAX and SDAX (ISIN DE0005419105).

Herba Chemosan Apotheker-AG, Austria's leading pharmaceutical wholesaler and logistics expert, left the US group McKesson in 2023 as part of a management buy-out. This also involved a strategic realignment with regard to IT infrastructure, applications, solutions and cybersecurity. Herba Chemosan is relying on a cloud strategy with "RISE with SAP" and K-Businesscom's expertise in the areas of networks, IT security and digitalization. RISE with SAP is a comprehensive service package that supports companies in their transformation into the digital age. Business Process Intelligence also offers a comprehensive toolbox for process analyses that can be used to better understand processes, compare them with industry standards and optimize them accordingly. "With Herba Chemosan, we were able to implement a "lighthouse project" for RISE with SAP in Austria," explains Christina Wilfinger , Managing Director of SAP Austria. "With RISE, Herba Chemosan has not only clearly opted for a future-proof cloud strategy, but can now also tailor the transformation to its individual business requirements and has access to migration tools, business process intelligence and business technology platforms on the way to becoming an intelligent company." K-Businesscom (Member of CANCOM Group) joined forces with SAP to deliver a holistic approach for a sustainably successful solution for Herba Chemosan. "We are pleased that we were able to contribute our ICT expertise in maintaining critical infrastructure, which we have already proven with numerous other customers," explains Jochen Borenich , Member of the Board CANCOM Group and Member of the Board K-Businesscom until August 2023. "The IT security services from our own Security Operation Center, the KBC Cyber Defense Center, ensure permanent security of all process data and information - not insignificant for a distributor who was responsible for the disposition and distribution of vaccines in Corona, among other things. Furthermore, the partnership with Herba Chemosan will enable us to plan and implement digitalization steps together in the future. We usually work across sectors, bring companies together and develop new use cases or business models together. The logistics sector is of course particularly exciting." Maximilian von Künsberg Sarre , CFO/COO at Herba Chemosan adds: "Having gone through a similar process with the spin-off from the Kapsch Group over the last 1.5 years, K-Businesscom understands the special requirements that we are currently facing at Herba Chemosan. This enables them to provide us with holistic advice on IT architecture, infrastructure, cloud transformation and many other topics." Herba Chemosan Apotheker-AG decided to switch to RISE with SAP as a flexible cloud ERP solution. In future, processes in the supply chain are to be continuously optimized through additional services based on the data obtained. "As a result of the spin-off from the US company McKesson, we were and still are faced with the challenge of restructuring our IT architecture and services. And under relatively high time pressure. At the same time, we have the opportunity to completely redefine our digitalization strategy for the coming years. With SAP and a highly available ERP solution from the cloud and K-Businesscom as the leading local Austrian system integrator and service provider, we have found two strong partners who can support us in these steps," explains von Künsberg Sarre. Herba Chemosan Apotheker-AG is the leading full-range pharmaceutical wholesaler in Austria and operates the densest distribution network for pharmaceutical products with seven logistics centers for the daily supply of 90% of Austrian pharmacies. The group of companies with around 1,000 employees includes the subsidiaries Sanova and Aewige and offers further services for the healthcare sector in the areas of nutritional supplements, medical technology and other pharmaceutical products. Herba Chemosan has 7 locations in Austria and 1 location each in Switzerland and the Czech Republic and generates a turnover of around 1.5 billion euros. About K-Businesscom: K-Businesscom AG (formerly Kapsch Businesscom) is Austria's leading ICT solution and service provider and digitalization partner. As a member of CANCOM Group since June 2023, the company is a key part of an international Leading Digital Transformation Partner with over 5,600 employees at around 80 locations and a key player in the DACH region. With many years of expertise in technology and certified know-how in collaboration, network and IT technology, KBC acts as a consultant, implementation partner, managed service partner and digital business engineer. Combined with technologies and services from numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE and AWS. The company also develops its own software solutions and platforms for new business models with its customers. As digital makers, KBC employees always think end-to-end. Thanks to its Kapsch roots, K-Businesscom combines 130 years of innovative strength with experience as a market leader for network, data, IT, security, collaboration and managed services. The Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks and KBC designs cloud transformation, smart spaces and hybrid offices. K-Businesscom employees are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitalization expertise, KBC therefore wants to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in the coming years. About CANCOM: As a hybrid IT service provider, CANCOM accompanies companies into the digital future. The CANCOM Group's range of IT solutions includes consulting, implementation, services and the operation of IT systems. Customers benefit from the extensive expertise and a holistic and innovative portfolio that covers the IT requirements necessary for a successful digital transformation of companies. SAP The SAP strategy is designed to help transform every company into an intelligent, sustainable business. As a market leader in business software, we help companies of all sizes and industries achieve their goals in the best possible way: SAP customers generate 87% of all global commerce. Our technologies for machine learning, the Internet of Things and advanced analytics help our customers on the path to becoming an intelligent enterprise. SAP helps people and businesses gain deep knowledge about their organizations, fosters collaboration and helps them stay ahead of the competition. We simplify technology for businesses so they can use our software on their own terms, easily and seamlessly. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables customers in 26 industries around the world to be profitable, adapt with agility and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees and thought leaders, SAP helps improve the way the world does business and the way people live. For more information, visit www.sap.com.

SOC Vienna recognizes 1.2 trillion potential threats "Cyber risks have reached a new dimension," says Jochen Borenich, CEO CANCOM SE/CSO (until August 2023 CEO at K-Businesscom). "Our Security Operation Center in Vienna alone identified and managed an incredible 1.2 trillion potential risks for our customers in 2022. We were able to successfully fend off critical attacks." Today, practically all companies, from small and medium-sized enterprises to large corporations, are confronted with attacks from the internet. The attacks are directed against IT infrastructures, but increasingly also against production, which is often still inadequately protected. If the criminals succeed in paralyzing operations, it takes an average of 30 days before the threat is averted and production is back to normal. The downtime costs and reputational damage in such cases are enormous. IT professionals take over cyber defense In view of the potential damage and the increasingly complex threat scenarios, companies are professionalizing their cyber defence. K-Businesscom's external specialists take on the task of identifying potential risks as early as possible and averting dangers before they occur. Unlike traditional in-house IT in companies, the specialized IT professionals are able to counter the fraudsters "at eye level" - for example by using artificial intelligence. Red Bull relies on cyber defense from K-Businesscom Consumer goods group Red Bull, for example, relies on the expertise of K-Businesscom. The global market leader for energy drinks pursues a holistic security strategy and at the same time focuses on particularly vulnerable areas. The Vulnerability Management module from K-Businesscom's Cyber Defense Center provides this building block. This is a leading Security Operation Center in Europe. In the specially protected high-security environment, the experts operate a central scanning and management infrastructure: Red Bull's global network environment is automatically scanned for unknown IT assets and tested for known software IT vulnerabilities. If unknown devices are detected in the network, Red Bull is informed immediately and receives recommendations for action. The primary goal is to identify potential threats as early as possible and track them until they have been neutralized. Digital fire department ready for action at any time "Like a digital fire department, our employees are on standby around the clock, seven days a week," says Borenich. "Our job is to prevent cyberattacks and keep the damage as low as possible in an emergency." Security concept can be expanded on a modular basis If the worst comes to the worst, speed and transparency are top priorities in order to reveal the fraudsters' patterns of movement. "The continuous checks provide us with the necessary transparency and enable us to take important precautionary measures," says Jimmy Heschl, Global Head of Digital Security, Red Bull. As threat scenarios are constantly evolving, it is also important for the Group to have an adaptable and expandable security concept. This is ensured by the individual modules in the Cyber Defense Center. "KBC's services are an important building block in our security toolbox and offer us the opportunity to maintain and continuously improve our security level," says Heschl. In future, K-Businesscom will offer customers the combined expertise of two leading ICT providers in the area of cyber security. This is because K-Businesscom will become part of the CANCOM Group." K-Businesscom operates Security Operation Centers (SOC) in Vienna, Klagenfurt and St. Gallen in Switzerland. CANCOM has Security Operation Centers in Germany. Conclusion The risk of companies in Europe falling victim to cyber attacks is increasing. At the same time, the threat scenarios are becoming increasingly complex. In this situation, it is important to meet criminals "at eye level" and to professionalize cyber defence. Small and medium-sized companies as well as corporations such as Red Bull rely on the expertise of K-Businesscom. The modular components in the ICT provider's Cyber Defense Center enable an adaptable and expandable security concept to counter potential threats as far in advance as possible. About K-Businesscom: K-Businesscom AG (formerly Kapsch Businesscom) is Austria's leading ICT solution and service provider and digitalization partner. As a member of CANCOM Group since June 2023, the company is a key part of an international Leading Digital Transformation Partner with over 5,600 employees at around 80 locations and a key player in the DACH region. With many years of expertise in technology and certified know-how in collaboration, network and IT technology, KBC acts as a consultant, implementation partner, managed service partner and digital business engineer. Combined with technologies and services from numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE and AWS. The company also develops its own software solutions and platforms for new business models with its customers. As digital makers, KBC employees always think end-to-end. Thanks to its Kapsch roots, K-Businesscom combines 130 years of innovative strength with experience as a market leader for network, data, IT, security, collaboration and managed services. The Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks and KBC designs cloud transformation, smart spaces and hybrid offices. K-Businesscom employees are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitalization expertise, KBC therefore wants to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in the coming years. K-Businesscom AG FY 22/23: approx. 520 million euros, 1,622 employees CANCOM Group FY 2022: 1.3 billion euros, 4,000 employees About CANCOM: As a hybrid IT service provider, CANCOM accompanies companies into the digital future. The CANCOM Group's range of IT solutions includes consulting, implementation, services and the operation of IT systems. Customers benefit from the extensive expertise and a holistic and innovative portfolio that covers the IT requirements necessary for a successful digital transformation of companies.

By deploying Anapaya's SCION technology, K-Businesscom AG Switzerland has further enhanced its capabilities and is building on its rapid growth and expansion. K-Businesscom AG Switzerland provides comprehensive end-to-end solutions for companies of all sizes in Switzerland and throughout Europe. Since its integration into the CANCOM Group , K-Businesscom AG Switzerland has undergone significant expansion, including the acquisition of Belsoft Infortix AG, a Swiss IT company specializing in infrastructure, security and cloud solutions. With years of experience as a provider in healthcare and social services, K-Businesscom AG Switzerland understands the value of cybersecurity and resilience in today's connected world. Stephan Ging, Chief Sales Officer, emphasizes the critical importance of connectivity in healthcare: "Healthcare is no longer about inconvenience, it's about the difference between life and death. That's why our ICT infrastructure and security solutions meet the highest standards and require extremely robust connectivity. Anapaya's SCION solutions meet these requirements and more." Martin Bosshardt, CEO of Anapaya, recognized the unique benefits of SCION for the healthcare network and emphasized the important elements to improve cybersecurity: "SCION introduces new elements to cybersecurity with immunity to routing attacks, DDoS protection and instant failover solutions. Combined with geo-fencing and unparalleled path control, it's no wonder network professionals are switching to SCION." K-Businesscom AG Switzerland will play a central role in providing ICT security and solutions to the health and social care sector, particularly in accelerating customer integration into the recently launched HIN Trust Room (HVR) , a private internet for the HIN community operated by SCION. K-Businesscom, with its expertise in cybersecurity, project implementation, testing and reconfiguration, is able to support all aspects of this transformative initiative. "We are very excited to be working with Anapaya to support the Swiss health and social care sector," said Stephan Ging, Chief Sales Officer of K-Businesscom. "This partnership offers innovative approaches to connectivity and security, and we look forward to exploring these together." Martin Bosshardt expressed his enthusiasm and added: "Attracting valued partners like K-Businesscom strengthens the mission of our company. When industry leaders recognize the potential and capabilities of SCION, it shows that we are on the right track. Our team is very excited about this latest collaboration with K-Businesscom." For more information, please contact: K-Businesscom: Stephan Ging, CSO stephan.ging@k-business.com Anapaya Systems: Martin Bosshardt, CEO martin.bosshardt@anapaya.net About Anapaya Systems: Anapaya Systems AG is a Swiss company whose mission is to build an international ecosystem that provides SCION-based services for a more reliable, secure and stable network experience. Our solutions provide organizations around the globe with a way to securely and transparently transport business-critical data over the network and send information between corporate locations, trusted partners and cloud providers. We are based at Anapaya Systems AG, Hardturmstrasse 253, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland, and are represented by Martin Bosshardt (CEO) and Samuel Hitz (CTO). About K-Businesscom AG Switzerland: K-Businesscom AG Switzerland is part of the K-Businesscom AG Group based in Vienna and addresses healthcare institutions as well as companies of various sizes and industries - including the financial services sector - with its innovative solutions. Since June 2023, K-Businesscom AG, as a member of CANCOM Group, has been a significant part of an international Leading Digital Transformation Partner with over 5,600 employees at around 80 locations and a key player in the DACH region. With many years of expertise in technology and certified know-how in collaboration, network and IT technology, KBC acts as a consultant, implementation partner, managed service partner and digital business engineer. Combined with technologies and services from numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE and AWS. The company also develops its own software solutions and platforms for new business models with its customers. As digital makers, KBC employees always think end-to-end. Thanks to its Kapsch roots, K-Businesscom combines 130 years of innovative strength with experience as a market leader for network, data, IT, security, collaboration and managed services. The Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks and KBC designs cloud transformation, smart spaces and hybrid offices. K-Businesscom employees are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitalization expertise, KBC therefore wants to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in the coming years. K-Businesscom AG FY 22/23: approx. 520 million euros, 1,622 employees CANCOM Group FY 2022: 1.3 billion euros, 4,000 employees About CANCOM: As a hybrid IT service provider, CANCOM accompanies companies into the digital future. The CANCOM Group's range of IT solutions includes consulting, implementation, services and the operation of IT systems. Customers benefit from the extensive expertise as well as a holistic and innovative portfolio that covers the IT requirements necessary for a successful digital transformation of companies. About HIN: Health Info Net AG (HIN) protects patient data in the digital world. For the healthcare sector in Switzerland, HIN is the standard for secure communication and the trustworthy handling of sensitive data. HIN was founded in 1996 on the initiative of the FMH and the Ärztekasse. Since then, HIN has been connecting healthcare professionals in a simple, secure and personal way.

Zurich, June 2023 - Spitch , the leading Swiss developer and provider of AI-based voice and text dialog systems, and K-Businesscom AG Switzerland, a leading provider of communication solutions, have entered into a strategic partnership. This alliance combines the strengths of both companies to provide customers with an even better experience and more powerful solutions. The collaboration between K-Businesscom AG Switzerland and Spitch will enable companies to optimize their communication and customer service through the use of advanced voicebot technology and artificial intelligence. With this partnership, both companies will continue to push the boundaries of traditional communication solutions and set new standards. "We are thrilled to be working with Spitch," says Emil Friedauer, CEO of K-Businesscom AG Switzerland. "Their expertise in voicebot and AI technologies perfectly complements our own strengths. By working together, we can now offer our customers an even more comprehensive range of communication solutions." Stephan Fehlmann, Country Manager DACH at Spitch, adds: "Our market success in recent years is due in no small part to our alliances with top-class partners. They play a key role in positioning our market-leading solutions. The strategic partnership with K-Businesscom AG Switzerland is a further link in this increasingly strong chain. It enables us to make our state-of-the-art technologies as well as our experience and many years of expertise available to an extended range of customers. We look forward to working together to develop new and innovative solutions that will revolutionize customer service." the collaboration between Spitch AG and K-Businesscom AG Switzerland marks an important milestone for both companies and represents their commitment to continuously develop innovative and effective solutions for their customers. About K-Businesscom AG Switzerland is part of the K-Businesscom AG Group based in Vienna and addresses healthcare institutions as well as companies of different sizes and industries - including the financial services sector - with its innovative solutions. Since June 2023, K-Businesscom AG, as a member of CANCOM Group, has been a significant part of an international Leading Digital Transformation Partner with over 5,600 employees at around 80 locations and a key player in the DACH region. With many years of expertise in technology and certified know-how in collaboration, network and IT technology, KBC acts as a consultant, implementation partner, managed service partner and digital business engineer. Combined with technologies and services from numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE and AWS. The company also develops its own software solutions and platforms for new business models with its customers. As digital makers, KBC employees always think end-to-end. Thanks to its Kapsch roots, K-Businesscom combines 130 years of innovative strength with experience as a market leader for network, data, IT, security, collaboration and managed services. The Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks and KBC designs cloud transformation, smart spaces and hybrid offices. K-Businesscom employees are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitalization expertise, KBC therefore wants to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in the coming years. K-Businesscom AG FY 22/23: around 520 million euros, 1,622 employees CANCOM Group FY 2022: 1.3 billion euros, 4,000 employees About Spitch The Swiss company Spitch AG , with a presence in numerous European countries and North America, is a leading developer and provider of voice and text dialog systems for companies and public authorities. Spitch systems not only understand words and sentences, but also the meaning of what is being said. To this end, Spitch relies on software developed in-house that combines Natural Language Processing (NLP), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Depending on requirements, different modules are combined into a customer-specific solution based on a uniform omnichannel platform. Spitch systems work in well-known call and contact centers, banks and insurance companies, telecommunications companies, the automotive and transport industries, the healthcare sector and the public sector. More than 50 million interactions were handled via Spitch systems in 2021 and the growth continues. www.spitch.ch Press contact spitch AG Carmen Keller Marketing and Communication Manager DACH Spitch AG Kreuzstrasse 54,C-H-8008 Zurich carmen.keller@spitch.ch Phone + 41 44 542 82 66 Mobile +41 79 371 70 95 www.spitch.ch Stephan Ging Chief Sales Officer K-Businesscom AG Fürstenlandstrasse 41 CH-9000 St.Gallen Phone +41 (0) 58 400 00 00 mail: stephan.ging@k-business.com web: www.k-business.com/de-ch

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) today announced the winners of the HPE Partner of the Year Awards 2023. The awards recognize HPE partners who have demonstrated commitment and success in delivering value to their customers on their digital transformation journey. This award was given to HPE partners who have achieved exceptional results in terms of financial performance, innovative solutions and meaningful business outcomes. "It is a privilege to honor the winners of the 2023 HPE Partner Awards. These partners have successfully demonstrated the ability to innovate and execute business outcomes and outstanding experiences for customers," said Gilles Thiebaut, SVP of Worldwide Partner Ecosystem and Business Development, HPE. "Our partner ecosystem continutes to be a top priority at HPE and these awards are one way we highlight some of the partners that are driving impressive results and outcomes for customers". "Workload as a Service (WaaS) enables companies to outsource their workloads to KBC, which takes care of the entire infrastructure, scaling and maintenance. This leads to a significant reduction in internal workloads and allows companies to focus on their core competencies. With WaaS, companies can scale resources quickly and on demand to cope with peak loads or implement new projects without having to invest in hardware. KBC and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are working closely together to ensure that customers in Austria benefit from this innovative solution. The combination of K-Businesscom's expertise in the field of local infrastructure and HPE's leading technologies makes it possible to offer customized solutions that meet the specific requirements of customers. HPE GreenLake provides customers with a consumption-based billing model that offers the flexibility of a cloud with the advantages of on-premise infrastructures. KBC can therefore offer its customers elements of an on-premise cloud infrastructure from the standard portfolio with HPE. This includes storage solutions, servers and network components, among other things. Challenges that arise in connection with bandwidth, data security or latency can thus be overcome. Customers also benefit from faster provision of the infrastructure thanks to a fixed contract, as there is no need for a quotation process involving several rounds of negotiations with the manufacturer. Price hedging over the term of the contract can be used to counteract price fluctuations on the market. For customers, there is no need for price negotiations in the event of license extensions. A significant added value of the HPE GreenLake package is the price reduction through economies of scale. With higher call volumes, a price reduction can be achieved by scaling price bands upwards. What makes HPE Greenlake unique is its sustainable approach. Companies can scale their IT resources according to demand and only pay for the resources they actually use. This enables optimal resource utilization while reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. HPE GreenLake thus helps to reduce the environmental impact and supports companies in achieving their sustainability goals. "The collaboration between K-Businesscom and Hewlett Packard Enterprise enables our customers to offer services with the flexibility and speed of the public cloud combined with the security and control of a local infrastructure. The long-term cost transparency and the availability of buffer capacities are the basis for the rapid and reliable provision of different workloads. This approach, which is unique on the Austrian market, ensures a particularly high level of customer satisfaction thanks to individual concepts and the simultaneous realization of economies of scale," says Christian Neuhauser, Vice President System Integration at K-Businesscom. About K-Businesscom: K-Businesscom AG (formerly Kapsch Businesscom) is Austria's leading ICT solution and service provider and digitalization partner. As a member of CANCOM Group since June 2023, the company is a key part of an international Leading Digital Transformation Partner with over 5,600 employees at around 80 locations and a key player in the DACH region. With many years of expertise in technology and certified know-how in collaboration, network and IT technology, KBC acts as a consultant, implementation partner, managed service partner and digital business engineer. Combined with technologies and services from numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE and AWS. The company also develops its own software solutions and platforms for new business models with its customers. As digital makers, KBC employees always think end-to-end. Thanks to its Kapsch roots, K-Businesscom combines 130 years of innovative strength with experience as a market leader for network, data, IT, security, collaboration and managed services. The Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks and KBC designs cloud transformation, smart spaces and hybrid offices. K-Businesscom employees are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitalization expertise, KBC therefore wants to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in the coming years. About Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) is the global edge-to-cloud company that helps organizations accelerate outcomes by unlocking value from all of their data, everywhere. Built on decades of reimagining the future and innovating to advance the way people live and work, HPE delivers unique, open and intelligent technology solutions as a service. With offerings spanning Cloud Services, Compute, High Performance Computing & AI, Intelligent Edge, Software, and Storage, HPE provides a consistent experience across all clouds and edges, helping customers develop new business models, engage in new ways, and increase operational performance. For more information, visit: www.hpe.com

K-Businesscom's office in Graz/Raaba is a symbol of its vision of a modern working environment. It was specially developed to promote collaboration, productivity and creativity among employees. An open space where employees can exchange ideas and work together on the future of their customers. With an innovative interior design and state-of-the-art technology, the office provides the ideal setting for the development and implementation of forward-looking solutions to drive the digital transformation forward. At the center of the modern office space is an impressive 8-meter-long acrylic mural, which was developed in a co-creation process with the employees under the creative direction of Reinhard Gussmagg. This work of art symbolically illustrates the changing world of work today and the advancing digitalization. As part of the Housewarming vernissage "The Art of the New World of Work", K-Businesscom presented the work of the renowned artist and visualization expert Reinhard Gussmagg. Gussmagg is known for his ability to transform complex concepts and ideas into visually appealing works of art. His works reflect the connection between technology and creativity and offer visitors a comprehensive insight into the process of digital transformation that has accompanied K-Businesscom for over 130 years. The process from analog to digital signals and from pure hardware business to services and the development of completely new concepts and business models was made visible in the offices. Visitors also had the opportunity to view 19 themed pictures on a "Gallery Walk", which will be used in the meeting rooms in the future and represent the diversity of the employees in relation to the value system. "This event was an opportunity to explore the importance of digitalization in the modern working world and to share K-Businesscom's vision," explains Jochen Borenich, member of the K-Businesscom Executive Board. "At the vernissage, guests were able to experience the unique connection between art and technology," explains Reinhard Gussmagg. "We are proud that by working with Reinhard Gussmagg, we have created a visual representation of our development and vision that inspires, fascinates and makes people think," says Reinhold Wurzinger, Head of Business Office Region South. About K-Businesscom (formerly Kapsch BusinessCom) is Austria's leading ICT solution and service provider and digitalization partner. KBC combines certified technology expertise with industry know-how as a consultant and end-to-end digital business engineer. In the DACH region, Romania and the Czech Republic, the company develops new business models with its customers on its own KBC platforms with IOT, AI and other software applications. K-Businesscom also supports its customers on their cloud transformation journey and in the development of smart offices. The KBC Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks. The basis for all this is the 130 years of innovative strength of the Kapsch Group and KBC's many years of experience as a market leader for network solutions, collaboration, data center infrastructure, security and managed services. Combined with the technologies and services of numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE and AWS. The employees of K-Businesscom are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitalization expertise, KBC therefore intends to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in conjunction with corresponding sustainability in the coming years. Turnover FY 22/23: 520 million euros Number of employees: 1,650

Munich, May 25, 2023 - The Executive Board of the CANCOM Group today signed the contribution agreement with the shareholders of KBC Beteiligungs GmbH following the removal of the antitrust reservation, thus taking a major step in the takeover of KBC Beteiligungs GmbH. The transaction is expected to be completed at the beginning of June with the entry of the CANCOM Group's capital increase in kind, which was part of the transaction, in the commercial register. Following completion of the transaction, KBC Beteiligungs GmbH, together with its operating subsidiary K-Businesscom AG and its affiliated companies, which with their 1,650 employees generated total revenue of around €520 million and EBITDA of €28 million in the past financial year, will belong to the CANCOM Group. The volume of the cash and share component of the transaction amounts to around €165 million, depending on the CANCOM share price at the time of delivery of the shares to the sellers. Furthermore, existing financial liabilities of K-Businesscom in the amount of € 37.5 million will be redeemed in the short term as part of the transaction. Part of the transaction is a capital increase against contribution in kind at CANCOM SE with the issue of 3.5 million new no-par value bearer shares to the shareholders of KBC Beteiligungs GmbH by utilizing the Authorized Capital I/2018. The transaction clearly strengthens the market position of both companies in the DACH region. "K-Businesscom's outstanding market position, geographical presence and expertise are a perfect fit for CANCOM. Especially in the areas of portfolio, logistics and customer access, there is synergy potential and we gain many highly specialized experts in the areas of communication, security and digital solutions," says Rüdiger Rath, CEO of the CANCOM Group, summarizing the main considerations behind the transaction. "The takeover of K-Businesscom is the largest acquisition in CANCOM's history and I look forward to working with our new colleagues to further expand CANCOM's position as a leading hybrid IT service provider in the coming years." "The CANCOM Group and K-Businesscom are two companies whose values, culture, competencies and ambitions fit well together," explains Franz Semmernegg, CEO of K-Businesscom. "The combination of the two companies creates a unique combination of expertise, customer access, partnerships and infrastructures that we will bring together and develop in the coming years to continue to serve our customers as a leading digitization partner." Executive Board of CANCOM SE to be expanded to three members The merging of the two companies is taking concrete shape with the arrival of Jochen Borenich, previously Chief Operating Officer at K-Businesscom, as Chief Sales Officer on the Executive Board of CANCOM SE from August 1, 2023. In return, Rüdiger Rath and Thomas Stark will take over mandates as members of the Supervisory Board of K-Businesscom AG from May 25, 2023. Franz Semmernegg, CEO of K-Businesscom, will continue to lead K-Businesscom and join the executive circle of the CANCOM Group. "With the upcoming integration of K-Businesscom and its subsidiaries into the CANCOM Group, there is a lot of potential for all employees, partners and customers," says Rüdiger Rath. "We look forward to starting new and interesting projects with our colleagues in the coming months and jointly expanding our position in the European IT market." Forecast for the CANCOM Group is updated As the contribution of the KBC Beteiligung GmbH Group is expected to be included in the CANCOM Group's earnings for the 2023 financial year from June 1, 2023, the forecast development of the CANCOM Group has changed. The Executive Board now assumes the following development in the 2023 financial year and has updated the forecast for the CANCOM Group accordingly. CANCOM Group Updated forecast 2023 Revenue 1.630 to € 1,700 million (previously € 1,320 to 1,390 million) Gross profit 580 to € 610 million (previously € 460 to € 485 million) EBITDA 131 to 141 million € (previously 114 to 124 million €) EBITA 80 to € 90 million (previously € 70 to € 80 million) About CANCOM As a hybrid IT service provider, CANCOM accompanies companies into the digital future. We support our customers in reducing the complexity of their IT and expanding their business success through the use of state-of-the-art technology. In order to meet the IT needs of companies, organizations and the public sector holistically, CANCOM offers tailor-made IT from A to Z from a single source. The CANCOM Group's range of IT solutions includes consulting, implementation, services and the operation of IT systems. Customers benefit from the extensive expertise and a holistic and innovative portfolio that covers the IT requirements necessary for a successful digital transformation of companies. As a hybrid IT integrator and service provider, we deliver a range of services and solutions that includes business solutions and managed services such as cloud computing, analytics, enterprise mobility, IT security, hosting and as-a-service offerings. The CANCOM Group's approximately 4,000 employees and an efficient partner network ensure market presence and customer proximity in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium, among other countries. The CANCOM Group is managed by Rüdiger Rath (CEO) and Thomas Stark (CFO). The company is headquartered in Munich. CANCOM generated sales of around 1.3 billion euros in 2022. The Group parent company CANCOM SE is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the SDAX and TecDAX (ISIN DE0005419105). About K-Businesscom AG K-Businesscom (formerly Kapsch BusinessCom) is Austria's leading ICT solution and service provider and digitization partner. KBC combines certified technology expertise with industry know-how as a consultant and end-to-end digital business engineer. In the DACH region, Romania and the Czech Republic, the company develops new business models with its customers on its own KBC platforms with IoT, AI and other software applications. K-Businesscom also supports its customers on their cloud transformation journey and in the development of smart offices. The KBC Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks. The basis for all of this is the 130 years of innovative strength of the Kapsch Group and KBC's many years of experience as a market leader for network solutions, collaboration, data center infrastructure, security and managed services. Combined with the technologies and services of numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE and AWS. K-Businesscom employees are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitalization expertise, KBC therefore wants to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in conjunction with corresponding sustainability in the coming years. Contact Florian Mangold Specialist Investor Relations +49 (0)89 540545511 florian.mangold@cancom.de Please note If you do not wish to receive information from us by e-mail, please write to ir@cancom.de . Data protection notice You are receiving this message because you have been added to the CANCOM mailing list for investor information. You have been included because you have expressed a wish to be informed about company news in the past. 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Belsoft Infortix AG, a system integrator with a focus on data centers, networks and security, has 35 employees in Zurich and its branches in Pfäffikon SZ and Basel and offers its customers needs-oriented solutions in the areas of infrastructure, security and cloud. K-Businesscom AG employs around 1,650 people in the DACH region, Romania and the Czech Republic. Turnover in 2022/23 amounted to just under EUR 520 million. As a digitalization partner, the company supports companies in improving their business performance and developing new business models, acting as a consultant, system supplier and service provider. In Switzerland, K-Businesscom already has a national subsidiary in St. Gallen with 35 employees and is active here with a focus on the healthcare, media and enterprise business sectors. With the acquisition of Belsoft Infortix AG, K-Businesscom is continuing its international growth course and strengthening its presence on the Swiss market. The next step is to combine the strengths of both companies and thus support existing and new customers in their digital transformation with an even more comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services. Vendor independence and long-standing partnerships with leading global and industry-specific solution providers are an essential part of this path to success. "In Belsoft Infortix AG, we have found a company whose positioning and DNA are a perfect fit for us. The product and service portfolio, the long-standing positive market reputation and the expertise of the employees and management team were key decision criteria for us. The acquisition and use of the synergies of both companies will create a renowned ICT provider on the Swiss market with a focus on system integration and managed services," explains Dr. Franz Semmernegg, CEO of K-Businesscom. "For me as the founder of Belsoft Infortix AG, it is particularly pleasing to accelerate our growth path and from now on to be part of an internationally successful group of companies that can look back on over 130 years of history and at the same time has its finger on the pulse of innovation. Together with my existing management colleagues, Simon Häni and Markus Bours, as well as K-Businesscom in Switzerland, we will continue on our successful path. By joining forces as part of an international group, we will take a stronger position in the market and at the same time ensure continuity for our customers and employees," says Urs Bühler, Managing Director and founder of Belsoft Infortix AG. "The acquisition will enable us to put our growth trajectory of recent years on an even broader footing. Both companies have similar business focuses and complement and supplement their portfolios perfectly for our customers," adds Emil Friedauer, Managing Director of K-Businesscom AG in St. Gallen. About Belsoft Infortix AG is an independent IT service and trading company with branches in Zurich, Basel and Pfäffikon SZ, which develops and implements innovative IT solutions tailored to the needs of its customers. It specializes in the areas of infrastructure, security and cloud. For SMEs, Belsoft Infortix offers IT solutions and support from a single source, while in the enterprise segment it focuses on specialized solutions from the high-tech environment. The offering is supplemented by cloud services of various sizes (from individual cloud services to the entire IT in the cloud). The guiding principles for all activities are customer satisfaction through professionalism in thought and action as well as excellent quality in services and products. About K-Businesscom is Austria's leading ICT solution and service provider and digitalization partner. KBC combines certified technology expertise with industry know-how as a consultant and end-to-end digital business engineer in the DACH region, Romania and the Czech Republic. K-Businesscom also supports its customers on their cloud transformation journey. The KBC Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks. The basis for all this is the 130 years of innovative strength of the Kapsch Group and KBC's many years of experience as a market leader for network solutions, collaboration, data center infrastructure, security and managed services.K-Businesscom AG Switzerland has been part of the K-Businesscom AG Group since September 2018 and addresses healthcare institutions as well as companies of various sizes and industries - including the financial services sector - with its innovative solutions. K-Businesscom AG has been part of the CANCOM Group since April 24, 2023. CANCOM SE, based in Munich , is one of the top IT system houses in Germany. As a hybrid IT service provider with 4,000 employees at around 60 locations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium and Slovakia, the listed company achieved an annual turnover of 1.3 billion euros in 2022. Two Leading Digital Transformation Partners combine their expertise in the ICT segment in the focus markets of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The merger will create one of the leading IT companies in the DACH region and the companies' customers will benefit from bundled expertise in IT and digitalization solutions, associated services and the operation of IT systems. More information .