About Us
Zerosoftware is your Shopware 6 agency from Steinhude at the Steinhuder Meer. We develop e-commerce solutions and automate your business processes.
Our Story – Since 1991
Zerosoftware GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1991 as Zerosoftware GbR in Neustadt am Rübenberge near Hanover, Germany, by Raphael Lubbers and Torsten Urban. Based on database systems such as ADAD/9, Clipper, and Visual Objects, we developed comprehensive custom solutions for logistics, controlling, and production planning in the following years.
In mid-2003, Bertrand Salzwedel joined the company in Windows and database development. In 2004, due to technological progress, we realigned our development to the .NET Framework and SQL databases.
2006 marked a turning point: With Björn Teßmann joining the team, we opened our Web Development division – focusing on websites and especially online shops. We consistently rely on open-source software and modern frameworks. Co-founder Torsten Urban left the company to work as a tax consultant and remains connected with us in this capacity to this day.
From 2007, the company was based in Isernhagen near Hanover. In addition to the three partners Raphael Lubbers, Bertrand Salzwedel, and Björn Teßmann, we employed several permanent and freelance staff in accounting, hardware virtualization, development, and support.
In 2014, we moved to Wunstorf in the Hanover region. Since July 2015, business has been conducted as Zerosoftware GmbH & Co. KG.
In autumn 2021, we transformed into a fully virtual company. All employees work flexibly from any location – whether home office, partner companies, co-working spaces, or on-site with clients. Regular in-person meetings and virtual conferences replace daily office contact. For meetings, we use partner facilities or come directly to you.
Founded
Web Development
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Virtual Company
Our Values
Quality
We deliver clean, maintainable code and sustainable solutions.
Transparency
Open communication and honest assessments.
Partnership
Long-term collaboration at eye level.
Innovation
Always up-to-date with the latest technology.
Location
We work in Steinhude at the Steinhuder Meer – Lower Saxony's largest lake, just 30 km west of Hanover. An environment that clears the mind for clear thoughts and good solutions.
As a virtual team, we work flexibly from various locations. For in-person meetings, we're happy to come to you - anywhere in Europe.
Publications
We share our knowledge not only in projects but also in technical books and articles.
Books
xt:Commerce VEYTON 4 – The Practical Handbook (2nd Edition)
Björn Teßmann, Astrid Zanier (xt:Commerce GmbH)
This book provides users and developers with information about installation, configuration, and programming of VEYTON 4.1.
xt:Commerce VEYTON 4 – The Practical Handbook (1st Edition)
Björn Teßmann, Astrid Zanier (xt:Commerce GmbH)
This book provides users and developers with information about installation, configuration, and programming of VEYTON 4.0.
Book Contributions
CSS Layouts – Practical Solutions with YAML 3.0
Dirk Jesse (Ed.)
Björn Teßmann contributed a chapter on "YAML for xt:Commerce" to this book about CSS layouts with the HTML/CSS framework YAML.
RFID Applications – Introduction, Case Studies and Scenarios
Ed.: Matthias H. Breitner, Günter Wohlers
Björn Teßmann and Johannes Heinritz authored the contribution "Automated Textile Care Services" for this technical book.
Magazine Articles
Webstandards Magazine 10/2011
"Back to the Roots – Introducing xt:Commerce VEYTON 4 CE"
This article presents the pros and cons of VEYTON 4 as well as the special features and functions of the system.
Webstandards Magazine 01/2009
"Using YAML for Online Shops"
The article covers the possibilities of using YAML with various e-commerce software such as xt:Commerce 3 and VEYTON 4.
Scientific Papers
Implementation of Software for Package Management
Bertrand Salzwedel – Diploma Thesis, FH Hannover
Development of software for managing packages in block and high-bay warehouse systems. Analysis of heterogeneous loading units and efficient storage strategies considering warehouse utilization and access time.
Analysis and Selection of Open Source E-Commerce Software
Björn Teßmann – Diploma Thesis, Business Informatics
Methods and possibilities for systematic selection of open source, license-free e-commerce software. Decision support for merchants and agencies in choosing the optimal shop system.
E-Commerce Agency - Germany and Europe-wide
From our location in the Hanover region, we serve clients in Wunstorf, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Stadthagen, Minden, Braunschweig, Wolfsburg, Hildesheim, Peine, Göttingen, Garbsen, Wedemark, Burgdorf, Burgwedel, Isernhagen, Lehrte, Hameln, and Bad Nenndorf.
Across Germany, we work with companies in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Leipzig, Dresden, Magdeburg, Bremen, and Nuremberg.
International Reach
Internationally, we support or have supported projects in the Netherlands, London, UK, Switzerland, Austria, and Spain – remotely or on-site with our own office.
Let's Work Together?
We look forward to hearing from you.