About us
The necta Team
We are necta
The digital heart of modern communal catering.
necta is an Austrian software company that specializes in the digitisation of kitchen processes. Our platform connects purchasing, warehouse, production and billing, ensuring smooth processes and full transparency in kitchen operations.
Who we are
necta was developed by FENZ-Software GmbH – a company with over 25 years of experience in software development. What once began with projects for industrial giants such as Daimler, BMW and Airbus is today a modular, cloud-based platform for everyday kitchen use throughout Europe.
A part of our team
Our values
We are convinced: Only those who live their values can create sustainable solutions.
- Personal responsibility – We think along and take responsibility.
- Team spirit – We work together for the success of our customers.
- Down-to-earth attitude – We remain practical and solution-oriented.
- Authenticity – We are honest, direct and clear.
- Respect – In dealing with people, time and resources.
Our success in numbers
>500.000
Orders
in 2024
>2.9 billion
Order volume
in 2024 [€]
100%
independent
of suppliers
GDPR
compliant
according to EU standard
Mission
What drives us
Kitchens are constantly changing: more requirements, less time, higher cost pressure.
We develop software that provides relief. necta supports catering professionals in structuring, controlling and permanently keeping their processes under control. necta connects what counts in the kitchen: people, systems and processes – seamlessly from the field to the plate. A reliable, open and expandable foundation for catering professionals who want to keep track and master the challenges of tomorrow with confidence.
Companies such as Klüh, Korian and Hiltl are already relying on necta – because digitisation does not have to be complicated.
necta Management
Together with their strong teams, our management level forms a professional and at the same time familiar environment.
Michael HAAS
Managing Director (CEO)
Michael leads necta with a heart for the team and a passion for good software. When he is not thinking about processes, he enjoys playing chess or spending time with his family.
Klaus DITTEL
Head of Product Management
Klaus ensures that customer needs, technology and strategy work together perfectly. With a lot of experience and a good sense, he brings new ideas to the finish line. He lives the same passion as in his profession in sports when golfing or hiking.
Martin PAPST
Head of Development
Martin ensures that our software already delivers what kitchens will need tomorrow. When he is not working on new software ideas, he can be found in his own beer brewing kitchen or with a good science fiction novel in his hand.
Akil CELAJ
Head of Support
Akil ensures that our customers always get the support they need. In the summer, he enjoys the sun in his second home in Kosovo.
Andreas GRABNER
Head of IT Infrastructure
Andreas keeps necta's technical base running, reliably and with foresight. And when he is not out and about in the IT world, he takes care of his garden at least as conscientiously as our servers.
Sigrid WALZL
Head of Marketing
Sigrid combines creative storytelling with strategic thinking. She enjoys creating impact with words and moving people with content. She finds her inspiration in the mountains, in the water or with a good book in her hand.
Manuel PANZIRSCH
Head of Sales (CSO)
Manuel is the face of necta in sales. He combines strategy with a hands-on mentality and ensures that interested parties become satisfied customers. In his free time, he recharges his batteries with sports and enjoys spending time with his family.
What our customers say
“The structured introduction of necta and the early involvement of our kitchen and location managers have made a decisive contribution to the high level of acceptance. necta was perceived as a solution, not a burden.”
Thorsten Schumacher
former Project Manager Inventory Management and Catering Management Systems, now Managing Director Keros Consult
“With necta, we have turned the Excel chaos into a clearly structured, digital kitchen process. This not only saves us time, but also ensures reliability in production, allergen labelling and evaluations.”
Mathias Rüßler
Head of School Catering at IN VIA Köln
“Despite initial skepticism in the team, we used necta to introduce a system with a clear structure and good support that is now an indispensable part of everyday work.”
Gerhard Nachbaur
former kitchen manager, Vorderlandhus social center
"The employees who wanted to develop further were enthusiastic about necta from the start, and many of them are still working in our company today."
René Benischek
Production F&B Director, Pletzer Resorts
"necta is like an early warning system for us. We see the cost of goods and all the important key figures immediately, instead of weeks after the monthly closing."
Frank Klix
Managing Partner Vipur Franchise GmbH
"It was important for us to introduce an inventory management system that makes the use of goods transparent on a weekly basis and automatically stores the allergens in the dishes. Today, some colleagues say to me: 'I couldn't imagine it without necta anymore.'"
Bernhard Haas
Kitchen Coordinator at the Red Cross Salzburg
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necta Österreich GmbH
Steinbrückl 7a/11
A-7531 Kemeten
E-mail: kontakt@necta-group.com
Phone: +43 3352 22626
Fax: +43 3352 22626 -80
Company Registration Number: FN 259796d
Company Registration Court: Landesgericht Eisenstadt
VAT Number: ATU61600547
Managing Director: Michael Haas
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necta Inventory Management Software:
The digital heart of modern catering
Digital inventory management instead of gut feeling: Processes that keep your back free
Satisfied Customers
Progress is brewing here!
necta is the software of successful commercial kitchens.
Caterer & Corporate Restaurants
Transparent purchasing, instead of guessing.
From supplier selection to rebate management - keep all key figures in sight for more control, comparability and strategic impact.
Hospitals & Care Facilities
Manage with confidence, instead of juggling.
necta digitalizes your kitchen processes from procurement to analysis. For smooth operations and better decisions.
System Gastronomy & Hospitality
Maintain an overview, instead of micromanaging.
necta brings order to kitchen organization and strengthens your brand from location to location with clear, scalable processes.
“The structured introduction of necta and the early involvement of our kitchen and location managers have made a decisive contribution to the high level of acceptance. necta was perceived as a solution, not a burden.”
Thorsten Schumacher
former Project Manager Inventory Management and Catering Management Systems, now Managing Director Keros Consult
“With necta, we have turned the Excel chaos into a clearly structured, digital kitchen process. This not only saves us time, but also ensures reliability in production, allergen labelling and evaluations.”
Mathias Rüßler
Head of School Catering at IN VIA Köln
“Despite initial skepticism in the team, we used necta to introduce a system with a clear structure and good support that is now an indispensable part of everyday work.”
Gerhard Nachbaur
former kitchen manager, Vorderlandhus social center
"The employees who wanted to develop further were enthusiastic about necta from the start, and many of them are still working in our company today."
René Benischek
Production F&B Director, Pletzer Resorts
"necta is like an early warning system for us. We see the cost of goods and all the important key figures immediately, instead of weeks after the monthly closing."
Frank Klix
Managing Partner Vipur Franchise GmbH
"It was important for us to introduce an inventory management system that makes the use of goods transparent on a weekly basis and automatically stores the allergens in the dishes. Today, some colleagues say to me: 'I couldn't imagine it without necta anymore.'"
Bernhard Haas
Kitchen Coordinator at the Red Cross Salzburg
Why Cloud Kitchen Inventory Management Software
Inventory Management Software is not a nice-to-have
but the foundation for efficient, profitable kitchens.
Kitchens are living systems – with great responsibility. When improvisation becomes routine, risk, costs, and stress increase. Those who professionally organize modern food service need reliable digital support.
What a professional cloud inventory management system like necta offers:
- Structure instead of chaos
All data in one place, networked & reliable - Transparency at the touch of a button
Purchase prices, stock levels, rebates - Make better decisions
Relevant KPIs instead of gut feeling - Legal compliance
Fully LMIV/FIC-compliant - Scalability
Transfer standards, scale locations
Implementation Partners
Do you have questions about necta? Call me directly!
Manuel PANZIRSCHChief Sales Officer at necta
Inventory Management – Core Functions
Inventory Management & ERP Solution
Everything you need for daily kitchen operations: Kitchen, Purchasing & Recipe Management
Document Inventory Movements
Automatic capture via delivery note, POS, or barcode, without additional effort.
Check Stock
View current stock levels in real-time and conduct mobile, paperless inventory
Integrate Allergens
Automated directly from supplier item data into the recipe and onto the menu card.
Document Consumption
From goods usage to returns, fully traceable.
Demonstrate Sustainability
CO₂ footprint per dish automatically from recipe and supplier data, ideal for ESG reporting, brand image, and cost reduction.
Manage Recipes
Centrally, LMIV-compliant, including cost calculation, allergen and nutritional information.
What our customers say
"30–35% less time spent in planning and evaluation thanks to necta; that's not just a number, that's tangible relief for our team in the hectic daily work routine."
Antonio La Rocca
Deputy Head of School Catering, IN VIA Cologne
Extensions
Add-Ons for Inventory Management
necta can be expanded modularly
Menu Ordering System (MBS)
Digital menu selection for residents, patients, guests, or employees - automated & offline-capable.
Benefits
- Directly integrated into production and procurement
- Ordering via app, touchscreen, or terminal
- Automatic forwarding to production and procurement
- Consideration of diets, preferences & allergen information
- Digital billing and analysis
mynecta
The intelligent, web-based solution for facilities that do not require complex MBS functions.
Benefits
- Online ordering for schools, daycare centers & meals on wheels
- Completely web-based – no installation required
- Ordering via web app for parents, students, or external customers
- Simplified functionality for simple menu selection
- Automatic transfer to production & billing
Green Highlights
Inventory Management & Sustainability
With necta, sustainability is not just a goal, but a lived reality, measurable and visible in daily kitchen operations.
Organic
Labeling and preferred selection of certified organic products – transparently integrated into procurement, planning, and ordering.
Regional & seasonal
Local and seasonal ingredients – for shorter distances & better taste. Through the necta.shop, developed in cooperation with Salzburger Agrar Marketing, businesses can order directly from regional producers in the future.
CO2 per meal
Thanks to automatic integration of CO₂ data powered by Eaternity
Water & animal welfare data
Data is automatically transferred from recipes, powered by Eaternity.
Less waste
Cook what is needed – through precise quantity planning.
Optimized route planning
With DeDeFleet, deliveries are efficiently bundled, resulting in fewer trips, less CO₂, and lower costs.
Optimized route planning
With DeDeFleet, deliveries are efficiently bundled, resulting in fewer trips, less CO₂, and lower costs.
Why necta?
Digital Inventory Management
What makes necta different?
Everything in one system
Procurement, warehouse, production, dispensing, analysis – all digital in one system, without siloed solutions.
Cloud-first & independent
Cloud-native, 100% vendor- and hardware-independent – flexible, scalable, future-proof.
Open Ecosystem
Easy integration with existing systems, e.g., POS systems, Eaternity, DeDeFleet, and GDPR-compliant
And above all, we are down-to-earth:
"We don't build castles in the air. We listen, lend a hand, and find pragmatic solutions that work. We don't just want to sell software, but create real added value."
Martin Papst
Head of Development, necta Austria
