After more than two decades, an era in the ICT channel is coming to an end: cop agent will be discontinued on 30 November 2025. The software, which served many system houses and ICT resellers as a reliable tool for procurement and product research, will be fully replaced by the ITscope platform in the future.
From idea to established solution
The cop agent was created over 20 years ago by Arnd Villwock and Hermann Mertens. Their vision was to develop software that radically simplifies the procurement process for system houses and increases transparency. This goal made the cop agent a key player in the ICT channel.
Since ITscope's acquisition of cop in 2020, both companies and their teams have grown together step by step. Almost all former cop employees remain on board, contributing their expertise to the platform. “From the very beginning, we saw the merger of cop and ITscope as an opportunity to bring the best ideas and experiences of both teams into a shared vision. Now the time has come to pool all our strengths into one platform that will strengthen the channel in the long term,” explains Benjamin Mund, co-founder and Managing Director of ITscope.
Customers benefit from a unified platform
Many former cop customers are already actively using ITscope – and are rediscovering the familiar strengths of their previous software. “Our customers appreciate the high level of reliability they were used to with cop. That is exactly what we are building on – enhanced with additional features such as access to over 350 distributors, an open API, flexible ERP integrations, and the ability to set up a dedicated B2B shop directly with ITscope,” says Oliver Gorges, Director Sales & Marketing at ITscope and former authorised officer at cop. “We support every customer in the transition and work together to find the optimal solution.”
Personal guidance during the transition
Current cop users can already start a trial phase with ITscope and receive personalised advice. “We want to make this transition as smooth as possible,” emphasises Oliver Gorges. “Many long-standing customers know us personally – and that personal connection will continue going forward.” ITscope offers all cop users the opportunity to help shape the next stage of development in the ICT channel and benefit from a platform that is already equipped for the demands of tomorrow.
Benjamin Mund (CEO) and Oliver Gorges (Director Sales & Marketing) at ITscope.
About ITscope
ITscope is a leading platform for IT procurement and sales in the B2B sector. System houses, resellers, distributors and manufacturers digitally compare, procure, and sell ICT products via ITscope. The cloud-based platform offers over 7 million items from more than 350 suppliers and supports e-procurement as well as e-commerce with customisable B2B shops. Interfaces to ERP systems, e-procurement, and shop integrations allow business processes to be seamlessly integrated into existing IT systems.
