About us

20+

years on the market

1000+

installations

1500+

APIs

350K+

active users

For over 20 years, we have helped organizations securely integrate, sync, and manage business data. Today, we extend those integration and synchronization capabilities to meet modern cybersecurity and compliance standards, connecting platforms such as Microsoft Exchange, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 / Office 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and other enterprise systems — without the need for resource‑draining custom development.

Our customers range from mid-sized companies to large enterprises and public-sector organizations. They all share the same challenge: fragmented data, rising cybersecurity demands, disconnected processes, and the need to ensure business continuity and resilient operations. We help them overcome this with scalable, future-proof integration and protection of their critical business data, supporting robust Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) scenarios.

Headquartered in Europe and supported by a global partner network, we serve customers worldwide from our offices in Denver, CO (United States), Malacky (Slovakia), Madeira (Portugal), Vienna (Austria), and Malaysia. We combine engineering excellence with a strong focus on long-term relationships.

We don’t just deliver software; we stay with you to make sure your integrations and security posture remain robust as your systems, data, and business needs evolve.

Our vision

Our international team is dedicated to meet norms, standards, and state of the art technologies. We are a “Port of Trust” for our partners, customers, producers we are on the journey to become a global known player.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to ensure secure, trustworthy communication for every business and public entity. As a recognized global provider, we commit to the highest standards of security and trust, making technology safe for all.

2004

Founding Cross National Solutions

Mag. Thomas Berndorfer and MMag. Maria Lacko started their journey in Austria and Slovakia together under the name Cross National Solutions, later shortened to CNS. The business later differentiated into 4 main branches each forming a separate company.

2009

Development of Connect Bridge starts

The long-term vision of Connect Bridge is to be the integration tool for any developer, any software, and any budget.

2011

Connect Bridge is officially launched to market

After 2 years of the development and testing the Connect Bridge is ready for the market. Partners are signing up for demos and Connecting Software is doing ongoing trainings to teach the new technology.

Dynamics CRM, NAV and SharePoint connectors released

Connect Bridge starts with 3 important connectors targeting widely used Microsoft systems. More and more connectors are being added over time

2012

100+ installations of Connect Bridge

Sales of Connect Bridge start to take off as the product rapidly evolves.

2013

Connecting Software Inc. in USA is founded

Thomas visits Silicon Valley, California to prepare the start of Connecting Software in the USA. A subsidiary is established with headquarters in Denver, Colorado.

2014

200+ installations of Connect Bridge

Platform is being used worldwide in various scenarios in B2C, B2B and government projects. More connectors are being added. Support team and team of developers working on Connect Bridge is growing.

2015

Microsoft Partner of the year Finalist award

After years of hard work Microsoft recognized the value of Connecting Software and awarded us Microsoft Partner of the year 2015 Finalist in the category Windows 8 custom app development.

More than 50 partners are actively promoting Connect Bridge

After winning Microsoft Partner of the year 2015 Finalist award more and more system integrators and ISVs start to use Connect Bridge.

2016

Connecting Software launches SaaS portal in Azure

Our out-of-the-box products are now available as SaaS solutions.

Connecting Software goes to Canada, new products released

CB Permissions Replicator is now being used within the Government of Canada! CB Exchange Server Sync is launched, listed on Azure Marketplace. The Connecting Software team is growing, our solutions are being used around the world.

Co-selling agreement with Microsoft

CB Dynamics CRM – SharePoint Permissions Replicator available in the Microsoft sales and partner channel.

2017

AppSource and Azure Government Cloud

Our solutions are being sold on AppSource and in Azure Government.

1000+ installations of Connect Bridge

Connecting Software continues to find global success.

Founded Madeira location

Connecting Software opens a new location on the island of Madeira with a team of 10 and growing... stay tuned!

Co-sell ready partner for Azure Marketplace

New Era begins: OPC UA Connector & Industry 4.0

2018

Connecting Software has more than 70 partners

Document Extractor helps businesses to minimize storage space and comply with data protection regulation

Meeting the Prime Minister of Portugal at the Web Summit in Lisbon

Participation booth in the Microsoft Inspire conference in Las Vegas

2019

Blockchain technology launched

Smart Stamp Document Sealing with blockchain technology is an up-to-date solution to the issues of data compliance, storage and auditability.

5 Microsoft Gold Competencies achieved

Certified for Windows Server 2019

More public sector, big enterprise customers

Document Extractor Build for Salesforce platform™ launch on AppExchange

2020

Connecting Software Launches Blockchain Seal Solution for Documents in Microsoft SharePoint

Connecting Software wins “Top 10 Blockchain Solution Provider 2020” for CB Blockchain Seal

2021

CB Blockchain Seal for SharePoint awarded with Innovation Index Award in 2021 by Deep Analysis

Connecting Software is awarded ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification

Connecting Software proudly hosted the President of Madeira’s Regional Government at its Portuguese office

2022

CB Document Metadata Reporting is now available in AppExchange

2023

CB Exchange Server Sync has been launched for Data Diodes, with promising projects underway

Microsoft Top Tier Partner achievement with more than 10 solutions available in Azure Marketplace and AppSource

Connecting Software Now Participating in the Data Privacy Framework Program

Digital Factory Software & Blockchain Authentication Project Wins Award

2024

Connecting Software’s CEO Thomas Berndorfer Appointed Honorary Consul of Austria in Madeira

Connecting Software Inc. is now ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified alongside Connecting Software KG

Over 30 National Departments, Public Sector agencies, States, and Governments count on Connecting Software for their integration needs.

2026

Connecting Software Malaysia was established

We expand our global footprint by opening our new daughter company in Malaysia, strengthening our presence in the APAC region and bringing localized support, consultancy, and integration expertise closer to our customers and partners.

Meet our leaders

THOMAS BERNDORFER, CEO & FOUNDER

A serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years’ experience in IT and business applications. A mastermind behind Connecting Software’s innovative products and an easy-to-use integration platform.

Kirill Zhuklinets,
CTO

A tech enthusiast with 20 years of experience in the IT world, he is always looking for the latest innovations to level up his game. He has extensive experience in Agile, SAFe, Lean and Kanban methodologies, holds ITIL,

Phillip Frangandonis, CFO

With a keen analytical mind and strong financial acumen, Phillip's journey in the world of numbers and strategic financial planning has brought him to the heart of Connecting Software as our Chief Financial Officer since August 2021.

Meet our leaders

Thomas Berndorfer

CEO

A serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years’ experience in IT and business applications. A mastermind behind Connecting Software’s innovative products and an easy-to-use integration platform.

Born in Austria and having grown in Germany, he combines Viennese charm and German workaholism. Openly calls company’s products ‘unsexy software’ but proudly sells them to thousands of customers around the world.

After establishing another office in Madeira, Portugal, fell in love with the island and named it his second home. Rides a motorbike to work, goes for a swim in the ocean or a mountain walk when he feels like and offers this lifestyle to any professional interested to join the company.

Adam Maurer

COO

A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a background in IT. The driving force behind Connecting Software’s ISO 9001 and 27001 certifications and CB Dynamics 365 to SharePoint Permissions Replicator WCAG 2.1 Level AA accreditation.

Adam is a native southern Californian that joined Connecting Software in 2021 after successful careers in the hospitality and eCommerce industries. He is a strategist by nature and has a passion for mentoring team members. He enjoys digging into the fine details to discover root causes to problems but always keeps an eye on the big picture.

A licensed skydiver, scuba diver, world traveler, snowboarder, golfer, and full-time father and husband, Adam seeks adventures any chance he can get with his family.

Kirill Zhuklinets

CTO

A tech enthusiast with 20 years of experience in the IT world, he is always looking for the latest innovations to level up his game.

He has extensive experience in Agile, SAFe, Lean and Kanban methodologies, holds ITIL, Azure Solution Architect, and Microsoft .NET Developer certifications and believes that everything should be “DevOps-ed” and automated.

Born in the USSR (modern-day Ukraine), he spent most of his life in Russia before finding paradise on Madeira island, Portugal.

When Kirill is not conquering the tech world, he loves exploring new countries and experiencing other cultures. He is also a car racing enthusiast, and was a powerlifter but is now more into jogging.

Marciano Barros

CSO

Marciano Barros began as the Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Connecting Software in January 2024, bringing with him extensive computer science experience and a collection of over 40 technology certifications, including CISSP, CEH, CompTIA, and Microsoft Azure specializations.

His continuous dedication to education and technology is central to his character and reflects a deep commitment to both personal and professional development.

As CSO, Marciano's role is pivotal in directing our cybersecurity strategy and ensuring the security of our assets. His comprehensive approach to cybersecurity certainly helps maintain the security of our digital landscape.

Phillip Frangandonis

CFO

With a profound passion for precision and an eye for detail, Phillip's expertise lies in turning financial complexity into strategic opportunity, ensuring our growth is both sustainable and scalable.

Beyond the balance sheets, Phillip is a family man, married with two children, and an avid football enthusiast. His move to Portugal has ignited a keen interest in learning Portuguese, embracing the local culture with the same enthusiasm he brings to his professional life.

Awards

We've held various Microsoft Gold and Silver competencies over the past decade. Our current status reflects our dedication to developing solutions adding value to the Microsoft ecosystem. We're proud to be highly accredited by Microsoft and recognized for our powerful solutions.

Our commitment to safety and security has been officially confirmed by TÜV SÜD: Connecting Software s.r.o. & KG and Connecting Software Inc. are officially certified with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001. This endorses that we are trustworthy and that we operate with a quality management system and information security management assurance that meet the best-known standards.

Connecting Software has been a Google Partner since 2025. We provide trusted solutions to sync and migrate between Google Workspace and Microsoft environments—covering email, calendars, documents, and libraries. Whether you need a full migration or ongoing synchronization, we support complex enterprise requirements including BCP and coexistence (co-op) scenarios to ensure a smooth transition and uninterrupted collaboration.

Our Truth Enforcer solution was awarded the 2021’s Innovation Index Award by Deep Analysis. The award recognizes Truth Enforcer for SharePoint as an innovative way to distribute trust to the many files supported and different types of stakeholders, from employees to customers, or even partners.

Connecting Software is proud to have been chosen as “Top Blockchain Solution Provider” by the Enterprise Security Magazine in 2020. It was gratifying to become part of the worldwide Top 10 providers with Truth Enforcer and Truth Enforcer for SharePoint solutions, which bring the power of Blockchain technology to ensure file integrity.

Connecting Software is a Salesforce Partner since 2019. Not only do we offer a top-rated Salesforce SharePoint integration solution with our Document Extractor Built for Salesforce, but we also provide an automated way for integrating Salesforce with multiple Exchange servers, CB Salesforce Exchange Sync and a solution for Database Salesforce Sync.

Azure Government is, “The most trusted cloud for US government agencies and their partners,” according to Microsoft. Therefore, we are proud to have our flagship CB Dynamics 365 to SharePoint Permissions Replicator listed. This means US public sector organizations can protect the CRM documents they have stored in SharePoint.

BCSP – The Business-Critical SharePoint Program is a Microsoft partner program that includes top solution and service providers who focus on advanced, company-wide SharePoint solutions. One of those solutions is CB SharePoint Exchange Sync.

The Connect Bridge platform is Windows Server 2019 Certified. This means we’ve passed testing and our platform & products are confirmed compatible. Plus, this certification validates the implementation of best practices for the Windows Server 2019 platform. In other words – you can rely on us!

Back in 2018, we were a Finalist in the IAMCP P2P Awards. The International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP) is the leading independent global organization for business networking in the Microsoft partner eco-system with 100+ chapters in over 40 countries around the world. IAMCP members represent the trusted, independent voice of the Microsoft partner community.

Connecting Software around the world

United States

Address:

4949 S Syracuse St, Ste 550
Denver, CO 80237

Phone:

+1 (720) 577-3030

Slovakia

Address:

Polna 5626
Malacky, 90101

Phone:

+421 347 725 637

Portugal

Address:

Rua João de Deus, 12 E - Fr. C
9050-027 Funchal, Madeira

Phone:

+351 291 945 098

Austria

Address:

Gumpendorfer Straße 19
1060 Vienna

Phone:

+43 1 3707 200

Company ID: 286896g
VAT ID: ATU 63160616

Malaysia

Address:

Jalan USJ 11/3j
Subang Jaya, 47610, Selangor

Phone:

+60 3 6043 2738

A family-owned business, free from venture capital and external debt. We are a certified Microsoft co-selling Partner offering cloud, on-premises and hybrid solutions to customers around the world and across sectors.

CNS Austria is a cross-border consulting company with offices in Vienna, Malacky and Kuty (Slovakia) and focused on the Austrian/Slovak market. Supporting and optimizing expansion in both directions.

CNS EuroGrants’ core business is to draw financial resources from national and international aid funds. The company helps both the private and public sector.

About us

Our vision

OUR MISSION