History

Certification according to DIN ISO 9001

ConSense GmbH is certified according to ISO 9001:2015 for development, sales, implementation and support of software for management systems.

2023

ConSense receives ÖKOPROFIT® Certification

ConSense has achieved the ÖKOPROFIT® Certification in recognition of its outstanding sustainability efforts. Through reductions of nearly 40 tons of CO2 emissions and energy savings of 350,000 kWh, ConSense demonstrates that eco-friendly practices and business success go hand in hand.

ConSense Introduces AI Integration for Quality Management

A revolution in quality management: Integrated Artificial Intelligence now takes on time-consuming routine tasks in ConSense software solutions. The AI assistant now supports the creation and optimization of texts, processes, and e-learnings.
Introducing its brand new AI integration into its software solutions, ConSense has embraced the future of quality management. By leveraging Artificial Intelligence, ConSense streamlines tasks such as text creation, process optimization, and e-learning, freeing up valuable time and resources.

Whistleblower Protection: ConSense Software Ensures Confidentiality

Introducing the new ConSense v2023.2 software version, ConSense has equipped its management software with an integrated reporting system for whistleblowers. Providing a secure and compliant platform for reporting violations within organizations, ConSense assures confidentiality and protection of disclosures – at no cost to ConSense customers.

20 years of ConSense... and counting

It's a momentous occasion as ConSense celebrates 20 years of innovation and excellence! With the trust of over 750 companies spanning across 30 countries, we eagerly anticipate the countless milestones yet to come. Brace yourselves for what lies ahead… exciting things are in store!

2022

Introducing the New ConSense PORTAL

Experience the growth of the ConSense PORTAL as it unveils a fresh new look and an array of exciting features and functions. Our renowned software solutions for Training Management and ConSense GxP, specially tailored for highly regulated industries, are now available in the web-based ConSense PORTAL.

Service 4.0 - Elevating Customer Service

In collaboration with the DGQ expert group "Excellent Customer Service," a new Maturity Assessment Tool, "Customer Service 4.0", has been published. This exceptional tool is designed to evaluate a company's service quality and to propose action steps based on the assessment. 

ÖKOPROFIT® - Pioneering Sustainability

ConSense GmbH is taking proactive steps towards sustainability by participating in the ÖKOPROFIT® program of StädteRegion Aachen. Through implementing various environmental measures, ConSense is striving to create a positive impact. 

ConSense EXPO - Where Quality Management Meets

The autumn edition of the virtual QM trade fair, ConSense EXPO, has firmly established itself as a popular meeting point for quality management. With over 1,000 conference attendees, this event showcases the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in the field. 

2021

Growth

ConSense grows and expands continuously. Once again, additional offices are being acquired at the Aachen headquarters. The total office space has thus doubled since the middle of 2018.

Hosting

ConSense Hosting Services complements ConSense’s comprehensive service portfolio. On servers located in Germany, ConSense PORTAL – the web-based solution for Quality Management and Integrated Management Systems – is provided. Backups, monitoring, maintenance and updates including version management are included in the hosting services – at the highest data security standards available.

2020

EXPO 2020 – Virtual trade fair

The first virtual trade fair on quality management and integrated management is organised by ConSense in May 2020. Due to the popularity of the event, it is extended by a few days and it is repeated in October 2020.

5th North-German quality day - Online event

The event for all quality enthusiasts with practical, cross-industry exchange - hosted by ConSense in cooperation with DGQ, DQS and QZ - takes place in virtual format for the first time. 

2019

ConSense Management Consulting

ConSense Management Consulting, profound and practice-oriented management consulting, complements the portfolio of ConSense as a new service. From the perspective of the QM system as a living system, ConSense has developed a process model that reflects the life cycle in four phases and serves to identify important fields of action: the QM lifecycle.

ConSense Campus – Learn, apply & share

The ConSense Academy receives a new look and a new name: The ConSense Campus features extensive training opportunities on current topics from the world of quality management and many new additional features, such as the new video tutorials for self-study. 

Growth and additional offices

ConSense GmbH opens a sales office in Friedrichshafen in July 2019.

Competence network of “Family-friendly companies”

ConSense becomes a partner of the competence network "Family-friendly companies in your region". 

2018

ConSense PORTAL 

The ConSense PORTAL is modern, web-based software solution for quality and integrated management systems and thus represents the complete new edition of the previous web solution.

Growth and move

ConSense grows and expands continuously. Additional office space is added.

Innovation Award-IT 2018 for ConSense COMPACT

ConSense COMPACT is the winner of the Innovation Award-IT 2018 in the category "Quality Management”

ConSense GDPR

The product portfolio is extended by ConSense GDPR in order to build a data protection management system implicitly required by the regulation.

German Innovation Award 2018 for ConSense Minutes

ConSense Minutes won the first German Innovation Award 2018 in the category "Office Solutions".

ConSense international

The ConSense software interface is now available in 17 languages.

ConSense GxP International

ConSense GxP ENTERPRISE addresses the increased requirements in the life science sector with regard to the international use of management systems.

2017

Growth and Move

ConSense continues to grow and moves again.

Foundation of the ConSense Group GmbH

ConSense divisions are brought together under a single holding company to support international growth.

TOP3 Innovation Award IT 2017 for ConSense Minutes

ConSense Minutes has reached the TOP 3 in the category Office Management of the Innovation Award IT of the Initiative Mittelstand and was awarded the title BEST OF 2017 by the jury.

Austria

The ConSense Management Systems GmbH is founded.

Modules

More than 15 modules for different applications complement the integrated quality management system of ConSense.

2016

ConSense International

ConSense's QM software solutions are being used in over 30 countries and in 14 different languages.

2015

ConSense GxP

ConSense GxP is included to the product portfolio to meet the specific requirements of the life science industry.

10th ConSense User Conference

The 10th ConSense User Conference takes place for 3 days in Aachen.

2014

Growth and more space

ConSense is growing. Further office space is added.

2013

ConSense Minutes

With ConSense Minutes, ConSense revolutionizes the documentation of meetings worldwide.

2008

Growth and Move

ConSense continues to grow and expands its office space again.

2007

ConSense FORMS

ConSense FORMS supports the simple integration of workflow management into process management. In addition to the level of standard documentation, it also supports verification documentation.

2006

Growth and Move

ConSense grows rapidly and moves into a larger office complex.

Type Approval of Germanischer Lloyd

ConSense GmbH receives the Type Approval Certificate of Germanischer Lloyd for the software support of quality management systems in the maritime sector.

ENTERPRISE

The new product line ENTERPRISE meets special requirements of complex management systems of larger companies and corporations.