Smart-Q was founded in 2010 by Daniel Zenz in Bochum and provides a specialized patient documentation platform, ISPC, serving over 550 customers, including hospitals, hospices, and universities. In addition, the company offers pain documentation software and software for mediation and litigation for public institutions (e.g. Ethic Commissions). Clients of Smart-Q include leading medical associations, universities, hospitals, and private care providers.