Transition of the IT department as a new base for the coming CIO

In many organisations, IT is still perceived primarily as a cost centre — a necessary but time- and resource-consuming function.

Limited cost transparency fuels internal frustration, accountability is avoided, and IT departments are often left to operate in isolation, fighting an uphill battle.

At the same time, management headlines are full of buzzwords:

“IT as a rockstar.”
“Digital first.”
“AI everywhere.”

The reality inside the organisation often looks very different.

Never before has a knowledge discipline evolved as rapidly and spread as broadly across businesses as Artificial Intelligence does today.

Never before has economic transformation been driven so forcefully by topics such as AI, Big Data, Cloud, IoT, Machine Learning, Blockchain, wallets and tokens.

This makes one thing clear:

Innovation does not replace fundamentals. It depends on them.
Only organisations with strong, transparent and pragmatic IT foundations can absorb change, enable innovation and scale sustainably.

Cost Transparency & Business Value

Where do IT costs actually arise — and what value do they generate?

We create clarity within a short time frame:

Capture and structure IT costs
Analyse cost drivers and organisational structures
Link IT spending directly to business processes and outcomes

Using iterative, pragmatic steps, we enable fact-based decisions instead of assumptions.

Our focus is on ROI and measurable business impact.

We identify which IT services truly create value and align resources accordingly.

Not everything that is technically possible is economically meaningful.

Data Protection & IT Security

Data protection and IT security are not optional — they are the foundation of trust with customers, partners and employees.

We ensure that security is embedded from the start (Security by Design) and that regulatory requirements such as GDPR are met pragmatically and efficiently.

We align with recognised standards and frameworks, including:

BSI C5, NIS2, SOC 2, TISAX
ISO 27001, NIST Framework

For cloud environments (AWS, Azure, SAP), we ensure alignment with established certifications such as ISO 27017 / ISO 27018 and BSI C5.

Our principle is clear:

Secure. Pragmatic. Economically sound.

No oversized programmes — but a robust IT architecture that enables growth.

Realignment & Modernisation of the IT Landscape

Cost pressure, security requirements and rising user expectations demand a modern, agile IT setup.

Together with you, we define a future-ready IT strategy and Target Operating Model (TOM) — focused on:

Efficiency and scalability
Cloud enablement
Data analytics and AI readiness

Using Technology Business Management (TBM), we make IT’s contribution transparent and link investments directly to corporate objectives.

This enables clear, traceable decisions between “Run the Business” and “Change the Business.”

Restructuring & Building IT Organisations

In many companies, IT has grown organically — but structures and governance have not kept pace.

The result: rising costs, unclear ownership and frustration across all stakeholders.

We support the reorganisation together with your teams:

Pragmatic, not dogmatic
Clear responsibilities and decision paths
Lean, fit-for-purpose processes (FitSM, YaSM, ITIL light)

Our focus is not on rigid frameworks, but on people, enablement, collaboration and clear communication.

We act as servant leaders — stabilising, structuring and empowering — before handing responsibility back to the organisation.

The Result

A stabilised IT function, a transparent operating model and an organisation that is ready for handover.

The incoming CIO steps into an environment that is:

Operationally stable
Financially transparent
Strategically aligned
Ready to move forward — not firefighting from day one

The outcome:

Clear responsibilities
Strong business involvement
Transparent processes
Motivated, empowered teams

An IT organisation aligned with real business priorities — not internal politics.