IT Strategy Consulting

Developing a future-proof IT strategy that supports business objectives, takes technological innovations into account, and establishes sustainable IT governance

Challenges for Businesses

  • Lack of a long-term IT strategy → High costs & security risks

  • Lack of IT governance → Unclear responsibilities & shadow IT

  • Lack of innovation → Outdated IT systems

Our Consulting Services

  • IT Vision & Roadmap Development → A Clear Strategy for the Coming Years

  • Technology & Architecture Consulting → Future-Proof IT Solutions

  • IT Budgeting & Cost Planning → Efficiently Manage Investments

  • IT Governance & Compliance → Optimizing Policies & Processes

Expected benefits for you

  • More Efficient IT & Cost Transparency
  • Enhanced Security & Compliance

  • Future-proof IT for Innovation & Growth

Our Approach

Phase 1: IT Analysis & Maturity Assessment

  • Assessment of the IT Organization & Systems

  • Interviews with stakeholders

  • SWOT Analysis of the Current IT Infrastructure

  • Documented IT maturity analysis, including benchmarks

Phase 2: Defining the Target IT Architecture

  • Development of an IT roadmap (cloud, on-premises, hybrid)

  • Technology Selection & Strategic Roadmap

  • IT Governance & Compliance Framework

  • Zielbild der IT-Architektur inkl. Technologievorschläge

Phase 3: Development of the IT Strategy & Roadmap

  • Development of the IT Strategy & Roadmap

  • Identification of specific measures for transformation

  • Development of an IT Investment Strategy

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis & Prioritization

  • Detailed IT roadmap with priorities

Phase 4: Implementation Planning

  • Definition of KPIs & Performance Measurement

  • Governance and operational models for sustainable implementation

  • Presentation of Results & Recommendations

  • Recommendations & Implementation Steps

  • Governance Model for Long-Term IT Management

IT Strategy & Roadmap: From IT Analysis to an Actionable Target Architecture

Are you looking to modernize your IT, reduce costs, strengthen security and compliance, and deliver faster at the same time? We provide end-to-end support—from IT analysis and maturity assessments to defining your target IT architecture, and developing an IT strategy complete with a roadmap and a concrete implementation plan.

Our approach is structured into five clear phases and ensures rapid transparency, sound decisions, and a practical transformation.

Our Approach (Scope of Work)

Together with senior management and the IT department, we clarify goals, expectations, and decision-making processes:

  • Definition of strategic guidelines (e.g., innovation, standardization, digitalization)
  • Definition of target criteria (e.g., time-to-market, flexibility, cost-benefit)
  • Establishing communication channels, roles, committees, and project structure
    Optional: Stakeholder/interest analysis

Result: A clear project mandate, sound governance, and a shared understanding of the goal.

We assess your current IT infrastructure and evaluate its strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring attention:

  • Mapping of the current landscape (applications, infrastructure, data flows, interfaces)
  • Analysis of IT Services and Business-IT Alignment
  • Interviews with IT and business units (e.g., Purchasing, HR, Production)
  • Maturity model assessment across key dimensions such as:
    • Organization & Governance
    • Application landscape
    • Infrastructure & Cloud
    • Processes & Tools
    • Budget & Resources
  • SWOT Analysis and Benchmark Comparison

Result: A clear picture of the current situation, including pain points, a maturity assessment, and prioritized areas for action.

Based on these findings, we develop a realistic, future-proof target architecture:

  • Design principles (e.g., modularization, automation, cloud-first, zero trust)
  • IT roadmap, including target architecture (e.g., hybrid/multi-cloud)
  • Application strategy (e.g., buy vs. build, platform strategy)
  • Organizational and operational model (e.g., DevOps, shared services)
  • Consultation with departments to ensure acceptance

Result: A clear vision (both visual and written) with clear guidelines and architectural goals.

We translate the vision and areas of focus into a prioritized roadmap:

  • Sequencing by Feasibility and Impact
  • Resource and Effort Estimation (Internal/External)
  • Dependencies (technical and organizational)
  • Specific initiatives, including IT projects and “quick wins”
  • Visualized roadmaps/portfolios (e.g., Kanban, Gantt)

Result: A detailed IT roadmap, including prioritization, a list of actions, and an outlook on expected outcomes.

To ensure that strategy is put into practice, we prepare for its operational implementation:

  • Presentation of results for management, IT, and business units
  • Implementation and Governance Model for Long-Term Management
  • Workshop on implementation and joint finalization
    Optional: Preparation of pitches for the Executive Board and Supervisory Board

Result: Specific recommendations for action, an implementation framework, and a clear path forward for the transformation.

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