Migrating applications to the cloud is a strategic milestone for many companies—but it’s far more than a technical project. The success of implementing new cloud-based systems depends largely on how well users are engaged and prepared for the transition. Training plays a central role in this process, yet it faces unique challenges. This blog article…
Selecting IT Service Providers: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them The selection of IT service providers is a crucial step in any IT or outsourcing project. This process goes through several phases: after the tender documents are completed, suitable providers are identified and invited to submit proposals. Then, the received offers are negotiated, leading…
The EU Regulation DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) establishes a unified framework for the European financial sector to manage cybersecurity and ICT risks. Its goal is to strengthen the EU financial market by harmonizing requirements and standards in cybersecurity and ICT risk management, ensuring resilience and adaptability—operational resilience—of financial institutions during and after disruptions. Implementation…
Many businesses in Germany are facing a growing shortage of skilled IT professionals. This trend is largely driven by demographic shifts in the German labour market, as the baby boomer generation approaches retirement. Increasing staffing gaps are compelling companies to reconsider how they manage this issue within the IT sector. We’re exploring potential solutions, focusing…
When it comes to outsourcing IT services—particularly commodity services such as data centre operations or workplace management—there is a wealth of experience. As a result, it has become common practice to delegate parts of IT operations to external service providers. However, many organisations remain hesitant about outsourcing IT security services due to the perceived high…
Risk management in IT vendor management is essential to minimize risks during and after the outsourcing of IT services, ensuring smooth service operations. In today’s digital world, businesses are increasingly dependent on IT services, making the efficiency and quality of these services critical to their success. In the following, we show how to effectively handle…