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CIO Studie 2025

CIO Study 2025: Between Strategy and Reality in Digital Transformation

The digital transformation is placing greater demands on IT decision-makers than ever before. But where do companies really stand? Our latest survey reveals the priorities that are being set – and where the biggest hurdles lie. Take part now and gain exclusive insights!
Podcast: Beratung und Software für die kommunale Wärmeplanung

Podcast: Sustainable IT – an investment in the future or an expensive image boost?

Sustainable IT – an investment in the future or an expensive image boost? In the third CIO Advisory debate podcast, Olaf Terhorst and Nils Gralfs from mgm consulting partners engage in a heated discussion about whether green IT is actually a driver of returns or whether it will ultimately fizzle out as nothing more than a PR stunt. They not only highlight ecological aspects such as IT's contribution to reducing the carbon footprint, but also economic arguments, regulatory challenges and the danger of greenwashing.
Whitepaper Cloud-Computing in der öffentlichen Verwaltung: Stand, Perspektiven und digitale Souveränität

White paper Cloud computing in public administration: current status, prospects and digital sovereignty

In times of geopolitical tension, digital sovereignty is no longer an abstract concept, but a strategic necessity – especially for public administrations. More and more authorities are recognising that smart use of cloud computing not only increases efficiency, but also control over data and digital processes. But what is the status quo? What cloud projects already exist – and what needs to happen for Germany to become more digitally sovereign? Our white paper provides the answers.
CIO-Leitfaden 2025

IT modernisation and digital sovereignty in the AI era: A guide for IT managers

CIOs and IT managers are faced with the challenge of continuously modernising their IT landscapes while strengthening their company's digital sovereignty. Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a key role in this – as a driver of efficiency, innovation and risk management. In this blog article, we take a closer look at the key topics of IT modernisation, digital sovereignty, artificial intelligence, and organisation, culture and governance.

Podcast: Low Code / No Code – Game changer or risk for IT?

Low code and no code – for some, it's the democratisation of IT; for others, it's the next step towards shadow IT. In the second episode of their CIO Debate podcast, Olaf Terhorst and Nils Gralfs discuss the opportunities, risks and future prospects of visual development platforms and their impact on organisations, IT departments and strategic management.
CIO Studie 2025

Data strategy, compliance and IT modernisation for insurance companies: InsureNXT 2025

The insurance industry is facing major challenges – from DORA to digitalisation. Our experts Erik Schilling and Steffen Müller will be at insureNXT on 14–15 May and look forward to talking to decision-makers from the industry.
eGovernment Readers Choice Awards 2025: mgm nominiert für ausgezeichnete Beratung

eGovernment Readers’ Choice Awards 2025: nominated for outstanding consulting services

We are delighted to have been nominated once again for the eGovernment Readers' Choice Award in the Consultant category. Having won the Platinum Award four times in a row, we are naturally keen to defend our title this year. Help us do so by voting for mgm in the Consultant category.

Podcast: Digital sovereignty pros and cons – a debate

The question of how companies will choose their IT and software partners in the future is becoming increasingly important in light of global developments. Nils Gralfs and Olaf Terhorst from mgm consulting partners shed light on the topic of digital sovereignty from two perspectives – in a pro-and-con debate with plenty of practical examples, personal anecdotes and clear arguments. Listen now!

This is how the Dessau municipal utilities mastered their SAP S/4HANA transformation

Dessau municipal utilities are mastering the digital transformation with SAP S/4HANA – and relying on more than just technology. In changement! we report on how a clever dual strategy of digitisation and change management is successfully shaping the transformation.

Data-driven change management: successfully shaping change with data

Technological innovations, changes in the market and economic uncertainties challenge companies to constantly reinvent themselves. However, change does not happen by itself – it must be planned, managed and sustainably anchored in the corporate culture. This is precisely where data-driven change management comes in: with a data-based approach that creates transparency, minimises risks and makes success measurable.