Service 04
IT & AI Consulting
Technology decisions are expensive — especially the wrong ones. We advise SMEs and startups on everything IT and AI: from whether AI is worth it for a specific process, through software selection and architecture, to a full digitalization roadmap. Honest, understandable and without a sales agenda.
The Problem
Everyone talks about AI. Hardly anyone tells you what it means for your business.
Between hype and half-knowledge, it's hard to make good decisions: Which promises are real? Which software fits? What should you do in-house, what should you buy? Bad decisions here don't just cost money — they cost years, because the wrong systems aren't easy to get rid of.
Our Solution
Clarity before technology.
We look at your business first, then at the tech. The result: concrete, prioritized recommendations — what's worth it, what isn't, what comes first — with realistic costs and timelines. Because we build and operate systems ourselves, we advise from practice, not from slide decks.
Our Process
- 01
Assessment
Systems, processes, pain points and goals — we listen and build an honest picture.
- 02
Analysis
Evaluating options against clear criteria: benefit, cost, risks, dependencies.
- 03
Recommendation
Concrete, prioritized roadmap — understandable for management, actionable for the team.
- 04
Support
On request, we support implementation — directly or as a sparring partner for your existing provider.
Tools & Technologies
- AI Strategy & Use-Case Assessment
- Architecture Reviews
- Software Selection
- Digitalization Roadmaps
- GDPR & AI Compliance
- Make-or-Buy Decisions
Typical Use Cases
AI Potential Analysis
Where does AI genuinely pay off in your company? Prioritized use cases with realistic benefit estimates.
Second Opinion Before Investment
Got a proposal from a systems integrator? We independently verify whether the solution and price match your needs.
Digital Roadmap
From current state to target vision: a realistic multi-year plan for your IT and digitalization initiatives.
Deliverables
What you concretely receive from consulting.
Outputs you can execute
- Prioritized roadmap with explicit sequence
- Effort/risk framing for major decisions
- Decision brief for management and stakeholders
- Execution model: internal, external or hybrid
What it deliberately is not
- not slideware without implementation relevance
- not tool recommendations without business context
- not hidden vendor-lock recommendations
- not "do everything at once" programs without priority
Kosten & Umfang
What drives consulting scope
Consulting effort depends mostly on system landscape breadth and decision depth, not on presentation volume.
- Number of systems/process domains in scope
- Data/documentation quality of current state
- Decision depth (strategy vs architecture vs tooling)
- Cross-team alignment complexity
- Expected implementation support level
Angebotsprozess
How we scope advisory work
We align problem framing, stakeholders and expected decision outputs first, then define scope to match actionable outcomes.
Budget
Share your realistic advisory range. We prioritize highest-leverage decisions first and stage the rest accordingly.
Rahmenbedingungen
When we are likely not the best consulting fit
Some assignments are not consulting problems but mandate or procurement decisions.
- If the solution is already purchased and only external confirmation is expected.
- If there is no willingness to adapt process ownership or governance.
- If only a fast tool short-list is needed without decision logic.
Nächste Schritte
What usually follows
Web/software implementation
If roadmap outcome prioritizes platform build, execution usually starts here.
→ weiterdenkenAutomation rollout
Many consulting outcomes lead into clearly staged process automation work.
→ weiterdenkenM365/infrastructure baseline
If operations baseline is weak, Microsoft 365 and system setup projects usually follow.
→ weiterdenkenFrequently Asked Questions
Who benefits from IT and AI consulting?+
Any business facing a technology decision: introducing new software, improving processes with AI, modernizing the IT landscape or properly scoping a digital project. Especially for SMEs without a dedicated CTO, a few consulting hours often prevent five- to six-figure mis-investments.
What sets you apart from large consulting firms?+
We don't advise just to sell more billable days afterward. Our recommendations are implementation-ready because we build and operate systems ourselves — we know what works in practice. And we communicate in a way that both management and the team can understand.
Where does AI really pay off for mid-sized businesses?+
Most reliably where text, documents or data are processed regularly: document handling, customer communication, knowledge management, reporting, content creation. AI is less valuable for processes that are rare, highly individual or legally sensitive. Drawing that line is at the core of our consulting.
How does a consulting engagement work?+
Usually in three steps: assessment (systems, processes, goals), analysis with concrete recommendations, and optionally supporting implementation — either by us or your existing provider. You always receive a result you can act on independently.
Are you tied to specific vendors or products?+
No. We recommend what fits your case — whether Microsoft, open source, cloud or on-premises. If we could implement a solution ourselves, we tell you transparently; the decision is yours.
What does an initial consultation cost?+
The initial conversation is free and non-binding. After that, we work with clearly scoped consulting packages or on a time-and-materials basis — always with an agreed-upon framework upfront.
Contact
Sounds like your challenge?
Free initial consultation — on inquiries, we usually get back to you within 24 hours for an initial response.