Why IFS consulting

Decisions need foundations, not sales slides

IT decisions tie up budget for years. We consult vendor-independently: no quotas, no preferred products — just a sober assessment of what fits your requirements, your team and your budget. The result is always a decision basis you can present to your management.

What we deliver

The four building blocks of our consulting

IT strategy & digitalization roadmap

Where is your IT today, and where does it need to be in three years? Together we develop a realistic target picture and a prioritized roadmap — aligned with business goals, budget and your team’s capacity.

  • As-is analysis and target picture
  • Prioritized roadmap of measures
  • Budget and resource planning
  • Alignment with business goals

Technology evaluation & vendor selection

We compare technologies and vendors against your requirements instead of data sheets — with a transparent evaluation matrix and a clear, justified recommendation.

  • Requirements catalog and evaluation matrix
  • Market overview of technology classes
  • Support with tenders and quotations
  • Recommendation with transparent reasoning

Sourcing decisions: cloud, on-premises, managed

Cloud is not an end in itself, and on-premises is not obsolete. We assess operating models soberly by cost, control, compliance and staffing — including exit scenarios.

  • Cloud readiness assessment
  • Cost comparison of operating models (TCO)
  • Data protection and compliance criteria
  • Exit and migration scenarios

Cost-effectiveness & investment assessment

In the end the numbers decide: we calculate investments, operating costs and risks transparently — as a solid template for management and procurement.

  • TCO and ROI analysis
  • Capital vs. ongoing operating costs
  • Risk assessment of alternatives
  • Decision template for management

Compliance & Information Security

Standards like ISO 27001/9001, NIS2 or DORA are not an end in themselves — implemented well, they measurably improve your processes. We prepare your company for certification and regulatory requirements in a structured way, with experienced specialists from our network.

  • Gap analysis against ISO 27001 / ISO 9001
  • NIS2 and DORA readiness
  • Building quality and information security management systems
  • Audit preparation and support, risk management

Interim IT Management

When a leadership position is vacant or a change project needs stability, we step in for a defined period: proven leadership of IT units, clear service structures and knowledge transfer to your team — including training and workshops, until your organisation carries itself again.

  • Leading IT units on an interim basis
  • Stabilisation during change and transition phases
  • Service structures & SLAs based on ITIL
  • Coaching, training and targeted talent development
How we work

Four steps to a decision

Get to know

We understand your business, your goals and the starting position — no strings attached.

Analysis

We record systems, contracts and processes and name strengths as well as weaknesses.

Evaluation

Options are compared and assessed — vendor-independent and transparent.

Recommendation

You receive a clear decision template — and we can accompany the implementation.

Free tool

First orientation in five minutes

Our Solution Advisor takes you from your objective to a first vendor-neutral architecture recommendation in five steps — including matching planning calculators and PDF export.

Start the Solution Advisor
Frequent questions

Consulting — in short

Is the consulting really vendor-independent?

Yes. We are not tied to any vendor and evaluate solely against your requirements. If you later want us to deliver or integrate as well, we keep recommendation and offer transparently separate.

What does an initial consultation cost?

The first conversation is non-binding. After that we offer fixed-price packages (e.g. an assessment with a results report) or consulting billed by effort — agreed together before we start.

What company sizes is this for?

From SMEs to enterprises. Smaller IT teams in particular benefit from an external second opinion on major investments — the consulting scales with the question, not with your company size.

Next step

Let us talk about your next decision

No strings attached and at eye level — reply within one business day.

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