Why IFS IT consulting

Concepts are only as good as their implementation

Many projects do not fail because of the idea but on the way there: unclear dependencies, missing tests, nobody accountable. Our consulting combines both — solid technical planning and hands-on implementation, until the system runs and is handed over with documentation.

What we deliver

The four building blocks of our consulting

Analysis & assessment of existing IT structures

Before we change anything, we understand what is there: systems, dependencies, capacities and risks — summarized in a report with clear, prioritized measures.

  • Structured as-is assessment of the environment
  • Weakness and risk analysis
  • Capacity and performance evaluation
  • Results report with prioritized measures

Architecture & migration planning

We design the target architecture and the path to it: migration in waves, realistic schedules and a rollback for every step — so there is never a point of no return.

  • Target architecture based on requirements
  • Migration planning in waves
  • Rollback concept for every step
  • Realistic time and resource planning

Proof of concept & piloting

For contested or expensive decisions we simply build it: a test environment with measurement criteria defined up front. Facts decide — not gut feeling or vendor promises.

  • Setup of a test/pilot environment
  • Measurement criteria defined in advance
  • Load and functional testing
  • Results report as decision basis

Project lead & hands-on delivery

On request we take technical project lead: we coordinate stakeholders and providers, implement hands-on and hand over a documented, production-ready system at the end.

  • Technical project lead
  • Coordination of providers and vendors
  • Hands-on implementation with your team
  • Documentation and orderly handover
How we work

Four steps to a running system

Assessment

We record the environment and name risks and opportunities.

Concept

Target architecture, migration plan and timeline are defined.

Pilot

Critical assumptions are proven in a test environment.

Implementation

We implement, test and hand over to operations with documentation.

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Frequent questions

IT consulting — in short

What is the difference between consulting and IT consulting at IFS?

Consulting answers the strategic question, IT consulting the technical implementation. They interlock — projects often start with strategy and move seamlessly into architecture and implementation.

Do you work with our internal team?

Yes, deliberately: your team knows the environment, we bring project experience and specialist knowledge. Knowledge transfer is part of it.

Do you also take over operations after the project?

If you wish, yes: with our managed services we continue to operate, monitor and maintain the environment after handover.

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