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Practical perspectives on the topics shaping IT organisations today — from Digital Sovereignty to AI and IT Financial Management.

EU AI Act: What IT Leaders Must Do Now
AI & Compliance

EU AI Act: What IT Leaders Must Do Now

Enforceable since August 2026, high-risk obligations postponed to the end of 2027: what already applies, what can wait — and why structure beats panic.

September 2026·7 min readRead →
Shadow AI: Why ChatGPT & Co. Are a Governance Problem
AI Governance

Shadow AI: Why ChatGPT & Co. Are a Governance Problem

Your staff already use ChatGPT — with or without approval. Why bans increase the risk and how IT organisations can channel shadow AI into safe paths.

March 2026·6 min readRead →
Digital Sovereignty
Digital Sovereignty

Digital Sovereignty: Why IT Leaders Must Act Now

DORA, NIS2, geopolitical uncertainty: digital sovereignty has moved from a niche topic to a strategic imperative. What it means concretely — and how to get started.

March 2025·7 min readRead →
AI
AI & IT

AI in the IT Organisation: Beyond the Hype — Making AI Work

Which use cases truly deliver? How do you ensure safe, compliant deployment? A pragmatic guide for IT leaders.

February 2025·6 min readRead →
IT Finance
IT Financial Management

IT Costs Under Control: Why Chargeback is More Than Billing

Done right, chargeback models are the most powerful tool for cost transparency and a genuine IT-business partnership.

January 2025·5 min readRead →
CIO
CIO Advisory

The New Role of the CIO: From IT Head to Business Enabler

Expectations of CIOs have fundamentally changed. What distinguishes successful IT leaders today — and how to make the transition.

December 2024·5 min readRead →