IT consulting

At the beginning of all major IT projects, studies are performed, project proposals written and specialist concepts created, which will later be implemented. Our practice-based process network provides an organisational framework and a documentation standard for all project phases of complex IT projects. In our consulting services, we try to formulate the users' requirements in such a way so that they can be presented in an understandable, formally correct and complete way. This ensures that projects are clearly defined and feasible.

The IT systems and solutions in use in your company must continuously be adapted to alterations in your business model and nevertheless remain manageable. As part of the overall corporate strategy, this is a managerial task, which requires experience and far-sightedness. We offer you comprehensive advice on consolidating your IT landscape, on planning your visionary IT systems, and also on the choice and effective implementation of concrete, immediate measures. We keep our focus on economic efficiency and technical feasibility.

It is difficult to keep track of all CAFM systems on offer and almost impossible to choose the optimal solution for a concrete project. Yet we nevertheless succeed. Perhaps because we are not easily bedazzled by the glossy covers of brochures and feature lists. We seek to find systems which most accurately fit your business model, strategy, organisation, products and processes; solutions which can be used both with existing or planned systems and data. This approach has already enabled us to successfully identify many CAFM systems.

ERP systems alone - whether Microsoft NAV Dynamics or SAP - cannot meet the requirements of every user in every field of business. Users often criticise the fact that they are too function-based and have overloaded user interfaces. Complementary graphics systems that are closely interlinked with the ERP system can simplify and bring more transparency into working procedures. CAD-integrated data management, chart-supported data administration and the visualisation of field data are some of the applications offered by these systems, though it is important to strike a balance between profitability and practicality.

Being in the rare position of possessing sound specialist and process knowledge in facility and real estate management and an in-depth understanding of the SAP modules PM, CS, PS, RE-FX and their practical applications, we can reap maximum value from your SAP solution. This is often without needing to invest in additional licences. This is the reason why more and more large corporations request our support with such tasks - from the initial studies, to the conception and realisation of the solution to going live. We are the decisive stepping stone between your requirements and your SAP implementation partner.

Knowing the scope of services and possibilities offered by SAP/PM and SAP/CS is essential. If you want to exceed in excellence, you also need to understand specialist processes and data models. Detailed know-how about architecture, technology and the operation of building installations forms the basis of our consulting and implementation services.

Is there a special SAP module for facility management? Is SAP comparable to and can it compete with other specialist CAFM systems? What are the differences and similarities? What restrictions are useful? We would be happy to respond to these and any other queries you may have and also to show you just what we mean: by making proper use of the SAP standard modules and perhaps enhancing them in key areas with complementary components, you can be sure to have an efficient and forward-looking IT model for your facility management.

Good preparation will ensure the success of your change projects. We will provide concerted support by submitting test cases to help you to effectively describe any modifications to your applications. We offer a synergetic approach using our knowledge of specialist processes, methods and the SAP module.

Airports have a unique status, whether in terms of the way there are constructed, their operation and building use, or the external spaces they encompass on the ground and in the air. Your business model comprises the provision of the entire airport infrastructure, from the terminal to the runways, as well as the creation of retail space, shop rentals and aircraft hangars. For this special and very broad spectrum of buildings and processes, we have developed a suitable package of data models and reference processes based on SAP's standard modules and complementary graphic systems.

Using our standardised method of analysis, SAP quickcheck, we can quickly identify the risk and optimisation potential of your SAP system without any difficulty. This involves systematically pursuing the principle of process-oriented analysis. For real estate and facility management, in particular, we have developed an extensive range of "best practices". On the basis of this we can make concrete recommendations about which steps need to taken so you can realise your visionary IT system. We will make it easy for you to make up your own mind about the quality of our services by providing reference solutions and samples of our work.