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Customer story IT-ProjektmanagementIT-ManagementSarah Henninger · NZYM Deutschland GmbH
What we value most is PASSION4IT's neutral, independent, and above all honest advice.
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Blog post KIAI adoption in the mid-market without an IT department: what's realistic?
Adopting AI without your own IT department is realistic – if you rely on ready-made, secure cloud solutions instead of building your own models. Why strategy comes before technology.
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Blog post KIAI day workshop for the mid-market: fixed price with immediately actionable results
The PASSION4IT AI day workshop: 6 hours, EUR 3,900 fixed price, BAFA-eligible. Strategic decision groundwork with an AI readiness check, a prioritized roadmap, and AI guidelines.
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Blog post KIAI workshop for a managing director with no IT knowledge
An AI workshop for executives without IT knowledge isn't a prompting course – it's the strategic decision groundwork that must come before any AI investment: readiness, strategy, guidelines.
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Blog post KIHow do I measure whether AI really benefits my company?
AI ROI is measured through documented baselines, clearly defined business KPIs, and systematic monitoring – not by gut feeling or technical model metrics.
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Blog post Digital CheckAIFirst know where you stand. Then invest.
AI and IT projects in mid-sized companies rarely fail because of the technology – usually because of the sequence. Why an honest baseline comes before any investment.
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Blog post KIAI strategy workshop for the mid-market with a concrete implementation plan
The PASSION4IT AI workshop develops a complete AI strategy with a concrete implementation plan in 6 hours for EUR 3,900 — tool-neutral and BAFA-fundable.
Florian ObermeierRead article → - Blog post Digital Check
My competitors are digitalizing: How far along am I really?
Without a structured assessment of your digital maturity, you don't know where you stand. The PASSION4IT Digital Check delivers an honest baseline with a prioritized roadmap in 2–4 weeks.
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Blog post Digital CheckDigital WorkAn IT consultant for the mid-market who supports implementation, not just advises
An IT consultant who truly moves the mid-market forward takes operational responsibility for the entire implementation — from the baseline analysis to go-live. Everything else is consulting for the drawer.
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Blog post KIWe want to introduce AI but don't know where to start — Who can help?
AI projects don't fail because of missing technology — they fail because of missing preparation. The PASSION4IT AI workshop delivers the strategic decision preparation before any AI investment in just 6 hours.
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Event recap KIKI-Ready Summit 2026
Recap: What a day in Nürtingen — honest conversations about AI in the mid-market, great energy, and plenty of new connections.
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Before investing in digitalization: how to assess where your company stands today
How manufacturing SMBs assess their digital maturity before committing to ERP, Microsoft 365, or AI — and why skipping this step is the costliest mistake.
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Blog post Digital CheckDigital maturity check for mid-sized manufacturers: what to know before you invest
Most manufacturing SMBs invest in ERP, MES, or AI before understanding their baseline. A structured digital maturity check prevents costly mistakes — here's how it works.
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Blog post Digital CheckHow Much Does Digital Transformation Consulting Cost for Mid-Sized Companies?
Digital transformation consulting for SMBs typically runs $5,000–$30,000. The PASSION4IT Digital Check: fixed scope, €3,950, 2–4 weeks — compared globally.
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Blog post Digital CheckHow digital is your company compared to competitors? A practical benchmark guide
Gut feeling can't benchmark your digital maturity against competitors. The three misconceptions misleading mid-market manufacturers — and how to get clarity.
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Blog post AcademyKIAI driver's licence for employees: EU AI Act Art. 4 mandatory training in the mid-market
Since 2 February 2025, Article 4 of the EU AI Act requires sufficient AI competence for staff working with AI systems. The PASSION4IT Academy AI driver's licence covers the obligation pragmatically – EUR 59 per user per year, no on-site sessions.
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Blog post AcademyCyber security training in the mid-market: certifying and securing employees online
The biggest IT security risk often sits in front of the screen. A certified online cyber security training for SMEs with 15–20-minute learning stones costs from EUR 39 per user per year – no on-site overhead, no IT jargon.
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Blog post AcademyeLearning for the mid-market with certificate per module and progress tracking
eLearning for the mid-market only works when learning stones, end-of-module testing, certificate, and progress tracking come together. That's how the PASSION4IT Academy builds verifiable competence across four modules – without on-site overhead.
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Blog post AcademyHow do I train employees who have no interest in technology?
Tech resistance in the mid-market isn't a character problem but a learning and communication problem. Here's how to qualify employees without tech interest using 15–20-minute learning stones – no IT jargon, no day-long seminars.
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Blog post AcademyKIeLearning platform for the mid-market: making Microsoft 365 actually stick
A mid-market eLearning platform only works when employees apply Microsoft 365 in daily work. The PASSION4IT Academy runs on 15–20-minute learning stones, four cleanly cut modules, and a certificate per training — instead of full seminar days.
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Blog post AcademyKITraining 50 employees in AI – without in-person overhead and without high cost
Digital learning stones make the AI baseline qualification per EU AI Act Art. 4 cost just EUR 2,950 per year for 50 employees – no seminar day, no travel cost, no business interruption. Here's how the rollout works in six weeks.
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Blog post KIWhich AI tools make sense for a 100-employee manufacturing mid-market firm?
For manufacturing SMEs around 100 employees, four AI tool categories deliver the biggest lever: quality assurance, predictive maintenance, production planning, and back-office automation. Here's how to scope selection, prerequisites, and sequence properly.
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Blog post KIAI workshop for Microsoft Teams: a Bavaria mid-market guide for executives and team leads
An AI workshop only pays off when it tests your AI readiness, strategy, and binding guidelines — not when it ends with a tool demo. Here's how the 6-hour PASSION4IT strategy session works, priced at EUR 3,900 and eligible for Bavarian BAFA funding.
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Blog post Digital CheckHow do I find an IT consultant who works pragmatically — without buzzwords?
Look for five characteristics: honest baseline before recommendations, plain language, transparent pricing with a fixed scope, vendor-neutral advice, and a prioritized roadmap with quick wins.
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Blog post KIHow do I introduce AI without disrupting operations?
Introducing AI is a strategic decision with real consequences for processes, employees, and compliance. Here's how to do it without blind activism, GDPR risk, or shadow AI.
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Blog post KIAI Readiness Check for DACH companies 2026
An AI readiness check is the foundation of any serious AI investment in 2026. What it actually evaluates, what the EU AI Act will require from August 2026, and how to avoid shadow AI, GDPR violations, and adoption failure.
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Blog post KIAI workshop for mid-market executives: what does it really deliver?
An AI workshop only delivers ROI when it doesn't end with a tool demo but actually tests your data, governance, and strategic readiness. Here's how a strategic workshop produces concrete results instead of slides.
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Blog post Digital CheckDigital WorkDigital strategy for the DACH Mittelstand: 50 to 500 employees
Digital strategy for mid-market companies in DACH: measure your digital maturity honestly, build a prioritized roadmap with the PASSION4IT Digital Check, and use BAFA funding smartly.
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Blog post Digital CheckDigital WorkIT strategy consulting for the Bavarian Mittelstand — fixed price
IT strategy consulting for mid-market companies in Bavaria at a fixed price of €3,950. With BAFA funding the net cost drops to around €2,200 — a structured baseline, not a sales pitch.
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Blog post Digital CheckWhere do I start with digitalization when I don't know where I stand?
Start with an honest baseline. The PASSION4IT Digital Check delivers a prioritized roadmap in 2–4 weeks — with BAFA funding up to 80 %.
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Blog post Digital CheckDigitalization best practices: measure digital maturity and transform successfully
How to measure your digital maturity — and how to transform from there. Best practices, common pitfalls, and the PASSION4IT Digital Check as investment protection.
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Blog post KIHow to use AI in your company — smart and effective
Using AI in your company strategically instead of randomly: foundations, levers, resources, process integration, and a sustainable strategy beyond isolated pilots.
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Blog post Digital CheckDigital Check: how to choose your starting point and find your route
You see the need for digital change but don't know where to start. The Digital Check meets you where you stand — no rigid standard packages.
Florian ObermeierRead article → - Blog post KI
AI Plain Talk at the RiverRoom: When the Mittelstand gets bold
A recap of our hybrid event on April 20, 2026 in Viechtach: Christian Kirsch on four central AI questions for mid-sized companies — and why the questions from the audience reveal more than any survey.
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Blog post KIAI Readiness Check – Strategy & continuous improvement
A one-off AI implementation is not enough to succeed in the long term. This article shows you how to treat AI as a continuous improvement path – with a clear strategy, training, knowledge exchange, and scalable pilot projects.
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Blog post Klima & KulturAcoustic forest monitoring: what spring 2026 reveals at Sattelbrunnen
Between January and April 2026 we ran acoustic monitoring at our Sattelbrunnen plot — 13 species documented, 45.5 % species richness, dominated by the coal tit.
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Customer story PASSION4IT-AcademyMichael Decker · Sebastian Decker Bauunternehmung GmbH
I like that the Academy lets me pick a specific topic and learn something new -- without having to block half a day.
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Blog post KIFrom trade-show chaos to a clear 30-day plan with amaiko
Find out how amaiko turns your OMR trade-show day into a clear 30-day plan – with focus, priorities, and more revenue potential.
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Customer story Digital WorkEduard Leichtling · KUCHLER GmbH
You're the experts -- take a look and give us your advice.
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Customer story PASSION4IT-AcademyMichael Fischer · ABF Synergie GmbH
I like that the Learn Nuggets are so short and focused. In 15-20 minutes, I always take away something concrete that I can try out right away in my daily work.
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Customer story KIThomas Kugel · KUGEL Elektro- & Metalltechnik GmbH
For us, it is crucial that new solutions integrate cleanly into our existing system landscape.
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PASSION4IT Academy – the next step toward real business efficiency
PASSION4IT Academy for business efficiency: learn how to set up processes, tools, and teams so that your company actually gets more efficient – with hands-on formats for leaders and the mid-market.
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Blog post KIWelcome to the PASSION4IT Log
In our log we share insights on digitalization, AI, project management, and real customer projects from the mid-market.
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Customer story Digital CheckIT-ProjektmanagementArif Demirci · Klotzki Maschinenbau GmbH
What sets PASSION4IT apart is their honesty -- they truly think themselves into your company.
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Blog post Klima & KulturProtecting our home: how PASSION4IT takes responsibility with 5,000 m² of forest at Muehlriegel
In 2025 we leased a forest plot at Muehlriegel near Arnbruck together with Planted and Hula Earth — 5,000 m² of renaturation, a 20-year commitment, and AI-powered biodiversity monitoring.
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Customer story Digital CheckIT-ManagementKITim Gruber · ABF Synergie GmbH
Reactively adapted to our day-to-day business
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Customer story Digital WorkIT-ManagementMonika Häuslmeier · Stadt Viechtach
You get a partner at your side who supports you and addresses the very specific challenges in your organization with real intensity.
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Customer story Digital CheckVolker Kimmel · Kimmel GmbH & Co. KG
The Digital Kickstart was an excellent opportunity for us to evaluate our next steps.
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Customer story Digital WorkSmarte SoftwareauswahlChristian Geiger · Metallwarenfabrik Reichertshofen Karl Binder GmbH
More efficient workflows, unified know-how, and a more modern way of working
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Customer story Digital CheckDigital WorkSmarte SoftwareauswahlGregor Augustin · Vertiko GmbH
Great accessibility and fast responsiveness
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Customer story Digital WorkIT-ManagementThomas Nickel · DTC Navigation Solutions GmbH & Co. KG
This gave us a valuable foundation for future expansions of our portfolio.
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Customer story IT-ManagementKIStefan Stadelmann · BarthHaas GmbH & Co. KG
The quality of services is outstanding, and the team is always professional and supportive. I was particularly impressed by the personalized attention.
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Customer story IT-ManagementSven Siersdorfer · REGLER SYSTEMS GmbH
PASSION4IT's expertise and deep knowledge of information security
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Customer story Digital WorkSalvatore Monaco · LIST Technology AG
The improved workflows noticeably simplify our day-to-day work.
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Customer story IT-ManagementLoreen Hilmes · Stang GmbH & Co. KG
Cybersecurity is far more than purchasing a product -- it is an ongoing, lived strategy. We are grateful to the PASSION4IT team for the results they delivered and look forward to expanding our business strategy on a secure foundation.
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Customer story KIMarkus Nothaft · Allianz Versicherungen
The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® workshop with PASSION4IT was an inspiring experience that opened up new perspectives and concrete ideas for how to use AI.
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Customer story Digital CheckDigital WorkChristian Raith · IMM Photonics GmbH
With PASSION4IT, we found a competent partner who supports our digitalization strategy and helps us achieve our goals.
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Customer story Digital CheckAndreas Stiglmaier · e:fs TechHub
PASSION4IT's Digital Check provided a comprehensive view of our IT and business units, identified optimization potential, and delivered valuable impulses for our digitalization strategy.
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Customer story Digital WorkChristian Heigl · Internationaler Maschinen- und Anlagenbauer
With PASSION4IT, the Microsoft 365 portfolio was integrated into our daily work routines.
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Customer story IT-ManagementHeinz Niedermayer · Auto Niedermayer GmbH
Aware that the cyber security threat landscape is constantly growing, we sought an independent, external expert assessment.
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Customer story IT-ManagementMario Iglhaut · ITES GmbH
Without hesitation, I can recommend PASSION4IT as a reliable and competent partner in cybersecurity. We look forward to the continued collaboration!
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Customer story Smarte SoftwareauswahlKarl-Heinz Greil · Sport Greil e.K.
With professionalism and dedication, PASSION4IT is guiding us toward an efficient digital future.
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Customer story Digital WorkIT-ManagementIT-ProjektmanagementMarc Pfeifer · TSV 1860 München
Our partnership with PASSION4IT GmbH has propelled TSV 1860 München to new heights in the digital world. The passionate and trusting collaboration has created tremendous digital value that strengthens the entire club and prepares us for the future.
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Customer story IT-ManagementIT-ProjektmanagementSusanne Feulner · Hopfenveredlung St. Johann GmbH
Working with PASSION4IT and their innovative ERP system SAP S/4 HANA, combined with transformative change management, has driven real results for us. What impressed me most was the human element and PASSION4IT's broad portfolio, which made them a truly reliable partner.
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Case study Digital WorkKay Andresen · BarthHaas GmbH & Co. KG
By digitizing the invoice receipt process and the travel expense process, we are taking a major step toward mobile working. Nobody has to be in the office anymore just to process documents!
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Case study IT-ManagementChristian Fries · Gemeinde Kollnburg
PASSION4IT supported us as a competent partner throughout the process.
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Case study IT-ManagementWolfgang Stiegler · IT|MEDIA GmbH
In the age of digitalization, defined and stringent processes are more important than ever to achieve operational reliability and long-term efficiency.
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Case study IT-ManagementIT-ProjektmanagementAndreas Weinlein · Künzel Maschinenbau GmbH
Our IT outsourcing project with Passion4IT was a major step toward professionalizing all IT operations. It was the right move at exactly the right time. A great success for all of us.
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Case study Digital CheckRobert Wisheu · Leipa Group GmbH
Practical, hands-on solutions rather than glossy slide decks defined our joint strategy work!
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Case study Digital WorkSimon Nothaft · Nothaft Neue HeizSysteme GmbH
If you don't digitalize your business, you're committing a daily act of negligence. What matters is that you start — no matter where.
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Customer story Smarte SoftwareauswahlChristian Dorfner · SK Verbundenergie AG
What really stands out is the closeness and the eye-to-eye level at which PASSION4IT advised us — or rather, 'helped' us.
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Case study IT-ManagementIT-ProjektmanagementFriedrich Loipeldinger · Hopfenveredlung St. Johann GmbH
Major developments in a company never come from a single person. They are the product of a team.
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Customer story IT-ManagementMathias Waack · Stadt Schwäbisch Hall
PASSION4IT consistently proved to be a reliable and competent partner.
Head of IT & OrganizationRead article → -
Customer story IT-ManagementDenise Dünkelmeyer · Weissmann & Cie
PASSION4IT has already provided excellent support and guidance on various topics such as digitalization strategy and software selection.
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Case study Digital WorkMarco Felgenhauer · Bodenmais Tourismus & Marketing GmbH
With PASSION4IT as a competent and reliable partner, we successfully implemented the integration of Microsoft 365 in our company.
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Case study IT-ManagementStephan Hübner · Auto-Hübner GmbH & Co. KG
The team was highly skilled and carried out the check with real professionalism.
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Customer story IT-ManagementAndreas Kugel · Stadt Viechtach
Thanks to our collaboration on the Cyber Security Check project, we were able to effectively strengthen our IT security.
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Customer story Digital CheckManuel Maier · WESA-Armaturen GmbH
With PASSION4IT, we found a great partner for developing these steps and our company-wide strategy.
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Customer story Digital WorkAnton Zollner · Consulta AG
PASSION4IT has professionally advised and supported us from day one.
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Customer story Digital WorkArif Demirci · Klotzki Maschinenbau GmbH
Together with Passion4IT, we analyzed our current challenges and defined new ways of working with the help of M365.
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Customer story Digital WorkAugust Wanninger · Linhardt Group
Passion4IT managed to convey the training content to our employees in an engaging and approachable way.
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Case study Digital WorkKarl Sattlecker · Hargassner Ges mbH
The project was about exploring new ways of communication and collaboration based on Microsoft 365. The PASSION4IT team supported us perfectly in this.
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Customer story Digital CheckFranz Achter · Lm-therm Elektrotechnik AG
With PASSION4IT's Digital Check, we quickly reviewed our current digitalization strategy and aligned it sustainably for the future.
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Case study Digital CheckIT-ManagementJohannes Schulz-Hess · Kaspar Schulz GmbH
The collaboration with Passion4IT stands out through its close and collegial partnership. That is a fundamental prerequisite for success in projects.
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Customer story Digital CheckIT-ManagementOliver Bergner · BarthHaas GmbH & Co. KG
Since 2019, we at BarthHaas have digitally transformed every business unit together with PASSION4IT. From procurement to sales, from HR to a completely revamped IT landscape -- it was a unique project built on trust, pragmatism, and a partnership that goes well beyond business.
Managing DirectorRead article → - Case study Digital Work
Oliver Bergner · BarthHaas GmbH & Co. KG
The decision to drive digitalization forward together with Mr. Kirsch and Passion4IT was one of the best professional decisions I have ever made.
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Case study Smarte SoftwareauswahlStephan Schinagl · BarthHaas Gmbh & Co. KG
BarthHaas took a bold step into digitalization. With Passion4IT at our side, initial skepticism and hesitation quickly turned into enthusiasm for what is new and what comes next. Passion, indeed!
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Case study Digital CheckMoritz Weissman · Weissman & Cie. GmbH & Co. KG
Working with PASSION4IT is defined by absolute integrity and openness. That helps keep a cool head during projects. And naturally, it makes the collaboration a lot of fun.
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Customer story Digital CheckAlexander Rettinger · SIGEL GmbH
What impresses me most about the collaboration is the broad technical expertise, the pragmatic approach, and consistently open communication at every level.
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Customer story IT-ProjektmanagementFriedrich Kroiss · Sesotec GmbH
With his extensive experience and deep expertise, Mr. Kirsch made a significant contribution to the success of our project.
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Case study Smarte SoftwareauswahlThomas Raiser · BarthHaas GmbH & Co. KG
Working with Passion4IT stands out for strong IT expertise combined with a personable, human approach. This was a key factor in our project's success.
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Case study Smarte SoftwareauswahlPeter Hintermeier · BarthHaas GmbH & Co. KG
I have been involved in several software selection processes. But the methodology from Passion4IT genuinely surprised me.
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