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Does Your IT Have a Future or Is It Becoming Obsolete?
The whispers on the floor
Sophie Seiwald-Højer
February 24, 2025
Do We Even Need IT Anymore?
This is a question many companies are asking – consciously or unconsciously. And often, the honest answer is: Not in its current form.
Because when IT departments are primarily focused on coordination and deliver little real value, eventually the question arises: Why even have an internal IT?
We’ve seen the picture:
👉 Decisions are made between business units and external providers
👉 IT is mostly tied up with processes, governance, and alignment
👉 Internal teams are briefed by consultants, not the other way around
And then comes the moment when the CIO realizes: My IT team has little power left to shape the future.
Two Paths – But Only One Leads Forward
If internal IT wants to have a future, there are only two options:
IT Becomes a True Business Partner
IT actively understands and influences the business strategy
Tech and business expertise combine, so business units work with IT, not without it
Execution power comes from strong internal teams – working alongside external experts to deliver real solutions
IT Becomes the Chief of Governance
IT is just a middleman between business and external providers
The core technical knowledge shifts outside the organization
Innovation, expertise, and control are lost
The problem? Many companies are already on the second path without realizing it.
We’ve seen how internal IT teams have switched from PowerPoint presentations to real execution – and suddenly regained control.
The choice is ours: Shape the future or be phased out.
Matthias Patzak and I know which path to take – and we’re working on it. 🚀
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