1、ACHIE VING IT INNOVATIONA guide to advancing IT maturity for transformation2025We would like to acknowledge Prof.Dr.Sabina Jeschke,Executive Senior Advisor and independent consultant,for her contributions to this report.LUCAS KNNECKEPrincipal,Innovation FrankfurtVOLKER A.PFIRSCHINGPartner,Innovation

2、 MunichMICHAEL MAJSTERPartner,Innovation BrusselsPHILIPP MUDERSBACHPartner,Innovation FrankfurtPHILIPP VELCIOVBusiness Analyst,Innovation MunichCONTENTFOREWORD 3EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 51.UNDERSTANDING THE STATE OF IT MATURITY 62.DRIVERS FOR CHANGE 12CONCLUSION BUILDING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH TRAN

3、SFORMATION 182The pace and depth of change in IT is accelerating dramatically.To deliver the agility and innovation required to power businesses in the age of AI and greater geopolitical volatility,it is not enough for IT infrastructure to simply be technologically advanced.It must be flexible,in tu

4、ne with business needs,able to evolve dynamically as requirements change,and underpinned by a mature IT organization to drive it forward.To ensure their IT organization possesses this maturity,businesses must begin by objectively assessing current maturity levels accurate self-assessment forms the f

5、oundation for any successful transformation.However,this evaluation requires technical expertise as well as a corporate culture that fosters openness to identifying weaknesses and a willingness to improve.This report offers an approach to measuring and improving IT maturity.It distinguishes itself f

6、rom other approaches by not only addressing the technical dimensions of maturity but also emphasizing the integration of cultural and organizational factors,which are crucial for IT organizations to become true strategic partners for the business.This holistic approach enables companies to understan