Client: Next.e.GO Mobile SE
The Next.e.GO Mobile SE based in Aachen is a manufacturer of electric vehicles and sustainable mobility systems. At the RWTH Aachen Campus, 370 employees of Next.e.GO Mobile SE utilized the unique network of science and business with 420 technology companies and a comprehensive research infrastructure. Agile teams work on various cost-effective and particularly durable electric vehicles for short-distance traffic. As part of an IT carve-out, the company moved to the Aachen industrial park ‘Rothe Erde’ in September.
Initial Situation and Challenges
A particular challenge was presented by the two deadlines for the move and completion of the IT carve-out. In this context, it was important to adhere to and strictly monitor the agreed dates and deadlines.
At the start of the project, the position holder, who was absent for an extended period due to vacation, was available for a brief induction. Subsequently, the interim manager was the responsible contact person for the following topics:
- IT Carve-Out Topics:
• Contract management
• IT infrastructure (servers, telephony, network)
• Engineering applications (PTC applications, TRIAS)
• ERP data transfer - Other ITSM Topics:
• IT site relocation
• IT service provider selection
digatus managed the ERP carve-out project very well and also supported us in the ITSM environment. A pragmatic ‘can-do’ attitude and passion distinguished digatus. Additionally, digatus was very flexible and quickly responded to new challenges in the project, adjusting their own role accordingly.
Ernest DebetsVice President Information Technology & Digitalization, Next.e.GO Mobile SE
Solution
The digatus interim manager coordinated the contract management and acted as the central point of contact, particularly with the telecommunications service provider, cable network operator, and internet service provider ‘NetAachen’ and ‘Netgo’.
Furthermore, he ensured the complete and timely ERP/finance data export (including selection of relevant carve-out data) from the transferring ERP systems (PSI and eGecko). He also acted as the central point of contact for the data migration, which was migrated to Microsoft Navision Dynamics Business Central on the target company’s side. He also coordinated the sale of no longer needed IT infrastructure components (servers, telephony, network) that were taken over by the target company. In the field of engineering applications, he took over project controlling, focusing on PTC applications and TRIAS. As a member of the relocation team, the interim manager was the central point of contact for all IT topics.
Parallel to the aforementioned topics, a new IT service provider had to be selected. The interim manager conducted the selection process and subsequently supported onboarding and transition planning.
Customer Benefits
- IT carve-out and relocation were completed on time and within deadline
- Savings potentials were realized in the course of contract management and sale of IT infrastructure components
- A new IT service provider was selected, knowledge transfer and transition phase 1 were ensured on schedule
Christoph Pscherer
He has been working in the IT environment for almost 30 years, gaining experience in various roles and areas. Through his years of experience as a Service Manager, he knows the challenges and needs on the customer side. He has been applying this deep understanding and knowledge at digatus for more than eight years. As Head of BU IT M&A and Transformation, he and his team support all IT topics along the value chain of M&A projects. This includes due diligence, carve-out, and integration projects.
