Thinkwise DACH: A Look Back at 2024 and Outlook for 2025
Laying the Foundation: Establishing a Presence in the DACH Region
2024 was a year of milestones and new challenges for Thinkwise DACH. We expanded our regional network, forged partnerships, and strengthened our presence at trade shows and conferences to share our vision of digital transformation.
Collaboration with associations like BVMW, BITMi, and the Low-Code Association has solidified our position in the midmarket and the low-code community. We have successfully trained new partners on our platform, and discussions with additional potential partners are progressing well.
With our new German website, a strong focus on the midmarket, and regional marketing and sales activities, we are well-positioned to hit the ground running in 2025.
Digital Transformation and Modernization as Key Drivers for 2025
Digital transformation remains crucial for midsize and large companies, and the pressure to modernize is increasing. According to a study we supported, 72% of companies prioritize the modernization of their business-critical systems. Many applications—some even relatively new—no longer meet today’s requirements. At the same time, 40% of businesses cite technical limitations from legacy systems as a barrier to growth.
In areas such as procurement, customer management, and supply chain, modernization projects are critical for competitiveness. More than one-third of companies plan to modernize their systems by the end of 2025, and 57% aim to complete their projects within the next three years.
Low-Code and Generative AI as Accelerators for Application Development
Developers often spend a significant portion of their time maintaining outdated systems rather than working on innovative projects—an estimated 75% of innovation budgets are spent on maintenance. The shortage of skilled IT professionals intensifies this issue; according to Bitkom, Germany will face a shortage of around 663,000 IT professionals by 2040.
To counteract this, companies are increasingly turning to low-code platforms with AI support. According to the Forrester Priorities Survey 2024, 54% of business and technology leaders prioritize generative AI in software development to handle routine tasks more efficiently and free up time for innovation.
Low-code platforms are more than just modernization tools—they drive AI-powered innovation. They enhance agility, enable the development of scalable and robust applications in record time, and reduce costs. According to a 2024 Gartner study, low-code platforms can shorten application development timelines by up to 70%.
Thinkwise: A Catalyst for Innovation
Thinkwise is well-prepared to create real value with powerful solutions. Our model-driven, AI-supported platform accelerates the modernization of legacy systems and the development of new back-office and front-office applications.
With our "Technology as a Service" approach, Thinkwise ensures that technological foundations remain up-to-date, allowing customers to focus entirely on their business processes while keeping their applications modern and future-proof. This paves the way for sustainable IT and makes it easier for companies to differentiate themselves in the market. Many companies have already been reaping the benefits of the Thinkwise platform for years.
Take the Leap into the Future!
Modernizing your core applications alone is not enough for long-term success. With Thinkwise, you can rethink your entire approach, address the root cause of your challenges, and avoid creating future technological debt. Think bigger, redesign smarter, and secure a true competitive edge.
Are you ready to embrace change? Let’s shape your digital future together!
We wish you all a successful start to the new year—filled with innovative ideas and fresh perspectives! Thank you for being part of our journey.
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