In the context of digital transformation and the modernization of IT systems, the make-or-buy decision is of great importance. The issue of Digital Sovereignty arises in relation to the infrastructure stack (on-premises, hybrid multi-Cloud—ranging from hyperscalers to the planned Swiss Government Cloud and secure private Cloud), in the lifecycle management of existing applications, and in the custom development of specialized applications (open-source software and services versus custom development and standard third-party products), as well as in the public administration’s AI journey.
Make-or-Buy in Public Administration
Digital Sovereignty and skills shortage
adesso supports you in deciding what should be handled in-house and what can be sourced externally, and where and how. In doing so, we focus on the criteria of Digital Sovereignty, costs, quality, time, risks, and resource availability.
Technological progress, coupled with demographic change (from birth rates to the retirement wave), is increasing the pressure on companies and the public administration to address the skills shortage. This begins with the younger generations’ expectations for a modern workplace and work-life balance, extends to scaling options through the use of external specialists (on-site, nearshoring and offshoring), and culminates in technical solutions for business process automation (from Low-Code platforms to the use of Artificial Intelligence).
adesso provides the expertise to help you maintain your Digital Sovereignty – whether it involves scaling your resources, leveraging technological automation capabilities, or building in-house expertise rather than relying solely on external providers.
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Head of Public Stefan Käser +41 58 520 97 00