{"id":14023,"date":"2026-04-21T07:58:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T07:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valeo-it.com\/?p=14023"},"modified":"2026-06-01T06:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T06:37:15","slug":"future-day-sme-2026-why-it-is-becoming-a-ceo-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valeo-it.com\/en\/zukunftstag-mittelstand-2026-warum-it-zur-chefsache-wird\/","title":{"rendered":"Future Day Mittelstand 2026: Why IT Becomes a Top Priority"},"content":{"rendered":"

How do medium-sized companies manage to grow without IT becoming a bottleneck? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We addressed precisely this question at the Future Day for SMEs 2026 in Berlin \u2013 together with over 6,000 decision-makers from business, politics, and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The middle class is facing a decisive phase. Growth, digitalization, a shortage of skilled workers, and increasing regulatory requirements are all hitting at once \u2013 and that was clearly felt at the \"Mittelstand 2026 Future Day\" in Berlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With several thousand entrepreneurs, top-class speakers, and intensive discussions, the event is considered a central platform for the German Mittelstand, bringing together business, politics, and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the thick of it: VALEO IT Services International GmbH \u2013 as an exhibitor, as a discussion partner, and with their own Masterclass on stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exchange at eye level \u2013 and real challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Right from the setup on Tuesday, it was clear: this isn't about theory. This is about real challenges that move companies every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the day of the event, this impression was confirmed. Discussions with managing directors, IT managers, and decision-makers repeatedly showed the same picture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The topics are familiar \u2013 cloud, cybersecurity, AI, efficiency. But the real challenge lies elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In progress.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

That's exactly what makes Future Day so valuable: It brings together people who don't just talk about the future, but actively work on solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stronger Together: Upper Palatinate Expertise in Berlin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A special mark was set by the joint appearance with the Beraten und Planen Group from Burglengenfeld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the motto \u201eEngineering and IT expertise from the Upper Palatinate - W<\/em>\u201cThe future has roots\" clearly showed what defines the middle class: partnership, pragmatism, and the ability to solve complex challenges together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because transformation doesn't happen in a silo \u2013 but rather in the interplay of strategy, technology, and implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIT as a top priority\u201d - a clear message<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A central highlight was our masterclass:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201eIT as a Top Priority \u2013 Securing Growth Without More IT Staff\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right from the start, a deliberately provocative reality check was presented: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • How well equipped is your own IT really? <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • What happens in an emergency? <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • And above all: Is IT ready today for tomorrow's growth?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The reactions in the room were clear. Many companies are under pressure \u2013 not because they lack technology, but because they lack structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Because the reality is clear: A large part of IT departments is already working at its limit, while at the same time new demands from topics such as NIS2, cybersecurity, and cloud continue to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The real problem is therefore rarely technical. It is a structural problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From Firefighting Mode to Strategic Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    What distinguishes successful companies is neither a tool nor a single project. It is the way IT is conceived and managed.
    While many organizations are still working in operational \u201efirefighting mode,\u201c others are taking it a step further: they are organizing IT as a clearly structured, scalable service unit.
    Automation plays an important role in this \u2013 not as a replacement for people, but as relief. Processes become faster, more stable, and more predictable.
    The decisive lever, however, lies on another level: in governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Because IT scaling is not purely a technical question. It is a management decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Three days, a clear conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    For us, Future Day was more than just an event. It was characterized by intense discussions, new contacts, and valuable momentum \u2013 but also by real team spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From the joint setup to the trade show day, the evening event, and the final breakfast, it became clear what makes successful collaboration: trust, exchange, and a common goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our local team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Future Day was not just a stage for us \u2013 but above all a team effort:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Stefan Borst - Director of Finance & HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Constantin Sch\u00e4fer \u2013 Director Corporate Governance & Organizational Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Volker Keck \u2013 Lead Operational Support Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Erwin Szabo \u2013 Lead Development Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Roman Gollmer \u2013 Lead Infrastructure & Enduser Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Rocco Arnold \u2013 Lead Multi-Customer Support Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Simon Kirchner \u2013 Sales Manager & Lead Marketing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The crucial point: execution beats knowledge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      So, what remains of the SME Future Day 2026?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Not the next technology.
      No new buzzwords.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      But a clear realization: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The middle class does not have a knowledge problem. It has an implementation problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      And that's exactly where we come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      VALEO IT: Your Internal IT Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      As VALEO IT Services International GmbH, we see ourselves not as a classic service provider, but as an equal partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      As your self-managed \u201einternal IT department,\u201c we support you in bringing structure to your IT, reducing complexity, and enabling targeted growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Because sustainable growth doesn't come from more IT \u2013 but from the right organization of IT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Start the conversation now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Do you want to know how your IT is really positioned?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Or how to enable growth without overburdening your IT infrastructure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Then let's talk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      sales@valeo-it.com<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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