Following a public tender, DATAGROUP has been awarded a five-year contract to provide workplace services, with a focus on device lifecycle management, for Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB). The agreement covers approximately 1,300 end devices and aims to enhance IBB's digital workplace environment in an efficient, secure, sustainable, and user-oriented manner.
Under the contract, DATAGROUP will manage all services throughout the lifecycle of end-user devices, including provisioning, configuration, logistics, operation, support, replacement, and secure take-back and recycling at the end of their useful life. This holistic approach provides IBB with a single service partner for all key tasks related to workplace provisioning, streamlining processes and reducing administrative overhead.
The transparent management of the device fleet enables better planning of investments and replacement cycles, shortens deployment times, and increases user satisfaction. According to Wolf Diederich, Head of IT at IBB, "In DATAGROUP, we have found an experienced and capable partner for our workplace infrastructure. Through the comprehensive management of our end devices – from deployment to recycling - we are jointly creating a modern and reliable workplace solution that optimally supports our employees."
IT security and compliance are paramount. DATAGROUP implements standardized operating and deployment processes, along with defined security and control mechanisms, to ensure that end devices meet organizational and regulatory requirements. This is complemented by clear governance structures, regular reporting, and continuous quality management.
Sustainability is a central component of the service approach. DATAGROUP follows a lifecycle-oriented strategy that maximizes the useful life of hardware, refurbishes suitable devices, and ensures secure and traceable disposal, contributing to the circular economy and responsible resource use.
Peter Vages, Managing Director at DATAGROUP, stated, "We are delighted by the trust placed in us by Investitionsbank Berlin and look forward to jointly further developing the bank's digital work environment. Device lifecycle management is a central component of modern workplace services and contributes significantly to efficient, secure, and sustainable IT workplace provision. Our goal is to create real added value for Investitionsbank Berlin and its employees through high-quality service, standardized processes, and a close partnership."
Both organizations view this collaboration as a long-term partnership focused on continuous improvement and adaptation to future technological and organizational requirements. The aim is to provide a modern, secure, and scalable workplace environment that supports employees and promotes the long-term success of Investitionsbank Berlin.
