Digital autonomy begins even before the signature

Feb 24, 2026

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Digital autonomy begins even before the signature. Yet, we see that many organizations only discover during the operational phase how dependent they have become on external parties. The good news: autonomy can be structurally guaranteed, provided you consciously incorporate it from the selection phase onwards.

By formulating requirements for data separation, exit options, portability, IP rights, supply chain transparency, and management independence already during the tender or selection process, you prevent yourself from running into problems later on. In the contracting process, you translate these principles into firm agreements that protect your sovereignty without disrupting collaboration with your suppliers.

More and more organizations are choosing this strategic approach. The result?
👉 More control.
👉 Less dependency.
👉 A foundation for sustainable digital autonomy.

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