Most companies rush into cloud, AI, and compliance tooling, without a clear goal. Christian Scholz believes that’s backwards.

In this episode of the TEQ Shift Podcast, the VP of Cloud Business at Arvato Systems—and lead architect behind Google Wallet—shares what 30+ years in the field have taught him: IT should follow business, not the buzz.

Christian explains why tech doesn’t need to move faster—it needs to move with purpose. And how business-aligned strategy, not just modern stacks, is what actually scales.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Avoid “cloud-first” traps that never deliver value
✅ Measure real risk—in budget, not buzzwords
✅ Structure a vision teams can believe in (and rally behind)
✅ Use proof-of-concepts to validate strategy, not chase trends
✅ Lead transformation with transparency, honesty, and people
✅ Focus on direction over noise in a hype-saturated market

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Most companies treat IT like plumbing, until it breaks. But Markus Sontheimer has spent decades proving that when tech leads the strategy, it drives the business.

In this episode of the TEQ Shift Podcast, Markus shares the playbook behind real digital transformation: the 8-Spoke IT Transformation Wheel. From his time as CIO at Mercedes-Benz, DB Schenker, Deutsche Bank, and most recently Group CIDO at ISS, Markus has led IT in four industries and turned it into a competitive weapon.

We talk about what actually works when modernising legacy landscapes, aligning global teams, and making tech visible where it matters most: the boardroom.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Move from decentralised chaos to a scalable tech strategy
✅ Reframe IT from “cost centre” to growth engine
✅ Build internal capability without over-relying on consultants
✅ Align business and tech through cross-functional ownership
✅ Kill the myth of business vs. IT
✅ Apply the 8 transformation dimensions—from architecture to culture

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Leaders in regulated, high-stakes industries are under pressure to modernise fast, without compromising on quality, compliance, or ROI. In this episode, Ralf Klädtke, Managing Director at Gestalt Automation, shares how hyperspectral imaging and AI are transforming industrial quality assurance, and what it really takes to implement scalable, ROI-driven innovation.

From navigating complexity in global organisations to building AI systems that deliver tangible results, Ralf brings hard-earned insights from aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing—all grounded in execution, not hype.

You’ll learn how to…
– Spot hidden flaws (literally) using hyperspectral imaging and AI
– Avoid the most expensive mistake in AI: poor data
– Drive transformation without losing team passion or focus
– Build trust in AI systems through calibration and compliance
– Align strategy from the boardroom to the production line
– Focus your innovation efforts where they actually deliver ROI

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