Data Strategy Consulting

Make your data strategy a growth driver

We develop a data strategy that brings together distributed projects and aligns them consistently with corporate goals. This creates a clear foundation for using data purposefully to make better decisions, create new digital offerings, and drive successful AI initiatives.
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From decentralized initiatives to clear priorities

Together with RheinEnergie, taod organized data initiatives, prioritized strategic topics, and created a common structure for further implementation.

Challenges
  • Data-related requirements and initiatives spread across different business units
  • No common strategic direction for the use and further development of existing data
Solution
  • Together with the relevant departments, existing data practices were analyzed and strategically categorized
  • A shared vision and prioritized areas of action were derived from the findings
  • A concrete roadmap translates strategy into practice
Find out what's in your data

If data is to have an impact, a clear strategy is needed

A robust data strategy emerges when business objectives, data structures, and operational realities are considered together. This is precisely what is missing in many companies: decisions are made in isolation, roles are unclear, and potential remains untapped. We develop strategies that bridge this gap—together, we define what you want your data to achieve, how to get there, and how to translate that into structures, roles, and roadmaps.

30 minutes · with a strategy expert

Where are you currently?

Whether it's initial BI structures or a scalable data platform, we start exactly where your current challenge lies.

We don't know where to start with data and AI

There are initial ideas for using data, analytics, or AI, but no clarity yet on which potential areas are most relevant. We assess your current situation and identify the topics where a strategic entry promises the greatest benefit.

The result: A clear picture of the current situation and prioritized next steps
Recommended entry point:
Data Foresight

To the Data Foresight package
Many data initiatives are uncoordinated

Data, analytics, and AI initiatives are emerging in various areas without following a common direction. We create transparency regarding ongoing projects, assess their importance for corporate goals, and develop a binding strategic alignment from them.

The result:
Clear priorities and a shared roadmap for your data initiatives
Recommended starting point:
Comprehensive Data Strategy

Go to the Comprehensive Data Strategy package
Roles and responsibilities are unclear

Data is used in many areas, but responsibilities and decision-making processes are not clearly defined. We develop a suitable organizational and governance model that clarifies responsibilities and improves cross-departmental collaboration.

The result: Clear responsibilities and reliable structures for managing data
Recommended starting point: Focused Strategy

Go to the Focused Strategy package
A data strategy exists but is not being implemented

The strategic direction is defined in principle, but priorities, responsibilities, or concrete next steps are missing. We review your existing strategy, translate it into a realistic roadmap, and create a binding framework for implementation.

The result: An actionable roadmap with clear priorities and responsibilities.
Recommended starting point: Comprehensive Data Strategy

Go to the Comprehensive Data Strategy package

The difference between having data and actually using it

Alignment

A good data strategy has an effect when it is based on corporate goals and helps to achieve them measurably.

Competitive advantage

Anyone who uses their data sensibly recognizes opportunities earlier and risks in good time. A well-thought-out data strategy creates the framework for this.

Prioritizing

A clear data strategy determines what is really tackled first—and what can (still) wait.

Integration

Data strategy includes integration. Systemic and procedural. This makes it easier to dock new tools, use cases or teams.
Business Intelligence Packages

Find the right service for you

Data Foresight
Interactive workshops
Focused Strategy
Focusing on a specific area
Focused
Strategy
Focusing on a specific area
Compre-
hensive
Data
Strategy
Overarching
Strategy
Comprehensive Data Strategy
Overarching overall strategy
Suitable if...
you want to understand your current situation and identify potential
you want to understand your current situation and identify potential
you want to sharpen a clear strategic area
you want to align your data company-wide
you want to align your data company-wide
Focus
Evaluate existing data initiatives, capabilities, and potential
Evaluate existing data initiatives, capabilities, and potential
Targeted development of a selected focus area, such as data architecture, organization, or data culture
Targeted development of a selected focus area, such as data architecture, organization, or data culture
Aligning corporate goals, data initiatives, technology, and organization across the board
Aligning corporate goals, data initiatives, technology, and organization across the board
Result
A clear picture of the current situation and prioritized areas for action
A clear picture of the current situation and prioritized areas for action
Target vision, measures, and roadmap for a focus area
Comprehensive data strategy
holistic data strategy
Scope
Prerequisites
selected areas and use cases
a defined strategic topic area
a defined strategic topic area
the entire company
Next step
Assess current situation
Define strategic focus
Architecture consultation
Review strategic initiatives together
Tagline

Don't see the right package for you?

Just send us a message, and we’ll find out how we can help you in an initial consultation.

We now have a fixed order and structure, we know which topics we want to work on and people are clear about the priorities.

Dr. Heiner Lütjen
Business and strategy developer
RheinEnergie

Working with taod has enabled us to analyze our sales and customer data much more efficiently. Sales reporting now combines all relevant data in a central view and supports us in strategic planning with precise projections.

Jonas Galli
Data Science Team Leader
Raiffeisen Landesbank Südtirol

What business intelligence can do — when it's properly thought out.

Self-service

Access data without having to wait for anyone. With predefined logics and understandable dashboards.

relevancy

Reports are used — not just built. Because they're relevant, understandable, and well-placed.

uniformity

When everyone works with the same definitions, reports become comparable — and decisions become clearer.

transparency

Where does the number come from? Why is she like that? Well-implemented BI makes processes comprehensible — both technically and in terms of content.

Everything from a single source

Why taod?

We combine strategic consulting with hands-on implementation experience. This allows us to develop data strategies that align with your business goals, your organization, and your technological capabilities.

Strategy with implementation experience

We don't just provide strategic guidance; we also put data, analytics, and AI initiatives into practice. This means we know which decisions prove successful during implementation and which requirements need to be considered early on.

Business first

We don't start with technologies or trends; we start with your business goals. Together, we identify where data, analytics, and AI can create the greatest business value.

Technology-agnostic

We don't align your strategy with any specific tool or vendor. Instead, we evaluate which technologies and solutions best fit your goals, your existing landscape, and your requirements.

End-to-end data journey

We cover the entire data journey, from data strategy and platforms to analytics and AI applications. This allows us to connect strategic decisions with their eventual implementation right from the start.

Questions that will help you

FAQ

Why does your company need a data strategy?

A data strategy ensures that your company not only collects data, but also uses it in a targeted manner to make better decisions faster, create competitive advantages and solve recurring problems through structured processes.

Do we need a data strategy if we're already using BI tools?

Yes BI tools provide analyses but do not replace a data strategy. Without strategic guidelines, there is often a lack of connection to corporate goals, clear prioritization and a common understanding of what data should actually be used for.

Is a data strategy only relevant for large companies?

No A data strategy is worthwhile for companies of all sizes that want to make their data usable. Regardless of SMEs or corporations, because it systematically links processes, priorities and responsibilities with data.

How does a data strategy actually contribute to corporate goals?

A data strategy translates corporate goals into data-related measures. It ensures that data is used where it increases sales, reduces costs, improves processes or reduces risks.

Do you still have any unanswered questions?

Let us answer your questions during a non-binding initial consultation.

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