Munich, December 3, 2025 – According to the Lünendonk® Study 2025/2026 “The Market for Data&AI Services in Germany”, b.telligent is once again among the top three specialists in the category of Data and AI portfolio breadth and depth. The current study also shows that the effective use of data and the continued rise in the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are driving major transformations within companies. These changes often require extensive expertise and can typically only be tackled with the support of end-to-end consultancies and IT service providers such as b.telligent.
The top three findings from the study show, first, that the key lever for companies seeking to secure and expand their market position lies in optimizing their workflows. According to respondents, upcoming investments will primarily focus on fully automating repetitive tasks (84%) and leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) (68%). Second, many companies struggle with implementing modern AI solutions due to a lack of internal expertise required to deploy and further develop these technologies effectively. Third, companies often face significant challenges in integrating data and AI solutions across the organization — spanning data platforms, cloud infrastructure, governance, and corporate culture — challenges that are difficult to manage with internal resources alone.
In response, companies are increasingly relying on end-to-end providers such as b.telligent. With extensive consulting expertise across Data, Analytics, and AI, b.telligent supports customers along their entire Data Value Chain — from strategy and architecture to data platforms, implementation, and operations. This allows customers to quickly access highly skilled specialists and execute necessary transformations within a clear time and cost framework. At the same time, internal client teams receive dedicated upskilling and enablement. With its newly established brand “Kambria,” b.telligent has also launched an offering that combines a smart AI platform for enterprises with targeted AI training and education programs. This gives companies full control over their AI usage while optimizing workflows and capabilities.
Sebastian Amtage, Founder and Managing Director of b.telligent, emphasizes: “Without a solid data foundation and a strategic approach to data management, even the most ambitious transformation initiatives fall flat.” According to the study, 96% of respondents intend to prioritize high data quality, strong governance, and support from top management. Additionally, they plan to invest in powerful data platforms, AI applications, and innovative data infrastructures.
Amtage adds: “Only companies that align their data foundation, technology stack, organizational structures, and culture will be future-ready and resilient. This is not simply a technological shift — it requires a thoughtful strategy and the right interplay between human strengths and machine efficiency.” The fact that only 2% of surveyed companies have strategically anchored AI to scale it across the organization highlights the urgency. This is precisely where consultancies like b.telligent — with more than 20 years of experience and a comprehensive service portfolio — can be vital strategic partners.
Beyond strategy and technology, the study also highlights the growing importance of people. The shortage of Data and AI experts will continue to intensify in the coming years. Here, b.telligent stands out from the trend: the consultancy consistently attracts top talent and retains them long-term. Their expertise flows directly into client teams, ensuring targeted and sustainable enablement.
Klaus Blaschek, also Founder and Managing Director of b.telligent, proudly states: “Our outstanding performance is first and foremost a success of our team. Our growth, our innovative strength, and our market position would not be possible without the dedication, passion, and professionalism of our colleagues. Their know-how and enthusiasm for Data & AI are what make b.telligent the strong and trusted partner our clients rely on.”
Demand for Data & AI has remained extremely high for years, and with the maturity of Generative AI, it has increased dramatically once again. This trend is reflected in the business performance of the leading Data & AI service providers analyzed by Lünendonk. Despite geopolitical uncertainties and economic slowdown, these companies recorded double-digit growth in 2024, averaging 13.2%. Interestingly, growth in economically weak 2024 even exceeded the 2023 figure (12.8%).
The revenues of Data & AI service providers grew by 13.2%.
Only 2% of surveyed companies have strategically embedded AI to scale it enterprise-wide. A third (35%) is currently pushing for broader use across multiple business units. Half (48%) have already moved initial AI applications with clear use cases into productive operation. However, 15% remain in the pilot phase, working with AI only in isolated processes without productive deployment. By industry comparison, the banking sector (57%), energy sector (50%), and telecommunications sector (50%) show the highest AI maturity—at least half use AI broadly across several business units, and in some cases even enterprise-wide (energy: 5%, telecommunications: 7%).
The full Lünendonk® 2025/2026 study “The Market for Data & AI Services in Germany” is available for download here: Download study (German)
b.telligent is a technology-independent consultancy specializing in analytics and data management. With over 400 employees at nine locations in Germany, Austria, Romania, and Switzerland, b.telligent supports companies throughout the entire data value chain – from strategy and analysis to design and implementation, right through to operational management and the continued development of their solutions. The company's services focus on optimizing business processes, as well as customer and supplier relationships.
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