Overview
Stiftung Pfennigparade, a leading non-profit organization in Germany, embarked on a digital transformation journey to modernize its IT infrastructure, enhance data integration, and pave the way for emerging technologies like AI. Leveraging Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Magic xpi Integration Platform, Pfennigparade successfully streamlined operations, integrated hybrid systems, and laid the groundwork for scalable growth.
The Challenge
Founded in the 1950s as a civic initiative in response to the polio epidemic, Stiftung Pfennigparade has grown into a large non-profit with 17 subsidiaries and around 2,500 employees. With this expansion came complex, fragmented IT systems and growing challenges around integration, data consistency, and digital collaboration.
The foundation needed a modern, future-ready IT environment that could support:
- Centralized system integration
- Cloud transformation
- Enhanced data accessibility
- Scalable digital operations
- AI-readiness
The Solution
To achieve its modernization goals, Pfennigparade partnered with Emrich Business Consulting GmbH and implemented a comprehensive digital strategy that included:
Enterprise Management with Microsoft Dynamics
Pfennigparade deployed the latest version of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, customizing it extensively for order and quote processing, and modernized its project accounting workflows. Additionally, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement was introduced for its inclusive workshops and subsidiaries operating in competitive markets.
Cloud-Native Integration with Magic xpi
Using the Magic xpi Integration Platform, the organization replaced outdated point-to-point interfaces, creating a flexible, centralized integration layer. This enabled seamless communication between on-premise systems and new cloud applications, forming the foundation for future IT scalability.
“For me, it’s important that Magic xpi is a truly platform-independent integration tool. Many other solutions are tied to a vendor and work excellently there—but only there. Magic xpi, by contrast, integrates seamlessly into a wide range of systems while remaining flexible. Combined with Magic’s service offerings, this creates real added value.”
— Michael Düren, Head of Professional IT Services, Stiftung Pfennigparade
The Results
Central Data Hub
Previously disconnected and inconsistent systems are now unified. For example, payroll processes were optimized through intelligent duplicate handling and error-free employee data mapping, resulting in efficient, accurate processing.
Hybrid Environment Integration
Magic xpi ensures smooth integration across all platforms—on-premises and cloud-based—enabling collaborative, organization-wide workflows and improved system reliability.
Transparent IT Security
The integrated solution supports comprehensive logging and auditing across all systems, crucial for IT compliance—particularly for subsidiaries like PSG and SIGMETA, which serve major corporate clients such as BMW.
Improved Cost Efficiency
Automation and digital optimization have streamlined core business processes. This transformation supports subsidiaries that compete in dynamic sectors—such as those serving BMW and Unicredit—with more agility and cost control.
Outlook: Laying the Groundwork for AI
Pfennigparade plans to further leverage its cloud environment to enable advanced AI tools. With Magic xpi facilitating structured data migration and normalization, the organization is well-positioned to unlock insights from its data and drive innovation through intelligent automation.
