When it comes to artificial intelligence in the network environment, there is a chicken-and-egg problem.
The management consultancy AXXCON recently published a study entitled ‘Will the energy transition fail at the last mile?’ A rather provocative title, so it’s time for ZfK to take a closer look at what the study’s findings are all about. Energy experts Maik Neubauer and Armin Schelian are both partners at AXXCON and responsible for […]
Two studies – one consistent picture
Since June 2025, two comprehensive analyses on the future of German distribution networks have been available. In June 2025, AXXCON surveyed 104 network operators, providing a current snapshot directly from the control centres of distribution network operators (DNOs) – from digitalisation to the shortage of skilled workers. The dena Distribution Network Study II, on the […]
AXXCON was once again recognised by “brand eins” as one of the best consultancies in 2026.
We are delighted that AXXCON has once again been ranked among Germany’s leading consultancy firms for the twelfth year running, as shown by brand eins’s 2026 rankings.
Risks for energy suppliers and grid operators will continue to rise sharply
How will IT security develop in 2025 and over the next five years? ZfK asked Maik Neubauer from the management consultancy AXXCON for an assessment. ‘With its widely ramified – especially municipal – technical and process-related structures and complex value chains, the German energy industry is at the centre of potential physical or cyber-related attacks,’ […]
Change of management: Maik Neubauer and Stefan Jaschke take over as managing directors
Maik Neubauer and Stefan Jaschke took over the management of AXXCON Management Consulting in January 2026. They succeed Torsten Beyer and Harald Freitag, who handed over the operational management of the company as planned, thus initiating the next
stage in the consultancy’s development.
Grid Study 2025: Barely any smart technology and huge financial gaps
Dramatic backlog in the smart meter rollout and the expansion of smart grids, technology from the post-war period and huge financial gaps: The sluggish transformation of the distribution grid is jeopardising the energy transition in Germany. This is the alarming result of the survey ‘Is the energy transition failing on the last mile?’ conducted by AXXCON, a management consultancy specialising in the energy sector, in which 104 distribution grid operators in Germany took part.
Digital sovereignty first!
Energy experts warn of dependence on US tech companies: German companies urgently need to develop resilience strategies. Dependence on hyperscalers such as Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet & Co is becoming a threat to all industries, including the energy supply sector. ‘Cloud first’ or “cloud only” strategies harbour new risks that have so far been underestimated.
Sales in transition: a challenge for public utilities
The energy market in Germany is undergoing profound change. Regulatory changes, new market entrants and shifting customer needs are posing major challenges, particularly for municipal utilities. The traditional supply of electricity and gas is under pressure.
We make public utilities fit for the energy transition
The energy transition requires public utilities to realign their strategy, organisation and processes. AXXCON supports municipal utilities in successfully mastering this change and positioning themselves for a sustainable future.
Once again honoured as one of the ‘Best Consultancies 2025’
We are delighted that AXXCON has once again been ranked among Germany’s leading consultancy firms for the eleventh consecutive year, as shown by brand eins’s 2025 rankings.