United for Impact: Building the next chapter of Microsoft + Capgemini in Germany

Planning the Future, Together – One Industry and One Solution Area at a Time

Yesterday, I had the privilege of joining an inspiring session at Microsoft Germany’s Office in Frankfurt. A session that reminded me exactly why I love doing what I do.

This wasn’t just another meeting. This was Partner Business Planning. A strategic touchpoint where Microsoft and Capgemini came together to shape the joint vision for the next 12 months. Think of it as the control room of a spaceship: vision, navigation, mission planning… all in one place. 🚀

And here’s the twist: it wasn’t just tech leads and alliance managers. We had colleagues from Capgemini Invent, Cloud Infrastructure, Insights and Data, Financial Services, and of course, our strategic alliance management all in one room, aligned around a single mission: to empower German enterprises with next-generation digital transformation.

The Power of strategic alignment

We’re not just talking roadmaps and budgets here. We’re talking solution areas and industry focus that truly reflect what the German market needs—right now and in the near future.

Together with Microsoft, we dove deep into:

• Core solution areas that matter most to our joint clients:
  Think Cloud Infrastructure, Data & AI, Security, Business Applications, and Modern Work.
• Industries in transformation:
  We looked closely at Manufacturing, Public Sector, Financial Services, and Retail—with tailored approaches to support each sector’s unique challenges.

But what truly made this session special?
It wasn’t the slides or the metrics—it was the energy in the room. The commitment to co-innovate. And the shared purpose of solving real-world customer problems with the full force of Microsoft’s technology and Capgemini’s industry expertise.

Why Germany needs strong Cloud Partnerships

Let’s be honest. Germany is at a crossroads. AI is no longer hype; it’s implementation time. Cloud isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s mission-critical. Sustainability is not a buzzword; it’s boardroom strategy.

This is exactly why close alliances like Microsoft + Capgemini matter more than ever.

We bring scale, expertise, and local accountability. Microsoft brings world-leading platforms and unmatched innovation velocity. When we align our people, our portfolios, and our priorities—we unlock value no single organization could create alone.

This is not just about delivering cloud migrations or AI pilots. It’s about co-creating industry-specific, scalable solutions that move the needle for our clients. With security built in, compliant, and sovereign-ready.

A Thank you to the People who make it possible

A heartfelt thank-you goes to Holly Shibly, who has been a consistent and passionate driver of the Capgemini-Microsoft partnership over the years. Holly, your insight, energy, and deep understanding of both organizations continues to inspire us and guide this alliance.

Also, a big shoutout to all the Capgemini participants across our units who contributed to the discussion with sharp ideas, real-world client experience, and strategic thinking. These are the kinds of cross-functional collaborations that turn vision into reality.

What’s next? Time to deliver.

Now comes the exciting part: executing the plan. Driving new co-sell motions. Turning concepts into POCs. Scaling client success stories. All while staying grounded in what our clients really need: outcomes, simplicity, and trust.

As we move forward, I’m more convinced than ever that this kind of deep, integrated, long-term partnership is what will define the winners in Germany’s next phase of digital innovation.

We’re not here to follow trends. We’re here to shape them, with Microsoft, with our clients, and with a relentless focus on business impact.

Stay clever. Stay responsible. Stay scalable.
Your Mr. Microsoft,
Uwe Zabel

🚀 Curious how this plays out in your industry? Let’s talk cloud strategy, sovereign readiness, or AI implementation. Follow my journey on zabu.cloud, where cloud, compliance, and business strategy converge. Or ping me directly because building the future works better as a team.