BearingPoint client success story: Driving digital continuity in product development through a data management hub

AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 3, 2025--

As vehicle development becomes increasingly complex with the transition to electromobility and the integration of software across almost all components, seamless coordination among specialized departments involved is more critical than ever. At the same time, competitive pressures demand shorter development cycles, making traditional methods of data exchange, such as point-to-point interfaces or manual processes, less efficient and prone to inconsistencies. However, a high level of data consistency is essential to ensure smooth development, integration, and validation, particularly in the development of electric control units and onboard communication systems.

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Establishing a central master data hub for electrics/electronics development

To tackle these challenges, BMW Group initiated the development of a central master data hub for the E/E development process and entrusted BearingPoint with the functional conceptualization of the master data portfolio as well as the technical integration and operations. Relevant data is imported from the IT system where it is generated, and it is also harmonized both from a functional and technical perspective before being linked to other data. Then, it is distributed to all IT systems whose users require it for their product development activities. The project team built robust yet flexible standard interfaces that significantly streamline data exchange.

Together with the general platform development and technical integration of the new hub with more than 70 IT systems, BearingPoint continuously supports the BMW Group in the functional harmonization of the distributed data. This approach was crucial to meet the different needs and perspectives of various departments in developing electric control units. Additionally, the quality of processed data is proactively ensured to prevent the distribution of inaccurate records across the organization.

“By working closely with BMW Group, we’ve developed a solution that enables digital continuity and significantly strengthens cross-departmental collaboration, to address the complexities of modern vehicle development. It reflects the transformative potential of high-quality and, most importantly, available master data on business processes which originates in combining cutting-edge technology with the right data strategy,” said Patrick Kirchhof, Partner at BearingPoint.

Accelerating time-to-market and data quality improvements

The BMW Group’s centrally provisioned data hub has increased the efficiency of the product development process at the BMW Group, enabling seamless collaboration between numerous departments based on a unified, up-to-date, and high-quality data foundation. The hub supports faster development cycles in these times of constantly increasing vehicle complexity. Additionally, the central hub simplifies the IT landscape by reducing point-to-point interfaces, which helps reduce development and maintenance costs. Overall, the solution contributes to the continuous optimization of the product development process.

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About BearingPoint

BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. The company operates in three business units: Consulting, Products, and Capital. Consulting covers the advisory business with a clear focus on selected business areas. Products provides IP-driven digital assets and managed services for business-critical processes. Capital delivers M&A and transaction services.

BearingPoint’s clients include many of the world’s leading companies and organizations. The firm has a global consulting network with more than 10,000 people and supports clients in over 70 countries, engaging with them to achieve measurable and sustainable success.

BearingPoint is a certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental impact.

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BearingPoint is supporting BMW Group in establishing a central data hub to create a high-quality data foundation for the electrical/electronics (E/E) development process to enable cross-departmental digital continuity and shorter time-to-market.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Repeated concussions have taken such a toll on Will Pucovski’s promising cricket career that he’s decided he’ll never play the game again.

Pucovski was a precocious talent when he was first selected for an Australia squad in 2019 but he only played one test match — scoring a flourishing 62 on debut against India in 2021 — because of a string of concussion setbacks.

After taking medical advice to retire from first-class cricket last year following a concussion — reportedly his 13th — in a Sheffield Shield match, the 27-year-old batter confirmed in a radio interview Tuesday that he can't play again at any level because of the toll on his physical and mental health.

“The simple message is, I won’t be playing at any level again," Pucovski told the SEN network. "In the couple of months post that (last concussion) I struggled to get anything done, walking around the house was a struggle ... I was sleeping a lot. The first few months were horrendous, but things didn’t leave me.

“From there it’s been a tough year, a lot of the symptoms didn’t go away, which has led me to this decision."

Pucovski was one of the best batters in Australia but didn’t make his test debut until he faced India at Sydney in January 2021, posting a half-century in his first innings but then dislocating his right shoulder in a fielding mishap. He needed surgery and was ruled out for six months.

After returning to training in October, 2021, he sustained another concussion while batting and was ruled out of cricket for several months again.

He finished his career with a first-class average of 45.19, including seven centuries and a highest score of 255 not out, as well as the record for the highest opening partnership in Australia's domestic first-class competition, the Sheffield Shield.

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FILE - Australia's Will Pucovski walks from the field after he was dismissed during play on day three of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)