The ranking is considered an established benchmark for performance, stability, and sustainability among small and medium-sized enterprises. For IT decision-makers, the award signals a reliable, goal-oriented, and efficient partner for long-term digitization and transformation projects.
Strong performance in key criteria
ISO impresses in criteria that are directly relevant to corporate customers. In terms of employer characteristics, the focus is on qualification, continuous training, work-life balance, and flexible working models. This ensures the availability of skilled workers and stable, reliable service provision.
In the area of innovation, the Nuremberg-based group of companies scores highly with structured development, cooperation with universities, and ongoing digitization initiatives. This results in future-proof and scalable solutions that can be efficiently integrated into operations. In terms of governance and resilience, certifications, a solid capital base, and a strong brand and online presence underline compliance, transparency, and reliability.
In the area of responsibility, effective sustainability measures and active corporate governance strengthen compliance and reduce operational risks. The result is targeted, reliable corporate management with measurable benefits for the ISO-Gruppe's customers.
Relevance for corporate IT
The ranking in the SME ranking reflects the ability to operate complex IT landscapes securely and efficiently and to translate innovation into productive added value in a targeted manner. Large companies benefit from reliable project management with clear quality standards. They also benefit from future-proof architectures that consistently take scaling, IT security, and compliance into account. Well-coordinated, technically skilled teams efficiently implement requirements and ensure stable operating and project results.
Ranking methodology
The Mittelstand 10,000 ranking is based on the DDW scoring index with 39 criteria weighted differently. Quantitative indicators such as sales and number of employees are included in the evaluation. The methodology also takes qualitative indicators such as social commitment and sustainability into account.
Further information on the methodology (German language version): die-deutsche-wirtschaft.de/ddw-scoringindex
Strong performance in key criteria
ISO impresses in criteria that are directly relevant to corporate customers. In terms of employer characteristics, the focus is on qualification, continuous training, work-life balance, and flexible working models. This ensures the availability of skilled workers and stable, reliable service provision.
In the area of innovation, the Nuremberg-based group of companies scores highly with structured development, cooperation with universities, and ongoing digitization initiatives. This results in future-proof and scalable solutions that can be efficiently integrated into operations. In terms of governance and resilience, certifications, a solid capital base, and a strong brand and online presence underline compliance, transparency, and reliability.
In the area of responsibility, effective sustainability measures and active corporate governance strengthen compliance and reduce operational risks. The result is targeted, reliable corporate management with measurable benefits for the ISO-Gruppe's customers.
Relevance for corporate IT
The ranking in the SME ranking reflects the ability to operate complex IT landscapes securely and efficiently and to translate innovation into productive added value in a targeted manner. Large companies benefit from reliable project management with clear quality standards. They also benefit from future-proof architectures that consistently take scaling, IT security, and compliance into account. Well-coordinated, technically skilled teams efficiently implement requirements and ensure stable operating and project results.
Ranking methodology
The Mittelstand 10,000 ranking is based on the DDW scoring index with 39 criteria weighted differently. Quantitative indicators such as sales and number of employees are included in the evaluation. The methodology also takes qualitative indicators such as social commitment and sustainability into account.
Further information on the methodology (German language version): die-deutsche-wirtschaft.de/ddw-scoringindex
