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Many companies are managing an increasing number of projects in parallel, while still relying on status slides, Excel lists, and manual coordination. This costs time, makes decision-making more difficult, and prevents the Project Management Office from focusing on its core responsibilities: establishing standards, ensuring quality, and actively managing project portfolios. PMO software consolidates project data in one central place, makes resource bottlenecks visible, and creates a reliable foundation for project and portfolio decisions. In this article, you will learn which features matter, when PMO software is worthwhile, and how to get started successfully.

Since November 2025, only structured addresses have been permitted on Swiss QR-bills. Anyone still using unstructured addresses should review their invoicing process now—as of September 30, 2026, the risk of payment rejections is expected to increase. In addition, the new QR-bill IG 2.4, which will take effect in November 2026, introduces further restrictions, particularly for invoices in euros.

Less red tape, lower costs, and faster payment processing: Germany’s e-invoicing mandate is driving the digitalization of accounting and invoicing. Since January 1, 2025, companies in Germany have been required to receive electronic invoices in B2B transactions. E-invoicing is therefore no longer a future topic, but part of everyday business. Companies should now check whether their software supports current requirements and formats such as XRechnung 4.0 and ZUGFeRD 2.5.

The ZUGFeRD format combines a readable PDF invoice with structured XML data. It is especially relevant for e-invoicing in Germany and is widely used in B2B invoice processes, where companies need both a familiar invoice view and machine-readable data for automated processing. Depending on the requirements of the invoice recipient, portal, or platform, ZUGFeRD can also be relevant for B2G scenarios. Learn more about its benefits, how it differs from XRechnung, and the continued development of ZUGFeRD 2.5.

XRechnung, Germany’s standard for electronic invoices issued to public-sector clients, has long been mandatory for suppliers and service providers working with the public sector. Since November 27, 2020, incoming invoices have only been accepted in electronic invoice format. This means that paper invoices and PDF invoices are accepted only in exceptional cases. The introduction of XRechnung was certainly a milestone — but was it a step forward or a step back?

How can customized proposals be generated directly from project data, technical information be documented in a structured way, and processes be mapped end to end from the first customer contact through to invoicing? The new ADLER Solar GmbH case study shows how BCS has become the central platform for order processing, documentation, and proposal creation at the Bremen-based specialist for sustainable energy solutions.

How can complaints be recorded transparently, responsibilities clearly assigned, information documented centrally, and evaluations made available for management reviews? The new user report from Eichsfelder Schraubenwerk GmbH shows how BCS transforms complaint handling from emails, Excel lists and local file storage into a standardized ticket process.