In October, it became known that IT provider Dataport must write off millions for a failed software development. Hamburg's Court of Auditors accuses the company of significant deficiencies in project management and fears that the sponsoring states will have to provide additional funds. Dataport denies these allegations.
IT provider Dataport, supported by several German states, is under scrutiny. In October 2023, the company had to disclose a multimillion loss from a botched software development. Hamburg's Court of Auditors has now issued a report accusing Dataport of 'significant deficiencies' in project management. According to the report, the sponsoring states, including Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, may be forced to inject additional funds to cover the losses.
Dataport rejects the allegations. A company spokesperson stated that the criticisms are unfounded and that project management met the required standards. The controversy centers on the development of software intended for public administrations, which failed to meet expectations.
The Court of Auditors emphasizes that the deficiencies led to unnecessary costs. Details on the exact extent of the loss have not been specified so far, but the write-off amounted to several million euros. The sponsoring states are closely monitoring the developments, as Dataport provides central IT services for public administration.
