How did epunkt achieve 60% time savings?

By switching from manual Excel spreadsheets to the Akarion GRC Cloud, epunkt accelerated the management of processing activities by 60 percent.

Which AKARION modules does epunkt use?

epunkt uses Data Protection, Information Security, Business Continuity, Audit and Whistleblowing.

Success Story

Simple, intuitive, and 60% time savings compared to Excel

How the leading recruiter in Austria made their DSMS scalable and more efficient.

60%

Time savings vs. Excel

100%

Usability satisfaction

Outstanding onboarding

The Customer

epunkt is the market leader in recruiting specialists and executives with four locations in Austria. More than 270 employees are dedicated every day to finding the right job for every person. In addition to its strength in IT, epunkt has diversified since its founding in 2000 and places leading positions in mechanical engineering, technology, industry and business. Since 2021, recruiting expertise has been shared at the Recruiting Campus in cooperation with the WU Executive Academy.

The Challenge: Data Protection as a Full-Time Job

Recruiting requires comprehensive tracking of processing activities and transparent data flows. For Alexander Dressler, Data Protection Manager at epunkt, protecting this data is the most important asset. The previous manual tracking in Excel spreadsheets was inefficient and hindered collaboration between the subsidiaries Talentor Austria and Talentor International.

The Solution: Intuitive Cloud Platform Instead of Excel

epunkt chose the AKARION GRC Cloud as their central DSM software:

Efficiency: The software replaces complex Excel silos with logically structured workflows. All processing activities are captured and can be centrally managed.
Templates and Mandates: The template and mandate system enables epunkt to collaborate efficiently with their subsidiaries. Best practices are created centrally and rolled out across borders.
Collaboration and Usability: A modern and secure cloud solution enables collaboration across multiple locations and national borders. The self-explanatory usability makes it easy for new employees to get up to speed quickly.

The Result: Measurable Compliance Success

The switch to the Akarion GRC Cloud delivered immediate results:

Massive Time Savings: Managing the DSMS (e.g. processing activities) is now 60% faster.
Highest Acceptance: The tool is self-explanatory and rated 100% for usability.
Reliability: The Customer Success team provides immediate solutions and helps with best practices.

Alexander Dressler

Data Protection Manager

Our most important asset is data. It must be protected. With the GRC Cloud, we have seen an immense time savings compared to the old Excel solution. I would estimate this at about 60 percent. In terms of usability, it is even 100 percent.