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Want to win DACH? Pass these 3 gates first.

What actually makes software buyers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland say yes?

We asked close to 200 software buyers across DACH what makes or breaks a software purchase. The results reveal three things vendors need to get right: compliance, integration and trust.
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 81% require GDPR compliance, while only 3% are fine with non-EU cloud hosting when choosing software.

Compliance is a must in DACH. EU hosting matters more than having your servers in Germany.

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44% name integration their #1 technical barrier, while 60% say poor integration blocks purchases.

Your software needs to work with the systems buyers already use. Think SAP, DATEV and Microsoft 365.

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69% say external reviews strongly influence their decision, making reviews a key trust signal in DACH.

Reviews and recommendations matter more than brand image or having a local HQ.

Learn what vendors need to get right to enter the DACH market and turn interest into actual software purchases.

The study also reveals...

  • Why enterprise software budgets are shrinking while SMBs and mid-market companies continue to invest.
  • Why deal value shapes buying committees and sales processes.
  • Why 76% of buyers reject aggressive sales approaches.
  • How AI is changing software research and where buyers actually make their final decision.
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