Tag: Bitkom
How data centers could heat homes in the future
Heating with server heat The idea sounds impressive: the warm air that exists in data centers anyway is supposed to heat houses. Enge-Sands Data is the basis for restaurant recommendations,…
Fewer jobs, but up to 55 percent more salary
It is the third major job cuts in the industry within a few weeks. The short message service Twitter had previously laid off thousands of employees after being taken over…
Why companies from Ikea to Apple are working together on smart homes
Dusseldorf In times of high energy prices, it sounds tempting: If lamps, sockets and heating thermostats can be controlled via an app, consumers can save on electricity and heat. The…
Despite the crisis, skilled workers are in demand and can earn up to 90,000 euros
engineer in industry Even if the number of job advertisements is declining, engineers remain in short supply in some areas. (Photo: Moment/Getty Images) Dusseldorf The job boom in Germany is…
How long does the gas last? Scenarios for the winter
Gas supply in winter Saving gas by extending the Christmas break: If the holidays were extended to January 9th, “productivity would not be greatly damaged,” says Leopoldina Vice President Robert…
Faeser fleshes out plans to protect critical infrastructure
The SPD digital politician Jens Zimmermann explained: “In view of the attacks on pipelines and the railway infrastructure, we have to assume that further escalation can also occur in the…
German companies fear AI regulation that is too strict
facial recognition technology How far can artificial intelligence go? That’s what Brussels is all about. (Photo: imago images/Ikon Images) Frankfurt The German economy fears that the planned EU regulation on…
How well does New Work work in Germany?
Berlin Flexible working hours, remote work, modern management culture: Many companies like to advertise their progressive working conditions. But how far along are we in this country when it comes…
These are the biggest data protection annoyances for companies
The vast majority of companies have now implemented the requirements of the GDPR, as shown by a representative survey commissioned by the digital association Bitkom, which was published this Tuesday.…
Is it getting too hot for the internet?
Dusseldorf The extreme heat in California is not only a major burden for people and nature, but also for technology. Twitter is currently feeling this: According to a report by…
Faeser wants new powers for security agencies
Nancy Faser “We must be able to influence IT infrastructures that are used for an attack.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin Despite criticism from the coalition partners, Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser…
Faeser wants new powers for security agencies
Nancy Faser “We must be able to influence IT infrastructures that are used for an attack.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin Despite criticism from the coalition partners, Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser…
Becoming a software developer without training: Here’s how
developer at work The no-code and low-code techniques are in demand. Berlin Until now, anyone who wanted to become a software developer had to be able to program. Developers are…
This should become the new standard for the smart home
Dusseldorf It sounds good in advertising: the heating control reduces energy consumption, the security camera sends pictures of unexpected visitors to the smartphone, the light shines brightly or cozily, depending…
How medium-sized companies attract skilled workers from non-EU countries
skilled worker Recruit employees from abroad via social media. (Photo: dpa) Cologne Youssef El Gorch has made it: He is doing an apprenticeship as an industrial electrician at HBS Elektrobau…
Seven jobs that will earn you 100,000 euros after five years
Euro bills 100,000 euros a year – a magical salary limit for many. (Photo: Thomas Berger for Handelsblatt) Dusseldorf With an annual salary of 100,000 euros, a magical limit has…
Seven jobs that will earn you 100,000 euros after five years
Female engineer with a model of an artificial hand. Robotics engineers are in high demand on the job market. (Photo: DigitalVision/Getty Images) Dusseldorf With an annual salary of 100,000 euros,…
The electronics industry discovers thrift
Berlin Whether it’s size, sound or image quality, manufacturers of televisions, household appliances and audio systems outdo each other with superlatives every year at the Ifa electronics trade fair. In…
Russian cyber attacks on German companies are increasing
Berlin There are hardly any companies in Germany that are spared from cyber attacks. This is shown by a study published on Wednesday on behalf of the digital association Bitkom,…
Software manufacturer builds cloud platform for industry
Dusseldorf, Munich Whether for developing new business models or determining CO2 emissions: data has become a key raw material for mechanical engineering. A new project aims to help the entire…