Tag: computer week
Bafin boss insists on a quick solution to the IT problems at Postbank
Mark Branson “Postbank must now solve this quickly,” said the head of the financial regulator Bafin. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The head of the German financial regulator Bafin, Mark Branson, is…
Soldier receives more than one million euros to build military robots
Dusseldorf Marc Wietfeld received a good one million euros from investors to solve the Bundeswehr’s major problems. That doesn’t sound like much in the defense sector, where large projects cost…
AMS-Osram secures 300 million euros in funding
Osram site in Regensburg The lighting company wants to develop new types of chips for autonomous driving and UV-C air purification with government support. (Photo: OSRAM) Munich The lighting and…
Comeback of the insolvent crypto startup Nuri – under its old name
Bitwala logo First Bitwala, then Nuri and today Bitwala again – the start-up founded in 2014 is back. Frankfurt The insolvent crypto start-up Nuri is back – under an old…
How to land a well-paying job in the chip industry
Working in a chip factory The shortage of skilled workers is becoming a massive problem for the industry – this helps applicants. (Photo: IMAGO/ANP) Dusseldorf The goals for the European…
AI company increases valuation to $43 billion
Ali Ghodsi The Swedish-trained computer scientist leads Databricks as CEO. (Photo: © 2019 Bloomberg Finance LP) San Francisco The AI specialist Databricks has managed to secure a remarkable round of…
These are the best apps for digital business accounts
Symbolic image of a freelancer For internationally active freelancers Bunq is an interesting option thanks to local IBANs in five European countries and savings accounts in three currencies. (Photo: Caiaimage/Getty…
Chip production is slowing the growth of artificial intelligence
Nvidia and TSMC The US company has its semiconductors produced by the world’s largest chip contract manufacturer. (Photo: Nvidia, Getty [M]) Munich With the boom in artificial intelligence, Nvidia can…
Fuerst Wiacek wants to expand on the German market
Berlin From Berlin into the world: This applies to the colorful canned beers from the Fuerst Wiacek brewery. The Berlin start-up exports its internationally recognized and award-winning craft beers with…
AI in Education: From Learn.xyz to Synaptiq
San Francisco The AI-based text program ChatGPT is banned in many schools and universities. Some even fear that artificial intelligence could be used primarily to cheat on homework and exams.…
Locusts or value creators? These are the most important people in the private equity industry in Germany
Private equity manager Who are the people driving the private equity industry in Germany? Dusseldorf Since SPD politician Franz Müntefering described them as “locusts,” private equity managers in Germany have…
At least seven years of replacement parts for iPhones
Right to repair California wants to require manufacturers of electrical appliances to offer replacement parts for at least seven years. (Photo: Bloomberg) San Francisco Replacement parts for electrical devices such…
Oracle antagonizes customers
Oracle founder Larry Ellison Dusseldorf Oracle has a dubious reputation among many customers. Although the IT group’s products are considered to be of high technical quality, there are always conflicts…
Why von der Leyen’s supercomputers hardly help
Dusseldorf The AI scene is discussing a proposal from Brussels: Artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups should have access to the three European supercomputers in the future. EU Commission President Ursula von…
Arm shares are off to a successful start – what that means for other stock market candidates
Arm’s IPO Arm, based in Cambridge, UK, was listed on the stock exchange from 1998 to 2016. (Photo: Reuters) new York It was a textbook IPO. The shares of the…
Arm starts trading on the stock market debut with a double-digit price jump
Arm’s IPO Arm, based in Cambridge, UK, was listed on the stock exchange from 1998 to 2016. (Photo: Reuters) new York It was a textbook IPO. The shares of the…
Fritzbox manufacturer AVM before the sale
AVM stand at the IFA electronics trade fair The manufacturer of the Fritzbox is apparently looking for new owners. (Photo: IMAGO/IPON) Frankfurt In the competitive market for routers, AVM is…
Arms start-up becomes Europe’s first armaments unicorn
Dusseldorf The German defense start-up Helsing receives 209 million euros in a new round of financing. The US venture capitalist General Catalyst, the Swedish Saab Group as a strategic investor…
Salesforce wants to use AI to overtake its rival SAP
San Francisco Salesforce founder and CEO Marc Benioff goes on the offensive: “Artificial intelligence is the future,” Benioff announced on Wednesday at the annual “Dreamforce” customer conference. In front of…
How Amazon attacks Aldi and Lidl with its own brands
Amazon is competing with retailers The “Our Essentials by Amazon” brand range corresponds to the core range of supermarkets and discounters. (Photo: Imago [M]) New York, Düsseldorf In Germany, Amazon…