Tag: digitalization
How fintechs stir up the banking industry – economy
Christian Hecker recently got his hands on old bank documents while moving. “Years ago” the local Volksbank had sold him so-called discount certificates for EUR 3,000, ie papers that could…
Diess: Software standards are decisive for the prosperity of Germany – the economy
What does the new government have to do now so that the country can operate successfully? Herbert Diess, CEO of the Volkswagen Group, is someone who can probably answer that…
EU politics: why Brussels is getting even more powerful – economy
The EU faces crucial weeks. Brussels newspaper correspondents can almost always write this sentence, because something important is almost always being initiated or concluded in the legislative and negotiating machinery.…
How the power of the digital corporations can be limited – an essay – economy
Amazon, Airbnb and Gorillas make life easier. But these services are dangerous: The platform economy threatens to get out of control. How politics must now protect competition, customers and workers.…
How big data is changing the real estate industry – economy
Big data has long since arrived in the real estate industry. Digitization and the intelligent use of large amounts of data will fundamentally change the industry, expect experts such as…
Siemens: How things will continue after the big spin-offs – economy
It is Wednesday morning and a few minutes past eight when Roland Busch pulls out this really not so easily digestible word construction. The man who’s been the boss here…
Distance Learning: Digital Learning Concepts in Music Lessons – Career
For a while, Florin Emhardt needed a special permit to rehearse with his guitar ensemble. Examination appearances had to take place in small casts; Lecture evenings were canceled. His graduation…
Digital Detox: What are the benefits of not using the smartphone? – Knowledge
The smartphone crouches next to the sofa like a bad-tempered pet, begging for attention. Actually, the plan was to lounge on the couch and read. But after a few pages…
Digitization: “Germany is, thinks and acts too complicated” – politics
Sometimes disasters are also good. You can uncover deficits in one fell swoop and create pressure to act that only comes about when everyone realizes that things cannot go on…
Bestselling author Marc Elsberg: Film adaptation of “Zero” and “Blackout” media
from Alex Rühle For a professional apocalyptist, Marc Elsberg looks surprisingly rested, distinguished and cheerful. But it’s also holidays for him, two of his bestsellers were filmed, blackout has been…