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11/11/2024

Cloud computing for local authorities

Online workshop at the DIV conference

Period: 15.11.2024 09:30 - 11:00

Cloud solutions are a foundation for successful government digitization because they provide flexibility, scalability, efficiency, and IT security…

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10/29/2024

Customs changes and their impact on postal services and e-commerce (No. 518)

Overview of the EU customs system, import trends and the planned EU customs reform

Online platforms such as AliExpress, Shein and Temu ship a large proportion of their goods directly from China to European customers, posing…

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10/29/2024

Assessment of regulatory requirements under §34(4) MsbG

Blackout-proof telecommunication services for special applications in the energy sector

The energy transition is making small, decentralized units like PV systems or heat pumps increasingly system-relevant. To ensure a quick restoration…

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10/02/2024

Digital applications as bandwidth drivers – what needs do SMEs have?

Experts discuss the specific needs of small and medium-sized businesses in a WIK Workshop

Period: 02.10.2024 10:00 - 12:30

Which digital applications are relevant for SME? What differences exist between different user groups?

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10/01/2024

Use of AI in the Austrian telecommunications sector

In the telecommunications sector, the use of data science plays a central role in digitalization. This short study commissioned by the Austrian…

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09/03/2024

Impact of EU Digital and Green Legislation on SME

Study by WIK-Consult and EY for the European Parliament

How does EU legislation on digitalisation and climate neutrality affect small and medium-sized enter-prises in practice?

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08/07/2024

Summary of the study “Artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized businesses”

Which applications are small and medium-sized companies already using successfully today?

This Research Brief highlights current developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The advantages and challenges of AI implementation…

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08/05/2024

Neutral fibre as a platform for innovation

WIK-Consult Study for Stokab

This study focusses on the role of Stokab’s dark fibre network as an enabler for developing leading edge communication technologies as well as…

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07/18/2024

IPSC conference: WIK presented the latest research results at the expert conference on smart city

Jana Stuck, Julia Wielgosch and Marina Happ presented WIK's current research studies on GovTechs, LoRaWAN and Open Data at the IPSC conference.

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07/15/2024

Smart, sustainable municipality: Greater sustainability with digitization strategies

Presentations of the WIK online workshop

Municipalities are already using digital tools for greater sustainability. To what extent are the two topics strategically considered together?…

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07/04/2024

WIK Conference 2024

Beyond the Digital Decade: new rules, new challenges for digital platforms and telecoms

Period: 24.09.2024 - 25.09.2024

In recent months, the EU has adopted a range of new legislation to promote fairness and responsible governance on digital platforms. Now is the time…

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07/03/2024

Cloud computing offers a number of key benefits for digital municipalities

WIK workshop showcased pioneering inter-municipal collaboration and SaaS solutions for the public sector

Cloud solutions facilitate the digitization of government in small municipalities as well as large cities. They offer benefits in terms of…

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