Discussion Papers

The study examines which digital maturity models are available specifically for SMEs in Germany and how they are similar or different.

Specification and formulation of the details of the process chain for migration and switching-off.

This paper provides an insight into the framework and the status of the migration process from copper to fibre networks in France and the United…

This discussion paper presents the results of a structured literature review on the platform and data economy literature and an overview of existing…

What is the current state of digitalization in SMEs in Germany? What opportunities are relevant for SMEs and how can current challenges be addressed?

The future 6G cellular standard will usher in a new era, with billions of things and people generating and communicating a vast amount of digital…

Does everything stay different? Open RAN as new approach for radio access networks. The article discusses advantages and disadvantages of the Open RAN…

The study uses an expert survey and SWOT analyses to examine the potential that blockchain holds for SMEs.

WIK Discussion Paper examines the price development of double-play tariffs for private end users at the largest German fixed network providers in the…

Digital transformation require active changes in the working culture. This is particularly challenging for SMEs. The paper presents studies and theses…

The article presents the broadband universal service regimes in other countries. In addition to the European member states, the focus is on Great…

In comparison to other countries NGA investment in Germany still lags behind. This paper investigates on profitability of FTTH rollout and funding…