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Studies

Publication of commissioned projects

11/23/2022

Interoperability, switchability and portability: Implications for the Cloud

This study seeks to provide insights on the meaning of cloud services, and the circumstances in which portability and interoperability may be relevant…

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10/28/2022

Secure digitization of small and medium-sized enterprises

Expert survey in the Mittelstand-Digital network on the opportunities and challenges of introducing and certifying ISMS in small and medium-sized…

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09/14/2022

Blockchain for SME – Report for the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action

The WIK study for BMWK focuses on blockchain in SMEs, including current usage, forms of implementations, opportunities and obstacles, as well as…

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09/13/2022

Interoperability regulations for digital services - Impact on competition, innovation and digital sovereignty especially for platform and communication services

This study examines (a lack of) interoperability as a possible driver for concentration tendencies as well as the impact of corresponding obligations…

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06/30/2022

The data economy in the energy industry

An analysis of the status quo and ways into the future of the energy industry through the data economy

The commissioned work examines the importance of data for the energy transition. Data has so far often been insufficiently shared with other market…

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06/15/2022

Mastering municipal challenges digitally (2022)

Representative municipal study commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection

The Stadt.Land.Digital initiative regularly examines the development and implementation of digitization strategies in German municipalities in…

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06/01/2022

Smart municipalities: Reach out to the potentials of digitization

State of play: Smart cities and digital regions by Stadt.Land.Digital

As part of its work for the Federal initiative Stadt.Land.Digital, WIK-Consult provides an overview an overview of relevant and discussed topics of…

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04/14/2022

Competitive conditions on transit and peering markets

Based on the BEREC analysis from 2017, this study reviews the market and competitive developments in the IP interconnection sector over the last five…

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04/05/2022

Sustainability in the context of blockchain technology – Report for Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

The WIK study for BMWK examines how blockchain technology can make a contribution to a sustainable economy and society and identifies potential…

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03/10/2022

Environmental impact of electronic communications

As the basis for more efficient processes, electronic communication can contribute to greater sustainability. On the other hand, the TC infrastructure…

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01/31/2022

Acceleration of broadband network roll-out

Study for the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport develops recommendations for a faster roll-out of mobile and fixed broadband networks.

 

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01/24/2022

Specification of technical requirements for the USO broadband internet access service

WIK and zafaco have submitted an expert opinion for BNetzA on the determination of service specific data transmission rate [Mbps] and latency [ms]…

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