Archive: Topic Monitor

Online Banking Widespread Among Internet Users

Regardless of age, more and more people in Germany are using online banking as their preferred method for managing their finances.

Pupils Want More Digitalisation in Schools

Students in Germany are motivated to participate in the digital transformation of schools and see it as an opportunity.

Rising Sales Expectations in the German Digital Sector

Despite rising revenue expectations in software and AI, Germany’s global digital market share is shrinking.

Significant Time Savings Through Working from Home

Reduced commuting times for home office users save 65 minutes per person daily in Germany.

The Digital Transformation in German Companies is Stagnating

Lack of broadband expansion, skilled workers, and unclear legal situations hinder the digitization of German companies.

Women Are Less Likely to Pursue Careers in Digitalisation

Women rate their digitalization-related skills lower than men, which leads to fewer women taking up digital professions.

Great Desire for More Working from Home

Employers plan an average of 1.1 days of working from home, while employees desire an average of 2 days per week.

Use of Working From Home at an All-Time High Despite the Energy Crisis

The study examines how the dominance of American cloud providers and unclear legal situations hinder cloud computing in SMEs.

AI Trends Show Increase in Importance

The annually published AI Index Report examines and documents technical, economic, and societal trends related to AI.

AI Start-Ups in Germany

The study identifies a significant increase in AI startups in 2023, most of which are located in Berlin and Bavaria.