Day: Bitkom
Inside Stories
Bitkom study: Startups are increasingly looking for staff again
After the crisis year of 2022, German start-ups are now thinking about growth again and want to expand their workforce. This is shown by a survey…
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Digitalization: German industry sees itself well positioned
According to a recent survey by the industry association Bitkom, German industry is confident about digitalization. This also applies to…
Needs Review
Digital sector grows significantly despite crises
Despite the war and disrupted supply chains, the industry association Bitkom expects significant increases in sales and employment in the digital sector.…
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There is a shortage of 137,000 IT specialists in Germany
Despite the economic downturn and war, the shortage of IT experts continues to worsen. According to the digital association Bitkom, German companies are lacking…
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Apps achieve record sales in Germany
This year, apps for smartphones and tablets will generate revenues of 3.4 billion euros in Germany, according to the industry association…
Needs Review
Bitkom: IT security market is growing
According to Bitkom, the German IT security market is expected to exceed the €10 billion mark for the first time in 2025. Services account for the largest share of total spending.
Inside Stories
Munich ranks second in German smart city rankings
Munich ranks second in Bitkom's Smart City Ranking, behind Hamburg and ahead of Dresden. The Bavarian capital has secured…
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Data centers and the digital economy suffer from high electricity prices
High electricity prices are putting massive pressure on data centers and network operators, according to Bitkom. The digital association warns of the consequences of power shortages in…
Competition
Smart Country Startup Award seeks smart city and govtech startups
The digital association Bitkom is once again presenting the Smart Country Startup Award. Solutions from the fields of smart cities and government technology will be recognized…
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IT attacks cause more than 200 billion euros in damage to German companies
The German economy suffers annual losses of around 203 billion euros due to theft of IT equipment and data, espionage, and…
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Employee participation is making slow progress in startups
According to Bitkom, every second startup (50 percent) in Germany now gives its employees a stake in the company. Compared to the previous year, this represents...
Inside Stories
Bitkom survey on the future of the Internet
Are metaverses, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and Web3 short-term hype or long-term trends that will shape the internet of the future?…
