Day: Bitkom
Inside Stories
Bitkom survey: Bad mood shortly before the federal elections
“How do you think the situation for startups in Germany has changed in the past two years?” and “If…
Needs Review
Bitkom: Citizens want more smart city solutions
Fewer emissions, less energy consumption, better quality of life: People in Germany see great potential in digital technologies for more climate protection and…
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Startups need an average of 4 million euros in fresh capital
Last year, German startups estimated their financing needs at €3.3 million. This year, they already need…
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Startups have expanded their teams during the pandemic
German startups have increased their workforce during the coronavirus pandemic: Before the coronavirus pandemic, there were an average of 21 employees per startup…
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Business climate in the digital sector reaches highest level in two and a half years
The business climate in the digital sector, measured by Bitkom and the Ifo Institute, has reached its highest level since November 2018. In the…
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This is how much Corona has digitalized everyday life
The pandemic has led to a significantly greater spread of digital technologies in Germany, according to the results of a survey of 1,002…
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Digital industry: “The signs point to growth again in 2021”
The digital industry is continuing its recovery after the coronavirus shock. The industry association Bitkom expects revenue growth of 2.7% this year.
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“Data protection must not become a brake on innovation”
For just over two years, companies should have implemented the provisions of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in their operations.…
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Startups employ an average of 21 employees
Startups have become significant employers in recent years. On average, a startup currently has 21 employees. Only…
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The digital industry continues to grow
The deep fall is followed by a slow recovery: At least in the digital sector, things seem to be steadily improving after the coronavirus shock.…
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Sentiment in ICT sector recovers
With the coronavirus shock, sentiment in the IT and communications industry has reached an all-time low. In June, it was already…
Needs Review
Business situation in the digital sector is recovering
The COVID shock is followed by a slight recovery. Since March, the business situation indicators of the digital association Bitkom have plummeted to an all-time low.…
