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Two years of GDPR: Bitkom draws mixed conclusions
The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on May 25, 2018. Since then, companies and organizations have had to comply with significantly stricter requirements…
Needs Review
“Digital Pact Germany”: Bitkom calls for a digital package of measures
With government investments and new legal regulations, Bitkom aims to advance digitalization in Germany. The progress achieved in recent months is intended to...
Inside Stories
Craft businesses use digital technologies
The skilled trades industry doesn't have a reputation as a digital pioneer. However, a Bitkom study shows that a good half of all German skilled trades businesses already…
Competition
Innovators' Pitch: Bitkom seeks early-stage startups
Bitkom is hosting the Innovators' Pitch for the 14th time. This time, the focus is on greentech and analytics. A total of…
Bitkom forecast
ICT sector continues to grow
Despite all the gloomy economic forecasts, Bitkom expects the upswing in the IT and telecommunications (ICT) industry to continue in 2020.…
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Job engine startup: This is how many jobs young companies create
Startups are a job engine—as a Bitkom study shows. However, the study also sheds light on the dark side of being a founder. In conclusion…
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Bitkom study: Cooperation with established companies is important for startups
According to a recent Bitkom study, cooperation with established companies is of great importance for startups. Four out of five…
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Bitkom study: One in four startups is considering moving abroad
According to a recent Bitkom study, one in four startups is considering moving abroad. The young companies cite the main reason as…
Inside Stories
Bitkom study: Managers have no time for startups
According to a survey by Bitkom Research, more than two-thirds of established companies do not work with startups. One of the…
Inside Stories
SMEs see a need to catch up in digitalization
Digitalization continues to pose major challenges, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany. More than half see…
Inside Stories
Bitkom expects 40,000 new ICT jobs this year
Bitkom expects strong growth in employees and revenues for 2019. However, the ICT industry association anticipates a drop in revenue in one sector.…
Inside Stories
Most founders do not want to be in “The Lion’s Den”
Is it all just a show? Two-thirds of the founders surveyed by the digital association Bitkom don't want to appear on the startup show "The Lion's Den."…
