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Digitization offers art businesses not only unfamiliar opportunities but also new challenges. The choice of the right products for tasks such as the inventory of works of art, address management, the ticketing system and virtual shop solutions require a precise analysis of the respective requirements in advance. In dialogue with our customers, we develop products with which the diverse tasks of museums, private collections and estate foundations can be fulfilled as requested. We support our customers in choosing the right products and in developing tailor-made solutions that are geared towards long-term and sustainable use.

By promoting renewable energies, the energy and supply market is increasingly moving in a decentralized direction. Smart grids help meet challenges related to increasing energy efficiency. Renewable energy sources also rely on intelligent information technology. The use of information technology creates integrated electricity networks with new functionalities. Intelligent controls, for example, that balance fluctuating electricity generation from renewable energies and balance electricity consumption. Intelligent measuring systems – smart meters – also challenge the IT projects of supply companies. They help increase energy efficiency and help save electricity.

Technology has always had a huge impact on the quality of patient care and the quality of work of medical professionals. One thinks of new diagnostic methods, minimally invasive interventions and faster, painless recovery. There is enormous potential in information technology in many areas such as general digitization, telemedicine, surgical simulations, emergency alarm systems, tracking systems such as RFID (radio frequency ID), EHRs (electronic health records) or online appointment booking. Of course, the patient’s privacy must always be preserved.

Industry 4.0 or Smart Factory stands for technological change in the manufacturing industry with a focus on the integration of physical systems. In the course of the introduction of the IIoT Industrial Internet of Things, every device is connected to the Internet to enable the exchange of immense amounts of data in real time and thus to facilitate the effective control of several production phases via manufacturing management systems. Retrofitting, the introduction of new technologies such as sensors and their connection to existing devices are also well received. IT supports the classic approaches of lean management by avoiding unnecessary material consumption and reducing costs.

The digitization of the administration of the Confederation, cantons and communes in Switzerland is being pushed forward. This involves digitizing processes and providing digital channels for citizens such as digital identity services and online tax returns. The main challenges are the implementation of binding standards in the area of data management and the scalability of the solutions. The aim is to create an organization for digital administration that spans all levels of government.

Technology companies currently dominate the markets and innovation mainly arises in this sector. Even proven technology companies are instructed to develop new products and strategies to support customers in their transformation. Proven companies often focus on maintaining their complex system landscape. However, the industry itself is also changing – artificial intelligence and deep learning will change the way software is developed. With our creativity and enthusiasm, we advise technology companies on their next steps – or on eliminating redundancies and complexities.

In the transport industry, IT systems are highly security-relevant and are among the most complex IT systems ever. The IT systems in train traffic, for example, are very diverse and include ticket reservation portals, intelligent pricing, highly complex route planning of trains, locks, train personnel and goods through to real-time tracking tracking of trains and their internal systems. All of this benefits both the experience of the passengers, the efficiency of the transport of goods and goods, and safety. We have experience in both passenger transport and goods transport and support our customers in the planning and implementation of digital solutions in all areas.