Although sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant for the majority of companies, only a fifth make targeted use of technologies to reduce their ecological footprint. German companies, on the other hand, are making noticeable progress in the use of AI.

In the increasingly digitalized industrial landscape, the challenges in cybersecurity have grown considerably in recent years. The increase in targeted cyberattacks on operational technology (OT), i.e. control systems, devices and components in production facilities, is particularly worrying. OT and IT must work closely together to ensure effective cybersecurity.

The current report "Connected Products - Behind the Scenes" by Reply and the analysts from PAC offers exciting insights and outlooks on the topic of the "Internet of Things" (IoT).

It has been thirteen years since the term Industry 4.0 first appeared in public at the Hannover Messe in 2011. The term Industry 5.0 is now often used to refer to the "people-centeredness" of the industry.

By using intelligent automation that combines Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), companies can eliminate manual, repetitive tasks and optimize their end-to-end processes.

Patrick Theobald explains his visions for Industry 4.0, discusses current challenges and highlights the opportunities that the digital transformation holds for companies of all sizes.

In today's hyper-connected age, organizations across industries and geographies need to seamlessly connect their employees, locations and technical applications to keep business processes running smoothly.

Everyone is talking about generative AI: More and more people are using it, more and more experts are raising a warning finger. Those responsible in industrial companies are also asking themselves where and how they can use ChatGPT-like technologies sensibly.