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Cyber Attacks Cost Companies an Average of 1 Million Dollars
From the perspective of the security service provider Kaspersky, damage costs and investments in cybersecurity are therefore almost on par.
Germany Fears AI-Driven Disinformation Campaigns
Microsoft survey reveals a sharp rise in risk awareness in business, civil society, and politics.
Only One in Four Companies Engaged with the AI Act
A significant number of companies remain unfamiliar with the European AI regulation, and two-thirds require support to implement it within their organisations.
Germany: Quo Vadis AI?
A study by BearingPoint reveals that 99% of managers expect AI to have a significant impact in the current decade.
Bitkom: Cloud Attacks Mostly Fended Off
According to the survey, half of users are not affected. A third are able to fend off attacks. Only 6 percent report operational disruptions.
Not interested in AI?
Lünendonk study: concerns about shadow AI and regulations are delaying the introduction of GenKI tools.
Costs of Data Leaks Reach New Record High
German companies recorded losses averaging 4.9 million euros per case.
Cyber Insurance is About to Become Standard
Study: More than half of DACH companies now have a policy. Total cost of cyber insurance is rising.
Cyber Attacks are Causing More and More Damage to Companies
KPMG study: phishing, attacks on cloud services and attacks via data leaks are the most common crimes.
Companies Underestimate the Complexity of Digitalisation
Study: Digital transformation projects are usually more complex and time-consuming than expected.
SMEs Shy Away From Investing in AI
A lack of financial resources, a lack of expertise and doubts about reliability make many SMEs reluctant to use AI.
Blockchain Remains a Niche Technology
Companies from the DACH region only see isolated applications for blockchain technology.
Staff Shortages Cause CSOs Sleepless Nights
According to a Kaspersky study, IT security vacancies remain unfilled for over six months in half of all companies.
Craftsman Recruiting 2.0
Julian Jehn from Jehn & Peters reveals why ChatGPT can make the difference when recruiting employees.
Survey: Refurbished IT is becoming Socially Acceptable
According to Bitkom, almost one in seven companies already uses refurbished end devices. A further 15 per cent are about to do so.
Digital Application Tools Remain the Exception
Three out of four companies still rely on paper application folders, while only 17 percent use one-click online applications.
IT Trends 2024: AI Gains Relevance for Business Success
Part 5: Intelligent, highly specialized applications based on AI technologies.
These Are the Most Popular Home Office Days
Friday and Monday is the day to work from home, according to a recent survey by the Munich Ifo Institute.
ChatGPT to Replace 854 Dairy Jobs by February
On the sense and nonsense of forecasts. A commentary by Volker Gruhn, founder and chairman of the supervisory board of adesso SE.
Retail: One-Third is Focusing on Modernising the IT Infrastructure
According to a survey by Techconsult, not all retailers have the necessary IT infrastructure for online stores and mobile apps.
Companies Turn Their Backs On Musk
1 year after Twitter acquisition. Advertisers and professional users continue to scale back their activities on X.
Study: Sustainability Tool Should Produce Complete Reports
Heterogeneous data sources, poor data quality and complex regulatory requirements complicate sustainability reporting.
Errors Complicate Onboarding of New IT Employees
Onboarding processes go hand in hand with missing induction plans, unclear responsibilities and poorly communicated expectations, says Nils Kröger from Workbase
AI Acceptance Remains Limited
According to the latest ifo survey, just one in seven companies in Germany uses forms of artificial intelligence.
IBM: Data Leaks Cost Companies an Average of 4.3 Million Euros
Those who rely more on AI and automation shorten the life cycles of leaks by 81 days and reduce the follow-up costs per incident by 1.76 million euros.
Ifo Survey: Home Office Gap Widens Further
On average, German companies grant 6.4 days of work from home per month. However, small businesses are increasingly falling behind.
Little Blockchain Technology in German Companies
According to the Ifo Institute survey, 6.9 percent of companies currently use blockchain technology for their business processes or plan to use it.
Can ChatGPT Trade on the Stock Exchange?
Traders already rely on AI systems to analyze market trends and make informed decisions, says stock market expert Jens Rabe.
Serious Shortage of IT Specialists
According to the study, more than half of the HR decision-makers surveyed regard the recruitment situation on the free labor market as poor.