Digital Business & Future
Microsoft Copilot: 15 Million Users – But Only 3.3% Pay
Microsoft Copilot has reached 15 million paying users. That sounds like success. But viewed in context, ... »
Managed Services: Why SMEs Outsource IT, Not Build In-House
Mid-sized companies are no longer building in-house IT departments. They’re buying them. Managed ... »
Process Automation 2026: When RPA Pays Off vs. AI Agents
Two technologies promise process efficiency for SMEs: Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has been around ... »
AI: Local models strengthen SMEs and independence
Language models running on their own hardware can give companies more control over their AI applications. ... »
EU AI Act: 4 Months Left – SMEs Must Review Compliance Now
On 2 August 2026, most provisions of the EU AI Act enter into force. High-risk AI systems will then ... »
Funding Slows SMEs: Why Simple Is Faster
Germany is investing billions to drive digitalization-through programs like the KfW Digitalization ... »
Q1 2026: What German SMEs Learned About Digitalization
AI adoption among German companies has more than doubled within twelve months. At the same time, 61 ... »
ERP Showdown: SAP S/4HANA vs. Dynamics 365 vs. Haufe X360
SAP S/4HANA is the industry standard for larger mid-sized companies. Microsoft Dynamics 365 is growing ... »
First Budget Meeting as Team Lead: 3 Mistakes You Can Avoid
4-minute read A friend who leads a team in the IT department of a mechanical engineering company called ... »
E-Invoicing: SMEs Stand Until Mandate Takes Effect
In nine months, the e-invoicing mandate for SMEs becomes enforceable. Starting January 2027, companies ... »
