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Sustainable IT is a question of software quality. Excellent software is sustainable and has as little negative impact on preserving a habitable environment as possible. In this blog post, we will look at what sustainability as a testable requirement in software quality assurance means and how we implement it.

Artificial intelligence has already become a fixture in many areas of our professional and private lives. In addition to the obvious question of copyright in documents and texts, we also need to make sure we get the basics right, especially when it comes to AI models. This is where the EU’s AI Act comes into play. In my blog post, I will take a brief look back at how the EU AI Act came into being and explain exactly what it is.

Apache Hudi, Iceberg and Delta Lake have proven to be powerful tools that are revolutionising the way modern data platforms handle data management and analysis. In my blog post, I will discuss the core features of these data types and highlight their respective strengths and applications.

Lab 4.0 is garnering a lot of attention at the moment – and rightfully so. It is more than just a passing trend; it marks a major leap forward in both technology and how we think on a societal level. But what exactly is lab 4.0? What are the goals being pursued with its rollout and what is the timeline on when they might be achieved? I explore these questions in my latest blog post.

Geoinformation systems play an important role in the energy sector. Distribution grid operators in particular use them for infrastructure planning, for power connections and for generating digital power grid models. These ‘digital twins’ collect geographical and technical data to improve the efficiency and resilience of the grid and optimise utilisation rates. I will explain how energy suppliers can become more efficient in my blog post.

Digital advertising gives companies the opportunity to influence people’s buying behaviour and reach the appropriate target groups in a targeted way. But how can we anticipate users’ buying behaviour and build in the right psychological triggers? I will show you how to take your campaign to the next level using the involvement matrix and different psychological triggers.

Quadient surprisingly announced that maintenance and further development of the customer communication management (CCM) system DOPiX would be discontinued in the next two to three years. A large portion of the German insurance industry is affected by this, with many providers forced to revise how they communicate with customers and modernise their processes as a result.

During the summer semester, a case study was prepared on adesso tackling the question of how to usher the age of AI into its organisation. It identified the specific challenges the company faces, evaluated its development and made recommendations for action to the adesso management. I will present the results of the study in this blog post.

A good UX/UI design incorporates digital accessibility from the start. This not only benefits people with disabilities, but also makes the user interface appealing and easy to use for everyone. As an IT service provider, we should actively work to integrate digital accessibility and ensure that our products and services are accessible to everyone.