{"id":14682,"date":"2021-11-04T08:00:51","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T07:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ms-pos.biz\/?p=14682"},"modified":"2023-06-15T16:22:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T14:22:30","slug":"digitalisierung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ms-pos.net\/en\/digitalisierung","title":{"rendered":"Digitalisation?!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Almost every business article written mentions an element of digitalisation. From smart toasters to robots with artificial intelligence - it feels like digitalisation is the word that interconnects everything. Is that really what it means to be digital, when in the morning the alarm clock reads out the newspaper and on the way to the kitchen the in-house kitchen robot perfectly the sliced bread to the desired toasted degree, while at the same time the car seat is already preheated to the convenient temperature?<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t

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\n \n\t\tSo what is digitalisation?\t<\/span>\n<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\t
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Simply put, digitalisation means nothing more than converting analogue values into digital form. For example, patient records in hospitals are no longer kept in paper form, instead they are stored in a computer. Saves a lot of paper and data can be found much faster when needed.
In the meantime, plenty of terminology have become established around digitalisation, of which we have summarised the most important ones.<\/p>

Terminology around digitalisation<\/a> and their meaning:<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>

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\"\"Digital transformation<\/strong>
The continuous development of digital processes that have a lasting impact on our economy and society.
Digital change<\/strong>
Integration of digital technology by companies into their work processes and the impact of digital technology on society.
Digital disruption<\/strong>
Developments that replace or displace existing services, products or business models in certain markets through a digital innovation.
5G<\/strong>
5th generation of mobile communications. Further development of the 4g standard (LTE = Long Term Evolution). Is much more powerful. User data rates of 1 - 10 GBit\/s can be achieved, in later expansion stages up to 100 GBit\/s. Offers enormous economic benefits through things like smart cities, e-government, connected driving and much more.
Big Data<\/strong>
Huge amounts of data characterised by size, complexity, fast-moving nature and poor structuring. Also called mass data.
Cloud Computing<\/strong>
Cloud computing is the provision of computing resources via the internet, such as servers.
Social Media<\/strong>
Websites or apps through which users can create, share and network content.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Digitalisation has long been a hot topic, especially in politics. In 2020, Germany only finds itself in 12th place in the DESI. DESI is the \u201eDigital Economy and Society Index<\/a>\", which has been published annually by the EU Commission for Europe since 2014. The index is composed of 5 main factors, which comprise a total of 37 indicators and are weighted accordingly:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t

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  1. Connectivity - fixed broadband usage and coverage, mobile broadband connectivity and prices.<\/li>
  2. Human capital - internet users' competencies and advanced skills<\/li>
  3. Internet usage - citizens' use of internet services and online transactions<\/li>
  4. Digital inclusion - digitalisation of enterprises and e-commerce<\/li>
  5. Digital public services - electronic government services (\"e-government\")<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\t
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    Unfortunately, Germany's 12th place is only very slightly above the average in Europe, and we do even worse in a global comparison. Places 1 to 4 in Europe are occupied by Finland, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands, but there is still a lot of room for improvement for Europe as a whole.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t

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    What was still uncharted territory in 2013, according to Angela Merkel, is already supposed to advance our everyday lives today. Germany sees the digital transformation as a great opportunity to create more prosperity and a better quality of life for its citizens, while at the same time shaping it in a socially acceptable way and in harmony with its fundamental values. The Federal Government's digital strategy<\/a> is divided into 5 fields of action:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t

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