In a recently published paper, scientists warn against expecting too much from Open RAN: As things stand, this initiative will not reduce dependence on China in mobile communications technology.
By Falk Steiner
With the Secure Connectivity Initiative, the EU plans a sovereign satellite communications network that will also function during crises. But will young, innovative companies also get a chance to participate in the €6 billion project?
By Corinna Visser
Two-thirds of all chips currently come from East Asia. The Europeans and the Americans want to change that. Both have passed enormous subsidy programs to promote their respective semiconductor industries. In the meantime, China creeps quietly to the top.
By Felix Lee
German companies are often more ambitious than the German government when it comes to climate targets. This was the result of a representative survey by the digital association Bitkom. However, when it comes to the question of climate neutrality of data centers, things look somewhat different, even though they offer a great deal of potential for savings.
By Corinna Visser
Strong economic dependencies are dangerous. This is currently demonstrated by the shortage of Russian gas. But Germany's economic dependencies on China are much larger. Many companies, as well as the German government, are now rethinking their China strategy. It could be the beginning of a turning point.
By Nico Beckert
