23.02.2021
Conference/Workshop
Online Workshop 23 March 2021 - EU Digital Markets Act
In this virtual seminar, with the aid of leading academics, major platforms and their users and challengers, we explore the rationale behind the Digital Markets Act and tackle key questions around its design and impact.More... 16.02.2021
Newsletter
Newsletter Nr. 121 | Dezember 2020
Der neue WIK Newsletter mit Berichten aus der laufenden Arbeit des WIK und Berichten von Veranstaltungen ist erschienen.More... 12.02.2021
Study
Consumer IoT – growth through connection
WIK market report sheds light on supply and demand in the most important segments of Consumer IoTMore... 04.02.2021
Study
Digitisation as an enabler for resource efficiency in companies
Study commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy - Main Report and brochure with recommendations for action for small and medium-sized enterprisesMore... 29.01.2021
Study
International Postal Service, Remuneration and Regulation
European Commission publish WIK-Consult study on international postal servicesMore... 20.01.2021
Study
Digital Sovereignty in Europe – a first benchmark
The COVID-19 crisis has not only shown how crucial our ICT infrastructure is, but it has also increased awareness of being dependent on foreign suppliers of critical services and products. Therefore, it is not surprising that within the public debate around strategic autonomy, “digital sovereignty” is often in the spotlight. The debates on screening 5G suppliers fit in here as well.More... 19.01.2021
Study
Digital infrastructures of municipal utilities
WIK-Consult analyses status quo and opportunities of municipal utilities for building digital infrastructures.More... 29.12.2020
Discussion Paper
No. 473: Bottom up cost modelling and statistical analysis of NGA network costs
In comparison to other countries NGA investment in Germany still lags behind. This paper investigates on profitability of FTTH rollout and funding requirements by applying methods of bottom-up modelling, regression and cluster analysis.More... 28.12.2020
Discussion Paper
No. 472: Cost saving potentials associated with Infrastructure Sharing in the context of 5G introduction
The present study shines light on benefits and drawbacks of Infrastructure Sharing in the mobile market in the context of the beginning 5G roll-out and quantifies potential cost savings.More... 21.12.2020
Discussion Paper
No. 471: Consumer IoT in Germany – applications and possible need for regulation
The number of connected products for end consumers rises continuously. The discussion paper at hand presents important fields of applications and discusses potential issues with regard to competition, data and consumer protection. More... 21.12.2020
Study
Digital Markets Act - Impact Assessment support study
As part of a research consortium, WIK identifies problem areas related to gatekeeper platforms and assesses the impact of the Digital Markets Act.More... 18.12.2020
News
Digital Executive Club Brussels – an initiative of WIK and IDATE
The next meeting of the Virtual Digital Executive Club will be announced soon.More...
