News Science meets Consulting WIK GmbH is an independent think tank for many institutions. Our guiding principle is both a programme and an incentive: for 40 years we have been successfully conducting scientific research projects in the field of network industries, especially telecommunications, postal services and energy markets, and accompanying and advising regulatory authorities, ministries and organisations at home and abroad with our scientific work. More about us Scientific expertise, bundled specialist knowledge Competences Think tank for many topics Fields of work The core of our work

Artificial Intelligence The use of artificial intelligence (AI) not only enables companies and public authorities to increase efficiency and improve quality, but can also be used in the development of new products, services and business models. As part of the WIK research programme, we analyse and evaluate the current and future technology diffusion of AI technologies, methods and algorithms. We examine various practical AI solutions and assess the potential impact for market participants, consumers and competitive dynamics. For the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, we have

Fixed network Fixed network infrastructures and technologies form the backbone of telecommunications. They bring together the multitude of existing access networks and technologies on a transport and service platform that is today largely integrated. In addition to the various access technologies (xDSL, coaxial cable, x.PON or Ethernet-based fibre-optic access networks, fixed-mobile access or directional radio links), technologies such as Software Defined Networks (SDN) and Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) represent current challenges. We support decision-makers in understand the

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From innovation and technology development to competition policy and market regulation, we offer you a broad field of activity. Interface between science, business and politics The group of companies consisting of WIK and WIK-Consult combines both independent research and consulting for politics and business under one roof. With us, you can work both scientifically and accompany current developments on markets and in their regulation. We work with qualitative and quantitative methods, conduct workshops on behalf of our clients and organise conferences with our own focus. Our independent expertise