Studies
The Study Series of WIK consist of final reports of research projects carried out by WIK.
European Data Economy: Between Competition and Regulation
In the context of the political debate on the so-called "data economy", access to data and data exchange, this WIK-Consult study provides the relevant expertise necessary for understanding the debate.
Study on user needs and evaluation of Postal Services Directive
WIK-Consult has analysed the needs of postal users and evaluated the European Postal Services Directive in a study for the European Commission.
Consumer IoT – growth through connection
WIK market report sheds light on supply and demand in the most important segments of Consumer IoT
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 enterprises
International Postal Service, Remuneration and Regulation
European Commission publish WIK-Consult study on international postal services
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...
Digital infrastructures of municipal utilities
WIK-Consult analyses status quo and opportunities of municipal utilities for building digital infrastructures.
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.
Status of broadband and fiber-optic expansion in Bavaria
WIK-report investigates the progress in the deployment of broadband networks and estimates the costs of a state-wide roll-out of fiber and gigabit networks.
Copper switch-off; European experience and practical considerations
Why and where are copper networks still used in Europe and what can network operators and national authorities learn from countries like Estonia and Sweden, where more than 80 and 50% of the copper network is switched off?
