Megatrends

Megatrends are thematic areas that present changes and currents within the industry and guide strong trends in different directions.

Megatrends at DIGITAL X

Megatrends

Connected Business

Security

Future of work

Sustainability & Responsibility

Connected Business

The Internet of Things (IoT) was the beginning - Connected Business is the continuation. The concept of linking different technologies and systems opens up unimagined opportunities for companies to increase productivity; DIGITAL X demonstrates this to you in a vivid way. When departments, people and devices can communicate directly with each other - possibly even in real time, resulting in a continuous flow of information - this not only saves time and costs, but also revolutionizes the "Customer's Journey".

Security

At no time in the world has more information been transmitted than today - and at no time has this been associated with more threats. The spectrum of threats ranges from data theft to financial fraud and industrial espionage to state-motivated attacks in the context of aggressive geopolitics; in addition, there are threats on a socio-psychological level, such as cyberbullying. There is no question: The digital age has not only made our lives more comfortable - it has also increased our "attack surface." As a result, security is by far the most important digital megatrend. This is also reflected at DIGITAL X.

Future of work

The topic "Future of Work" is certainly one of the most exciting digital topics - because for the first time in history, it seems conceivable that work will soon no longer occupy the majority of our lives. Automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing work both in terms of workload and the range of tasks: Repetitive tasks are increasingly being taken over by machines, and algorithms can independently control processing steps and workflows as part of Connected Business. A wealth of examples of this will be presented to you at DIGITAL X.

Sustainability & Responsibility

"Sustainability" has long since ceased to be just a buzz word - awareness of the responsibility we have toward future generations with regard to acceptable climatic conditions and a largely intact environment has now permeated our society. Accordingly, sustainable thinking and action now shape pretty much all areas of everyday life, from dealing with energy to nutrition and mobility to leisure activities. DIGITAL X underscores this once again.