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A modern state needs a digital administration. The state's ability to act and control its data must be guaranteed at all times – even in crisis situations. The current government's coalition agreement clearly emphasizes digital sovereignty as a key objective of state intervention. As most IT systems today are based on cloud technologies, it is crucial for the public administration that these systems are sovereign. Werner Achtert, business area lead Public Sector at msg, explains what a suitable framework for the public sector's cloud transformation could look like in this viewpoint interview.

Successful and secure integration of ESG data management requires a holistic approach that encompasses the collection, processing and integration of ESG data, optimizes internal processes and meets regulatory requirements. Solid ESG data is essential for leasing companies in particular, as environmental and political risks can have a direct impact on the value of leased assets.

Generative AI is already widely used by German companies across all sectors. This is the result of an online survey conducted by the IT and consulting company msg.

Keeping products and resources alive for as long as possible and returning them to the cycle at the end of life: What contribution can the digital twin make?

How do the various pillars of the energy transition interact and what role do municipal utilities play in the decarbonization of the heating infrastructure?

AI is transforming our lives, enhancing our quality of life, but also posing risks. This will be discussed by msg board member Dr. Frank Schlottmann and Aleph Alpha CEO Jonas Andrulis in a standpoint interview.

On the msg city walk, experts explain how digitalization can make people's lives easier. This time, the question is how Berlin's most annoying roundabout could become more efficient.

Today, ESG is far more than just complying with requirements. Its implementation has long been of strategic relevance. Those who ignore this, risk economic decline. Can the cloud be a key lever here? Or does the path to a sustainable company inevitably lead into the cloud? Dr. Lothar Essig and Michael Wilk address these and other questions in this viewpoint interview.