That is why drone detection is an IT issue

Many companies are currently investing in artificial intelligence to automate processes and boost productivity. However, the success of AI does not…

Artificial intelligence has become part of everyday working life in many organisations. By 2026, however, it will be clearer than ever that…

Whether it’s a town festival, a roadworks site, a road closure or new parking regulations: local authorities generate mobility data on a daily basis…

Companies today measure almost everything. Capacity utilisation, project metrics, turnover, margins and forecasts are available at any time in…

With the launch of SPARK Workflow, public authorities now have access to a centralised AI-powered tool to process planning and approval procedures more quickly. As a member of the consortium responsible for the project, the Materna Group is…

SmartLivingNEXT brings together homes, neighbourhoods and services. This benefits residents, care providers, energy suppliers and landlords.…

Imagine this: a policyholder reports a claim quickly and easily via their trusted app. Seconds later, the claim has been recorded, the fraud check…

A real-world example illustrates what is possible when the underlying data is sound – and why human input remains indispensable nonetheless.

The new Lünendonk study on digital sovereignty shows that companies are under increasing pressure to reduce their IT dependencies and strengthen their…

Artificial intelligence is a strategic priority in many organisations – yet the path from initial use cases to scalable, productive AI services…

German SMEs are under pressure to innovate: a shortage of skilled workers, rising costs, volatile markets and increasing regulatory requirements are…

German SMEs do not have a problem with innovation. They have a structural problem when it comes to managing knowledge. The figures are sobering:…

Artificial intelligence has made enormous strides in recent years. However, whilst many companies and public authorities have so far relied primarily…

In the public sector, chatbots facilitate communication between members of the public and the authorities. The Cybercrime Co-ordination and Contact…

With the ongoing digitalisation and customers’ high expectations of the services they use, fast, transparent and reliable IT services are a…

Cyber-attacks, geopolitical tensions, hybrid threats and new regulatory requirements are fundamentally changing the operating environment for…

How well are critical infrastructures protected against drone attacks? The security incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport has sent shockwaves through…

In 2026, cyber security will be more of a focus than ever for businesses, government agencies and public institutions. According to the Lünendonk…

ISG has recognised Materna as a leading provider of cyber security consultancy in Germany.

In many software projects, security is still viewed as a final testing step. Once the application is almost complete, security scans, penetration…

Information security rarely fails due to a lack of awareness alone – it is often unclear lines of responsibility, a lack of coordination and…

The protection of critical infrastructure has been a key issue for many businesses and public authorities for years. With the new KRITIS framework law…

Cyber resilience in small and medium-sized enterprises is no longer merely an optional IT issue, but a strategic necessity. Whilst large corporations…

In an age of growing cyber threats and complex digital interdependencies, information security has long since become a strategic factor for success.…

Imagine this: you ask a chatbot to summarise a web page. At first glance, the text seems completely harmless, but hidden somewhere in the small print…

In an increasingly volatile and digitalised world, resilience is no longer an option but a necessity – particularly in the public sector. Establishing…

In the third part of our blog series, we turn our attention to the topic of ‘risk’: How can security incidents be identified at an early stage,…

Organisations – whether in the private or public sector – are now under increasing pressure to implement regulatory requirements such as ISO 22301,…

Whether it’s a flood, a cyber-attack or war – businesses and public authorities must continue to function even in an emergency. Experts discussed how they can achieve this resilience at the first Resilience Day, organised by the two IT service…

Large language models such as ChatGPT and Gemini are impressive – but they are not invulnerable. Manipulation through misinformation or hidden…

In management, wrong decisions can cause considerable damage: to staff, customers, supply chains, the company itself or the environment. However, the consequences are often not immediately apparent. They may be masked by a decline in quarterly…

A look at Physical AI Cities highlights the potential inherent in an infrastructure that adapts dynamically to new situations – and why it cannot be justified without governance, resilience and democratic control.

On the potential that Agentic AI offers for more productive organisations – and how quickly a lack of governance, unclear processes and overly broad permissions can become a risk.

Anyone wishing to operate AI in a sustainable, autonomous and responsible manner must take a holistic view of computing power, energy, governance, cybersecurity and resilience.

Why post-quantum readiness extends far beyond cryptography and is becoming a key prerequisite for digital sovereignty – for public administration, critical infrastructure, industry and all organisations with data that requires long-term protection.