Fraunhofer IAO | Digital Business
Fraunhofer IAO | Digital Business

Competences

Tailor-made and secure IT solutions for versatile applications

Digital transformation and new IT technologies are creating a lot of opportunities for companies. Examples include innovative products for new target groups, cheaper yet better processes, more intelligent communication with customers and greater automation. Businesses can tap into these opportunities by leveraging innovative, connected solutions based on big data and artificial intelligence as well as cloud and online platforms. The right strategy and IT infrastructure are essential building blocks for companies to succeed and remain competitive. Outlining clear benefits for the company, its customers and its partners is key to ensuring successful applications. We use future-proof strategies and innovative IT solutions to help you exploit the opportunities that digitalization offers. Key sectors for Digital Business include insurance, manufacturing, mobility services and energy.

Our services are based on sound expertise in technologies and markets as well as cross-sector experience. Our proven methods and experienced employees ensure that projects we work on succed. Our Fraunhofer network gives us access to a extraordinary spectrum of competencies.

Projects

Cloud Mall Baden-Württemberg
Eco Fleet Services
eMobility-Scout
KI4ROBOFLEET
SmartAIwork
SMECS - smart energy communities
The LamA project – charging points at the workplace
The SME 4.0 Competence Center in Stuttgart

Focus Topics of the Research Unit »Digital Business«

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Digitalization and transformation

We provide innovative strategies and IT solutions so you can take advantage of the opportunities offered by digitization. We support you in identifying the most important digitization trends and help you to find the best digitization strategy.

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Artificial Intelligence and data-based automation

Use the methods and technologies we have developed to simplify, optimize and make your processes more efficient with our automation solutions.

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Cloud-based platforms and smart services

Our employees develop new web-based business models, innovative cloud services and data-oriented architectures to support customers and providers in the design, development and operation of customized and flexible cloud services.

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Integrated IT systems for the Internet of Things (IoT)

We develop IoT solutions, real-time data platforms, analysis systems, control solutions, autonomous systems and applications in the context of Smart City.

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Business software and process optimization

In order to optimize your processes, our employees support you in the conception, selection and introduction of enterprise software. We accompany you manufacturer and product independent from the first requirement analysis up to the commissioning.

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Intelligent, networked energy systems and e-mobility

In order to exploit the full potential of the energy sector, our team develops innovative instruments for companies and end consumers to optimally meet the challenges of the energy transition and open up new markets.