Digitisation

The implementation of new, digital processes and the use of e-services, for example in the context of e-government applications for local authorities, are core elements of digitalization for the public sector. Intelligent hardware and software and the linking of ever larger data sets offer considerable potential and form the basis for a large number of innovations.

Digitalization does not have a limited spatial or thematic impact – increasingly, the development of regions and municipalities is also being determined by digitalization, with new business and action opportunities opening up for regions and local companies, education, culture and administration. Supporting public institutions on the path to digitalization is therefore a key element of our work in the area of regional development. aconium GmbH also contributes its extensive expertise to topics such as smart cities, 5G and others in lectures and articles for specialist journals. We develop and publish studies on the digitalization plans of the EU member states, which provide an overview of the status quo of connectivity and the digital development of the member states.

For the “Gigabit Society 2025” goal, it is important to think ahead from previous activities. In order to achieve this goal, planning must also include a modern 5G mobile network, for example. The current and future expansion of fiber optics is an important building block for this. With our experience and expertise, we are an important point of contact for public institutions in particular when it comes to tapping into additional regional and economic market potential for the various players in broadband expansion.

Broadband expansion

The opportunities offered by digitalization depend on various factors. One of these is the nationwide availability of broadband internet, a prerequisite for functioning digital services. From December 2010 to April 2020, aconium GmbH used its expertise in broadband expansion as the Federal Broadband Bureau (BBB). The BBB was the competence center of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI, now BMDV) and supported broadband development.

Since 2016, aconium GmbH has been an entrusted project management organization of the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport and is responsible for handling the entire application process as part of the broadband funding program of the federal government in funding area B. This makes our company the lead company at federal level for the implementation of funded broadband projects.