Information and communication technology

The information and communication technology sector contributes above the average to overall economic growth in Germany. ICT is an important driver of innovation, growth and employment for many other economic sectors of an economy. A digital society needs a modern infrastructure, an up-to-date network policy and clear framework conditions for market players.

In this context, we analyse for our clients the economic footprint of the information and communication technology sector, the economic benefits of introducing new technologies, products or business models or the effects of regulatory approaches and policy measures.

Publications

The economic footprint of Huawei in Germany Digital infrastructure: glass fibre urgently needed!Herculean task: evidence-based regulation in the telecommunications sector Evaluation of the effectiveness of regulation in the telecommunications sector Gigabit access in Germany: lagging behind in international comparison, but also little demand The economic importance of advertising Telecommunications as a growth factor Telecommunications as a growth factor Necessity and implementation of nationwide broadband expansion Goods Follow Bytes: The Impact of ICT on EU Trade Universal service obligation for nationwide broadband access in Germany Goods follow bytes How to google “Competition”Cloud computing: great growth potential Incentives for broadband investment are not right Competition in the web search market Concepts for promoting broadband investments in international comparison The economic significance of continuing vocational education and training