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The new CD laboratory at the Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS of the Paris Lodron University Salzburg collaborates with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Satellite images and other data from Earth observation support the NGO in assessing crisis areas and planning relief operations.

Digitalization happens in any case, whether with or without us – that is a motto that UNTHA has taken to heart. As a producer of shredding machines, the company is an industry leader in innovation through its digitalization projects.

SW Automation manufactures control cabinets for special machines. With the digital twin, wire harness machine, and wiring app, the Golling-based company has automated its processes for control cabinet construction.

To prevent electrical accidents, ADRESYS has developed the smart protection system called “Angel”. The system detects when an electrical current flows through the body and there is a voltage drop between the upper arms. In case of emergency, the electrical current is interrupted and a distress call is sent out.

Over half of the ATMs in Austria and Germany are already operated with SBS software, which enables contactless cash withdrawal. In the interview, Managing Director Wolfgang Braunwieser explained the technology behind the software.

The Salzburg-based developer of business software, Ramsauer & Stürmer, aims to fundamentally redesign its ERP suite with the support of a grant.

Digital sports gadgets have become part of the everyday life of hobby athletes. Under the leadership of the Salzburg Research Society, the emotional component of sports is to be researched in order to learn more about the user behavior of laypersons.

He lives in a complex world full of logical connections. Since the winter semester of 2018, Christian Borgelt has been working as a professor of Data Science at the University of Salzburg. His research professorship is funded by the state and city of Salzburg, as well as the Federation of Austrian Industries. We spoke with him about Deep Learning, Data Science, and problem-oriented work.

Cyberattacks pose a significant threat to SMEs, as they often lack the necessary security measures. The resulting operational disruptions, such as production or communication shutdowns, can inflict substantial financial damages.

Starting in October 2019, a new Ludwig Boltzmann Institute (LBI) for Digital Health will commence its activities in Salzburg. This field will be researched over the next seven years.