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How do you digitise Germany's most complex IT system – across state borders? The tax sector is facing an unprecedented digitalisation push with the KONSENS Act and TZAK2025v2. This blog post shows why tax digitalisation affects us all, what IT processes are behind ELSTER & Co., what challenges the financial administration currently has to overcome – and how adesso provides concrete solutions and technological expertise.

As the world's first comprehensive law on AI, it establishes clear rules and obligations for companies that develop, use, or distribute AI systems—with the aim of making innovation trustworthy and compliant with fundamental rights. However, the law is more than just a legal framework: it offers the opportunity to embed AI strategically, securely, and sustainably in organizations. In this blog post, we show what the EU AI Act means in concrete terms, what obligations companies will face, and what steps are now necessary to be compliant and future-proof.

AI agents promise efficiency, speed and autonomy – but they also pose risks. What happens when systems make decisions and act on their own? How can we ensure that they act in the best interests of humans? This blog post examines the governance of AI agents, highlights where traditional control mechanisms fail and outlines the principles that will enable sustainable control in the future.

The last domino has been eaten, the last firecracker shot, and the Christmas tree has long since celebrated its well-deserved retirement on the organic waste heap. So it's high time to look ahead to the new year. Regulation continues to evolve, especially for the finance and insurance industry. What new requirements will come into force in 2025 and on what date? What is to be expected? Where is there a need for action and improvement?

An objective view of developments is essential for the strategic direction of the industry. In addition to economic parameters such as interest rate development, economic growth, employment and investment, regulatory conditions and technological innovations are integral components of a successful business policy orientation for banks. In my blog post, I provide an outlook on the trends that will be driving banks in 2025 and show how technologies and innovations in the banking business are driving the transformation of the industry.

How can the development of medical devices be made easier and more efficient in a world of strict regulations and high safety requirements? The key lies in a strong partner: the ALM tool codeBeamer. This blog post shows how codeBeamer overcomes the challenges of medical technology. Learn practical insights, best practices and tips for project success.

Regulation is driving AI-based innovations in banking! Even if, at first glance, regulation with its strict rules and requirements is perceived as a brake on innovation, in many cases it sets the rules that ensure legal certainty and orientation. In this blog post, I will take a closer look at the impulses from a regulatory perspective that strengthen this symbiosis.

At the end of February 2024, the International Association of Standardisation Organisations (IAF/ISO) decided to include the aspect of climate change and climate adaptation as a mandatory addition to the existing standard requirements in chapters 4.1 and 4.2. This blog post presents topics that may become relevant for companies in this context.

European legislators have imposed strict regulation on the digital space in recent years. In addition to the much-discussed EU IoT Act, other important regulations such as the Data Governance Act and the Data Act have come into force. The Data Act in particular has attracted special attention due to its impact on IoT device manufacturers, service providers and start-ups. The Data Act, which entered into force on 11 January 2024, will apply from September 2025. In my blog post, I discuss its objectives, effects and requirements for all stakeholders.