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  1. Information Economy // 15.04.2010

    Service Providers of the Information Society - Economic Situation Remains Stable for Service Providers of the Information Society

    The economic situation among companies in the economic sector service providers of the information society overall remains stable in the first quarter of 2010. The current business…
  2. Research // 15.04.2010

    Number of Mergers and Acquisitions in Greece Considerably Declines

    The number and the volume of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Greece are declining considerably. In 2008, there were 153 M&A transactions with a value of seven billion euros. In…
  3. Research // 14.04.2010

    Internet Users Benefit from Prioritised Data Transport

    Currently the question is raised if all data sent online are still going to be treated in the same manner or if certain data are going to be prioritised in the future. Internet…
  4. Research // 22.03.2010

    New European Union Energy Label Slows Down Sales of Energy-Saving Appliances

    The European Commission makes a second attempt to introduce a new energy label for electric appliances. This label is to encourage the European consumers to buy energy-saving…
  5. ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 16.03.2010

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Expectations Almost Unaltered

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany moved sidewards in March 2010. The indicator now stands at 44.5 points after 45.1 points in the previous month. This value is well…
  6. Research // 10.03.2010

    MittelstandsMonitor 2010 - Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Stabilised Economy During Crisis

    Small and medium-sized enterprises were strongly affected by the severe economic crisis in 2009. However, small and medium-sized enterprises overall stabilised the economy. Large…
  7. Research // 04.03.2010

    High Percentage of Unemployed Immigrants Hardly Lowers the German Population's Approval of Unemployment Benefits

    The unemployment benefits by the government enjoy a high level of approval by the German population. A high percentage of unemployed immigrants does not change this fact. An increase…
  8. Research // 25.02.2010

    Service Providers - Social Software User More Innovative

    Social software will again be an important topic at CeBit 2010. The use of social software applications is still subject of controversial public discussion. Some argue that wikis,…
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