Author: Claus Michael Sattler

The future of production: From Industry 4.0 AI and data platforms The fourth industrial revolution is in full swing, and the combination of Industry 4.0, AI and data platforms is revolutionizing the manufacturing landscape. These technologies promise not only an increase in efficiency and productivity, but also completely new opportunities...

Gendering and digitization What does the discussion about gender and queer lifestyles have to do with digitalization and artificial intelligence? As an interested citizen who often finds discussions about gender superfluous in the face of the pressing technological and economic challenges of our time, I would like to take a...

From theory to practice: RAMI 4.0 as a guide for digital transformation In the rapidly developing world of Industry 4.0, the Reference Architecture Model Industry 4.0 (RAMI 4.0) stands as a beacon that shows companies the way to the digital future. As a signpost, RAMI 4.0 not only provides a...

Gendering and the economic problems I was sent a suggested topic via LinkedIn and gave it some thought. My answer is: "That's why the discussion about gendering, queer lifestyles and questioning the family is completely superfluous given the current economic problems in Germany and the current domestic political tension in...

Smart Factories and Industry 4.0: How companies benefit from new technologies The fourth industrial revolution is in full swing, and smart factories and Industry 4.0 are at the heart of this transformation. Companies around the world are increasingly recognizing the benefits that these new technologies can offer. Let's take a...

IT consulting 2025, trends in medium-sized companies As an interim CIO with more than 45 years of experience in IT consulting for SMEs, I would like to give you an insight into the most important IT trends that will affect SMEs in 2025. The rapid pace of technological development presents...

Exemptions for eInvoicing: Who is exempt from the obligation? With the introduction of mandatory electronic invoicing (eInvoicing) from January 1, 2025, the German business world is facing a significant change. While most companies need to prepare for this digital transformation, there are some important exceptions to eInvoicing that need to...

TimeSystem - The handwritten appointment calendar A proven tool in the digital age In a world dominated by smartphones, tablets and digital assistants, it may seem surprising that the good old handwritten diary still has its raison d'être. However, especially in times of advancing digitalization, it is clear that analogue...

Future-proof: eInvoicing and digital transformation - drivers of digitalization As the managing director of a medium-sized company, I am on the cusp of a significant change: eInvoicing will be mandatory from 2025, and this will open up new horizons for the digital transformation of our company. In this article, I...