Austria starts digital revolution: government relies on innovation!

The digital offensive Austria, an important industry association for information and communication technologies, has enthusiastically started the new digitization initiatives of the Austrian Federal Government. In its government program, digitization is given a central role, which is considered essential to support the country's competitiveness during the economic recovery. Patricia Neumann, President of the Association, was optimistic about the prioritization of the digital transformation: "It is essential for Austria that the topic of digitization is not treated like a marginal note," she emphasized. Austria could clearly gain Austria through targeted measures such as the implementation of artificial intelligence and improving public administration by reducing bureaucratic hurdles, which ultimately benefits companies.

A central topic is the digital transformation of the administration, which is to be promoted by the introduction of user-friendly platforms and a cloud strategy. The digital offensive calls for close cooperation between politics, administration and business to implement the measures outlined in the program quickly and effectively. These joint efforts could lead to Austria again standing out as a leading digital nation in Europe. A comprehensive digital departure was also announced on the German side. The federal government plans to accelerate digital infrastructure in order to promote change towards a modern society. The planned are planned, among other things, slim digital application and approval procedures as well as the creation of a nationwide gigabit land register to advance the expansion of fiber optic networks.

energy supply and innovation in focus

The German plans also include a comprehensive reform of planning and approval for renewable energies in order to achieve climate goals and ensure sustainable energy supply. This includes more space for wind energy and better network moderation. The focus is on the creation of further digital solutions and innovation grants in areas such as artificial intelligence to strengthen the technology location. The Federal Government is aware of the importance of a modern infrastructure and will provide appropriate resources.

The latest developments in Austria and Germany show that both countries have taken a clear course in digitization and the use of new technologies. It remains to be seen how quickly the government agencies will implement the outline measures in order to meet the challenges of the digital era. The integrated strategy for data availability and the development of data infrastructures by both countries could be crucial for entrepreneurial innovations and economic growth.