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On the Arvato Systems blog, our experts share insights on the digital transformation of companies as well as exciting news from the energy and utilities, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, retail and consumer goods and media and entertainment sectors. Our cloud expertise also finds its place here. Do you have questions about individual articles? Our authors can be found on every page with their contact details.

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Avvia Applications for Software Modernization

Many system landscapes are often characterized by historically grown applications. Maintenance and further development are challenging. App modernization for the cloud can help to increase the lifespan and value of these IT assets. Avvia Applications from Arvato Systems offers a comprehensive basis for this.

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Protecting Your SAP Platform: Detecting and Defending Against Threats

Cyber threats are on the rise, especially for critical systems such as SAP. Companies need to detect attacks early to minimize damage. Traditional security measures are no longer sufficient. Read the blog to find out why a specialized Security Operations Center (SOC) and modern tools are essential.

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Microsoft Azure
A Case for Modernizing Legacy Software

It is advantageous to migrate legacy systems to new systems. This allows you to retain proven knowledge, save costs and resources and improve your security.

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Finance
IASB and ISSB Will Align Standard Setting Even More Closely with the Principles of the Integrated Reporting Framework in Future

The Integrated Reporting Framework becomes part of the IFRS Foundation. Find out more about the challenges, objectives, and solution strategies for the successful implementation of the Integrated Reporting Framework.

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Artificial Intelligence
Digital Transformation
Application Development
How to Successfully Integrate AI Into Existing Applications

AI applications not only make your employees' day-to-day work easier, but also strengthen your company's competitiveness. Find out how to integrate them here.

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Amazon Web Services
Digital Transformation
Healthcare & Life Science
Google Cloud Platform
Microsoft Azure
HIS in the Cloud: The Future of Hospital IT

Transform your HIS to the cloud for higher data availability and less downtime. Find out more in the blog article.

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The Path to Sustainable Packaging

The EU Packaging Regulation aims to minimize packaging's environmental impact and increase recycling rates. It is an important step towards the EU Green Deal.

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Finance
Risks and Costs of Maintaining Legacy Systems in the Financial Sector

Learn about the risks and costs of maintaining legacy systems in the financial sector and why modernization is necessary.

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Digital Workplace
Artificial Intelligence
Insights into Microsoft Purview AI Hub

With Purview AI Hub, you can master the challenges of the AI-driven way of working. Find out why you need structured data here.

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Digital Transformation
Artificial Intelligence
Application Development
Overview of Important AI Basics

Artificial intelligence has already become an integral part of the world of work. A basic understanding makes it easier to get started.

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Artificial Intelligence
Transforming Image Production through Artificial Intelligence

Image production has undergone a remarkable transformation through the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). Arvato Systems integrates innovative technologies such as LoRAs and Stable Diffusion together with proven 3D techniques into new workflows to create efficient, precise and creative solutions for customer needs.

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Sustainability
Digital Transformation
Technical
New Ecodesign Regulation in Practice

The Ecodesign Regulation creates a framework for improving product sustainability and increasing product and process transparency along the entire value chain. Find out more about the specifications and requirements.

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Omnichannel
Digital Commerce
Omnichannel in Retail: The Art of a Consistent Shopping Experience

In today's business world, the perfect omnichannel approach is like a mesmerizing symphony where all channels work in harmony. Companies that tailor their unified commerce strategy to the needs of their customers create an unparalleled customer experience. Discover how you can unleash the full potential of your brand through innovative solutions in the various channels - online and offline.

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Data Management
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SAP
Security
Securing Your SAP Platform with Effective Threat Identification and Protection

Wie schütze ich meine SAP-Landschaft? Und mit welchen Sicherheitsstrategien, -prozessen und -tools kann ich den wachsenden Bedrohungen entgegenwirken? Das erfahren Sie in diesem Blogbeitrag.

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Microsoft 365
How to Switch from Infopath to Power Platform

Microsoft has announced that the manufacturer is discontinuing InfoPath. Affected companies have until 2026 to switch to an alternative for InfoPath.

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Digital Transformation
Artificial Intelligence
Supply Chain Management
Security
NIS2 Directive Explained Simply

The NIS2 directive and its implementation in Germany have been hotly debated for some time now. But what changes and cybersecurity requirements does NIS2 actually entail and how do companies in Germany need to react in order to meet the new requirements?

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The Role of BPM in IT Transformation

Anyone who has defined digitalization as a strategic goal and tackled their IT transformation has a clear advantage today. However, such a system changeover also brings with it many challenges. Here we reveal how it can still succeed and what role BPM plays in the process.

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Microsoft 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot

With Microsoft Copilot for Dynamics 365, countless processes can be automated. This significantly increases efficiency and productivity in marketing, sales and customer service. Find out more about the advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot and the opportunities it offers.

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Artificial Intelligence
Customer Experience
Cloud
SAP
SAP Joule: What’s in Favor? And What Against?

SAP launched an AI solution back in 2017 with "Leonardo" - without success. The new AI assistant SAP Joule has the potential to revolutionize the way users use SAP's cloud solutions. This is because SAP Joule not only links SAP's own technologies and processes, but is also docked onto Microsoft 365 Copilot.

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Microsoft 365
The Risks of Oversharing and the Relevance of AI Governance

NAVOO and AI governance can help organizations overcome the challenges of Microsoft 365 and AI by preventing oversharing and encouraging collaboration.

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Manufacturing
Digital Transformation
Part 3 - Factory-X: Use Cases for Production

The third part of our blog series on the topic of Factory-X within the Manufacturing-X project family is dedicated to the remaining five use cases of the initiative. These also address aspects of real industrial practice, including challenges and possible solutions.

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Manufacturing
Digital Transformation
Part 2 - Factory-X: Use Cases for Production

The use of data as a key resource for digital transformation offers enormous opportunities within a data economy. This blog article is therefore dedicated to various aspects of real industrial practice.

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Digital Transformation
Part 1 - Factory-X: Background and Target Image

Factory-X joins the already well-known and established Catena-X initiative in the Manufacturing-X family. As part of the BMWK-funded initiative, Factory-X focuses specifically on mechanical and plant engineering. We take a look at the details for you.

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Healthcare & Life Science
Customer Experience
Artificial Intelligence
Chatbots as the New Standard in Customer Communication at SHI Providers

Chatbots are revolutionizing the digital world of statutory health insurance (SHI). Tailor-made answers and 24-hour availability ensure optimal customer communication.

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Artificial Intelligence
Infrastructure Services
Cloud
SAP
Protecting business-critical SAP functions in a complex cyber landscape

This blog outlines a best-practice approach to SAP cybersecurity. Find out how Arvato Systems can help you secure your SAP implementation in an increasingly complex and risky cyber world.

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Customer Experience
E-Commerce
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Commerce
Hyperpersonalization: How channel design is revolutionizing e-commerce

Discover hyper-personalization in omnichannel retail: revolutionize your channel design with AI and strengthen your customer loyalty. Find out more in our blog article.

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Data Management
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Solution for iPaaS: Azure Integration Services

Microsoft's modern integration technology comprises six components that offer challenges as well as benefits such as simple configuration.

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Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Azure
Generative AI: The Revolution of Integration Platform as a Service

iPaaS is a practical solution for integrating different applications and data to meet the requirements of business departments and IT. Learn more about the benefits of iPaaS and Generative AI for companies.

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Digital Transformation
Cloud
SAP
Finance
IFRS S1 & IFRS S2: New Standards for Sustainability Reporting

New IFRS SDS Standards (IFRS S1 & S2) for corporate sustainability reporting published by the ISSB. Learn more now.

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Cloud
Digital Transformation
Retail & Consumer Goods
Arvato Systems Revolutionizes 3D Visualization with Google Cloud

87% of consumers prioritize product visuals for online purchases, favoring high-quality images over detailed descriptions. ‘imagejet,’ powered by NVIDIA GPUs and Google Cloud, enables lifelike 3D renders for AR/VR, enhancing e-commerce with scalable, studio-quality imaging solutions.

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Healthcare & Life Science
The Digital Pharmacy with KIM, TI-M and CardLink

Discover how digital innovations are making everyday pharmacy life more efficient. From KIM to the TI Messenger and CardLink - we shed light on important new technologies for pharmacies. Find out more about the benefits and application scenarios in the following blog article.

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Digital Transformation
Digitization for health insurers: at the Google Cloud Summit South

Sovereign IT for statutory health insurers: Arvato Systems and kubus IT shed light on successful cloud migration for statutory health insurers at the Google Cloud Summit South.

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Cloud
Digital Workplace
Sovereign IT
Microsoft 365 Stumbling Blocks and Best Practices

IT modernization is particularly challenging in the public sector. We show stumbling blocks and best practices on the way to Microsoft 365.

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Customer Experience
Digital Commerce
Digital Commerce vs. E-Commerce

What is the difference between digital commerce & e-commerce? How to find the right model for your online business.

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Logistics
Supply Chain Management
From Farm to Fork - The Main Objectives

The EU aims to make food healthier and more sustainable for Europe. What are the most important measures in production and consumption?

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Utilities
Market Communication via AS4

To increase the level of protection for the transmission of electricity schedule messages and gas market processes to a Smart Meter Public Key Infrastructure, the AS4 communication protocol will also be used from 01.10.2024.

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Healthcare & Life Science
SaaS Migration in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Masterfully Moving from On-Premise to the Cloud

In the digitalized world, the cloud is crucial - also for the pharmaceutical industry. This article looks at migrating software to the cloud, examines SaaS vs. on-premises solutions and shares best practices for successful implementation.

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From Farm to Fork - Context and Need for Action

The Farm to Fork strategy is one of the core initiatives of the EU Green Deal to promote a healthier and more sustainable food system. Find out more about the context, need for action and vision.

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Utilities
The IT Challenges of 24-Hour Supplier Switching

The 24-hour change of supplier has a significant impact on the market roles in the energy sector, especially on suppliers, grid operators, transmission system operators and metering point operators. Good preparation and early enablement of the IT systems is the key to a smooth start.

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Data Management
Digital Transformation
Data Hubs in the Energy Industry

The energy industry faces the challenge of using large volumes of data from different market participants efficiently. The solution: data hubs!

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Cloud
Customer Experience
E-Commerce
Omnichannel
Differences between SaaS, PaaS and On-premise Solutions

The main differences between Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and on-premise solutions using the example of a content management system. 

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Customer Experience
E-Commerce
Digital Commerce
AI + E-commerce PIM: Personalize without limits

E-commerce PIM and AI: a perfect combination! Because it enables scalable personalization in e-commerce. We show examples of how generative AI, image analysis and even video generation can be perfectly integrated into your PIM. This allows you to address all target groups - on all channels.

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Digital Transformation
Healthcare & Life Science
Digitization of the SHIs: Data Out of a Deep Sleep!

Statutory health insurance companies have real treasures that they can put to good use with the help of data-driven business models. If the existing data is used securely and correctly, it can even become a remedy. More on this in the following blog article.

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Manufacturing
The Path to Industry 4.0 - The Edge Management System

On the way to cross-manufacturer orchestration of edge devices in production companies: Challenges, LNI 4.0 testbed and outlook.

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Application Management
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Digital Transformation with Enterprise Architecture Management

Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) enables companies to comprehensively analyze, plan and manage their IT landscapes in order to successfully master the challenges of digital transformation.

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Customer Experience
Amazon Connect Improves Customer Contact through AI

With the various AI plugins for Amazon Connect, the revolution in the contact center has already begun: more efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.

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Healthcare & Life Science
Efficient Document Management for Life Science Companies

Document management made easy: Find out how pharmaceutical and medical technology companies can benefit from innovative IT solutions for paperless document management and how administrative workflows can be automated.

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SAP
Finance
Sustainability
CSRD: The EU fleshes out sustainability reporting

From the 2024/2025 financial year, the CSRD extends the reporting obligation for sustainability reporting by companies depending on their size. Learn more in our article.

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