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The degree of digitalisation in facultative business is still significantly lower than in other areas of the company, even among the largest reinsurers. The reason lies in the nature of the business: it works with few, highly individualised contracts - but business processes that work with a high degree of standardisation and large volumes are best digitised. With the latest advances in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), the tide is turning: new solutions can be a game changer to increase the efficiency and quality of facultative underwriting and make data available for other applications.

When searching for relevant sources for editorial work, specialised knowledge databases are indispensable. But even in this rich pool, the search is often laborious. The solution? Concise summaries of each entry that enable a quick assessment of relevance. In our blog post, we present proven concepts for the mass generation of machine-generated summaries with Aleph Alpha Luminous and report on a realised customer project.

Workflow orchestration and workflow engines are crucial components in modern data processing and software development, especially in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). These technologies make it possible to efficiently manage and coordinate various tasks and processes within complex data pipelines. In this blog post, we present Prefect, an intuitive tool for orchestrating workflows in AI development.

Linux is an indispensable tool in the world of software development. In my blog post, I show the importance of Linux in software development. I go into the Linux file system, the differences to Windows, and basic commands such as cd, mkdir, and rm and give an overview of authorisations.

The digital transformation is fundamentally changing the energy sector. New technologies are not only optimising processes and business models but are also reshaping interaction with customers and enabling the development of sustainable energy sources. By using IT solutions, companies can increase their efficiency, improve customer service and make a contribution to climate protection. This blog post presents specific examples and applications that demonstrate the potential in the areas of digital utilities, customer centricity, platform transformation and new energy.

The emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has triggered a veritable hype in all sectors. The energy industry can also benefit from this. From automated document processing to grid optimisation - in my blog post, I show how GenAI can help master the challenges of the energy transition and digitalisation.

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.

Volunteering is an important pillar of our society. As we see it, volunteering cultivates skills that can also come in handy in software development and IT consulting. Especially in the context of agile approaches and frameworks, you can develop a variety of soft skills by doing volunteer work that can also be put to use in your everyday work. We will describe these in our blog post.

Snowflake plays a prominent role in shaping the face of the industry in the ever-evolving world of data analytics and data management. This blog post looks at the development of Snowflake and why it is considered a ground-breaking solution for businesses.