Author: Alexander J. Wurzer

How can IP keep pace with the agile development of digital business models? How can IP based risk management be adapted to the paradigm of iterative, agile project management and the speed of digital developments? This MIPLM thesis deals with the use ...

3D printing is primarily a digital technology, and as such one of the key drivers of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The challenges of the digital economy of the 21st century in the context of the fourth industrial revolution require a constant deve ...

The building industry is a very traditional and conservative trade. To develop new digital business models the Umdasch Group founded Umdasch Group Ventures, which is an independent company next to the formwork company Doka with the purpose to develop ...

Advances in digital technologies have led to the emergence of new business models that potentially challenge the status quo of many industries. The business models of ventures such as Netflix or Tencent have already created measurable changes for thei ...

Through consistent digitalization, Rittal achieves many goals that previously seemed hardly possible. The acceleration of processes in control and switchgear construction, the increase of profit margins, the reduction of personnel costs and the reduct ...

In the current fast changing world traditional approaches of long term strategic research and development processes might not fit the promptness of change currently taking place. The knowledge-driven economy in front of businesses now sets new challen ...

The 5th module of the MIPLM program is about human resource management (HRM), leadership and management control systems. The digital transformation is not a passing phase: It is the next evolution level of industry. Companies require a digitally adapt ...

Intellectual property has become a crucial factor and driving force in the knowledge-based economy. Due to digitalization, Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence and the digital transformation of business eco-systems, the economic development and compe ...

In periods of disruption, uncertainty and challenges are inevitable. However, these times often also uncover new opportunities. Patents as business assets are used addressing both risks and potential rewards. Patents help to overcome a given level of ...

A revolutionary solution to automatically analyze carb intake while eating. To keep blood-sugar levels within a healthy range, the body processes multiple, complex information from the brain, digestive system, and other sensory perception. Patients wi ...