Alexander Nikolov

I am excited to join my colleagues Sara Basara and Florian Brähler for our upcoming webinar about the SimCorp Dimension Communication Server. You have no technical background but always wanted to understand the general mechanics of the CommServer. Then check it out and join us! #Preyer #SimCorpDimension #WebinarSeries #TechWebinar #ExpertInsights #StayCurious

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Dear Australia: read carefully the post by Anders Österlund and the links For some weird reason that I don’t fully understand (perhaps it is just lack of knowledge and awareness?) there are still people in Australia talking, thinking, behaving (and perhaps even investing? but Simon will have more inside information on that than me) as if the German Energiewende experiment has been and is a great success. It is a failure all the way from fundamental physics, through engineering principles, to economic reality and financial hard facts. It is surely an element in the socio-economic and political tremors we now see in the post-WW2 political settlement that is (or was) Western Europe. Don’t be surprised if it has the potential to break apart a lot more than co-operative investment in electricity transmission systems. Back to Australia’s problems. As I have written here before, and as Adrian (Adi) Paterson wrote to the Prime Minister on 23 Nov 2022, Australian energy policy has its own version of the blunders of German energy policy, the big three of which are (these are not the only ones, but this is enough for now): 1. Naïve over-reliance on wind and solar 2. Failure to understand the importance of gas security of supply 3. Rejection of nuclear energy. #Australia #Germany #TheWest #thernodynamics #engineering #economics #energy #policy #security #affordability #environment #entropy #electricity #wind #solar #batteries #transmission #markets #investment #EU #NEM

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"Germany’s largest state-backed lender, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), is set to offer crypto custody services through a partnership with Austrian exchange platform Bitpanda, the company announced Monday." Read the full article by Sandali Handagama of CoinDesk in the link below. Dr. Jürgen Harengel Parikshit Mishra #cbcsummit #crypto #cryptobanking #cryptocompliance #cryptocurrency #banking #bankingcompliance #compliance #kyc #aml

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AI is well and truly here – also at RWE. But we do not just follow the hype. We really want to understand how we can use it best. What it takes to create successful AI initiatives, what we need to put in place today to create competitive advantage for tomorrow. That is what I had the opportunity to discuss at our RWE AI Upskilling Workshop together with my Offshore Board colleagues. Here are my top takeaways.    𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰. Implementing AI into your company doesn’t just mean using it for everything. An important decision is when and when not to use AI.    When you do, decide who is responsible and how that implementation is organised. The three dimensions to tackle when it comes to organising AI are knowledge, skills, and mindset.    𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝. To use AI to its full potential, we have to educate ourselves. AI is not a technology-driven topic, it’s about developing people and their capabilities towards taking AI-informed decisions and problem solving with human judgement.    An AI mindset calls for openness, adaptability, eagerness to learn and creativity. And learning from failure is key to success for AI initiatives.    𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.    Currently, implementing AI is very much based on task-level thinking but these kinds of efficiency measures only look at the short term. Don’t just go for the quick wins. These could jeopardise competitive advantages in the long run.    A huge thank you to our Head of Digital Strategy Marina Sverdel for organising (and for taking the picture with me 😊) and to Erik Strauß and Christina Strauß for leading us through. I am very excited to be working together on this and to see where AI can take us and the offshore wind industry.

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🚀 Join Us at 'The Developercallcenter' Meet-up Hosted by XTC Berlin! 📅 When: May 14th, 7:00 PM onwards 📍 Where: RIDE Capital, Berlin 🔍 Topic of the Night: 'The Developercallcenter' Is direct interaction between developers and customers a recipe for success or disaster? Join us as we delve into this compelling question! 🌟 What to Expect: - Insightful Presentation: Begin the evening with a brief, expert-led presentation on the dynamics and impacts of developers interacting with customers. - Engaging Discussions: Participate in dynamic discussions with fellow attendees, sharing experiences and perspectives on developer-customer interactions. - Debate and Insights: Challenge your ideas and expand your understanding through curated questions about the practicalities and challenges of direct communication. - Networking Opportunities: Meet and network with professionals passionate about improving software development processes and customer relations. 🔗 Broadening Our Discussions: Our topics range from Extreme Programming and agile management to lean theory and career management. Whatever your level of expertise in software development, we value and welcome your contributions. ✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how direct communication between developers and customers can affect both service quality and development practices. Come prepared to learn, share, and connect! 👉 RSVP Now! Secure your spot and contribute to our vibrant community: https://lnkd.in/dWZn5FuZ #XTCBerlin #SoftwareDevelopment #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #CustomerEngagement #DeveloperCommunity

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🚀 Join us at the Agile Planning Face-Off: Upfront vs Just-In-Time at Hedwig-Dohm-Haus on June 11th! 📅 When: June 11th, from 7:00 PM 📍 Where: Hedwig-Dohm-Haus, Berlin 🔍 Topic of the Night: 'Agile Planning Face-Off: Upfront vs Just-In-Time' Dive into the dynamics of Upfront and Just-In-Time Planning within Agile and XP frameworks. Discover which approach could enhance your project execution strategies! 🌟 What to Expect: - Expert Insights: A concise, 5-10 minute presentation on the principles of Upfront vs Just-In-Time Planning and their real-world implications. - Interactive Discussions: Share your experiences in breakout groups, exploring the practical impacts of each planning style. - Thought-Provoking Debate: Engage with prepared questions designed to refine your planning processes for better agility and outcomes. - Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals passionate about effective project planning in software development. 🔗 Broadening Our Discussions: From Extreme Programming to lean theory and beyond, our discussions span a wide array of software development topics. Your insights as a newbie or expert are invaluable to us. ✨ Don't miss this chance to deepen your understanding and refine your development practices. Help shape our next discussion by participating in our interactive session! 👉 RSVP Now! Secure your spot and join a community of forward-thinking software development professionals. https://lnkd.in/ePKqUKzt #AgileDevelopment #ProjectPlanning #SoftwareDevelopment #ProfessionalNetworking #XTCBerlin #AgileManagement

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🚀 Discussing collaboration between startups and corporates. Is it startups x corporates or startups vs. corporates? 🤔 I'm excited to be joining a vibrant panel at the ERGO Group AG Digital Kick-Off Event in Nuremberg this coming April 29. We'll dive deep into how start-ups like apinity can effectively collaborate with large corporations. It's a critical conversation, especially as many big players still struggle to integrate agile start-up innovations into their established environments. ERGO’s new approach under Chief Digital Officer Mark Klein and his great Team Hanbing Ma, CFA and Bessem Ayari, who focusing on proactive collaboration, sets a fantastic stage for us to discuss the "how" of partnerships, rather than "if" they should happen. I'll be sharing the stage with some fantastic minds: Marc Lampe from Miss Moneypenny Technologies, Angela Strahleck and Oliver J. Blauth from Celonis, Oliver L. from Realytix Zero by Munich Re. Looking forward to exchanging ideas and experiences that push the boundaries of what we can achieve together. Let’s reshape the future of business partnerships! #ERGODigital2024 #StartupCollaboration #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #apinity

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Salary Guide 2024 - Venture Capital DACH The last two years were crisis years for many start-ups. The volume of financing fell by almost two thirds. The reasons for this are persistently high interest rates and high inflation, coupled with a recession and a difficult geopolitical situation. Added to this is the further withdrawal of foreign investors from financing German start-ups, particularly from the USA. Nevertheless, experts are optimistic about the current year, not least because of the enormous potential in the artificial intelligence and clean tech sectors. This optimistic outlook for 2024 is also reflected in the salaries of VC company employees. These have remained relatively stable and, in some cases, have seen a positive upward trend. #investmentbanking

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🚀 New deal 🚀 💻 Saxenhammer served as exclusive M&A sell-side financial advisor to shyftplan, an AI-powered provider of workforce management software solutions, on its sale to Maguar Capital, a German tech investor specializing in B2B software #investments in the DACH region. shyftplan is a leading #SaaS provider for workforce management with a special focus on #AI-powered, automated shift scheduling. The company’s cloud-native offering is tailored to the complex needs and advanced requirements of its primarily manufacturing customers, ranging from typical German ‚Mittelstand‘ companies to blue-chip enterprises such as Siemens Energy, ZF, Krones, Mercedes-Benz, and Bosch. Saxenhammer was mandated by shyftplan to orchestrate a full M&A sell-side sales process. Dr. Nicholas Hanser, Partner and Head of Technology, commented: “We are pleased to have driven such a positive outcome for shyftplan and believe that we have found the best partner in a highly competitive process.” Martin J. Neumann, Managing Director, commented: “We believe this transaction serves as evidence of the value we can create for SaaS companies and their investors”. The Saxenhammer team was led by Dr. Nicholas Hanser and Martin J. Neumann, supported by Antonio Grassia (Senior Associate) and Antoine Pringiers (Analyst). Congrats to everybody involved 🚀 #newdeal #dealdone #MandA

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Great summary of Werner Grundlehner of the current state of affairs of #tokenization in #Switzerland.

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The Asset Administration Shell (AAS) allows the structured collection and management of all digital information of an asset. In this talk, Dr.-Ing. Andreas Schüller (Yncoris) and Björn Höper (LTSoft GmbH) will present the potential of the AAS based on use cases and first piloting activities. In the last years, Platform Industrie 4.0 and the IDTA created a solid basis, that mainly focused on factory automation. Within NAMUR, we examine and promote of the AAS the application in the process industry. In addition, we identify missing pieces and contribute the content of existing information models within process industry back to the standardization procedures. This work and the ongoing activities are presented in this talk and the link to the ManufacturingX/ProcessX activities is illustrated. Title: Potential of the Asset Administration Shell for Process Industry When: Thursday, June 13th // 11:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. Where: Hall 11, Stand A43 Further information: https://lnkd.in/eFwKeFRK #Informationsmodelle #NOA #AAS #Interoperability #Flexibility #AiD ACHEMA 2024 ZVEI e. V. ARC Advisory Group NAMUR e.V.

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#fundingalert 💼Company: SmartLoC - Smart Letter of Credit 💰Funding: €1.8 Million ⚡Round: New Round 👥Investors: HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), Loggerhead Ventures, Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen mbH and several business angels. SmartLoC is a pioneering startup focused on developing a modern and fully digital B2B payment solution tailored for international trade. Leveraging advanced #technologies such as IoT, blockchain and AI, it aims to streamline and digitize the process of cross-border transactions, empowering businesses with a seamless, secure, and efficient payment platform. It’s innovative cloud platform aims to streamline and digitize the #cumbersome process of B2B payments in international trade, providing businesses with a seamless, secure, and efficient solution to manage cross-border transactions. Britta Balden, Martin Möllmann, Evangelos Kosmidis, Rajesh Kaul, Britta Balden, Alessandro Vaglini, Thomas Kuhlke, Stelios Ntouvos Read more - https://lnkd.in/gKZ4GXmC To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #SmartLoC #blockchain #B2Bpayment #IoT #AI #fundingnews #news #startup #startupnews #startuprise

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Start-ups in Europe: a light at the end of the tunnel - finally!    This article by Nadine Schimroszik in Handelsblatt gives reason for hope for the tech ecosystem, as it summarises a development that has been tentatively emerging for some time: The number of new #start-ups in Germany is growing again, by 17 per cent, as shown by a comparison of the first quarter of 2024 with the same quarter of the previous year.   💡It is particularly interesting to see that most investments are being made in AI. An unmistakable sign that they continue to be a driver of innovation for the German startup ecosystem.   We recently came to a similar conclusion with my team, as part of our analysis of the German startup landscape. Our conclusion: more and more funding are being mobilised for ♻️ #Greentech business ideas that are based on AI-based technologies and have a positive impact on our planet. More info on our research at IRIS can be found in Startup Insider`s Investors Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/dU-5AMPz More info on Nadine’s insightful article here: https://lnkd.in/depicwGA

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🔊 SESSION ┃ Josip Novak & Jurica Bistrović: "Real World Use Cases for Large Language Models" ┃ This year at Weblica, we have a special insight into the world of Large Language Models (LLMs) thanks to Josip Novak and Jurica Bistrović, two expert developers from Hiwe IT, our esteemed sponsor! 😊 Josip, known for his ability to "turn caffeine into code", and Jurica, who was "raised by technology", will share with us how LLMs are used in real projects. They will present practical applications and the real impact of these models on software development. Practical insights and examples from our speakers are the core of every Weblica, setting us apart from other tech conferences. 💡 This session is a prime example of that, and we highly recommend you do not miss it! #weblica2024 #conferencespeakers #technologyoriented

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The genAI - Energy Dilemma.... Please find below some insights about our work within the Expert Group "AI infrastructure" KI Park e.V. Please ping us in case you want to join the pack.... The time is now - we need to start working diligently in our future AI infrastructure in Germany and across Europe. #ai #cloud #resilient #sustainable

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🌎 Regulation of crowdfunding platforms in different countries 🌎 We analyzed a new survey of licensed crowdfunding platforms from the University of Hamburg and would like to share some insights. 🔗 ECSP-R is a regime that was adopted to create a common regulatory framework across the EU for crowdfunding services. It aims to simplify the legal and operational environment for crowdfunding platforms, making it easier for them to operate outside the EU, while providing a clear regulatory structure. We would like to share with you a short summary for each country: 👉 GERMANY Germany is the leader in terms of the number of such platforms, with 35 of them, which demonstrates the country's active participation in the global market. Market foсus: Predominantly technology and renewable energy sectors. Regulatory impact: Reduced administrative burdens have led to a 40% increase in platform registrations since the ECSP-R regulation came icnto force. 👉 FRANCE Known for its strategic regulatory framework supporting startups, small and medium-sized enterprises. Number of licensed platforms: 28, focusing on arts, technology and social projects. Market Growth: Crowdfunding has grown by 30% annually since the adoption of ECSP-R. Innovative practices: Introduction of secondary market trading for crowdfunding securities. 👉 SPAIN With a focus on inclusive finance, Spain has adapted its regulations to attract a wider range of investors and project owners. Number of licensed platforms: 22, a significant number of which are dedicated to real estate and community projects. Investors: More than 50,000 new investors since the introduction of ECSP-R. Market development: Expansion of the legal framework to support cross-border European crowdfunding activities. 👉 SUCCESS STORIES As the regulatory environment has matured, some EU-based platforms have not only managed compliance challenges but have turned them into opportunities for growth and innovation: ✅ Case 1. German company EcoCrowd: Since receiving its ECSP-R license, it has doubled its project listings with a focus on sustainability, and returns on investment are averaging 12% per year. ✅ Case 2. The French ArtFund has successfully financed over 200 art projects across Europe, raising €5 mil. in the last year, with a less than 2% rate of non-recovery ✅ Case 3: Spanish RealEstInvest: Specializing in real estate, RealEstInvest has secured over 100 million euros in investments, demonstrating a 25% increase in investment returns since the introduction of regulation. The crowdfunding sector in the EU continues to evolve and each country is developing its own approach to maximize the potential of digital finance. For a deeper understanding of how countries are leading the change, and to read the full overview, you can follow the link.

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I am really looking forward to diving into the exciting days of the Swiss Economic Forum 2024. It is an honor for me to be part of this remarkable event, where we can build bridges between people, ideas, and experiences. #SEF24 #SEF #SwissEconomicForum #WhenTheGoingGetsTough #Wirtschaft #Politik #Wissenschaft #Unternehmertum #Entrepreneurship #Netzwerk #networking #Verlagsbeilage #Swisscom

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Let’s all give a warm welcome to Florian Gras, who joins our team as a Back-end Developer! 🚀 By focusing on building connectors, Florian helps SaaS businesses scale faster and unleash the power of integrations. He is also an expert at automated testing. What made him become a Chifter? The variety of connectors and use cases is a great match to his problem-solving mindset. If you are also talented and interested in joining our ambitious team, drop us a message. ✍️ #SaasIntegration #B2BSaaS #Chift

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The rapid rise of AI assistants in software development is mind-blowing! They're not just reshaping coding; they're revolutionizing team and organizational dynamics. 💡 With 75% adoption expected by 2028, the #AIWayofWorking is upon us! 𝙄 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝘼𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣? Imagine AI assistants simulating team interactions, optimizing workflows, and fueling innovation. 🚀 It's not just about coding; it's about unleash product development and team collaboration on a whole new level. #AdaptiveOrganization We must shift from traditional ROI frameworks to fully grasp the value AI brings. 📈 Let's focus on value creation, not just cost reduction. By identifying and focusing on specific use cases where AI assistants solve concrete problems for teams or individuals, we can tangibly demonstrate and elevate ROI. AI is a powerful tool, but it's about using it strategically, not as a one-size-fits-all solution. #OptimalROI In the end, remember: 𝗔𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀. 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗼. 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗜-𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 😀 #AIAssistants, #FutureOfWork, #AIValueCreation, #TechTransformation, #ConnectedEnterprise, #AIWayofWorking Alex Birke, Nils Müller-Sheffer, Christian Kelly, Mira Schwartz, Tania Rebuzzi, Marcel Spillmann, Jason Novack, Howard Johnson

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