24. September 2021 StartUp Challenge: how innovations improve IT security The five winners of this year’s Swisscom StartUp Challenge have been announced. But who will now benefit from these start-ups’ innovative security solutions? The jury… Like 2
Like 3 Manage your cryptocurrency yourself If you want to understand and use digital assets like cryptocurrencies, there’s no getting around “wallets”, which provide direct and secure access to digital money.…
Like 0 The cash register: from anti-theft device to digital jack-of-all-trades The first cash register was patented in the US more than 140 years ago. A lot has happened since then. In those days, cash registers…
Like 0 Eight questions before you buy or rent a POS system Are you opening a café, hair salon or shop? Or maybe you’re expanding your branch network? Congratulations – this is a big and courageous step…
Like 2 “The app has intuitively influenced my behaviour” Reducing personal CO2 emissions with an app? That is precisely the goal of the Swiss Climate Challenge. Saskia Günther, Head of Corporate Responsibility at Swisscom,…
Like 3 A valid way to exchange digital documents The authenticity of a document can be proven digitally. Documents can also be signed digitally. But how does this work, and what is the difference…
Like 0 No rose-tinted glasses here: how Silvia and Simon became full-time entrepreneurs An idea became a hobby, then a part-time project and ultimately a start-up: Simon Krähenbühl and Silvia Nadenbousch have been working full-time on their glasses…
Like 0 An etiquette guide for successful online meetings In recent months, we have all become acquainted with the benefits of online meetings – and their perils. This etiquette guide will help you to…
Like 1 How to work efficiently with external partners Cloud-based data repositories and online meetings are proof that collaboration within companies has become well and truly digitalised. But how do we communicate efficiently with…
Like 0 Full-time or part-time? Whichever, so long as you’re self-employed! Should you jump right into the adventure of self-employment, or start out part-time? This article will help you decide. 2021 can only be better than…
Like 5 The evolution of blockchain start-ups in Switzerland What is the position of Swiss fintech start-ups specialising in digital ledger technology (DLT), or blockchain? We interview two industry experts. Swisscom has been publishing…
Like 1 The best way to plan absences For many SMEs, the Christmas and new year holidays are a moment when business is quieter and employees have at least a few days off…
Like 0 Five rituals for a successful next day Minimum effort, maximum impact: if you plan your next work day in advance, you’ll be better prepared. These five rituals can help you – and…
Like 1 Inbox Zero – we put tips to the test From 5,600 emails in your inbox to zero – can it work for someone who’s never had an empty inbox? There are plenty of tips…
Like 1 Inspiration for virtual team events The annual work Christmas party is cancelled. Ditto team drinks. But why not move your events online or use video conferencing instead? Five inspiring ideas…
Like 1 Document sharing: how to collaborate efficiently Sending MS Office files by email is a thing of the past. Today, we share documents. These four tips will help you work collaboratively on…
Like 7 Using blockchain to realise new business models Blockchain – it’s a term that triggers mixed reactions. But the technology is not just for speculating with cryptocurrencies. It can also transform new business…
Like 8 The perfect gaming smartphone Looking for a new smartphone? To mark the start of the new Swisscom Hero League Season, we have compiled a checklist to help you find…
Like 14 ‘Swiss high-tech start-ups reach for the stars’ Nanja Strecker takes high-tech Swiss start-ups into the stratosphere with ESA’s Business Incubation Centre and is a member of the jury for the Swisscom StartUp…
Like 10 ‘Swiss fintech start-ups are world class’ Johs. Höhener has been publishing the Swisscom Fintech Start-up Map for the past six years. He is an expert on trends and developments in the…
Like 6 Water on the ground, backup in the cloud How a Swiss SME introduced a cloud-based backup after water damage and, in doing so, improved its data protection. A field report from the industry.
Like 3 What happens to the applications now? The application phase of the Swisscom StartUp Challenge 2019 is now over. A total of 289 start-ups from all over Switzerland want to travel to…
