Greater use of data analysis and blockchain planned

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However, the use of technology in German startups could soon change fundamentally. While AI is the technology whose use is most frequently planned or discussed, it is closely followed by data analysis and big data (32 percent), as well as blockchain (26 percent), 5G (23 percent) and the Internet of Things (22 percent).

"Startups have a good sense for promising future technologies," says Berg. "Practical applications for blockchain technology are still in short supply, but it has the potential to fundamentally change entire industries. And the new 5G mobile communications standard will enable innovative online applications in many areas, from networked production to autonomous driving."

Around one in five startups (18 percent) are also thinking about using virtual and america gambling data augmented reality, and one in eight (13 percent) are thinking about cloud computing. This is followed by robotics (9 percent), drones (7 percent) and 3D printing (7 percent).



Note on methodology: The startup information is based on a survey conducted by Bitkom Research on behalf of Bitkom. 321 IT and internet startups in Germany were surveyed.

The question was "Which of the technologies mentioned are already being used in your startup, are they being planned or discussed, or are they not currently an issue?" The information on the economy as a whole is based on a survey conducted by Bitkom Research on behalf of Bitkom. 606 companies with 20 or more employees were interviewed by telephone.