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At the 18th Research Forum of Austrian Universities of Applied Sciences, which took place on May 7 and 8, 2025 at FH Campus Wien, numerous researchers from FHWien der WKW presented their results under the motto “Doing Research - Shaping the Future”. […]Read more on Shaping the future with applied research

What is the state of production work in Austria? Running until June, the “Made in Austria (MiA) IndustriePANEL” of TU Wien - in cooperation with the Institute for Digital Transformation and Strategy (IDS) of FHWien der WKW - helps to determine the current situation and invites participants to TU Wien in October to exchange ideas with science and practice. […]Read more on Study examines future challenges facing the industry

Walter Mayrhofer and Gerald Schneikart from the Institute for Digital Transformation and Strategy (IDS) shed light on modern project management in their new textbook. “Hybrides Projektmanagement” is a practice-oriented introduction in German to a topic that is becoming increasingly important: the intelligent combination of classic and agile project management methods. […]Read more on A hybrid route to project success

Three years of intensive research into the digital transformation of SMEs culminated in the closing event at FHWien der WKW. What has been achieved and what does the future hold? […]Read more on Digital transformation in SMEs: A project conclusion and a look towards the future

In E&W - Austria's insider magazine for the electrical industry - Sebastian Eschenbach, Head of the Department of Digital Economy, talks about the current state of artificial intelligence and the potential applications in small and medium-sized enterprises and where SMEs can achieve the greatest leverage for themselves with AI. […]Read more on AI brings “new dynamics” to the economy

AI promises big gains for businesses, but family-owned firms are cautious to embrace it. A new study by Maija Worek from our study program Management & Entrepreneurship explores the challenges these companies face when adopting AI, and what they can do to overcome them. […]Read more on The Hidden Hurdles of AI: Why Family Businesses Struggle to Keep Up

In the recently published book "Circular Economy in Sustainable Supply Chains", Walter Mayrhofer and Gerald Schneikart from the Institute for Digital Transformation and Strategy (IDS), together with Nils Kruse and Melanie Rainer, present findings from the ReKEP research project, from which not only the logistics industry can benefit. […]Read more on Circular Transformation – Sustainable Transportation

In January 2025, the concluding event of the practical project of the students in the 3rd semester of the Bachelor's program in Digital Business took place at the headquarters of LAOLA1 and Sportradar. After weeks of intensive work, the event provided the perfect setting for the students to present their projects and receive valuable feedback from business. […]Read more on An event full of innovation and networking – final presentation of the practical project at LAOLA1

Students in the 3rd semester of the Bachelor's program in Digital Business at FHWien der WKW started this year's practical project together with LAOLA1 and Cheeer. […]Read more on Metaverse fan zones for football, tennis and ski fans

The sixth “Made in Austria IndustriePANEL” by TU Wien shows that competitiveness and employment figures are declining, but that technological innovations offer long-term opportunities. The results of the latest survey were presented - in cooperation with FHWien der WKW - at the “Made in Austria IndustrieFORUM” 2024. […]Read more on Dwindling competitiveness despite technological innovation in domestic industry