AI funding for small businesses: start small, feel the relief
New AI funding in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern finally makes AI adoption affordable for small firms. Which solutions deliver real relief and how to take the first step.
Knowledge & Practice
Straight talk on automation and AI in the Mittelstand.
No buzzwords, just hands-on craft: tool comparisons, regional digitalisation and decision support for managing directors who want to get rid of routine.
Power Automate Premium Connector Costs: The Trap for Small License Budgets
A Flow works in testing, then an error appears when you save it, or the bill jumps up. The reason is almost always a Premium Connector. We explain when it's needed and what the Premium license costs per user or per Flow.
6 Min
PL-500 discontinued: what the end of Power Automate RPA certification means for your training plans
Microsoft has withdrawn the PL-500 exam as of June 30, 2026. The RPA product remains; only the certification path ends. We break down what this means for existing certifications and ongoing training plans in mid-market companies.
6 min
Funding after go-digital: combining Mittelstand-Digital-Zentren with BAFA
As of 2025, go-digital no longer exists. But the free Mittelstand-Digital-Zentren and BAFA consulting funding can be combined: guidance at no cost, implementation consulting subsidized. We show how they fit together and where the line on double funding lies.
6 min
What an AI telephone assistant for appointment booking costs: Price models compared
An AI telephone assistant for appointment booking starts at around EUR 30 to 100 per month depending on the model. However, the advertised per-minute rate is rarely the total price. We compare the four common pricing models and show what matters for cost calculation.
7 min
EU AI Act from August 2, 2026: What actually applies to a 20-person business (Update)
As of August 2, 2026, only the transparency requirement of the EU AI Act applies. The strict high-risk rules come only in 2027 and 2028.
4 min
What an internal automation hire really costs, compared to the 30-day pilot
Salary, non-wage labor costs, onboarding time: what an internal automation hire really costs, in direct comparison to the 30-day pilot.
5 min read
ISO 27001 and external automation partners: What SMEs should focus on when selecting
An ISO 27001 certificate from your automation partner reassures you, but it does not tell the whole story. What to actually check when selecting a partner.
5 min
Business Premium, E3 or E5: How much automation is already included in your Microsoft 365 license?
Business Premium, E3, and E5 sound like three different automation worlds. The comparison reveals where the licenses actually differ.
5 min
NIS2 Is Now in Force: How Digital Workers Help with Notification Obligations and Compliance Documentation in Mid-Market Companies
NIS2 has applied to roughly 29,500 firms since December 2025. How digital workers actually ease your reporting timelines and audit evidence.
5 min
NewsletterOnce a month: practical know-how, not ads.
Concrete automation tips and updates like the SharePoint shutdown — compact and spam-free.