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.
Articles by Simon Glowik
Screen Scraping or API: When RPA Is Really Still Necessary
Screen scraping is quickly dismissed as a step backward. It is only justified when a system has no interface. When that is the case, and when it is not.
DATEV AI Workshop and DUO capture mask: is that enough for accounting firms?
The DATEV AI Workshop is often confused with receipt automation. We separate the terms, show the real limits of the posting assistant, and explain when the DATEV stack is enough.
Adapting n8n workflows: why a community template rarely suffices
A ready-made n8n workflow from the community imports quickly. Until it runs reliably in daily operations, it usually needs error handling, monitoring, clean hosting, and maintenance. We show where the gaps are and when guidance is worthwhile.
6 Min
NewsletterOnce a month: practical know-how, not ads.
Concrete automation tips and updates like the SharePoint shutdown — compact and spam-free.