Digitization offers opportunities in many areas of our lives, including healthcare. But the digitization of healthcare seems to be progressing slowly in Germany. What is the reason for this and what needs to change? Prof. Dr. Erwin Böttinger, head of the Digital Health Center and the Digital Health - Personalized Medicine research group at the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), talks about this.

They already exist: countless health apps, video consultations, e-prescriptions and digital patient files. Digitization in the healthcare sector offers many opportunities - but are they being sufficiently exploited in Germany? Prof. Dr. Erwin Böttinger, head of the Digital Health Center and the Digital Health - Personalized Medicine department at the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), focuses his research on the digitization of healthcare and is developing a patient record that can be viewed throughout Europe within the Smart4Health project. In the new episode of the HPI knowledge podcast Neuland, he talks about the current state of digitization in Germany and what needs to change for Germany to continue to have a say in the topic of digitization in healthcare.

Climate change and rising electricity and gas prices are good reasons to reduce your own energy consumption. However, many people find this difficult. The concept of green nudging is intended to help. But what is green nudging and how can this approach contribute to more sustainable behavior? Prof. Dr. Falk Uebernickel, Head of the research group "Design Thinking and Innovation Research", and Vincent Beermann, PhD student and research associate at the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), talk about this.

Increasing electricity and gas prices and climate change are two good reasons to reduce one's own energy consumption. However, many people still find it difficult to fundamentally change their own behavior. The concept of Green Nudging is intended to promote more sustainable behavior in society by means of nudging (meaning "nudging" a decision in a certain direction). Prof. Dr. Falk Uebernickel and PhD student Vincent Beermann from the Design Thinking and Innovation Research department at HPI are working on this approach in their research. In the new episode of the HPI Science Podcast Neuland, they talk with host Leon Stebe about how the concept of green nudging works and how it can help save energy.

The pandemic has once again accelerated the digital transformation in many companies. But more than a few companies are failing in this endeavor. What are the reasons for this and what can companies do about it? Carolin Marx and Thomas Haskamp, research associates at the Chair of Design Thinking and Innovation Research of Prof. Falk Uebernickel at the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), talk about this.

As companies and organizations move into a digital world, they must continually rethink their strategies, processes, products and services to keep pace with the emergence of new digital technologies and trends and make the most of them. But more than a few companies fail in this endeavor. Carolin Marx and Thomas Haskamp, research associates at Professor Falk Uebernickel's Chair of Design Thinking and Innovation Research, focus their research on the digital transformation of large companies and the transformation traps that can trip companies up in the process. Carolin Marx and Thomas Haskamp talk to host Leon Stebe about how inertia and escalating commitment can lead to the failure of many transformation projects and what can be done about it in the new episode of the HPI Science Podcast Neuland.

6G is to be introduced as the standard for the mobile network in Germany as early as 2030. But what does the change from 5G to 6G mean for us and is this time target realistic? Professor Holger Karl, head of the "Internet Technologies and Softwarization" research group at HPI, talks about this in the new episode.

5G as a standard for mobile communications is not yet available nationwide in Germany, but research for the 6G mobile communications standard has already begun. The change from 5G to 6G is not a single big step, but consists of many small ones. Prof. Holger Karl, head of the "Internet Technologies and Softwarization" research group at HPI, is also conducting research in this area. How far has research into 6G progressed? What changes are we facing? And how can machine learning contribute to the evolution of mobile communication? Professor Karl talks about this with host Leon Stebe in the new episode of the HPI Science Podcast Neuland.

With its School of Design Thinking, founded in 2007, HPI is considered a pioneer in Europe. Meanwhile, the innovation approach has become established in both science and business. Prof. Weinberg and Dr. Nicolai look back on a 15-year success story.

Companies and organizations around the world are benefiting from the innovation approach of design thinking, which can solve problems faster and drive innovation. In Europe, the success story of design thinking is closely linked to the Hasso Plattner Institute: Following the Stanforder model, the HPI School of Design Thinking was founded in Potsdam in 2007. The HPI D-School quickly developed into Europe's leading educational center for Design Thinking. How has the innovation approach changed over the past 15 years and what makes it so successful? Prof. Uli Weinberg and Dr. Claudia Nicolai discuss this in the new episode of the HPI knowledge podcast Neuland.

At the 8th Potsdam Conference for National CyberSecurity at HPI, leading security experts discussed the current cyber security situation in Germany.  Leon Stebe summarizes the most important contributions and statements.

Cyber criminals are increasingly attacking authorities, organizations and companies. In doing so, they not only cause billions of euros in damage, but also jeopardize the functioning of the economy and society. The Russian war of aggression on Ukraine has exacerbated the situation. How well is Germany positioned in terms of cybersecurity? Host Leon Stebe explores this and other questions in the podcast and summarizes the most important statements from the 8th Potsdam Conference for National CyberSecurity on June 22 and 23, 2022.

Worldwide, corporations and scientific institutions are vying for the development of quantum computing. And Germany certainly doesn't want to be left behind. What potential is hidden behind the technology? 

Although quantum computing is still in its infancy, the technology is already considered a "game changer" by experts. But what are quanta? How does this technology of the future work? And when can we expect to see universally applicable quantum computers capable of solving problems within seconds that previous supercomputers have failed to do? This is what HPI Director Prof. Christoph Meinel talks about with Prof. Bettina Just, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM), in the new episode of the HPI knowledge podcast Neuland.

AI systems are making more and more decisions in our everyday lives. This requires huge amounts of high-quality data. But who actually controls their quality?

Whether in healthcare, law, or recruiting, AI systems are making more and more decisions in important areas of our lives. Training these systems requires huge amounts of data, often of uncertain origin and quality. But what happens when data is outdated, distorted or incomplete? In the new episode of the HPI science podcast "Neuland", HPI Prof. Felix Naumann and media ethicist PD Dr. Jessica Heesen discuss the quality standards of data sets and the question of how far artificial intelligence is allowed to go.

Design Thinking has been an integral part of the professional world for more than two decades. Prof. Falk Uebernickel and Stefanie Gerken discuss which approaches are needed to further develop this innovation method.

Design thinking is more than just a method case full of techniques. In more and more companies, the approach is lived as part of the innovation culture. In their study "Design Thinking: a Global Study on Implementation Practices in Organizations", Stefanie Gerken, Lab Designer & Facilitator at Deloitte Greenhouse and Design Thinking Track Lead at the HPI School of Design Thinking, and Falk Uebernickel, Professor of Design Thinking & Innovation Research at HPI, have analyzed the developments and changes in design thinking practices in organizations. In the new episode of the HPI knowledge podcast Neuland, they provide insights into the results.

Digital technologies are indispensable for achieving climate goals. At the same time, they consume more and more resources. Dr. Hinrich Thoelken and Prof. Christoph Meinel discuss which incentives and guidelines are needed for a more sustainable digitization. 

Digital technologies can be a game changer for a more sustainable and better world. The problem: Due to the growing energy and resource consumption of data centers and applications such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence or blockchain technology, digitization itself is becoming a global challenge. In a new episode of the HPI Science Podcast Neuland, Dr Hinrich Thoelken, Director Climate and Energy Policy and Digital Transformation at the German Federal Foreign Office, and Prof. Christoph Meinel, Director of HPI and Head of the clean-IT Initiative, discuss how a sustainable digital transformation can succeed internationally and which promising approaches and initiatives already exist.

The number of digital identity thefts has never been higher than in the past year. Prof. Christoph Meinel and Prof. Christian Dörr talk about the billion-dollar trade in personal data on the Internet and how to protect yourself from it.
 

Many people use the national "Change Your Password" day on February 1 to update their passwords. After all, the risk of being hacked as a private individual or company and becoming the victim of a cyber attack is great. "The question is not if it will happen, but when," emphasize HPI Director Prof. Christoph Meinel and Prof. Dörr, head of the "Cybersecurity - Enterprise Security" department, in a new episode of the HPI science podcast "Neuland." With host Leon Stebe, the HPI security experts talk about the current threat situation and the risks that weak passwords can cause - and provide tips for choosing a secure password. 

Happy Birthday Neuland: The HPI Science Podcast celebrates its third birthday. From Digital Health to Design Thinking to Artificial Intelligence: In now 50 episodes, experts discuss topics and trends from the digital world. In a best-of, we have summarized the highlights of the past years and the most important tasks for the future.

More digital knowledge, explained in a clear and comprehensible way - this is what the HPI knowledge podcast Neuland stands for, which started in 2019 on the occasion of the 20th HPI anniversary. What began as a pilot project has long since become established, and the need for digital knowledge continues to grow in light of advancing digitization. For the past three years, HPI IT and innovation experts have been discussing and providing information on current and socially relevant digital topics, their research projects, and the opportunities and challenges of digital trends and developments on Neuland. In 50 episodes, they enter new digital territory together with host Leon Stebe and talk about a wide range of topics, from the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence to the future of work, design thinking, digital applications in healthcare or education, agitation in social media and sustainable digitization.