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Innovation hub

Artificial intelligence, virtual identities, new technical possibilities: the experts of the Bundesdruckerei Group develop digital security technologies and solutions for tomorrow's world. To achieve this they use the competencies available in the Group. Interdisciplinary collaboration in the different fields enables new cross-connections and delivers creative answers to questions about the future.

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Interdisciplinary collaboration from vision to product

Which trends could shape the next decades, where are new solutions needed? The experts of the Bundesdruckerei Group question the existing and explore technologies for the world of tomorrow. In doing so, they make use of the vast range of expertise in the Innovation Team – from neuroscience, quantum mechanics and. design studies.

Apart from classical topics, such as materials research for secure ID documents, the focus is on digital technologies. The latest projects focus on topics such as mobile solutions and biometric procedures, artificial intelligence as well as quantum technologies and post-quantum cryptography. One central objective of this is to enable people to monitor and control their digital self through self-sovereign identities (SSIs) in an increasingly virtualized living world. To achieve this, Bundesdruckerei is developing trusted ecosystems featuring elements that interlock securely and overcome isolated solutions.

Innovation in the network

Bundesdruckerei Group’s researchers and developers work in a dense network where many innovations are developed in close cooperation with renowned research institutes and companies. This enables new areas of knowledge to be systematically accessed while findings from basic research are transferred into viable technologies, thus accelerating development processes. With endowed professorships, the company drives academic exchange and the promotion of young talent. Our expertise is sought after both in national and international standardization bodies – including working groups of DIN, ISO, ICAO and NIST.

 

Selected cooperation partners of Bundesdruckerei

  • Endowed professorship at FU Berlin: Cyber security with artificial intelligence
  • Hasso Plattner Institute: Identity management and IT security
  • Fraunhofer Institute for Applied and Integrated Security AISEC: Secure hardware and software, quantum cryptography

Innovation work of the Bundesdruckerei Group

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Technologies for the era of quantum computers

Quantum computers promise exponential performance gains over conventional computers. Bundesdruckerei is exploring the potential of this new generation of computers and developing corresponding processes.

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OPTIMOS

Using smartphones for digital services to securely store application-specific data is what the OPTIMOS project was all about.

Current topics for the analogue and digital world

Ongoing innovation is at the heart of topics such as secure identities, secure data and secure infrastructures. That’s why, with your security and digitalization in mind, we have set our sights firmly on the future. This section presents background articles, expert tips, videos and podcasts on the topics and future trends that we are working on in the Group.

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Digital and citizen-centered administration - with the Federal Portal

The Federal Portal is the central access point to the administrative services of federal, state and local authorities, and is therefore an important building block in the digitisation of administration processes in Germany.

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A Simple Explanation of Digital Identities

Digital identities are needed to create trust between users and providers of online services. But how exactly do they work? Which types are particularly secure? The concept of digital identity explained simply.

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eIDAS 2.0: Our Changes at a Glance

With the introduction of eIDAS 2.0, the EU is setting a milestone for secure, self-determined identification in the digital space, which can significantly benefit the entire European single market. We provide an overview of all the changes here in the magazine article.

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The eIDAS Regulation: basic principles and goals

The European Union’s eIDAS Regulation increases trust in electronic interactions. Not only does this benefit citizens, but also all of the states in the European digital single market. Everything you need to know about the eIDAS Regulation – and an overview of how it is shaping Europe’s digital future.