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K-Businesscom

SOC Vienna detects 1.2 trillion potential threats "Cyber risks have reached a new dimension," says Jochen Borenich, Member of the Board at K-Businesscom. "Our Security Operation Center in Vienna alone detected and managed an incredible 1.2 trillion potential risks for our customers in 2022. We were able to successfully fend off critical attacks." Today, virtually all companies are confronted with attacks from the Internet, from small and medium-sized businesses to large corporations. The attacks are directed against IT infrastructures, but increasingly also against production, which is often still inadequately protected. If the criminals succeed in paralyzing the operation, it takes an average of 30 days until the danger is averted and production is running normally again. The downtime costs and reputational damage in such cases are enormous. IT professionals take over cyber defense In view of the potential damage and the increasingly complex threat scenarios, companies are professionalizing their cyber defense. K-Businesscom's external specialists take on the task of identifying potential risks as early as possible and eliminating dangers as far in advance as possible. Unlike traditional in-house IT in companies, the specialized IT professionals succeed in confronting the fraudsters "at eye level" - for example, with the use of artificial intelligence. Red Bull relies on cyber defense from K-Businesscom The consumer goods group Red Bull, for example, relies on the expertise of K-Businesscom. The world market leader for energy drinks operates a holistic security strategy and at the same time focuses on particularly vulnerable areas. This building block is provided by the Vulnerability Management module from K-Businesscom's Cyber Defense Center. This is a leading security operation center in Europe. In the specially protected high-security environment, the experts operate a central scanning and management infrastructure: Red Bull's global network environment is automatically scanned for unknown IT assets and tested for known software IT vulnerabilities. When unknown devices are detected in the network, Red Bull is immediately informed and receives recommendations for action. The ultimate goal is to identify potential threats as early as possible and track them until they are rendered harmless. Digital crisis fire department is ready for action at any time "Like a digital crisis fire department, our employees are on standby around the clock, seven days a week," says Borenich. "Our job is to prevent cyberattacks and, in an emergency, keep the damage to a minimum." Security concept modularly expandable If the worst comes to the worst, speed and transparency are top priorities to reveal the fraudsters' movement patterns. "We get the transparency we need through continuous checks and can thus take important precautionary measures," says Jimmy Heschl, Global Head of Digital Security, Red Bull. Since threat scenarios are constantly evolving, it is also important for the group to have an adaptable and expandable security concept. This is ensured by the individual modules in the Cyber Defense Center. "KBC's services form an important building block in our security toolbox and offer us the opportunity to maintain and continuously improve our security level," says Heschl. In the future, K-Businesscom will offer customers the combined expertise of two leading ICT providers in the area of cyber security. This is because K-Businesscom will become part of the Cancom Group." K-Businesscom operates Security Operation Centers (SOC) in Vienna, Klagenfurt and in St. Gallen in Switzerland. Cancom has security operation centers in Germany. Conclusion The risk of companies in Europe falling victim to cyber attacks is increasing. At the same time, threat scenarios are becoming increasingly complex. In this situation, it is important to confront the criminals "at eye level" and to professionalize cyber defense. Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as corporations like Red Bull rely on the expertise of K-Businesscom for this purpose. The modular building blocks in the ICT provider's Cyber Defense Center enable an adaptable and expandable security concept to counter potential threats as far in advance as possible. About K-Businesscom: K-Businesscom AG (formerly Kapsch Businesscom) is Austria's leading ICT solutions and services provider and digitization partner. As a member of CANCOM Group since June 2023, the company is a key part of an international Leading Digital Transformation Partner with over 5,600 employees at around 80 locations and a key player in the DACH region. With many years of expertise in technology and certified know-how in collaboration, networking and IT technology, KBC acts as a consultant, implementation partner, managed service partner and digital business engineer. Combined with technologies and services from numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE or AWS. The company also develops its own software solutions and platforms for new business models with its customers. As digital makers, KBC employees always think end-to-end. Through its Kapsch roots, K-Businesscom combines 130 years of innovative strength with experience as a market leader for network, data, IT, security, collaboration and managed services. The Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks and KBC designs cloud transformation, smart spaces and hybrid offices. The employees of K-Businesscom are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitization expertise, KBC therefore intends to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in the coming years. K-Businesscom AG FY 22/23: approx. 520 million euros, 1,622 MA CANCOM Group FY 2022: 1.3 billion euros, 4,000 MA About CANCOM: As a hybrid IT service provider, CANCOM accompanies companies into the digital future. The IT solutions offered by the CANCOM Group include consulting, implementation, services, and the operation of IT systems. Customers benefit from CANCOM's extensive expertise and a holistic and innovative portfolio that covers all the IT requirements companies need for a successful digital transformation.

By leveraging Anapaya's SCION technology, K-Businesscom AG Switzerland has further enhanced its capabilities, building upon its rapid growth and expansion. K-Businesscom delivers comprehensive end-to-end solutions to businesses of all sizes in Switzerland and across Europe. Following its integration into the CANCOM Group , K-Businesscom AG Switzerland has experienced significant expansion, including the acquisition of Belsoft Infortix AG, a Swiss IT company specializing in infrastructure, security, and cloud-tailored solutions. With years of experience as a health and social care sector provider, K-Businesscom AG Switzerland fully understands the value of cybersecurity and resilience in today's interconnected world. Stephan Ging, Chief Sales Officer, emphasized the critical importance of healthcare connectivity, stating, "In the realm of healthcare, it is no longer a matter of inconvenience; it is the difference between life and death. That is why our ICT infrastructure and security solutions adhere to the highest standards and demand highly resilient connectivity. Anapaya's SCION solutions meet these requirements and more." Recognizing the unique advantages SCION offers for the healthcare network, Martin Bosshardt, CEO of Anapaya, highlighted its significant elements in cybersecurity upgrade, stating, "SCION introduces new elements to cybersecurity with routing attack immunity, DDoS protection, and instantaneous fail-over solutions. Combined with geo-fencing and unprecedented path control, it's no wonder why network experts are switching to SCION." K-Businesscom AG Switzerland will play a pivotal role in delivering ICT security and solutions to the health and social care sector, particularly in expediting customer integration into the recently launched HIN Vertrauensraum (HVR) , a SCION-powered private internet for the HIN community. Leveraging their expertise in cybersecurity and project implementation, testing, and reconfiguration, K-Businesscom is prepared to support every aspect of this transformative initiative. "We eagerly anticipate collaborating with Anapaya to serve Switzerland's health and social care sector," said Stephan Ging, K-Businesscom's Chief Sales Officer. "This partnership introduces innovative approaches to connectivity and security, and we are excited to explore them together." Martin Bosshardt expressed his enthusiasm, adding, "Gaining esteemed partners like K-Businesscom solidifies our company's purpose. When industry leaders recognize SCION’s potential and power, it demonstrates that we are on the right path. Our team is thrilled to share the news of our recent collaboration with K-Businesscom. For further information, please contact: K-Businesscom: Stephan Ging, CSO stephan.ging@k-business.com Anapaya Systems: Martin Bosshardt, CEO martin.bosshardt@anapaya.net About Anapaya Systems: Anapaya Systems AG is a Swiss company whose goal is to build an international ecosystem providing SCION-based services for a more reliable, secure, and stable networking experience. Our solutions provide organizations around the globe with a way to securely and transparently transport critical business data across the network, sending information between corporate sites, trusted partners, and cloud providers. We are located at Anapaya Systems AG, Hardturmstrasse 253, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland and represented by Martin Bosshardt (CEO) and Samuel Hitz (CTO). About K-Businesscom: K-Businesscom AG Switzerland has been part of the K-Businesscom AG Group with headquarter in Vienna and with its innovative solutions, addresses institutions in the healthcare sector as well as companies of different sizes and industries - for example, also from the financial services sector. As a member of CANCOM Group since June 2023, K-Businesscom AG Group is a key part of an international Leading Digital Transformation Partner with over 5,600 employees at around 80 locations and a key player in the DACH region. With many years of expertise in technology and certified know-how in collaboration, networking and IT technology, KBC acts as a consultant, implementation partner, managed service partner and digital business engineer. Combined with technologies and services from numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE or AWS. The company also develops its own software solutions and platforms for new business models with its customers. As digital makers, KBC employees always think end-to-end. Through its Kapsch roots, K-Businesscom combines 130 years of innovative strength with experience as a market leader for network, data, IT, security, collaboration and managed services. The Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks and KBC designs cloud transformation, smart spaces and hybrid offices. The employees of K-Businesscom are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitization expertise, KBC therefore intends to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in the coming years. K-Businesscom AG FY 22/23: approx. 520 million euros, 1,622 employees.  CANCOM Group FY 2022: 1.3 billion euros, 4,000 employees About CANCOM: As a leading Hybrid IT Service Provider, CANCOM accompanies organizations into the digital future. The CANCOM Group’s range of IT solutions includes consulting, implementation, services, and the operation of IT systems. Customers benefit from the extensive expertise as well as a holistic and innovative portfolio that covers the IT requirements that are necessary for a successful digital transformation. About HIN: Health Info Net AG (HIN) protects patient data in the digital world. For healthcare professionals in Switzerland, HIN is the standard for secure communication and the trustworthy handling of sensitive data. HIN was founded in 1996 on the initiative of the FMH and the Ärztekasse. Since then, HIN has been networking healthcare professionals in a simple, secure, and personal manner.

K-Businesscom's office in Graz/Raaba is emblematic of their vision of a modern work environment. It was specifically designed to foster collaboration, productivity and creativity among employees. It is an open space where employees can exchange ideas and work together on the future of their customers. With an innovative interior design and state-of-the-art technology, the office provides the ideal setting for developing and implementing forward-looking solutions to further drive digital transformation. At the center of the modern office space is an impressive 8-meter-long acrylic mural that was developed in a co-creation process with employees under the creative direction of Reinhard Gussmagg. This work of art symbolically illustrates the changing world of work today and the advancing digitalization. As part of the housewarming vernissage "The Art of the New World of Work", K-Businesscom now presented the work of the renowned artist and visualization expert Reinhard Gussmagg. Gussmagg is known for his ability to transform complex concepts and ideas into visually appealing works of art. His works reflect the connection between technology and creativity and offer visitors a comprehensive insight into the process of digital transformation that has accompanied K-Businesscom for over 130 years. The process away from the analog to the digital signal and from the pure hardware business to services and the development of completely new concepts and business models was made visible in the office space. Visitors:inside also had the opportunity to view 19 themed images on a "Gallery Walk", which will have an impact in the meeting rooms in the future and represent the diversity of employees in relation to the value system. "This event was an opportunity to explore the importance of digitalization in the modern working world and to share K-Businesscom's vision," explains Jochen Borenich, member of the K-Businesscom Executive Board. "At the vernissage, guests were able to experience the unique connection between art and technology," explains Reinhard Gussmagg. "We are proud that through our collaboration with Reinhard Gussmagg, we have created a visual representation of our development and vision that inspires, fascinates and makes people think," says Reinhold Wurzinger, Head of Region South. About K-Businesscom (formerly Kapsch BusinessCom) is Austria's leading ICT solutions and services provider and digitalization partner. KBC combines certified technology expertise with industry know-how as a consultant and end-to-end digital business engineer. In the DACH region, Romania and the Czech Republic, the company develops new business models with its customers on its own KBC platforms with IOT, AI and other software applications. K-Businesscom also accompanies its customers in their Cloud Transformation Journey and in the development of Smart Offices. The KBC Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks. The basis for all of this is the Kapsch Group's 130 years of innovation and KBC's many years of experience as a market leader in network solutions, collaboration, data center infrastructure, security and managed services. Combined with the technologies and services of numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE and AWS. The employees of K-Businesscom are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitization expertise, KBC therefore intends to make a significant contribution to the promotion of the European data economy in conjunction with corresponding sustainability in the coming years. Sales FY 22/23: 520 million euros, Number of employees: 1,650

Belsoft Infortix AG, a system integrator with a focus on data center, network and security, has 35 employees in Zurich and its branches in Pfäffikon SZ and Basel and offers its customers needs-oriented solutions in the areas of infrastructure, security and cloud. K-Businesscom AG employs approximately 1,650 people in the DACH region, Romania and the Czech Republic. Sales in 2022/23 amounted to just under 520 million euros. As a digitization partner, the company supports companies in increasing business performance and developing new business models, acting as a consultant, system supplier and service provider. In Switzerland, K-Businesscom already has a national subsidiary in St. Gallen with 35 employees and operates here with a focus on the healthcare, media and enterprise business sectors. With the acquisition of Belsoft Infortix AG, K-Businesscom continues its international growth course and strengthens its presence in the Swiss market. The aim is to combine the strengths of the two companies in a next step and thus support existing and new customers in their digital transformation with an even more comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services. Vendor independence and long-standing partnerships with leading global and industry-specific solution providers are an essential component of this path to success. "With Belsoft Infortix AG, we have found a company whose positioning and DNA fit us perfectly. The product and service portfolio, the long-standing positive market reputation as well as the competence of the employees and the management team were key decision criteria for us. The acquisition and use of the synergies of both companies will create a renowned ICT provider on the Swiss market with a focus on systems integration and managed services," explains Dr. Franz Semmernegg, CEO of K-Businesscom. "For me as the founder of Belsoft Infortix AG, it is particularly gratifying to accelerate our growth path and from now on to be part of an internationally successful group of companies that can look back on a history of more than 130 years and at the same time operates with innovative strength on the pulse of time. Together with my existing management colleagues, Simon Häni and Markus Bours, as well as K-Businesscom in Switzerland, we will continue on the path to success we have been on to date. With combined forces as part of an international group, we will jointly take a stronger position in the market while ensuring continuity for our customers and employees," said Urs Bühler, CEO and founder of Belsoft Infortix AG. "The acquisition will allow us to put our growth trajectory of recent years on an even broader footing. Both companies have similar business focuses and perfectly complement or supplement their portfolio for our customers," adds Emil Friedauer, Managing Director of K-Businesscom AG in St. Gallen. About Belsoft Infortix AG is an independent IT service and trading company, with offices in Zurich, Basel and Pfäffikon SZ, which develops and implements innovative IT solutions tailored to the needs of its customers. It specializes in the areas of infrastructure, security and cloud. For SMEs, Belsoft Infortix offers IT solutions and support from a single source, while in the enterprise segment it focuses on specialized solutions from the high-tech environment. The offer is complemented by cloud services of different sizes (from individual cloud services to the entire IT in the cloud). The guiding principles for all activities are customer satisfaction through professionalism in thought and action as well as excellent quality in services and products. About K-Businesscom is Austria's leading ICT solution and service provider and digitization partner. KBC combines certified technology expertise with industry know-how as a consultant and end-to-end digital business engineer in the DACH region, Romania and the Czech Republic. K-Businesscom also supports its customers in their cloud transformation journey. The KBC Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks. The basis for all of this is the 130-year innovative strength of the Kapsch Group and the many years of experience of KBC as a market leader for network solutions, collaboration, data center infrastructure, security and managed services.K-Businesscom AG Switzerland has been part of the K-Businesscom AG Group since September 2018 and, with its innovative solutions, addresses institutions in the healthcare sector as well as companies of different sizes and industries - for example, also from the financial services sector. K-Businesscom AG has been a CANCOM Group company since 24 April 2023. CANCOM SE, headquartered in Munich , is one of the top IT systems houses in Germany. As a hybrid IT service provider with 4,000 employees at around 60 locations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium and Slovakia, the listed company generated annual revenues of 1.3 billion euros in 2022. Two Leading Digital Transformation Partners are pooling their expertise in the ICT segment in the focus markets of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The merger will create one of the leading IT companies in the DACH region and the companies' customers will benefit from bundled expertise in IT and digitization solutions, associated services and the operation of IT systems. More information .

Together with their long-term partner Red Hat, the experts at K-Businesscom have developed the basis for KBC Platform-X, relying on new technologies from the field of enterprise open source software. The innovative power of K-Businesscom as a Red Hat Certified Cloud and Service Provider, which flowed into the flexible and modular solution development, has now been honored with the Red Hat "Sky Rocket Award" during the Red Hat Partner Kickoff Austria. "We are very pleased to have received the "Sky Rocket Award" for our K-Businesscom AG initiatives in the Red Hat Ecosystem during the Red Hat Partner Kickoff Austria. This award is a great motivation for our top-notch team that keeps delivering container and automation solutions with a lot of dedication, commitment and strong technology from Red Hat," explains Martin Schober, Vice President Digital Solutions at K-Businesscom. "In today's world, solutions are becoming increasingly complex. It can be difficult for companies to keep up with the speed at which new technologies are developed these days on their own. The open source approach harnesses the potential of a huge community and Red Hat turns it into an enterprise-ready product." Red Hat OpenShift is best suited for enterprise use. As a platform for both container orchestration - and application development, Red Hat OpenShift offers diverse ways to deliver enterprise software even faster. Included components such as monitoring, load balancing, and operator lifecycle manager free up time for operations. Red Hat OpenShift can be integrated into existing development processes and adapted to existing CI/CD specifications. Medium-sized companies as well as large corporations can benefit from this modular solution. "Together with K-Businesscom, we can accompany and support our customers in future topics such as containerization in digitalization, AI/ML solutions in cloud environments and hybrid container environments," adds Dieter Ferner-Pandolfi, Country Manager Austria at Red Hat. The advantage of Red Hat OpenShift is automated application deployment. Changes and new applications can be deployed to production faster and easier by different teams. The data center operations team no longer needs to be involved in the release process. This results in rapid customer feedback and saves time and money in software development. Customers can combine the benefits of on-premise and cloud solutions. At the same time, the data remains under the customer's control and, if necessary, secured by KBC Security Managed Services. "The cooperation with Red Hat, the technology leader in the field of supported operating systems, is characterized by a very high quality standard as well as reliability. It is important that reliable partners such as Red Hat and KBC work together in the enterprise area in order to be able to provide appropriate enterprise support. As a Red Hat Certified Cloud and Service Provider, we can also enable the complete operation of the entire solution for our customers," adds Martin Schober from K-Businesscom. K-Businesscom K-Businesscom (formerly Kapsch BusinessCom) is Austria's leading ICT solutions and services provider and digitization partner. KBC combines certified technology expertise with industry know-how as a consultant and end-to-end digital business engineer. In the DACH region, Romania and the Czech Republic, the company develops new business models with its customers on its own KBC platforms with IOT, AI and other software applications. K-Businesscom also accompanies its customers in their Cloud Transformation Journey and in the development of Smart Offices. The KBC Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks. The basis for all of this is the Kapsch Group's 130 years of innovation and KBC's many years of experience as a market leader in network solutions, collaboration, data center infrastructure, security and managed services. Combined with the technologies and services of numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE or AWS. Sales FY 21/22: approx. 460 million euros Number of employees: 1,650 Red Hat Red Hat, the Red Hat logo and OpenShift are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries.

The two ICT service providers form one of the leading companies in the DACH region with over 5,600 employees. As of today, two leading digital transformation partners are pooling their expertise in the ICT segment in the focus markets of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. CANCOM SE , headquartered in Munich , is one of the top IT systems houses in Germany. Since 1992, CANCOM has been accompanying companies, organizations and the public sector into the digital future. As a hybrid IT service provider with 4,000 employees at around 60 locations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium and Slovakia, the listed company achieved annual revenues of 1.3 billion euros in 2022. K-Businesscom AG (until 2022 Kapsch Businesscom AG) employs 1,650 people in the DACH region, Romania and the Czech Republic. Revenues in 2022/23 amounted to 520 million euros. The merger will create one of the leading IT companies in the DACH region and the companies' customers will benefit from bundled expertise in IT and digitalization solutions, related services and the operation of IT systems. The two companies have similar business focuses and are also very complementary in many areas with their service and solutions portfolios. CANCOM is positioned as a specialist for Digital Workplace, Cloud Solutions and ICT Managed Services, among other things. K-Businesscom contributes its know-how as a digital business engineer for IT and business consulting and software development, as well as its expertise in intelligent networks and IT security, including with its own KBC Cyber Defense Center. With a broad partner landscape of both companies, an international ecosystem is now created from leading global ICT players such as Microsoft, Apple, AWS, SAP, Cisco and HP, among others, with whom both companies already have long-standing partnerships paired with providers of industry solutions. The comprehensive portfolio of offerings benefits existing customers and also opens up new market potential. "We have been looking for a long time for a way to bring the CANCOM Group into a noticeably stronger market position faster than would have been possible through organic growth, especially in Austria and Switzerland. The customer structures, the service portfolio, the corporate cultures and the visions for the future represent a unique starting position for us to jointly tackle the growth potential of the DACH market. That is why we and the shareholders of K-Businesscom immediately seized the opportunity to work together," said Rüdiger Rath, CEO of CANCOM SE. Dr. Franz Semmernegg, CEO K-Businesscom added: "We see the greatest joint growth potential in our ICT service models (XaaS), also particularly in the area of cyber security. The general shortage of skilled workers coupled with constantly growing demands on IT departments and, at the same time, increasingly complex threat scenarios are leading companies and institutions to rely on the bundled expertise and services of external ICT specialists. " Both companies address focus industries such as healthcare, public and manufacturing, and develop digital industry solutions with and for their customers. The integration of K-Businesscom into CANCOM creates a leading hybrid ICT service provider with growth potential in the DACH region. K-Businesscom plans to further expand its market share in Switzerland in particular. The first steps in this direction have already been taken: last week K-Businesscom acquired 100% of the shares in the owner-managed Belsoft Infortix AG. The systems integrator, which focuses on data centers, networks and security, is headquartered in Zurich and has branch offices in Pfäffikon and Basel. It has 35 employees and generates revenues of approximately 12 million euros. "The merger with CANCOM marks a milestone in our DACH growth strategy," explains Jochen Borenich, member of the K-Businesscom Executive Board. "Together, we have the opportunity to actively shape the digital transformation as a leading provider in Europe's strongest economic region. Our technology expertise of over 5,600 employees in combination with our scalable platforms enables us to provide our customers with comprehensive support from consulting to secure operation and thus make a significant contribution to the digital competitiveness of the DACH region and Europe. " The close integration and joint path of the two companies will also be reflected in the management and supervisory board: Rüdiger Rath and Thomas Stark will join the Supervisory Board of K-Businesscom AG and Jochen Borenich will become a member of the Executive Board (CSO) of the CANCOM SE Group. Franz Semmernegg will remain CEO of KBC and will continue to lead the company with the existing, successful management team. About K-Businesscom (formerly Kapsch BusinessCom) is Austria's leading ICT solutions and services provider and digitalization partner. KBC combines certified technology expertise with industry know-how as a consultant and end-to-end digital business engineer. In the DACH region, Romania and the Czech Republic, the company develops new business models with its customers on its own KBC platforms with IOT, AI and other software applications. K-Businesscom also accompanies its customers in their Cloud Transformation Journey and in the development of Smart Offices. The KBC Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks. The basis for all of this is the 130 years of innovation of the Kapsch Group and the many years of experience of KBC as a market leader for network solutions, collaboration, data center infrastructure, security and managed services. Combined with the technologies and services of numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE and AWS. The employees of K-Businesscom are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitization expertise, KBC therefore intends to make a significant contribution in the coming years to promoting the European data economy in conjunction with corresponding sustainability. Revenue FY 22/23: 520 million euros Number of employees: 1,650 About CANCOM: As a hybrid IT service provider, CANCOM accompanies companies into the digital future. We help our customers reduce the complexity of their IT and expand their business success through the use of state-of-the-art technology. To meet the IT needs of companies, organizations, and the public sector in a holistic way, CANCOM offers custom-fit IT from A to Z from a single source. The IT solution portfolio of the CANCOM Group includes consulting, implementation, services, and the operation of IT systems. Customers benefit from CANCOM's extensive expertise and a holistic and innovative portfolio that covers all the IT requirements companies need for a successful digital transformation. As a hybrid IT integrator and service provider, we deliver a range of services and solutions that includes business solutions and managed services such as cloud computing, analytics, enterprise mobility, IT security, hosting, and as-a-service offerings. The CANCOM Group's workforce of around 4,000 employees and an efficient partner network ensure market presence and customer proximity in countries including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Belgium. The CANCOM Group is managed by Rüdiger Rath (CEO) and Thomas Stark (CFO). The company's headquarters are in Munich. CANCOM generated revenues of around €1.3 billion in 2022. The Group parent company CANCOM SE is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the SDAX and TecDAX (ISIN DE0005419105).

nermin Adzamija (50) has many years of experience and special sales expertise in the ICT industry . He started his professional career at Alcatel, and for 12 years he was responsible for the Central and Western regions as a member of the management team at NextiraOne GmbH. After professional positions at Coaching Planet, Ricoh and 6 years as Country Manager Austria and Sales Director Germany/CEE at Orange Business Austria GmbH, Nermin Adzamija most recently worked for Hello Again as VP of Sales in Upper Austria. Nermin Adzamija grew up in Vorarlberg and lives with his family in Leonding. Until 2009, he played professionally in the 1st Handball League Austria for 13 years. The office in Linz Leonding with 114 employees has been successfully serving customers such as MIBA, Oberösterreichische Gesundheitsholding GmbH, KEBA and Linz AG with ICT solutions and services for many years and develops data-driven digitalization solutions. K-Businesscom is located in the LIT of JKU Linz with a satellite office with 13 employees, where software developers and UX experts work together with customers on applications for process optimization, production automation and smart products, among others. "We are convinced that digital technologies can create value, improve living standards and contribute to climate change. With its digitization expertise, KBC wants to make a significant contribution to the promotion of the European data economy in the coming years, and I find it particularly exciting to be able to play an active role in this at the Linz location," says Nermin Adzamija. K-Businesscom K-Businesscom (formerly Kapsch BusinessCom) is Austria's leading ICT solution and service provider and digitization partner. KBC combines certified technology expertise with industry know-how as a consultant and end-to-end digital business engineer. In the DACH region, Romania and the Czech Republic, the company develops new business models with its customers on its own KBC platforms with IOT, AI and other software applications. K-Businesscom also accompanies its customers in their Cloud Transformation Journey and in the development of Smart Offices. The KBC Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks. The basis for all of this is the Kapsch Group's 130 years of innovation and KBC's many years of experience as a market leader in network solutions, collaboration, data center infrastructure, security and managed services. Combined with the technologies and services of numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE or AWS. Sales FY 21/22: approx. 460 million euros Number of employees: 1,650

Vienna, 14.10.2022 - The Medical University of Graz and the digitization specialist K-Businesscom have entered into a research cooperation. In the future, artificial intelligence will help hospitals to ensure that medication is administered without gaps. Background: Every year, thousands of people worldwide die from incorrect medication in hospitals. On the wards, there is a high risk of mix-ups when medicines are dispensed at several points. Smart Medication is designed to eliminate this safety problem. "Too many errors still occur when medications are dispensed in hospitals - this gap must be closed quickly," says Priv.-Doz. Dr. Gerald Sendlhofer, Head of Quality and Risk Management, LKH University Hospital Graz. In this situation, algorithms that cannot tire are perfectly suited to support the highly stressed staff. Four-eyes principle in drug administration "In our joint research project, funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), we are relying on the four-eye principle of man and machine for safe medication - intelligent image recognition processes are used," says Michael Baumgartner, Head of Business Consulting, Health and Social Care at K-Businesscom. Initially, a comprehensive database of the most frequently prescribed medications will be created. Later, the AI will draw on this when the medication boxes are given to patients. The technology then automatically checks whether the correct drugs are in the dispenser in the correct dosage. To do this, the information is compared with the electronic patient file. Seamlessly safeguarding the "last few meters" to the patient's bedside "Our research project focuses in particular on the 'last meters' when it comes to the path of medicines to patients," says Baumgartner. "We are investigating how digital technology can concretely improve everyday hospital life here." At the same time, the contribution of smart helpers that are already in daily use will be measured. The digital ward round trolley, for example, contains a personal "medication safe." At the start of the round, the nurse scans the barcode on the patient's wrist. Only then does the electronic patient file open, as well as the individual medication compartment - eliminating the possibility of mix-ups. For two years, the research partners want to investigate what tangible benefits such digital helpers bring. "Even during the one-and-a-half-year preparatory period, we worked together excellently," says Priv.-Doz. Dr. Sendlhofer. "We are already looking forward to the new insights into how medication in the clinic can be designed safely in the future." About K-Businesscom AG K-Businesscom (formerly Kapsch BusinessCom) is Austria's leading ICT solutions and services provider and digitization partner. KBC combines certified technology expertise with industry know-how as a consultant and end-to-end digital business engineer. In the DACH region, Romania and the Czech Republic, the company develops new business models with its customers on its own KBC platforms with IOT, AI and other software applications. K-Businesscom also accompanies its customers in their Cloud Transformation Journey and in the development of Smart Offices. The KBC Cyber Defense Center provides 24/7 protection against cyber attacks. The basis for all of this is the Kapsch Group's 130 years of innovation and KBC's many years of experience as a market leader in network solutions, collaboration, data center infrastructure, security and managed services. Combined with the technologies and services of numerous international manufacturers such as Cisco, Microsoft, HPE and AWS. K-Businesscom employees are convinced that digital technologies can create value, protect the environment and improve our standard of living. With its digitization expertise, KBC therefore intends to make a significant contribution to promoting the European data economy in conjunction with corresponding sustainability in the coming years. Turnover FY 21/22: approx. 460 million euros Number of MA: 1,650 About the Medical University of Graz The Research Unit for Safety and Sustainability in Health Care, a research unit of the University Department of Surgery, c/o Clinical Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Medical University of Graz, is the first university institution to explicitly address the topics of "Safety and Sustainability in Health Care". In close cooperation and networking with the LKH-Univ. Klinikum Graz, Stabsstelle Qualitäts- und Risikomanagement, relevant topics in the field of health care are worked on together. We conduct research in the areas of "patient safety" and "sustainable health care" and support their implementation in everyday medical practice. The aim is to deal with the development of patient safety relevant aspects, the implementation of methods, tools or devices as well as their sustainability and thus contribute significantly to patient safety and sustainable healthcare. The project is carried out at M edUniGraz in cooperation with the Clinical Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology /University Hospital of Internal Medicine as an application partner under the on-site management of Assoz. Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Julia Mader.