The project was presented as a new basis for economic activity in a peripheral region at the Digital Economic Forum (DEF) in Zurich on Wednesday, where the digital divide in the periphery has been overcome with a great leap forward, praised Martin Landolt, National Councillor for Glarus and President of the BDP. "The interaction between the various stakeholders in order to create good framework conditions for investments is obviously easier in rural areas than in urban anonymity," explained Landolt at a media roundtable and panel discussion at the DEF. Politicians do not need to regulate either regionally or nationally, but rather allow such projects and enjoy them. For Glarus, this digital infrastructure is of eminent importance, also to break through commuter flows in both directions and to create an optimal basis for doing business.Innovative, fast and secure networkHanspeter Tinner, COO of HIAG Data AG, made it clear that the company, as a technical enabler, is fundamentally interested in digitally opening up industrial sectors and providing companies with the infrastructure they need for the new world of work. Tinner explained that the interest in working with Glarner Kantonalbank as the initiator to create an innovative, fast and, above all, secure network for the entire region was correspondingly high. "At 9.6 terrabits, we provide the largest bandwidth for an independent, fast and affordable fiber optic network to which business-critical applications and data can be connected. As an empowerment for the canton, a pioneering project has been created together with the cantonal technical operations and the cantonal bank.It worksPeter Rufibach, President of the Glarus Chamber of Commerce and member of the Board of Directors of the cantonal bank, is proud that an initiative Glarner Kantonalbank made this project possible with an enormous drive. "The cantonal bank is demonstrating that it is not only possible to earn money with traditional banking business. We hope to ensure that existing companies have the best conditions, but also to attract new companies. Basically, I don't see any risks and we are strengthening the local economy," said Rufibach with conviction. "It works," explained Ralf Luchsinger, CIO of Kantonalbank and Vice President of the newly founded NüGlarus initiative. "We can now bring digitalization and business together and coordinate the project," Luchsinger is convinced. NüGlarus should help to ensure that new start-up services and co-working opportunities are realized in all larger locations via the fastest and cheapest data highway in the Alps. It also wants to support joint innovation structures and the administration in the introduction of e-government. The digital canton now offers a huge toolbox and NüGlarus has the task of communicating this potential, added Hanspeter Tinner.Digitalization and cyber securityOn Wednesday, the third Digital Economic Forum focused on the massive impact of unstoppable digitalization on society and cyber security. As an integrated discussion platform, the DEF presented a wide range of experiences and knowledge and thus significant added value and solution approaches for digital transformation in companies with practical inputs, business tracks and state-of-the-art topics such as security and data sovereignty as lead topics.for Dr. Thomas Vollmoeller, CEO of the business network XING, it was important at the networking dinner the evening before to "also have a private life and achieve a balance between meaningful work and a better working life. Digital native Philipp Riederle presented the demands of millennials on work and life, while gentleman hacker FIL from Team Red made it clear that private individuals, organizations and companies that become the target of a hacker attack have no chance of defending themselves. What is important is personal behavior and the awareness that this insecurity is permanent.The Internet of Things can no longer be stoppedCommunications pundit Sascha Lobo, author, blogger and strategy consultant, also provided a broad assessment of the impact of digitalization on society. As the DDPS officer responsible for risk analysis in all aspects of information and cyber security, Ferdinand Kobelt was aware of the massive relevance, enormous opportunities and unprecedented risks of the unstoppable Internet of Things. The event was concluded by business philosopher Anders Indset, who insisted that the philosophy of yesterday must be paired with the science and technology of tomorrow. In various business tracks, the DEF also presented successful visions, concepts and ideas for overcoming digital challenges. Oliver Stoldt, founder and CEO of the DEF, expressed his satisfaction with the sold-out event.
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The project was presented as a new basis for economic activity in a peripheral region at the Digital Economic Forum (DEF) in Zurich on Wednesday, where the digital divide in the periphery has been overcome with a great leap forward, praised Martin Landolt, National Councillor for Glarus and President of the BDP. "The interaction between the various stakeholders in order to create good framework conditions for investments is obviously easier in rural areas than in urban anonymity," explained Landolt at a media roundtable and panel discussion at the DEF. Politicians do not need to regulate either regionally or nationally, but rather allow such projects and enjoy them. For Glarus, this digital infrastructure is of eminent importance, also to break through commuter flows in both directions and to create an optimal basis for doing business.Innovative, fast and secure networkHanspeter Tinner, COO of HIAG Data AG, made it clear that the company, as a technical enabler, is fundamentally interested in digitally opening up industrial sectors and providing companies with the infrastructure they need for the new world of work. Tinner explained that the interest in working with Glarner Kantonalbank as the initiator to create an innovative, fast and, above all, secure network for the entire region was correspondingly high. "At 9.6 terrabits, we provide the largest bandwidth for an independent, fast and affordable fiber optic network to which business-critical applications and data can be connected. As an empowerment for the canton, a pioneering project has been created together with the cantonal technical operations and the cantonal bank.It worksPeter Rufibach, President of the Glarus Chamber of Commerce and member of the Board of Directors of the cantonal bank, is proud that an initiative Glarner Kantonalbank made this project possible with an enormous drive. "The cantonal bank is demonstrating that it is not only possible to earn money with traditional banking business. We hope to ensure that existing companies have the best conditions, but also to attract new companies. Basically, I don't see any risks and we are strengthening the local economy," said Rufibach with conviction. "It works," explained Ralf Luchsinger, CIO of Kantonalbank and Vice President of the newly founded NüGlarus initiative. "We can now bring digitalization and business together and coordinate the project," Luchsinger is convinced. NüGlarus should help to ensure that new start-up services and co-working opportunities are realized in all larger locations via the fastest and cheapest data highway in the Alps. It also wants to support joint innovation structures and the administration in the introduction of e-government. The digital canton now offers a huge toolbox and NüGlarus has the task of communicating this potential, added Hanspeter Tinner.Digitalization and cyber securityOn Wednesday, the third Digital Economic Forum focused on the massive impact of unstoppable digitalization on society and cyber security. As an integrated discussion platform, the DEF presented a wide range of experiences and knowledge and thus significant added value and solution approaches for digital transformation in companies with practical inputs, business tracks and state-of-the-art topics such as security and data sovereignty as lead topics.for Dr. Thomas Vollmoeller, CEO of the business network XING, it was important at the networking dinner the evening before to "also have a private life and achieve a balance between meaningful work and a better working life. Digital native Philipp Riederle presented the demands of millennials on work and life, while gentleman hacker FIL from Team Red made it clear that private individuals, organizations and companies that become the target of a hacker attack have no chance of defending themselves. What is important is personal behavior and the awareness that this insecurity is permanent.The Internet of Things can no longer be stoppedCommunications pundit Sascha Lobo, author, blogger and strategy consultant, also provided a broad assessment of the impact of digitalization on society. As the DDPS officer responsible for risk analysis in all aspects of information and cyber security, Ferdinand Kobelt was aware of the massive relevance, enormous opportunities and unprecedented risks of the unstoppable Internet of Things. The event was concluded by business philosopher Anders Indset, who insisted that the philosophy of yesterday must be paired with the science and technology of tomorrow. In various business tracks, the DEF also presented successful visions, concepts and ideas for overcoming digital challenges. Oliver Stoldt, founder and CEO of the DEF, expressed his satisfaction with the sold-out event.
